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In the eastern part of the Navia Peninsula, a member of the most powerful country in Northern Europe has never said anything about it.

The first kingdom of the Nordic countries, Sweden, which is also a founding member of the League of Nations, dominates the traditional northern power of Northern Europe.

Sweden is strategically located with Finland to the northeast, Norway to the west and northwest, the Baltic Sea and the Kattegat Strait to the east, the North Sea to the southwest, and Denmark across the sea. It can be said that if the Swedish government is willing to do so, it will be easy to intervene in any part of the regional instability in Northern Europe.

Although Sweden has adhered to its neutrality in recent years, coupled with the country's sparse population density, it seems to be a little weak and cowardly. However, this does not mean that the former Navia overlord is gone!

Since the 60s of the 16th century, Sweden took the lead in establishing an army with strong combat effectiveness through military reform in the Nordic region, and with its increasingly powerful economic and military strength, it began a foreign war that lasted for more than a century and a half to establish hegemony in the Baltic Sea region!

Since its intervention in the Thirty Years' War in 1630, which has caused turmoil throughout Europe, the Nordic power has been at its peak.

Sweden defeated Denmark to become the number one power on the Navia Peninsula. Then he leaped into the European continent and established a power across both sides of the Baltic Sea, becoming an important country in Europe at that time. At that time, there was only one powerhouse in the whole of Northern Europe, and that was Sweden!

It was not until 1699-1721 that Sweden fell from its dominance over the Baltic Sea after its defeat in the Great Northern War with the Triple Alliance of Poland, Denmark, and Russia.

However, with Sweden's population base, the courage to challenge the huge Russia is in itself a proof of its strength.

In addition, although Sweden is not highly densely populated, it is not small in size. Its territory is vast, with a width of 45,000 square kilometers, which is almost the same size as a large European country like France, and even more than the area of Mussolini's Kingdom of Italy, which can be called the fifth largest country in Europe!

Coupled with the cooperation with Germany in recent years, Sweden has a large amount of foreign exchange, and has built a considerable air force with it. And its navy has always been the strongest in the Navian country. In addition, Sweden's relatively developed military industry also provides a considerable degree of support for its own army, so that it has the capital to fight any enemy.

Therefore, while the Norwegian government was anxious about the unreasonable demands of the British army to "borrow", the generals in the Swedish conference room were calm and calm.

"The Germans want us to do our duty as neutrals and continue to sell goods fairly to them. The British hoped that we would do our duty as founding members of the League of Nations and give their troops a chance to pass for the sake of Finland's peace. Wouldn't it seem less neutral that we agreed to the Germans' offer but rejected the British's demands? ”

The person who spoke was the commander-in-chief of the Swedish Army, Colonel-General Grandwal. After all, with 15 times the strength of the Norwegian Army under his hands, the Swedish army general has to be tougher, and he is still in the mood to make such a little joke when he talks.

"It can't be said that the Germans just want to do business, and that's easy to do. But the demands of the British are for us to let go of our national defense and allow foreign troops to set foot on our soil, which is not easy to do. Moreover, I personally tend to deal with an emerging power like Germany rather than a superpower like the United Kingdom, which has always been domineering. Even if it is a borrowing, I think it is safer to agree to the German borrowing than to agree to the British borrowing. The king's staff continued Grandval's words.

In this analysis, it is not to say that Germany is more trustworthy than Britain. Rather, it is because Germany is a close neighbor and Britain is not a distant relative.

Germany was in a hurry, and only one landing of German troops was needed to get ashore. Britain is in a hurry, and if it wants to clean up us, Sweden has to take Norway first.

As for taking Norway, of course, with the strength of the British Empire, there is no problem. However, although Norway is weak, the coastal defense force is still quite good. By the time the British really fought against Norway, it would be painful to finish the fight.

At this time, if a battered expeditionary force could defeat the 150,000 elite Swedish troops fighting on its own soil, even the British Empire could not guarantee a good chance of victory.

