Chapter 81 Whose problem is this?
General Patton's idea is very simple. Now that the United States has a huge advantage, there is no need to talk to the Soviets at all. When it has this advantage, it should work together with Britain and France to continue eastward to eliminate the Soviet Union. In this way, the world will fall into the hands of the United States and the Soviet Union.
In the hands of allies, to be precise, it fell into the hands of the United States.
In this way, the United States will realize the Manifest Destiny it has always pursued and fulfill the predictions of the American Century.
However, there are now various signs that the United States seems to be satisfied with the current progress and wants to coexist peacefully with the Soviet Union. This is something General Patton cannot understand. Now that the armies of various countries are here, the United States has a great advantage. If the Soviet Union is not solved now,
There will be more trouble in the future.
When such an opportunity appeared, General Patton did not need to think about it at all. He directly ordered his troops to move out of the way and let these Tito opponents of Yugoslavia enter Bavaria. A storm in the eyes of others was directly placed on General Patton, who hoped that the war would break out again.
All accepted.
From the night of June 24th to the daytime of June 25th, the radio waves flying back and forth over Europe showed that Europe at this time was not as peaceful as it seemed.
As General Patton took in a team of more than 200,000 people, there were several basic reactions from all parties.
In the city of Greater Berlin, under the morning sun, Cabinet Secretary Edward Bridges walked back and forth in the garden in front of his residence. Next to him, Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Alexander Cadogan had just entered the garden and mentioned the latest developments regarding refugee crossings.
"Oh, haha!" Edward Bridges' indifferent face flashed with a hint of schadenfreude, but immediately turned serious, and said from the perspective of a third party, "American cowboys are so brave, which means that this is
The problem of Americans has nothing to do with our British Empire. At best, we tried to dissuade the refugees with good intentions, but in the end it was unsuccessful. I can’t say how much credit we deserve, but there is definitely no fault.”
"Of course there is no fault. Everyone knows that there are only two battalions in Austria, but there are 100,000 soldiers of the Soviet Red Army. Only the Soviets can stop this, and we do not have this ability. Therefore, the problem of refugees crossing the border is due to the alienation of the Soviets.
For the sake of precaution, and the Americans finally accepted it, it has nothing to do with us, Britain, from the beginning to the end." Alexander Cadogan sternly distanced himself from the relationship, "That's the fact."
"Don't rush to blame the Soviets. Since this is a problem between the Soviets and the Americans, let's see how they solve it. If necessary, we can act as a bridge in the middle." Edward Bree
Keith stood still and pondered for a moment and asked, "What are you going to say to the domestic report and telegram?"
"This is an isolated incident that happened by chance. On the eve of the summit, it is an excellent opportunity for our diplomats to test their abilities." Alexander Cadogan showed the professionalism of a secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Edward Bridges nodded with satisfaction and said, "Just reply like this. From the perspective of the parties involved, we have the most secure capital. Whether it is the Americans or the Soviets who come first to protest or seek support, it will not matter."
Well, the first thing we have to do is wait patiently."
By the time General Patton finally gave the order to take him in, the core of the discussion among countries who learned about the situation was whose problem it was.
There is no doubt that Yugoslavia, as the country directly responsible, must be the most direct victim. More than 200,000 rebels who were soldiers before fled the country and found a place to be taken in. Tito had enough reasons to condemn it.
However, the voice of Yugoslavia can be ignored. At least Edward Bridges does not think Yugoslavia's response is very important. In fact, London has already begun to take in some Yugoslavian Motherland forces, but the scale is not so large.
Now that they are looking for Americans, that is better! It also saves the trouble that will arise in the future of the British Empire.
In the eyes of Edward Bridges, this is an American problem and has nothing to do with the British Empire. As for how the Americans will deal with this matter, we will see in the future.
Whose problem is this? Now this issue is also a focus of controversy in the Kremlin. After reporting the incident, Beria said angrily, "There is no doubt that this is an imperialist conspiracy."
"Is that so? Comrade Molotov?" Stalin smiled after listening to Beria's words, his eyes fell on Molotov and said, "What is certain now is that Comrade Tito must be in a very bad mood now.
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"I think so too, Comrade Stalin." Molotov said with a smile, "Now Yugoslavia must urgently need the support of the Soviet Union to denounce imperialism. In fact, from our perspective, this is a
A good thing."
Stalin nodded with satisfaction, very satisfied with the answer, and made his decision, "This is undoubtedly imperialist interference in Yugoslavia's internal affairs. Morally, the Soviet Union will definitely stand with Yugoslavia and denounce this hostility.
, but for the sake of the overall situation that the world war has not yet ended, I will negotiate with Churchill and Truman at the Potsdam Conference."
This meaning is very clear. Stalin will not sabotage the already decided Potsdam Conference because of this refugee crossing issue. On the contrary, he will uphold justice for Yugoslavia at the Potsdam Conference.
Molotov knew in his heart that Stalin was actually happy to see the unruly Tito in his embarrassment, and even applauded this unexpected incident, but he would not say it on the surface.
If a large number of opposition groups appeared within the Soviet Union and fled to the territory of the Americans, then Stalin would definitely use the Potsdam Conference to put pressure on the United States to bring the opposition over.
But this is a matter of Yugoslavia. Stalin's condemnation at the Potsdam Conference was only moral. To be honest, he wished these opponents would not come back. As long as these opponents existed for one day, Tito would not dare to be too disrespectful to the Soviet Union.
After leaving the Kremlin, Molotov prepared two statements to welcome the upcoming Potsdam Conference. The statement sent to Belgrade was from Tito's point of view, believing that this was a subversion of the new Yugoslavia. What?
Imperialist hostility, class sentiments, etc. Anyway, I don’t need money to write about them.
Later, Alexander Cadogan came to Edward Bridges again for advice with the Soviet statement in hand.
"Like I said, this is an American problem now, and the Soviets retain the right to condemn." Edward Bridges was completely relieved. Sometimes you should let the bullets fly for a while.
***The author has something to say***
I recommend a 100,000-word historical text!
The title of the book is "Emperors Who Make Domestic Things in the Group".
When the palaces and barracks of emperors in history were equipped with wifi signal towers and connected with wires, what would it be like if everyone had a high-end smartphone and chatted in a group chat eating guala?
Qin Shihuang: "I want to pass on my throne to all generations!"
Liu Bang: "I'm sorry, brother, but I am the winner in the end."
Wang Mang: "Cough cough cough!"
Liu Xiu: "Wang Mang, you are a turtle grandson!"
Cao Pi: "Great Ancestor, Emperor Guangwu, I'm sorry, I usurped your throne."
Chapter completed!