"The Germans are going to have a big fight with China in Iran. What do you think, Blyukhel? Trotsky asked, looking at the man opposite. You've been deducing for more than a week, so you should have gained something. ”

"The situation is still very vague, we don't know where the bottom line of the two sides is, General Budyonny thinks that China will hold Iran at all costs, but others do not think so, if China is willing to spend a lot of money, the Germans are afraid it will be difficult, because I always think that the primary target of Germany and the Allies is not the Middle East, nor India but Europe. In terms of timeliness, the settlement of France was more important than the occupation of the whole of India. So the Germans in this war may have been trying only to get a starting point to India. Partial preservation of Iranian territory is not out of the question. Blyukhel said.

"Attack France? Start with the borders of both sides? I'm afraid it's very difficult. I am not optimistic about Germany, France and Britain are only separated by a narrow strait, the English Channel is the backyard of the British, not to mention that the German High Seas Fleet has gone south, even if it does not go south, it is impossible to make a difference in the English Channel. If your guess is correct, then there will be a logical error here, if Germany wants to refer to the offensive route of the First World War, then why did the High Seas Fleet go south? Wouldn't it be better if they put direct pressure on the British mainland? Judging by the actions of the German Navy, the Germans should have abandoned their plans to attack France. Moreover, the French responded negatively to the military actions of the Entente, and the Germans could have let it go first. Trotsky frowned and expressed his doubts.

"Is it that the Germans did not intend to use the navy in their plans to attack France?" Blyukhel muttered quietly. However, he did not let Trotsky hear this, because when he said it, even he thought it was a little whimsical, the current navy was not one of those who only had large-caliber naval guns in World War 1, and the German naval aviation could at least draw more than one aircraft of all kinds and let this powerful air force be kept unused. Unless the Germans pumped their brains. But as an army general, Blyukhel could not think of how the Germans would attack France, and he could only strategically analyze that the center of gravity of the Germans' start of the war was most likely France, as for if they moved. He couldn't think of it.

"According to your meaning, Huaxia may win in Iran? Is that so? Trotsky asked tentatively. The odds are split evenly for both sides. The Middle East is not far from the two superpowers, and as long as China is willing, then China will provide much more support to Iran than to Italy. The British will do their best. Iran is a bit more fortunate than Italy, and Iran, at the crossroads of the Middle East, South Asia, and Central Asia, is a position that neither China nor Britain is willing to give up. Blyukhel paused and continued: "Could it be that the victory or defeat of Huaxia will affect our future policy?" Will we be on the side of the winners? ”

"No, we're not going to side with the Allies anyway. There is no future with Germany, we are nothing more than a colony that supplies all kinds of raw materials. The Germans tried to make us forget the glory of Russia in its past. Let the whole nation sink completely. ”

"I know what you want to say, you want to say that Huaxia is the same. In fact, your perception is wrong, China does not like to exert hard control over other countries. They prefer to play checks and balances, like the British, who first use the European countries to balance France, and use France and us to balance Russia. Since it is to counterbalance other powers, then Russia must have a certain strength. Although China has deprived us of almost all of our territory in Asia, he will give us a chance to develop. The Germans are not, they want to let other countries degrade until 19 years. I think you should have heard about the de-urbanization actions of the Germans in Ukraine, right? ”…

"The purpose of our study of Iran and France is more to get Russia to sell at a good price. That's right, you heard it right, in exchange for the blood of our soldiers for our continued funding and technology, as well as a possibility of rising. Although we will not be able to restore the glory of the past. But if done right, it is possible to re-emerge as an Eastern European power. "Blyukhel's words are cruel, but they are also the reality of Russia at the moment.

After losing almost half of the European territory and about half of the population, industry. After losing the vast parts of North and Central Asia, Russia was only considered a large country in terms of territory in Europe, and the rest of the country had fallen to a level far inferior to that of Austria-Hungary in terms of population, industry, and technology. In addition, after the end of the war, the influx of a large number of German industrial products directly crushed the few remaining industries in Russia. If it weren't for the fact that the Germans still needed Russia's mineral resources, I am afraid that Russia would not have been able to keep even this little bit of basic industry. At this time, Russia had been reduced to a semi-colonial country, and its international status was even inferior to that of Turkey today.

