Published at 13th of February 2023 06:49:36 AM

Marshal Shaposhnikov's statement was somewhat unexpected. After all, he had always been neutral before. Now, he's speaking out publicly. Moreover, it seems that he is still on the side of Molotov. This caused the attitude of some neutral people among the leaders of the Russian Provisional Government to gradually change.

"Comrades, I can tell you responsibly. With our current military strength, it is impossible to resist the German attack. Once the German army advances to Chelyabinsk, we will not be able to resist it at all. Stay. At that time, we can only continue to retreat." Marshal Shaposhnikov said.

"Yes, comrades. As Comrade Shaposhnikov said, we have no way to resist the German attack. In other words, we have already lost a complete defeat. If we reject the German proposal again, If we continue to contend with the Germans, we will only pay a greater price. Therefore, agreeing to the conditions of the Germans is our best choice at present!" Mikoyan said immediately.

"You! You are betraying Russia's interests!" Andreyev trembled with anger. Marshal Shaposhnikov's statement made him very angry. Because this means that in the competition with Molotov, with the support of the army, he is already at a complete disadvantage.

"Comrade Andreyev, we are doing this for the sake of the country. If we continue to resist, our country will perish. At that time, we will have nothing. In that case, how can we face Ulyanov Comrade and Comrade Joseph?" Kalinin also said.

There is no doubt that after this incident, the Molotov faction and Andreyev have already torn faces. Originally, the Molotov faction was at a disadvantage. But now Marshal Shaposhnikov unexpectedly took Molotov's side. This immediately caused a huge change in the balance of strength between the two sides.

Other Russian leaders have changed their attitudes as a result.

"It is really inappropriate to continue to compete with the Germans now. In that case, it will not benefit us. Although the conditions of the Germans are a bit harsh. But it is better than the Germans directly sending troops to destroy our country! Khrushchev, who has always been an invisible man, expressed his opinion.

"Yes, the Germans are powerful, and we have no way to fight the Germans. Let's agree to the terms of the Germans!" Zhdanov also said. Although, he was a supporter of Andreyev before. But at this time, he undoubtedly made a choice again.

Andreyev was very angry when he saw this situation. He knew that after Shaposhnikov expressed his support for Molotov, he was done. The power in the Politburo has undergone a fundamental reversal. Even his original supporters have now abandoned him.

"I also think that we should agree to the conditions of the Germans!" Kaganovich said.

"Very good, Comrade Andreyev, do you want to continue?" Mikoyan looked at Andreyev with a smile on his face.

"Hmph! If you betray the interests of the country, the people will definitely not support you!" Andreyev said bitterly. After speaking, he left the meeting room directly. He knew that he had already failed, and if he stayed, it would have no effect, and instead he would receive endless shame.

"Comrades, then, we have reached an agreement. I left to inform Comrade Molotov that he is still dealing with the Germans in Moscow. The earlier we reach an agreement with the Germans, the earlier the Germans will stop. Military action so that we are no longer threatened by the Germans," Mikoyan said.

Other Russian leaders nodded. They all knew that Molotov had already won the competition this time. No one else could prevent Molotov from succeeding Russia as supreme leader.

Moscow, Molotov's residence, the secretary quickly entered his room.

"Comrade Molotov, this is a telegram from Chelyabinsk. The Politburo meeting has reached an agreement and accepted all the conditions proposed by the Germans. I heard that during the meeting, Comrade Shaposhnikov I expressed my support for you. Later, Comrades Khrushchev, Zhdanov and Kaganovich also expressed their support for accepting the terms of the Germans." The secretary's face was full of excitement.

He knows what this means. These leaders all support Molotov's opinion, which means that Molotov has gained everyone's approval. In the next step, Molotov will become the supreme leader of Russia, which is already a certainty.

Molotov nodded, but there was no joy on his face. He knew that the reason why the leaders of the Russian Provisional Government had such a change was entirely because of the bombing of the German Air Force.

Facing the heavy bombing of the Luftwaffe, those leaders finally succumbed. They didn't have the courage to continue to compete with the Germans. This cannot but be said to be a tragedy. The once powerful Russia is gone forever, replaced by a Russia that has been defeated. The next Russia will probably continue to exist as a small country. After all, the Russian territory east of the Ural Mountains and the Ural River is still vast. From the perspective of territorial area, it is still the most powerful country in the world. However, the land full of frozen soil, as well as the sparse population and weak industrial base, will all become bottlenecks restricting Russia's development.

However, for Molotov, the surrender of the leaders of the Russian Provisional Government is very good. In this case, at least his position in Russia has been established. Not surprisingly, after signing a peace treaty with the Germans this time, he will be able to become the supreme leader of Russia. Even Russia, which has shrunk, is still the supreme leader of Russia!

"His Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulations, the German Empire has won again. The Russian Provisional Government has approved the agreement and accepted the conditions proposed by your country." Molotov said.

"Very good, Your Excellency Commissioner. This is also of great benefit to your country. At least, the war is over. We will not pay any more casualties for this." Ribbentrop said.

Molotov nodded. Yes, Russia lost the war, but they didn't have to send their lads to die.

"By the way, congratulations, Your Excellency. Maybe when we meet again next time, you will have become the leader of Russia." Ribbentrop was equally clear about what happened in Chelyabinsk.

"I will always be a friend of Germany!" Molotov stated.