ps: When I get up in the morning, a fat man is very diligent in giving everyone code words! Xiaochao is very diligent, right?! Wha......

"Our Führer, after full communication with the Japanese side, decided to ask the Soviet Union if it was willing to join the Axis powers?!" These were the first words that Ribbentrop said after meeting Kalinin, and Ribbentrop did not have any greetings or concealments, and looked directly at Kalinin.

"We need an extremely strong ally now, and this ally needs to have strong human resources, natural resources to support our war. At the same time, it can assist us in attacking and ultimately destroying the last reliance of Britain, France, and the United States. Ribbentrop looked at Kalinin and said with a smile: "Obviously, the USSR met the conditions of our allies quite well. ”

Kalinin did not immediately answer the question, and there was not a trace of expression on his face. But in fact, Kalinin's heart set off a shocking wave, and all kinds of thoughts turned a thousand times.

For a moment Kalinin suspected that this was a delaying ploy by the Germans in order to paralyze the Soviets so that the large number of troops amassed on the Polish frontier would launch a surprise attack, as they had done in Europe.

But after a while he denied himself, indeed! If the Soviet Union fought in Turkey, no one could say what the war would eventually take. Even if the best result they defeated the USSR, the losses of Germany would not be much smaller.

If the losses on the battlefield of the Soviet Union were too great, then the next war against Canada and even against the United States could not be carried out. For non-populous countries such as Germany and Japan, the most important thing is human resources.

No one, no matter how good and sophisticated a weapon is, it is useless. Because an unmanned weapon is just an ornament. According to intelligence, the Japanese have issued the eighth war mobilization order. They suffered heavy losses on the battlefield in China, which directly led to the current worrying situation in Japan.

Germany, although the losses in European countries are not too large. But if the place of operation is transferred to the Soviet Union, then their losses will definitely not be much smaller than the losses of Japan in China.

As long as hundreds of thousands of troops are lost, it will definitely be a pain in the bucket for Germany. By then, facing the struggling British Canada and the United States, which had almost no losses, Germany's chances of winning the war were low.

"Mr. Ribbentrop, this matter is clearly beyond my purview. I need to report this matter to the Supreme Council before I can give you an answer. Kalinin was silent for a long time before he shook Ribbentrop's hand and said.

Ribbentrop, on the other hand, smiled and said, "Yes, I understand that." But I would like to ask you in the Soviets to give me an answer as soon as possible, and you know that the German generals are now hoping to be able to achieve military success. The Führer was already a little unable to suppress this. The victory in Europe made the Junkers too proud. The Führer meant that he wanted to continue cooperation with the Soviet Union......"

Kalinin's face was gloomy when he heard this, he nodded and left without saying anything. He could hear Ribbentrop's threat, and if the Soviet Union did not agree to join the Axis powers, then war would be a necessary option.

The Germans, who were hoarding in Poland, undoubtedly drove straight into the war against the Soviet Union with the Japanese forces already gathering in Afghanistan.

Kalinin did not delay any time. After he returned to the theater headquarters, he immediately sent a telegram of the incident to Moscow, together with his own analysis and opinions.

Then he himself smoked his pipe in the telegraph room, quietly waiting for Moscow's response.

Kalinin's telegram also caused an uproar in Moscow. The members of the Supreme Council debated the matter fiercely, and some argued that cooperation with the Axis powers should be chosen.

Because now the superiority of the Axis powers was already obvious, and all of Europe was brought under their rule. As long as they followed, then there was no doubt that the USSR would become the winner of the war, and then it would have the right to participate in the distribution of the dividends of the war.

Opponents, on the other hand, argued that this was most likely a German delaying tactic in order to paralyze the Soviet Union and facilitate their surprise attack on the Soviets. It's not like they haven't done anything like this. Not long ago, France and Britain all suffered this loss! I have to guard against it.

At the same time, opponents also argued that the Soviet Union did not have much advantage in joining the Axis powers. The distribution of war dividends is directly proportional to how much you contribute.

Germany will undoubtedly receive the highest dividends after winning all the wars, and Japan is no exception. As expected. Japan will win their rights in Southeast Asia.

Italy has now acquired a part of North Africa, some islands in the Mediterranean, Corsica, and part of western and southern central Greece. It also wins some benefits.

And what about the USSR ?! There was no doubt that Germany would not allow the Soviet Union to occupy Canada. Otherwise, the swelling Soviet Union would become the great enemy of post-war Germany. It is even quite possible that when the war ends, the German-Soviet Union itself will immediately start fighting.

