Age of Conquest Reborn

On the battlefield in Outer Mongolia, the Independent Division troops were fighting fiercely with the Soviet army. Under such circumstances, the Soviet Ambassador to China, Simba Pumiyan, actually sent a telegram. No wonder Colonel Chen Feng, the director of the Communications Department, looked weird.

Tang Qiuli was not surprised. He knew that the heat was almost up and Stalin should be willing to negotiate. Even though he had no choice but to negotiate, he had to negotiate. This was also an extremely important part of his strategic layout in the Far East, forcing the Soviets to

To sit at the negotiating table, of course, the prerequisite is that Stalin must offer a bargaining chip of sufficient weight.

Tang Qiuli received the telegram, "Dear Vice Chairman Tang, I am Simba Pumiyan, Ambassador of the Soviet Union to my country. I have received instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our country to discuss negotiation matters with you. People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Government Molotov Comrade Husband, as the special envoy of Comrade Stalin, will negotiate with you. The time and place of the negotiation will be determined by you!" This is the entire content of the telegram.

"Molotov, I'm an old acquaintance and have dealt with him many times," Tang Qiuli couldn't help but think with interest, with a sarcastic smile on his lips. Stalin sent such a heavyweight, which shows that he was in a good mood for negotiations.

It was quite urgent, a bit like seeking medical attention in a hurry.

Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe and Communications Director Chen Feng saw the division commander's meaningful smile. They couldn't help but look at each other and thought to themselves: "I'm afraid, the Soviets' actions have long been expected by the division commander!"

"Commander, how do we reply to the Soviets' telegram?" Chen Feng asked for instructions.

Tang Qiuli said without hesitation: "Call back to the Soviet Ambassador to China and tell us that we agree to negotiate. The location of the negotiation will be in Cullen. What time is it? In two days!"

Then, Tang Qiuli looked at Zhao Yuhe and said with a smile: "Yuhe, Stalin's special envoy Molotov, is a cunning guy. If he is to preside over the negotiations, there will be a lot of hard-nosed bargaining. In this way, Molotov

When Toph arrives in Cullen, you should contact him first, and it's best to squeeze out all the water in him first. Then just show your trump card."

Zhao Yuhe rolled his eyes and replied: "Okay, Commander, let me deal with this guy first. What do you mean, hang him up for a few days to make the Soviets anxious and angry, and then start formal negotiations?"

Tang Qiuli laughed, pointed at Zhao Yuhe and said: "Yuhe, you are really not simple. You know how to use tactics. Director Chen, in the reply to the Soviet Ambassador to China, add this: Our full authority negotiator

, will be appointed by General Zhao Yuhe, Chief of Staff of the Independent Division, to give Molotov a blow first and then test Stalin’s sincerity!”

Zhao Yuhe geared up and said, "Commander, I have been with you for so long, and I have learned almost all the strategies. The Soviets took the initiative to negotiate. They are food delivered to our door, and we are not allowed to eat it. Commander, just watch it!"

"He said excitedly.

After Chen Feng left, Zhao Yuhe said: "Division commander, the Soviet Union's request for negotiation has been settled. How will the division commander reply to Deputy Commander Liu and whether to order our troops in the Far East to stay put?

Tang Qiuli smiled slyly and said: "Yuhe, negotiations and our military operations are two different things until the Soviets have come up with enough bargaining chips to impress me. Call Deputy Commander Liu back and your department will follow up immediately.

Soviet Army Reinforcement Department

The team should keep an appropriate distance, that is, put a certain amount of pressure on the Soviet army without exchanging fire with it. Brother Tiehan can consider the specific measures. In addition, inform Deputy Commander Liu of what Stalin wants to negotiate, and he will know what to do.

of!"

After Zhao Yuhe left, Tang Qiuli touched his chin and thought: "What bargaining chip will Stalin use this time?"

After receiving the call back from the Independent Division, the Soviet Ambassador to China Simba Pumiyan did not dare to neglect and hurriedly sent the telegram intact to Moscow. Molotov, who was ready to set off with the telegram in hand, was so angry that he gritted his teeth.

, in diplomatic circles

After struggling for many years, he understood what it meant. That damn Chinese, he was not afraid of delay. He did not show his face first, and sent his chief of staff, just to get the maximum benefit. The one who finally made the final decision was Tang.

Qiu Li.

This is his usual tactic, and of course he is well versed in it. However, it still makes Molotov extremely uncomfortable if it falls on him. However, what can be done? The Soviet Union took the initiative to ask for negotiations, and was originally passive.

Yes, even if he knew the other party's intentions, he still had to go for it. "The situation forces us!" Molotov lamented in his heart.

In late May, the Japanese Far East Expeditionary Force and the Korean Garrison Army finally arrived at the Far East battlefield after several days of rapid march. Prince Zain, who was eager to end the campaign, issued the order for a general attack on the battle without giving the troops time to rest.

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At dawn on May 23, the Japanese Far East Army launched a full-line attack on the Soviet Far Eastern Front from four directions at the same time. As soon as the battle began, it entered a fever pitch. Faced with the crazy attack of the Japanese army, the troops of the Soviet Far Eastern Front

Fell into a bitter struggle.

