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Chapter 875: The Scholar's Rebellion Failed in Ten Years
The mustache has demonstrated many times through his actions that his promises are worthless.

Germany was also trying to divide and win over the British and French forces.

Selling out teammates is a traditional skill of the British, and the British have been prepared for this. Although Chamberlain is still striving for peace, the war faction in the UK has already gained the upper hand.

Wei Gang was very straightforward. He would rather make peace with the Germans than let the British get their wish.

Britain's wishful thinking is to allow the European continent to consume and Britain will reap the benefits.

The French are not stupid and will not spend another generation maintaining the so-called continental balance of Britain.

This is why Pétain arranged for Charles de Gaulle to go to North Africa.

During the last world war, Italy jumped back and forth, and ultimately not only successfully escaped post-war liquidation, but also gained a permanent seat on the League of Nations.

France has followed suit this time. No matter whether Germany or Russia wins in the end, France will be the winner.

In the UK, there were many people who supported negotiations with Germany, so the motion of no confidence against Chamberlain initiated by the British Parliament was not passed.

In theory, Chamberlain could continue to serve as British Prime Minister.

In fact, Chamberlain himself was well aware that his situation was hopeless and continuing in power would only bring humiliation upon himself.

On April 4, the German army launched an attack on Norway and the Battle of Norway broke out.

On the same day, Chamberlain submitted his resignation as Prime Minister to George VI and recommended Churchill as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

At the same time that George VI accepted Chamberlain's resignation, he authorized Churchill to form a cabinet in accordance with Chamberlain's wishes.

Look at the king, he is not at all worldly and gives full respect to the prime minister.

In this way, Churchill led Britain to win the war and the honor belonged to the King.

If the war was lost, it would be because Churchill was not motivated and incompetent.

If Russia loses this war, Vasily will most likely be blamed.

Therefore, Vasily attached more importance to Russia's preparations for war than George.

After the main force of the German army returned, George ordered the main force of the Russian army to withdraw from Poland, leaving only a small number of troops to monitor the German army. The main force of the Russian army was concentrated in Russia for defense.

Vasily wanted to move the defense line forward to the Russian-German border so that the Russian army could invade Germany as soon as possible.

George disagreed with moving the defense forward.

The mustache man and George had a tacit understanding. After the partition of Poland, the main force of the German army also withdrew from Poland, leaving only a small number of German troops in Poland to monitor the Russian army. There were only 20 divisions of defense forces deployed on the northern line.

The German troops that attacked Norway consisted of only 7 divisions with a total strength of about 10 men.

In addition to the British Army, Norway's defense forces also include 6 Norwegian divisions with a total strength of about 10 people.

10 vs. 10, and it was an away game, so George thought it would be a fierce battle.

The British army was slow to act. It decided to assist Norway in March. Before the German army launched the attack, less than 3 British troops arrived in Norway.

In the attack on Poland, the German army's blitzkrieg tactics played a huge role.

This time when attacking Norway, the German army used airborne operations again. As soon as the war broke out, they sent paratroopers to Oslo and cooperated with the air force's bombing to capture this most important port city in Norway.

The Norwegian army could not withstand the German attack and had to abandon the coastal areas and retreat to the inland areas to hold on and wait for reinforcements.

The newly-appointed Churchill not only failed to urge the British army to speed up its actions and provide greater assistance to Norway.

Instead, the British troops that had already arrived in Norway were withdrawn on the grounds that the British transport fleet had been attacked by the German air force and navy.

When the news reached Norway, the morale of the Norwegian army, which had been fighting the day before, collapsed instantly.

George was amazed at how shameless people could be.

Same as during the Polish campaign.

During the German attack on Norway, the French army defending the Maginot Line did not launch an attack on the Germans and remained silent.

On June 6, the Norwegian campaign ended.

"Great, there won't be another war this year."

Based on the efficiency of the German army, Vasily believed that it would take at least half a year for the German army to completely digest Norway and Denmark.

"Denmark and Norway are not Poland. The German army won't need that long."

George remained calm. Denmark surrendered voluntarily and there was no need to digest it.

What Norway hates most now is not Germany, but perhaps the British and French forces that watched it die without helping.

So now George is worried that Norway will send troops to attack France with the German army.

What George did not expect was that with the German army's defeat of Norway, calls for an alliance with Germany re-emerged in Russia.

After much investigation, Agent Alpha determined that those who were making these loud calls had no connection to any foreign forces.

This is a headache.

If they were funded by foreign forces again, Vasily would send them to Siberia to grow potatoes without George having to do anything.

