America 1919-Chapter 1718 - 645: Influencing the World_2

Donnie considered the significant events that transpired this year between Germany and the Soviet Union.

"The German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact!"

Germany had already occupied Austria last year, and now Germany was eyeing Czechoslovakia with great interest, but Germany’s true target was Poland!

The United Kingdom and France adopted a policy of appeasement toward Germany’s actions, attempting to redirect Germany’s attention to the Soviet Union.

The "Munich Agreement" signed last year in Munich made the Soviet Union aware of the intentions of the United Kingdom and France, leading to a loss of trust in these two countries.

The Soviet Union thus realized that confronting Germany alone would be extremely difficult and would bring significant crisis to the developing Soviet Union, while allowing the United Kingdom and France to stand by and watch.

Therefore, the Soviet Union hoped to sign some agreements with Germany to obtain a certain sphere of influence in Eastern Europe and strengthen its influence in the region.

Due to the historical invasions from the West, the Soviet Union sought to establish a buffer zone to ensure its security.

Germany also had its concerns, as mentioned earlier, Germany’s true target was Poland.

Germany worried that if they attacked Poland and ended up fighting the Soviet Union, it would lead Germany into a two-front battle, which was unfavorable for Germany!

Germany preferred a scenario where the Soviet Union remained neutral during its attack on Poland.

Additionally, the Soviet Union itself possessed rich natural resources, such as oil and grain, which Germany urgently needed.

This is why Germany later wanted to capture the Baku Oil Field during its assault on the Soviet Union.

Both parties, therefore, did not wish to create friction with the other due to their respective needs.

However, this idea did not mean they could easily sit together and negotiate.

There is no absolute trust between nations.

Both sides feared that while making sacrifices for cooperation, the other party might go back on their word.

So, in Donnie’s view, what was needed at this moment was a middleman.

"I also understand this matter; Germany indeed wants to negotiate with the Soviet Union but fears that the leakage of their negotiations will affect their future plans, so they have been attempting contact with the Soviet Union!"

Steve Cotting explained.

Magichi Peyton also said, "I’ve heard about this. If we can facilitate the cooperation between both parties, our situation in the Soviet Union will improve significantly!"

Donnie nodded, "If that’s the case, you two should immediately contact your confidants in Germany and the Soviet Union... I’ll write to the Little Moustache and the Man of Steel separately to probe their thoughts now!"

Magichi Peyton and Steve Cotting naturally had no objections.

At this moment, Robert Lillard spoke, "If that’s the case, if this letter is discovered by the United Kingdom and France, they will certainly be dissatisfied with our actions!"

Donnie looked at Randy Powers and asked, "What’s the situation in the United Kingdom now?"

Randy Powers commented, "Not very good; due to the economic crisis, the unemployment rate in the United Kingdom is still rising.

There’s no hope of recovery in sight.

And due to the false news spread by Germany this year, the United Kingdom’s dissatisfaction with Germany is gradually escalating, previously the United Kingdom even prepared to promise Poland that if Germany attacked Poland, they would surely give support!"

Earlier this year, the German intelligence department released false information indicating that Germany would attack the Netherlands in February.

This made the United Kingdom reevaluate its attitude towards Germany.

It can be said that the current attitude of the United Kingdom towards Germany is very guarded.

The relationship between the two sides is not very good!

As Robert Lillard mentioned, if Donnie chooses to act as a mediator between Germany and the Soviet Union now and facilitate the signing of a "Non-Aggression Pact," the United Kingdom and France will certainly be very dissatisfied with Venus Bank’s actions, which will then impact Venus Bank’s business in the two countries and even across Europe.

After giving it some thought, Donnie abandoned this concern.

The great war in Europe is about to begin, and by then, the entire European order will be disrupted, and all new orders will be established amidst ruins.

Moreover, Donnie increasingly understood one principle.

In the West, personal interests must be viewed separately from national interests.

The things he is doing now, while unacceptable to the United Kingdom and France, might not be unacceptable to politicians from these countries.

After all, there are countless ties between them and Venus Bank.

More importantly, the historical development of the original timeline has provided him with enough experience.

Even those big figures in Germany, as long as they can bring benefits to the Western victorious countries after the war.

Those big figures will not suffer any blows.

"Don’t worry about them for now; moreover, we don’t plan to let them know about this matter, so it must be carried out secretly!"

Donnie finally made the decision.

Robert Lillard said, "If that’s the case, everything must be kept secret, and the United States is not suitable as a meeting place for them!"

Since it is a secret agreement between the two parties, it will surely not be conducted in one of the countries of the two parties, as the other country would not agree.

Donnie smiled, "The Turks and Caicos Islands are a great choice!"

Since Donnie had already decided to establish the Brock Kingdom in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Brock Kingdom should have its own clear positioning.

For instance, the Brock Kingdom is an absolutely neutral country!

Just like Switzerland, regardless of whether it is truly absolutely neutral, at least once this title is accepted by those big figures, there will certainly be more trust here!

Robert Lillard and others smiled upon hearing Donnie’s words.

This was indeed a very good choice.

The matter was promptly executed, and Donnie immediately personally wrote two letters, one to the Man of Steel of the Soviet Union and the other to the Little Moustache of Germany.

Donnie was willing to facilitate this matter, firstly because they indeed signed this agreement on the original timeline.

Secondly, it was to ensure his own interests in the Soviet Union, and at the very least, the Baku Oil Field could not be lost.

Thirdly, naturally, it was to gain greater reliance from Germany.

Only when their reliance on Venus Bank became stronger could Venus Bank secure more benefits in Germany’s ensuing war.

After writing these two letters, to ensure the confidentiality of this matter, Donnie finally decided that Steve Cotting and Magichi Peyton should personally return to Germany and the Soviet Union.

After the two left, it was a long wait, and soon, Donnie was the first to receive news from Germany.

The Little Moustache greatly appreciated Donnie’s proposal.

Furthermore, in his handwritten reply, he expressed his thanks to Donnie.

From the Little Moustache’s reply, Donnie could also see that the other party was quite eager now.

The reply from the Soviet side arrived a bit later.

A few days later, Donnie received the Man of Steel’s reply.

The Man of Steel also thanked Donnie for his efforts in this matter.

Furthermore, there was a response to Donnie’s requests to the Soviet side.

However, there was no specific response in the letter, indicating their Soviet negotiator would speak with Donnie face-to-face after arriving at the Turks and Caicos Islands!

"Seems like they still have something in mind!" Robert Lillard analyzed the Man of Steel’s reply.

Donnie smiled, "These individuals who could leave an independent record in the annals of history cannot be easily coerced, but it’s okay, as long as they have requests, we can use that to obtain what we want.

After all, our trump card is not just this!"

Robert Lillard nodded, "I understand, what’s crucial now is ensuring that their talks won’t be discovered by others, at least not in the short term!"

Donnie agreed with Robert Lillard’s suggestion; after the war starts, Donnie might ignore this matter, but for now, he can’t!