Timoshenko's telegram caused an uproar in Moscow. No one would have thought that the Soviet Red Army would lose another battle with Romania.
Then someone needs to be responsible for this, so in a conference room in the Kremlin, someone expressed their views on this.
"I think Timoshenko, as the commander, has an unshirkable responsibility for this defeat against the Romanians."
This person immediately pointed the finger at the commander, because the decision to fight the Romanians was made by Moscow. First of all, the central government was right, and the Soviet officers and soldiers also fought bravely, which is also right. That is not the commander's problem.
, whose problem could it be?
The committee member's words immediately triggered a question from Voroshilov. "So how do you plan to deal with Timoshenko's problem?"
Of course, the member who was asked would not give an answer. This decision could only be made by Comrade Stalin. So he had no choice but to turn the topic to the leader who held great power in the Soviet Union.
"This needs to be decided by Comrade Stalin. I unconditionally support Comrade Stalin's decision."
Following the words of this committee member, all eyes turned to Stalin. Stalin took his corn pipe and asked, "Comrade Voroshilov, what do you think?"
Facing Stalin's inquiry, Voroshilov, who had long been confident, said calmly. "Our opinion is that in this battle, Timoshenko and political commissar Moklov did have an indispensable command.
shirking responsibility. I think they need to be removed from their posts first, and then wait until the military committee selects suitable candidates to take over their work. But before that, two people need to sit in the Kiev Military District to ensure the order of the army during this period, and to deal with Romania.
Human pressure.”
In fact, this decision seems very serious, and the punishment of dismissal is not easy at all. However, the next sentence of temporarily continuing to manage the Kiev Military District is very problematic. Because when will a suitable candidate be selected, it is not Voroshilov (will
(someone said it was Stalin) who had the final say. Such a result could not only appease the mood of the people, but also protect Timoshenko and others.
"Okay, let's deal with it according to this opinion."
Faced with Voroshilov's obvious favoritism, Stalin agreed. Since it was Stalin who made the decision, how could others stand up and oppose it against his will? So the words about responsibility for the defeat ended like this.
Stalin said, "Then let's talk about the negotiation with Romania."
At this time, all the members present cheered up, because this issue was more important than dealing with the person responsible.
At this time, Molotov stood up and said. "I think the current war has caused great losses to the people of the two countries, and is not conducive to the current peaceful international environment. Therefore, based on the principle of good neighborliness and friendship, I think this war
The negotiation initiated by us can also be understood by the international community."
After Molotov said that the Soviet side proposed peace talks, he continued. "But although we have made the peace proposal first, I think we need to adhere to several conditions. First of all, this conflict was initiated by Romania.
However, in line with our peaceful attitude, we will not pursue the issue of liability. And in order to reflect our sincerity in peace, neither party will be allowed to propose compensation to the other party."
"In the Helmek Mountains, where the conflict between the other two parties resulted, we can make concessions and recognize that this area belongs to Romania, but only in this area. In addition, the two warring parties should exchange prisoners and captured weapons, and both parties need to return them.
The national borders before the conflict in September 1931.”
"In addition, the losses suffered by the people during the war..."
Molotov repeatedly stated the terms that were drawn up by people who were proficient in diplomacy. Generally speaking, the Soviet Union did not pay compensation or cede territory, and recognized that the Hermek Mountains belonged to Romania. These were the main conditions.
After listening to the conditions stated by Molotov, the committee members present talked to each other and exchanged their opinions. Generally speaking, the diplomatic conditions were in line with the wishes of the people present. No matter how you say it, you lost this battle.
Although it is possible to mobilize troops to continue fighting, this is not in line with the current environment of peaceful construction in the Soviet Union.
This battle also made many committee members see that the Soviet army still needs to be strengthened, otherwise it will not be enough to ensure the security of the country. Therefore, no one expressed opposition to Molotov's proposal.
After seeing that no one objected, Stalin spoke and said, "Since no one spoke, we will show our hands to vote whether we agree to implement Comrade Molotov's suggestions."
"If you agree, please raise your hands."
Swish, swish, everyone present raised their hands.
"Then the peace talks were approved unanimously."
After the resolution was completed, Stalin said to V. V. Kuibyshev, Chairman of the Soviet State Planning Commission. "Comrade Kuibyshev, please stay for a while."
"Okay, Comrade Stalin."
After everyone else had left, Stalin said, "Can your Planning Committee add a military industrial plan to the five-year plan?"
Although Stalin was only using a consultative tone, Kuibyshev, who was in charge of the First Five-Year Plan, naturally knew that he was giving an order to himself.
"It's absolutely possible, Comrade Stalin. I just don't know what aspects to add."
Stalin thought about the telegram Timoshenko sent to him and expressed his thoughts. "Mainly, the research and development of aircraft and tanks, and the navy also need to be paid attention to."
A subsequent proposal for the navy was also due to the rapid development of the Romanian navy in recent years, which had already made Stalin feel threatened. Although this time it was only a land battle with Romania, who knows whether Romania will use its navy in the next battle. And the Soviet Black Sea coast
Being a wealthy region, it naturally needs to respond. Especially after being taught a lesson by Romania several times in a row, Stalin urgently increased his army and navy strength to deal with the surrounding diplomatic environment.
However, Stalin's words made Kuibyshev wrinkle his forehead. "The research and development of aircraft and tanks can be added. However, if the navy is added, it will affect the smooth completion of the First Five-Year Plan."
The research and development of aircraft and tanks is already included in the compulsory plan, and it does not matter if the resources are slightly allocated. However, the investment in the Navy is much larger than that. If you want the First Five-Year Plan to be successfully completed, it is best to implement it in the next plan year.
This is what Kuibyshev is thinking in his heart.
"Then add it to the Second Five-Year Plan. The Soviet Union cannot just focus on domestic construction, but also needs to strengthen its national defense undertakings."
Stalin was not an unreasonable person. He thought for a moment that it would indeed make the First Five-Year Plan more difficult, so he endured it for a while.