Now the starting point of this group of people is for Russia's interests. It is not right to beat them or scold them.

These people have very good reasons.

The German army launched a frenzied attack, successively annexing Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Denmark, and Norway, and its strength grew rapidly.

Russia only joined the fight once and got half of Poland.

Now everyone knows that Germany's next target is definitely France. If Russia remains indifferent, Germany will truly have the ability to threaten Russia after annexing France.

What made things difficult for both George and Vasily was that the voices calling for an alliance with Germany were growing louder and louder.

After the end of World War II, Russia, through cooperation with Germany, absorbed more than 100,000 Germans into Russian citizenship.

The problem now is that according to George and Vasily's plan, Russia will take the initiative to attack Germany at the same time as Germany defeats France.

Economically, Germany has allied itself with Russia.

If Russia takes the initiative to launch an attack on Germany, it will mean that Russia has actively betrayed its alliance with Germany. It will not only lose the support of international public opinion, but will also trigger strong opposition from Germans in Russia.

We can't follow the Americans and put all the Germans who have become Russian citizens into concentration camps.

There are now only two options for George and Vasily: either betray their promise or lose the initiative.

"It is not a difficult choice. We must act in Russia's interests and, if necessary, send anyone who disagrees to Siberia."

Vasily was decisive. Since this concerned the fate and future of Russia, he must not be lenient.

“From now on, publications will be more closely controlled.”

George attached great importance to public opinion, and even if it meant putting all the Germans in concentration camps, he wanted to minimize the impact.

George also did not ignore those Russians who called for an alliance with Germany.

Some of these people may have ulterior motives, but most of them are staunch patriots.

George invited some of them to the Yuriev Palace to listen to their voices.

“Berlin is doing what we have always wanted to do but have not done——”

Professor Listosov from St. Petersburg University spoke impassionedly. He is a pure Russian with no German blood.

"The world we live in has been ruled by Britain and France for 200 years. They colonized the whole world, cruelly exploited and plundered people all over the world. This is abnormal and unhealthy. Russia has the responsibility and obligation to overthrow the international system established by Britain and France."

George would have been happy if Listosov had made these remarks 20 years ago.

Now George was calm.

George once wanted to overthrow the colonial system established by Britain and France.

Now George has given up his desire to help others, respects the fate of others, and is lucky enough to be able to manage Russia well.

"Europe is small and cannot accommodate two powerful countries of equal size. If we do not form an alliance with Germany, we must strike a fatal blow to Germany when it is at its weakest and completely eliminate the threat it poses to us."

It was still necessary for George to call Listosov over.

All Listosov could say publicly was the first half.

If the second half is published publicly, it will cause an uproar.

"You are talking nonsense! Germany has never been a threat to Russia. Many Germans live in Russia, and many Russians live in Germany. Russia and Germany only have disagreements at certain times, and most of the time they are friendly."

Carlos, who became a Russian citizen 10 years ago, rushed from Vladivostok to Alexandria specifically to attend this symposium.

Listosov spread his hands and stopped arguing with Carlos.

Carlos is of German descent.

"Germany poses no real threat to us. Our threat comes from England and the United States across the ocean."

Louis, a professor from the University of Constantinople, is of French descent and hates Britain the most.

"So we should join forces with Germany and defeat Britain thoroughly first."

Carlos reached an agreement with Luis for the time being.

"Britain is no longer the most powerful country in the world and is unable to pose a threat to us on land, so the real threat is around us."

Williams, who is a quarter English from the National University, is in favor of joining forces with Germany, but is not in favor of identifying Britain as the biggest threat.

During the second half of the symposium, George hardly spoke and just watched the fun.

It is no wonder that the scholars’ rebellion failed after ten years. It is very difficult to get this group of people to reach a consensus, and it is impossible for them to form a joint force.

The symposium lasted for three days in total. George only attended the first day, and the following symposiums were chaired by Mannerheim.

"Their suggestions may be immature, but there is no doubt that they are patriots."

George was comforted by Mannerheim's advice.

George's efforts over the years have finally paid off.

Asiri did not attend the symposium and did not think that these old scholars could come up with any effective suggestions.

There were suggestions, but George didn't like them.

The professors did not agree on who the opponent should be.

But there was consensus that Russia should begin mobilizing immediately to deal with the increasingly dangerous situation.

Vasily also suggested mobilization.

After all, the only countries in Europe that have not yet entered a state of full mobilization are Russia and France.

France did not fully mobilize in order not to provoke Germany.

Although Russia did not mobilize fully, its efficiency was not bad.

(End of this chapter)