The phone rang suddenly, interrupting Lao Jiang's conversation. Usually the calls here are outgoing, and very few calls come in. The director of the guard room hurriedly picked up the phone to answer it, looked a little flustered, and said while covering the phone with his hand: "President, it's the phone number of the Soviet Russian Embassy, and the Russian ambassador asks you to answer it in person!" Lao Jiang stepped forward to take the phone, listened very intently for a while, and then put down the phone and looked at the calendar card on the wall, which clearly showed the year, month and day, June 22, 1942.

A few people present didn't dare to breathe, waiting for Lao Jiang to speak. The Russian ambassador reported that at 6 o'clock this morning, the German army suddenly launched a large-scale attack on Soviet Russia in three directions: northern, central, and southern. At the time of the Russian ambassador's briefing, the German mechanized troops had crossed the border line and advanced in depth, and the Soviet-German war had broken out. Several people were surprised when they heard this, and they couldn't turn their eyes to observe Lao Jiang's expression. Lao Jiang looked very calm and said: "Immediately notify the Ministry of National Defense and convene a military meeting of senior generals." After Lao Jiang finished speaking, he immediately changed his clothes.

In the office of the Eighth Route Army, Ouyang Jian and Enlai were having a drink, and received an order from the Ministry of National Defense Ouyang Jian said: "Brother Enlai, what should come is still here, our prediction of the outbreak of war between the Soviet Union and Germany has come true." The Ministry of Defense urgently notified a meeting, and it is certain that the German army has launched a large-scale attack on Soviet Russia! "Your judgment is very accurate, feedback the situation in time, and I will report to Jiangxi!"

Ouyang Jian hurried to the Ministry of National Defense, the atmosphere in the combat command center was solemn, and the generals had already gathered. At present, the domestic war situation is stable, and the commanders of all major theaters have gathered in Chongqing and are intensively reorganizing their troops in accordance with Lao Chiang's deployment.

Here are a few words to explain that Yan Xishan, the former commander of the 2nd Theater, was dismissed from his post as commander of the 2nd Theater because of his secret collusion with the Japanese. The commander of the 2nd Theater was represented by Fu Zuoyi, and Yan Xishan has been taken to Chongqing to be imprisoned. Yan Xishan's fall was entirely caused by Ouyang Jian, and the evidence collected was submitted by him to the Military Commission, which ended Yan Xishan's career in the political and military arena. In fact, Yan Xishan's sins were not ruined, but Ouyang Jian's deliberate exaggeration played a role. The move of Yan Xishan is for the sake of the political pattern of the northwest in the future.

Ouyang Jian walked into the operational command hall of the Ministry of National Defense, and nodded to the generals. The commanders of the major theaters present here are basically fans of Ouyang Jian. On the walls of the hall are large military maps, which prominently mark the direction of the German attack. The generals were seated in order according to their ranks, Ouyang Jian entered and found that there were no seats on both sides, and Lao Jiang motioned to come to the front, which showed Lao Jiang's weight on Ouyang Jian.

After Ouyang Jian sat down, it meant that all the personnel had arrived. Lao Jiang stood up and said with a serious expression: "Everyone, at 6 o'clock in the morning today, the Soviet-German war broke out. The German army launched a large-scale attack on Soviet Russia in three directions, using thousands of aircraft, thousands of tanks, and millions of troops. ”

"According to what we know, the Soviet border guards are vulnerable, and at present the German troops have crossed the border in all three directions: northern, central and southern. The situation is not optimistic, and the outbreak of war between the Soviet Union and Germany is not good news for us. If the German army captures Soviet Russia, Japan and Germany join forces, which will pose a fatal threat to the war of resistance in China's northwest and even China. We have to be prepared. If the Germans occupied Soviet Russia, would they abandon the Great Northwest? In addition, I would like to ask you to express your views on whether the German army can achieve its strategic goals. ”

The generals were stunned by this shocking news, and they did not have any mental preparation, and they did not know what to say for a while. No one would dare to act recklessly in such strategic considerations, especially at high-level meetings of the Ministry of Defense. I don't know if it was a conditioned reflex or subconscious, everyone's eyes couldn't help but focus on Ouyang Jian.

"General Ouyang, you are the only one who has to be strategic, so let's talk about it!" can't be cold, Lao Jiang cast a trusting gaze. Ouyang Jian stood up and looked around at the generals and said: "Actually, it is not unexpected that the war broke out between the Soviet Union and Germany, since this is the case, I will be ugly." ”

"Let me start by telling you why Germany attacked Soviet Russia・・・・・・ For the reasons stated above, the Germans had to take the risk of opening up the Eastern Front if they wanted to achieve their strategic goals. Germany has a total strength of about 6 million troops, about 182 army combat divisions, about 21 armored divisions, and two armored divisions in North Africa, which means that in the early stage of the war, the German army will use 19 armored divisions to participate in the war to the maximum. The German SS 150,000 people, the Navy was negligible. ”

"The German offensive relied on a rapid assault by powerful armored forces, and the Luftwaffe also had an absolute advantage. According to what we know, the Luftwaffe has 1.2 million troops and more than 5,000 combat aircraft of various types. But I would like to draw your attention to the fact that as the war expands, the number of German armored forces and warplanes will continue to increase. In the face of the armed forces and vast territory of Soviet Russia, the German army must use at least more than 5 million troops if it wants to quickly occupy Soviet Russia. ”

"Let me tell you about the situation in Soviet Russia・・・・・・ According to the comparison between the two sides, it is not difficult to see that the German army has an absolute advantage. But I would like to draw your attention to the fact that Russia is a fighting nation, its willpower and tenacity are immeasurable, and soon Soviet Russia will enter the Total Patriotic War. In addition, the vast territory of Soviet Russia will also produce variables, which are similar to the Japanese army's war of aggression against China. My conclusion is that the German attack on Soviet Russia will be defeated! ”

