Anti-Japanese War: My equipment is infinitely refreshed

"What do we need to pay?" Pahlavi knew that it was absolutely impossible to just give benefits without paying anything in return.

So he was very curious about what price the German army had to pay.

Major Fein's mouth curled up slightly, as if he had expected Pahlavi to ask this question.

He straightened his uniform and said slowly, "Your Majesty, we hope that Persia can provide convenience to the German army in military operations."

Pahlavi frowned and motioned for him to continue.

Major Fane went on to say: "First, in terms of transportation channels, we hope to be able to use Persia's railway and road transportation to ensure that our supplies and troops can pass smoothly."

"You know, our troops in North Africa need a stable supply line, and Persia's geographical location is crucial to us."

Pahlavi's heart sank, he knew very well what this meant.

Allowing the German army to use the country's main transportation routes would undoubtedly drag Persia into the vortex of war.

"This will make Persia a target of attack by the Allies, and my country will be plunged into war," Pahlavi said seriously.

Major Finn waved his hand, trying to calm Pahlavi: "Your Majesty, we will provide strong military protection."

"With the German army here, the Allies will not easily launch an attack on Persia."

“And once we gain a foothold in the Middle East, Persia will become part of the strongest ally in the region and enjoy many benefits.”

"What else?" Pahlavi asked, knowing that this was not the entire price.

"Secondly, in terms of resources, we hope that Persia can increase its oil supply."

"Our war machine requires a lot of oil to keep running, and Persia's abundant oil resources are a timely help to us."

"We will give a reasonable price, and of course, this is also a kind of support for the Persian economy," said Major Fein.

Pahlavi fell into deep thought.

Oil is an important source of wealth for Persia. Increasing the supply means making a series of adjustments at home, and it will also make Persia more dependent on Germany for oil resources.

"This will have a profound impact on our country's economic structure and resource strategy," Pahlavi said with some concern.

"Finally," Major Fane's eyes sharpened, "we hope that Persia can align its political stance with Germany."

"In the affairs of the Middle East, we support Germany's propositions and oppose the interference of countries such as Britain and the United States."

"This is a manifestation of a strategic alliance. Only if we work together can we establish a new order in the Middle East that is in line with our interests."

Pahlavi took a deep breath. He knew that once these conditions were agreed to, the fate of Persia would be closely tied to Germany.

Pahlavi frowned and said after a moment of silence: "Mr. Envoy, your request is not a trivial matter for Persia. We need to consider it carefully."

"Using our country's transportation routes to serve the German army will expose Persia directly to the wrath of the Allies. Our people will suffer from the flames of war. I cannot make such a decision lightly."

Major Finn was about to open his mouth to refute, but Pahlavi raised his hand to stop him and continued, "As for oil supply, our country's oil industry has its own development plan and domestic demand. Increasing the supply to Germany at will will disrupt our country's existing economic balance."

“Moreover, oil resources are an important asset of Persia, and over-reliance on exports to Germany may cause us to lose control over our own resources in the future.”

Pahlavi paused, his expression solemn: "In terms of political stance, Persia has always hoped to remain neutral and avoid being involved in disputes between major powers."

"If we completely stand with your country at this time, Persia will become the target of public criticism, and the surrounding countries and other major powers will not sit idly by."

“This is a huge threat to Persia’s international status and domestic stability.”

He looked at Major Fein and said firmly, "However, I also understand the strength of the German army. It is not impossible for us to cooperate, but these requirements must be adjusted."

“We can provide limited logistical support to the German army to a certain extent, but we must ensure that the security of Persia is not threatened.”

"Oil supply also needs to be increased moderately without affecting the domestic economy and industrial development."

"Politically, Persia hopes to maintain a flexible and friendly relationship with Germany while maintaining its independence, rather than a complete alliance."

To put it bluntly, the Pahlavi was not very willing to get on the German chariot.

Although the German army is now very powerful.

But he always felt that it was not enough.

In other words, the Allied forces are not weak either.

Just got in the car.

