Chapter 156 Digging a pit for the Soviet Union
"Will we give the Soviets too much benefits this time?" At this time, Scherner asked Cialek in the wolf's den.
During this period, Cialek stayed in the wolf's den, and he had no intention of meeting the Soviet Union's foreign minister. Ribbintrov's conditions were instructed by Cialek.
The Soviets had no choice but to attack Iran! Iran is a friend of Germany and cannot be violated by the Soviets. Even if Germany risked the war with the Soviet Union, it would not give up Iran's interests.
Germany's actions in Iran are more direct than in Finland.
But on the other hand, Germany is quite tolerant of the Soviet Union, which is promised to divide India with the Soviet Union.
If the Soviet Union had obtained India, it would be no different from getting Iran. In short, the Soviets would have obtained a passage to the Indian Ocean south. The powerful Soviet Union was of course not in line with Germany's strategic interests.
Listening to the questions from his subordinates, Cirick couldn't help but smile: "As long as Iran is still in our hands, even if the entire Indian subcontinent is given to the Soviet Union, what can the Soviets do? Can they connect their territory together? Don't forget, there is still Afghanistan in the middle!"
Cialick was relaxed because he knew the current situation very well.
If the Soviets wanted to go south, they had to pass through Afghanistan. Central Asia was full of mountains, and only Afghanistan was easier to walk through. Only by passing through Afghanistan can we reach the Pakistani region in later generations.
Now, the German army is in trouble. After occupying the entire Middle East, it will take a lot of energy to consolidate the order in the Middle East. Therefore, it will be very difficult to continue chasing George VI.
However, this is just the result of our unwillingness to continue to increase troops in the Middle East, because our main force will be used to deal with the Soviet Union!
There is no need to pay much attention to India's problems now. George VI, who fled to India, could not cause too much storm, but they had to face many problems. In addition to the Soviets, the island countries would also attack the Indian Ocean.
Afghanistan was a must-pass on the Soviet Union's road to the south, and the Kingdom of Afghanistan was absolutely unwilling to be controlled by the Soviet Union. In later generations, Afghanistan was called the cemetery of the empire.
If the Soviets really take the bait and go to fight Afghanistan, then they just need to watch the fun by the side. They don’t need their own support at all. Afghanistan can waste the Soviets to death.
Neither the Soviet Union nor the United States had gained any actual benefits in Afghanistan, and it was simply not worth the loss. This was Cialek digging a hole for the Soviet Union.
This is one aspect, and as for the other aspect, of course, it is the intercepting of Soviet intelligence.
The Soviets' plan for the thunderstorm has been a highly confidential plan so far, and there is not much substantive content. The German intelligence agencies have noticed this plan.
The Soviets actually wanted to do it first? Of course, Germany could not let the Soviets do it. Wouldn't it be better to let the Soviets go to Afghanistan to suck their passion?
In the end, if the Soviets do this, they will offend the United States again. How can the United States provide support to the Soviets?
Cialek's analysis was very clear, and everyone present nodded in agreement. The plan of Cialek's head of state was indeed far-sighted!
"Ribbintrov sent a telegram saying that the Soviets wanted us to make a commitment not to build bomber bases in Iraq and Iran, and not to deploy bombers." At this moment, Keitel entered and said.
What the Soviets were worried about was the safety of their Baku oil field! After hearing this request, Cirick immediately made a decision: "No problem, I can agree to them. We only deploy fighter jets in these two countries."
What's the use of signing an agreement? It's not for tearing it down? It's just that the Soviets' concerns are really correct. If they go to war with the Soviet Union, they will definitely blow up the Baku oil field as soon as possible and make the Soviet armored troops scrap iron.
Historically, Germany has suffered from the dilemma of oil shortage, and this war has put the Soviets under such constraints!
"The news that Head of Cialis, the news that he had just come from the United States is as you expected, Roosevelt really wanted to hold the third presidential campaign!" Reinhardt reported to Cialis excitedly.
Roosevelt, this cripple man, is really very energetic. He actually wants to destroy the practice of the US presidential election. The practice created by the first founding president Washington automatically retired after serving as president for two terms.
Starting from Washington, the later presidents maintained this tradition out of respect for him, that is, if they were re-elected once, they would not seek new re-election. Now, Roosevelt actually wants to continue to be the president!
Move a small stool and watch the good show on the other side of the ocean!
Senator Albourne Barkley sat quietly in his position, knowing that his mission was over.
Now, this is an internal Democratic Party meeting held in Chicago. This meeting is to conduct presidential nominations within the Democratic Party, first identify presidential candidates within the party, and then compete with Republican presidential candidates.
Albourne has announced Roosevelt's statement to the conference. Roosevelt has no desire or purpose to serve as the next president. After all, Roosevelt is shameless and cannot break the convention left by President Washington.
"The delegates can elect anyone you like." Alben was still arguing about Roosevelt's decision half an hour ago.
However, just as the delegates determined the new nomination list, Senator List Hill submitted President Roosevelt's name.
As a result, the atmosphere in the entire venue was very chaotic.
"Everyone knows that we are in a special period and our country is experiencing a huge disaster." Lister explained to the people present the reason for his nomination: "In this case, our country is not suitable for a new president, not for a new change. If someone else is replaced, the country's policies will change."
"In the face of the great crisis, our President Roosevelt used powerful means to save our country from the economic crisis through reforms. Now, our country is in another crisis. We are experiencing the worst crisis ever. Our Pacific Fleet has been destroyed and our homeland is suffering. In such a war period, I think we should not change new people to be our president."
Unlike in history, now, the war has begun! This is an extraordinary period, and of course, we must use unconventional methods to deal with it.
Chapter completed!