The Soviet Union dropped an enhanced atomic bomb in Japan this time as powerful as 100,000 tons. So this explosion once again shocked the Americans, because according to their calculations, whether it is a uranium bomb or a plutonium bomb, the nuclear material needed to achieve a 100,000 tons of power is amazing. At the same time, in order to enable the nuclear material to achieve a chain reaction, the volume of this nuclear bomb will also be amazing. According to the American estimates, the entire nuclear bomb may weigh about 15 tons.

Please don’t underestimate the weight of 15 tons. What is the maximum load of the 29 that year? It can’t even pull such a sunken atomic bomb. The Soviet Union still does not have a bomber of the 29 level for the time being. How did the Russians throw the atomic bomb out?

This is not a nuclear test. You can build an iron tower and then hang an atomic bomb and put it on it. This is a practical battle. It is impossible for the Russians to drive a truck to send the atomic bomb to Japan, right?

So the American technical experts immediately realized that the Soviet Union might have mastered a secret they didn't know. This secret could either greatly enhance the power of the atomic bomb or improve the efficiency of nuclear materials utilization. The Americans immediately became concerned. On the one hand, they quickly started to accumulate new configurations for nuclear materials to calculate nuclear materials, and on the other hand, they also worked hard from the field of intelligence to actively try to steal the Soviet Union's nuclear secrets.

Unlike the Americans, the power of the enhanced atomic bomb of 100,000 tons made the relevant Soviet technical experts dejected because according to their original estimate, the power of this enhanced atomic bomb should be greater, and there must be 200,000 to 300,000 tons. However, the fact of 100,000 tons clearly told them that only a little tritium reacted, and most of it was wasted or bombed away. In other words, the enhanced atomic bomb was a dead end.

So the route of the enhanced atomic bomb was immediately abolished, and it turned to the hydrogen bomb and the "three-phase bomb". It happened that the Americans tried every means to steal the nuclear secrets of the Soviet Union, and then tricked the Americans into the evil path of the enhanced atomic bomb. It was not until the Americans conducted consecutive tests that they found that this configuration was a piece of shit, and they had to readjust their thinking, and found the right way. This also bought time for the Soviet Union to widen the gap. Otherwise, with the United States' industrial and economic strength, it would be too simple to catch up with the previous gap.

Let’s talk about nuclear weapons for the moment. When the United States and the Soviet Union dropped the first four atomic bombs, the Japanese were shocked the most. After all, they were the ones who ate mushrooms. The four atomic bombs directly killed more than 300,000 people, and millions of people were injured or disabled. Such losses were huge. Even Japan, who was clamoring for 100 million, could not bear it.

Especially such a nuclear strike is not over yet. God knows how many nuclear weapons the United States and the Soviet Union have. If you continue to grow mushrooms like this, Japanese big cities may have to finish them all.

Koi Iso's life is very difficult now. He can only be regarded as a puppet cabinet prime minister, basically a rubber stamp. However, as the nuclear strike between the United States and the Soviet Union became more and more fierce, and the frontlines were defeated again and again, the so-called "peace factions" in Japan have become increasingly difficult to suppress. In short, the pro-war factions have no hope. The "peace factions" hope to end the war through conditional negotiations and fight for a decent result for Japan. The so-called decent result naturally refers to fighting for a decent result for the future comeback.

So when the fifth atomic bomb fell, Koiki Kurosaki and other "pro-war factions" could not stand it anymore, because there was no hope in the current sinister situation. If they continue to be attacked by nuclear power, Japan may really be broken by 100 million. So the so-called "peace faction" led by Kantaro Isuki finally gained the upper hand and overturned Koiki Kurosaki's cabinet. On the day when Kantaro Suzuki formed the cabinet, he sent secret envoys to contact the United States.

The secret envoy, Yoshira Fujimura Nakasa, held a secret talk with the US secret representative Dulles in Switzerland. Yes, the famous Republican Secretary of State. The talks progressed very quickly. The Japanese really couldn't fight anymore. If they insisted on their support, they would really break the whole staff. The Americans were eager to occupy Japan as a base for blocking the Soviet Union in the future. If Japan could surrender obediently, even if there were some conditions, they could slowly consider it.

After this contact, the only obstacle to the two sides reaching an agreement immediately was the request of the Allied forces to surrender unconditionally. The Japanese hoped to preserve the "national system" to the greatest extent, that is, to sacrifice the "general generals" of the previous military headquarters, and they took responsibility in exchange for preserving the emperor's prestige.

