"Leader, we can find a way to resume negotiations with the Germany people. If German military really crosses the border and launches an attack on us. I will support Leader's opinion." Trotsky thought for a long time and then said.
As one of the leaders of Bolshevik Party, he is not willing to see Bolshevik Party's revolution eventually fail. That would not do him any good. Therefore, he is not willing to really go to that step.
Ulyanov nodded, feeling relieved. It is undoubtedly not easy for Trotsky to make such a change. Fortunately, Trotsky has made changes.
"Okay, Comrade Trotsky. You have to know that everything we do is for our party and our revolution. Only if our revolution succeeds will the struggle of us people be valuable!" Ulyanov said.
"Yes, Leader!" Trotsky nodded.
The next day, Russian Bolshevik Party took the initiative to express goodwill to Germany and proposed to resume peace talks. He also stated that Bolshevik Party agreed in principle with most of the terms proposed by Germany. However, some specific terms still require further discussion.
Germany, on the other hand, did not want the negotiations to break down. Russian Bolshevik Party This is exactly what they want.
"Crown Prince, it seems that Russians is really scared. This time, we can easily get the benefits we want." Feng Kidron Wachth had a smile on his face, and his original worries had long since disappeared. He never expected that what Oscar said was true. It's incredible that Russians would agree to such harsh conditions they proposed.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, this time it's up to you. Whether we can get the maximum benefit for us depends on the negotiations with Russians." Oscar said with a smile on his face. Russians finally gave in, which made his heart that had been hanging around finally return to his stomach. Before, he was also worried about how he would end up if Russians refused to submit? By then, the prestige of his Imperial Crown Prince will probably be greatly reduced.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely complete my mission this time." Feng Kidron Wachth promised, patting his chest.
With Oscar creating such good conditions for him, if he hasn't succeeded yet, then he would be too incompetent.
On January 8, 1915, representatives of Germany and Russian Bolshevik Party once again held negotiations at Brest. In order to show goodwill, Russia agreed to the conditions previously proposed by Germany to give up Baltic States. However, they were no longer willing to let go of other conditions.
"Your Excellency the Commissioner, it is also to express our sincerity. We are willing to give up half of Belarus. Berezina River and the territory east of the Dnieper River can continue to be controlled by you. In addition, you only need to pay 10 billion Mark for war compensation. Your Excellency the Commissioner, this is our bottom line. If your party does not even agree to this condition, then I have no choice." Von Kidron Wachth said. Now that they have completely taken the initiative, he will certainly not back down at will.
"This..., Mr. Foreign Minister, your requirements are still too harsh." Trotsky still wants to strive for more relaxed conditions. However, von Kidron Wachth was unwilling to give in any more.
Because the gap between the demands of the two sides was so great that this time the negotiations inevitably reached a deadlock again.
When Oscar learned of this situation, he immediately issued orders to 8th Army Corps and 9th Army Corps, requiring them to cross the actual control line and go deep into the territory of Russia. If you encounter resistance, you can fight back.
Oscar's command was well implemented by 8th Army Corps and 9th Army Corps. More than 300,000 troops from two legions crossed the actual line of control and began to march towards the territory of Russia.
Although, they don't get into Russia's territory much. However, for Russian Bolshevik Party, it undoubtedly once again sent a very clear signal. That is, if the negotiations continue to be deadlocked, they will really launch an attack.
In view of this situation, Ulyanov once again convened an emergency meeting.
"Comrades, the Germany army has crossed the actual line of control between the two sides and begun to attack our hinterland. If they are not stopped, they will probably advance all the way to St. Petersburg!" Ulyanov looked angry.
"Leader, Germany's conditions are really too harsh. Do we really have to agree?" Kamenev was a little unwilling.
"It is better to temporarily cede some territory to Germany than to be wiped out by them! In the future, when we become stronger, we can take back those territories at any time." Joseph said from the side.
"Yes! Now that Germany is gaining momentum, we can only compromise temporarily." Some other committee members also expressed their stance. Everyone was frightened by German military's march.
Subsequently, Ulyanov once again initiated a round of voting. In this vote, eight out of thirteen people voted in favor. Among them, Trotsky was in Brest and could not come back. Of course, his vote was cast by someone else.
"Very good, comrades. I am very happy that everyone can reach an agreement. I believe that although we have many difficulties ahead, we will definitely be able to overcome the difficulties and win the final victory!" Ulyanov said with a smile on his face. Of course, he was still worried about those five negative votes. However, now is not the time to talk about this.
The next day, January 18, 1915, Trotsky signed his name on Treaty of Brest-Litovsk on behalf of Russian Bolshevik Party. It can be said that Russian Bolshevik Party fully accepted the conditions of Germany.
Germany effortlessly obtained Baltic States, plus Poland and half of Belarus. Ukraine and Finland will be independent with the support of Germany. Of course, we still have to think carefully about how these two countries can become independent and what their future political systems will be. But no matter what, Russia has lost these places forever. In terms of war reparations, Bolshevik Party will pay Germany gold or other jewelry worth 10 billion Mark in the next six months. Of course, these things originally belonged to the wealth of Tsar, and were obtained by Bolshevik Party from scratching the land at Russia. Now, some of them belong to Germany. This makes Bolshevik Party very unwilling, but there is no other way.