"Comrade committee member, you should be aware that Russia has completely lost this war and is no longer qualified to bargain. If you do not accept the conditions we have proposed, everything will be even more disadvantageous to you. This is my well-intentioned advice to you!" Ribbentrop said.
Although Ribbentrop's words made Molotov feel very dissatisfied. But, he knew it was the truth.
Molotov nodded, but didn't say much. In any case, the harsh conditions proposed by Germany are a very unacceptable result for Russia.
"In addition to the above conditions, Germany also has two requirements. The newly established Democratic Russia and you will jointly share the war compensation of 100 billion Mark. These war compensation must be paid in full within twenty years." Ribbentrop continued.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, is one hundred billion Mark too much? Especially after our country was divided, we do not have enough financial resources to afford such a large amount of war compensation." Molotov said.
Although he knew that land cession and compensation were indispensable in negotiations. However, the Germany people not only wanted to split Russia, but also raised so many war reparations like a lion, which still shocked Molotov.
"Your Excellency the Commissioner, this war compensation is not much. In fact, our consumption in this war is much more than this. As for how to repay the money, it is easier. If there is no money, your country can sell its resources. To the east of the Ural Mountains and Ural River, there are rich natural resources. Germany can purchase these resources. Your country can use these resources to replace war reparations!" Ribbentrop said.
German government has already thought about how to plunder more wealth from Russians.
Molotov knew that he also had no way to refuse. "I will report it to Chelyabinsk."
Faced with various harsh conditions put forward by Germany, Molotov simply had no way to refuse. The only thing he could do was to use reporting to Chelyabinsk as an excuse and leave the decision-making power to Chelyabinsk.
Ribbentrop nodded. "The last condition is that Russia's military power must be controlled. This is true for both Russia. The number of the army cannot exceed 500,000, and it must not have a navy and air force. The total number of second-line armed forces such as police must not exceed the number of regular troops."
Limiting Russia's military power is a condition that Germany attaches most importance to. Only in this way can we ensure that Russia no longer poses a threat to Germany. Of course, the Democratic Russia supported by Eastern European Plain will be a pro-German Russia. They will also serve as Germany's barrier on the eastern front. Even if Russia's strength can develop again in the future, if he wants to pose a threat to Germany, he must first defeat Democratic Russia. That would be enough to leave enough reaction time for Germany.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, I will report to Chelyabinsk." Molotov still said this.
"Very good, Your Excellency the Commissioner. I hope your leaders in Chelyabinsk can fully understand the reality. In this case, it will be very beneficial to both of us. This war should be over. If the war continues, it will be detrimental to us. More importantly, Russia may be completely destroyed because of this!" Ribbentrop finally said.
Obviously, the threat in Ribbentrop's words is very strong. If Russia rejects these conditions of Germany, then German military will undoubtedly continue to attack. With the remaining strength of the Russian army, it is almost impossible to resist German offensive.
"Sir Foreign Minister, I will convey your words to Chelyabinsk. As for what decision they will make, it is not up to me. After all, I only have one vote among Politburo member." Molotov said.
Ribbentrop nodded, he was very clear about Russia's current situation. In fact, Germany's intelligence agency has long known that Russia's Russia leaders in Chelyabinsk have already begun fighting for power. And this is undoubtedly what Germany wants to see. Only in this way can Germany take advantage of this opportunity to fish in troubled waters and obtain greater benefits.
"Your Excellency the Commissioner, we are old friends, and we know your abilities very well. I believe that among the leaders of Russia, no one is more suitable to be the leader of Russia than you." Ribbentrop said.
Ribbentrop's words immediately made Molotov feel happy. The original dissatisfaction caused by these harsh conditions proposed by Germany disappeared because of this.
Molotov knows that if Germany can support him, then his succession as the supreme leader of Russia will be a sure thing. No matter how many people support Andreyev, it will be of no use.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, it would be best if you could take on more responsibilities. However, I do not have an advantage among Politburo. On the contrary, comrade Andreyev has gained more support. However, comrade Andreyev's thoughts are closer to Comrade Joseph. Once comrade Andreyev becomes Supreme Leader of Russia, this may not be a good thing for Germany." Molotov began.
Ribbentrop nodded. "Yes, Comrade Molotov. We will not be willing to see an anti-German person become Russia's Supreme Leader. Otherwise, we will take all costs to eliminate all threats."
Molotov was even more satisfied after hearing this in his heart. Germany revealed his dissatisfaction with Andreyev. This is undoubtedly an opportunity for him.
"Yes, Your Excellency Foreign Minister. The suffering caused by this war is already very severe. We cannot let another war break out." Molotov said.
"Your Excellency the Commissioner, if Germany fully supports you to become Supreme Leader of Russia, then what will you do?" Ribbentrop said straight to the point.
The smile on Molotov's face could no longer be concealed, "Your Excellency Foreign Minister, I am very happy to become friend of the German Empire. If I can become Russia's Supreme Leader, then Russia under my leadership will never be enemies with Germany again!"