When this condition was fed back to the White House, Truman, who had just ascended to the acting presidential position, was hesitant. From the bottom of his heart, Truman hoped to completely punish the Japanese, comprehensively transform Japan, and abolish all its original political system. However, the drop of three atomic bombs from the Soviet Union put great pressure on him. At this time, the United States had no available atomic bombs and had clearly lost to the Soviet Union. If he could not seize Japan's important base immediately, Japan might be swallowed up by the Soviet Union in the future.

This is really something that Truman is most reluctant to see, so it seems to be the best strategy to speed up Japan's surrender to the US military and accept some less difficult conditions to gain time. Especially at this time, the "Japanese Gang" led by the former Ambassador to Japan Gru's deputy secretary of state at this time was also constantly making noise in the ears of the acting president, saying that retaining the Japanese emperor and Japanese consortium to serve the United States is the best way for the United States to control Japan. The opinions of these experts also had a great impact on Truman.

After repeated weighing the trade-offs, he instructed Dulles to agree to the conditional surrender plan proposed by Japan. When the good news reached Japan, it caused setbacks. It was said before that the "pro-war faction" was kicked out of power, and now the "peace faction" controls Japan, but whether it is the "pro-war faction" or the "peace faction" are essentially a group of fascist militarists, and these people are essentially all the same.

The "peaceful faction" used to worry that Americans would not give any opportunities to negotiate, but now after contact, Americans seem to be easier to talk to. Suddenly, the expectations of these people were higher, thinking that the previous offer was a bit low, and Japan seemed to be able to get more things? Why not hang on the Americans' tastes and wait?

So Yoshira Fujimura's reply to Dulles seemed so interesting and refused to reply. What does it mean to refuse to reply? In normal languages ​​like us, the meaning of not giving replies is one by one. If you don't want to reply, you will naturally not accept it. Americans also translate this Japanese word, and they translate it as "ignoring".

This "ignorance" directly angered Truman. Please note that he originally hated Japan very much, and giving Japan a chance is just to help the United States fight for the greatest interests. Now he dares to pick on the Japanese and rebel against you!

With a bang, the negotiations ended. Then Japan was stunned because the intention of not giving a reply was actually to save face according to Japan's habits. It was nothing more than saying: "The conditions of beautiful animals seem to be not good enough, let me consider it again!"

The problem is, this is the international community, who cares about the trash and stingy words of your impending defeat? Well, I would like to offer ten thousand praises to the desperate spirit of the Japanese. How great would it be if the Japanese continued to make great strides along this road of no return. The problem is that the Japanese are not brave enough. When they see their future godfather turned against each other, they immediately knew that their requirements were out of place, so they immediately corrected their attitude and conducted the next round of tests:

"The Great Japanese Empire can accept unconditional surrender that retains the emperor's system, but can it change unconditional surrender to unconditional peace? There are many deadly and hard-working elements in the Great Japanese Empire who are willing to be broken. The word "Unconditional surrender" may anger them, which will cause an accident.

In response, Truman's reply was: "Damn it, unconditional surrender cannot be changed! Either accept it or die!"

Yes, Truman is quite disgusting to the Japanese, especially at this time, his pressure is quite high. Meeting this disgusting existence can only make him even more angry, which leads to him even more disgusting to the Japanese.

Even Truman is not easy to explain to the allies such as the so-called unconditional surrender of the emperor system. After all, it was decided before, and the Axis powers could only surrender unconditionally. Japan is obviously not unconditional.

Of course, Truman also has a way. He will do Churchill's work first. Fatty Qiu can speak and understand the US's worries about the Soviet Union. Especially the current Soviet atomic bomb is falling like a lack of money. Fatty Qiu may be under great pressure. I believe Fatty Qiu can understand how to seize strategic locations and prepare for the future blockade of the Soviet Union.

Churchill could indeed understand, so when Truman mentioned this matter, he hesitated for a moment and then agreed. Of course, the biggest problem has not been solved yet, and the most important polar bear among the three giants has not agreed yet! In fact, Truman dared not mention this matter to the Soviet Union. After mentioning it, the Soviet Union would turn its back on the contrary.

Therefore, the strategy formulated by Truman was: Japan secretly surrendered to the free and democratic allies led by Britain and the United States, open up airspace and seas, and guide the British and American allies into Japan. At the same time, the Japanese army must continue to fight against the Soviet Union and restrain the Soviet Union from winning time.

