mixed in the war

"I... I know this, but, but the British side..."

"The British know that too. I understand."

Stilwell faltered to defend himself.The Pan-Western Pacific Theater includes the China Theater and the Southeast Asia Theater.As for Southeast Asia, how could it be possible to miss Malaya and Myanmar?Therefore, as the chief of staff of the Western Pacific Theater, he should and has the right to intervene in the wars in Malaya and Burma.Although Malaya and Myanmar were forcibly pulled out of the Southeast Asian theater by the British because of the relationship with the British before, they were really in trouble, and they couldn't really ignore these two places.He also wanted to tell Qin Wei and He Zhonghan that the British side actually knew what he was doing and acquiesced in his actions.So he didn't overstep his authority.But after stammering for a long time, he still couldn't finish what he said.Because Stilwell understood that he could assume that the British agreed with him to intervene in the war between the two places, but Qin Wei and He Zhonghan could not.Therefore, he was easily interrupted by He Zhonghan again:

"General, if the British side really needs our support, why doesn't it directly request our government? We are allies, what can we not say? Do you have to be a third person to go around? Does this mean that So, if our army enters Burma and helps them repel the Japanese attack, they can quickly turn their faces and deny us, and then expel us on the grounds that Burma is not part of the Southeast Asian theater?"

"No, no, how is this possible? I believe the British government will not do this." Stilwell waved his hands and said hastily.

"Do you believe it?" Qin Wei smiled wryly and shook his head, "Stilwell will...forget it, I will still call you Joseph. Joseph, do you think the three words 'I believe' have any value in the communication between countries ?”

"..." Stilwell fell silent. "I believe"?Let alone country to country, it is between slightly larger groups.These three words may become a joke at any time.

"Joseph, you actually know the plan of the British, don't you?" Seeing that Stilwell was silent, Qin Wei asked again.

"General, the British government will not do what you said. Besides, if they really have such a plan, how can they tell me?" Stilwell said.

"You still haven't figured out what I mean, Joseph," Qin Wei sighed, "I said 'you know what the British are planning'. It means that you would rather let China take the risk of doing something unpleasant, even It can be said that there is no profit to be made, but they are unwilling to let the British show a little sincerity... How can you let us trust you? Or, you are the same as the British. I think we Chinese are all A fool who can be teased by you?"

"General, I deny everything you said." Stilwell had already reacted at this time.He took a deep breath.He stabilized his excitement: "My purpose is to stabilize the situation in Southeast Asia and let the whole world see the efforts of the Allies to fight against fascism, that's all."

"I believe that you do have this idea, but I also believe that you are doing it for your own military exploits!" Qin Wei looked at him.There was no emotion in his eyes: "Because with your identity, status, and talent as General Stilwell, it is impossible to fail to understand such a simple question, and it is even more impossible not to see the true thoughts of the British, but you deliberately Choose to ignore...you just let us in China have people and guns. Then make a lot of empty promises, but don't want to give us a little bit of insurance! Is this what you always do when you are in the Pentagon? "

"General, you are slandering..." Stilwell was at a loss for words.Some things can be said and can be done, some things can be said but cannot be done, and there are still things that can be done but cannot be said... What he is doing now is actually what he can do but cannot be said.What Qin Wei said is correct, the main purpose of his jumping up and down in China these days is actually for himself.Of course, under the big goal of "Wei Guangzheng", there is nothing wrong with his personal goal.But the problem is, what he does is not authentic.He has been persuading and threatening these days, but in fact he has not even made any substantive promises to China.Even an ordinary person can find something wrong with this kind of thing, let alone a government?But why did he still dare to do this and enjoy it so much?Although he didn't want to admit it, Stilwell understood that he actually regarded himself as the "master" just as Qin Wei said!Although he doesn't think he's at fault... Who says China is poor?Who said that China is facing a huge threat from Japan?Who said that China needs the support of the United States?Since it needs the support of the United States, China should show the attitude of a "beggar" in the face of him, a representative of the United States!But these thoughts can only be buried in the heart, and cannot be said publicly.If he speaks out publicly, he will be the laughing stock of the whole world and lose all his future.

