Age of Rebirth

On the battlefield of Outer Mongolia, the independent division troops fought fiercely with the Soviet army. Under such circumstances, the Soviet ambassador to China, Simba Pu Miyang, actually sent a telegram. No wonder the director of the communications department, Colonel Chen Feng, looked weird.

Tang Qiuli was not surprised. He knew that Stalin should have the willingness to negotiate even though he had no choice but to negotiate. This was also an extremely important part of his strategic layout in the Far East, forcing the Soviets to negotiate. To sit at the negotiating table, of course, the prerequisite is that Stalin must come up with a bargaining chip of sufficient weight.

Tang Qiuli took the telegram, "Dear Vice Chairman Tang, I am Simba Pumiyan, the Soviet ambassador to China. I have received an order from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our country to negotiate with you. Comrade Husband, as the special envoy of Comrade Stalin, will negotiate with Your Excellency, and the time and place of the negotiations will be determined by Your Excellency!" This is the entire content of the telegram.

"Molotov, I'm an old acquaintance, and we've dealt with each other many times," Tang Qiuli couldn't help but think a bit interestingly, with a mocking smile on the corner of his mouth, Stalin sent such a heavyweight, it can be seen that the mood of the negotiation Quite urgent, feeling a bit sick and rushing to the doctor.

Chief of Staff Zhao Yuhe and Director of Communications Chen Feng, seeing the teacher's meaningful smile, they couldn't help but look at each other, thinking to themselves: "I'm afraid, the behavior of the Soviets has long been expected by the teacher!"

"Master, how do we reply to the telegrams from the Soviets?" Chen Feng asked for instructions.

Tang Qiuli said without hesitation: "Call back the Soviet ambassador to China, and say that we agree to negotiate. The venue for the negotiation is set in Kulun. What is the time? Two days later!"

Then.Tang Qiuli looked at Zhao Yuhe and said with a smile: "Yuhe, Stalin's special envoy, Molotov, is an old and cunning guy, and if he presides over the negotiations, there must be a lot of rough bargaining. In this way, Molotov When you arrive at Cullen, you should contact him first, and it is best to squeeze his moisture first. Just take out your hole card."

Zhao Yuhe rolled his eyes and replied, "Good teacher, let me deal with this guy first, you mean, hang him for a few days first. Let the Soviets get angry and start formal negotiations?" [

Tang Qiuli laughed.Pointing to Zhao Yuhe, he said, "Yuhe. It really isn't easy. I know it's a trick. Director Chen, in the reply to the Soviet ambassador to China, add a statement that our full-power negotiator will be instructed by an independent division. The chief of staff, Zhao Yuhe, will serve as the general, let’s give Molotov a run for his money first, and test Stalin’s sincerity!”

Zhao Yuhe was gearing up, "Teacher, after following you for such a long time, I have almost learned all the strategies. The Soviets offered to negotiate, and it was a dish delivered to our door. We can't eat it, sir, just watch it! "He said excitedly.

After Chen Feng left, Zhao Yuhe said, "Master, the matter that the Soviets requested to negotiate has been finalized. How will the master call back Deputy Commander Liu, and will he order our troops in the Far East to stand still?

Tang Qiuli smiled slyly and said: "Yuhe, negotiations and our military operations are two different things before the Soviets have enough bargaining chips to impress me. Call Deputy Division Commander Liu and your department will follow up immediately. The Soviet army's return troops kept an appropriate distance, that is, to put a certain pressure on the Soviet army, and not to exchange fire with them. The specific measures can be handled at the discretion of Brother Tiehan. In addition, the matter that Stalin wanted to negotiate should be reported to Deputy Division Commander Liu. He'll know it!"

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

After receiving the call back from the Independent Division, the Soviet ambassador to China, Simba Pumyan, did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly sent the message to Moscow intact. With the telegram, Molotov, who was ready to leave, gritted his teeth with hatred He has been in the diplomatic circle for many years, and he understands what it means. That nasty Chinese, he is not afraid of procrastination, he will not show his face first, and send his chief of staff just to get the best benefit, and finally make a decision It was Tang Qiuli who noticed it.

This is his usual method, and of course he is well versed in it. However, Molotov still feels extremely uncomfortable when it falls on him. However, what can be done? The Soviet Union initiated a negotiation request, which was originally passive Yes, even if you know the opponent's plan, you have to bite the bullet, "The situation is compelling!" Molotov lamented in his heart.

In late May, the Japanese Far East Dispatched Army and the troops of the Korean Garrison finally arrived at the Far East battlefield after a few days of rapid march. Prince Zairen, who was eager to end the battle, gave the troops no time to rest, so he issued an order for the general attack of the campaign .

