LIGHTNOVELWORLD Chapter 63
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The reason I’m close with the Kaiser of East Prussia is simple.
To give an example: when Hitler’s Austria really wanted to unify Germany, the opportunity arose.
After World War II, whether it was the Northern German Empire or the Federation, sending Luise to split Germany in half would be quite amusing.
It would feel different from the actual historical division of East and West.
“Sure. Well, that’s that.”
But, there’s something I’m even more curious about.
There’s Vermont’s Army in East Prussia. That might upset Poland.
Even if the Vermont Southern Russian Army seems a bit independent, it’s still an army under Russian command.
If such a bunch is firmly stationed in East Prussia, wouldn’t that put Poland in a rather uncomfortable position?
“Poland has been surprisingly quiet. Isn’t it about time to provoke them?”
“Poland is alive thanks to Britain. Do you think they would?”
“Can’t they stir things up against us with Britain backing them?”
Or could this be the butterfly effect from Britain receiving the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?
Having gained independence, they certainly wouldn’t want to engage in border disputes that the mighty British Empire set for them.
Well, it wouldn’t be very smart for Piłsudski, who’s receiving British support, to provoke White Russia.
Would Poland, as a pro-British state under the Communist Germany’s encirclement, actually fight against White Russia, which is also an anti-communist state?
No.
What if Britain later attempts to counter Russia again?
If we end up helping East Prussia, it could inevitably lead to a clash with Poland.
From Britain’s perspective, they’d likely support Poland more than us.
After all, Poland is the one facing Communist Germany directly.
And knowing Russia has its eyes on Austria, they must be feeling uneasy.
Should I have been invited to London?
Perhaps getting permission from Veragedroits to make a foreign visit is a solution.
Ultimately, Britain is playing the role of the restraining force.
If for some reason Britain were to withdraw from Poland, the Baltics, Ukraine, etc.
Just imagining that is horrifying. It seems communist Germany would run wild.
Shouldn’t we work on improving relations with Poland?
Given Poland’s current political system, they will inevitably confront Communist Germany.
Poland wouldn’t be completely against it.
If I were to go on an overseas visit, wouldn’t Poland be the best first stop?
Józef Klemens Piłsudski. I might be able to have a meaningful conversation with him.
If I subtly support Poland while expressing a desire to rebuild Poland-Lithuania, wouldn’t he just tolerate that and maintain friendly relations with Russia?
I dislike unnecessary trouble.
To be honest, I don’t care what happens to them later, whether they get crushed by Germany or not, but Germany’s ultimate goal is to capture the revolutionary enemy, the Russian Republic.
In that case, the buffer state, Poland, must survive.
If even Poland is devoured by Germany, then Austria is really done for.
Romania or the Baltic States wouldn’t suffice.
They would be clearly influenced by Communist Germany.
So, in order to set the line from Poland to Austria as a frontline, I must keep good relations with Poland.
No matter how many times I think about it, it’s the same.
Ultimately, Poland is the one facing Communist Germany.
In actual history, if it weren’t for the Soviets, Poland could have fought even more fiercely against Nazi Germany.
But could they?
What’s certain is that due to the Soviets’ invasion, Nazi Germany was also able to push Poland easily.
Right now, Communist Germany. Even talents and soldiers have overwhelmingly flowed to Austria or East Prussia.
How many capable individuals will be left in the people’s army they desire to create?
Will great figures like Manstein and Rommel remain in the Communist German army?
If so, it’s yet again about Poland.
Poland must survive to stop Germany.
Could Communist Germany dare to eye Poland?
To begin with, we need to make it clear they cannot invade recklessly. It’s essential to show a friendly relationship between Poland and Russia.
“When shall we visit Warsaw?”
“It’s very dangerous. Back during our civil war, we were still fellow Russians. How do you think the Polish would perceive His Majesty?”
They probably hate Russia.
Right now, Piłsudski, who has taken power, is also a nationalist who led the Polish legions under the Austro-Hungarian Army fighting against Russia during World War I.
Whatever butterfly effect there was, he ended up becoming Poland’s leader now thanks to Britain following Austria’s defeat.
And he’s been in power since 1922 without retiring.
He was the one worried about a two-front war and even signed a non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany.
However, now that Communist Germany has emerged, he has no choice but to strengthen relations with Russia instead of Germany.
Piłsudski’s foreign sensibility is confirmed just by looking at the current Polish border.
There’s no need to provoke Russia unnecessarily. Under Britain, he simply governs his lands.
“To deal with Communist Germany, we must recognize Poland. To do so, I need to go directly to Poland.”
“Though Germany might shout about breaking the Versailles Treaty, that’s about it. They are just not what they used to be anymore, and the Kaiser is stuck in East Prussia, isn’t he?”
The military seems to be a bit complacent after winning the Red-White Civil War.
That Communist Germany, that red state, is firmly resisting.
“Considering the resentment Poland harbors toward us, Your Majesty—”
Yeah. I’m not unaware of that. Above all, Poland’s Chancellor Józef Piłsudski’s brother, Bronisław Piłsudski, was involved in plots to assassinate Alexander III and was arrested.
But you see,
In national interests, there are no eternal enemies or allies.