"It doesn't matter whether I slander you or not. But I want to tell you one thing," Qin Wei said again, "Joseph, your behavior has already aroused the dissatisfaction of our government. Therefore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally lodged a complaint with the White House and the Pentagon. Protest...your actions and actions show that you can't treat every ally fairly and lack the mentality of true equality and cooperation. In our opinion, you are an unstable factor in this theater. So...the Pan-Western Pacific Theater is not need you!"

"..."

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"Chief Qin, let him go like this?"

It's not speculative, half a sentence is too much.After Qin Wei finished speaking, Stilwell gasped for a few breaths, turned around and left without saying a word, but He Zhonghan stayed behind.Moreover, it was as if a friend who had known him for many years said to Qin Wei after watching the car leave with Stilwell.

"If you don't let him go, is it possible to keep him? He didn't pay for the food, so why should I care about his food?" Qin Wei laughed.

"But I don't understand something." He Zhonghan said with a smile.

"Say."

Qin Wei raised his head, looked towards the river, waved to three women not far away, and took He Zhonghan for a walk along the river.

"You just now... well, it's not just you. When you were in Chongqing, Chief He treated Stilwell very badly, and it could even be said to be very different...Although I also know that it's because of Stilwell's attitude. Wei did something wrong, but is it not good to be so direct, straightforward, and even fiercely opposed to the representatives of the United States?" He Zhonghan asked carefully, as if he was a little worried.

"Brother Jun Shan, based on what you know about your Teacher He, what kind of person is he?" Qin Wei asked with a smile.

"Hehe," He Zhonghan laughed dryly, "This... I believe you should be very clear about it, Chief Qin."

"Hehe," Qin Wei also smiled, "That's right, everyone knows that he is 'Mr. Afraid? I can't, our eyes can be better than his, Chief He?"

"That's the reason, but you still haven't answered me." He Zhonghan smiled, and then said worriedly: "And our attitude towards Stilwell is so blunt, it can even be said to be bad, he will definitely report to the country. .Although the U.S. government can also make judgments, they are definitely more willing to trust their own people. Moreover, I think we have overlooked a very important issue now."

"What?" Qin Wei asked.

"Britain!" He Zhonghan said sternly, "If Stilwell persuades the British in Burma to agree to invite us to enter Burma before the U.S. government officially expresses its position... then we will accuse him of biasing the public and not being fair. I am afraid that it will be difficult to justify the charges of treating allies fairly. On the contrary, he will be regarded as an outstanding person who really cares about the war situation and is willing to contribute to the anti-fascist cause."

"What you said is correct," Qin Wei nodded, "and I can tell you that before you came to me, Wang Shijie, who was next to the chairman, conveyed to me the meaning of the Chongqing side, and they hoped that I could Persuade Stilwell to contact the British first, so that the relationship between everyone will not be too tense before the British make a decision."

"But if the British make a quick decision and are willing to invite us to settle in Myanmar?" He Zhonghan asked back: "Should we send troops?"

"So, I didn't do what Chongqing said." Qin Wei said, "Although we are allies with Britain and the United States, and we are poor and weak, we are considered the weakest of the allies, but why should we look at their faces? Acting? Just like what you said just now, "American politicians prefer to trust their own people"... What does it matter if they believe their own people or not? Could it be that what we are doing is right or wrong, we still need them Americans Judgment?"

"..."

"And I insist that some things need to be cut quickly. Why do you keep such a shit stick here? Not only does it involve our energy, but it also makes everyone uncomfortable." Qin Wei said again, "So, Shi Di After Wei came, I didn't even give him a chance to make a long speech, and directly revealed his real purpose, and brought everything to the surface... because I was not in the mood, and I didn't have time to entangle with him."

"But what if..." He Zhonghan didn't expect Qin Wei to say such a thing.But he had to admit that Qin Wei's words really made him angry... Why should we Chinese care about other people's feelings when we do things?When you Stilwell did those things and thought about using us as cannon fodder, did you care about the feelings of us Chinese?However, after all, he had never been in contact with Qin Wei before, so he was still a little worried about this approach.

"There is no chance!" Qin Wei said: "To tell you the truth, Brother Junshan, even if the British reach an agreement with Stilwell, we will not send troops. We just want to sit back and watch the Japanese drive them out of Southeast Asia."

"For...why?"

"It's not for any reason, it's just that they are upset." Qin Wei smiled, "And Lao He sent you here to find me, in fact, it was precisely because of our plan." (To be continued...)