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The Japanese request is really unacceptable. To cede the North Island of Sakhalin Island, a compensation of [-] million U.S. dollars is required.Hehe, what a cession of land and compensation!Do you regard the Soviet government as a weak and incompetent Chinese government?If he, Stalin, accepted such a treaty... I am afraid that Trotsky will immediately win the support of the vast majority of comrades in the party and drive himself out of power, right?It seems that this war can't end so quickly. Isn't Japan an island country with poor resources?Aren't you afraid of the "Asian Peace Treaty"?That's great...as long as China agrees to immediately stop exporting strategic materials to Japan, the Soviet Union will immediately join this treaty!See what else Japan used to fight the Soviet Union?

"Comrade Stalin... urgent call from Vladivorsk!" Baranov's trembling voice rang in Stalin's ear again.

"Vladivorsk...is it still in our hands?" Stalin's face was full of tiredness, but he still managed to pull himself together at the moment.

Baronov nodded lightly: "It's still there, but the Japanese invaders have now completely controlled a large piece of land along the Sauber Bay. Comrade Yegorov has organized seven counterattacks... Unfortunately, none of them took the enemy. Rush into the sea, their naval guns are too powerful! Now the Japanese invaders have begun to attack the urban area of ​​Vladivostok, and our Red Army of Workers and Peasants is fighting them in the streets."

"Understood... Order Comrade Yegorov to keep Vladivostok no matter what! At all costs!" Stalin repeated the order he had said countless times.

The Japan-Soviet War has now entered a situation of talks while fighting, and if China also earnestly implements the embargo on military supplies to Japan, Japan may be unable to support it at any time and declare an armistice.Therefore, Vladivostok is still hopeful for now. As long as it is not captured before Japan agrees to a ceasefire, the initiative in war and negotiation will return to the hands of the Soviet Union... The act of Lotov's secret talks was interpreted by Stalin as Japan's eagerness to end the war, and Japan's request for the Soviet Union to reject the "Asian Peace Treaty" was considered to be a fear of embargo and sanctions.The combination of these circumstances strengthened Stalin's determination to stick to Vladivostok.

"Wait a minute." Stalin stopped Baranov, who was about to leave: "Go and send a telegram to Comrade Molotov, telling him that the Soviet Union can sign the "Asian Peace Treaty" immediately, on the condition that China immediately treat Japan. The embargo of strategic resources is implemented, and Shanghai can no longer be used to re-export any strategic materials to Japan, nor can the coal mines, iron ores and grains of North China be transported to Japan!"

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Beijing Liuguo Hotel.Luo Yaoguo and Wang Jingwei are currently staying here. In addition to mediating the Japanese-Soviet War to facilitate the signing of the "Asian Peace Treaty", the two of them came to Beijing to reorganize the central government in Beijing.Letting Sun Yat-sen peacefully sit on the throne of the President, it is not that he cannot defeat the Feng Faction, but that he is surrounded by foreign enemies and finally has a chance for stable development. No one is embarrassed to destroy it, right?It's just... Is Feng Zhang willing to obediently give up his position?

Luo Yaoguo was in the living room of the suite where he was staying tonight, beating around the bush to test the possibility of this peaceful transfer of power to the visiting Zhang Xueliang.

"Brother Hanqing, the current situation in China has gradually become clearer." Having said this, Luo Yaoguo paused for a moment, and after deliberating his words, he continued: "At present, our Kuomintang is the most powerful, followed by the Fengjun and the Youth Party. , The CCP ranks third, and other forces have gradually declined. In the end, it seems inevitable that they will be merged into these three, right? It's just...the central government seems to be a little underrepresented, can it be rearranged?"

Rearrange the central government?Is this... an attempt to usurp the throne?Zhang Xueliang was taken aback, and couldn't care less about admiring the beauty Natalie sitting next to Luo Yaoguo.He quickly pulled his mind away from her, and began to ponder over what the other party said.

Although Sun Yat-sen can't be said to have two thirds of the world now, he is probably more than half of the country!And if the Zhang family does not count the Wang Zixing Youth Army forces that rule Gansu, Xinjiang, and Qinghai, there are only six provinces (special regions) plus one Beijing city, which is less than half of their territory, and their financial resources are even worse. One-tenth of the military strength... I don't know if there is one-twentieth?It is indeed inappropriate to rely on this strength to control the central position.

After pondering for a long time, and knowing that the general situation is over, Zhang Xueliang nodded slowly: "Brother Fuwen... I don't know how you plan to arrange Fengjun and other factions? Including the CCP, I'm afraid they won't give in easily, right?"

