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Chapter 817 European Undercurrent

The war that caused the Soviets. From this point of view I am the sinner of the Soviets...

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

"The five-year plan you set did achieve success before the war broke out. I believe Trotsky and others could not do this under the blockade of European and American imperialism."

"But I have also made irreversible mistakes to the Soviets." Stalin said with a wry smile: "This is undeniable."

As he spoke, Stalin continued, without waiting for Kalinin to speak, "But I learned a little from it: tolerate different opinions. Indeed, Comrade Trotsky has his own ideas, but as long as it can allow the Soviets to obtain the greatest benefit and ensure the unity between us, then there is nothing wrong with me to make some concessions."

Kalinin was stunned when he heard this, and his eyes looked at Stalin were full of incredible. In his impression, Stalin was never justified. It seemed that in his dictionary, the word "give" had never been given up.

His only concession was when he scolded Lenin's wife and threatened him with disconnection and then he bowed his head and admitted his mistake.

"The united Soviet is the foundation of our Soviet power." Stalin said in a deep voice to Kalinin: "The previous war has caused problems in our mutual trust. If we all refuse to give in to each other, then the consequences will be a new division. The previous efforts will be ruined!"

"So, I personally think that as long as it does not harm the interests of the Soviets, it is not impossible for me to make some concessions. Moreover, from a strategic perspective, we can get more of the Soviets when we trade with Germany, which was blocked by European and American imperialism."

Kalinin was silent. He did not expect Stalin's change to be so great. Even to the point where he could not imagine it. He had thought before that it would be great if Stalin had no such flaw in his character.

Kalinin was silent. He did not expect Stalin's change to be so great. Even to the point where he could not imagine it. He had thought before that it would be great if Stalin had no such flaw in his character.

But the fact is that Stalin does have superb abilities, but his irritability in his personality is difficult to change. What Kalinin did not expect was that this war would actually make Stalin choose to change independently.

This change made Kalinin, the old man who had 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 you will become an excellent Soviet leader, and please believe it! I will always stand on your side!"

In Berlin, Germany, Nazi officials in the conference room of the head of state's office were also discussing how to deal with the upcoming blockade. Indeed, Britain and France have not launched a war against Germany for the time being. But planning ahead is what should be done.

There is no doubt that Britain and France will use their powerful fleets to block the sea passages. At the same time, the United States will not provide Germany with various raw materials that can be used for war.

So what Germany needs now is to find a place for itself to provide various strategic materials. And the place they are aiming at is the Soviet Union!

“……………German and Soviet economies will become rich in the most natural way: the Soviet Union’s raw materials are inexhaustible, with huge, long-term investment planning prospects, and there will be a lot of demand for high-quality finished products for the longest period of the future.”

What Ribbentrop thought in the conference room was the memorandum drafted by Friedrich, the Ambassador of the Third Reich to Moscow, Velne, Vinder, Earl Schulenburg, to Berlin.

Ribbintrov slowly finished reading this memorandum, and then respectfully placed it in front of the head of state Hitler.

"Everyone, tell me what you think." Hitler was very satisfied with this memorandum. After the Soviet Union merged, he asked the commander to start evaluating the possibility of occupying the Soviet Union.

But he also knew that this was extremely risky. Therefore, after careful evaluation, he asked the Command and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to choose to cooperate with the Soviet Union as much as possible. If he stood opposite to Britain, France and the Soviet Union at the same time, Hitler did not know whether his troops could support it.

Economically dominating the vast Eurasian continent is the national goal set by Germany now!

"His Excellency, I think this is something that can be considered." Rutz Graf Schweilin von Koloshik, Minister of Finance of the Third Reich, stood up and saluted Hitler.

"For us, the primary problem we are facing now is the blockade of Britain and France against us." Koloshik paused and said: "The United States is undoubtedly on the side of Britain and France. Even if some of them are willing to make some transactions with us, they cannot cope with Germany's huge consumption. So we need a huge resource provider. The Soviet Union is undoubtedly an excellent partner."

Minister of Economic Affairs Walter Funke also stood up and said to Hitler: "Yes! I also agree with His Excellency Mr. Koloshik. We have a basis for cooperation with the Soviet Union, and they are more credible than the Americans."