"Is this your own opinion or the opinion from above? I always feel like you're too concerned about the military. To put it mildly, you're too wide! Blyukhel said with an unkind face. As a patriot, he knew that Trotsky was right, but this excuse still deeply stimulated him. And from the words of the other side. He could sense that Trotsky wanted to ask for help from the army in order to prepare for what was to come. Blyucher believes that Lotsky has other hole cards, otherwise he wouldn't have said it so explicitly! He went so far as to say that Russia, which was under German control, should stand firmly on the side of China. Who gave him such confidence? Is it acquiescence from the top or something else?

"I'm a little wide, there is a saying in Huaxia that the capable work harder, I think I have this ability, there are some things that can only be done by me, and you can't do it." Trotsky was stunned at first, he could not have imagined that his old friend for many years would suddenly turn against him, but then he was relieved. Said with confidence.

"Hehe, at least the army doesn't listen to you, you can only exert influence through us." Blyukhel sneered. Trotsky's self-confidence surprised him, and he wondered what the other man relied on!

"The army is very important, but the importance of the army is reflected in its combat effectiveness. Whether in the future, we will take refuge in China or follow Germany. A strong Russian army will be our most important weight. But it's a pity that our current army is not strong at all, and even the other side feels that it is a waste of food to be cannon fodder. Because the Germans no longer produce such aircraft! Artillery and guns are rags left over from World War I, and the ammunition used is even from 3 years ago! What can such an army do? Trotsky calmed down his agitation and continued: "Of course, this is not your fault, and no one can do it well in this environment. ”

"And then? Go on. You're only halfway through it, tell me the rest, and you're trying to provoke me, you don't want to get beaten up. Is there anything you can do to change that? Do you have a way to restore the glory and achievements of the Russian Army of yesteryear? Blyukhel was at this time calm, and his eyes were fixed on each other, waiting for Trotsky's next step.

"Remember Denikin and General Kolchak? The original Tsar Guards were the first-class elite troops in the entire 1st World War. Don't you have any ideas? Trotsky said.

"Not to mention Denikin, he finally surrendered to Huaxia and then stayed in Huaxia as a duke. He was a gun in Huaxia, a gun used to fight the Germans. What's even more ridiculous is that this gun was finally interrupted by his owner's own hands! It's a complete conspiracy. Blyukhel was stunned for a moment, and then said indignantly. …

"Hehe, the same is to fight the Germans, why are other troops heroes and General Denikin's troops are someone else's guns? Is it because they have received assistance and training from Huaxia? Okay, let's not argue about that. Looking at Blyukhel, whose face was pale, Trotsky immediately waved his hand to back down. I now need to make two points, the first point is that no matter which side we are on in this war, we will eventually become guns in the hands of others, and we will choose our positions according to our own interests. The second point, if you were given a chance, an opportunity similar to General Denikin, would you accept it? ”

"Wait and then answer, or go back and think about it for two days and discuss it with your colleagues. You only get one chance. Looking at Blyukhel, who was about to speak, Trotsky said.

There is a saying in China that you should not put all your eggs in one basket, and Trotsky, as a man who wants to do great things, naturally knew that he must not hang himself from a tree. Although Trotsky was very optimistic about Blyukhel, believing that this buddy and his comrades would bring Russia's military power back out of the doldrums, he had intended to convince his opponent slowly, but now it seems that time is running out. So he needs to come to a more simple one, become a comrade-in-arms or become a stranger. Trotsky saw hesitation and hesitation in Blyukhel's eyes. The latter, on the other hand, saw expectations in the eyes of the former.

"We are running out of time, maybe there is still some time before the final showdown between the two sides, but Huaxia has a saying that it is said that it is necessary to help Huaxia when it is more difficult to get the greatest reward. Iran is an opportunity right now. Both sides have scruples about making moves, and the scale of the war will not be very large, and it is a good opportunity for us to intervene. As long as we send the personnel and officers to Huaxia, then they will be responsible for everything else, and we will not be cannon fodder, at least not the first wave of cannon fodder. I know the officers and veterans you can always contact who were forcibly discharged after the war. Trotsky continued to add fire.

"Go back and ask your master for a complete plan. In addition, when the price is opened, we at least cannot be cheaper than General Denikin back then. After half a ring, Blyukhel stood up violently and said indignantly!

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