Anti-Japanese War: My equipment is infinitely refreshed

"It might be better if Persia could surrender." The senior staff officer on the side couldn't help but speak up.

His voice was particularly clear in the quiet command room, with a hint of expectation and analysis.

Hearing this, Marshal Budyonny did not answer, but fell into deep thought.

He frowned slightly, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.

How to make Persia surrender is indeed a problem.

Marshal Budyonny knew very well that if Persia surrendered, it would be of great benefit to them.

First, the casualties and losses in the war will be greatly reduced.

After all, every battle means the death of soldiers and the consumption of a lot of resources.

Although the Soviet army is not short of supplies now, if these losses can be avoided and the troops can preserve their strength, they will have more strength to destroy the German army.

That's right.

Budyonny's idea was still to destroy the damn German army.

For him, the main goal was to destroy the German army.

Last time, if the Turkish army hadn’t intervened.

Do not!
It should be said that the German army was supporting them from behind, otherwise they would have taken Persia long ago.

Unfortunately, the losses were too great, so he had no choice but to retreat.

This time, if Persia can be taken easily, then important oil-producing areas in Persia will be controlled, and key resources and strategic locations will be obtained.

Then he wouldn't have to worry about logistics.

After all, when travelling a long distance, the biggest worry is logistics.

"Let's send people to Persia first to persuade them to surrender." After thinking for a while, Marshal Budyonny said.

"Yes."

.........

Not long after, Pahlavi received a telegram sent by Budyonny.

The telegram seemed to carry a heavy weight as it was respectfully handed to him by the attendant.

Pahlavi took the telegram, unfolded the letter, and his eyes slowly moved across it. His expression was calm, without any fluctuations, like a deep lake, making it difficult to guess his inner thoughts.

"Your Majesty, what should we choose?" The confidant asked worriedly as he looked at Pahlavi, who had no expression on his face.

His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes revealed anxiety and confusion.

Pahlavi's attitude was so calm that he felt a little overwhelmed.

Who knew that Pahlavi still did not answer immediately, but continued to think.

He knew that if he made the wrong decision, everything could be ruined.

He still had lingering fears from the Soviet army’s strength last time.

In addition, the wording of the Soviet telegram this time was very tough, which clearly showed that this time the consent of Britain and the United States was obtained.

If they chose to refuse, Persia would face serious consequences.

No one knows what the Soviet army, full of revenge, will do.

"The Soviet army's attitude is very tough. If we do not choose to surrender, we will bear all the consequences ourselves." After a long time, Pahlavi spoke.

"Hiss, don't they know that the German army is very close to them?" the confidant couldn't help but say.

The Soviet army's attitude was so arrogant that it was difficult for him to accept it.

If the Soviet army offered better conditions, he could persuade the king to join the Soviet army.

Although they aspire to be a regional power, they are nothing compared to these world powers.

So it's not impossible to be a fence-sitter and give the best of both worlds.

It’s just that the Soviet army’s attitude was too tough.

"Obviously, they know." Pahlavi sneered.

"But the Soviet army didn't care at all. They relied on the support of Britain and the United States and no longer cared about these things."

"Forget it, let's first summon all the ministers and listen to their opinions. At the same time, let the army strengthen its vigilance and be prepared to deal with various situations."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The confidant responded quickly, then hurriedly retreated to convey the king's orders.

Pahlavi looked at the back of his confidant as he left, picked up the telegram again, and a complex emotion finally flashed in his eyes, including worry, helplessness, and a subtle determination.

Soon, all his ministers arrived at the palace.

Pahlavi looked at the ministers in front of him and sighed in his heart.

He knew that many of these people supported surrendering to the German army.

These people may have been intimidated by the powerful strength of the German army, or they may have other ulterior motives.

They believed that surrendering to the German army could avoid greater losses and might even gain certain benefits under the new order.

Of course, there is also a part that supports dependence on countries such as Britain, the United States, and the Soviet Union.

