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Joseph was reporting to Ulyanov, the request of the German side. As Ulyanov's assistant, Joseph was in charge of maintaining contact with the Germans. Until the success of the revolution of the Brucellos d'Azuros, Germany had been their biggest supporter. This also makes Joseph's status in the party very high, almost second only to Ulyanov.

"Leader, the German side has already conveyed its willingness to enter into peace talks with us. How do we respond to them? Joseph asked.

"Peace talks? What do the Germans want to do? Could it be that they want to take this opportunity to blackmail us? Ulyanov frowned. Ever since he had accepted the help of Germany, he had known that this day would come soon. It's just that he didn't expect it to come so soon. The Germans' money is not so easy to get!

"Leader, from what I know about the Germans, they probably really want to cut a piece of meat on us this time." Joseph said.

"Alas! There was no way to accept their support in the first place. If we had not accepted their support in the first place, it would have been a problem for us to survive, let alone succeed in the revolution. Ulyanov sighed.

"Leader, there is no way around it. That's all we could do for our cause. Joseph said.

Ulyanov nodded: "Since the Germans want peace talks, let's make peace with them!" However, we need to pay as little as possible. Now, Russia is about to be ruled by us. If we want to develop and become strong in the future, we must have a good foundation. ”

"Yes, Leader. However, the Germans had an absolute advantage. So, I'm afraid it's hard for us to refuse their request. Joseph said.

Ulyanov was also bitter in his heart, the German military power was too strong, and if they refused the Germans' demands, then what awaited them would be the German attack. When the time comes, they will not only lose large territories, but even fail under the German offensive. When the time comes, they will pay an even greater price. Even if the Germans were to make public the evidence of their acceptance of German support, it would be devastating for them.

"Let's talk to the Germans as much as you can. If the conditions of the Germans, not so harsh, could have been promised to them. If it's too harsh, try to say no. Ulyanov said.

"Yes, Leader." Joseph nodded.

Subsequently, Ulyanov convened a meeting of the Supreme Council of the Cloth Party, which informed everyone about the preparations for peace talks with Germany. As Ulyanov expected, many people were in favor of peace talks with Germany. But at the same time, they demand that their interests be guaranteed as much as possible.

"Guys, do we need to appoint a representative with full responsibility for negotiating with the Germans? Who do you think is the best fit? Ulyanov asked.

"Leader, wasn't Comrade Joseph always in charge of contacting the Germans? Let him represent us! Kamenev said.

"No, no! Comrade Kamenev, it is precisely because I have always been in charge of contacting the Germans that the Germans know me very well. In this case, it will be difficult to bargain with them in the negotiation. Therefore, I propose that Comrade Trotsky should be in charge of negotiating with the Germans, and that he should be our People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, who will be responsible for foreign affairs. Joseph hurriedly excused himself.

Although, negotiating on behalf of the Cloth Party and Germany, will have a lot of power. But Joseph didn't want this drudgery to happen to him. Yes, Joseph thought it was a chore to be in charge of negotiating with Germany this time. Otherwise, with his character, if it is really profitable, will he refuse?

Joseph was sure that the German side would put forward very harsh conditions in this negotiation. Moreover, the hard-line Germans would have directly forced Russia to accept their terms. In the end, the humiliating traitorous surrender treaty will definitely be signed. Whoever is in charge of negotiating with Germany will be a stain on the rest of their lives. Therefore, Joseph did not want this stain on his resume. He also wanted to become Ulyanov's successor after he retired or died!

And if he wanted to become Ulyanov's successor, Trotsky was undoubtedly his greatest opponent. So, Joseph could not wait to dig a hole for Trotsky.

"Well, do you have any other opinions?" Ulyanov asked.

The others were not stupid, and suddenly they stopped expressing their opinions.

"In that case, I think Comrade Trotsky should negotiate with the Germans on our behalf. I have only one request, and that is to preserve our interests as much as possible during the negotiations. Ulyanov said.

"Yes, Leader, I'll do my best to get the job done!" Trotsky nodded and accepted the task.

After discussions between Germany and the Brazzaville side, it was decided to negotiate in Brest. On the German side, Foreign Minister von ? Kidren? Vahit was the plenipotentiary, while the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs Trotsky was the plenipotentiary.

It was in Brest that the two sides held talks on December 12.

"Your Excellency, the German Reich and your party have always maintained very good relations. Therefore, we hope that after your party takes power in Russia, we will be able to continue to live together peacefully. However, after all, your country has already participated in this war, and it has also caused huge losses to Germany. Therefore, we hope that through peace talks, we can quell this war and end this war! "German Foreign Minister von? Kidren? Vahit smiled hypocritically.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Minister, our party is equally grateful to Germany for its support to us. We also sincerely hope that we can maintain good relations with your country. We are willing to withdraw from this war through peaceful negotiations. In the future, having taken power in Russia, we would prefer to live in peace with the German Empire forever. Trotsky said.

Anyway, in such a diplomatic occasion, it is just a few words. When the time comes for peace talks, the two sides will argue with each other and refuse to give an inch. This is undoubtedly a typical record of being a*, and it is necessary to set up a chastity archway.

However, this can at least show that the atmosphere of the peace talks this time is still relatively good. Of course, all this is on the surface.