Chapter 34 Hidden boss

Zheng Yu's brain began to run at full speed at this moment, and historical scenes flashed like movie trailers.

Finland is just an inconspicuous small country in Northern Europe. But Zheng Yu has a good understanding of the country. The reason is that it is the only strongest among the Axis powers during World War II, and it is a monster who can compete with the Soviets. Zheng Yu, who claims to be a military fan, has also read some information and put in some effort.

The Finnish Socialist Party, founded in 1899, was originally named the Finnish Workers' Party, and is the most radical party in Finland. As the Tsarist Russian government began to forcibly assimilate the Finnish nation, the independence struggle in Finland became increasingly high, and the power of the Finnish Socialist Party expanded rapidly. In another time and space public information, these people became one of the main forces of Finnish independence in 1917.

The man who was suspected of being a father-in-law on the opposite side opened this tavern in the capital of Tsarist Russia, and was actually the leader of the Finnish revolutionary. Zheng Yu felt more and more that this matter was a bit strange today.

"Mr. Mannahem," Zheng Yu thought, trying to make his tone appear sincere, "I'm glad to meet Finnish patriots like you. You brought me here, not just to strengthen your understanding, right?"

Dad Otto nodded seriously: "Yes, Your Highness, the Crown Prince. The reason I took the initiative to meet is to value the common future of our two countries."

Zheng Yu felt that he had basically figured out the other party's approach, and it seemed that he wanted to seek support from foreign forces for the Finnish independence movement.

"Speak."

"Your Highness, do you know the suffering of the Finns?" said Otto's father in pain. "The free Finns have been part of the Kingdom of Sweden for seven centuries. A hundred years ago, Sweden was defeated, and Russia occupied the entire territory of Finland through a treaty. But Tsar Alexander I retained the autonomy of Finland, and served as the Finnish ruler in the name of being the Grand Duke of Finland, allowing Finland to retain its own language, religion, parliament and army."

"After the current Tsar ascended the throne, he betrayed his promise to Finland," Otto's father's eyes were a little red. "His Majesty abandoned the autonomy policy, abolished the Finnish parliament, forced the use of Russian, banned Finnish, began to recruit troops in Finland, and mobilized the Finnish troops traditionally stationed in the Far East to act as cannon fodder, on the grounds that they were more adapted to the cold climate of Siberia!"

Zheng Yu looked at the Finnish resister intently and found that the other party was indeed from the heart.

"The Finns will not surrender!" Otto's father stared at Zheng Yu and said solemnly, "Three years ago, 500,000 Finns signed a signature to protest the mobilization of Finnish troops. Last year, college student Shaman assassinated the Finnish Governor General Polnikov of the Tsarist Russian government, which triggered a large-scale public memorial for the Finnish people. Half of European scholars signed a signature to support us. But the justice action was bloody suppressed by the Tsarist Russian government! The Finnish people have abandoned their fantasies about Tsarist Russia and are ready to rise up and fight for the power of autonomy. In the name of God, we need help in the face of the Cossack sabre!"

Zheng Yu was still calm.

Dad Otto breathed heavily and his tone became a little calmer: "You may also understand that we had contact with your country five years ago, and your country promised to provide assistance to Finland's independence cause. But until now, we have not seen any actual support except for the early funds."

After hesitating for a moment, Dad Otto continued: "According to our understanding, Christine's Finnish Constitutional Party is in Stockholm and seems to have received support from your military. Your military has also promised a large number of weapons and financial assistance. Our party is deeply regretful."

Zheng Yu was shocked. It seemed that things were not as simple as he imagined.

"The people of the Finnish Constitutional Party are mainly nobles and upper-class people, and have close ties with the Tsarist royal family. Based on our party's understanding, their revolutionary will is very questionable. Once the Tsar makes concessions, such as resuming Finnish language and giving some autonomy, these people are likely to immediately join the autonomous government and become the collaborators of Tsarist Russia!" Seeing Zheng Yu still looking indifferent, the father's voice became more and more sincere, "Your Highness, please be sure to believe in the sincerity of our party. Those speculators just want to take advantage of the troubled waters to improve their political status. If Finland wants to be truly independent, your country wants to truly restrain Russia's power, you can only rely on our socialist party! Only we can mobilize the vast number of Finnish people, and only the free army can truly confront Tsarist Russia to the end!"

Zheng Yu was actually already shocked. It was not that he didn't want to answer, but that the information was too much and complicated, far beyond his pre-knowledge, and he didn't know how to answer.

It seems that the Finnish national independence movement is also full of contradictions, and it is obviously divided into two camps, the upper line of the bourgeoisie and the aristocratic, as well as the lower line of the middle and lower level of society. They have contact with both camps at home, and finally choose the upper line of the Sweden.

"Mr. Mannahem," Zheng Yu thought for a moment without much clue, so he had to say something empty, "Since our country has chosen the Finnish Constitutional Party, there is a reason for choice. I think that as long as it is a good thing for Finnish national independence, no matter which side leads it, you will be excited as a Finnish patriot. As for me, although I am the crown prince, I am not easy to interfere with the policies that the country has already determined."

"Your Highness," said Otto's father a little dissatisfied, "Your country's situation is also a little bit clear about it. Please be honest, your support for the Finnish Constitutional Party may represent the opinions of your country's military; and I risk meeting you today in the hope of hearing from your government, or the Royal Family and the General Intelligence Agency."

At this moment, Zheng Yu was finally shocked. He never expected that the other party would say such a thing. The meaning here was shocking enough: even the national independence elements in Finland treated the Chinese government and the military separately.

"You don't have to be surprised. Your country's military has always been doing its own things in foreign issues in recent years, and everyone who cares about Far Eastern politics can see it. Our party has also had contacts with your country's General Intelligence Bureau, and we also have many comrades within the Constitutional Party. We can understand a lot of situations by analyzing them together. This is completely our own guess, and it may not be consistent with the facts."

"Well, Mr. Mannaheim." Zheng Yu nodded, "Tell me your strength, put forward your conditions, and explain your goals."

The father opposite was obviously starting to be a little excited.

"At present, the registered party members of our party have reached 58,000. The 33 squadrons of the Free Army have been secretly organized, all of whom are the most determined young men who oppose the Tsar. The only thing we lack now is weapons, ammunition and funds. At present, the Constitutional Party has contacted our party to provide weapons and funds as bait. If we want us to accept the so-called cooperation, it is to be incorporated into the Constitutional Party, and some comrades at the top of our party have also been shaken."

His expression was a little painful.

"Your Highness, please believe that only the strong Finnish Socialist Party and the brave Finnish Free Army can truly uphold the Finnish independence movement and give your country the greatest support for the Far East War. Our requirements are not high. As long as there are 15,000, no, 20,000 rifles, fifty heavy machine guns, three million bullets, plus a few explosives, it is best to provide dozens of light infantry cannons from your country, and we can restore the entire Finland! By that time, St. Petersburg and the Tsar themselves will be threatened, let alone the Far East war situation!"

"Please don't hesitate anymore! The speculators of the Finnish Constitutional Party cannot assume this important task! As long as the Tsar throws a bone to them, these guys who are used to being lackeys will happily lick the Tsar's horse boots! Only our Finnish Social Democratic Party and the Free Army can give you unswerving support!"
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