As long as Poland doesn’t act out, there’s no real reason for Russia to reoccupy it as a buffer zone.
Russia has plenty of land even after losing some. They’ve even reclaimed the Second Rome, so they could show that off to improve relations with Poland.
Even to catch those Reds.
“Regardless, I will go. I have to go. The fear of Reds doesn’t stem from a powerful army or national strength. It’s propaganda. Aren’t Communist Germany and Communist Italy proof of that?”
“That’s true, but…”
“We must strengthen ties among the nations that have survived.”
Turkey has Atatürk and Ilyinuy and, as long as we keep a watchful eye, Communist Germany won’t dare to launch an offensive toward Turkey.
So, we must improve relations with Poland.
Surely, the German Reds won’t leave Poland alone.
They will do anything to turn Poland red to prove that communism is right.
Britain will hold them back? The Reds will focus more on their navy to ensure they can’t cross the English Channel, so aiding Poland on land will be out of the question.
They would probably respond even more tepidly than in actual history.
To Britain, Communist Germany is just another dirty something. It won’t be a genuine threat. Thus, in the end, Poland will be in danger.
“And, if I were to die, I would have died long ago in Yekaterinburg. Until the Reds disappear from this world, I will never die.”
There’s no way I’ll allow those Reds to run wild.
“What do you think Germany will do?”
“Personally, I’d say Communist Germany will first deal with the Rhineland. France is currently dealing with issues in its own commune, so they’ll likely tolerate the red flood flowing through the Rhineland.”
It’s akin to how the Rhineland was rearmed in original history.
If I simply write my own scenario, I think Poland will be next.
Considering their position, the sequence of the European Revolution scenario can’t lead any other way.
So I must do what I can do.
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The journey of Anastasia, the Tsarina of Russia and the Empress of Eastern Rome, to Poland was enough to astonish the military and the members of the Duma.
In fact, the head of the Duma, Kolchak, who has been leading since the time of the Red-White Civil War, and the Baron of the White Army were worried about Anastasia’s visit to Poland.
“Shouldn’t we stop Her Majesty from going to Poland?”
“Surviving through that civil war, if Poland doesn’t want a war with us, then Her Majesty can’t be stopped. It should be fine.”
“Hmm. It seems Her Majesty is quite sensitive because of the Bolsheviks.”
“Can’t blame her. After all, she witnessed the brutal deaths of her predecessors, the Tsar and Empress, as well as all her siblings. The current Tsarina likely has the determination to eradicate Bolsheviks from the world.”
Although, it wasn’t like her predecessor’s reign was particularly good. It’s because of that Tsar that the revolution happened. Yet, seeing one’s family perish like that would likely drive anyone mad.
Even so, the Tsarina is somehow trying to pull Russia out of the red waters.
She’s not someone who rushes into actions.
Her desire to go to Poland might be a preparatory stage to isolate communism.
“We only need to support Her Majesty.”
“I would hope Poland takes Her Majesty’s hand.”
“Given how highly Your Majesty regards Józef Piłsudski, the current leader of Poland, it seems you are already seeing the future?”
Realistically, it’s hard to imagine Poland forging ties with Russia.
After all, neither Kolchak nor the Baron is particularly enthusiastic about recognizing Poland’s independence. However, if the Tsarina has made this decision, it likely indicates that making Poland a buffer is the best move.
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Second Polish Republic
Józef Piłsudski, the Chancellor of the Second Polish Republic, received news that left him questioning his ears from Gabriel Narutowicz, whom he appointed as his foreign minister.
“Tsarina Anastasia wishes to come directly to Poland?”
“She said she wants to come personally to seriously discuss the future of Poland and Russia.”
“Without bringing an army? Just on her own?”
“Officially, she says it’s to build a communist encirclement.”
The Tsarina of Russia wants to come to Poland herself.
What does this mean?
For Piłsudski, Russia was akin to a sworn enemy that had to be pushed away in order to secure Poland’s territory and survival.
Until the Great War, he fought against Russia under the Austro-Hungarian Army to gain independence.
The irony of being stuck against the wall by Austria and now being here thanks to Britain isn’t exactly laughable.
Now, by following the order of Britain while bordering Communist Germany, he finds it tough to aim for Russia. But he harbored ambitions to one day expand towards Russia.
However, with such ambitions, he’s more sensitive than anyone when it comes to foreign relations.
At this moment, Britain wouldn’t want Russia and Poland to be at odds, as it would be hard for them to use Russia as a shield against Communist Germany.
Thus, we must also examine Russia’s true intentions.
“The Tsarina is coming directly.”
Her parents ruined the country, and yet the daughter is dragging the fallen Russia back up by its collar.
We must not underestimate her just because she’s young or a woman.
There are even rumors in France suggesting she’s the Russian version of Joan of Arc.
At her age, she plans to jump into the battlefield and even comes to Poland herself.
She’s not even bringing an army but is coming for a friendly visit.
“Hmm. What do you think, my friend?”
“Well, if you consider her previous actions, she may genuinely mean it.”
“She has made efforts to recover Constantinople while showing clearly expansionist tendencies?”
Right now, they might want to target Poland just to bolster their own prestige.
An independent Poland would certainly be appetizing for Russia in any case.
Especially for the sake of Tsarist authority.