While Stalin and his top aides were meeting to refine the plan for a thunderstorm, the Soviet envoy was angrily banging on the table in a conference room in the German Foreign Office building. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Although the crisis on the border had ended with the Soviets retreating, the Soviet envoys did not have the slightest intention of backing down.

Or, on the other hand, it's as if they've won a great victory on the border, so arrogant that it's confusing.

"We made a patient choice at the last moment for the sake of the people of the two countries not to shed blood and sacrifice, and for the sake of not having to meet each other with swords and soldiers between the two countries!" The Soviet envoy stared at the receptionist in front of him and said angrily.

The diplomats received by Germany accompanied the smiling faces, and did not say anything to stimulate him, but kept nodding their heads, and then praised the Soviet Union as a peace-loving and benevolent country.

In fact, in this diplomatic confrontation, Germany has already made enough diplomatic "lining" because of a series of military operations in North Africa, so it is very willing to give the Soviets an illusory "face."

Sometimes, the country that shouts the loudest is not the most arrogant -- because the country that takes the initiative to reap the benefits is often the one that takes the advantage without speaking.

In the case of North Africa, Germany was in fact the country that reaped the practical benefits and did not care about showing a smile to the Soviet Union.

Rommel's Afrika Korps had reached the periphery of Port Said, and the mighty corps had spread along the Suez Canal. The capture of Port Said was not difficult, and it was only a matter of time before the Suez Canal was crossed.

In this case, although the Soviet envoy is now shouting loudly, the situation in Africa is already a fact, and it is a fact that cannot be changed!

"Germany has crossed the bottom line of the Soviet Union on the North African issue, you must stop advancing, take the Suez Canal as the boundary, and stop attacking the Middle East!" The Soviet envoy looked at the officials of the German Foreign Office and continued to repeat his request.

"Our military operations in North Africa were directed exclusively against the British, not against the Soviet Union. There is a non-aggression pact between our two countries, and the friendship between the two countries can be said to be eternal. "When the German diplomat got the Führer's order, he naturally picked it up and said it nicely.

On the Eastern Front, the Germans were also trying their best to avoid war. Therefore, on the premise of not interrupting the reaping of benefits, it is in Germany's interests to use the strategy of showing weakness as much as possible in German diplomacy.

The Army needed time to prepare the Barbarossa Plan for the Soviet Union, and the Foreign Service was now ordered to buy that time for the Army, which was the most important thing in everything.

Here's what's interesting about diplomacy: two countries that call each other brothers and sisters aren't necessarily indestructible allies, but can be enemies stabbing each other.

Before the two countries were ready to go to war, they diplomatically talked about peace talks, and even shouted shameless slogans such as friendship lasts forever......

This is really not a sinister fool, but precisely the charm of diplomacy at the national level. It is a study and an art, not a continuation of the so-called friendship and affection.

There is no emotion between countries, and there are only interests that exist. It is more dangerous to talk about feelings at the national level than to lend money to a rogue villain.

"As soon as the Germans cross the Suez Canal, a war between the Soviet Union and Germany could break out at any moment! Then this war, which could have been avoided, could only be the sole responsibility of Germany! The Soviet envoy continued to shout with a sense of pity.

"We have been considering the demands of the Soviet Union, after all, our two countries are big countries, and maintaining peace between major powers is the foundation of world peace." The German diplomat smiled and nodded, and spoke comfortingly.

Speaking of this, the German diplomat took a sip of water and continued to bitterly speak: "However, we are at war with Britain, and the war will not end unless Britain is completely defeated." ”

"However, China's traditional sphere of influence in the Middle East and the bottom line of regional security cannot be provoked!" The Soviet envoy was still emphasizing that Germany should abandon its intention to attack the Middle East.

"The Führer has already thought about this issue, and the compromise proposed by our country, I ask you to convey it to the great leader of your country, Comrade Stalin." The German diplomat still had a fake smile on his face, as if he had never receded.

He paused for a second before continuing: "Britain surrendered, and after the end of the war, our combat forces will withdraw from Iran and other regions, guaranteeing the independence and autonomy of the region......"

At the mention of this so-called plan, that is, the so-called "guarantee" of the German side's post-war withdrawal from the Middle East, the Soviet envoy felt that he was about to lose his anger.

Are you embarrassed to say that you will leave after the battle? If the war is over, and you have garrisons there, that means retreat, retreat?

