Beiyang reactionaries

"what happened?"

"Germany, Japan, and China announced the signing of the 'Anti-Comintern Agreement' in Berlin. All countries that oppose the Communist International's interference in internal affairs are invited to participate in this agreement. This is the specific content of the agreement they announced."

"Signed so soon?"

Alexander Cadogan frowned.

It is no secret that Germany, Japan, and China are negotiating in Berlin.Although the meeting of the Three Kingdoms was held in secret, how could such a big move be completely kept secret.On the Chinese side, Shi Zhaoji, the former Chinese ambassador to the UK, was involved. On the Japanese side, the ambassador to Germany, Takeshikoji, was on the Japanese side. On the German side, Hitler's diplomatic adviser, Ribbentrop.

All three are no small characters in Europe.

The three of them met frequently with their teams. How can countries like Britain, France and the Soviet Union not know about it? In fact, they have already begun to pay attention to their developments.Britain, France, and the Soviet Union knew that this was a secret negotiation among Germany, China, and Japan, but they didn't know the specific content.

I just didn't expect them to reach an agreement so quickly.

"Let me see."

Alexander Cadogan took over from the staff.Looking at this document, sometimes his face relaxed, and sometimes he frowned.In fact, the document was not very long, but Alexander Cadogan read it for a long time.

Finally, he sealed the document and did not speak for a long time.Because he was thinking about the content of this document.

The treaty signed by Germany, Japan, and China has three main contents.The first is that the three countries share information about the Comintern, cooperate with each other, and take necessary measures to prevent the infiltration of the Comintern.

The second is to take preventive measures against third countries threatened by the Communist International, or to invite third countries to join this agreement.

The third is that when one of the contracting parties is attacked or threatened by the Soviet Union, the other party must not take any action in favor of the Soviet Union and immediately discuss measures to "protect the common interests".No political treaty contrary to the spirit of this Agreement shall be concluded with the USSR without the mutual consent of both parties.

"Looks like we need to talk to the Chinese government."

"Ambassador Cadogan, I heard that you are going back to China?"

"It's just a rumor."

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Duan Xun quickly agreed.

Therefore, on March 1936, 3, Duan Xun met with Alexander Cadogan.

"There is a saying in China that there are no waves without wind. I heard that London is very satisfied with Ambassador Cadogan's work. If he returns to China, he will definitely be promoted. I am here to congratulate Ambassador Cadogan in advance."

Duan Xun was not flattering, but that Alexander Cadogan was indeed going to be promoted.The current British Foreign Secretary, who has just taken office, is the boss of Alexander Cadogan for many years.Including the current leader of the Conservative Party, that is, Chamberlain, who was "notorious" for his compromise policy in history, all admire Alexander Cadogan very much.

They have therefore negotiated the return of Alexander Cadogan to serve as Deputy Diplomatic Secretary.It's just that the situation in the Far East has been tense recently, so Alexander Cadogan still needs to stay here to solve these problems.Stabilize China and Japan to stabilize the situation in the Far East.

"President Duan, you are joking."

Seeing Duan Xun talking nonsense with him, Alexander Cadogan was a little anxious, but he didn't show it.After all, he is a veteran diplomat, and this kind of nonsense in diplomatic occasions is very common.After the prelude was almost finished, Alexander Cadogan said: "Prime Minister Duan, I am here today for the 'Anti-Comintern Pact' that your country signed with Japan and Germany."

"Please say."

Duan Xun knew long ago that he was here for this matter.

Originally signing this agreement, the Japanese side hoped to handle it quietly, that is, to sign a secret document.Tanaka Yoshiichi is not the kind of arrogant and arrogant person.

On the contrary, although Yoshiichi Tanaka is a soldier, he prefers to develop steadily.

Therefore, for the signing of this contract with China and Germany this time, I don't really want to make a statement, but I want to sign a secret contract.This will neither stimulate the Soviet Union nor Britain, France and the United States, and can quietly increase relations with Germany.It's a pity that what Hitler wanted was to spread the word and let the whole world know about this contract.It is really because Hitler is currently isolated in Europe, surrounded by enemies and has no friends in diplomacy.This situation made it difficult for Germany in Europe, with enemies everywhere.So Hitler was always looking for a breakthrough.

Cooperating with China and Japan was a great diplomatic breakthrough for Hitler.

Although China and Japan are not European countries, nor are they traditional industrial powers.However, as post-development countries, the current strength of the two countries should not be underestimated.Being able to win over these two countries is quite beneficial to Hitler.

Japan's navy is powerful and can be said to be a naval power.Now China and Japan have stretched their hands into Nanyang, directly threatening the interests of Britain, France and the United States.Although Britain, France and the United States used temporary compromises to stabilize the situation in Nanyang, as Japan withdrew from the Naval Limitation Treaty, it began to build a large number of navies.Moreover, the navy has begun to sail to the South China Sea, which will continue to threaten the interests of Britain, France and the United States.

