"We should have solved the Finnish problem long ago." Stalin said calmly while sitting on his chair.

Finland is originally the territory of the Soviet Union! This is the case in Stalin's concept. The essential problems of Finland are actually similar to those of Poland. They were all independent when Tsarist Russia was overthrown!

Historically, Finland was the eastern territory of the Swedish Kingdom, until the Northern War broke out in 1700, Sweden was defeated by the emerging Russian Empire, and its power status was replaced by the latter.

Afterwards, Russia continued to work hard, obtained large territorial compensation through a new war, and created a buffer state between Sweden and Russia. Tsar Alexander I also gave Finland quite high autonomy.

Until World War I, the Russian Empire finally collapsed due to the October Revolution, and Finland had a rare opportunity for independence. The Finnish Senate officially declared Finland independence.

At that time, the new Soviet Bolshevik government was discussing the possibility of a truce with Germany. Faced with the demands made by Finland, they agreed to Finland independence in principle, but actually planned to organize the workers' government to replace the current regime and reintegrate Finland into the Soviet Union as a franchisee.

It can be seen that the Russians have never had any kind intentions. No matter what political system it is, the Russians are still the same Russians.

Unfortunately, the Russians miscalculated this time.

The Red Army supported by the Soviet Union and the White Army supported by the Germans officially broke out. After several years of bloody and cruel civil war, the White Army finally won and controlled the national territory.

Unfortunately, Germany also became a defeated country and was unable to control Finland, so Finland officially became independent. Moreover, because the Soviet Union was still engaged in the Soviet-Polish war with Poland, Finland achieved very favorable results on the border. The border of the Karelia Isthmus in the south was only 32 kilometers away from the Russian city of Leningrad, and the northern and eastern borders have always exceeded the Grand Duchy period, bordering the Arctic Ocean, and also has the unfrozen port of Bechamo in the Arctic Circle.

When the Soviet Union and Poland finished the war, they could finally turn back to deal with Finland. Over the years, the border has been tense, but it was not so chaotic.

The Soviet Union has always been dragging down many things, and it was not enough to launch a large-scale war to bring back Finland's territory. Just a few years ago, when the Soviet Union and Germany signed a secret treaty, Germany had already agreed in principle to leave Finland to the Soviet Union.

This also made Stalin very satisfied. Unfortunately, he didn't know how deep and terrible Finland was, waiting for them to jump.

The senior Soviet commanders were quite optimistic at this time.

The Soviets have vast land and large populations, and have strong potential for war. It would be a matter of minutes to fight Finland? Even if the war breaks out in Europe now, if the Soviet Union wants to go up, it will definitely not be the result.

But now, I didn’t expect that the Finns would dare to provoke!

In both sides' eyes, this incident was the first shot fired by the other party.

In the Finnish perspective, the Soviets took the initiative to cross the line, and after coming over, they picked up their guns and shot, killing the Finnish cavalry. After that, the Finnish border guards had to fight back.

For the Soviets, it was clearly the Finns who took the first move, quietly crossed the line, designed traps in the woods, and cruelly killed the soldiers of the Soviet border guards. The Finns should not argue about these!

It is useless to talk to the point of being a fool. The Soviets have never liked to talk to the point of being a fool, even in the future. When it is time to take action, they must take action, such as now!

"Mobilize war immediately. We must use a beautiful battle to show the world the powerful combat effectiveness of our Soviet army." Stalin said: "Mobilizing the troops of the Leningrad Military Region should be enough, right?"

Hearing Stalin's words, Marshal Boris Mikhailovich Shaboshnikov, the General Staff of the Soviet Red Army, said: "Comrade Stalin, I think, considering the combat capabilities of the Finnish army and the special conditions on the battlefield, I hope that we can concentrate at least 45 divisions of powerful troops and fight a tense and arduous war for at least several months without the West being directly involved. Moreover, we must not delay until the arrival of autumn or even winter, otherwise it will be a disaster for us."

Hearing this, Stalin's face suddenly looked ugly. What a joke, why do you use so many troops? How many troops in total in Finland?

Moreover, the battle will last for several months?

Seeing Stalin's face, Khrushchev, who was beside him, immediately said: "Comrade Marshal, you are too pessimistic."

"The Finns are just nervous. When they see us being serious, they will recognize the status quo. As long as we raise our voices a little, the Finns will obey. If it doesn't work, we can fire a shot and the Finns will raise their hands to surrender. That's what we think."

Khrushchev's words won Stalin's agreement: "Yes, the Finns have no combat power at all. They don't even have regular armored divisions. Their troops are at most guerrillas."

"Sorry, Comrade Stalin, I stick to my point of view." Marshal Shaboshnikov said.

"Ahem." Stalin coughed twice and said, "This is just a small border dispute. There is no need for the General Staff to come forward. I think it's enough to just ask the Leningrad Military Region to formulate a combat plan."

"Order the Leningrad Military Region troops to smash the main force of the Finnish army within two weeks, break through the Mannaheim defense line, ensure the security of Leningrad and Murmansk, and force Finland to sign a peace treaty and end the war." Stalin said.

For him, this was just a small war.

"In less than half a month, our army will be able to meet in Helsinki." Khrushchev said: "Oh, it's a shame. Comrade Stalin, it seems that we have to let our British friends wait a few more days."

At this time, Khrushchev thought of the incident of creating friction in the Brest Fortress. Since he had decided to attack Finland, it would be inconvenient for the Soviets to create friction with Germany again.

After all, Germany agreed to the Soviet Union and surrendered Finland to the Soviet Union. If the Germans intervened due to a conflict in the border, it would be hard to say.

Therefore, for the time being, Aiden can only wait ten days and half a month longer, waiting for the Soviets to resolve the Finnish problem and then answer the old friend's words.
Chapter completed!