USSR 1991

Krenz shook his head and calmly emphasized, "I represent the Chancellor of the German Republic."

The Federal Republic of Germany has become history, and the first signal Krenz sent to Germany's drastic reforms was to change the country's name.Although some members of the Congress strongly opposed it, they passed the bill with weak figures. On the one hand, the German Democratic Baath Party has a dominant position in the number of members of Congress. According to principle, even the speaker of the Congress is also a person who holds military power.On the other hand, Berlin is full of knives and axes of the Democratic Republic Army.Even if they refuse to open their mouths, they still have to think about the cold blade hanging around their necks.

Compared with 1933, history is always strikingly similar.

"The reason why I chose to visit France first is because there are still some unresolved historical issues between France and the Federal Republic of Germany. Now I am here to resolve these historical issues."

There was fine cold sweat on Chirac's forehead. In fact, it was not afraid of Cole's accusations. The Federal Republic of Germany seemed powerful but was controlled by a group of harmless guys. Who was Krenz in front of him?

The monster who threatened to expel Mu as soon as he took the stage, and even the man who issued a decree to deport refugees the day after his inaugural speech.His presence terrified even the Arab world.

"It's not about the Mediterranean Union. In fact, I'm not interested in your matter. If you think that a Mediterranean Union can win the European Union, then I don't mind giving it a try. And now the European Union has not been disbanded, Why do you think that the Union for the Mediterranean can be ambitious to replace the European Union?"

In fact, Krenz did not want to disband the European Union, but instead raised the threshold for entering the European Union. The agreement reached between him and Yanayev only refused to include Eastern European and Central European countries into the organization.Now it is necessary for Germany to spend energy to raise a group of laggards, and only a fool will do so.As long as Germany regains its strength, he will still include Eastern Europe in the EU's power group.

Chirac simply made a wrong bet.He overestimated the influence of France itself and underestimated the strength of Germany.

"I am standing here today, and I do not intend to elaborate on other matters. I just want to hear France's views on forming an alliance with Germany."

Franco-German alliance?

Chirac's view of Krenz is a bit strange. Aren't France and Germany always on the same front?

"The alliance I'm talking about is further deepening cooperation. To be precise, it is cooperation between major European countries. It is no longer limited to a small circle."

France is the only country that is free from NATO and the Soviet Union, while Germany has firmly taken over the anti-Soviet banner and become the leader and main force of NATO's European power.

However, the revived German Democratic Baath Party, as the evolution of the original German Communist Party, has an unclear relationship with the Soviet Union.This is why Yanayev tried to form the Triple Alliance.

After kicking out the anti-Soviet White Left, the rise of a pro-Soviet regime meant that Yanayev saw the hope of forming a European alliance.

Krenz said, "France and Germany should further deepen their cooperative relationship and jointly deal with possible threats. The current world pattern is not in the era of fighting in Europe. The trend of globalization means that our enemies not only exist in this ancient land. continent, and exists on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.”

After being tricked by the Soviet Union and the United States several times behind the scenes, Germany finally realized where their problems lie. On the surface, the two sides maintain the relationship between allies, but in fact the United States only regards the weakened Europe as a country that can Sacrificial cannon fodder.Instigating the battle between Western Europe and the Soviet Union not only failed to gain the upper hand, but lost the last front of public opinion.

Krenz's eyes are full of anticipation. This is the biggest change since he came to power.There is no bottom line between capitalists, especially when it comes to interests.Germany, which defended against the Soviet Union more than the flood, still lowered its posture in the face of economic interests and considered the issue of unity.

"Europe should unite to deal with threats from superpowers. Especially threats in non-military means are more terrifying than direct military threats."

Chirac frowned, isn't this a cliché.he asked casually.

"Prevent the Slavs from attacking? The Cold War is over, and we don't need to continue to struggle with this issue. France adheres to the policy of Charles de Gaulle and will never participate in any confrontation between international organizations. So if you use this topic to negotiate, it is meaningless .We will not be returning to NATO with a high profile."

Krenz shook his head.

"No, I said Americans."

Chapter 842 Strong Alliance

Germany wants to make the United States an enemy?Chirac felt that he must have heard wrong.

You have always played the role of carrying the flag of the anti-Soviet regime, so what are you going to do when you suddenly come to such a show?

However, considering the German background, there is a reason for this approach, because after the German Civil War, the forces of the Federal Republic of Germany have been severely suppressed once, and now the German Democratic Baath Party, which supports the development of Germany, has a considerable number of people from the East German Communist Party. stand out.If it hadn't been for the slogans of anti-refugees and jobs for all, they came to power after gathering a lot of popular support, it would be impossible for them to win the election against the European political left with deep political roots.It is also because of this that after Krenz came to power again, he had to make a quick decision to eliminate all political forces that might oppose him, and then insert the chess pieces firmly into the interior of the republic.

"Well, if you really want to always follow your own standards and form a European alliance of major powers... shouldn't you take the lead in solving the problems left over from history? Let the anti-Soviet Western Europe take the lead in concluding an economic and political cooperation alliance with the Soviet Union and let go of confrontation Become a unified development organization in Europe. Don’t you think it’s unrealistic?”

Chirac kindly reminded the other party that although it was quite different from the propaganda of the other party for decades, "The propaganda in Western Europe for decades has described the Soviet Union as an evil empire in the eyes of the people. Although they have lost their potential for expansion, if you want to form the Triple Alliance If you want to organize an organization, you must consider the domestic opposition forces. Even if Germany claims to be so, and your little brothers in the EU will definitely disagree with your approach, so don’t you need to solve those headaches first?”

