Lilwin has been really overwhelmed recently. The mess in Iran really involves too much energy. She finally stabilized the Iranian form before she could take a breath, she got Matthew Drum's report and learned that a considerable portion of the batch of gold that Germany plundered from Eastern Europe had entered the pockets of the Soviet Union.

She was not surprised by this news. If Britain had encountered the same good thing, she would not be polite. Since gold had been eaten by the Soviet Union, it would be very difficult to come back. What explanation would the Japanese have for the gold that Tsarist Russia used to buy arms?

And compared to the gold issue, she was more interested in other valuables loaded on the army reported by Matthew Drum.

"You mean, there are other valuable resources on the train?" Li Erwen asked with interest.

"Yes, ma'am. We have witnessed the Germans transporting a batch of unknown substances in lead boxes to the train. And according to our observation, the security level of the carriages for shipped lead boxes is higher than that of the gold carriage."

"Oh?" Li Erwin became more and more interested, and she asked, "Did you figure out what's in it?"

Matthew Drum lowered his head in shame and whispered: "Sorry, we couldn't get to the car. The Russians were supervised very closely, and we only knew that the army was taken over by kgb in the end."

Learwin touched his cheek and murmured, "kgb? Interesting!"

After sending Matthew Drum away, Learwin fell into deep thought. She became more interested in the mysterious carriage and could not say that she could arrange her power to conduct detailed reconnaissance. A few weeks later, she went to meet Churchill with the conclusion.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I have to inform you of bad news." Learwin said very seriously.

Churchill cut off the cigar. He knew that when Learvin showed this expression, the general problem would be very serious, even difficult. What he was a little confused was that he hadn't heard of any tricky bad news recently? At least it wasn't on the political level.

Learwin presented the results of his investigation to Churchill and introduced: "Based on my investigation, the Nazis have enriched a batch of uranium ore using heavy industry in the Czech Republic in the past year."

Churchill certainly knew what uranium ore was. In order to combat the Nazi nuclear industry, the Allies tried every means to bomb and destroy it, but they didn't want the Nazis to master the power that could destroy the world. He frowned and asked, "How many uranium ore are there?"

It is obvious that Churchill did not realize the seriousness of the problem. He thought that this batch of ores was still in the hands of the Nazis, and the answer given by Lierwin would surprise him: "Prime Minister, I regret to tell you that this batch of ores is no longer just ores. The Nazis have initially purified it. According to information, this is a batch of uranium dioxide, with a concentration of about 50%, and a quantity of at least one ton!"

Churchill took a breath of cold air. He knew what a ton of uranium dioxide with a concentration of 50% meant. He immediately couldn't wait to summon the air force to find a way to destroy the uranium dioxide. However, before he could pick up the phone, Lierwen gave him a heavy blow: "Based on the information we have, this batch of uranium dioxide has fallen into Russia's hands!"

"What!" Churchill slapped the table and stood up. The result was worse than the worst situation he could have imagined. This batch of uranium dioxide fell into the hands of the Germans and was better than the Soviet Union! In the hands of the Germans, the Allies could at least destroy it openly, and when it fell into the hands of the Soviet Union, they really could only watch it.

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!"

Churchill said three times in a row, which showed how bad he was at this time. He walked around the office, muttering something constantly, and smashed the cigar in just a while.

"Tell me, what advice do you have?"

Churchill sat back in his seat. At this time, he had calmed down. He felt that Li Erwen came to see him not just to inform him of this bad news. With his understanding of the female spy, she must have some ideas to prepare for implementation, and this idea is very important and needs to be approved by him, the Prime Minister.

"The most urgent task is to find out where this batch of uranium dioxide is. Maybe by tracing its whereabouts, we can also find out the true situation of the Soviet nuclear industry."

Churchill nodded, but what he didn't understand was that if it were just a requirement of this level, there was no need for Learvin to explain it to him solemnly. This was originally the responsibility of MI6, and someone could let it go.

Learwin also saw Churchill's doubts and quickly explained: "But it's too difficult to do all of this with our current abilities. We need the cooperation of Americans."

Churchill nodded and immediately said: "I will contact President Roosevelt immediately on this matter, and I believe he will be interested in it."

Americans were not just interested. At this time, the United States' Manhattan plan had entered its final moment of breakthrough. According to Americans' expectations, atomic bombs could be created in the first half of 1945. So Americans were very proud in this regard, so at first glance, they heard that the Soviet Union had obtained a large number of high-concentration uranium dioxide, and the Americans could not sit still.

