"Why don't we just leave this issue to Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union?" the Foreign Minister suddenly said. The Foreign Minister's proposal made Pahlavi think deeply. It is indeed a bold idea to leave the problem to Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union. From one perspective, Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union, as major powers, had important influence in international affairs. If Persia puts the issue of the German surrender in front of them, it may attract their attention and intervention. These major powers may put pressure on the German army out of their own interests, thereby gaining a certain buffer space for Persia. On the other hand, however, there are risks. The reaction of Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union is difficult to predict. They may choose to sit back and do nothing, or propose some conditions that are unfavorable to Persia. Moreover, throwing the problem to other countries may also make Persia appear weak and weak internationally and lose a certain degree of autonomy. Pahlavi weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
He needs to take into account Persia's national interests, international relations, and future developments. This decision would have a major impact on the fate of Persia, and he had to make his choice carefully. In this tense situation, Pahlavi felt great pressure. He knows that every decision may change the direction of the country, and he must fully consider various factors and make wise decisions. "How do you think Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union will react?" Pahlavi asked. "You shouldn't sit idly by. Among other things, the oil fields just discovered have been confirmed to be real. Once the German army gets these oil fields, I'm afraid the German army will be in an invincible position." The Foreign Minister saw it clearly. . With tens of billions of barrels of oil, he did not believe that Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union would not be interested. No! The Soviet army was already tempted, and even did not hesitate to offend Britain and the United States by sending troops south. Just because they were about to fall into a war of attrition, they withdrew their troops again. Now that they have found Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union, the Soviet army must be very tempted and will definitely agree to send troops south to help them resist the German army. But the price is probably not something they can afford. As for Britain and the United States, he didn't dare to guarantee it, because now Britain and the United States themselves were in a quagmire. It is indeed difficult to determine whether they will respond positively and send troops to assist Persia. At this time, Persia was in a dilemma. On the one hand, there was strong pressure from the German army to surrender; on the other hand, it was the unknown consequences that might come from asking Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union for help. The existence of the oil field is like a huge bargaining chip, attracting the attention of all parties, but how to use this bargaining chip will be a huge test for Persia. "What if Britain and the United States are indifferent? Do they still have the strength to send troops to Persia?" After a long time, Pahlavi continued to ask. "I'm afraid not. According to the information we received, they have dispatched a force from ancient China and stationed in the Persian Gulf. This shows that they are probably at the end of their rope." The Minister of Foreign Affairs spread his hands. Hearing this, Pahlavi frowned even deeper.
Excluding Britain and the United States, only Sud and Germany are left. Either surrender to the German army, or follow the Soviet army closely from now on and become his little brother. If I try to have both sides again, I'm afraid it's hopeless. Surrendering to the German army meant that the fate of the country would be completely in the hands of the German army. This was undoubtedly a difficult decision. Following the Soviet army, although you may gain protection to a certain extent, you will also lose some of your autonomy, and future development will be full of uncertainty. Pahlavi weighed these two options repeatedly in his mind, knowing that every decision would have a profound impact on the future of Persia. "First inform Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union of the German army's request for our surrender, and see how they react. If it is really as we analyzed, then we will make a decision." After a long time, Pahlavi shook his head, thinking that it would be better to put the question to the question first. Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union, look at their reactions. "yes." After all the ministers left, Pahlavi asked his cronies. "Do you think the Germans can win?" "There is great hope." The confidant said confidently. The confidant confidently gave the answer of "high hope". This response undoubtedly brought more thinking pressure to Pahlavi. The confidants' judgment may be based on the current war situation, the German military strength, and their performance on the battlefield. However, the outcome of a war is often full of uncertainty, and it is difficult to determine the final outcome based solely on the current situation. After hearing this answer, Pahlavi may have become more entangled in his heart. If the German army really has a great hope of winning as its confidants say, then surrendering to the German army may be a wiser choice to avoid the country suffering greater damage in the war. But at the same time, he will also worry about where the country's future will go after becoming a vassal of the German army. On the other hand, if you do not surrender to the German army and choose to continue to resist or follow the Soviet army, you will face huge risks and challenges. "But I always think the Allies can win." Pahlavi thought for a while and expressed his opinion. "Whether it is population or industrial strength, the Allies are far more powerful than the German army." Pahlavi expressed his opinion that the Allies could win, on the grounds that the Allies far exceeded the German army in terms of population and industrial strength. This view has certain rationality. After all, population and industrial strength play an important supporting role in war. However, the current situation is not optimistic for the Allies. The German army occupied the entire European continent, and its industrial strength was greatly improved, not inferior to that of the Allies. Moreover, the German army formed a combined fleet of four navies under its command, and its strength was comparable to that of the Allies. More importantly, the German army had crossed the Suez Canal and was heading directly towards Persia, putting tremendous pressure on Pahlavi. In this case, Pahlavi's judgment faced a severe test. He needs to analyze the direction of the war more deeply and weigh the strengths and interests of all parties.
