Romanian Eagle

Timoshenko's telegram caused an uproar in Moscow, and no one could have imagined that the Soviet Red Army would be defeated in another encounter with Romania.

Then someone needs to be held accountable, so in a Kremlin conference room, someone was expressing their views on this.

"I think Timoshenko, as the commander, has an inescapable responsibility for the defeat against the Romanians this time."

The one who came up pointed the finger at the commander, because the decision to play against the Romanians was a decision made by Moscow. First of all, the Central Committee is right, and the Soviet officers and soldiers also fought heroically, and that's right. That's not the Commander's problem, it's who else's problem.

And this committee member's words immediately attracted Voroshilov's questioning. "Then how are you going to deal with Brother Timoshen?"

Of course the commissioner who was questioned would not give an answer. Comrade Stalin had to make this decision. So he had no choice but to turn the subject to the leader of the Soviet Union.

"This needs to be decided by Comrade Stalin. I unconditionally support Comrade Stalin's decision."

Following the commissar's words, all eyes turned to Stalin. I saw Stalin holding his corn pipe and asked. "Comrade Voroshilov, what is your opinion?"

In the face of Stalin's inquiry, Voroshilov, who had already made up his mind, said calmly. "Our opinion is that in this battle, Timoshenko and the political commissar Moklov do have an inescapable responsibility for command. I think they need to be removed first and wait until the military committee selects a suitable candidate. To take over the work in their hands. But before that, two people are needed to sit in the Kyiv Military District to ensure the order of the army during this period, and to deal with the pressure of the Romanians.”

In fact, this decision seems very serious, and the punishment of dismissal is not easy at all. However, the next sentence temporarily continues to manage the Kyiv Military Region, which is very problematic. Because when to choose a suitable candidate, it is not Voroshilov (the meeting said Stalin) who has the final say. Such a result can not only appease the emotions of the people, but also save Timoshenge and others.

"Okay, just follow this opinion."

In the face of Voroshilov's apparent partiality, Stalin agreed. Since it was Stalin's decision, how could other people stand up against his will against his will, and that's the end of the story about the responsibility for defeat.

I saw Stalin speak. "Then let's talk about the negotiation with Romania."

At this time, all the members present cheered up,

Because the issue is more important than dealing with those responsible.

At this time Molotov stood up and said. "I think the current war has caused great losses to the people of the two countries, and it is not conducive to the current peaceful international environment. Therefore, in line with the principle of good-neighborliness and friendship, I believe that this peace negotiation initiated by our side will also be able to win the international community. understand."

After Molotov said what the Soviet side had proposed for peace talks, he continued. "However, although we are the first to open the peace proposal, I think we need to adhere to several conditions. First of all, this conflict was initiated by Romania, but with a peaceful attitude, we will not pursue the issue of responsibility. And in order to reflect With the sincerity of our peace, neither side will be allowed to offer reparations to the other."

"Helmek Mountain, where the conflict between the other two parties has been triggered, we can make concessions to admit that this area is owned by Romania, but only in this area. In addition, the two warring parties should exchange prisoners and captured weapons, and both need to be returned. Frontiers before the conflict before September 1931."

"In addition to the losses suffered by the people in the war..."

Molotov kept saying the terms drawn up by people well versed in diplomacy. In general, the Soviet Union does not pay indemnities or cedes land, and recognizes that the Helmek Mountains are owned by Romania. These are the main conditions.

After listening to the conditions stated by Molotov, the present committee members talked with each other and exchanged their views. In general, this diplomatic condition is in line with the wishes of those present. In any case, I lost this battle. Although we can mobilize our troops to continue the fight, this is not in line with the current general environment of the Soviet Union's peaceful construction.

And this battle also made many members see that the current Soviet army still needs to be strengthened, otherwise it is not enough to ensure the security of the country. So in the face of Molotov's proposal, no one objected.

After seeing that no one objected, Stalin said. "Since no one has spoken, then we will raise our hands to vote whether we agree to follow Comrade Molotov's proposal."

"Raise your hand if you agree."

Swish, everyone present raised their hands.

"Then the views on this peace talks are unanimously approved."

After the resolution was finalized, Stalin addressed the chairman of the Soviet State Planning Commission, V. V. Kuibyshev. "Comrade Kuibyshev, stay here."

"Okay, Comrade Stalin."

After everyone else was gone, Stalin spoke. "Your planning committee, can you add a military-industrial plan to the five-year plan."

Although Stalin was only using a negotiating tone, Kuibyshev, who was in charge of the 1st Five-Year Plan, naturally knew that he was giving orders to himself.

"Quite all right, Comrade Stalin. Just don't know what to add."

Stalin thought about the telegram sent to him by Timoshenko and expressed his thoughts. "Mainly aircraft, tank research and development, and the navy also need to be paid attention to."

A subsequent proposal for the navy, also because of the rapid development of the Romanian navy in recent years, has made Stalin feel threatened. Although this time it is only against Romania on land, who knows if Romania will use its navy next time. Moreover, the Black Sea coast of the Soviet Union is a wealthy area and naturally needs to respond. In particular, being taught by Romania several times in a row made Stalin urgently enhance the strength of the army and navy to deal with the surrounding diplomatic environment.

But Stalin's words made Kuibyshev wrinkle his forehead. "The research and development of aircraft and tanks can be added. However, if the Navy adds it, it will affect the smooth completion of the First Five-Year Plan."

The research and development of aircraft and tanks is already in the voluntary plan, and it does not matter if there is a slight inclination of resources. However, the navy's investment is much larger than that. If the first five-year plan is to be successfully completed, it is best to implement the next plan year. That's what Kuibyshev was thinking.

"Then add it to the Second Five-Year Plan. The Soviet Union can not only focus on domestic construction, but also needs to strengthen the defense cause."

Stalin is not an unreasonable person either. A little thought will indeed increase the difficulty of the 1st Five-Year Plan, so I have to bear with it.

"Yes, Comrade Stalin."