In the "Secret Treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union", it was stipulated that in the event of a war between the Chinese Empire and the United States, Soviet Russia had to go to war against the Chinese Empire within a month. www.biquge.info Of course, in order to prevent Soviet Russia from deliberately dragging the United States into the water, the Americans specifically stated in the treaty that if Soviet Russia first went to war with the Chinese Empire, the United States would have reason to refuse to participate in the war.

Such conditions were undoubtedly somewhat unfair to Soviet Russia. However, Soviet Russia finally agreed to this treaty solely because the Americans gave enough benefits. The United States promised to provide Soviet Russia with a sum of $100 million in free aid in the next three months, and this aid will be handed over to Soviet Russia in the form of industrial equipment, weapons and equipment, and resources such as steel, aluminum, tungsten powder, and manganese powder, which Soviet Russia needs. In addition, in the coming year, the United States will provide Soviet Russia with a loan of $500 million. This loan, too, was paid for with resources. In particular, crude oil, the United States will supply Soviet Russia with a million tons of gasoline and high-quality aviation gasoline. to help Soviet Russia strengthen its combat readiness.

Since the Americans have paid such a big condition, Soviet Russia has taken other people's money, so it is natural that they will have to work for others. On the very day the secret treaty was signed, Stalin assured Hopkins. Once a war breaks out between China and the United States, Soviet Russia will send no less than three million troops to attack the Chinese Empire. Such a guarantee has greatly satisfied the US side. Even if there are some flaws in the Soviet and Russian guarantees, as long as the promises are fulfilled, the pressure on the United States will be much reduced. After all, in the event of a war with the Chinese Empire, the pressure on the United States to admit it would be very terrifying. With Soviet Russia sharing a part, the United States will be in a much better position.

Hopkins returned from Soviet Russia, and this secret treaty made the relationship between Soviet Russia and the United States enter the honeymoon stage. A large number of merchant ships traveled between the United States and Soviet Russia, and these merchant ships transported a large number of machinery and equipment, weapons and equipment, and various resources.

The close contacts between the United States and Soviet Russia cannot, of course, be hidden from the Chinese Empire. In this regard, the Chinese Empire turned a blind eye. Even if the Americans strengthened their armament with Soviet Russia, it would pose a serious threat to the Chinese Empire. However, the primary goal of the Chinese Empire in the war was to defeat the United States and compress American power on the eastern coast of the Pacific Ocean, so that the Chinese Empire would have enough time to occupy the entire Pacific islands. Thus building a naval defense fortress against the United States. After that, a war will be waged against Soviet Russia.

In mid-March 4637, the Emperor ordered all the senior generals of the Imperial Army* to return to Yanjing, the capital of the Empire, to hold a pre-war meeting at the General Staff. The commanders of the armies of the Imperial Army, the commanders of the independent units, the fleet commanders of the Navy, and the commanders of the Air Force all attended the meeting. At this meeting, the General Staff will issue operational orders and combat missions for the units. Clarify the Empire's operational objectives in future wars, as well as the various tactics to be used, etc.

On the day of the meeting, in the large conference room of the General Staff, a star shone brightly, and the military generals who participated in the meeting had the lowest rank of major general. Moreover, major generals are still in the minority. All are generals of lieutenant general and above. On the Cabinet side, the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of Industry were all present at the meeting. After all, war has never been just a matter for the military, but also about the fate of the entire country. Therefore, the cabinet must also be involved. Once a war breaks out, the government will give its full support to the army to win the war. Only by winning the war can the empire become the hegemon of the world. If the war is lost, the empire will pay a heavy price. This is a winner-takes-all era, and if you want your empire to stay strong, you have to win the battlefield. Otherwise, everything will be empty talk.

Emperor Wu Haoxuan sat on the throne, and next to him, sat the Crown Prince Wu Pengfei. Even if Wu Haoxuan is now over fifty years old. However, arriving at the impending world war still made him very excited.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it is clear to everyone that war is on the verge of breaking out. It is estimated that within half a year the war will break out. Therefore, the army, navy, and air force of the empire must be prepared for war. Once war breaks out, the Empire must go all out to win the war. Over the past few decades, the Empire has been in an advantageous position in foreign wars, winning every battle. However, I hope that in this battle, the Empire will still be able to win, and we will not have the capital to lose, and if we fail, we will fall into a place of no return. Therefore, in this battle, everyone must guard against arrogance and rashness. Wu Haoxuan said.

