In addition to economic interests and guarantees for the Far East colonies, He Ziguang gave the most critical guarantee: once Germany attacks the Soviet Union, the Ming army will immediately slow down its combat intensity in East Asia and never allow the German army to easily reach Moscow. To do so is to
Turn the Soviet Union into a meat grinder, grinding German troops into it continuously, draining Germany's national power, leaving Germany trapped in it and bleeding continuously. But once the German army cannot hold on, and the Soviet army has the upper hand in Europe, it will obviously
The Ming army will increase its offensive intensity in Central Asia to reduce the pressure on the German army. To put it bluntly, the Ming army will act as a balancing valve, constantly balancing the situation on both sides of the Soviet-German battlefield, never letting either side clearly gain the upper hand, and always maintaining the Soviet-German
The two sides were evenly matched, and in the end both the Soviet Union and Germany suffered losses.
This plan suits the appetites of Britain and France. Because both Bolshevism and Nazi-Fascism are now fatal threats to Europe. If they can be allowed to fight each other and both lose in the end, that is of course the best outcome.
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The talks with the British and French envoys lasted for several days, and finally a high-level resolution from Britain and France came: if the German troops withdraw from the Rhine River Undefended Zone, Britain and France will not provide any military guarantee to the Czech Republic and Poland. In other words,
Britain and France would acquiesce in Germany's eastward expansion and would not declare war on Germany just because it attacked the Czech Republic or Poland.
The few insiders in the top management of Ming Dynasty were very happy when they saw this result. This result was so ideal that it was rare to negotiate the result with both parties. Especially He Ziguang, his contempt for Xiang Xiaoqiang was eliminated a lot. He Ziguang was like this
The ministers originally felt that Xiang Xiaoqiang didn't have much real ability and only relied on his relationship with the Queen to get to this position. But now, this time, Xiang Xiaoqiang told him all the key points of He Ziguang's negotiations with the British, French and German emissaries.
. What Britain is thinking, what France is thinking, and what Germany is thinking, in He Ziguang's view, if not completely dark, is still vague, but in Xiang Xiaoqiang's view, it is crystal clear, and he can see clearly. Britain, France, and Germany
Xiang Xiaoqiang also told him what their respective points of interest were and what bait to throw.
After He Ziguang had a confidential conversation, he felt that it was very targeted, and the result was exactly as Xiang Xiaoqiang expected. Now, he really felt that Xiang Xiaoqiang was not a fool, but a real person.
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It is now late January 1939. In the eastern battlefield, the area controlled by the Ming army has reached the Transxinganling-Lake Baikal line. In the western battlefield, the Ming army has occupied the eastern third of Kazakhstan and completely occupied Tajikistan.
The eastern half of Stan and Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are also in the hands of the Ming army.
Now the battlefield is about to enter West Asia. The front has advanced too far west, and it is now severe winter. The Ming army is no longer able to advance. They just take advantage of the winter to build a defense line along the Balkhash Lake-Pamir Plateau and build a series of shore defenses.
and mountain fortifications to ensure that after the beginning of spring, the land east of this line will not be taken back by the Soviet army.
At this stage of the war, the real Ming army has stopped participating in the battle. Now the main force on the battlefield is basically the new army - or the "puppet army", that is, millions of people trained by the Ming army and wearing Ming army uniforms.
It consists of Muslim soldiers and Russian soldiers. The real Ming army consolidated the defense line at the back, and these new Ming troops continued to charge at the front. Most of them were composed of cavalry, galloping across the endless grasslands of Kazakhstan. These soldiers were originally local herdsmen.
, extremely adaptable to the local winter climate, and so familiar with the local environment that you can march with your eyes closed.
If in the early stages of the war against the Soviet Union, the Ming Army relied on its military quality and equipment superiority to win, then now it relies entirely on the support of the people. Wherever the leading troops of the Ming Army hit, Soviet-controlled areas blossomed everywhere, and everywhere
It was a response to the uprising. Half of the Soviet rule in Central Asia has collapsed, and the other half is in danger. Now the Soviet army is relying entirely on aircraft, artillery, and tanks to massacre entire villages to maintain "stability" in the rear. This is definitely the case.
Drinking poison to quench thirst, but there is no other way. Massacre is counter-massage, not massacre is counter-massage, so the Soviet army will simply massacre, at least fewer people will defect to the Ming army.
The bloody debts of the Soviet army are constantly being reported to the world through reporters from various countries who follow the Ming army. Now, at least morally, the Soviet Union has become a "global public enemy". Now no country is on the side of the Soviet Union. Even the Nazis
Germany, fascist Italy, and the small autocratic countries in Latin America all stood on the side of the Ming Dynasty and criticized the Soviet Union overwhelmingly. Even the Spanish government forces, which had always been supported by the Soviet Union, did not dare to stand on the side of the Soviet Union and speak. Originally, on the Spanish battlefield,
There is no such thing as justice and injustice. However, with the help of the Soviet Union, Franco's troops have now become the "forces of justice." They hold out their chests and denounce the Soviet Union in a high-sounding way, saying that the left-wing government forces are "controlled by the evil Soviet empire."
The government forces did not dare to speak back in public opinion because they did not know what to say. If they said no, they would offend the Soviet Union. If they said yes, they would become a global public enemy.
The one who borrowed the "light" from the Soviet Union was Germany. Hitler was now ecstatic and gave several speeches in succession, saying that Stalin was a Huns, a Mongolian, and not even a human being. Hitler's secretary saw the head of state kneeling in his office several times.
There was a kissing rug in the corner, and photos of Soviet massacres scattered nearby.
Hitler formulated a spring offensive plan, preparing to attack Czechoslovakia in April and Poland in May, taking two months to conquer these two small countries, and then attack the Soviet Union in June.
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In early February, the Empress of the Ming Dynasty rejected Guangwu's application for amnesty. As a result, the court executed Guangwu, the pseudo-Qingxun Emperor, in prison. During the long winter, the war between the Ming Dynasty and the Soviet Union eased, and there was no big news. So,
This incident became a big news in the world at this time, and it was very hotly speculated for a while.
After Guangwu was executed, newspapers in many countries were predicting when Stalin would be hanged. The largest casino in Las Vegas opened a betting market. The first was to bet on whether the Bolshevik regime in the Soviet Union could last two years.
The last one is February 1941. The odds are 1:1. The second is betting on whether Stalin will commit suicide or be hanged within this date. The odds are 1:3.
Xiang Xiaoqiang really wanted to place a bet, because he felt that this kind of gambling was very exciting, and he could also affect the final result. Moreover, not many people knew about the plan of "Mingde's attack on the Soviet Union", so the chance of winning was very high. But he
Don't dare to place a bet openly, otherwise the Metropolitan Procuratorate will come to your door immediately. Because Xiang Xiaoqiang is one of the main commanders in the war against the Soviet Union. If he also places a bet, then he will not consider the national interests when directing operations in the future.
, but consider whether you win or lose your bet.
But Zheng Gongyin can bet, because he is an idle prince, does not hold real power, and no one cares about him. Xiang Xiaoqiang asked Zheng Gongyin to help him bet 5 million US dollars, betting that the Soviet regime will collapse within two years. Zheng Gongyin loves money as much as his life.
Looking at Xiaoqiang's bet, he immediately understood that the Soviet regime was about to collapse, and he immediately followed suit and placed a $10 million bet.