At the Kremlin, when Molotov arrived at Comrade Joseph's office, he found that Joseph was already up. Beria of the NKVD was reporting the relevant situation to Joseph.
"Comrade Molotov, have a seat!" Joseph's face revealed neither joy nor anger.
"Comrade Joseph, the German representative to our country has just formally delivered a Declaration of War to us!" Molotov said.
Joseph nodded. "The German Emperor has just made a radio address, declaring war on us!"
"Then should we immediately declare war on them?" Molotov asked.
"Of course. Since the Germans have declared war, that means the war has begun. Naturally, there is no need for us to wait any longer. In the name of the Bolshevik Russian government, formally declare war on Germany!" Joseph ordered.
"Yes, Comrade Joseph!" Molotov immediately rose and left.
"Have Voroshilov and Shaposhnikov come see me at once!" Joseph ordered.
"Yes, Comrade Joseph. However, since the Germans have declared war on us at this hour, they must be planning a surprise attack. The troops at the front must be kept on alert," Beria said.
Joseph nodded. "Send a Telegram to the front in my name, ordering every unit to remain vigilant! If the Germans dare cross the border and invade us, make sure to teach them a ruthless lesson!"
"Yes, Comrade Joseph," Beria replied.
Voroshilov and Shaposhnikov soon arrived at Joseph's office.
"Comrade Voroshilov, Comrade Shaposhnikov, you should both know that the war has begun, correct?" Joseph asked.
"Yes, Comrade Joseph. We already know that the war has begun," Voroshilov replied.
"Are the troops at the front prepared?" Joseph asked.
"Please rest assured, Comrade Joseph. Our troops are already prepared. Once the Germans launch their attack, our forces will certainly crush the Germans' conspiracy without mercy," Shaposhnikov said.
Joseph nodded, but inwardly, he did not believe