The military and political ministers of the empire all looked serious. To be able to get to where we are today, everyone knows what the next big war will mean for the Empire. If it wins, then, naturally, the empire will really rise and become the hegemon of the world. If it fails, then the empire will probably face a serious crisis. Although it will not wipe out the country and the species, I am afraid that it will be very sad in the future. Originally, because the Empire's * army continued to win in wars, the Empire's * army developed some pride. However, now we all know that this thinking must be overcome. Otherwise, once something goes wrong, not to mention that His Majesty the Emperor can't spare them, even they themselves can't spare their own.

"In addition, I would like to emphasize that the contents of this military meeting will be highly classified by the state, and once leaked, it will have a serious impact on the security and interests of the empire. So, whoever sits in this must keep confidentiality in mind. Otherwise, no matter who is involved, they will be dealt with by military law. Wu Haoxuan warned.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The high-ranking generals of the empire replied one after another.

"Next, the Chief of the General Staff will deploy to you the military disposition of the Imperial* army." Wu Haoxuan said.

Everyone looked at the Chief of the General Staff, Marshal Jiang Baili, waiting for his words.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in the future war, there are two main directions of the Empire's operations. One is in the Pacific direction and the other is in the European direction. Therefore, the General Staff distinguished it between the Eastern and Western Fronts. The operational goal of the Eastern Front is to defeat the United States, the empire's main enemy, and when necessary, the empire must even be ready to land in the United States and destroy the United States in one fell swoop. On the Western Front, the other great enemy of the empire, Soviet Russia, was to be faced. On the Western Front, we may join our German allies in attacking Soviet Russia. Of course, once Soviet Russia was destroyed, the relationship between the Reich and Germany was up for debate. Maybe we'll turn against each other because of this. Marshal Jiang Baili said.

Even if Germany was an ally of the Reich, its allies could turn against each other at any time. For the sake of national interests, the possibility of the Reich and Germany turning against each other will be very great.

"On the Eastern Front, the Empire will concentrate the main forces of the Navy, the main forces of the Marine Corps and part of the army to launch an attack on the United States. The objectives of the first phase will be accomplished by the Navy. There are navies that wipe out U.S. naval power in the Pacific in one fell swoop. The goal of the second phase is to occupy all the British, French, and American islands in the Pacific Ocean, including Australia and the Hawaiian Islands. The third stage is to launch an attack on the US mainland. Of course, if the third phase of the operation was to be launched, the Imperial Army would need to dispatch the main forces. Marshal Jiang Baili said. After all, the United States is a big country, and it is among the top in the world in terms of population and industry. In particular, the empire had to cross the vast Pacific Ocean to fight the United States. Therefore, the empire must concentrate the main force of the army. Otherwise, the empire may be defeated.

"The commander of the Eastern Front, after the decision of His Majesty, appointed General Cai Songpo with full command. After this meeting, General Cai Songpo will form the Eastern Front Command. Full command of the army, navy, and air force on the Eastern Front to launch an attack on the United States. Marshal Jiang Baili said.

Admiral Cai Songpo straightened his chest, he was also very excited to be able to become the commander of the Eastern Front in the future war of the empire, which represented the empire's war against the United States! If the Empire can win this battle, then becoming the Marshal of the Empire is just around the corner.

"On the Western Front, the Empire will concentrate the main forces of the Army and Air Force. However, the Western Front needed to be on the defensive until the Imperial* army could achieve a decisive victory on the Eastern Front. Relying on the balanced defensive positions built by the Imperial Army, the living forces and technical weapons of the Soviet Russians were consumed. The Imperial Air Force will launch a strategic bombing campaign against Soviet Russia to further attack Russia's war potential. When the time is ripe, launch a full-scale counterattack and destroy Soviet Russia in one fell swoop. Marshal Jiang Baili said.

The reason why the empire took a defensive position on the Western Front was, on the one hand, a two-front battle, which put a lot of pressure on the empire. On the other hand, they wanted not to let the Germans take advantage. Once the Reich went all out to fight against Soviet Russia, wouldn't that be a great favor to the Germans? At that time, the Germans, who had integrated Europe, would be in trouble if they took the opportunity to attack the Reich. Therefore, the existence of Soviet Russia, to a certain extent, can play a buffer role between China and Germany.

"The commander of the battlefield on the Western Front is General Zhang Yunnong. At the end of this meeting, General Zhang Yunnong will form the Western Front Command. Marshal Jiang Baili said.

In addition to the eastern and western fronts, there are other battlefields. For example, the battlefields of West Asia and North Africa, the battlefields of South Asia, and so on. It's just that, compared with the Eastern and Western Fronts, the rest of the battlefields are much smaller in scale, and their impact on the empire is far less than that of the Eastern and Western Fronts. Of course, in these battles, too, it is necessary to ensure that the Empire wins. (To be continued.) )