Soon the two companies were in a bad mood and hit it off. The US Strategic Services Agency (OSS, the predecessor of CIA) and the British and **Quest Department jointly began infiltration and reconnaissance of the Soviet Union. Don’t say that after the two companies joined forces, the efficiency was much higher, and many clues were soon discovered.

According to the reconnaissance of these two companies, it is believed that the Soviet nuclear industry was not just the initial stage they thought, but has made great progress. For example, in his report to Churchill, Lilwin said: "The Soviet Union has at least initially established a comprehensive nuclear industrial system, and it has begun to take shape from collecting ore to concentrating. We believe that the Soviets already have a very good understanding of the theory of the atomic bomb, and it is likely that the final preparations are underway."

This report made Churchill feel very heavy. It is obvious that the Soviet Union had reached the forefront of Britain in the atomic bomb project. The so-called final preparation work is likely to be preparing for live-fire testing, just like the United States.

Churchill attached great importance to this report, but he thought it was too broad and there were too many speculations. It would be difficult for the upper and lower houses to increase their investment in the nuclear industry. After all, the current fiscal situation in Britain is not optimistic. This war alone can kill the British Empire. Add a nuclear industry gold-swalking beast. The British Empire will not only take off its pants, but at least it will block the gentleman's three-piece suit!

"I need more specific results to strengthen the reconnaissance!"

In fact, without Churchill's instructions, Learvin was also preparing to strengthen further reconnaissance. However, she and the Americans had different opinions on how to conduct reconnaissance. According to Learvin's intention, he still sent people to the Soviet Union for field investigation. Although this method is highly risky, the reconnaissance is more targeted and more careful, and can draw more accurate conclusions.

However, Americans do not like this high-risk solution. In the eyes of the Americans, once intelligence officers are caught by the Soviet Union, the consequences will be very bad and will greatly affect their relations with the Soviet Union. Although they are indeed interested in the Soviet nuclear facilities, they are not prepared to break up with the Soviet Union. After all, the Americans have made good progress in the atomic bombs and are very confident that they can obtain such devastating weapons in front of the Soviet Union, so there is no need to take too much risk. Therefore, Americans prefer air reconnaissance, and even the Americans have thought of a good idea.

Because of the differences in specific reconnaissance methods, Britain and the United States naturally parted ways. Learwin sent her best spy and used all the power that could be used in the Soviet Union to cover the operation. The Americans took off a b29 from Greenland and targeted New Di Island.

According to clues learned by the Americans, the Soviet Union seemed to be building a large base on New Territory Island. Although I don’t know what this base is for, building a base in the extreme circle was originally a suspicious thing, so the Americans targeted it there as soon as they came up.

The Americans' plan was like this. After the b29 took off from Greenland, it first avoided the Soviet Union's northern air defense radar group in an ultra-low altitude attitude, flew over the Xindi Island and then started to reconnaise. If it was discovered by the Soviet Union, it would use Trek as an excuse to cover it up.

This move is really good, because there are indeed a large number of US Air Force fighter jets on the northern route, mainly used to search German submarines. As a bomber, the b29 can be used to search for submarines, and then it will be used to cover up the lost course of mines!

The Americans made very good plans, but what they didn't expect was that the Soviet Union's northern air defense network was much stronger than they thought, especially near Xindi Island, where the level of prevention and control was not a joke at all.

The B29 was soon discovered, and at least four Pi-2 long-range fighters surrounded them. The Americans tried to make excuses for their mistakes, but the pilots of the Red Army did not take this trick at all and did not listen to the explanations of the American pilots. Instead, they ordered them to fly to Murmansk immediately for inspection, otherwise they would be shot down.

At this time, the Americans were a little panicked. They tried to use the radio to contact the command center in Greenland. However, when the Soviet pilot discovered that the b29 was sending a report, he immediately opened a fire warning, asking the US aircraft to turn off the radio immediately, otherwise it would open the fire.

The Americans were stunned and never expected that the Russians would not play according to the rules. They were obviously not in Soviet airspace, so why are you so domineering?

