Russian Provisional Government Politburo The meeting ended. Andreyev left the conference room with a victor's attitude, surrounded by his party members. In his opinion, he had already won this meeting. Molotov has been nailed to shame. Next, Molotov can no longer pose any threat to him.
Unfortunately, Andreyev seems to be happy too early. Kalinin and Mikoyan were not depressed by this. Instead, they still smiled, as if everything was under their control.
When Marshal Shaposhnikov was about to leave the conference room, Kalinin stopped him.
"Comrade Shaposhnikov, do you have time? Let's go have a drink?"
Marshal Shaposhnikov was about to refuse, but then he thought of something and nodded.
Marshal Shaposhnikov is also a very smart person. He knows that both Andreyev and Molotov want to win his support. However, in order to ensure his own interests, he has always been in a neutral position between the two parties. Only in this way can he be able to have both sides.
However, this time Andreyev's method seemed too stupid to Marshal Shaposhnikov, which made Marshal Shaposhnikov have other ideas.
Kalinin and Mikoyan, together with Marshal Shaposhnikov, returned to their residence.
After a bottle of Vodka, their conversation gradually got to the point.
"Comrade Shaposhnikov, what do you think of Comrade Andreyev's decision?" Kalinin asked.
Comrade Shaposhnikov thought for a while, and then said, "The conditions proposed by Germany people are indeed too harsh. However, now facing the strength of Germany people, do we still have the right to refuse? Brutally rejecting Germany people's conditions will only make Germany people even more angry. At that time, we will pay a greater price."
"Yes, Comrade Shaposhnikov, we think so too. Comrade Andreyev's decision will bring Russia to destruction." Mikoyan also said.
After a while, Kalinin continued to ask, "Comrade Shaposhnikov, now the situation of Politburo is very obvious. Comrade Andreyev and comrade Molotov are competing for the position of Supreme Leader. I wonder who Comrade Shaposhnikov supports?"
Marshal Shaposhnikov already knew Molotov that they wanted to win over him. It's not surprising that they would ask such a question. However, Marshal Shaposhnikov still doesn't want to take a stand so early.
"Comrade Kalinin, the military does not want to get involved in this conflict." Marshal Shaposhnikov said.
Kalinin smiled, Marshal Shaposhnikov would answer like this, which was not surprising at all.
"Comrade Shaposhnikov, if you support Comrade Molotov, Comrade Molotov promises that you will serve as Politburo member, People's Commissar of Defense and the Chief of General Staff of the Russian Army!" Kalinin offered the chips.
There is no doubt that this is undoubtedly giving Marshal Shaposhnikov the power to control the army. However, such a bargaining chip is still not enough to make Marshal Shaposhnikov excited. He also wanted to wait and see what kind of conditions Andreyev would put forward.
Seeing Marshal Shaposhnikov's unmoved look, Kalinin and Mikoyan knew that they had to add more fire.
"Comrade Shaposhnikov, maybe you don't know yet. Comrade Molotov's trip to Moscow has already won the support of Germany people. German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop has promised that Germany will fully support Comrade Molotov's leadership of Russia," Mikoyan said.
"What?" Marshal Shaposhnikov was stunned for a moment. He had no idea that Molotov would move so quickly and establish a relationship with Germany so easily. When Andreyev made a stupid mistake, Molotov chose to turn to Germany and gain the support of Germany. Then, the two of them have undoubtedly reached a conclusion. With the support of Germany people, it would be impossible for Andreyev to compete with Molotov for the position of Supreme Leader.
"Comrade Shaposhnikov, this is a secret, I hope you can keep it secret." Kalinin said solemnly.
Marshal Shaposhnikov nodded, knowing that Andreyev had no chance at all.
"Comrade Kalinin, comrade Mikoyan, I am willing to support comrade Molotov to become Russia Supreme Leader!" Marshal Shaposhnikov made a choice under such circumstances.
Both Kalinin and Mikoyan couldn't help laughing. They all know that Shaposhnikov is a smart man. Under such circumstances, Shaposhnikov will naturally make the right choice.
After learning that Molotov had received support from Germany people, Marshal Shaposhnikov made the right choice. This makes Andreyev's desire to compete with Molotov for Russia Supreme Leader a delusion.
The news that Russian Provisional Government rejected the conditions proposed by Germany was conveyed to Germany by Molotov the next day. Ribbentrop doesn't care at all about this. In other words, before those conditions were put forward, Germany had already expected such a reaction from Russians. However, Germany has already made plans for this.
On the afternoon of July 4, Imperial Prime Minister Wachth reported to the Emperor of the Empire that Russian Provisional Government formally rejected all conditions proposed by Germany.
German Emperor Qin Tian immediately summoned Minister of War and Chief of Staff Field Marshal Manstein, Air Force Minister Albert? Field Marshal Kesselring.
"The self-righteous Russians rejected our conditions and at the same time rejected peace. At this point, they still think they can withstand our attack. In this case, let Russians sober up. Let them know what the consequences will be after rejecting Empire's kindness!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Field Marshal Manstein and Albert Field Marshal Kesselring both replied.
Obviously, when Russians doesn't recognize faces, they can only use other means to make Russians become more discerning.
"Field Marshal Kesselring, is the Air Force ready to launch an attack?" Oscar asked.
"Your Majesty, Imperial Air Force are ready and can launch an attack early tomorrow morning!" Albert? Field Marshal Kesselring replied.
"Very good, then proceed as planned!" Oscar ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Field Marshal Manstein and Albert? Field Marshal Kesselring replied.
The next day, German military, Moscow and Yuzefgrad both made an attack in the direction of Chelyabinsk. However, the real strike was carried out by the air force.