At dawn on May 23, the Japanese army in the Far East launched a full-line attack on the Soviet Far Eastern Front Army from four directions at the same time. The battle became intense as soon as it started. Facing the crazy Japanese attack, the troops belonging to the Soviet Far Eastern Front Army fell into In the bitter battle.

However, because of the news that Comrade Stalin personally commanded the reinforcements, the morale of the Soviet soldiers was so high that they even launched a counterattack against the Japanese army in a local direction. It was dark, and flesh and blood flew everywhere.

On the evening of May 23, the Japanese army, which had been attacking for a whole day, failed to break through the Soviet defensive positions. Prince Zairen is there.

Major General Yamada, Head of the General Staff Headquarters of the General Command of the Far East Campaign of the Japanese Army, was reporting the situation on the first day of the offensive to Prince Zairen, "Commander-in-Chief, the offensive on the first day did not achieve the expected results. It exceeded our expectations, and was even counterattacked by Soviet troops in some directions, causing heavy casualties. In addition, according to the analysis of the telegrams sent to the headquarters by various attacking troops, our front-line commanding generals are generally in a mood of impatience. Commander-in-Chief, this is a situation that must be taken seriously!"

Prince Zairen was silent. Indeed, the first day of the battle did not go well. This was something I did not expect. After a long period of fighting and fatigue, there was the Soviet Far East Army surrounded by four sides, and there was such fighting power and resistance. Will, that can only explain one problem, what I am most worried about, still happened. The two Soviet front troops stranded on the line from Chita to Irkutsk have begun to return to aid, otherwise, there is no way to explain the start of the offensive On the first day, there is no reason why the desired effect was not achieved.

However, Prince Zairen has no good way to solve this problem. Apart from a strong attack, there is no better way, because a considerable part of the troops are allocated to prevent the return of the Soviet army. The strength of the attacking troops is only a little bit. It is impossible to surpass the Soviet army and form an absolute advantage.

Prince Zairen was silent, and Major General Yamada didn't say a word. The atmosphere in the office seemed very oppressive. In fact, Major General Yamada had several thoughts in his mind at this moment. Under such circumstances, if you can come up with a clever plan to change the situation on the battlefield, your own value will rise to a higher level, and 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 an expert at being tempted and making small moves. Commanding millions of troops to fight is trying to drive ducks to the shelves. However, he must come up with a way. Well, His Royal Highness began to look at himself.

Major General Yamada was sweating white hair in a hurry, but his head was like a pot of paste. Prince Zairen said with a heavy face, "Mr. Yamada, facing such a situation, I would like to hear your suggestion. Is there any suggestion?" Strategies to change the current situation?"

"Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, that—what, I—actually!" Major General Yamada faltered, with beads of sweat uncontrollably dripping from his forehead.

Prince Zairen frowned slightly, "Yamada-kun, if there is any embarrassment, just say it, 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 Royal Highness has said so, and if you don't show something real, it seems that you can't get through Guan, but, in my stomach, what kind of real thing is that, isn't it fatal!

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!" Oh, at this moment, Major General Yamada was very grateful to the person who knocked on the door, just like a relative.

A lieutenant staff officer, with a tense face, walked in the door, "Crack!" Standing at attention, "Reporting to Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief, I received an urgent telegram from Lieutenant General Haruhiko, the commander of the campaign rear group. More than a kilometer away, the forward troops of the Soviet Outer Xing'anling Front Army were found!"

Prince Zairen was taken aback. Although the return of the Soviet army to aid Zhukov was basically certain, once it became a reality, it was still difficult for him to accept. It was not only the frustration of strategic judgment, but also the concern about the status quo of the Far East campaign.

However, Major General Yamada felt a sense of relief. He could have other important matters and divert His Royal Highness's attention. He didn't have to be embarrassed for the time being. He received the telegram and read it roughly. His heart trembled. But it didn't prevent him from seeing what kind of huge impact the return of the Soviet army would have on the Far East campaign. After being shocked, he felt grateful.

I didn't expect that the suggestion I made by mistake at the beginning was really verified, and the Soviet army returned to help. It seems that this bet was right. Regarding the final result of the Far East Campaign, I am the winner. Of course, from my own point of view, I definitely hope that the Imperial Army of the Japanese Empire can achieve a complete victory.

Major General Yamada looked at Prince Zairen, who was frowning tightly, and felt that under such circumstances, he should still say something.

(to be continued) (to be continued...)