Anyway, the Americans were ready to refuse flatly. At that time, the pilot Max was about to pedal the rudder and accelerate the escape, and ordered the radio to contact the base immediately to inform them of the troubles they encountered. In Max's view, the United States and the Soviet Union are still in alliance after all, and the Soviets are carrying US aid in a lot, so they shouldn't be so crazy, right?

Anyway, the Americans were lucky and thought that the Russians would not dare to do anything to them. But the Soviet pilot's next actions shocked them and they were sweating! Just as Max was about to turn away, Pilot-2, who had been following him, made moves. The pilot Ivan pulled the trigger without hesitation and shot a scalpel-level point into an engine on the right wing of the b29.

"This is the last warning! Otherwise we will take the last action!" Ivan issued a warning for the last time via radio.

The engine of the b29 started to smoke instantly, and the flames jumped up. The Americans in the cabin were so scared that their faces were pale, and their machine gunners were about to fire and fight back. Fortunately, at this time, Captain Max quickly shouted: "Keep restraint, man! Don't do anything randomly! There are many people, and we are definitely not opponents. Tell them that we will do what they ask!"

Co-pilot McGray hesitated and asked, "What's our mission?"

Max cursed: "Don't worry about that damn mission, now we can only do as they want. I must be responsible for the lives of the guys! Destroy the camera equipment, hurry!"

Under the escort of four Pi-2s, a b29 with black smoke "compulsory landing" at Murmansk Airport. The incident was reported to ******* almost immediately, and later the US ambassador also went to question and interrogate why the Soviet Red Army seized American bombers that were carrying out anti-submarine patrol missions.

A diplomatic secret war begins here. Let's first look at the Soviet reaction. When the incident first occurred, ******* only knew that the Air Force intercepted a new US bomber trying to fly away from New Territory.

******* is well aware of what the new American bomber wants to do. As the most important nuclear test site of the Soviet Union, Nobita hides the Soviet Union's nuclear secrets. It is normal for Americans to be interested in it.

Anyway, ******* does not believe in the so-called anti-submarine patrol explanation of the Americans. Which kind of submarine is the b29? This kind of ultra-long-range bomber should be better at aerial reconnaissance and photography. There is no doubt that the Americans just want to see what happened to the New Di island.

"I think ******* should focus on the moment, not New Di Island or American bombers. We should figure out how much the Americans know, is our nuclear secret already leaked?"

Sverdlov explained his point of view again, and on the other side looked at Li Xiaofeng calmly. Everyone knew what his look meant. It was just accusing kgb of being unfavorable to the protection of the Soviet nuclear secrets and trying to hold a certain immortal accountable in disguise.

Li Xiaofeng was very calm about this. He had known that he had refuted Sverdlov's face before and that he would not come to Taiwan on the Far East issue, which would definitely lead to his revenge. The only thing he did not expect was that Sverdlov actually took revenge under this guise. This was nothing more than ridiculous.

Is kgb not thoughtfully protecting the Soviet nuclear secrets? If the Americans really discovered it, why did they have the idea of ​​going to Xindi Island? Yes, Xindi Island is a nuclear test site. The problem is that the latest nuclear test of the Soviet Union was a few months ago. What is there to see in Xindi Island at this time? What's more, the Americans were intercepted by the Red Army before they fully arrived at Xindi Island, which fully demonstrates that kgb's work is effective.

Anyway, both Li Xiaofeng and other onlookers knew that Sverdlov's entry point were a bit outrageous. To put it bluntly, it was deliberately looking for trouble. However, this kind of nonsense generally does not cause too much political harm. In fact, the same is true, because even Derrensky helped someone say good things, what do you think Sverdlov can do?

After Sverdlov sat down, Li Xiaofeng said: "I don't agree with Comrade Sverdlov. I think the most critical issue at the moment is not New Di Island, nor our nuclear secret, but how to deal with this matter. At this sensitive moment, this incident will greatly affect the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union."

"What is your opinion?" Trotsky asked.

Li Xiaofeng replied: "I don't think we can offend the United States too much, but we can't make them feel that we are weak and can be bullied. I advocate favorable, polite and honest dealing with them!"

Sverdlov immediately expressed his objection: "The current situation is that Americans are bullying, not us to ask their troubles, but to them to ask our troubles. In this case, we must actively defeat the American conspiracy, rather than pretending to be a young wife!"

