Consulate of the Soviet Union in Shanghai, No. 20, Huangpu Road, Hongkou District, North of Waibaidu Bridge, Shanghai.
June 3, 1941.
A car stopped outside the Soviet consulate.
Several agents of the Soviet People's Commissariat of State Security immediately surrounded him.
It has to be said that these Russian agents are indeed well-trained.
A few of them monitored the perimeter, and a few of them approached the car.
Then, two agents approached the car door and opened it.
Then he quickly surrounded the person coming out of the car with his body.
On the building opposite, two snipers were already in place, vigilantly monitoring whether there were any suspicious objects nearby.
The people in the car were immediately taken to the Soviet consulate.
The whole process only takes a few dozen seconds!
A Russian man came over, glanced at the people in the car, turned around and left without saying a word.
This man also followed behind him.
Arriving at the door of the Consul General's office, he knocked first.
Then there was a Russian word coming from inside, which probably meant coming in.
The Russian opened the door and nodded to the person coming out of the car.
The man walked in.
The Russian quickly closed the office door.
"I am Lomon Solov, Consul General of the Soviet Consulate in Shanghai."
The Consul General speaks good Chinese. Although it sounds a little noisy, it can still be heard clearly:
"Welcome, Mr. Meng Shaoyuan!"
Director of the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai Supervision Division of the Military Unification Bureau, Meng Shaoyuan!
"Hello, Consul General Lomonsolov."
Meng Shao originally wanted to call the other party "comrade", but then he thought it was not appropriate.
Within the Military Command Bureau, we can call each other comrades, but it seems that we cannot call the Soviets that way.
"What do you want to drink, Mr. Meng?"
"Vodka."
Lomonsolov poured a glass of vodka and handed it to Meng Shaoyuan: "Your name is very famous in Shanghai. It's just a pity that this is the first time we have met."
"Yes, Mr. Consul General, thank you for escorting me along the way." Meng Shaoyuan said.
"When I heard that you wanted to see me immediately, I felt very honored that the famous King of Shanghai actually took the initiative to see me. So, I must guarantee your safety."
After exchanging polite words, Lomonsolov said: "Mr. Meng, I don't think you came to my place specially to drink vodka, right?"
"Yes."
Meng Shaoyuan put down the wine glass in his hand: "I am here to inform you that the Germans are about to launch an attack on the Soviet Union!"
Lomonsolov didn't find it strange at all.
On the Soviet-German border, Germany has gathered 3.2 million troops, and on the eastern front, on the border between Romania and the Soviet Union, an additional 680,000 troops have been added!
The Soviet intelligence agency also repeatedly reported warnings that Germany might launch an attack on the Soviet Union.
But even so, the leader, Comrade Stalin, firmly believed that the Third Reich could not launch an attack less than two years after the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact. He also firmly believed that Germany would wait until it captured Britain. Open up new battlefields.
Despite repeated warnings from Soviet intelligence that war was imminent, Stalin refused to change his mind, believing that this was false information deliberately designed by the British to start a war between the Soviet Union and Germany.
The German government also contributed to the deception, revealing to Stalin that German troops were being mobilized solely to keep them out of the range of British bombers.
Germany even explained to the Soviet Union that they were deliberately trying to make Britain think they were preparing to attack the Soviet Union, when in fact they were preparing to attack Soviet troops and supplies.
Therefore, Stalin did not seriously prepare for a possible German invasion.
Germany also launched a series of pretend attacks on Britain in April 1941, pretending to be gathering troops in Norway.
These operations were accompanied by high-profile naval ship gatherings, survey flights, and exercises, and deliberately revealed details of fictitious invasion plans.
Germany completely deceived the Soviet Union.
"Is this another intelligence report that Germany is preparing to attack?" Lomonsolov smiled: "The Soviet-German non-aggression treaty is a guarantee of security. I think, Mr. Meng, you must have been deceived by the British!"
"June 22, 1941, 3 to 4:30 in the morning."
Meng Shaoyuan suddenly reported such a series of numbers.
"What?" Lomonsolov was startled.
"This is the exact time for the Germans to launch their attack!" Meng Shaoyuan said with a solemn expression: "Please tell your leader that this time will never be wrong!"
When Lomonsolov came to his senses, he smiled contemptuously.
Of course, this expression could not be hidden from Meng Shaoyuan.
This is because I don’t believe that China’s intelligence agency can actually obtain such accurate information, even accurate to the date and time of the month.
Meng Shaoyuan was not angry because he had expected this result before coming.
He also did not expect the Russians to trust his own intelligence. Stalin, who had always been stubborn, only believed in his own judgment.
And the reason why he made a special trip to the Soviet Embassy was just to serve a larger plan for his future.
we can even say:
He is paving the way for Tian Qi!
Tian Qi is an important chess piece in Meng Shaoyuan's huge plan!
This plan is named:
Chain!
Therefore, Meng Shaoyuan still said patiently: "Mr. Consul General, you don't have to believe what I say, but no matter what, you must report this information to your leader in a timely manner!"
Speaking of this, he emphasized his tone: "Otherwise, no one will be able to bear the responsibility for this."
Lomonsolov shrugged: "Okay, I understand. Comrade Stalin will receive this information soon. Mr. Meng, whether this information is true or false, I am very grateful to you."
Typical miscommunication.
Meng Shaoyuan didn't care: "Okay, Mr. Consul General, my purpose of coming today has been achieved. I remind you again that this information must be reported to Stalin immediately!"
"Don't worry, I will notify the people in China immediately."
Lomonsolov answered casually, and suddenly asked: "Mr. Meng, why are you so concerned about the security of the Soviet Union?"
"Because we are all in the same camp against Japan." Meng Shaoyuan replied without hesitation: "At the same time, I have never forgotten the Soviet Union's assistance to us.
There are so many supplies, planes, and so many outstanding pilots, some of whom have been laid to rest on this land forever. China is a grateful nation, and Chinese people are also grateful people. "
Lomonsolov seemed a little moved: "Thank you, Mr. Meng. I hope that China will eventually achieve a great victory in the war against aggression."
"Thank you, Mr. Consul General."
Meng Shaoyuan stood up and shook hands with Lomonsolov.
So be it.
"I'll send someone to take you back."
Although Lomonsolov did not believe the Chinese intelligence, he was still very concerned about the safety of the Chinese.
At least nothing can go wrong here.
