"It might be better if Persia could surrender." The senior staff officer on the side couldn't help but said. His voice was particularly clear in the quiet command room, with a hint of expectation and analysis. After hearing this, Marshal Budyonny did not answer, but fell into deep thinking. He frowned slightly, his eyes shining with wisdom. How to get Persia to surrender was indeed a problem. Marshal Budyonny knew that if Persia surrendered, it would be of great benefit to them. First, the casualties and losses of war will be greatly reduced. After all, every battle means soldiers dying and a lot of resources being used up. Although the Soviet army is not short of supplies now, if these losses can be avoided and the troops can preserve their strength, then they will have more strength to destroy the German army. That's right.
Budyonny's idea is still to destroy the **** German army. For him, the elimination of the German army was the main goal. Last time, if it were not for the intervention of the Turkish army. No! It should be said that the German army was behind it, otherwise Persia would have been captured long ago. Unfortunately, the losses were too great and he had no choice but to retreat first. This time, if we can easily capture Persia, we will control the important oil-producing areas of Persia and obtain key resources and strategic locations. Then he doesn't have to worry about logistics. After all, when traveling long distances, the most worrying thing is logistics. "First send people to Persia to persuade them to surrender." After thinking for a while, Marshal Budyonni said. "yes." … Not long after, Pahlavi received a telegram sent by Budyonni. The telegram seemed to be carrying heavy pressure and was respectfully presented to his hand by the attendant. Pahlavi took the telegram, unfolded the letter, and his eyes slowly moved over it. His expression was calm, without any fluctuations, like a deep lake, making it difficult for people to understand his inner thoughts. "Your Majesty the King, how should we choose?" The cronies looked at Pahlavi, who had no expression on his face, and couldn't help but asked with some worry. His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes showed anxiety and confusion. Pahlavi's attitude was so calm, which made him a little overwhelmed. Who knew that Pahlavi still did not answer immediately, but continued to think.
He knew that once he made the wrong decision, everything could be ruined. The strength of the Soviet army last time still made him frightened. In addition, the Soviet telegram this time was very strongly worded, nakedly indicating that this time the consent of Britain and the United States was obtained. If they chose to refuse, Persia would suffer serious consequences. No one knows what the Soviet army, full of revenge, will do. "The Soviet army's attitude is very tough. If we don't choose to surrender, we will bear all the consequences ourselves." After a long time, Pahlavi said. "Hiss, don't they know that the German army is very close to them?" The confidant couldn't help but said. The Soviet army's attitude was so arrogant that it was difficult for him to accept it. If the Soviet army offered better conditions, he could persuade the king to join the Soviet army. Although they aspire to be regional powers, they are nothing to these world powers. So it’s not impossible to be a wallflower and use both ends. It's just that the Soviet army's attitude was too tough. "Obviously, they know." Pahlavi sneered. "But the Soviet army doesn't care at all. With the support of Britain and the United States, they no longer care about this." "Forget it, call all the ministers first and listen to their opinions. At the same time, let the army strengthen its alert and be prepared to deal with various situations." "Yes, His Majesty the King." The confidant responded quickly, and then hurriedly left to convey the King's order. Pahlavi looked at the departing figure of his cronies and picked up the telegram again. A complex emotion finally flashed through his eyes, including worry, helplessness, and a subtle determination. Not long after, all the ministers under his command came to the palace. Pahlavi looked at the ministers in front of him and sighed inwardly. He knew that many people here supported surrendering to the Germans. These people may be frightened by the powerful strength of the German army, or they may have other ulterior motives. They believed that surrendering to the Germans could avoid greater losses, and they might even gain certain benefits under the new order. Of course, there are also some who support attachment to Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union and other countries. They saw the important status and influence of these great powers in the war and believed that cooperation with them could ensure the security and development of Persia. These ministers held their own opinions and argued endlessly. No matter what, this time I have to take a stand. Pahlavi's eyes became determined. He knew that if he didn't make a decision this time, someone might have to make a decision for him. After all, if you don’t want to be decent, then let’s help you be decent.
"This is a telegram sent by the Soviet army." Pahlavi passed on the telegrams one by one. The ministers received the telegram and had different expressions after reading it. Some people looked solemn, while others looked thoughtful. "Tell me what you think." Pahlavi's voice echoed in the palace, carrying a sense of majesty and expectation. The ministers looked at me and I looked at you, and began to express their opinions one after another. The minister who supported the surrender of the German army spoke first: "Your Majesty, the German army is powerful. If we continue to resist, we may suffer annihilation. Surrendering the German army may bring us more benefits and even save our people." Some people support the German army, and naturally some people oppose it. "Your Majesty, the three countries of Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union are very powerful. Although the German army has a certain advantage, it will definitely not be able to persist until the final victory." "Humph, the three countries of Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union are very domineering. They don't take us seriously at all. They don't give any conditions and let us join them unconditionally. We even have to pay more." "What's the difference between this and a colony?" the minister who supported the German army scolded. Other ministers also expressed their opinions, and the palace was suddenly filled with fierce arguments. Pahlavi looked at them quietly, constantly weighing the pros and cons in his mind. Compared with the Soviet army, the German army did provide a lot of conditions. Choosing to join the German army can indeed bring them many benefits. "More importantly, even if the Soviet army wants to go south, they will not send too many troops. Their main force is restrained by the German army on the front line, and there will definitely not be many troops that can be sent out." These words made Pahlavi feel excited. Now the German-Turkish coalition is in his territory, and the main force of the Soviet army is contained. Those who go south are definitely partial troops. Whether they can defeat the German-Turkish coalition is another matter. Counting them, it is the Three Kingdoms Allied Forces, and there is absolutely no problem in defeating the Soviet army. The odds of winning are really too great. As for Britain and the United States, they cannot mobilize more troops for the time being. Thinking of this, Pahlavi finally made the decision to join the German army. "There is no need to argue, I choose to join the German army." Pahlavi's voice was very calm and powerful, allowing no one to question it. Those pro-German ministers were instantly ecstatic. Others are very disappointed. … "Oh? Agree?" Rommel seemed very calm when he received the telegram. He seemed to have guessed that Persia would definitely choose them, and there was an imperceptible smile on his lips. In his view, Persia's choice was reasonable. The great strength of the German army is obvious to all. Not to mention, there is still a Turkish army confronting the Persian army.
