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"This ......," Mikoyan suddenly did not know what to say. Although, Soviet Russia has recovered from the remnants of the last time. A large number of armies were rebuilt. However, these armies of Soviet Russia were heavily dependent on war materials supplied by the Americans. Although the weapons and equipment were all produced by Soviet Russia itself. However, the machines and materials for the production of these weapons and equipment are inseparable from the support of the Americans. In particular, the fuel needed for planes, tanks, and trucks was provided by the United States to Soviet Russia. If this assistance is lost, then the war potential of Soviet Russia will drop sharply.

Although Mikoyan did not answer, Stalin already knew the answer from the expression on his face.

"Comrade Stalin, the current international situation is very unfavorable for us, and the military strength of the Don Germany in the Chinese Empire is very strong. Their successive victories on the battlefield have increased their military strength. And we are caught between the Chinese Empire and Germany. If the two of them unite to invade us, it will be very difficult for us to resist it. If the Americans cut off support for us any longer, we will be even more unable to defend ourselves. Voroshilov also said.

"We have five million heroic commanders and fighters, can't we defeat the Chinese and the Germans?" Stalin was somewhat angry. If we talk about the number of troops, the number of troops in Soviet Russia is definitely quite large. It is also among the best in the world. And, if necessary, they were able to further expand their army, even increasing the number of troops to 10 million. It's just that the industrial strength of Soviet Russia is not enough to arm 10 million people. In modern warfare, it is no longer the time to give soldiers a rifle and a few rounds of ammunition to get them into battle.

"Comrade Stalin, although our army is numerous, it fought very bravely. However, we have to admit that our enemies are also stronger. We are well aware of the strength of the Chinese. The Americans they fought in the Pacific were losing one after another, and on the European battlefield, they were able to defeat us in one fell swoop. Even, the Chinese simply did not do their best. If they give it their all, it's hard for me to imagine we can withstand their attacks. Voroshilov said stiffly. Although, he knew that such a truth would make Stalin very dissatisfied. But if he doesn't say it all first. In the event that Stalin, hot-headed, ordered an attack on the Chinese* army, suffered another crushing defeat, then he would have to bear the corresponding responsibility. Although he was the People's Commissar of Defense of the Council of People's Commissars of Soviet Russia, Stalin had become a little distrustful of him because of his last failure. He didn't want to give Stalin any more excuses to deal with him.

"What about the others? What do you think we should do now? "Stalin's head hurts a little.

"Comrade Stalin, can we perfunctory the Americans? Hold them back, and on the one hand continue to receive assistance from them. On the other hand, we did not attack the Chinese Empire as they wished. In this case, it should be the best choice. Molotov said.

"Are Americans so perfunctory? Besides, last time they directly threatened us with the cut off of aid. Stalin said. In the last war, if the Americans had not threatened them with no aid, they would never have taken the initiative to attack the Chinese* army, and naturally they would not have suffered that fiasco.

The group deliberated for a while, but nothing could come to an end. This made Stalin even more dissatisfied.

"Alright, that's all for the meeting. When Hopkins came, Comrade Molotov was in charge of receiving him and trying to figure out from him what they wanted to do. Then I will meet him again. Stalin said.

"Okay, Comrade Stalin." Molotov nodded. Now they have nothing to do but see the move.

The train that Hopkins took was slowly moving all the way to Moscow. Because of the railway standards in Soviet Russia, they were different from those in Europe and other countries. In addition, their technology is not as good as that of European and American powers, so that the railway capacity of Soviet Russia has always been relatively poor.

Hopkins and his entourage were in the carriage prepared for them, and they were doing well. The Soviet and Russian sides took care of them almost meticulously. Still, in the carriage, no one will talk about business. Because they know very well that in this specially prepared carriage, it is not known how many bugs prepared by the Russians were prepared. So, they always talk about things that don't matter in the carriage.

However, Hopkins also had some headaches about how to persuade Soviet Russia to launch an attack on the Chinese Empire. After all, the last time the Russians were fooled. Now it's definitely not so easy to get them fooled again. The leader of Soviet Russia is not a fool.

