Three days later, Hopkins set off for Soviet Russia, but because Northern Europe was now at war. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Therefore, his trip to Soviet Russia is more difficult. He was to travel by plane to England, and from there he would take a ship to Soviet Russia. Along the way, it was necessary to dodge not only the planes of the Germans, but also the submarines of the Germans. If he is shot down or sunk, even if he is an adviser to the President of the United States, he will only be dead. In addition, the whole trip will take about half a month.

Hopkins is naturally full of confidence in this trip to Soviet Russia. Although, this is for the Russians to go to death, and for the Russians to buy more time for the United States. Even if the Russians were unwilling to do so, they had no other way than to agree to the demands of the United States. Because there were too many good cards in the hands of Soviet Russia, Soviet Russia had to give in.

U.S. assistance was indispensable for Soviet Russia. If you want to get a steady stream of aid from the United States, you have to listen to the Americans. Soviet Russia was sandwiched between the Chinese Empire and Germany, and its own strength was very weak. Without U.S. assistance, they simply wouldn't have been able to hold on. Therefore, under the coercion of the United States, Soviet Russia had no other choice at all.

In addition, Hopkins also spent the past few days thinking about how to deceive Soviet Russia. Of course, in last year's war, Soviet Russia suffered extremely heavy losses. However, if they can see enough benefits, I believe that the Russians will still make the right choice. This time Hopkins went to Soviet Russia and would propose that Soviet Russia attack the Middle East. In this way, Soviet Russia will not only be able to recover the Caucasus, but also gain access to the rich oil resources of the Middle East. Losing the Baku oil field branch, Soviet Russia can be said to be extremely short of oil. The fuel used by their huge air force and armored units is almost exclusively provided by the United States. What's more, oil also means a steady stream of money. If Soviet Russia were interested in petrodollars in the Middle East, it would not have been possible. Therefore, it is highly likely that the proposal for Soviet Russia to attack the Middle East will succeed.

If the Russians succeeded in taking the Middle East, it would be a heavy blow to the Chinese Empire. The Chinese Empire is now the world's largest oil consumer. And more than 60% of the oil consumed by the Chinese Empire every year comes from the Persian Gulf. Without this part of the oil, the military strength of the Chinese Empire would be greatly constrained. Without fuel, their planes, tanks, and warships would be unmovable, and they would be scrap metal. The economic development of the Chinese Empire will also be greatly restricted. This will be very beneficial to the United States. Even Soviet Russia was not able to take the Middle East. However, their large-scale attack will still cause huge losses to the Chinese Empire and contain a large number of troops in the Chinese Empire. In this case, the Chinese Empire would not be able to devote more troops in other directions. If the Chinese Empire had planned to destroy Soviet Russia after this great defeat, then they would have needed more time. In this way, the United States will also have more time to develop and prepare. Therefore, as long as Soviet Russia launched an attack on the Middle East, then, the American plan was successful.

However, when Hopkins rushed to Soviet Russia, there were others who moved faster. The conglomerates in the United States have already begun to take action. They hoped to be able to reach an agreement with the Chinese Empire, and then withdraw from the war with dignity and end the war at the lowest cost. Therefore, they immediately sent people to make contact with the Chinese Empire.

On the evening of 17 April, the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation held a reception. The upper echelons of the Swiss Confederation and the envoys of various countries in the Swiss Confederation attended the reception. Although, the flames of world war are being ignited all over the world. However, in Switzerland, a neutral country, it is as if it has not been affected by the war at all. Diplomatic envoys from various countries are also courteous in Switzerland, even from hostile countries. Their soldiers are fighting the battlefield, but their diplomats are here to drink and talk.

Switzerland may be a small country, but it is recognized as a permanent neutral country by the rest of the world, which makes it the best place for countries to trade and make peace privately while avoiding the effects of war. Because of the outbreak of war, the external contact of countries has been cut off. However, countries need a channel for diplomatic communication. And Switzerland, without a doubt, is the best place to be. And the Swiss federal government is happy to play such a role. In this way, the Swiss Confederation can better maintain its transcendent position.

The Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation held the reception in order to provide a channel of communication for some countries.