If the German army intervenes at this time, the Persian army will inevitably suffer a disastrous defeat. "Marshal, something seems wrong." Major Fein expressed his doubts. He was Rommel's right-hand man, and his keen insight into the situation often impressed Rommel. But when he received the telegram, after taking a look at it, he always felt something was wrong. "What do you mean?" Rommel looked at the other party in confusion. He knew that Major Fane would not raise doubts without reason. He must have discovered something. After hearing Rommel's words, Major Finn thought for a moment. "Marshal, something must have happened when Persia readily agreed to cooperate with us this time." Rommel also fell into deep thought after listening to Major Finn's words. He began to re-examine Persia's decision and think about possible problems therein. This time I agreed very happily. "What do you think it will be?" Rommel asked. "I think the Soviet army moved south, or the Allies put pressure on Persia, and the conditions they offered should be very low." Major Fein said. Hearing this, Rommel touched his chin, thought for a moment, and felt that it made sense. Because only in this way can we explain why we agreed so quickly. "It seems that the conditions offered by the Allied forces are not as good as ours. This has helped us once, but your words have reminded me that since the Soviet army is going south, they should speed up their march north and at the same time share the pressure on the Eastern Front. ." Rommel's words were calm and powerful, revealing his clear judgment and decisive decision-making on the situation. He knew well that the pressure on the Eastern Front had been pressing on the German army like a heavy boulder, and the Soviet army's movements at this time made the situation even more tense and complicated. "Yes." Major Fein responded succinctly. He naturally understood Rommel's strategic intention. Speeding up the pace of heading north would not only disrupt the deployment of the Soviet army, but also gain more breathing space for the German army on the eastern front. They were not surprised at all that the Soviet army was going south. After all, as long as the Allies are not fools, they will definitely know their strategic purpose. Therefore, the Soviet army must go south to prevent them from going north. The only unlucky one is Persia. It became a battlefield for both sides to fight. Rommel stared at the map, constantly deducing the development of the battle in his mind. "Are those Chinese people still good?" Suddenly, Rommel asked another question. There was a trace of concern and doubt in his tone, and he seemed to be particularly concerned about the movements of the Chinese people. "Ah? I don't know the specifics. It must be from the last bombing. They should know the strength gap between us and they won't make any moves in the short term." Major Fein thought for a while and said quickly. His answer seemed a little uncertain. After all, they did not have exact information about the situation of the Chinese people. After all, the two sides were quite far apart, and if they sent people to investigate, they would be easily discovered.
So his information was all provided by the natives. But the relationship between the natives and Li Si was good, so the news that the German army knew was deliberately spread by Li Si to the German army. "Well, I understand. Let your people continue to investigate. If there is any movement, notify me as soon as possible." Rommel said. There was a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Although he did not want to fight with the Chinese, in a war situation, the actions of either party could have a major impact on the overall situation. He didn't want to fight those Chinese people unless necessary. After all, the two parties still have a good friendship, and there is no major conflict of interest between the two parties. Of course there was no conflict of interest before, but that doesn't mean there isn't one now. So he must always be alert and ready to deal with various situations. At the same time, he also secretly hoped that the Chinese people could choose their sides wisely and avoid getting involved in unnecessary conflicts. "Yes." Major Fenn responded quickly. … "Persia has joined the German army?" Sun Liren was stunned after receiving the news. His eyes showed surprise and confusion. This news was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in his heart. The news wasn't too exciting, but it still shocked him. Behind them is the Persian Gulf. If Persia suddenly attacks them from behind, wouldn't it be completely over? Their current location is very critical, and the Persian Gulf behind them is an even more strategic location. Once the Persian and German forces join forces to attack from behind, they will be in an extremely dangerous situation. "Are you worried that the other party will attack us from the sea?" Li Si seemed to see Sun Liren's doubts and asked with a smile. His tone was relaxed, as if the issue didn't seem worth worrying to him. "That's right." Sun Liren answered frankly. He indeed considered this issue, and even considered whether to formulate a defense plan, while strengthening vigilance in surrounding areas, and paying close attention to the movements of the Persian and German troops. This potential threat put a stick in his throat and he had to treat it with caution. "It's not necessary." Li Si said lightly. His expression was calm, and his eyes revealed a kind of confidence. "What do you mean?" Sun Liren looked confused. He frowned and looked at Li Si doubtfully. "Because the opponent will never attack us from the sea." Li Si said helplessly with his hands spread out. "They have other more important strategic goals and will not focus on attacking us from the sea." "Are you referring to the Soviet army that went north to attack the Caucasus?" Sun Liren was not a fool. He immediately woke up and asked.
"Yes, according to the intelligence I received, the Soviet army has moved south. Now the German army, the Turkish army, and Persia are discussing the formation of a coalition to resist the Soviet invasion." Li Si explained. "Hiss." Hearing this, Sun Liren couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. (End of chapter)