Soviet Union 1991

Is Germany going to make the United States its enemy? Chirac felt that he must have heard wrongly.

You have always been the flag-bearer of the anti-Soviet regime. What are you going to do when such a show suddenly happens?

However, considering the German background, there is a reason for this approach, because after the German Civil War, the forces of the Federal Republic of Germany have been severely suppressed once. Now, a considerable number of people from the German Democratic Renaissance Party, which supports the development of Germany, came from East Germany* stand out. If they had not come to power with the slogans of anti-refugees and jobs for all, rallying a large number of people's hearts and minds, they would have never been able to defeat the left-wing forces in European politics with deep political roots in the election. Because of this, Krenz must make a quick decision after taking power again, eliminate all political forces that may oppose him, and then firmly insert the chess pieces into the Republic.

"Well, if you really want to follow your own standards and form an alliance of European major powers... shouldn't you be the first to solve the problems left over from history? Let the anti-Soviet Western Europe take the lead in establishing an economic and political cooperation alliance with the Soviet Union and put aside their opposition. Don’t you think it’s a bit unrealistic to become a unified development organization in Europe?”

Chirac kindly reminded the other party that although it was very different from the other party's propaganda for decades, "the propaganda of Western Europe for decades has described the Soviet Union as an evil empire in the eyes of the people. Although they have lost the potential for expansion, if you want to form the Three Kingdoms Alliance The organization must take into account the domestic opposition forces. Even if Germany claims this, your brothers in the EU will definitely not agree with your approach, so don’t you need to take the lead in solving those headaches? "

"This is Germany's own affair. There is no need for France to worry. We have always been prepared. Besides, France and Germany were feuds and sworn enemies back then. Now it is different sitting in the same living room and talking about the future development of Europe. Nothing is static. Dead enemies become allies, not because of tradition, but because of interests.”

In the eyes of politicians, interests are above all else.

Krenz's answer surprised Chirac. Especially when he saw the other party's mastery of operations, the idea of ​​insider trading behind the big country flashed through his mind. But anyway, France believes in an independent policy, and the transactions behind them have nothing to do with them.

As he said, everything is a matter of interests.

However, there is another problem on the French side, which is also the most fundamental core of interests.

"Even if Germany and the Soviet Union are willing to form an alliance, why do you think that I will agree to the proposal of forming a Triple Alliance?"

Chirac has said before that the national policy should be independence. Joining the EU and becoming the leader of the Mediterranean Union are both profitable. However, on this issue, he cannot see what benefits there are.

He stared at Krenz in front of him with a calm expression, expecting the other party to give a satisfactory answer.

"Because we can provide oil loans to Europe. According to the current oil price standards, this loan will become a trump card for Germany and France to survive the economic crisis. Coupled with the Soviet Union's previous generous sales in the Mediterranean Alliance, France will not I won’t be moved.”

Oil is Yanayev's best trump card, especially in this era when oil prices continue to soar, and he can still look at the future of Western Europe with a cold eye that has nothing to do with himself.

Even when the collapse occurred, Yanayev had already stopped and escaped, and there was no need to worry about the final outcome.

In addition to plundering Jewish capital, Hitler's policy at that time was to issue bonds and relieve the US debt. Overdrafts and high loans pushed Germany to the brink of collapse.

If the German Democratic Renaissance Party wants to revitalize the sluggish economy and ensure employment, it must vigorously support the real economy and expand Germany's military strength. He does not mind if Germany provokes chaos and then dumps arms on a large scale.

He is not afraid that Germany will mess up the situation in Europe, but he is afraid that Germany will not dare to take action.

Eastern Europe was in chaos, and the Soviet Union, which had tolerated it for many years, had the opportunity to take drastic action. Today's military deterrence and proxy wars are nothing more than small conflicts. Once the chaos threatens border security, he will not hesitate to take action.

This was the last plot laid by Marshal Otyarkov for Yanayev before his retirement. From supporting the East German opposition when the situation was favorable, to forcing Germany to establish a pro-Soviet government after dividing the political power, and then encouraging Germany to expand its armed forces, stimulate military industry, and boost domestic demand, until it finally becomes too big to lose, it will become a war in Europe. fuse.

"It's not that Germany is stupid and forcibly creates chaos, but because under the pressure of the debt crisis, the German Democratic Renaissance Party that came to power will definitely adopt the policy of state control of the economy in order to save the country. Coupled with the loans we provide, everything will be The prerequisites have been met. This is why we are willing to risk the other party's attitude of abandoning the debt to support Germany, so that it can become the introduction of chaos in Europe and seek opportunities for us to change the pattern."

If the Soviet Union could not be transformed from a second-rate second-rate country into a quasi-first-rate country of influence, Yanayev's efforts in Europe would be in vain.

"If they repudiate the debt, won't we suffer a loss?"

Considering that Russia had done this in another timeline, Yanayev couldn't help but worry about whether history would repeat itself in Europe.

"Then General Secretary Yanaev has no way to change our strategic space, which has been compressed? If there is a better way to break the deadlock, I think you would not have been troubled from the beginning of your administration to now, right?"

Yanaev has never forgotten the look in Ogarkov's eyes when he was refuted, as if he could see through people's hearts at a glance, "If there is no way, this is a desperate gamble. Of course, we can also use France to sanction the other party. Wasn't the Hamburg Treaty signed in order to deal with this situation? With this life-saving treaty in hand, even if Western Europe regrets, we don't have to worry about not having the means to sanction Germany. Besides, if Germany regrets, their subsequent debt problem will become a bargaining chip to make things worse."

Worse than ever?

Wait.

1998 happened to be the beginning of the financial crisis that swept the world. If Germany really regretted, Yanaev, who anticipated the development of history, would blackmail the other party at this time until there was nothing left.

The request made by Yanaev when the ambassador to Berlin met with Krenz was conveyed to President Chirac intactly. (To be continued.)