However, with the news that Comrade Stalin was personally commanding the reinforcements, the morale of the Soviet soldiers rose to an all-time high. They even launched a local counterattack against the Japanese army. Millions of soldiers from both sides of the Japanese and Soviet sides were killed on the battlefield.

The sky is dark and the earth is dark, with flesh and blood flying everywhere.

On the evening of May 23, the Japanese troops, who had been attacking all day, failed to break through the Soviet defensive positions. The offensive was blocked across the board. The casualties paid by the Japanese troops exceeded expectations. The situation was immediately reported to Khabarovsk.

Prince Jae-in at the headquarters.

Major General Yamada, head of the staff headquarters of the Japanese Far East Campaign Headquarters, was reporting to Prince Zain on the first day of the offensive. "Commander-in-Chief, the first day of the offensive did not achieve the expected results. The resistance of the Soviet troops must be maintained," he said.

It exceeded our expectations, and even encountered a counter-attack by Soviet troops in a local direction. The troops suffered heavy casualties. In addition, according to the analysis of telegrams sent by various offensive troops to the headquarters, our generals commanding on the front line were generally impatient.

Commander-in-Chief, this is a situation that must be taken seriously!"

Prince Zai Ren was silent. Indeed, the first day of the battle did not go well. This was something he had not expected. He was exhausted from the long battle. The Soviet Far East Army was surrounded by all sides and had such combat effectiveness and resistance.

Will, that can only mean one thing. The thing that I was most worried about has happened. The two Soviet front troops stranded on the line from Chita to Irkutsk have begun to return reinforcements. Otherwise, the start of the offensive cannot be explained.

On the first day, the expected results were not achieved.

However, Prince Zai Ren did not have any good way to solve this problem. Apart from a strong attack, there was no more clever way, because a considerable part of his troops were allocated to block the Soviet army's return reinforcements. The strength of the attacking troops was only slightly

It is impossible to overtake the Soviet army and form an absolute advantage.

Prince Zai Ren was silent, and Major General Yamada also said nothing. The atmosphere in the office seemed very depressing. In fact, at this moment, Major General Yamada had countless thoughts running through his mind. It could be said that he racked his brains and worked hard. If

Under such circumstances, if you can come up with a clever plan to change the situation on the battlefield, your value will rise to a higher level. It is not impossible to immediately take over the position of chief of staff of the headquarters!

Regrettably, in this regard, Major General Yamada obviously lacks talent and experience. He is very good at making small moves and commanding millions of troops to fight. This is just trying to catch up. However, he must come up with a way. I didn't see it.

Well, His Highness the Prince's eyes began to focus on himself.

Major General Yamada was so anxious that he was covered in white hair and sweat, but his head was like a bowl of mush. Prince Zairen looked heavy and said: "Yamada-kun, facing this situation, I want to hear your suggestions. Do you have any suggestions?"

Strategies to change the current situation?”

"Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, um-what, I-actually!" Major General Yamada hesitated, with beads of sweat uncontrollably appearing on his forehead.

Prince Zai Ren frowned slightly, "Yamada-kun, if you have any difficulties, just tell me, I won't mind!"

Major General Yamada almost fainted, and secretly cried out in his heart, "What the hell are you talking about? I have nothing to say!" But His Highness the Prince has said so, and it seems that he won't be able to get through without showing something real.

Guan, but what kind of real thing is there in my stomach? Isn’t it fatal?

The road to heaven is boundless. At this moment, "Bang, bang, bang!" The door of the office was knocked heavily. Before Prince Zairen could speak, Major General Yamada hurriedly shouted: "Come in!" Oops, at this moment

, Major General Yamada is extremely grateful to those who knock on the door, just like family members.

A Lieutenant Colonel and Staff Officer, with a nervous look on his face, pushed the door in and stood at attention with a "Bang!" and said, "Your Excellency, the Commander-in-Chief, received an urgent telegram from Lieutenant General Haruhiko, Commander of the Battle Guard Group, about a month away from the Imperial Army's blocking line."

More than a hundred kilometers away, the forward troops of the Soviet Union's Outer Xing'anling Front were discovered!"

Prince Zai Ren was shocked. Although it was basically certain that the Soviet army would return to aid Zhukov, once it became a reality, it was still difficult for him to accept. Not only was he frustrated in strategic judgment, but he was also worried about the current situation of the Far East campaign.

However, Major General Yamada felt a sense of relief. He could have other urgent matters to divert His Highness the Prince's attention, and he did not have to be embarrassed for the time being. He received the telegram and read it roughly, and his heart was shaking. Even though the combat commander was an amateur,

But this did not prevent him from seeing what a huge impact the Soviet reinforcements would have on the Far East campaign. Although he was shocked, he felt lucky at the same time.

Unexpectedly, my original suggestion, which I made by mistake, was actually verified. The Soviet army indeed responded with reinforcements. It seemed that this bet was right. No matter what the final result of the Far East Battle was, I would be the winner.

Of course, from my own perspective, I definitely hope that the Imperial Japanese Army can achieve a complete victory.

Major General Yamada looked at Prince Zai Ren, who was frowning, and felt that under this situation, he should say something.

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