Luo Yaoguo chuckled, and waved his hands: "Brother Hanqing misunderstood, why should we arrange your Fengshi and the CCP? We haven't even arranged for our own one-acre three-point land. This time our party's idea is just To form a coalition government with the participation of various factions, the troops of each faction will not move, and the governments above their respective territories will also continue to remain. For example, our national government will continue to maintain its original status, but...Mr. Sun will be the president of the country. Lead the entire country, and slowly find a way to peacefully unify military orders and government orders. This can only be resolved peacefully through negotiations between various factions.”

Zhang Xueliang breathed a sigh of relief, listening to Luo Yaoguo's tone, it seemed that Sun Yat-sen was just letting Sun Yat-sen have a presidential addiction for two days.It's really not easy to be a home in this country!If Sun Yat-sen wants to come, let him do it for a few days.Thinking of this, Zhang Xueliang smiled slightly: "Brother Fuwen, I will tell my father what I mean, but if there are some questions, please ask Brother Fuwen to explain in detail."

Luo Yaoguo smiled: "The specific arrangements are yet to be negotiated and coordinated by all parties... In fact, there is no rush to deal with this matter. It is just a greeting to Marshal Zhang. I hope that Marshal Zhang can take a step back for the sake of the country and the people, so that China can enjoy long-term peace and stability." Well, as for the position of Marshal Zhang, we can arrange the vice president, who can be regarded as the second person in China. We don’t move in Zhili Chahar in the northeast, and our party arranges a small number of troops to station in Beijing. It is basically such a preliminary idea to hand over several counties in the north to Fengjun. I hope Brother Hanqing can tell Marshal Zhang, and I also hope Brother Hanqing can make this matter come true."

Chapter 0340 The Japanese-Soviet War ([-]) The Turning Point of Mongolia

June [-], [-], Vladivostok.

The eight battleships (battlecruisers) of the Japanese Navy's First Fleet are now swaggeringly moored on the sea facing the Amursky Bay to the west of Vladivostok.The heavy anchors were also lowered, and the main guns of the battleship and the muzzles of the secondary guns on one side were all pointed at the city of Vladivostok!Pointing to the 10,000+ innocent citizens left in the city of Vladivostok by the Soviet Red Army monks who are still relying on solid buildings for street fighting!

The Japanese army's ultimatum has been delivered to Yegorov. If... within twelve hours, the Soviet Red Army guarding the city of Vladivostok does not lay down their weapons and surrender to the Japanese army, what awaits them is the ruthless bombardment of Japanese battleships!The city of Vladivostok will be razed to the ground...

Due to Stalin's order to stick to Vladivostok, Yegorov had no way to transfer his troops to Ussuriysk (Twin Cities), far away from the sea, and could only sit and wait in the urban area of ​​Vladivostok.In fact, it is just waiting to die.In the urban area of ​​Vladivostok, which is close to the sea, what can be used to fight the eight huge battleships and battlecruisers moored on the ocean?Is it necessary to use the 1904 152mm cannon?This is the most powerful weapon in Yegorov's hands now.But is this thing useful for battleships?If he has withdrawn to Ussuriysk (Shuangchengzi) now, using the original fortifications there and these 15 cm cannons can definitely hit the Japanese army hard.But now... everything is over, and there seems to be no way out except surrender and death.

Just when Egorov and the high-level garrison of Vladivostok were struggling to save the 20 lives in the city, or to die in glorious battle to save the lives of their wives, children, and children.In the luxurious officer's dining room of the Japanese battleship Nagato, a celebration buffet has already been set up.

A snow-white tablecloth was laid out, and bottles of whiskey, brandy, gin, champagne, Italian sparkling wine, and Japan's own Nada wine, Yushu, shochu... were placed everywhere.Every bottle was uncapped and every glass seemed to be filled to the brim.The restaurant was full of people, including navy uniforms, army uniforms, and western dresses.This is Yoshiichi Tanaka leading a group of senior government officials and high-level army and navy officials to the front line of Vladivostok to "work the army" and inspect military affairs by the way.

This war seems to be... won!The army and navy of the Japanese Empire are indeed elite, and the Soviet port is a great victory!Burleigh victory!Now there is an even more brilliant victory in Vladivostok!Back and forth, according to the statistics of the Japanese army, hundreds of thousands of Soviet Red Army were wiped out!Even with a 10,000% discount, there are still 2+, and the casualties are less than [-]!This army and navy are really invincible!Especially those battleships of the navy, they are so easy to use!The Vladivostok fortress was basically smashed open by the battleship's cannon, and the loss of the battleship itself... was just a little bit of paint wiped off!

