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Volume Three Far East Stories Chapter 535 Peace Treaty of Samara

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    July 16, 1918, 19:45, large conference room of Samara City Hall on the Volga River

    "Three days are absolutely not enough, Vasily Nikolayevich. You must know that just the four major cities of Saratov, Voronezh, Kursk and Tsaritsyn, plus a dozen other small cities, the total city  There are more than one million residents.

    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Outside of the urban population, the rural population alone is no less than 3 million, and three days is not enough for them to walk from Tsaritsyn to Voronezh!  This place is given to you, the Volga Federation, but the factories, workers and farmers have to follow us to the north, right?  Chicherin, the Soviet People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs, shouted loudly.

    "I said, Georgi Vasilyevich, who told you that factories, workers and farmers must follow you to the north? Who told you? We give you three days to let Moscow retreat to the local Soviet Union.  Of course, the working class members of the Red Army and Soviet government agencies and personnel at all levels who are willing to follow you to the north can also go with you! No other items are allowed to be taken away!"

    The Prime Minister of the Volga Federal Autonomous Government looked at Chicherin with a cold face and evil intentions,

    "As for farmers, it must be entirely on a voluntary basis. In the face of our "375 Rent Reduction Regulations" and "Volga Federal Land Management Measures", do you think farmers in the lower reaches of the Volga River will abandon their own land and the yellow fields in their fields?"  Wandering north with you? Are you kidding me? What would you do if you were a farmer from the lower reaches of the Volga River?"

    Chicherin was at a loss for words. Under Soviet Russia's wartime doctrine and surplus grain collection system, not only landlords and rich peasants, but also middle peasants in the countryside were on the opposite side of the Soviets. The Soviet Red Army and the grain collection team went to the countryside.  , which is basically synonymous with grabbing grain. In this case, except for a very small number of poor peasants and laborers, the vast majority of farmers in the countryside will not follow the Soviets to evacuate to the north.

    "Even if the peasants are inseparable from their homeland and are unwilling to leave, the fate of the working class and the Soviet Union are closely linked. The vast majority of nearly one million workers and citizens will follow us. Three days is indeed not enough. The train's carriages and transportation are  The power is limited, and besides, if we don¡¯t move the factory to the north, what will the workers do there? We can¡¯t ask them to farm, right?¡± Chicherin waved his hands in vain to try to win something.

    "It's useless to talk so much nonsense. Georgi Vasilyevich, I will give you three days to evacuate the main force of the Soviet Red Army and the local Soviet staff. When that time comes, my main force will cross the river.  Before that, tomorrow we will send advance detachments to Saratov, Voronezh-Kursk and Tsaritsyn. You must send people to guide and cooperate. The first task of the advance detachment is to supervise your evacuation, and the second is to ensure  Local security and social stability during the transition period!¡±

    Pepelyayev didn¡¯t want to waste any more words, so he added something private to the advance detachment with his fingers. Chicherin jumped up when he heard this.

    "Vasily Nikolayevich, your Volga Federation is not such a bully. When our prisoners of war were repatriated, you did not allow us to send Soviet representatives to supervise. Now we are withdrawing from the lower reaches of the Volga River. You  You actually want to send an advance detachment in advance, and you are talking about supervision? Diplomatic etiquette and standards have always been based on the principle of reciprocity. How can I explain to Moscow when I go back?" The Soviet People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs looked a little angry.

    "Georgi Vasilyevich, we are here to protect our future citizens from being robbed, robbed or even hijacked by you before you leave. If you think the Volga Federation advance detachment has too strong a military flavor, we can call it  For the Volga Federal Government Task Force.

    Moreover, our people not only have to go to the south of Saratov, but we also want to go to the north. Since our two sides have established mutual recognition, it is imperative to send consular officials and envoys to each other. The Volga Federation¡¯s special envoys and consular officers to all Russia  We must also enter your Moscow and other large and medium-sized cities as soon as possible. Otherwise, how can we protect the interests of our expatriates in your territory?  Pepelyaev raised his eyebrows and made further demands.

    "This is too much It's too much I can't agree to your request, otherwise I will be dismissed from all positions inside and outside the party when I go back to Moscow!" Chicherin shouted angrily, taking out his handkerchief and wiping sweat constantly.

    "What do you mean? Comrade Comrade People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union, is the mutual recognition of the armistice and demarcation between our two sides a dead letter? Since the establishment of mutual recognition, we are neighbors. Speaking of which, the Soviet Union is the first government to recognize the Volga Federation.

    On the contrary, we are also the first non-Allied government to recognize you. Isn¡¯t it the basic process for both sides to recognize each other by sending diplomatic envoys and consular officials to each other, and establishing embassies and consular representative offices in various places???, are you just playing a delaying game?  !  Pepelyaev's words were sharp and aggressive, leaving Chicherin speechless and embarrassed.

    Chicherin explained helplessly while wiping his sweat,

    "Vasily Nikolayevich, of course we are sincere, otherwise how could we recognize your incompetent Volga Federal Autonomous Government, but we just need more time, as for you  Of course there is no problem in sending envoys and consular officials to each other, but the situation is chaotic, and if your people enter the left bank of the Volga River in a hurry, it will be difficult to deal with it!

    The People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union was obviously trying to make a fool of himself, or in other words, he did not intend to allow representatives of the Volga Federation to enter the territory of the Soviet Union when his side was not prepared at all, in case local officials or workers were incited to rebel by the other party's propaganda.  What should we do? This is an open door to rob someone!