"This is Germany's own business. There is no need for France to worry. We have always been prepared. Besides, France and Germany were feuds and mortal enemies back then. Now they are sitting in the same living room and talking about the future development of Europe. Is it? All things are not static, sworn enemies become allies, not because of tradition, but because of interests."

In the eyes of politicians, interests are above all else.

Krenz's answer surprised Chirac.Especially seeing the appearance of the other party's strategic control, the idea of ​​insider trading behind the big country flashed through his mind.But anyway, France believes in an independent policy, and the transactions behind them have nothing to do with them.

As he said, everything is a matter of interest.

However, there is still a problem in France, which is also the core of the most fundamental interests.

"Even if Germany and the Soviet Union are willing to form an alliance, why do you think I will agree to the proposal of forming the Triple Alliance?"

Chirac said before that the national policy should be independent, and joining the European Union and becoming the leader of the Mediterranean Union are all because of benefits, but on this issue, he does not see any benefits.

He stared at Krenz in front of him with a calm expression, expecting the other party to give a satisfactory answer.

"Because we can provide oil loans to Europe. According to the current oil price standard, this loan will become a trump card for Germany and France to survive the economic crisis. Coupled with the previous Soviet Union's generous sale of the Mediterranean Union, France will not Will not be moved."

Oil is the best trump card in Yanayev's hands, especially in this era when oil prices are still soaring, and he can still look at the future of Western Europe with a cold eye.

Even when it came to the big crash, Yanayev had already stopped and got away, and there was no need to worry about the final result.

In addition to plundering Jewish capital, Hitler's policy back then was to issue bonds and US debt to take a breather.Overdraft calculations and high loans pushed Germany to the brink of collapse.

If the German Democratic Baath Party wants to revitalize the sluggish economy and ensure employment, it must vigorously support the real economy and expand the strength of the German military. He does not mind that Germany provokes chaos and dumps arms.

He is not afraid that Germany will mess up the situation in Europe, but he is afraid that Germany will not dare to act.

In the chaos of Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, which had endured for many years, had the opportunity to make a drastic move.The current military deterrence and proxy wars are nothing more than minor disturbances. Once the chaos endangers border security, he will not hesitate to do it.

This was the last trick that Marshal Odyarkov planted for Yanayev before retiring.From supporting the East German opposition when the situation is favorable, forcing Germany to establish a pro-Soviet government after dividing the regime, and then instigating Germany to expand its armed forces, stimulate military industry, and stimulate domestic demand, until the end is too big to lose, it will become a war in Europe fuse.

"It's not that Germany is stupid and forced to create chaos, but because under the pressure of the debt crisis, the German Democratic Baath Party that came to power will definitely adopt a policy of state control of the economy in order to save the country. Coupled with the loans we provide, everything is in jeopardy. The previous conditions have been met. This is why we would rather risk the other party’s attitude of defaulting on debts to support Germany. Let him be the introduction to the chaos in Europe and seek opportunities for us to change the pattern.”

If the Soviet Union cannot be turned from a secondary second-rate to a quasi-first-rate influence country, Yanayev's efforts in Europe will be in vain.

"If they repudiate the debt, aren't we at a disadvantage?"

Yanayev can't help but worry that history will repeat itself in Europe, given that Russia has done this in an alternate timeline.

"General Secretary Nayanayev has a way to change. Is our strategic space in a state of being compressed all the time? If there is a better way to break the situation, I don't think you will have been troubled from the beginning of your administration until now, right?"

Yanayev has never forgotten the eyes he saw when he was refuted by Ogarkov, as if he could penetrate people's hearts with a single glance, "If there is no way, this is a desperate gamble. Of course, we can also use France to sanction each other , Wasn't the "Treaty of Hamburg" signed in the first place to deal with this situation? With this life-saving treaty in hand, even if Western Europe reneges, we don't have to worry about having no means to sanction Germany. Besides, if Germany reneges, their subsequent debts The problem is going to be a bargaining chip."

Make it worse?

and many more.

1998 happened to be the beginning of the financial crisis sweeping the world. If Germany really repented, then Yanayev, who had predicted the development of history, would blackmail the opponent to the bone at this time.

When Yanayev met with Krenz at the ambassador in Berlin, the request was conveyed to President Chirac intact.

843 Chapter Hongmen Banquet

In the final handshake and peace, Krenz returns to Berlin with intrigue and secrets, which still vaguely smell of Parisian intrigue.Having successfully settled the French problem, nothing can stand in the way of the rise of a great alliance in Europe.And Krenz returned to Berlin, there is another big show waiting for him.

In Berlin, he almost invited celebrities from the mainstream media circles to the Chancellery as guests. Everyone thought that this was Krenz deliberately lowering his posture in order to establish a good relationship with the mainstream media.He's not one of Kerr's kind of idiots who are easily blackmailed by the mainstream media, living off the poor votes and approval ratings.It's more like a countercurrent in the political arena. When the military is in control, he never cares about what the mainstream media criticizes.Even the whole of Europe is in a politically correct situation.

They knew that the previous wanton rectification of the media was just a signal, and it didn't really hurt the bones.And now this party is the top priority. In other words, if Krenz wants to improve his reputation, he must please a series of mainstream media.Otherwise, it is impossible to have a foothold at all.