Of course, if this set is successful, confidentiality is the top priority. Once the Soviet Union notices it, the fun is really too great! How to keep this secret is the primary issue that Britain and the United States have to face. But what makes the British and American intelligence agencies feel embarrassed is that it is really difficult to protect this secret. In the previous confrontation, whether it is MI5, MI6 or Strategic Intelligence Agency, they all have more losses and fewer victories in the face. Every time they are beaten by a certain immortal, how can they be unexpected this time?

Anyway, Learvin and Donovan are under great pressure. They mobilized the most elite staff and envisioned countless plans, but each plan was not so foolproof. Finally, Learvin made a suggestion: "The conventional method of confidentiality has been proven to be unreliable, and it is too dense and deep to penetrate us. It is impossible to completely keep the secret. So I think the only possible way to protect an important secret is to use another secret to distract yourself."

Li Erwen's words ended here, because the following words are not easy to say. The way to make a name for the east and the west is not impossible, but the bait thrown out must be enough. If it is not enough, how can it arouse the interest of the Soviet Union? How could the Soviet Union pay attention if it is not interested?

So the question is, since the bait needs to be sufficient and to be like that, then the bait must take out some real things to a greater or lesser extent. As for how true it is, it depends on the level of the trap. However, considering the power, real things may have to account for a considerable amount of weight.

Well, there is a question. How much bait can be like this? How many secrets about Britain and the United States can be obtained by making the Soviet Union interested and determined to invest a lot of manpower and energy? Ordinary things may not arouse the slightest interest of the Soviet Union. The only thing that can make the Soviet Union take the bait is probably the Manhattan Project of the United States.

This is also the key reason why Learwin cannot explain it clearly. Although Britain and the United States can wear pairs of pants now, the national interests of the two countries are not completely consistent. At most, Americans can only be considered friendly to the United Kingdom, but let Americans share their own magic weapons with the United Kingdom. Hehe, do you think it is possible?

If Li Erwin was foolish, he said to Donovan directly: "Yankee, you should use the atomic bomb as bait, don't be afraid that Ivan will not be fooled!"

What would Donovan react at this time? He probably had to consider the first thing that the British were bad, and they were coveting our nuclear technology, right? Not only Donovan, let Truman know, I am afraid that the President would immediately doubt whether the British were using the excuse of the Soviet Union to cheat technology. Needless to say, there is definitely no need to talk about the actions of the two countries in Japan next.

So Lilwin can only stop and never speak out thoroughly. She can make a fuss, but what to do will still make Americans make their own choices.

So how would Truman choose? To be honest, the acting president was hesitant. The United States spent a huge price on the project of Manhattan, which can be said to be the highest secret. Now he actually wants to use this secret to fish. Do you think he is willing to give up?

However, Truman is also a smart man because he quickly realized: Is the nuclear technology currently mastered by the United States really a secret to the Soviet Union? The Soviet Union also had atomic bombs, and the Soviet Union had more atomic bombs than the United States. This fully demonstrates that the Soviet Union was definitely above the United States in this regard. Since that is the case, this secret is equivalent to a discount.

To be honest, even if the Soviet Union knew the US nuclear secret, it would not have a qualitative improvement in the Soviet Union's nuclear industry level. For two countries that already possessed nuclear secrets, this secret is almost no secret. On the contrary, if the bait was targeted at other nuclear-free countries, such as the United Kingdom, Truman would flatly refuse it.

"In principle, I agree to use the Manhattan Project as bait to distract the Soviet Union from Japan. But Director Donovan, I must remind you that this bait can only be targeted at the Soviet Union, and you must be particularly careful about the British taking the opportunity to steal our secrets. The British are unreliable, and your defense against them must be above the defense against the Soviet Union!"

Truman's warning is very meaningful, because Learwin is feedbacking her results to Churchill: "Americans should be tempted. In the near future, they may actively disclose some of the secrets of Manhattan projects to the Soviet Union. This is our opportunity. If we can figure out the key technologies of nuclear weapons from the Americans, we can also have this weapon soon."

Churchill was naturally overjoyed when he received this news. For him and the British Empire, this was definitely a good thing for pie to fall from the sky. If the secret of the atomic bomb could be clarified from the United States, it would save the empire how much money and time. Once the empire also possesses nuclear weapons, it would be almost invincible!

