The war against the Soviets. In that respect I am a sinner of the Soviets・・・・・・"

"Joseph, you've gone a little too far." Kalinin shook his head and said to Stalin: "It is true that you have made some mistakes, but your achievements are also extremely high. ”

"The five-year plan you have set has indeed achieved before there was no war. To be able to accomplish this under the blockade of European and American imperialism, I believe that Trotsky would not have been able to do it. ”

"But I also made irreparable mistakes with the Soviets." Stalin smiled bitterly and said: "This is undeniable. ”

Saying that, Stalin did not wait for Kalinin to speak, and then continued: "But I have learned one thing from this: to be tolerant of different opinions. It is true that Comrade Trotsky has his own ideas, but as long as it is possible to maximize the benefits of the Soviets and to guarantee our unity, then there is nothing wrong with me making some concessions. ”

Kalinin couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and looked at Stalin with a gaze full of incredulity. In his impression, Stalin was never reasonable. It seems that in his dictionary, there is never a word to back down.

The only time he backed down was when he scolded Lenin's wife and Lenin threatened him with breaking off relations.

"The united Soviets are the foundation of the strength of our Soviets." Stalin whispered to Kalinin: "The previous war has caused problems in our mutual trust. If we all don't give in to each other, then we can only split again. The hard work of the past will be ruined! ”

"So, personally, it seems to me that as long as it does not harm the interests of the Soviets. Then it's not impossible for me to make some concessions. Moreover, from a strategic point of view, we would have much more to gain by trading with Germany, which was blockaded by European and American imperialism. ”

Kalinin was silent, he did not expect that Stalin would change so much. Even to the point where he couldn't imagine it. He had also thought about how good it would be if Stalin had not had the kind of flaw of the brutality of the xìng grid.

Kalinin was silent, he did not expect that Stalin would change so much. Even to the point where he couldn't imagine it. He had also thought about how good it would be if Stalin had not had the kind of flaw of the brutality of the xìng grid.

But the truth is that Stalin did have great abilities, but the irritability in the xìng grid was difficult to change. To Kalinin's surprise, this war would make Stalin choose to change on his own.

This change made Kalinin, an old man who had made a revolution with Lenin, feel happy.

"Joseph, my friend! My dear comrade, you have finally grown up・・・・・・" After a long silence, Kalinin said with emotion: "I believe that you will become a Soviet leader, please believe it too!" I will always be on your side! ”

In Berlin, Germany, senior Nazi officials in the conference room of the Führer's office are also discussing how to deal with the impending blockade. True, now Britain and France did not wage war against Germany for the time being. But planning ahead is the way to go.

There was no doubt that Britain and France would use their powerful fleets to block the sea lanes. At the same time, the United States will not provide Germany with all kinds of raw materials that can be used in the war.

Then what Germany needs now is to find a place for itself to supply various strategic materials. And where they are aiming is - the Soviet Union!

“… The economies of Germany and the Soviet Union will become rich in the most natural way: the Soviet Union has an inexhaustible supply of raw materials, has enormous, long-term investment prospects, and will have a large demand for high-quality manufactured goods for the longest period in the future. ”

What Ribbentrop read in the chamber was a memorandum drawn up to Berlin by the Third Reich's ambassador to Moscow, Friedrich = Vilne = von = de = Count of Schulenburg.

Ribbentrop read the memorandum slowly, and then respectfully placed it in front of Führer Hitler.

"Ladies and gentlemen, tell me what you think." Hitler was so pleased with the memorandum that after the Soviet Union was merged, he asked the High Command to begin assessing the possibility of occupying the Soviet Union.

But he also knows that it is extremely risky. After careful evaluation, he asked the High Command and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to choose to cooperate with the Soviet Union as much as possible. If he was on the opposite side of Britain, France, and the Soviet Union at the same time, Hitler did not know whether his troops would be able to hold on.

Dominating the vast Eurasian continent economically is Germany's national goal!

"Your Excellency, I think this is something to consider." Minister of Finance of the Third Reich of Germany, Rutz. Graff. Schwerin. Feng. Kološik stood up and saluted Hitler.

"For us, the first problem we face now is the blockade imposed on us by Britain and France." Kolosik paused and said, "There is no doubt that the United States is on the side of Britain and France. Even if some of them were willing to make some deals with us, they would not be able to cope with the huge consumption of Germany. So we need a huge resource provider. The Soviet Union was undoubtedly an excellent partner to work with. ”

Minister of Economy Walter. Funk also stood up and said to Hitler: "Yes! I also agree with His Excellency Minister Kološik. We have a basis for cooperation with the Soviets, and they are more credible than the Americans. ”

Hitler nodded and looked at the others. Everyone was silent, and it seemed that they supported the two men's claims.