It was a difficult decision to make whether to surrender to the Germans or to hope for the ultimate victory of the Allies. "Your Majesty the King, why don't you ask Alberts?" The confidant suddenly asked: "The troops stationed in the Persian Gulf should be the colonel's troops." The suggestion from his cronies made Pahlavi think. Alberts has a good relationship with Colonel Dongfang, so this may be an opportunity that can be exploited. Asking Alberts about the attitude of the Eastern Forces may provide Pahlavi with some new ideas and references in making difficult choices. If Alberts could get some valuable information from Colonel Dongfang, or learn about Dongfang's position and possible actions in this war, it would undoubtedly be beneficial to Pahlavi. However, this is not without risks. On the one hand, the attitude of the eastern forces may not be clear or have limited impact on the situation in Persia; on the other hand, excessive reliance on the opinions of external forces may also cause Persia to lose its autonomy in decision-making. "Well, let him ask the Eastern colonel." "yes." … "Alberts is here again?" Cun Yunsheng still knew something about this Persian envoy. He originally thought that he would not come again, but he did not expect that he would come again this time. "Why did he come?" Meng Fanxiao asked doubtfully. "It should be related to the arrival of Sun Liren's troops in the Persian Gulf, or in other words, it should be related to the German army." Meng Fanglia's doubts also reflected that Alberts' arrival was full of uncertainty. After pondering, Cun Yunsheng made a judgment that Alberts' arrival may be related to the arrival of Sun Liren's troops in the Persian Gulf, or may be involved with the German army. This judgment shows Cun Yunsheng's keen insight into the situation. The arrival of Sun Liren's troops will inevitably have an impact on the situation in the Persian Gulf, and the movements of the German army are also an important factor in the current situation. As an envoy to Persia, Alberts was probably trying to understand the impact of these changes on Persia, or to seek some kind of cooperation and support. In this complicated situation, Alberts' arrival adds more suspense and variables to the story. Cun Yunsheng, Meng Fanglia and others need to deal with it carefully. Through communication with Alberts, they can understand Persia's intentions and at the same time make more wise decisions for their own actions. "Let's meet each other first and test out the other person's tone of voice." Cun Yunsheng thought for a while and then ordered. "yes." Not long after, Alberts came to the conference room, where he met Cun Yunsheng again. As soon as they met, Albert himself said all kinds of compliments, which made Cun Yunsheng a little embarrassed. "Sir Alberts, you and I are so familiar, so you don't need to compliment me like this. Tell me, what do you want from me?" Cun Yunsheng asked directly, not bothering to beat around the bush with him. Alberts' compliment may have been a tactic, an attempt to get closer to Cun Yunsheng so that he could better make his request or convey a certain message. Cun Yunsheng's straightforwardness shows his pragmatism and decisiveness. The interaction between the two parties is full of tension.