"General Ouyang, on what basis do you conclude that the German army will be defeated?" Minister of Military Affairs He Yingqin disagreed. "The judgment of the defeat of the German army is based on a comprehensive analysis: first, Soviet Russia has a complete industrial system, especially under the mobilization of the whole people, all the people will serve the war. I judge that if the German army fails to achieve its strategic objectives in the summer and autumn, the severe winter will greatly restrict the combat efficiency of the German army! ”

Second, Soviet Russia has a sound military industrial system, which can not only produce all kinds of light and heavy weapons, but also tanks, warplanes, and powerful war machines. The German army's lightning tactics were proven in the European theater, but they were not necessarily feasible against Soviet Russia. China's War of Resistance in exchange for space for time has been fully verified, and as long as Soviet Russia resists to the end, its vast territorial depth will also play a role. If Germany does not end the war in the short term, it will inevitably fall into a quagmire. ”

"Third, this is the most important thing, the United States and Britain will definitely give their full support to Soviet Russia in the war. It is impossible for the United States and Britain to sit idly by and watch Germany conquer Soviet Russia, and this is not in the interests of the United States and Britain. Moreover, the German army invested all its strength to attack Soviet Russia, and the pressure on the United States and Britain was sharply reduced, and even if the German army defeated the Soviet army, it would consume its strength, which was also in the interests of the United States and Britain. In the next step, an anti-fascist alliance headed by the United States and Britain will be formed. If you lose the strength of the other, the German army will definitely be defeated! ”

"General Ouyang's analysis is very good and convincing, but the war has just begun, and anything will happen, if the Russian government announces its surrender!" A Defense Department official questioned. "The war has just begun, and anything is possible. But we must have a sober prejudgment. What you said may happen, but we judge that it is the most important consideration, otherwise there would be no point in our discussion. This is like China's anti-Japanese battlefield, how many people pessimistically believed that we could not resist for three months at all, but facts speak louder than words, we not only smashed the Japanese army's ambition to occupy China for three months, but also let the Japanese army fall into the Chinese battlefield and cannot extricate itself. ”

"Compared with the Chinese battlefield, we should believe that the Soviet Russian government is a sound and strong group, and we have no reason to doubt their determination to resist." Bai Chongxi said: "I completely agree with General Ouyang's judgment, as long as the Russian government itself does not have problems, the German army will undoubtedly be defeated." "General Ouyang's analysis is completely based on seeking truth from facts, and I think it can be used as a reference!" Wei Lihuang expressed his support, and many heavyweight generals agreed. Lao Jiang said: "General Ouyang, how do you think our Great Northwest Strategy should be adjusted?" ”

"President, there is no need to adjust. Our core focus remains on the southward movement of the Japanese army, which is a top priority. Taking a step back, even if the German army captures Soviet Russia, it is not capable of launching an offensive to the northwest, and the German army's strategy is to open up the strategic channel of Asia, Africa and Europe, encircle Britain in the opposite direction, and attack China is not in line with the overall strategy of the German army. I repeat here that, regardless of the outcome, the Germans will never be interested in the barren Great Northwest. ”

Lao Jiang stood up and said: "General Ouyang's judgment is based on a full understanding of the Soviet Union and Germany, and the conclusions he has drawn are credible. In other words, the German attack on Soviet Russia hastened the formation of the world anti-fascist coalition. It is imperative that we get U.S. military assistance as a top priority. General Ouyang's analysis suddenly opened our hearts. In the next step, the Ministry of National Defense should come up with a feasibility report as soon as possible, especially a feasibility report on the strategy of the Japanese army moving south. ”

Under the final word of Lao Chiang, the military conference basically reached a consensus. However, 10 days later, the Soviet army suffered a series of defeats, and when the German armored forces advanced 400 kilometers into the territory of Soviet Russia, it immediately caused ripples, and many generals doubted Ouyang Jian's statement, especially the generals headed by He Yingqin, Minister of Military Affairs, who believed that Soviet Russia would surrender if it could not survive the winter, and for a while the remarks of Soviet Russia's defeat were very loud.

That night, Lao Jiang invited Ouyang Jian and his wife to be guests, in fact, Lao Jiang wanted to explore the truth and reality. During the banquet, Lao Jiang asked: "General Ouyang, the German offensive is like a tide, and it has penetrated hundreds of kilometers into the Russian border. Stagrad, the capital Moscow, may be in danger! ”

"Headmaster, I know what you're trying to say! Let me first analyze why the German army is invincible・・・・・・ According to the analysis of the situation described above, it is normal for the Soviet and Russian armies to retreat one after another, and the situation will soon change with the elongation of the German front. Wasn't it the same on the Chinese battlefield at the beginning, now is a critical moment, and we cannot waver. At this time, Ouyang Jian could not say anything about the Japanese Navy's intentions, if the Japanese army did not attack Pearl Harbor, it would be impossible for the United States to be fully involved in the war, and how important the chess piece of the United States is, Ouyang Jianmen Qing, because he is related to the overall situation of the Chinese battlefield and even the ・・・・・・.

"I believe in you, so that you can rest for a while and avoid suspicion!" Ouyang Jian knew that Lao Jiang was a little wavering. Due to the rapid advance of the German army, Ouyang Jian's strategic judgment was criticized, and he was missing from the military meeting of the Ministry of Defense. It's okay, without being entangled in official business, Ouyang Jian can easily have a pastime. The chairman understood the situation and immediately sent him a telegram. There are only 6 words on the telegram: facts speak louder than words! Ouyang Jian sighed secretly after reading the telegram: What is a great man, not everyone can do a great man.