mixed in the war

A plane landed slowly at Guilin Airport.

Seeing the tall man walking out of the plane slowly, especially the coquettish pipe dangling from his mouth, Qin Wei couldn't help shaking his head, and by the way, he tugged at Bai Chongxi beside him:

"See? He is much stronger than you!"

"Why did I recruit you again?" Bai Chongxi was a little tired, "Is there something wrong with me?"

"Because this man is crazier and more arrogant than you... Except that you are not very good at acting, you are very similar to him in other aspects." Qin Wei said.

"I'm a dignified general, why are you acting?" Bai Chongxi didn't understand anymore.

"That's right. We're not a democratic country, so of course we don't need to act." Qin Wei shrugged and glanced at the Yankee who was walking towards him and others with a serious face after waving to the welcoming crowd. Son, took the lead to greet him: "General MacArthur, welcome!"

"I am also very honored to meet you, General Qin!"

MacArthur... Needless to say about this guy, he is a super guy anyway.Whether you look up to him or look down on him, you must admit that this is a very remarkable general.At this time, MacArthur was far from reaching the peak of his military career. Before coming to Guilin, he was serving as the commander of the US garrison in the Philippines. At the same time, he was serving as a military advisor to Philippine President Quezon, and he also helped Quezon to form the Philippine Army. , By the way, he also earned the rank of Marshal of the Philippines.However, from the moment he left the Philippines and arrived in Guilin, he had already had a newer title on his head: the special envoy of US President Roosevelt, whose task was to "mediate" the Sino-French dispute.

Roosevelt was by no means someone who was bullied and didn't know how to fight back.Due to various domestic reasons, he had to surrender to the Chinese side again.And this time, the Chinese government finally got some brains after suffering several times. As soon as the U.S. government lifted the ban on those planes, it immediately hired hundreds of pilots.The planes in Hawaii will be driven away in batches, and Roosevelt will not be given any chance to make trouble.As for Roosevelt, although he could only watch the Chinese take the plane away, he was not helpless... He sent MacArthur as his special envoy to see how China and France are doing Law enforcement.It is said to be mediation, but it is actually making things difficult for the Chinese side.

"General!"

MacArthur shook hands with Qin Wei and Bai Chongxi one after another, and did not meet each other with a military salute, but after the salutes were over, the beautiful woman beside Qin Wei stepped forward and saluted him.

"Hi. Ike! Nice to see you here."

Seeing Eisenhower, the polite smile on MacArthur's face suddenly became much more sincere.Eisenhower was his former subordinate. In 1933, he served as his assistant to the then Army Chief of Staff, and then went to the Philippines with him.as his senior assistant.The two stayed together for more than six years.And Eisenhower's silent character, humble nature.Especially the temper that doesn't like to talk too much makes MacArthur like it the most.Because MacArthur likes to show off the most.And what he disliked the most was showing off in front of him.Therefore, in MacArthur's view, Eisenhower is his most capable assistant in his military career for so many years.

"I didn't expect you to come to China either! It's like a dream!" Eisenhower laughed.

"Yes, I remember you left the Philippines last year, but it's only been less than a year now, and we actually met again in China." MacArthur smiled.He sighed again, "It's a pity that I won't be here for long, and I'll be going back soon...the business in the Philippines is very busy."

"Of course. You are the Marshal of the Philippines!" Eisenhower flattered him a little.

"Hahaha, you honest guy. When will you talk like that..."

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"Your Excellency, I want to go and see those Frenchmen now... I hear they are not doing well."

Although he was very happy to see his old subordinates and was very satisfied with the attitude of the Chinese side, MacArthur still faithfully performed his duties and put forward his request to Qin Wei as soon as he got in the car... This is also the request Roosevelt made to him.Originally, if it was someone else, even the president, MacArthur might not be obedient, just like he and Truman kept bullying, but Roosevelt was different.

