Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 1242

However, Guan Xuqing had deep considerations.Because he knew that this tough little country would definitely suffer a lot from the seemingly powerful red Soviet Union.Beyond that, of course, he knew that Finland was a touchstone.The combat power of the Soviet Union, various new weapons and even their advanced tactics will definitely be used in this battle that Western countries regard as a skirmish.Just like what Germany did in Austria and Czechoslovakia in World War II.The only difference is that Germany knocked the latter down without giving the latter any chance at all, while the former may have to fight a series of bitter battles.

Another point is that Guan Xuqing is eager to know the equipment of Soviet tanks, such as the new KV series tanks and T34 tanks, and the winter combat method of the Finnish army is also what Guan Xuqing urgently needs to know. One day it may collide with the powerful Soviet army.The Soviets, who had suffered a lot in the winter war in history, quickly learned the Finn's tricks, which caused the unprepared Germans to suffer heavy losses in the harsh winter. For Guan Xuqing, this situation is absolutely not allowed to happen.Therefore, he must plan ahead.However, since the empire was not yet good at fighting in the severe winter, the dragon army had to learn, so Finland became his best teacher.

Finally, there is a need to keep clear about the mentality of sympathizing with the weak.Although he commanded the dragon army to oppress many weak countries.But this kind of mentality not only did not disappear, but became more intense, and he was quite moved by the spirit of the Finns who are not afraid of powerful enemies.In addition, Guan Xuqing adheres to the principle that the enemy of the enemy is our friend.

After some serious consideration, Guan Xuqing instructed the Security Bureau to launch the "Trojan Horse Plan" to aid Finland. On the same day, the Finnish branch of the Imperial Security Bureau notified the Finnish intelligence agency that the Soviet Union was planning to invade Finland in early November.When the Soviet army aggressively attacked Finland, a batch of equipment including 11 French-made Schneider howitzers quietly departed from Copenhagen, Denmark to Sweden.The next day, a group of about 24 foreign volunteers, most of them from China and India, joined the Finnish army.In addition to serving as technical arms such as artillery, communications, and engineers, these people also include pilots, snipers, fighters of special operations forces, and even military doctors.The second batch of volunteers came to the Finnish military camp on November 4000.

In December, six large transport ships directly bypassed the Soviet blockade and entered the Finnish port of Helsinki, bringing a large amount of ammunition and cannons to the Finns, thus helping the Finns withstand the wave of the Soviets Another wave of offensives caused the war to be delayed again and again.

In this battle, the Imperial Security Bureau provided Finland with a large number of weapons and ammunition under various names.Its value is about 1 million dragon coins.In addition, more than 500 Chinese volunteers took part in the battle, in addition to 300 advisers working at the staff level in the Finnish army.In this battle, about 1700 Chinese volunteers were killed and [-] were injured or frostbitten, paying a very heavy price.In addition to these, the Imperial Security Bureau also opened the door to convenience. Although a large number of arms shipped from Britain and France were seized by the French navy in the Baltic Sea.However, most of their goods still inexplicably appear in several important ports in Sweden.

Of course, these situations are no longer top secrets five years after the end of the Winter War. Thinking of this, he said: "Karl, you should thank His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire. All this is led by him. However, our assistance has not worked." play a decisive role."

"Ha ha!" Mannerheim laughed. "In fact, your country's approach surprised me. When the whole world is not optimistic about us, your country can ignore the opposition of the Soviets and do this kind of thing. It can't be measured by courage and money alone. I I admire it." At this point, he fumbled in his pocket for a while, and then took out a box.

"Zhongzheng, I know you are fanatical about medals, so I specially give you this to show your contribution to Finland at its most critical time." Speaking of which, he solemnly handed over the box to each other.

He took the box with serious hands, and then slowly opened it. On the blue velvet lay a enamel-plated St. George's cross in the middle, with a Finnish crusader's emblem inlaid on the cross. The circle in the center of the cross is white. Pattern of roses. "Level 1 Medal!"

"That's right! It's the 1st Class Cross of Freedom."

"Thank you! Thank you so much!" I hurriedly thanked the other party.He knew the symbolic significance of this medal, not only to commend himself, but mainly to express his gratitude to China.

He suddenly put away his smile and asked, "I think the marshal should have other things besides giving me the medal and thanking me?"