    "Let me make it clear, Georgi Vasilyevich, the handover of Saratov and the areas south of it will be followed by the repatriation of prisoners of war. Many prisoners of war who choose to stay in the Volga Federation must have the safety and rights of their families on the left bank.  Must be guaranteed.

    That¡¯s why we immediately prepared to send our consular representative offices to major cities and towns in your territory. To protect the rights and interests of our expatriates, the Volga Federal Government and me, the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, are duty-bound!  "

    "Don't be secretive. Now that we have an armistice and peace, don't look at the Volga Federation with hostility all day long. Let me tell you, we will be good to whoever is good to us. Now the Allied Powers  The Commander-in-Chief asked us to cease war and coexist peacefully with you. If you don't hurry up and build a good relationship with us, you will turn around and push the Volga Federation to the side of the All-Russian Provisional Government of Mr. Kolchak. You won't be able to give us anything at that time.  Moscow explains!¡±

    Pepelyaev coaxed and threatened, relying on the good cards in his hand, to force the People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union, who was a diplomat from a noble family of Tsarist Russia and knew six languages, to have no way out.  .

    "Vasily Nikolayevich, it's not that I won't let your people enter our territory. The war is really chaotic right now. Enemies are everywhere wreaking havoc. Socialist-Revolutionaries, Mensheviks, and Cadets are fanning the flames and plotting riots everywhere.  , if you, a diplomat from the Volga Federation, enter at this time, what if it falls into the hands of saboteurs? Moscow and I cannot bear this responsibility!"

    Chicherin couldn't help but grab the hand of the Prime Minister of the Volga Federal Autonomous Government, almost crying and shouting for Pepeliaev. This guy was really afraid that the diplomats of the Volga Federation would be attacked in Soviet Russia.  If you lose your life, what will happen when the Volga Federation uses this as an excuse to send troops north to Moscow?  Isn¡¯t the peace treaty signed at such a huge price just a piece of paper?

    "Pull him down, Georgi Vasilyevich. You are a veteran diplomat. You have been in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since the days of Tsarist Russia. Everyone knows that strength is everything. Aren't you just afraid that our people are in your territory?"  Then the cover of diplomatic and consular personnel is subversive?

    I tell you that the flies are not stitched with eggs. As long as Moscow has enough strength, no one can subvert, but if you continue to think about the anger that was so angry before, no one can save you!  Even though I am ten years younger than you, I have clearly seen the world. The key to life and death is to keep up with the trend of the times. There is no way to go against the trend. It can be popular for a while, but it will not last!  "Pepelyaev put out the cigar butt in his hand and enlightened the Soviet People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs in front of him.

    "Vasily Nikolayevich, I have no intention of arguing with you about beliefs or ideals at this moment. The situation is stronger than the people. However, the fate of Kolchak's regime today may not be your Volga's in the future.  Come on to the Federation.

    Speaking of which, it is up to us, the Russians, to discuss things with us. The Entente and the Central Powers are imperialists, and none of them are good. They come to Russia just to grab territory, resources, and money. You have to be careful.  , don¡¯t ask the Allies to count the money for them after selling it!  Chicherin rolled his eyes and changed the subject to try to drive a wedge between the Prime Minister of the Volga Federal Autonomous Government and the Allied Forces, while also suppressing Pepelyaev's arrogance.

    "Don't worry, you Bolsheviks and Soviets have ruined Mother Russia in the past year and a half. See for yourselves, Georgi Vasilyevich, the future of my Volga Federation depends on me and me.  people to grasp it.

    Let¡¯s not go that far. Starting from tomorrow, my advance detachment and your liaison officer will enter the Saratov-Voronezh-Kursk line together. On July 17, 18, and 19, the above-mentioned area will be  The main force of the Soviet Red Army and armed personnel, Soviet government agencies and personnel must evacuate!  My people will be responsible for supervision. Of course, if there is a problem with their safety, the consequences will be? Let the Central Committee members in Moscow weigh it for themselves.  "

    After saying that, the Prime Minister of the Volga Federal Autonomous Government stood up with a smile, picked up the wine bottle and glass from the coffee table, poured two glasses of champagne, and without any explanation handed a glass to the restless People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs and Negotiator Chicherin of the Soviet Union, and raised his glass,

    "Georgi Vasilyevich, let's deal with the issue of prisoners of war and the transfer of territory. Come, I wish the friendship between your Soviet and our Volga Federation starts with this glass of wine today. Of course, you and I personally  The same is true for our friendship. May our friendship last forever and God bless the Russian people!¡±

    Chicherin smiled bitterly and held the wine glass in his hand. When it came to this, he knew that the other party had taken advantage of the negotiation, but Moscow could not afford to delay it. Kolchak in Kazan would head west at any time.  In this case, before the attack, Moscow had instructed its People's Commissar for Foreign Affairs that a formal peace treaty between Soviet Russia and the Volga Federation must be reached, and there was no second option.

    "Vasily Nikolayevich, I hope our sacrifices are valuable, and wish the Russian people an early escape from war and suffering, cheers!" The People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union finally drank this drink on behalf of the Soviet Russian government and Moscow.  Various flavors of champagne.

    On the evening of July 18, 1918, the "Samara Peace Treaty" and its annexes between the Soviet Russian government and the Volga Federal Autonomous Government were formally reached and signed. The two sides joined hands to open a new chapter on both sides of the Volga River.
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