At that time, Britain has already surrendered, and you Germany are already the world's first power, but if you don't retreat, can we still fight you in the Soviet Union?

This is nothing short of blatant cheating! The Soviet envoy gritted his teeth with hatred, and squeezed out a sentence: "When the time comes, I'm afraid that whether to retreat or not, it's up to you Germans to have the final say, right?" ”

"Mr. Envoy! Mr. Special Envoy! Your words are serious! Between countries, credibility and commitment are the foundation of diplomacy...... If you question our trust in each other, you are not questioning the character of your and our peoples. The German diplomat chose the biggest hat and put it on the head of the Soviet envoy.

Diplomacy, especially in such a chaotic world, has a greater purpose than actual strategic development.

Sometimes it can work wonders, but more often than not, you can't put too much hope in it. In other words, diplomatic mediation in this war environment is just buying lottery tickets.

Unless it is the kind of country that is already looking forward to peace because of internal and external troubles, everyone will not easily choose peace -- this is human nature: those who have taken advantage want to take advantage of more, and those who have suffered losses hope to take back what they have lost......

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"My Führer! Once again, your prophecy has led us through crisis! Bowman was in the conference room in Berlin and slapped the Führer's ass.

His words resonated with Goebbels, and the Minister of Propaganda of the Third Reich quickly took the lead in applauding, looking with admiration at the man with a mustache, the god of the Reich created by his own hands.

Goering and Raeder's smiles became more natural at this time, and it was time for the Führer, who had supported the crisis on the Eastern Front, to reap the rewards.

"That's not a prophecy! My friend! Li Le sat on the main seat and looked at his subordinates with a smile, he was actually very nervous these days, but everything was still working according to his plan.

After all, the Soviet Union still did not launch the legendary thunderstorm plan, and finally did not let the Soviet-German war break out in 40 years, all of which has actually been confirmed by history in another time and space.

"Reasoning based on meticulous intelligence work sharpens the clues at the strategic level...... This is more akin to a deduction, an analysis than a prophecy. Li Le boasted at this time, but no one felt that there was anything wrong.

The Führer once again led everyone to victory, avoiding a war on the Eastern Front, allowing the army to continue to expand its army in a stable manner, and allowing German industry to continue to transform in a stable manner, which was a victory!

In 40 years, Germany was not ready for war on the Eastern Front, and the sudden crisis of war scared Brauchitsch. But Führer Hitler once again boldly predicted that war would not break out.

You know, this is not the first time that the Führer has made such a strategic prediction, and during the armed operation into the Rhineland, the Führer boldly predicted that France would not dare to go to war rashly.

And during the invasion of Poland, the Führer also seemed to see the cowardice of Britain and France, which ultimately contributed to the great victory of the blitzkrieg against Poland.

And now the Führer has won again, and in the face of such a behemoth as the USSR, he has even won! The shock it brought to everyone is indescribable.

When everyone was about to be convinced, Li Le solved the mystery of his invincibility in strategic prediction, which was not a simple gamble, but a reasonable decision based on intelligence!

To a certain extent, this compensated for the apprehension of all the high-ranking officials of the Third Reich - the Führer was not blindly adventurous, but went with the flow of the situation, and the intensity of the excitement was two different things.

"The shadow of the Führer's intelligence forces is really too powerful, and it has infiltrated the Soviet side, and it has been able to obtain such important information." Brauchitsch also had to express his position at this time, although he was somewhat dissatisfied with the interference of the high command in command, but victory was victory after all.

Hess also frustrated and joined the ranks of complimenting the Führer, after all, he really didn't have the courage to pour cold water on the Führer in this situation......

"On the part of the army, the army management and command are correct." Li Le also doesn't need to be flattered on face, he cares more about substantive control.

Therefore, he didn't mind giving Brauchitsch a little sweetness at this time, and said comfortingly: "At the strategic level, the Supreme Command sometimes takes into account foreign and civil considerations and makes some decisions at a higher level, not interfering in the actions of the army. ”

"My Führer, your wisdom is impressive!" Brauchitsch hurriedly spoke, flattering the Führer in front of him.

The so-called big sedan chair was carried by everyone, and the Führer, with the aftermath of this accurate strategic judgment, gave an explanation to the Army General Headquarters, and Brauchitsch was naturally going down this level -- he was already very satisfied with the Führer's attitude, and he was even smarter than he had estimated, so what more could he ask for?