"Not bad." The king nodded, and praised the rather clever staff, "What you just said is very much in line with my thoughts. The consequence of offending Britain is only a few dispensable orders, and offending Germany is not only a business problem, but also a national security problem! ”

It is clear that His Majesty the King had long thought about the consequences and, having weighed up, chose the option in favor of Germany.

"So, how do we explain to the British? They and France are permanent members of the League of Nations, and we in the League of Nations are obliged to submit to the arrangements decided by consensus of the permanent members of the League of Nations. The foreign minister hurriedly jumped out to ask for an explanation for his future work.

He has to deal with the world, and if he is so blatantly rejecting Britain and Germany, how will he carry out his work in the future!

"It's easy to do!" Admiral Grandval waved his hand and proudly came up with an idea for the Foreign Minister: "Isn't the reason of the British to support Finland?" They demanded that Norway and Sweden 'lend' the British through the entire territory, nominally to send the expeditionary force to Finland to fight the Soviet Union. ”

Asked by Grandval, the foreign minister nodded a little confused: "Yes, I know all this." That's why it's not easy. ”

Sighing, the foreign minister hurriedly took the opportunity to complain to the Swedish high-level present: "We, Sweden, are the founding members of the League of Nations, and Britain is a permanent member of the League of Nations. Now, in the name of aiding Finland, they stand on the moral high ground and demand that we do our duty for the capitalist world, and that they allow the British to cross our soil and fight alongside the Finnish army. Although this is detrimental to our national rights and interests, there is a lofty reason, so it is difficult to refuse. ”

At the bottom of the line, the foreign minister made a heavy piece of bad news: "At least, within the League of Nations, the vast majority of the member states consider the British demand to be extenuating and agree with the proposal to open our borders to Norway." ”

"Humph! Those self-serving foreign politicians, of course, will not care how much we have to give, they are only interested in what their country gets! The king snorted coldly and cursed indignantly.

"Your Majesty, after listening to it, I think my plan should be able to solve the current problem." Grandval got up with a smile and turned to the direction of the king, and immediately reported: "I suggest that the army form a downsizing division to make a show and go to the Finnish battlefield to participate in the war for the British army to aid Finland." In this way, we have fulfilled our obligations as members of the League of Nations. ”

As soon as Grandval's suggestion was finished, it immediately caused an uproar.

Everyone understands that his advice is to the point. If the League of Nations wants to "open the border to the British army as a loan" as an obligation, then directly sending troops to aid Finland is of course a more direct obligation.

After all, the moral high ground given by the British is that they sent troops. If Sweden can also send troops, what reason do they have to condemn Sweden for evading its obligations as a member of the League of Nations!

"But......." the king's staff looked at the king worriedly.

"Don't do it, I'll tell you for you!" Seeing that the aides were about to speak, the foreign minister simply interjected and said: "In this way, we will offend the behemoth of the Soviet Union again." If the USSR wins Finland in the end, of course, they will definitely win, there is no doubt about this, then when the Finnish army is defeated, it will be the moment when we border the USSR. ”

Shaking his head regretfully, the Foreign Minister sighed: "General, do you think that by that time, the Soviet Union will let go of Sweden, which is against them?" I don't think anyone will believe it. ”

With Finland's national strength and military strength, compared with the huge war strength of the Soviet Union, as long as the brain is not bad, normal people can guess the result. Yes, miracles often happen in the military world, and sometimes a gamble can win a hearty victory. But as far as Finland is concerned, it doesn't even have the capital to create miracles!

Grandwal gritted his teeth and insisted: "If it really doesn't work, let our people call the Volunteer Army and withdraw from the Swedish army." Anyway, it's for the League of Nations, so there's no need to be so formal. Otherwise, this can't do that, can't we, don't we do anything?! "Mobile phone users, please browse m. to read, a better reading experience.