Ribbentrop said very simply.
If the role of Germany in the Soviet-Finnish War was disgraceful, in the Iranian War, Germany could definitely intervene in a legitimate way.
Because the Soviet Union is the unreasonable party, the Soviet Union launched an offensive against Iran without any signs and excuses. This is simply the most shameless behavior.
The Soviets are dishonorable.
Moreover, the Iranian blood is the same as that of Germany. The Germans think that Iran is a friend of Germany. In this case, it is righteous for Germany to help Iran, even if it is because of this incident that it has torn the Soviets. Never regret it.
Ribbentrop looked at Molotov: "If it's for this, then don't waste our time with each other."
In a word, Molotov was blocked with nothing to say, what to protest? Protest that Germany encouraged Iran to fight and did not allow the Soviets to occupy Iran? Didn't enter Tehran and subvert the Iranian royal family?
These are the logic of robbers. If you want to be a qualified robber, you need at least a record. Now, what the Soviet Union lacks is the record. How can you compare it with the Germans?
From the momentum, Molotov was immediately discouraged.
Now, he already knows the bottom line of the Germans. The Germans will not give up their support for Iran. Even if the two countries are facing each other, the two most powerful countries on the Eurasian continent will enter a state of war.
Then, before he came, Stalin could not say what he said, it was equivalent to declaring war, which made Molotov very embarrassed. Of course he knew that before the heavy thunderstorm plan was ready, he hurriedly declared war against the Soviet Union. what is the benefit?
After swallowing a spit, Molotov still didn't know what to say.
"If the Soviet Union is willing to withdraw its troops, then we will ask the Iranian side to let go and allow the Soviet army to return. At the same time, those soldiers captured by Iran can also be sent back in accordance with the prisoner exchange agreement, including the one called Jako The husband’s lads can all be exchanged.” Ribbentrop continued.
Hearing this sentence, Molotov suddenly felt a ripple in his heart. It seems that the Germans did not intend to completely rip their faces with the Soviet Union. The Germans still had a compromise.
Gazvin, the Soviet army has been surrounded, and the Soviet Union is in a dilemma. Now, Germany promises that if the Soviet Union decides to retreat, it can open the channel and let the Soviets go. The captives can also be exchanged, especially Yakov!
Now, the capture of Yakov is an open secret. Under the hype of the Iranians, almost everyone knows that Stalin's son was captured by Iran.
From this point of view, it should be the best choice for the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union can save its strength and exchange Stalin's son back.
But in this case, what did the Soviet get?
After more than a month of preparation and fighting for half a month, more than 10,000 casualties were killed and several military formations were destroyed. In the end, what result did the Soviets obtain? Back to the original place and remain the same, what is the significance of the Soviet soldier's sacrifice?
After doing it for a long time, the Soviets suffered countless deaths and injuries, and they were still busy? Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Soviets have failed!
Molotov knew that such a result would not satisfy Stalin, but the Germans have done so very well.
At least, the Germans did not make things difficult for the issue of war reparations. If the Soviets retreat and the Germans demand a sum, will the Soviets give it or not?
National interests cannot be compromised, and Molotov still feels embarrassed.
“It’s not impossible for the Soviets to gain access to the Indian Ocean. It’s just that Moscow’s vision is too short.” At this moment, Ribbentrop said again: “Remembering the closeness of our cooperation in Poland in the past, It really hurts our hearts. We could have cooperated, but we almost entered a hostile state."
This confused Molotov: "Mr. Ribbentrop, can you be more specific?"
"Now, King George VI and Churchill and the gang have fled to the Indian colony." Ribbentrop said: "We are looking forward to bringing these traitors to justice, but now our military has reached its limit. , And India’s territory is too large."
Speaking of this, Molotov suddenly reacted and immediately scolded Khrushchev for his stupidity. Indeed, why do things go to Iran and go directly to India, isn't it more appropriate?
The deployment of German forces has indeed reached its limit. After reaching Iraq, the huge areas of North Africa and the Middle East need to be digested by the Germans for a few years. The Germans can no longer concentrate on advancing to the South Asian subcontinent.
And Churchill and the group are now resisting in India, trying to return to Europe. As an old colony in India, the people above are indeed very loyal to the British.
Moreover, King George VI promised that India would be handed over to the Soviets. No matter from which point of view, India should have its share of the Soviets!
Now, did the Germans have promised to give up the interests of India?
"The area of India is too large." Ribbentrop said: "Such a huge country is not in our interests. It is better to split the Indian subcontinent into several countries, which is more in line with our interests. I know if Moscow is interested in India."
"Can I regard this as your invitation? Like it was to Poland?" Molotov asked.
If the Germans ostensibly agreed to the Soviet Union’s invasion of India and then secretly manipulated India, then the Soviet Union would suffer a great loss. How could they continue to do the same thing?
"Of course it is." Ribbentrop said.
"I'm sorry, I still don't understand." Molotov said: "Isn't it better for the Indian subcontinent to hand it over to Edward VIII?"
After all, there is also a puppet named Edward VIII fostered by Germany in Britain! The Indian subcontinent belongs to Edward VIII, that is, the Germans. Why should it be separated so that the Soviets can benefit?
"Because a strong Britain is not in our interest." Ribbentrop said very clearly, and Molotov soon understood that although Germany has annexed Britain, it still does not want Britain to be strong, for fear People in these colonies missed and supported Britain and finally set off a struggle.
In this case, it is a good way to separate India from management.
It is necessary to deal with Churchill’s government in exile without making Edward VIII too strong. In this way, it is understandable to divide India into two parts. ()
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