Obviously, Sverdlov meant a tough response and let the United States see its strength. Why did he advocate toughness? It was mainly his judgment of the future situation. I said before that Sir had always advocated that the center of the future revolution of the Soviet Union was in Europe. In order to open up the situation in Europe, he believed that it was necessary to effectively deter the United States from interfering in European affairs, and that it was necessary to show enough toughness, so that the Americans knew that the Soviet Union was not afraid of them. To be honest, if the atomic bomb was not temporarily unable to be put into actual combat, Sverdlov wanted to quickly plant mushrooms in Germany. He believed that once the Americans knew that the Soviet Union had an atomic bomb, he would probably be very afraid. At that time, what the Soviet Union said in Europe was nothing.

For example, this B29 incident, Sverdlov felt a pity. If Americans were asked to go to New Di Island, they would have a look at the power of the nuclear explosion. What a great opportunity!

Unfortunately, the Americans are not good, but Sverdlov believes that there is no other way to let the Americans know that the Soviet Union has an atomic bomb. For example, if you show toughness or express extraordinary toughness, the Americans will probably have to carefully savor the taste of it and consider why the Soviet Union is so tough.

As for the reason, it is natural that nuclear weapons are spread!

You can't say that Sverdlov's idea is very consistent with the thoughts of most current members of the *******. Most members of the ******* think that nuclear weapons should be taken out and shine. Only by letting imperialism know that the Soviet Union has such weapons can it effectively form a deterrent!

Of course, the starting point of most members of the ********* are still qualitatively different from Sverdlov. Sverdlov is preparing for an aggressive attack, while the ******, including Trotsky, who agrees with the tough response, wants to resist Britain and the United States' ambitions, that is, defense through effective deterrence.

But no matter which starting point it is, I always want to be tough, so naturally there is no market for Li Xiaofeng's opinions. This is what Li Xiaofeng is most worried about.

He was afraid that the atomic bomb would make ********** dizzy. He did lead the United States in nuclear weapons projects and took the lead in creating an atomic bomb. However, it must be admitted that this leadership is very small. The United States' economic, industrial and technological capabilities are stronger than the Soviet Union. Once the United States knows that the Soviet Union is in a leading position, it will definitely increase its investment and pursue it relentlessly.

Once the American industrial machinery is allowed to operate with all its strength in some aspects, the energy that bursts out will be amazing. Did the Soviet Union gain advantage in the competition in the Cold War in history? The answer is no.

Li Xiaofeng felt that he should take advantage of the time when Americans feel good about themselves and try to keep a little distance, instead of stimulating Americans to explode after only a little success, that is purely a search for abuse.

Now ******* has a tendency to find abuse. Once the United States knew that the Soviet Union had created an atomic bomb in 1944, what would happen next? In order to level the disadvantage, the United States would increase its investment exponentially. If the Soviet Union wants to maintain its advantages, it can only increase its investment. The problem is that since 1944, the Soviet Union has too many things to do, and there are too many places to spend money. Isn’t it a pity to throw them all into nuclear projects?

******* expressed understanding of Li Xiaofeng's statement, but he believed that this judgment was too subjective and pessimistic. ********** did not think that Americans would be so crazy, nor did he think that their advantages would be quickly flattened. So he still thought it would be better to be tougher!

Li Xiaofeng has no choice but to do this. This is not good for collective leaders. Sometimes, even though you know that there is a pit ahead, you still loudly remind others to be careful, but these people not only do not thank you for your kindness, but also mock you and tell me what this is called.

Of course, Li Xiaofeng's warning is not completely useless. At least Trotsky agreed not to directly expose the fact that the Soviet Union had an atomic bomb for the time being, and to deal with the United States in ambiguous manner, but must remain tough and the United States must see the Soviet Union's determination.

So the Soviet Union's next reply to the US ambassador to the Soviet Union was: "The Soviet Air Force forced a landing in the US bomber that broke into Soviet airspace in accordance with the law. This is a just move to defend Soviet sovereignty. The Soviet government does not accept protests from the US government!"

The ball was kicked to the Americans, and the Americans were actually confused. To put it bluntly, their behavior was illegal. Moreover, they did not expect that the Soviets were so fierce that they were caught by their bombers and forced to land in Murmansk directly. This was equivalent to being arrested.

Whether it is to protect one's face or cover up mistakes, Americans cannot admit the Soviet accusations. Anyway, they insist that their b29 did not enter Soviet airspace, and b29 is only carrying out the most "normal" anti-submarine patrol mission... (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!