So Churchill immediately approved Lilwin's request and let her organize the capable forces in the United States to complete this important task. Of course, Fatty Qiu did not forget to warn Lilwin: "Be careful, and never let the Americans notice our intentions. Once they are discovered, the empire will fall into absolute passivity."

Indeed, just a Soviet Union that was hostile to Britain was enough to make a headache. If the Americans, a quasi-ally turned against him, how could Britain do anything?

This state is really interesting. Britain and the United States are friendly on the surface, but in fact they are in the same bed and dreams. Even if they have an obvious enemy, the Soviet Union, cannot make them completely consistent. For them, it is no problem to try their best to safeguard national interests, even if they cheat their allies.

The bait was quickly released, and the Soviet Union quickly bit the hook. In an instant, the Soviet Union was extremely busy in the US embassy and consulates, and a large number of so-called diplomats entering and leaving were very busy.

"Have our plan succeeded?" Donovan asked.

Li Erwen curled her lips: "Probably!" The reason why she couldn't be sure was very simple. When she faced a certain immortal, she would never speak out easily.

At the same time, the British and American negotiators are making final contact with the Japanese representatives, that is, to improve the final details of Japan's surrender issue. For example, where the British and American allies landed and how they took over Japan's local power, and the crucial way for the emperor to live in the future. In short, the British Foreign Secretary and the US Secretary of State are really busy.

Li Xiaofeng is also very busy. He is not less work than the two above. He not only has to deal with diplomatic issues but also intelligence issues, but also pay attention to the struggle issues within the party. It is impossible not to be busy.

"This is a bait, a smoke bomb used to distract us." When Li Xiaofeng suddenly received a report from the People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs, saying that he had made a major breakthrough in the Manhattan project, the bloody one pointed out the essence.

"Bail? Smoke bomb?" Yakov asked back a little confused, "If so, the Americans have invested enough money. What do they want to cover up?"

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "It must be some major things that cannot be seen. But at present, there are not many possible projects."

This is true. If World War II is a big banner, then 1936 was the layout stage, 1941 was the first to enter the **, and 1945 was the final stage. In the final stage, there were fewer and fewer officials from all countries participating in the competition. Apart from Italy and Germany, which have basically become a foregone conclusion, Japan is probably the only one who can have major recurrences.

"Americans probably want to make tricks on the Japanese issue!" Li Xiaofeng understood the Americans' plans without much effort. He ordered: "Strengthen intelligence work with Japan and pay attention to the every move of the Americans and the British. They will definitely make tricks in the near future!"

"Then the Manhattan Project?" Yakov asked.

Li Xiaofeng smiled slightly and said, "Since they have sent it to their mouths, why not eat it? Let the People's Committee of Foreign Affairs do this, and the amount of information they can get can be calculated."

Li Xiaofeng thought for a while and said, "It's not enough to do a two-pronged approach. It's a pity not to take advantage of this opportunity. We can take action on the issues of Greece and Türkiye!"

In order to avoid the British seeing through the Soviet Union's attempts toward Greece too early, after taking Bulgaria, under the order of Li Xiaofeng, the Red Army did not take the opportunity to continue to develop south, but stayed on the front line of Bulgaria to wait for opportunities.

Now, Li Xiaofeng believes that the opportunity is ripe, and soon the Greek church representatives arrived in Sophia secretly and held secret talks with Yakov. The two sides quickly reached an agreement that the Red Army would soon enter Greece and completely liberate the country.

On April 15, a paratrooper division of the Red Army secretly entered Bulgaria. After two days of rest, they boarded a transport plane and flew directly to Crete. Their mission was to capture the Port of Castelli and lay a solid foundation for the next stage of the main Red Army landing on the island.

The Bulgarian Front of the Red Army, who had been resting for nearly a year, began another operation, defeating a few German troops left in Greece with almost no effort. The military force organized by the Greek Orthodox Church also acted as the leader party. Almost overnight, the whole Greece changed. The German army and its puppets were liquidated, and the situation was almost one-sided. At this time, Britain discovered something was wrong. In a hurry, they also tried to go to Greece to get a vote, at least to regain Crete. But at this time they were really weak, and their main force was trapped in Belgium, and the Royal Navy alone was not enough to drive away the Red Army paratroopers on the island. What's more, they had to pay attention to the Japanese issue at this time, and they were simply missing one's attention.

The entire Greek liberation took only one week, and during this period, the Red Army continued to transport airborne troops to Crete. Even if Britain was really determined to rob, it would be ineffective.
Chapter completed!