Chen Biliang, the imperial ambassador to Switzerland, was very low-key at the reception, although the current performance of the Chinese Empire on the battlefield is enough to amaze all countries in the world, and some countries even assert that the Chinese Empire is about to become the most powerful country in the world. Therefore, the envoys of the empire abroad are often sought after. However, the Imperial Foreign Minister Gu Shaochuan warned these envoys of the Empire that at this time, it was especially necessary to keep a low profile. After the empire has defeated all its enemies and become the true world overlord, the rules of the world will be determined by the empire.

Therefore, Ambassador Chen Biliang drank alone in the corner after a brief chat with the German ambassador and the Italian ambassador at the reception. Looking at those diplomats who were drunk and dreaming of death, Ambassador Chen Biliang was very disdainful in his heart. Their country is in the midst of a hot water, but these guys have the heart to drink and have fun here.

"Your Excellency, good evening." Suddenly, an unfamiliar voice sounded in Ambassador Chen Biliang's ears. He turned his head and saw a tall middle-aged man standing behind him for some time.

"Hello, may I ask who you are?" Ambassador Chen Biliang was a little puzzled because he did not know this person.

"Your Excellency, I am Brad, Under-Counsellor for Commerce of the United States of America in Switzerland." The middle-aged man introduced himself. In fact, three days ago he was a manager of the Morgan consortium in Switzerland. But when he met with the Chinese ambassador, he needed an official status, so he became the deputy commercial counselor temporarily.

"Hello, Your Excellency Counsellor. Is there anything wrong? Ambassador Chen Biliang asked. He had some doubts, knowing that the Chinese Empire was now the greatest enemy of the United States. The empire has just been in Australia, but it has killed hundreds of thousands of U.S. Army. Across the Pacific, American power is about to be expelled. At this juncture, the Americans found him, which revealed too much unusualness.

"Your Excellency, I have something I would like to discuss with you, if it is convenient for you, can you go upstairs with me?" Counselor Bled said.

"Okay, Your Excellency Counsellor, I'll talk to my people." Ambassador Chen Biliang said.

"Please." Counselor Brad nodded.

Soon, Ambassador Chen Biliang took two people and Counselor Bled to the room upstairs that had been prepared a long time ago. From this, Ambassador Chen Biliang can see that this is a deliberate plan of the Americans. He was even more curious about what the Americans wanted to do.

After arriving at the upstairs room, Brad had coffee served, and then the door closed, and in addition to Brad and Chen Biliang, there were only two Chen Biliang's entourage in the room.

"Your Excellency, it is too presumptuous to suddenly propose a meeting this time." Brad began by apologizing.

"Your Excellency, I understand. However, I am more curious about Your Excellency's purpose this time. Ambassador Chen Biliang asked.

"That's right, Your Excellency. We believe that the war between the Chinese Empire and the United States of America has been going on for more than half a year. We have paid enough in this war. Therefore, we believe that the time has come for this war to come to an end. Brad said.

"You guys? Your Excellency Counselor, who are you talking about? Is it the U.S. government? Ambassador Chen Biliang did not answer Brad's question, but first raised his own question.

"Your Excellency, what I call us is not a full representation of the U.S. government. However, it can represent a significant part of the U.S. government and the private sector. Although, President Roosevelt wanted the war to continue. However, many people hope that the war will end. We are part of the people. It would be best if our two countries could come to an agreement to end the war. Counselor Bled said.

"This contact was more of an informal one. If we can come to an agreement, I am sure that there will be formal contact soon. The vast majority of people in the United States of America want peace. However, if peace is to come, both sides need to be sincere and make certain concessions. Counselor Bled continued.

Ambassador Chen Biliang nodded, he already understood the meaning of dealing with it. But, frankly, he was not interested in such contact with the Americans. What's more, he also knew that the empire would never have the luxury of having such contact with the Americans. What the empire wants is to completely defeat the United States in this war, so that the United States will no longer threaten the empire's position as the world hegemon after the war. So, the Americans want to end this war early, which is clearly unlikely. Of course, if the Americans were willing to surrender unconditionally and let the empire slaughter them, it would be different. But will the Americans accept such conditions? That's obviously impossible. (To be continued.) )