"I hope this trip to Moscow will go well." Hopkins said secretly. He now has only two hole cards in his hand. One is to cut off the aid of Soviet Russia in order to threaten Soviet Russia. The other is to use oil from the Middle East to lure Soviet Russia. The abundant oil resources in the Middle East have been developed, which is a huge attraction for Soviet Russia. In order to develop the domestic industry and economy, the Soviet Russia's oppression of the domestic peasants was outrageous. In this time and space, because of the loss of the Baku oil fields, Soviet Russia was even more lacking in funds for industrial development. The only thing they can exchange for foreign exchange is some mineral resources and agricultural products. Therefore, the peasants of Soviet Russia have always had a very difficult life. If it weren't for the high-pressure policy of the Soviet Russian government, chaos might have arisen long ago. Even so, there were peasants in Soviet Russia who did not know how many people were looking forward to the restoration of the Russian Empire.

If Soviet Russia can obtain oil from the Middle East, then many of the problems they face will be solved. With the help of this oil, Soviet Russia was even able to become one of the most powerful and wealthy countries in the world. In addition, they were able to gain a coveted outlet to the Indian Ocean. You know, since the time of Tsarist Russia, the Russians have wanted to get an outlet to the sea in the Indian Ocean. It's just that under the encirclement and interception of the British, it has never been able to succeed.

After the United States prescribes these conditions, the possibility of Soviet Russia being deceived is still very high. Of course, Hopkins did not expect the Russian offensive plan to be successful. However, all the United States hopes is for the Soviet Union and Russia to launch an attack to buy enough time for the United States. Even if the Chinese Empire used this to destroy Soviet Russia, it would not have much impact on the United States.

On May 4, Hopkins' train finally arrived in Moscow. Molotov, Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of Soviet Russia and People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, personally greeted Hopkins at the train station, which completely gave him enough face.

"Your Excellency, welcome to Moscow once again." Molotov smiled all over his face.

"Hello, Your Excellency." Hopkins is also an old face with a bad smile, and people who don't know will meet because they are old friends.

After a pleasant exchange at the station, Hopkins and Molotov got into a car, a high-end sedan that the United States had donated to Soviet Russia, which they used as a concierge car.

After getting into the car, Hopkins began to ask questions impatiently: "Your Excellency, I would like to meet Your Excellency Stalin. ”

"Your Excellency, Comrade Stalin has been busy lately, and we can talk about anything first. If Comrade Stalin had time, he would have received you. Molotov said.

Hopkinston knew that Stalin was avoiding him. This made it even more difficult for him to convince Soviet Russia.

Along the way, Hopkins turned to Molotov about other issues and did not say anything about the main points of the meeting.

That afternoon, Hopkins and Molotov had a formal conversation.

"Your Excellency, the current situation is very unfavorable for us. We have just suffered a crushing defeat in the Pacific. It is estimated that it will not be long before the Chinese occupy the entire Pacific Ocean, endangering our homeland. Therefore, we hope that Soviet Russia can help us at this time. Hopkins said.

"Your Excellency, how do you want us to help you?" Molotov asked quietly. Of course he knew what Hopkins meant. It's just that now he's deliberately pretending to be stupid.

"Your Excellency, what the United States needs now is time. It will take time for us to arm our armed forces and develop newer weapons and equipment. If we are to complete our preparations, we will not be able to do so until at least the middle of next year. Hopkins said.

Molotov nodded, but did not speak. The United States has industrial and economic and scientific prowess that is the envy of Soviet Russia. Although there is still a big gap between the weapons and equipment of the United States and the Chinese Empire. However, they are already playing catch-up. Now the gap has begun to narrow.

"Your Excellency, the United States hopes that Soviet Russia will once again launch a large-scale attack on the Chinese Empire, so that the Chinese Empire will not be able to launch a large-scale invasion of the United States at this time. When we are ready, we don't have to be afraid of the Chinese. At that time, it will be time for us to unite and launch a counterattack to defeat the Chinese in one fell swoop. Hopkins said.

Molotov sneered in his heart, if Soviet Russia really bought time for the United States, then Soviet Russia would probably have perished. It was only the United States that counterattacked the Chinese Empire, and there was nothing to do with Soviet Russia at all. (To be continued.) )