Published at 13th of February 2023 06:58:10 AM

"On behalf of Your Excellency, we have found out the conflict between our border guards and the Kingdom of Ukraine. This matter is completely a misunderstanding. Our border guards were dealing with traitors who tried to flee our country, but the Ukrainian army shot and killed us There are many officers and many soldiers. It is precisely because of this that the officers of the border guards will have a fever and order to cross the border to attack Ukraine." Molotov said.

Ribbentrop did not speak. It was not beyond his expectation that the Russian side could figure out the cause and effect of the matter in such a short period of time. With Bu'e's strength, if they want to investigate, there is nothing they can't find.

"Our country and the Kingdom of Ukraine are both responsible for this incident. After Comrade Joseph learned of this incident, he was already furious. He has already ordered the execution of the division commander who gave the order. We hope that this time The conflicts can be reduced to minor ones. The friendship between our two countries is hard-won, and we sincerely hope that the friendship can continue. Molotov continued.

"Your Excellency, no matter what, it is a fact that your country sent a large number of troops across the border to attack Ukraine. This has already caused great losses to the Kingdom of Ukraine. At the same time, it also caused the people of the Kingdom of Ukraine to have a feeling for the protection of the Empire. This makes the empire very difficult to do. Therefore, we hope that your country can publicly apologize to the Kingdom of Ukraine for this matter, and promise that similar things will not happen again in the future. At the same time, your country needs to compensate the Kingdom of Ukraine with one billion marks as compensation Compensation," Ribbentrop said.

Molotov's face turned pale, and it suddenly became very ugly. Although Ribbentrop only made two requests, no matter which one they asked, it was definitely not something they could agree to.

"On behalf of your Excellency, such a request is too harsh, right? Both parties are responsible, so we should not be the ones to apologize! If the Ukrainian soldiers hadn't taken the lead in killing our border guard officers and soldiers, the following things would not have happened. In addition, the compensation of one billion marks is simply impossible." Molotov flatly refused, and he could directly refuse without even asking Joseph for instructions. Because he knew that Joseph would never agree to such a request.

Joseph is the supreme leader of Bu Russia, and he is a very face-saving person. Wouldn't it be a slap in the face for Boo to apologize to the tiny Ukrainian kingdom? You know, Joseph has always wanted to reintroduce the Kingdom of Ukraine into the rule of Bu Russia. It's just because Germany is too strong, so he can only bury this ambition in his heart. If you want to apologize to the Kingdom of Ukraine, it will definitely be regarded as an unacceptable shame by Joseph.

One billion marks is a huge sum of money for Bu Russia. In order to build a strong industry, Bu Russia has been tightening its belt, even using mineral resources and agricultural products to exchange machinery and equipment with Germany. Now, in order to enhance the military strength, a large sum of money has been invested. Under such circumstances, the financial pressure on Bu Russia is very high. Where can I find one billion marks to compensate the Kingdom of Ukraine. If Bu Russia has this money, they can use it to expand their armaments, and they will not compensate the weak Ukraine.

"Your Excellency, Chairman, we hope that your country can show sincerity. If your country cannot agree to these two conditions, then I don't think we need to talk any further." Ribbentrop's attitude is still very serious. tough.

The meeting between Molotov and Ribbentrop finally broke up. Regarding the two conditions proposed by the Germans, Molotov knew without consulting Joseph that this was absolutely impossible.

Sure enough, when Molotov reported the two conditions proposed by the Germans to Joseph, Joseph suddenly became furious.

"Damn Germans, they want to blackmail us! Do they really think that we dare not go to war with them? Do they think that if we threaten us with war, we will compromise?" Joseph roared angrily, Just like an angry lion.

"Comrade Joseph, shall we then reject the Germans?" Molotov asked.

Joseph thought for a while, but still shook his head. He let Molotov continue to talk to the Germans, and let the Germans lower their demands as much as possible. At the same time, Joseph also asked Voroshilov and Shaposhnikov to speed up preparations for war. He knew that if an agreement could not be reached in the end, it might really mean war.

Molotov was ordered to continue negotiating with Ribbentrop, the German representative to Bu Russia. However, because the differences between the two parties were too great, they have been unable to reach an agreement.

Time passed little by little like this, and the military preparations for Russia are speeding up. Similarly, the military preparations of the German Empire are also proceeding step by step. After receiving the order, a large number of reserve troops are rushing to the assembled barracks. After a short period of adaptive training, they will be formed into new troops.

This time, the German Army will expand to 12 new armies, which will double the strength of the German Army. Of course, the combat effectiveness of these newly formed group armies is slightly worse than that of the first-line troops. However, what is certain is that their combat effectiveness is still very strong. In the world, it can be regarded as a first-class army.

While Germany and Russia were still arguing, the Ukrainian kingdom as the party concerned seemed to have nothing to do with them at all. In fact, this involves the game between the two big countries, Germany and Bu Russia, and it is simply not possible for a small country like the Kingdom of Ukraine to intervene.

However, as the protectorate of Germany, while enjoying the guarantee of their safety from Germany, they also need to assume corresponding obligations and obey Germany's orders.

On August 14, 1939, General Rommel, Commander of the Ninth Army of the German Army, as the special envoy of His Majesty the Emperor, went to Kyiv, together with Prime Minister Ferdorf of the Kingdom of Ukraine, Minister of War Andrei and Chief of Staff Maxi Admiral Tom will meet.

Admiral Rommel, like Marshal Manstein and Admiral Guderian, is the Kaiser's most valued general. This is no secret in the world. Therefore, regarding his arrival, the Kingdom of Ukraine did not dare to neglect at all, for fear that it would dissatisfy the German Empire. In that case, the consequences will not be acceptable to the Kingdom of Ukraine.

Fortunately, Admiral Rommel was a very humble person, not to mention that this time he came here under a secret order, and he was very low-key.