"It seems... the empire still needs better and newer battleships!" The Minister of the Navy Keisuke Okada rang in Tanaka's ear with a slightly intoxicated voice.

At present, the mainstream in the Japanese Navy is still the battleship school. The aircraft carrier is just a new gadget that has just started. Two ships have also been dispatched in this war, and one of them is the Chicheng, which was just completed in March this year.Moreover, all the casualties of the navy in this Battle of Vladivostok were made by the Chicheng!Several planes had accidents during take-off and landing, and two planes flew out and never came back.So after this battle, the Japanese Navy became more infatuated with warships than before, and the status of aircraft carriers declined slightly.

"A better and newer battleship?" Tanaka Yoshiichi frowned slightly.Battleships and stuff are nice...but don't we have no money?

Combined Fleet Commander Kanji Kato also approached Tanaka with a glass of foreign wine, and while he was a little drunk, he said loudly: "Your Excellency, the battleships of the Japanese Navy are a bit weak except for Nagato and Mutsu. , especially the four Kongo-class. This time...after the Soviet Union's indemnity is paid, can the Imperial Navy be equipped with newer warships to replace the King Kong-class? The Empire is already at a disadvantage to the United States in the "Washington Naval Treaty." Therefore, the precious capital ship quota can no longer be used for the Kongo class that is not strong in combat power, but should be used for battleships like the Nagato class with strong firepower and defense capabilities."

"You mean to scrap the four Kongo-class ships! Replace them with three new battleships?" Tanaka was startled when he heard this, and stared at Kanji Kato with a pair of triangular eyes, obviously condemning his wasteful behavior.

Kanji Kato focused his head: "Your Excellency, there is no way to do this! The future imperial navy may face the powerful United States and the newly rising China at the same time! Your Excellency may not have seen the China that the naval intelligence department has obtained. The latest intelligence on naval developments?"

"What did you say? Shina...Navy?" Tanaka Yoshiichi narrowed his triangular eyes and stared at Kato, with surprise and suspicion in his heart.The die-hard warship faction of the Japanese Navy would not have invented some "China Navy threat theory" to fool himself, right?

"Kato-kun is right." The Navy Minister Keisuke Okada suddenly interjected: "The Armament Department of the Southern KMT is spending huge sums of money to expand the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, and is also expanding the newly built Guangzhou Shipyard! And they Huge financial subsidies were also provided to China Iron and Steel Corporation, allowing them to import 1 tons of hydraulic presses and large wide and thick plate rolling mills from Krupp, Germany! These are all preparing for the construction of the Navy! There is also news that the German Hamburg The engineers of the Rohm Foss shipyard have now arrived in China..."

"That's right, our friends in the Naval Department in South China also told us that they are formulating a huge naval development plan!" Kato Kanji and Okada sang together and threw out new arguments:

"The Naval Department of South China plans to build two [-]-ton battleships with the help of Germany! And it is also planning to purchase a [-]-ton aircraft carrier from the United States! According to our estimates...these two [-]-ton aircraft carriers Thousand-ton battleships will be built using the latest German technology. Except for the Nagato and Mutsu ships of the Imperial Navy, other battleships are not their opponents! If these two battleships are built, the advantages of our navy will no longer exist !"

Is it that serious?Tanaka glanced at the two admirals who looked sad and indignant, and couldn't make up his mind for a while.

"Your Excellency, Commander, news from Vladivostok that the Soviet defenders refuse to surrender to the Empire!" At this time, a staff officer in a navy uniform hurried into the restaurant and reported the news that Vladivostok was determined to resist to the end...an unprecedented and tragic massacre It will be staged by the battleship's cannon soon, and it will also set off a battleship craze all over the world!

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"Comrade Stalin, Vladivostok (Vladivostok) ... has fallen ..."

In Stalin's office in the Kremlin, Voroshilov and Budyonny were standing in front of Stalin with their heads bowed.Both of them were pale, with tears in their eyes, and they didn't know whether they were sad or frightened by the brutality of the Japanese and Stalin.

Stalin's face was blue and black. He had lost almost a whole circle of weight these days, and now he looked a little thin and small, not like a Russian bear.Now he sits blankly behind his desk, gritted his teeth and can't say a word.

I don't know how long it took before Voroshilov raised his head slightly and asked tentatively in a low voice: "Comrade Stalin..."

Stalin let out a cry, as if he had just woken up from a nightmare: "Egorov's [-] workers' and peasants' Red Army..."

