Beiyang 1917

1918年7月16ri19：45伏尔加河畔萨马拉市政厅大会议室

"Three days are definitely not enough, Vasily Nikolaevich, you must know that only the four major cities of Saratov, Voronezh, Kursk and Tsaritsyn, plus a dozen other small cities, In total, there are more than 100 million residents in the city.

Moreover, the lower reaches of the Volga River were originally one of the main food-producing areas in Russia, the land of fish and rice. The population of the city is not counted, and the population of the countryside alone is no less than 300 million. Three days is not enough time for them to walk from Tsaritsyn to Voronjeri of!This place is given to you in the Volga Federation, but the factories, workers and farmers have to follow us to the north, right? " Chicherin, the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union, yelled loudly.

"I said, Georgy Vasilyevich, who told you that factories, workers and peasants had to follow you to the north? Who told you? We gave you three days to allow Moscow to retreat to the local Soviet The Red Army and Soviet political institutions and personnel at all levels, of course, are willing to follow you to the working class in the north, you can also follow! Other pots and pans are not allowed to be taken away!"

The Prime Minister of the Volga Federal Autonomous Government looked coldly at Chicherindao,

"As for farmers, it must be based entirely on a voluntary basis. In front of our "[-] Rent Reduction Regulations" and "Volga Federal Land Management Measures", do you think that farmers in the lower reaches of the Volga River will throw away their land and fields? Wheat with you to wander north? What are you kidding?! If you were a farmer in the lower reaches of the Volga River, would you do this?”

Chicherin was momentarily at a loss for words. Under the wartime doctrine and surplus grain collection system in Soviet Russia, not only the landlords and rich peasants in the countryside, but also the middle peasants stood on the opposite side of the Soviets. The Soviet Red Army and the grain collection team went to the countryside , That is basically synonymous with grabbing grain. In this case, except for a very small number of poor and hired farmers, the vast majority of rural farmers will not follow the Soviets to evacuate to the north.

"Even if the peasants are unwilling to leave their homeland because of their small-scale consciousness, the fate of the working class and the Soviet are closely linked. Most of the nearly one million workers and citizens will follow us. Three days is really not enough. The train wagons and transportation Besides, if the factory is not relocated to the north, what will the workers do there? They can’t be asked to farm?” Chicherin waved his hands in vain, trying to win something.

"It's useless to talk so much nonsense, Georgy Vasilyevich, in three days, I will give you the evacuation of the main force of the Soviet Russian Red Army and the local Soviet staff. When the time comes, my main force will cross the river. Prior to this, tomorrow we will send advance detachments to enter Saratov-Voroneri Kursk and Tsaritsyn. You must send people to guide and cooperate. The first task of the advance detachment is to supervise your evacuation. The second is to ensure local law and order and social stability during the transition period!"

Pepelyaev didn't want to waste any more words, so he snapped his fingers and stuffed in some private goods from the advance detachment. Chicherin jumped up when he heard this,

"Vassily Nikolaevich, your Volga Federation does not bring such bullies. When our prisoners of war were repatriated, you did not allow us to send representatives of Soviet Russia to supervise us. Now we are withdrawing from the lower reaches of the Volga River. You What supervision is there to send an advance detachment in advance? Diplomatic etiquette and standards have always been based on the principle of reciprocity. If you want to do this, how will I explain to Moscow when I go back?" The Russian People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs looked a little annoyed.

"Georgy Vasilyevich, we are here to protect our future citizens from looting, looting and even coercion before your evacuation. If you think the Volga Federation advance detachment has too strong a military flavor, we can call it For the Volga Federal Government Task Force.

Moreover, our people not only have to enter the south of Saratov, but also go to the north. Since we have established mutual recognition between the two sides, it is imperative to send consular officials and ministers to each other. The Volga Federation’s special ministers and consular officials in Russia You must also enter your Moscow and other large and medium-sized cities as soon as possible, otherwise how to protect the interests of our expatriates in your territory? "Pepelyaev frowned and made further requests.

"This is too much... too much...I can't agree to your request, or I will be relieved of all positions inside and outside the party when I go back to Moscow!" Chicherin yelled angrily and took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat non-stop.

"What do you mean? Comrade Russian People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs, is it a dead letter that our mutual recognition of the truce and demarcation of the border is a dead letter? Since the establishment of mutual recognition, we are neighbors. Speaking of which, Soviet Russia is the first government to recognize the Volga Federation.

Conversely, we are also the first non-alliance country to recognize your government. Isn’t it the basic process for both sides to recognize each other by sending diplomatic envoys and consular officials to each other, and setting up embassies and consular representative offices in various places? Playing the game of procrastinating? ! "Pepelyaev's words were sharp and aggressive, which made Chicherin speechless for a while, and he was in a state of embarrassment.

Chicherin explained helplessly while wiping his sweat,

"Vassily Nikolaevich, of course we are sincere, otherwise how would we recognize you, the self-governing government of the Volga Federation? It's just...it's just that we need more time. As for Of course there is no problem with the exchange of envoys and consular officials you mentioned, but... the army is in chaos now, if your people enter the left bank of the Volga in a hurry, it will be difficult to deal with security issues!"

