The man who claimed to be a Soviet intelligence officer was secretly taken to the People's Guard's Soviet Strategy Office that night. This was also the first time that the Soviet Affairs Office had received a major intelligence mission against the Soviet Union since its establishment. Sun Jiye, director of the Soviet Affairs Office, received
After the report, I took it very seriously. I drove from my home to the headquarters that night and handled it personally.
Soon, a series of public information such as this "White Russian"'s public identity, occupation, address, family members, social circle, time and reason for coming to Ming Dynasty, birthplace, age, resume... etc. were collected into Sun Jiye's
came to the table. Sun Jiye and several intelligence officers analyzed it and quickly found several obvious doubts. Most of them agreed that this might really be a Soviet spy who had infiltrated. In other words, this so-called
"White Russian" is actually a "Red Russian".
Sun Jiye interrogated the Soviet intelligence officer overnight. The Soviet intelligence officer's name was Victor Ivanovich. He was in his forties, tall and thin, with a thin and long nose, and two eyes like glass.
He was expressionless, giving off the feeling of a very experienced veteran spy.
Ivanovich proposed that he came to have some communication with the top management of Ming Dynasty under the secret order of Moscow. If the two sides could reach an agreement, Moscow would send a secret envoy to Nanjing for detailed and secret talks.
At around 12 o'clock in the night, Xiang Xiaoqiang was woken up by the fourteen girls beside him.
In the past few days since the war against Japan began, Shi Shi Ge Ge's mood has been very low. Xiang Xiaoqiang has focused on comforting Shi Shi Ge Ge these days, staying with her every day and doing everything possible to coax her back to health. In the future war against Japan, intelligence will be more important.
It depends on her. According to Xiang Xiaoqiang, Shi Shigege still owed him a "female body", but Xiang Xiaoqiang didn't dare to mention it to her now.
Now Xiang Xiaoqiang was awakened by Shi Shi Ge Ge and learned that there was an important situation in the headquarters next door. He and Shi Shi Ge Ge both got up, got dressed, and were led by the maid to a small living room and met the adjutant Hu Jiong.
Hu Jiong briefly told the story of the Soviet intelligence officer coming to visit him. Then he told him that Sun Jiye was now in the headquarters. The preliminary interrogation had been completed and he was preparing to report to the commander.
Xiang Xiaoqiang nodded, picked up a telephone in the small living room, and asked the switchboard to take the call from the headquarters to Office Su. At the same time, Fourteenth Princess also asked the maid to bring over a telephone extension from the next room. She sat down
Next to Xiang Xiaoqiang, he held another receiver and listened.
After a while, Sun Jiye spoke on the other end of the phone.
He first reported the ins and outs of the incident in detail, and then expressed his opinion: The identity of this Soviet intelligence officer should be true. He should be sent by Moscow.
Next, Sun Jiye reported on the key point—the basic intentions put forward by the Soviet Union.
"Sir, according to Ivanovich, the secret talks initiated by Moscow this time are mainly to take into account some of the difficulties faced by both parties and try to provide an acceptable path for both parties."
"Oh..." Xiang Xiaoqiang nodded and looked at Shi Shigege. They both had an idea. He asked, "A path acceptable to both parties...what path?"
Sun Jiye said on the phone:
"He said that what Moscow meant was that the Ming Dynasty recognized the Soviet Union's control over the northern and southern Xinjiang, recognized the 'Uyghur-Stan Republic', and recognized the 'Ili Kingdom'. The Soviet Union then terminated its aid to Japan and stopped all
Exports of war materials to Japan are not recognized by Japan
The ownership of eastern Outer Mongolia, Jilin Province, and Heilongjiang Province supported the Ming Dynasty in taking back the above places. In addition, the Soviet Union promised to ensure the independence of the "Ili Kingdom". The Soviet Union would not directly station troops in the "Ili Kingdom", but would make it a two-state alliance in China.
A buffer state in the sub-zone.”
Xiang Xiaoqiang asked:
"Is there any more? No more?"
Sun Jiye said:
"Sir, that's all. Ivanovich said that these are just general conditions. If Ming feels that this basis can be negotiated, then Moscow will send people. As for many details, there is still room for negotiation between the two sides."
Xiang Xiaoqiang looked at Shi Shigege again and said with a smile:
"Director Sun, in your opinion, what do you think of the conditions of the Soviets?"