"It was the warships of the Japanese invaders! The urban area of ​​Vladivostok is close to the sea. Eight battleships and a dozen cruisers of the Japanese Navy approached and repeatedly bombarded with heavy artillery...for eight hours. , All the buildings were blown into ruins... Our tens of thousands of workers and peasants' Red Army and 10,000+ innocent citizens... The casualties were extremely heavy... Comrade Yegorov was also sacrificed! These are the news just announced by the Japanese side, It's probably true."

Voroshilov weeping and heartbroken to report to Stalin the latest news from Beijing, while communication between Moscow and Vladivostok had been cut off for hours.

Stalin muttered to himself: "Battleships! Our Soviet Union also wants to build advanced battleships! We must build..."

He stood up abruptly, his face blushing due to anger or excitement: "Has Tukhachevsky arrived at the front? When can we launch a counterattack against Khabarovsk? The Soviet Union needs a victory now! Need Victory! Let Tukhachevsky win victory for the Soviet Union at all costs!"

Voroshilov wiped his tears with his cuff, and replied tremblingly: "Comrade Tukhachevsky has now arrived in Birobidzhan, and now he has officially taken over the Far Eastern Front. We have concentrated in the Birobidzhan area. Ten infantry divisions and two cavalry divisions have a total strength of more than 15 people! In addition, the Chinese side has released the prisoners captured in the first battle of Zhalainuoer, and more than 1 people can be incorporated into the army immediately."

Stalin sneered: "Order Tukhachevsky to attack immediately! We must retake Khabarovsk (Khabarovsk), hum, there are no battleships on the Amur River... I want to see what the Japanese use Come and fight with our heroic Soviet Red Army!"

Voroshilov looked at Stalin's terrifying face, trembled involuntarily, and finally gritted his teeth and poured cold water on Stalin: "Comrade Stalin, the Japanese have an armored cruiser sailing from the mouth of the Amur River into the Amur River. It's near Abarovsk now. We don't have any heavy artillery on the Far Eastern Front that can deal with it... Do you think it's possible... to delay the attack a little longer?"

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June 16, [-]th year of the Republic of China.

In the conference room inside the Yingbin Building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing.A negotiation on the participation of the Soviet Union in the "Asian Peace Treaty" has just begun. This time the protagonists of the negotiations are the Soviet Union and China.

Probably Stalin was frightened by the Japanese warships, so when he heard that a Japanese armored cruiser had sailed into the Amur River, he accepted Voroshilov's suggestion very rarely and postponed Khabarovsk Time for a counteroffensive.At the same time, he instructed Molotov, who was far away in Beijing, to immediately start negotiating and signing the "Asian Peace Treaty" with China, Britain, the United States, France and the Netherlands.

At present, the Soviet Union does not have any obvious conflicts with Britain, the United States, France and the Netherlands, but there is a Mongolian problem with China.This Mongolian issue seems to be a deadlock, hindering the improvement of Sino-Soviet relations.It has also become the biggest obstacle in the Sino-Soviet negotiations this time.

Zeng Qi, Prime Minister of the Beijing Government, participated in the negotiations on behalf of the Chinese side, and Luo Yaoguo and Wang Jingwei, representatives of the Southern Nationalist Government.Zeng Qi is now wearing a tuxedo and a tall top hat on the conference table.What a civil servant of the Beiyang government.Luo Yaoguo and Wang Jingwei sat next to Zeng Qi on the left and right. Luo Yaoguo was dressed in a neat military uniform with a dazzling general rank, while Wang Jingwei was in an elegant Chinese tunic suit with a faint smile on his face. The master who is easier to bully!

Representatives from the Soviet Union were Molotov and Zirnykh.There was no expression on the faces of these two people, as if they didn't know the end of the fall of Vladivostok and the annihilation of the [-] Vladivostok defenders.It's just... this is not the Soviet Union after all, and they can still get news about Vladivostok without telling others.

"The Mongolian issue is an issue between China and the Soviet Union. It should not be discussed at such an international conference. Therefore, on behalf of the Soviet Union, I suggest that the Mongolian issue be left for a friendly negotiation between China and the Soviet Union in the future."

Molotov started by trying to take the Mongolian issue out of today's talks.He smiled slightly, and said again: "The most important issue at present is to curb Japan's ambition of aggression and expansion. Other issues can be discussed and resolved later."

"Mongolia is Chinese territory! There is no doubt about this, even the Soviet government recognizes it! And...the Soviet government also promised to withdraw troops from Mongolia in the [-] Sino-Soviet Agreement! Now it is the Soviet government that shows He was a responsible government at the time."