Mannerheim smiled and said: "Zhongzheng is right at all. I am not here just to give medals or express our gratitude. At the same time, I am not here to form an alliance with your country. On the contrary, I am here this time to In order to ask your country not to classify Finland as China's sphere of influence. That is to say, we, Finland, have no intention of forming an alliance with China."

"Ah..." Mannerheim's words undoubtedly detonated a blockbuster in this room, and everyone was dumbfounded in an instant.

I was also very surprised.It's not that he's surprised by his attitude toward Finland at the moment, though.On the contrary, he already knew the Finn's attitude.This country from the Arctic has a different spirit from other small countries, that is, independence is above all else.The country has not surrendered since King Gustav of Sweden.Although it was briefly annexed by Russia, Russia did not have the ability to turn it into its own territory, or to become its own governorate similar to White Ukraine.Instead it turned it into a semi-independent Grand Duchy.Although nominally the principality was ruled by the Tsar, in reality it was the Finns themselves who ruled.

It is clear that the Finns know that neither following Stalin's whip nor following the Chinese emperor's baton will guarantee their independence.The only thing that can make your country independent is to rely on yourself.Of course, the Finns also know this idea, the only thing they don't understand is why Mannerheim said this to himself at this time.

Mannerheim smiled, and then said: "I know that everyone will be very surprised by what I just said, but what I want to say here is that we Finland is one country. An independent small country, war It will only bring us serious disasters, so I am unwilling to form a strategic alliance with your country."

"Wait!" After listening to the other party's words, Bai Chongxi interrupted Mannerheim's next words, "I don't know one thing. If you Finland are not going to sign an alliance treaty with us, then why are you here? You take What guarantees the interests of the empire in Finland?" Bai Chongxi's words were very sharp, and the meaning was very clear.

"It's like this." Mannerheim said: "We Finland is a peace-loving country. If we form a strategic alliance with the Empire, then we will inevitably declare war with other countries, such as the United Kingdom. This country we are currently It cannot be offended. In addition, Finland is a backward country with a small population and lack of resources. It is located in a very remote place, and there is no decent industry and agriculture. Outside of the siege of China, our country can't produce any decent things, and it is far behind the three Baltic countries and Bohemia. Therefore, if we rashly join the strategic alliance with your empire, not only will we not get you Any benefits, on the contrary, we will greatly drag you down, first of all, the relationship between you and China will become very tense, which will cause a lot of unnecessary troubles. Secondly, the main strategic direction of the empire is not in the North Pole. Too much power will deflect the strategic center of gravity of the empire. Again, forming an alliance will put a heavy burden on your shoulders. I believe your emperor will not agree to these thankless things."

Although Mannerheim's words sounded ordinary, every sentence hit the point, making everyone present feel reasonable.A country that is of little use to the empire's strategy, is it not worth the loss to draw him into the alliance?

He suddenly said, "Old Karl, I don't know if I should say something or not!"

"Oh? What do you have to say?"

"That's right. I understand what you said just now. As a small country like Finland, I don't want to join this world war. Because you don't have the resources and manpower to spend. But you have to be clear, Finland is not without People covet you. On the contrary, a powerful enemy is beside you. If, at this time, you cannot find a strong ally to back you up, then what awaits you will be the same attitude as the three Baltic states. Of course, you also I know why Stalin stopped attacking Finland and turned to negotiations. So, I think it's time for you to form an alliance with us."

"No, absolutely not!" Mannerheim kept shaking his head: "I don't want to wade into the troubled waters of war again. We in Finland need to recuperate. We just hope that China can guarantee Finland's independence, and we have nothing else. Don't do it, and don't want to do it!"

"What you want to do is your business, and indeed it has nothing to do with us, but what I want to say is that Finland lost its original spirit and became so timid after fighting the Soviets for no reason? It really surprised me! It doesn't matter, I will definitely bring you what you say. Isn't it just to ensure your independence? It's not difficult to do. But there is one thing I have to say first." At this point he stretched out a Root finger, "At the beginning, the empire also guaranteed the independence of Poland and Lithuania and the three Baltic countries, but in the end these countries were annexed. His Majesty the emperor often said that small countries will never have much autonomy. The best way is to Allied with the great powers. The Empire has no borders with your country. So, do not worry that we will annex you. At least it is much better to be allied with us than to join the family of the Soviet Socialist Union."

(End of this chapter)