MacArthur was a very proud, even very arrogant person. Not many people could convince him in the United States, even Marshall, the current Chief of Staff of the Army, he didn't pay much attention to.Because he also sat in that seat, not only sat in it, but also sat in it more than ten years ago in 1930.The President of the United States at that time was Hoover, and at that time the United States was also facing an unprecedented huge economic crisis.It was under such difficult circumstances that he accepted this post, when he was only a major general!During his tenure, he replaced horses with mechanized equipment, improved the maneuverability and speed of the troops, and formulated a general war mobilization plan; established a unified procurement system for all arms to reduce waste, and established an air force headquarters to improve the coordination efficiency of ground and air forces; Opposed Congress's attempt to reduce the army's organization for economic reasons; opposed the reduction of the officer corps, claiming that "an army may be short of rations, poorly clothed, and even worn out, but if it lacks well-trained and well-commanded officers, would be doomed to annihilation in wartime. The difference between victory and defeat lies in the presence or absence of a competent and efficient officer corps"...and his greatest success was in preventing the reduction of The motion of the Army posts and makes a perfect defense of the Army's readiness.Although during this period, he personally put on a horse to suppress the "Pension March" of American veterans in Washington, but no one can deny his success in office.Therefore, after Roosevelt became president in 1933, he was still invited to continue as the chief of staff of the Army until the expiration of his term in 1935. ...MacArthur's experience is very legendary, but he convinced Roosevelt, a person who can pull the United States out of the huge economic crisis vortex deserves everyone's admiration.Therefore, when Roosevelt told him to make more troubles for the Chinese, he obediently obeyed the order, and at the same time admired Roosevelt's vision.In his opinion, MacArthur is the only one who is suitable for this position in the entire U.S. military... because his goal is not just the highest rank in the U.S. Army, but he also very much hopes to serve as the president of the United States after retiring from the army.He has never denied his will in front of others, and he is indeed very familiar with politics, and he is also relatively good at the means.

"If Roosevelt can be re-elected for three consecutive terms, he will create history. And if I can get his help at that time, the possibility of participating in the election and winning will be greatly increased!" MacArthur secretly proud.He didn't think the task this time would be so difficult, and the Chinese should not be difficult to deal with.And as long as Roosevelt's confession is completed, he can get the support of a very popular "former president". In addition, he will also become a "hero" in the hearts of the American people because he "rescued" tens of thousands of victims. The French "captured" by the Chinese.Although the French do not have much kinship with the United States, everyone says they are all white, and they are naturally closer to Americans than the Chinese.Rescuing so many Caucasians from a relatively alienated, even "barbaric" country of yellow races, who is a hero if he is not a hero?Moreover, this is a political event. A perfect solution to this matter will not only make the American people like him more, but also let those members of Congress see his political talent, which will be very beneficial to his future presidential campaign.However, MacArthur, who was imagining himself being sworn in by the Constitution in Congress, did not see Eisenhower, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, looking at him through the rearview mirror.

"We had prepared a banquet, but since you asked, let's go to the French camp first..." Qin Wei glanced at Eisenhower in the rearview mirror with a smile, and then said to MacArthur.

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"Are you sure this is a camp?"

The convoy left Guilin City and soon arrived at the bank of the Li River... This is a good place.Guilin landscape is the best in the world!Although MacArthur has visited countless beautiful scenery and tasted countless natural scenery, but the moment he got off the bus, he couldn't help but be attracted by the beauty of the Lijiang River. After a while, he came back to ask Qin Wei road.

"Have you seen the village ahead?"

Qin Wei pointed to a village not far away by the river.

"Where is the camp?" MacArthur asked with some uncertainty: "But I heard that the French are all restrained at Guilin Airport."

"That was just the previous situation. The main purpose of restraining them at the airport was to identify them and establish files." Qin Wei did not reply, but Eisenhower stepped forward, "Now, they have all been assigned to some places near Guilin. County towns and villages."

"Really?" MacArthur saw Eisenhower's eyes this time, but he didn't understand what the eyes meant, so he could only continue to ask Qin Wei: "But as far as I know, the French don't seem to have visas."

"Already have." Qin Wei smiled, "Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a large number of visas urgently."

"That is to say, these French people are free and not imprisoned by you as rumored by the outside world?" MacArthur finally realized that something was wrong.If the Chinese didn't make a fuss about these French "captives", what's the point of his trip?It is precisely because "French civilians have been treated inhumanely" that they have a reason to intervene between China and France. Otherwise, based on France's current position, what qualifications does it have to negotiate with the Chinese?They are from the Japanese side, okay?

"This kind of rumor is too unreliable. When did we imprison these French civilians?" Qin Wei asked rhetorically.

"But if they weren't detained or their freedom was restricted, why did these French people stay in China instead of...leaving?" MacArthur suddenly asked again: "Could it be...General Qin, have you concealed anything from me?" ( To be continued..)