Hitler nodded and looked at the others. No one said anything. It seemed that they supported the two people's statements.

"Then, Ribbintrov! This negotiation will be handed over to you." Hitler stood up with a smile and said, "This negotiation is undoubtedly extremely important. I hope you can get the Soviet Union to give us a satisfactory reply as soon as possible."

"I will do my best! My Head!" Ribbentrop stood up excitedly and shouted: "Hi! Hitler!!"

Chamberlain is suffering from criticism from MPs and ministers in Buckingham Palace, London, England.

"My Prime Minister! What I want to know is: how far is the war from us? And what you said, "How will we avoid war?! The situation is already very obvious, and the Austrian corporal doesn't care about Britain's ideas! But our British Empire's soldiers are still on vacation in the defense line!"

The former minister and the current First Navy Minister Winston Churchill roared angrily at the old Chamberlain: "I have said many times that damn Austrian corporal will definitely not be satisfied with just those lands! He and his Third Reich will eventually bring disaster to Europe, and if it is not stopped, it may lead to the destruction of civilization!"

"But any of you listened to me?! You all think I'm exaggerating! God testified! The consequences of today are completely planted by us!"

"Enough! Winston! I accept you as the No. 1 Minister of the Navy. What I hope to hear is how to solve it!" Chamberlain's face was gloomy and scolded Churchill: "Now there are problems in the Far East. 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 our British Empire's interests! If there is a problem with the British Isles, will we still go into exile to Tianjin?!" Churchill continued to mock him: "The castle we live in is about to collapse, and we still have to care about the thatched cottage outside?"

"Okay! If you want me to make suggestions, then I will make suggestions." Churchill no longer mocked everyone's faces when he saw the blue faces of everyone, but said seriously: "The advice I give you is to lay mines in the Norwegian waters, which will force the mine transport ships to go deeper into the North Sea, so that the British Royal Navy can intercept here..."

"This is impossible! First of all, Norway cannot agree to us!" Chamberlain immediately jumped up and said to Churchill: "Secondly, if we do this, it will undoubtedly cause disgust from other countries, including the United States! It will not be worth the cost for us..."

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

"The United States was originally a country where isolationism was prevalent, but they would not stand on Hitler's side. But if we chose to breach in the Norwegian waters, it would undoubtedly cause disgust from the United States and other countries. If we forced them to the German side, it would undoubtedly be a huge loss for us..."

Chamberlain and Lord Halifax resonated with everyone. The United States was no longer the colony that grew up before World War I and could allow the British Empire to look down on.

They now have huge resources and huge army, and the comprehensive industrialization has forced these arrogant John Bulls to admit that they have fallen behind the United States.

The defeat in the League of Nations put Britain in a correct position - they are no longer the empire that never sets in the past. They need to consider the United States' ideas more than others.

"What about Tianjin?! I want to know what you plan to deal with Tianjin again?" Churchill looked at these ministers and sneered: "And Xiangjiang, what are you planning to deal with it?"

Everyone couldn't help but stagnate, which undoubtedly hit them seven inches.

"Now that tiger has actually occupied Tianjin. I don't think there will be any loss even if it is handed over to him." Chamberlain saw it away and said to everyone with emotion: "Mr. Churchill's words are right. What we need to consider now is the security of the British Isles. The rest... are just the rest."

"As for Xiangjiang...If that tiger can really fight there, then what's wrong with it?!" Chamberlain said with a wry smile: "After all, I'm not sure to go all the way to the Far East to fight against millions of troops."

Chamberlain's words expressed the embarrassing situation in Britain. They had no way to launch a large-scale war. Many times, although they were unwilling to give up, they could only turn a blind eye to some things.

For example, if Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations was before World War I, Britain might have gathered troops from all sides to deal with Japan. But now, Britain no longer has this appeal.

With Britain alone, how could they rush thousands of miles to attack Japan?!

"So, Prime Minister! Let's settle down like this..." Lord Halifax, Minister of Foreign Affairs, interrogated: "I will ask the commander of Tianjin's garrison to contact the tiger and tell him the Prime Minister's decision..."

Chamberlain nodded, signaling Lord Halifax to do this.

Seeing that there was nothing to discuss, everyone left and left.
Chapter completed!
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