China is a populous country with an astonishing population size and an astonishing number of armies.It is no secret that China and the Soviet Union are hoarding heavy troops in the Far East.Although the two countries are very restrained, everyone knows that the two countries have stockpiled millions of troops in the Far East.

With the two allies of China and Japan, China and Japan can contain the four major powers of Britain, France, the United States and the Soviet Union in the Far East.In this way, Germany can be much easier in Europe.Therefore, Hitler must disclose this contract to embolden himself.China, on the other hand, has an ambiguous attitude, neither opposing nor supporting it.

Hitler hoped that China and Japan could help them relieve the pressure.

This is not the case in China.

China is currently hoarding troops in the north and has not yet deployed them.The same is true for the Soviet Union. It is currently reorganizing the Far East Fleet, but it will take time to complete the reorganization successfully.At this time, China also needs Germany to put pressure on the Soviet Union in Europe.

It also won over Japan and let Japan put pressure on the Soviet Pacific Fleet at sea.This is of great benefit in reducing China's pressure in the north.So the final result is that this contract was announced.

There was an uproar all over the world.

Needless to say, the Soviet Union, the country involved, European and American powers are all paying attention to this matter.

"Prime Minister Duan, we are very worried that your country's signing of this contract with Germany and Japan will lead to the division of the world and increase the risk of war. In particular, the issue of preventing communism is the internal affairs of each country. Your country, Germany and Japan use this contract to deal We think it is inappropriate to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries."

"Ambassador Cadogan, worry too much."

Duan Xun waved his hand.

He casually said to Alexander Cadogan: "What we oppose is the organization of the Communist International. Our country has always paid attention to non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Any sovereign country has the right to choose its own development path. This is the right of our country The most important one of the foreign policy. But the Communist International is violating this principle. Their organizational form is wantonly interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. What we oppose is exactly this, as long as the Communist International can change their organizational form , do not continue to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, then we will naturally change our attitude. This agreement will naturally be cancelled."

"I think your country should also have a deep-rooted pain in this regard. The Communist Party organization in your country should also accept the leadership of the Communist International. Is your country willing to let the Communist International interfere in your country's internal affairs?"

It's too easy to refute things on the surface.

The Comintern is a rare cooperation model in world history.They are cooperative organizations of the Communist Parties of various countries, and they also lead the Communist Parties of various countries.So Duan Xun instead used the logic of Alexander Cadogan to defend himself.

"Prime Minister Duan, what about the terms regarding the Soviet Union? We are very worried that the terms targeting the Soviet Union are causing the world to divide. There may be the emergence of opposing military blocs."

"Why is your country so worried?"

Duan Xun shook his head and said: "We are just guarding against the Comintern. The so-called aiming at the Soviet Union is only because of the Comintern. We hope that the Soviet Union will stop supporting the Comintern, stop leading the Comintern behind the scenes, and stop using the Comintern to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. That’s all. The so-called emergence of military blocs is completely unfounded and completely fabricated. The agreements we signed with Germany and Japan are only agreements against the Communist International, and there is no military cooperation.”

Resolutely do not admit it.

Although the internal logic of this treaty is indeed to form a military alliance, the "Anti-Comintern Agreement" signed this time is only the first step of cooperation, and it is a preliminary clause.China, Germany, and Japan are relatively cautious, and they are all exploring each other's bottom line, so they will not sign the so-called military cooperation agreement immediately.Therefore, there is no treaty of mutual military assistance in it, and it is not a military alliance treaty.

So Duan Xun retorted with confidence.

"Prime Minister Duan, everyone is now saying that your agreement is directly aimed at the 'French-Soviet Mutual Assistance Treaty'. If this is the case, isn't this creating an opposing military bloc?"

The "Anti-Comintern Pact" was China, Germany, and Japan, and the "French-Soviet Mutual Assistance Pact" was France and the Soviet Union.And France is the "leader of martial arts" in continental Europe.Although there were differences over restrictions on Germany, the military alliance still exists.There are countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

This led to the emergence of two obvious military blocs.

"Ambassador Cadogan, this is a typical example of a crime that can't be blamed."

Duan Xun was very angry and said: "Ambassador Cadogan, I think such accusations are completely unreasonable. What does the 'French-Soviet Mutual Assistance Treaty' have to do with our country? Most of that treaty is only aimed at European countries. And this After the treaty was signed, even your European public opinion believed that the form was greater than the content. How could we target this treaty. I repeat, the treaty we signed was only aimed at the Communist International, which interferes in the internal affairs of other countries.”

Alexander Cadogan was helpless when he heard Duan Xun's sophistry.