If anything goes wrong, wouldn’t that be a huge loss?

Hearing this, Major Fein frowned even more. He was not a fool, so he could naturally tell that Persia was playing both sides and trying to be a fence-sitter.

Suddenly, a hint of dissatisfaction appeared on his face.

He naturally understood what Persia's two-faced attitude meant, and a trace of dissatisfaction rose in his heart.

In his opinion, the conditions offered by Germany were already quite generous, but Pahlavi was still hesitating and wanted to be a fence-sitter, which made him question Pahlavi's decisiveness.

Major Fein suppressed his dissatisfaction and tried to persuade Pahlavi: "Your Majesty, you should know that the current situation is very favorable to Germany."

“By cooperating with us, Persia will gain strong military protection and economic support, which is a rare opportunity.”

"If you choose to wait and see until the situation becomes clear, you may lose the opportunity to cooperate with Germany."

Pahlavi remained unmoved. He responded calmly: "Mr. Envoy, I understand the power of Germany, but I must also be responsible for the future of Persia."

“I can’t make rash decisions just because of the momentum at the moment.”

"I need more time to assess the situation and ensure that Persia's interests are maximized."

Major Fane's face turned even uglier as he realized that this meeting might not have the results he expected.

But he also understood that he could not push the Pahlavi too hard, otherwise it might backfire.

He could only temporarily put aside his dissatisfaction and continue to negotiate with Pahlavi to find a solution acceptable to both sides.

Unfortunately, after some negotiations, things did not go smoothly, which made Major Fein very dissatisfied.

So the negotiations between the two sides ended abruptly.

When Rommel learned the news, he snorted coldly.

"It seems that if we don't teach them a lesson, they think we are paper tigers?"

"Marshal, what do you mean?" asked the subordinate.

"Let the 164th Infantry Division cooperate with the 10th Armored Division, join forces with the Turkish army, attack the Persian capital, put pressure on them, and force them to surrender as soon as possible." Rommel said.

"Yes, Marshal." This action undoubtedly demonstrated to the Persian side the strong strength and determination of the German army, in order to put pressure on Persia to surrender as soon as possible.

This decision showed Rommel's courage and decisiveness in the war. He knew very well that in this situation, only strong military pressure could make the Persian side reconsider its relationship with Germany.

At the same time, this also shows Germany's strategic intentions in the Middle East and the importance it attaches to Persia.

However, the action is also fraught with risks and could provoke a larger conflict and draw international attention.

But for Rommel, he was willing to take the risk in order to achieve Germany's strategic goals.

The situation on the battlefield became tense in an instant, and Persia was under tremendous pressure.

Whether the Pahlavi dynasty can make the right decision in this crisis will determine the future fate of Persia.

The actions of the German army will also have a profound impact on the war situation in the entire Middle East.

.........

"The German army divided its forces to attack Persia?" Sun Liren, who received the news, looked at Li Si in front of him and couldn't help but be surprised.

This guy is much more powerful than I thought. His intelligence gathering ability is really too strong.

Sun Liren pondered secretly, his eyes fixed on Li Si, trying to find a clue from the other's face to resolve the doubts in his heart.

He was really curious about how Li Si managed to collect intelligence so efficiently.

In this tense situation, the accuracy and timeliness of intelligence are crucial.

Li Si's performance made Sun Liren look at him with admiration, and also made him realize that the importance of intelligence work in this war cannot be ignored.

Sun Liren began to re-examine his intelligence collection channels and methods, thinking about how to further enhance the intelligence capabilities of his troops in order to better cope with the complex and changing war situation.

"How did you do it?" Sun Liren finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked.

He was looking forward to Li Si's answer, hoping to learn some valuable experience and skills from him to gain more advantages for his troops in the war.

"It's nothing. I just have been around here for a long time and the natives here give me some face." Li Si smiled and did not tell the truth.

Li Si's answer surprised Sun Liren a little. He obviously did not expect Li Si to be so vague.