"Well, Ribbentrop! This time the negotiation is up to you. Hitler stood up with a smile and said: "This negotiation is undoubtedly extremely important, and I hope that you will be able to give us a satisfactory answer from the Soviet Union as soon as possible." ”

"I will do my best to do it! My Führer! Ribbentrop stood up excitedly and exclaimed, "Hi! Hitler!! ”

In London, England, Chamberlain at Buckingham Palace is being rebuked by parliamentarians and ministers.

"My Excellency the Prime Minister! What I want to know is: how far away is the war from us?! And what you say, 'War is avoided, and how will it be avoided?!' Now the situation is already obvious, the Austrian corporal does not care what the British think! And our soldiers of the British Empire are still on vacation in the line of defense! ”

Former Minister of Discretion and current First Secretary of the Navy Winston. Churchill roared angrily at the aged Chamberlain: "I have said many times that damned Austrian corporal will not be satisfied with just those lands!" He and his Third Reich will end up bringing disaster to Europe, which could lead to the destruction of civilization if not stopped by beyond! ”

"But did any of you listen to me?! You all think I'm alarmist! God bears witness! Today's evil results are completely planted by ourselves! ”

"Enough! Winston! I have appointed you as First Minister of the Navy, not to make you accuse us, I want to hear how it will be resolved! Chamberlain's face was uncertain, and he scolded Churchill: "Now there is a problem in the Far East, and the tiger said in an interview with the New York Times that he will take back our concession in Tianjin!" ”

"What is the Far East?! Europe is the foundation of the interests of our British Empire! If there is a problem in the British Isles, do we still have to go into exile in Tianjin?! Churchill continued to mock: "The castle where we live is about to collapse, and we still have to care about the grass house outside?!" ”

"Alright! If you ask me to make a suggestion, then I will make a suggestion. Churchill saw everyone's iron-blue faces and no longer mocked, but said seriously: "My advice to you is to lay mines in Norwegian waters, which can force the ore carriers to go deeper into the North Sea, so that the British Royal Navy can intercept ...... here."

"It can't be! First of all, Norway would not have agreed to do so! Chamberlain suddenly jumped up and said to Churchill: "Secondly, if we do this, it will undoubtedly arouse the disgust of other countries, including the United States!" It's not worth the cost for us・・・・・・"

Lord Halifax, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, nodded and said, "Yes! I fully agree with Your Excellency the Prime Minister. ”

"The United States was originally a country where isolationism was rampant, but after all, they were not going to side with Hitler. However, if we choose to lay mines in Norwegian waters, there is no doubt that it will arouse the disgust of the United States and other countries. If we push them to the side of the Germans, it will undoubtedly be a great loss for us......"

Chamberlain and Lord Halifax resonated with the fact that the United States was no longer the colony it had grown up in before World War I, and that the British Empire could look down on.

They now have huge resources and a large army, and at the same time, the total industrialization has forced these proud John Bulls to admit that they have fallen behind the United States.

The defeat in the League of Nations put Britain in the right place - they were no longer the unruly empire they had been. More than anyone else, they need to consider what the United States thinks.

"And what about Tianjin?! I wonder what you plan to do with Tianjin?! Churchill looked at these ministers and sneered: "And Xiangjiang, what are you going to do with it?!" ”

Everyone couldn't help but froze, this was undoubtedly hitting their seven inches.

"Now that the tiger has actually occupied Tianjin, I don't think there is anything to lose even if it is handed over to him by the empire." Chamberlain looked at it openly, and said to everyone with emotion: "Mr. Churchill's words are right, what we have to consider now is the safety of the British Isles. The rest... But the rest. ”

"As for Xiangjiang・・・・・・ if that tiger can really hit there. So what's wrong with handing it back to him?! Chamberlain smiled bitterly and said, "After all, I am not sure that I will travel thousands of miles to the Far East to fight against millions of troops. ”

Chamberlain's words convey the embarrassing situation in Britain now. They have no way to start a big war, and many times, although they are unwilling, they can only turn a blind eye to some things.

For example, if it was before World War I, perhaps Britain would have gathered troops from all sides to clean up the League. But now, Britain no longer has that appeal.

How could they travel thousands of miles to attack Rìben on their own?!

"So, Prime Minister! Let us settle it this way・・・・・・ "Lord Halifax, the Minister of Foreign Affairs," said Lord Halifax, "I will have the commander of the garrison in Tientsin contact the Tiger and inform him of the Prime Minister's decision......"

Chamberlain nodded, motioning for Lord Halifax to do the same.

When they saw that there was nothing to discuss, they took their leave.

Chamberlain was left alone in the dimly lit conference room, looking at the faint lights of London and falling into deep thought.