The People's Commissar of Soviet Russia's Foreign Affairs is obviously pretending to be false, or in other words, he does not intend to let the representatives of the Volga Federation enter the territory of Soviet Russia without any preparation on his side, in case the local officials or workers are turned against by the other party's propaganda What should we do, this is a robbery at the door!

"It is clear, Georgy Vasilyevich, the repatriation of prisoners of war immediately after the handover of Saratov and the areas south of it, many prisoners of war who chose to stay in the Volga Federation, the safety and rights of their families on the left bank must be be guaranteed.

That's why we are preparing to send our consular representative offices to major cities and towns in your territory for the first time. To protect the rights and interests of our expatriates, the government of the Volga Federation and me, the prime minister, are obliged to do so! "

"Don't hide it. Since the two sides have ceased fighting and peace is achieved, don't look at the Volga Federation with hostility all day long. Let me tell you, we will treat whoever is good to us. Now the Allied forces The commander-in-chief asked us to have a truce and peaceful coexistence with you. If you don’t hurry up and establish a close relationship with us, you will turn around and push the Volga Federation to the side of the All-Russian temporary government of His Excellency Kolchak. At that time, there is nothing you can do Tell Moscow!"

Pepelyayev even coaxed and threatened, relying on his own hand to hold a good deal of cards, he forced the Russian People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs who was a diplomat from a noble family in Tsarist Russia and could speak six languages. .

"Vassily Nikolaevich, I'm not preventing your people from entering our territory. It's really chaotic now. Enemies are wreaking havoc everywhere. Socialist Revolutionaries, Mensheviks, and Constitutional Democrats are fanning the flames everywhere. Conspiring to riot, if you, a diplomat from the Volga Federation, enter at this time, if it falls into the hands of saboteurs, Moscow and I will not be able to bear the responsibility! I am telling the truth!"

Chicherin couldn't help but grabbed the hand of the Prime Minister of the Volga Federation's autonomous government, and almost cried and begged Pepelyaev. The attack was fatal, so what if the Volga Federation used this as an excuse to send troops north to Moscow?Isn't the peace treaty signed at such a high price a dead letter?

"Down, Georgy Vasilyevich, you are a veteran diplomat, you have entered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since the Tsarist Russia era, everyone knows that strength is everything, you are not afraid that our people will continue to attack you in your territory Is the cover of diplomatic and consular personnel engaged in subversion?

Let me tell you, flies don't bite eggs without seams, as long as Moscow is strong enough, no one can overthrow it, but if you continue to think about it like before, no one can save you!Even though I am ten years younger than you, I have a clear view of this world. The key to life and death is to keep up with the trend of the times. "Pepelyaev snuffed out the cigar butt in his hand, and enlightened the Russian People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs in front of him.

"Vassily Nikolaevich, at this moment, I have no intention of arguing with you about your beliefs or ideals. The situation is stronger than others, but the fate of the Kolchak regime today may not fall to your Volga in the future. Federation heads up.

Speaking of it, we Russians should discuss matters about the Russians ourselves. The Entente and Allies are imperialists, and there is no good thing. They came to Russia to grab land, resources, and money. You have to be careful Don't tell the Allied Powers to sell it and still count the money for them! Chicherin rolled his eyes, and changed the subject to try to drive a wedge between the Prime Minister of the Volga Federal Autonomous Government and the Allied Forces, and at the same time suppress Pepelyaev's arrogance.

"Don't worry about it, you Bolsheviks and Soviets have ruined Mother Russia in the past year and a half. You can see for yourself, Georgi Vasilyevich, the future of my Volga Federation depends on me and me people to grasp.

Let's not talk so far, starting tomorrow, my advance detachment and your liaison officer will enter the Saratov-Vorone-Kursk line together, on July 7th, 17th, and 18th, three days, the above-mentioned areas The main force and armed personnel of the Soviet Russian Red Army, Soviet political organs and personnel must evacuate!My people will be responsible for monitoring, of course, if their safety goes wrong, you and the central committee members in Moscow will have to weigh the consequences yourself. "

After speaking, the Prime Minister of the Volga Federal Autonomous Government smiled and got up, picked up the wine bottle and glass from the tea table, poured two glasses of champagne, handed a glass to the fidgeting Soviet Russian Foreign Affairs Commissar and Negotiator Chicherin, and raised his glass: ,

"Georgy Vasilyevich, that's it for the issue of prisoners of war and the transfer of land, come, I wish the friendship of your Soviets and our Volga Federation, starting with today's drink, of course, yours and mine Friendship, too, may it last forever, and God bless the Russian people!"

Chicherin smiled wryly and held the wine glass in his hand. At this point, he knew that the other party had taken advantage of the negotiation, but this time was indeed too late for Moscow. Kolchak in Kazan would go west at any time. Offensive, in this case, before coming, Moscow ordered its own People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs to make a formal peace treaty between Soviet Russia and the Volga Federation reached, and there was no second choice.

"Vassily Nikolaevich, I hope our sacrifice is worthwhile. I wish the Russian people an early escape from war and suffering. Cheers!" This glass of champagne is full of flavors.

On the evening of July 1918, 7, the "Samara Peace Treaty" and its annexes between the Soviet Russian government and the Volga Federal Autonomous Government were officially reached and signed, and the two sides joined hands to open a new chapter on both sides of the Volga River.