Sun Jiye was quiet for a while, and then said calmly:
"Sir, in my humble opinion, the Soviet Union is just a speculator. Having seen the Ming Dynasty's inefficiency in deploying troops to counter the rebellion in northern Xinjiang, it thought it could defeat the Ming Dynasty, so it united with Japan to pursue the interests of the Ming Dynasty in Central Asia. Stalin clearly
We know that with Japan’s military power and national power,
If the Ming Dynasty fought in the Far East, even if it gained some advantages in the early stages of the war, it would not last long. However, the Soviet Union could take the opportunity to gain real benefits in Central Asia, a place beyond the reach of the Ming Dynasty. Stalin wanted Japan to do so.
He takes chestnuts from the fire.
"Now he sees that Ming Dynasty fought well against Japan at the beginning. Not only did it not suffer any big losses on land, but it also fought beautifully at sea. Therefore, he must think that Japan, as an ally, is weaker than imagined. If this continues
Not only will it be unable to share the interests of Ming Dynasty with it, but it will be dragged down by it. It is obvious that Stalin took advantage of Japan.
We have drained Japan of all its value, and now we want to abandon Japan and move closer to Ming Dynasty. Sir, I think this is a good opportunity. If we can seize Stalin's mentality, it may be easier to bring the Soviet Union over and solve it in one go.
Japan’s problem. I feel that in Stalin’s eyes, Japan can already be a victim.”
Xiang Xiaoqiang asked again:
"So you mean...to accept the Soviet side's basis for negotiation?"
Sun Jiye said:
"What the old man means is that no matter what, we can agree first and talk to the Soviet Union first. At the same time, we can also intentionally or unintentionally leak the negotiations with the Soviet Union to Japanese spies... In this way, it doesn't matter whether the negotiation can be completed or not
, at least it can enhance the distrust between the Soviet Union and Japan and widen the rift in the alliance between the two sides. It only has benefits and no harm to us."
Xiang Xiaoqiang thought for a moment and said:
"Well, Director Sun, you first tell that Vicki that it's late today, and the commander has already taken a rest, and hasn't been reported yet. If you have anything to do, we'll talk about it tomorrow. Let him wait for the night. I'll report to His Majesty tomorrow.
, and then make a final conclusion.”
Sun Jiye also said:
"Your Majesty's arrangements are very appropriate. In that case, I will let someone take a look at Ivanovich first. I will go to the headquarters tomorrow and then I will follow Your Majesty's arrangements."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Director Sun."
…
After putting down the phone, Xiang Xiaoqiang asked Hu Jiong to go back first. Then he and Shi Shi Gege returned to the bedroom.
"Haha... Ah Fang..." Xiang Xiaoqiang touched his hand with a smile and said tentatively, "You heard it too, what do you think?"
Fourteen Gege saw through his meaning immediately, smiled, lowered his head and sighed:
"Alas...you don't have to worry about me. Don't worry, I have already said that I am only on your side. You can say whatever you want without considering my feelings for Japan. Anyway, Ming Dynasty is also at war with Japan.
Yes. Attacking the Soviet Union and Japan at the same time is also an attack. Concentrating all our efforts to attack Japan is also an attack. Just tell me what you think. I will try my best to provide you with advice."
Xiang Xiaoqiang felt warm in his heart, hugged Shi Shigege with a smile, kissed her gently a few times, and whispered in her ear:
"Good Ah Fang, good Ah Fang...I know I didn't fall in love with the wrong person at first."
…
The two turned off the lights, and Fourteen Gege said quietly in the darkness:
"Sun Jiye's analysis makes some sense. There is absolutely no morality or loyalty to Stalin. His diplomatic strategy only has five words: If you have breasts, you are a mother. This must be kept in mind. Japan can be dragged into the Soviet Union.
, take it from the fire
Li, I still can't figure it out. The brains of those guys in Tokyo are really rusty. Xiaoqiang, you have to know that not only I can't figure this out, but most people in Ming Dynasty can't figure it out either. You... humph
, that is, relying on intuition, I got it right.”
"Hey," Xiang Xiaoqiang caressed her under the quilt and said with a smile, "Yes, yes. Who gave me such good luck?"
Fourteen Gege continued:
"We can consider Sun Jiye's suggestion. We can negotiate with the Soviet Union at the same time, and then find ways to expose the negotiation to Japan, and we must do it very cleverly, so that Japan feels that it has stolen it. Lanzhou Headquarters
Bian, you haven’t taken action against Zhao Cunnian yet, have you?”