"The Germans can't really work with us. What they want is to procrastinate and paralyze us. Even if they end up throwing out the cooperation, I think it's the bait they put out. Tempting us to turn against Britain and the United States. Ultimately leaving us with nowhere to go. ”

Zinoviev, who had resumed his job, said to Stalin and others worriedly: "The Germans will certainly not give us as much as the benefits they have given us to Britain and the United States." After all, this war is now a matter of life and death for Britain and the United States, and they will spare no effort to support our development. In this sense, Germany is thinking more about using our human and natural resources. They will definitely limit the supply to us......"

"I agree with Comrade Zinoviev, and so do I." Bukharin, who is also a member of the Supreme Council, nodded and said: "The Germans have now the upper hand, and they will definitely not support us like Britain and the United States and other countries." The most important thing is: we don't know if the Germans are paralyzing us and then choosing the opportunity to start a war against us......"

Rykov, who was also a member of the committee, frowned and glanced at the crowd: "But now the situation is obvious, Germany has gained the advantage. I would like to ask comrades, do you think we will be able to win this war?! ”

As soon as Rykov's words came out, everyone stopped squeaking. In fact, everyone knew that the chances of the Soviet Union winning this war were too small. It may be able to support itself, but in the end, it is difficult to escape the defeat.

Unless the Soviet Union could support the United States to send most of its troops to the Soviet Union, then there was still a chance that the war would be won. Otherwise, the USSR would not have ended up much better than Europe.

The Germans' powerful offensive capabilities crushed the whole of Europe in the First World War. London, which had never been occupied, was now in the possession of Germany. In some ways, this has demonstrated the military power of Germany.

The top brass of the Soviet Union was very soberly aware that it was absolutely impossible for their strength to surpass that of the British and French forces. So, the odds of winning the war are almost negligible.

"Well, then, let me give me my opinion!" Seeing that everyone was silent, Stalin put down his pipe and looked at the crowd: "My idea is to continue to maintain contact with the Germans." At the same time, the news was released to the British and Americans through a number of channels......"

Trotsky listened to Stalin's words and could not help laughing. Stalin was preparing for both things, and if the negotiations with Germany were successful, the Soviet Union would join the Axis powers and choose to attack Canada.

And if the Soviet Union and Germany did not negotiate, or if Germany was planning to paralyze the Soviet Union and attack. Then these things that the Soviet Union quietly leaked and talked with Germany will arouse a high degree of tension and attention from Britain and the United States.

They will try to sabotage the negotiations, and in order to get the Soviet Union on their side, Britain and the United States will definitely increase their assistance to the Soviet Union. Otherwise, as soon as the USSR joined the Axis powers, then simply crossing the Bering Strait would put Canada in danger.

"Comrade Stalin, will this arouse the vigilance of Britain and the United States and cut off our aid?!" Rykov said with some hesitation: "These are too risky......

Trotsky, who had not spoken, shook his head with a smile at this time, and said: "Comrade Rykov, I think this probably will not be. We are too close to Canada. Just by crossing the Bering Strait, it would be possible to threaten the last British reservation. ”

"Therefore, Britain and the United States should not easily choose to turn against us. Moreover, a leak is also a leak that requires skill. We need to show a little bit of cooperation with Germany, but hopefully that more British and American aid will give us confidence to win the war......"

Rykov instantly understood what Trotsky meant. Quite simply, if the Soviet Union had secretly made contact with Germany, Britain and the United States would have been aware of it for a long time.

It is even possible that the British and American spies planted inside Germany will report the news back. Rather than this, it is better for the Soviet Union itself to secretly leak it to Britain and the United States.

On the one hand, it is to show the attitude of the Soviet Union, if Britain and the United States did not give the Soviet Union the confidence to win the war, then the Soviet Union may not necessarily choose to rely on Germany.

On the other hand, it is a reminder for Germany. Whether you really want to negotiate, or you are ready to paralyze the USSR. The Soviet side will be prepared and will not let you succeed easily.

It has to be said that Stalin is now more mature and politically wise than he was in history. The turmoil caused by the civil strife in the past made him grow a lot. This even changed his attitude to a certain extent.

"Inform Comrade Kalinin of our decision and ask him to observe in the negotiations whether the Germans are serious about negotiating with them or just delaying." After some negotiations, the Supreme Council of Soviets finally made a decision.

Trotsky, chairman of the Supreme Council, said to the minutes of the meeting: "As for how to tell the Americans ......"

"I'll do it!" Stalin smiled and said: "This is probably the place where I am most familiar with these imperialists, and I have dealt with them the most!" ”