Li Si chuckled, and that smile seemed to hide many unknown secrets. He made it clear that he would never reveal more without Cun Yunsheng's order.

Sun Liren was stunned for a moment, knowing that his hope of getting more information from Li Si was slim.

He looked at Li Si, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and admiration.

What is frustrating is that it is impossible to obtain more valuable intelligence, but what is admirable is Li Si's strict compliance and loyalty to orders.

In this tense war atmosphere, everyone has his own duties and missions.

Li Si's prudence and loyalty undoubtedly added stability and reliability to his camp.

Although Sun Liren felt a little regretful, he also understood Li Si's position.

He knew that in war, confidentiality of intelligence was of vital importance and any negligence could lead to serious consequences.

Sun Liren sighed slightly, turned around and began to think about how to use the existing intelligence to formulate a strategy to deal with the German attack.

"Sir, I'm afraid you should order your troops to enter the air-raid shelter immediately." At this time, Li Si reminded again.

"Why?" Sun Liren was stunned, not quite understanding what this sentence meant.

"Because just now, the German army suddenly took off more than ten fighter planes, which seemed to be rushing towards us. It is obvious that their actions this time are aimed at us." Li Si spread his hands.

When Sun Liren heard this, he immediately panicked and asked, "Why didn't you say it earlier?" At this time, Sun Liren was filled with anxiety and uneasiness.

The attack of German fighter planes meant great danger, and Li Si did not inform him of this key information in the first time, which caught him off guard.

At this tense moment, time seemed to stand still.

Sun Liren had to make a quick decision to deal with the impending crisis. His brain was working fast, thinking about how to organize the troops to enter the air-raid shelter and minimize the losses.

At the same time, he was also dissatisfied with Li Si's behavior. After all, timely and accurate intelligence is crucial to the safety of the troops.

However, now is not the time to pursue responsibility, Sun Liren must concentrate on dealing with the threat of German fighter planes.

He began to give orders loudly, organizing the troops to move quickly, trying to enter the air-raid shelter before the German fighter planes arrived, to buy a glimmer of hope for the survival of the troops.

"Sir, before that, I need to confirm the accuracy of the intelligence. After all, German fighter planes often take off, and I don't know where they will be sent. This time, because these fighter planes are flying all the way south, I guessed that they should be heading towards us. Later, after verification, it was confirmed that they were indeed heading towards us." Li Si felt aggrieved.

Li Si's explanation was full of grievance, and he did have his own considerations. In the chaotic war situation, the takeoff of German fighter planes did not necessarily mean that they were directly targeting them.

He needs to carefully confirm the accuracy of the intelligence to avoid causing unnecessary panic and wrong decisions.

After listening to Li Si's explanation, Sun Liren's dissatisfaction was slightly relieved.

He also understood that accurate intelligence was crucial in war, and Li Si's caution was intended to ensure the safety of his troops.

But the situation was urgent and they had no time to argue.

"Now is not the time to talk about this. Quickly organize the troops to enter the air-raid shelter!" Sun Liren gave the order decisively.

He knew that with the imminent threat of German warplanes, they had to act quickly.

Li Si also acted quickly to assist Sun Liren in organizing the troops to enter the air-raid shelter.

They knew very well that only in the air-raid shelter could they minimize the damage caused by German fighter planes.

Fortunately, this is a desert area, and air-raid shelters are not difficult to dig.

Soon, German fighter planes appeared in the sky.

Then they saw bombs falling one after another and hitting the building they were still building.

boom!
boom!
boom!
As the explosion sounded, the building that was built with great difficulty was destroyed again.

Fortunately, this time the German army only gave a warning, dropped the bomb and hurried away.

After the German planes left, Sun Liren called on his subordinates to come out of the air-raid shelter.

Looking at the devastated base, Sun Liren clenched his fists.

It was naturally very frustrating to see half of the base that was built with great difficulty.

But there was nothing he could do.

"Sir, this should be a deliberate warning from the German army to us." At this time, Li Si said. (End of this chapter)