They saw the important position and influence of these great powers in the war and believed that cooperating with them could ensure Persia's security and development.

These ministers each held their own opinion and the argument continued.

No matter what, I have to make a statement this time.

Pahlavi's eyes became determined. He knew that if he didn't make a decision this time, someone would probably make the decision for him.

After all, if you don't want to be decent, then I'll help you be decent.

"This is a telegram sent by the Soviet army." Pahlavi passed the telegram on one by one.

The ministers took the telegram and had different expressions after reading it.

Some people looked solemn, while others looked thoughtful.

"Tell us what you think." Pahlavi's voice echoed in the palace, carrying a sense of majesty and expectation.

The ministers looked at each other and began to express their opinions.

The minister who supported surrendering to the German army spoke first: "Your Majesty, the German army is powerful. If we continue to resist, we may suffer a catastrophic disaster. Surrendering to the German army may bring us more benefits and even save our people."

Some people supported the German army, and naturally there were people who opposed it.

"Your Majesty, the strength of the United Kingdom, the United States and the Soviet Union is very strong. Although the German army has a certain advantage, it will not be able to hold on to the final victory."

"Humph, Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union are acting very domineeringly. They don't take us seriously at all. They don't give us any conditions and ask us to join them unconditionally, and even pay a higher price."

"What's the difference between this and a colony?" the minister who supported the German army rebuked.

Other ministers also expressed their opinions, and the palace was suddenly filled with heated debates.

Pahlavi watched them quietly, constantly weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Compared with the Soviet army, the German army did offer a lot of conditions.

Choosing to join the German army can indeed bring them many benefits.

"More importantly, even if the Soviets want to move south, they won't send too many troops. Their main forces are tied up by the Germans at the front line, so there won't be many troops that can be sent out."

These words made Pahlavi's heart moved.

Now the German-Turkish coalition was on his territory, the main force of the Soviet army was tied down, and the troops heading south were definitely a small force, whether they could defeat the German-Turkish coalition was another matter. If they were included, it would be a three-nation coalition, and there would be no problem in defeating the Soviet army.

The chances of winning are just too great.

As for Britain and the United States, they are unable to mobilize more troops for the time being.

Thinking of this, Pahlavi finally made a decision, which was to join the German army.

"No need to argue, I choose to join the German army." Pahlavi's voice was very steady and powerful, and no one would question it.

Those pro-German ministers were instantly ecstatic.

Others were very disappointed.

.........

"Oh? Agreed?" Rommel seemed very calm when he received the telegram, as if he had guessed long ago that Persia would definitely choose them, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

In his view, Persia's choice was a reasonable thing.

The powerful strength of the German army is obvious to all.

Not to mention, there was also a Turkish army confronting the Persian army.

If the German army intervened at this time, the Persian army would inevitably suffer a disastrous defeat.

"Marshal, something seems to be wrong." Major Fein expressed his doubts.

He was Rommel's right-hand man, and his keen insight into the situation often impressed Rommel.

But when he received the telegram, he felt something was wrong after taking a look at it.

"What do you mean?" Rommel looked at the other party in confusion.

He knew that Major Fane would not raise doubts without reason, and he must have discovered something.

After hearing Rommel's words, Major Fein pondered for a moment.

"Marshal, Persia agreed to cooperate with us so readily this time. Something must have happened."

After listening to what Major Fein said, Rommel also fell into deep thought.

He began to re-examine Persia's decision and think about the possible problems therein.

This time the agreement was indeed very straightforward.

"What do you think it will be?" Rommel asked.

"I think it is the Soviet army that moved south, or the Allied forces that put pressure on Persia, and the conditions they offered should be very low." Major Fein said.

Hearing this, Rommel touched his chin, thought for a moment, and felt that it made sense.

Because only this can explain why I agreed so quickly.