Xiang Xiaoqiang flashed in his mind and said:
"Yes! Well, yes, you still have the foresight. When I said that I wanted to capture Zhao Cunnian for interrogation, you suggested leaving it alone and letting him pass on the information for us... Now it can be used. As long as Zhao Cunnian knows the truth
Japan will soon know about the negotiations with the Soviet Union."
Fourteen Gege nodded:
"Yes, that's it. But... Lao Suntou only analyzed half of it. I'll finish the other half for him: what Lao Suntou means is to bring the Soviet Union over. This 'pull over' probably means that it is possible to unite
The Soviet Union, jointly attack Japan and divide Japan's interests. If we can
If we can gain enough benefits in the Far East, then it is not a bad idea for us to lose the northern and southern territories. What he means is that although the northwest area is good, it has very complicated ethnic and religious issues and is more difficult to deal with. It is far worse than losing Jilin and Heilongjiang.
These two places are much more cost-effective.
"And what I mean is, we don't need to hang ourselves from a tree. We can either negotiate with the Soviet Union to explore the possibility of collusion with Japan, or we can negotiate with Japan to explore the possibility of collusion with the Soviet Union. We can totally stand on our feet.
Two ships, secretly negotiating with both at the same time. The current situation is:
As for the Soviet Union, it is stuck in a protracted war in Central Asia. Too much of its power has been dragged into Asia, and it is unable to take into account its center of gravity - Europe. As long as the Ming Dynasty does not compromise with the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union will not be able to continue the Five-Year Plan and can only
Falling into a protracted war with no end in sight. This is what Stalin never wanted to see.
"For Japan, the situation it faces is even worse. Going to war with the Ming Dynasty was originally a huge gamble, betting on Japan's national destiny. But now from the few days since the war started, Japan seems to have lost the gamble. The Japanese army is not only on the land battlefield
It failed to advance quickly, broke into Guanzhong, and suffered successive losses of troops and generals in the maritime battlefield. Sometimes it was not reflected at all. What is even more frightening is that Japan has no war potential.
As long as it cannot win the first round and force the Ming Dynasty to negotiate a peace, it will have no chance of winning. Once defeated, not only will the new territories of Manchuria and Outer Mongolia be unable to be saved, but even North Korea will be in danger... Hum, I expected it.
, those guys in Tokyo must be regretting it now. If they could turn back time and let them choose again, they would definitely have other choices.
"For the Ming Dynasty, the current situation is not optimistic. It is going to war with two countries at the same time. Fighting on two fronts is a taboo in war. Everyone knows this. Although the Ming Dynasty's national strength can hold up and it also has a capable army, the Ming Dynasty
A unification war had just been fought, and the entire north had not had time to digest the original Qing Dynasty.
The politics, economy, laws, etc., have not yet had time to be straightened out. In addition, Zhu Yourong has promised the people to have universal suffrage after the war. Then this war cannot be delayed for too long. If it is delayed for too long, even if the national strength can withstand it,
People's hearts and minds will also be lost. Among the three countries of the Ming Dynasty, 'public opinion' is the most fragile.
"Therefore, no matter which two countries are now, it is fully possible to unite and jointly attack a third country. Currently, the Soviet Union and Japan are uniting. But it is very clear that the Soviet Union intends to abandon its allies and this alliance will collapse.
. Then a new alliance will definitely appear. Either the Ming Dynasty and Japan, or the Ming Dynasty and the Soviet Union. The weight lies with the Ming Dynasty. At this time, we should put up our airs. We cannot say that we will join forces with the Soviet Union as soon as it invites us. We should wait
Sell at price, see
Is the price offered by the Soviet Union high, or the price offered by Japan is high? If the price offered by Japan is high, then why not we unite with Japan and collude with the Soviet Union?... At least the Soviet Union is a country with no credibility, and there is
The milk is the mother, fall out
It’s faster than flipping through a book. Japan is not such a country. Moreover, the political systems of Ming Dynasty and Japan are the closest. They are both constitutional monarchies, and both are working hard on the road to democratic constitutionalism. As long as the two countries unite, there will be no solution for the future.
What about the conflict?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang held Shi Shi Ge Ge's hand, but what he heard was his heartbeat thumping. He immediately thought: Sure enough... Shi Shi Ge Ge's hardcore pro-Japanese character was really revealed at this time...