Alberts needed to express his purpose tactfully without offending Cun Yun. Cun Yunsheng, on the other hand, has to discern the true intentions from Alberts' words in order to make an appropriate response. Next, Alberts' answer will become the key. It may reveal Persia's concerns and needs under the current situation, and may also bring new challenges and opportunities to Cun Yunsheng and others. "General Cun, His Majesty the King is curious about the purpose of the troops stationed in the Persian Gulf?" Alberts took a deep breath and stated his purpose. really! Cun Yunsheng suddenly knew what was going on. "Of course it is to prevent the German army from continuing to advance. After all, the German army's entry into the Middle East has affected the Allied strategy." Albertz's question reflected Persian concerns and concerns about this new force. They need to understand the intentions of their actions in order to better respond to possible changes in the situation. Cun Yunsheng's answer was concise and clear, emphasizing the strategic goals of the army. This answer is not only in line with the overall interests of the Allies, but also sends a clear signal to Persia that the existence of this force is to maintain regional stability and security. However, this answer may only be a superficial explanation. At a deeper level, the actions of this force may also involve more political, military and economic factors. Cun Yunsheng needs to further explain the specific actions and plans of the troops to Alberts in subsequent exchanges to dispel Persia's doubts. But before that, he needed to know Persia's sincerity. "I see. What do you think of the German army?" Alberts took a deep breath and then continued to ask. Hearing this, Cun Yunsheng frowned slightly, thought for a while, and sneered. "Is your king hesitant whether to surrender to the Germans or join the Allies?" "Do you still want to continue to be a wallflower?" Cun Yunsheng's reaction showed his insight into Persia's current situation. He was keenly aware that behind Alberts' question lay the vacillation of Persia in the war. This vacillation may stem from weighing self-interest and uncertainty about the outcome of the war. However, Cun Yunsheng's ridicule may also arouse Alberts' disgust. After all, such words may affect the relationship between both parties. But at the same time, it also shows that Cun Yunsheng does not completely agree with Persia's attitude. He may be more inclined to let Persia make its position clear and join the Allies. For Alberts, Cun Yunsheng's response was a challenge. He needed to tactfully respond to Cun Yunsheng's accusations while conveying Persia's position and considerations. This may require him to seek consensus and cooperation with Cun Yunsheng while safeguarding Persian interests.
"No, no, no, we just want to know your attitude towards the German army." Alberts shook his head quickly. Are you treating me like a fool? Cun Yunsheng sneered in his heart and asked calmly on the surface. "What's your attitude?" After hearing this, Alberts was silent for a while, and then gave his opinion. "I don't think the Germans can win." After a moment of silence, Alberts expressed his opinion that the Germans could not win. This is not surprising to Cun Yunsheng. After all, anyone who understands the strength of the Allied forces will have expectations for the Allies, and they can also see the huge challenges facing the German army. "Why?" Cun Yunsheng continued to ask. At this time, Alberts gave his own analysis. From a large strategic level, the Allies' ability to mobilize resources on a global scale is very strong. For example, in terms of industrial production, the Allies can use their huge industrial base to produce a large amount of weapons, equipment, materials, etc. Automobile factories in the United States can quickly switch to producing aircraft, tanks and other military equipment, and the scale and speed of their production are astonishing. In terms of human resources, the Allies had a vast population base from which to recruit troops. Moreover, the Allied Forces also include multiple countries, and the armies of these countries can cooperate with each other and fight together. For example, in the European battlefield, armies from different countries, such as the British Army and the US Army, can unite and leverage their respective advantages. In contrast, although the German army occupied large areas of the European continent, its rule required a large amount of resources to be maintained. Moreover, as the war continued, the German army faced more and more resistance forces, and its front lines were also stretched too long. Just like the German army has battlefields in Eastern Europe, North Africa and other places, its troops are scattered and its supply lines are vulnerable to attack. The combination of these factors made the German army's situation increasingly difficult, so Alberts believed that it would be difficult for the German army to win. "Not bad, not bad, very good. It seems that Mr. Alberts is not that mediocre after all." A smile appeared on Cun Yunsheng's face. (End of chapter)