"It seems that the conditions offered by the Allies are not as good as ours. This does help us once, but your words remind me that since the Soviet army is moving south, we should speed up the pace of moving north and share the pressure on the Eastern Front." Rommel's words were steady and powerful, revealing his clear judgment of the situation and decisive decision-making.

He knew very well that the pressure on the Eastern Front had always been like a heavy rock pressing on the German army, and the movements of the Soviet army at this time made the situation tense and complicated.

"Yes." Major Fein responded concisely. He naturally understood Rommel's strategic intention. Accelerating the pace of moving northward could not only disrupt the Soviet deployment, but also buy more breathing space for the German army on the Eastern Front.

They were not at all surprised that the Soviet army was moving south.

After all, as long as the Allies are not fools, they will definitely know their strategic goals.

Therefore, the Soviet army must move south to stop them from moving north, and the only unlucky one is Persia.

It became a battlefield where both sides fought.

Rommel stared at the map, constantly deducing the development of the battle in his mind.

"Are those Chinese people well behaved?" Rommel asked suddenly.

There was a hint of concern and doubt in his tone, and he seemed to be particularly concerned about the movements of the Chinese.

"Ah? I'm not sure about the details. I guess after the last bombing, they should know the difference in power between our two sides. They won't take any action in the short term." Major Fein thought for a moment and said quickly.

His answer seemed a little uncertain. After all, they had no exact information about the situation of the Chinese.

After all, the two sides are quite far away from each other, and if people are sent to investigate, they will easily be discovered.

So his information was all provided by those natives.

But the natives had a good relationship with Li Si, so the information the German army knew was all deliberately spread to the German army by Li Si.

"Okay, I understand. Let your men continue the investigation. If there is any movement, notify me immediately." Rommel said.

There was a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Although he did not want to fight with the Chinese, in a war situation, the actions of either side could have a significant impact on the overall situation.

Unless necessary, he didn't want to fight with those Chinese people.

After all, the two sides still have a good friendship, and there is no major conflict of interest between them.

Of course, there was no conflict of interest before, but that doesn’t mean there is no conflict of interest now.

So he must always be vigilant and prepared to deal with various situations.

At the same time, he secretly hoped that the Chinese would choose their sides wisely and avoid getting involved in unnecessary conflicts.

"Yes." Major Finn responded quickly.

……

"Persia has joined the German army?" Sun Liren was stunned when he received the news.

There was surprise and confusion in his eyes. The news was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in his heart.

This news was not too explosive, but it still shocked him a little.

Behind them is the Persian Gulf. If Persia suddenly attacks them from behind, won’t they be doomed?

Their current location is extremely critical, and the Persian Gulf behind them is a strategic location.

Once the Persian and German armies join forces to attack from behind, they will be in an extremely dangerous situation.

"Are you worried that the enemy will attack us from the sea?" Li Si seemed to see Sun Liren's doubts and asked with a smile. His tone was relaxed, as if this issue was not worth worrying about in his opinion.

"That's right." Sun Liren answered frankly.

He did consider this issue and even thought about whether to formulate a defense plan, strengthen vigilance in the surrounding areas, and keep a close eye on the movements of the Persian and German troops.

This potential threat was like a thorn in his throat, and he had to treat it with caution.

"No need." Li Si said lightly.

His expression was calm and his eyes revealed confidence.

"What do you mean?" Sun Liren looked puzzled.

He frowned and looked at Li Si in confusion.

"Because the other party will never attack us from the sea." Li Si spread his hands helplessly and said.

"They have other more important strategic goals and will not focus on attacking us from the sea."

"Are you referring to the Soviet troops heading north to attack the Caucasus region?" Sun Liren was no fool. He immediately came to his senses and asked.

"Yes, according to the intelligence I received, the Soviet army has moved south. Now the German army, the Turkish army, and the Persian army are discussing the formation of a coalition to resist the Soviet invasion." Li Si explained.

"Hiss." Hearing this, Sun Liren couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. (End of this chapter)