"After the first batch of equipment we purchased are in place, we will use practical actions to prove that your country's decision is correct, and your country can send observers. Our counterattack will be launched soon," said Denikin.

"It seems that we have reached the most basic agreement." Kariput was quite satisfied with Denikin's answer. At this stage, the Allies will not let Denikin enter their territory, so whether Denikin is willing to fight or not, Budonny on the opposite side will definitely take action. As long as Budonny finds that the Allies are starting to deliver a large amount of equipment to Denikin, he will definitely launch an attack. After all, if he delays, the opponent will become stronger.

"This is the first and second batch of supplies and equipment we need." Denikin sent a list to Caripot.

"Look." Kariput took a look at the supplies and list of Denikin needed, and then handed the document to Von Seckert.

"There are a lot of light guns, machine guns and horses. To be honest, I was a little surprised to see these horses. Horses are not cheap." Feng Seickt said after a rough look.

"But this is necessary. We cannot always defend passively. We must attack. The opponent has a huge advantage in military strength, and if we want to win, we must play the mobile advantage. We cannot build the same fast armored troops as your country, so we can only use cavalry." said Denikin.

"But horses are relatively short, and horses actually have very high requirements for logistics supply. The horses consume very high food and grass. Are you sure you can afford it now? This is not just a matter of funds." Von Seckert said. After all, Denikin still has 300 tons of gold. To put it bluntly, the money is enough to squander. The real question is whether he has enough veterinarians, grooms and logistics personnel to assemble a cavalry unit after these horses were given to Denikin. Although he now has 180,000 civilians, at least half of the people are nobles, capitalists, scholars and their families, and there are actually not many labor and personnel available.

"So, here we need to discuss the third issue, we need to recruit people, and recruit volunteers willing to fight for us from now Ukraine," said Denikin.

"Ukraine is an independent country after all, and we respect their sovereignty, so we cannot answer you this point. But we will hand over the horses you need to you," said Von Seckert.

"So what about the Tsarist Russian officers and soldiers captured by your country on the battlefield before? We can redeem them." Denikin made another request.

"Sorry, a considerable number of them have decided to live in Germany or Austro-Hungary. They have become workers, farmers, or operate some industries. They are already legal citizens of both countries, so you should not put forward similar conditions again." Kariput said.

"Have you become citizens of your country? They have lived under the Double Eagle for decades, but now they have become citizens of your country at once, and they have become citizens from prisoners. This is really amazing." Denikin was in a very complicated mood when he said this. On the one hand, it was dissatisfaction with the opposition from Germany. After all, returning prisoners after the war was a common law in war. But now, Germany and Austria directly seized people and cut off Denikin's largest way to replenish troops. As for the other point, he did not think that those prisoners of war were willing to serve Germany and Austria, after all, they had been Russians for decades!

Maybe some people have said that Germany and Austria do not want too many other ethnic groups in the empire? So why not return prisoners of war? How to deal with the nearly one million Russian prisoners of war captured by Germany and Austria? In fact, Germany and Austria have made arrangements for this issue before. First of all, people with ability and skills naturally need to stay, and talents are needed everywhere.

Secondly, for the Ukrainian nation and other non-Russian people, Germany and Austria handed them over to the newly established Ukraine. In this way, the newly established Ukraine would have an army that can quickly form combat effectiveness. Moreover, because it is a non-Russian nation, it can ensure that they will not be influenced by Russia.

Third, Germany has obtained a large number of colonies after all, and these colonies need to be reclaimed. Before reclaiming, people who have become accustomed to the good living environment in Europe are naturally unwilling to go there. Therefore, these prisoners of war can become laborers for reclaiming colonies. Of course, necessary treatment must be given.

In addition, the two sides will also sign relevant agreements. After completing five years of work, the German and Austrian government will give them citizen treatment and provide certain economic compensation. They can choose to live in the colony or return to Europe. If they are in the colony, if their families are willing to go, the imperial government will also give them a certain settlement fee. It can even shorten their time for working for the German government.

As for the legal reason that it makes sense to say that if you do not transfer prisoners of war, but directly serve labor service? Of course, it makes sense. After all, Russia now does not have a unified government, and the allies do not recognize any party, and this labor service is paid. It is considered a certain degree of employment agreement. No one can say anything.

As for the fundamental purpose of doing this, it is naturally for the long-term stability of Germany in key African colonies. After all, history tells Ruprecht that if in a certain area, the immigrant population cannot reach the same proportion as the local population, then the immigration will eventually fail and then lose control of the colony! And to be honest, Africa does need European immigrants to develop. Otherwise, relying on local people is too inefficient...

"Then we can recruit personnel in the newly established Ukraine, right? Even if we win in the next stage of the war, it is still unrealistic to obtain a large number of soldiers. If you block our recruitment channels, then no matter how much arms are provided, it is meaningless. Instead of doing this, we might as well use the gold in our hands as a way to buy money to pave the way for me and my subordinates to leave Russia. We will choose to go to other countries in Western Europe, or to the Americas.

People will continue to fight for a war that is destined to be unsuccessful." After Germany refused to return the prisoners, Denikin decided to show up. At this moment, he felt a little disappointed. He was a person with persistence, but he was definitely not a elm head. This negotiation itself was a matter of seeking survival in death. Survival was the first step, and then we could talk about other things. If there was no hope of victory, Denikin could only settle for the second best and seek a way out for himself and his subordinates!
Chapter completed!