Age of Rebirth

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MacArthur's telegram is extremely polite between the lines, and it is completely different from the previous telegrams. Moreover, the wording is very in line with Chinese habits.

Looking at the telegram, Tang Qiuli wondered why the arrogant MacArthur would lower his profile. This is not his character. Could it be that this arrogant American general suddenly changed his personality?

"Dear General Tang, since the Japanese army invaded the Indochina Peninsula, the British army has unfortunately lost and lost all its interests in the Indochina Peninsula. At the time when the lives were about to be destroyed, it was fortunate that the general's bravery and his subordinates worked hard to dampen the spirit of the Japanese army and stop the Japanese army in central Burma."

"I and all the generals at the U.S. Army Headquarters deeply admire the brilliant victories achieved by the general and his subordinates in the Battle of Indochina. However, the heavy Japanese troops stationed in central Myanmar constituted a permanent threat to the security of the Indochina Peninsula and Southeast Asia. The general's troops bear the brunt of the threat." [

"As the old saying goes, saving the people from fire and water, and saving the building from falling, is a real man. Presumably the general is unwilling to see Southeast Asia, so he was devastated by the flames of war. Therefore, I would like to invite all parties of the Allied Forces to hold a high-level military meeting." Meeting to discuss future countermeasures and seek a once-and-for-all solution, myself and General Stilwell, chief of staff of the Allied China and Southeast Asia theaters, sincerely invite the general to attend the meeting, it is a great honor!"

While reading the telegram, Tang Qiuli kept praising him, "It is said that MacArthur is an expert in China. When I saw him today, he really deserved his reputation. Just because of the writing style of this telegram, he has earned his reputation. It is rare that he is an American. , To actually write such a telegram is rare, really rare, which also shows that this Yankee is a difficult character to deal with."

In fact, Tang Qiuli had a high opinion of MacArthur. Even this arrogant Yankee could have such a literary talent. With his character, he would never write such low-profile, even flattering words. Stilwell's masterpiece, MacArthur threw the heavy responsibility of getting Tang Qiuli to Manila to himself, and he was so relaxed that he patted his ass.

In fact, the meeting proposed by MacArthur can be said to be tailor-made for Tang Qiuli. Even if US President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill attended, it would be a failed meeting without Tang Qiuli. Coming to Manila to attend the meeting became a major event that Stilwell racked his brains to consider.

Finally, Stilwell came up with the name of the military seminar. On the surface, Tang Qiuli's status was leveled with that of MacArthur. With his consistent attitude and previous performances, I am afraid that he is not even interested in taking a look. Tang Qiu can't leave, so why have a fart meeting?

With the title in hand, Stilwell worked hard on how to send this telegram. He ordered his subordinates to search for people who are proficient in Chinese culture and can write those esoteric and obscure Chinese characters in a large area in Manila. If you are interested, you will find an old overseas Chinese gentleman. According to the staff, this old gentleman is proficient in Chinese culture and loves to dance and write. Stilwell condescends and visits this old gentleman in person.

Stilwell explained the purpose of his visit. The old man is a fast-paced person. After accepting a large amount of embellishment fee, he immediately wrote this invitation message with a stroke of ink. After the translator roughly said it , Stilwell was confused when he heard it, but he understood the meaning, which was to flatter Tang Qiuli and let him come to the Manila Military Seminar.

Stilwell couldn't help sighing that he called himself a China hand, and he was still reading such words as if reading a bible. The Chinese were really mysterious. However, Stilwell didn't dare to disclose the contents of the telegram to General MacArthur However, with the Commander's bad temper and in his name, such low-key flattery to Tang Qiuli would never be accepted.

When Stilwell reported to MacArthur that the military seminar was ready and was scheduled to be held in Manila on September [-], and promised that Tang Qiuli would definitely come to attend, MacArthur greatly praised Stilwell. A senior general of the U.S. military split his thinking into two directions.

In MacArthur's view, this is very simple. It's not an order to send troops to Tang Qiuli, but to attend a military meeting and issue an order. At that time, Tang Qiuli will be on his own territory, and he will not be able to control many things. , praise Stilwell, and more, out of politeness, although he is very displeased with this Texas cowboy, but after all, he is his deputy, and he has done things, and the credit is not his own?

After Tang Qiuli received the invitation letter sent by telegram, he immediately summoned the commanders of the five corps to hold a meeting in Myitkyina to discuss this matter. He had a premonition that he might have to leave for quite a while, saying yes In the military seminar in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific region, the Allied forces discussed the strategy of jointly dealing with the Japanese.

But he knew that the allied forces were just a loose alliance, which was combined due to the strength of the Japanese in Southeast Asia. Each country had its own national interests and small calculations. Among other things, it was the British. He will definitely be brooding about his occupation of the Indochina Peninsula, and there will be moths in the meeting.

The Americans are trying their best to avoid confrontation with the Japanese. There are huge trade interests between the United States and Japan. How can the Americans be willing to give up this oily fat when they are earning money from the Japanese? Meat, Australia is nothing to do with yourself, and the fireworks are raging in Southeast Asia. What does it matter to us Australians?

However, under the pressure of the Americans, they will also come to the meeting. As for the colonial countries, the Americans are the representatives. They dare not fart. They represent the Indochina Peninsula. I took the initiative to attack the Japanese army under Ito, and the Americans united with the British and Australians to form an overwhelming advantage over myself. The Westerners have always vented their anger from one nostril.

The process of the meeting is very likely to be one party against many parties. If Generalissimo Jiang participates in person or sends a personal representative to participate, there will be even greater variables. After all, in China's political arena, he is the leader of the country. The head of state is also the commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in China and Southeast Asia, and he has no nominal position in the Allied headquarters, so he is at a disadvantage in this situation.

I was in Guiyang, and I just cut off a large piece of Chairman Jiang's fat. With Jiang's character, he doesn't hold grudges to the bone, so it's strange. If you want to move, you will burn the incense. Don't expect them to stand in the interests of the country and the nation and help yourself.

MacArthur tried his best to flatter him. He sent an invitation telegram because he was afraid that if he ignored it, all his plans would come to naught. The peninsula, but the strength does not allow it, the Australians are far away, and the cannons can't fall on their island. As long as you don't send troops, you can fight the Japanese whoever you like.

In the end, the one who sent troops was still himself, which was also the real purpose of this military meeting. In addition, all countries have their own interests, such as open talks, wrangling, private transactions, gang bargaining, and interest entanglements. The factors are mixed together, and it will not be resolved quickly. Let’s just talk about myself. It is a must for the Japanese. This point has never changed.

But how to fight, when to fight, and to what extent, the Americans can’t decide, and do it according to their wishes. According to Tang Qiuli’s estimation, there is no such thing as ten days and a half months. It can't be over, just bargaining will take a lot of time. If you are not in Myanmar for such a long time, you have to explain the matter. [

Tang Qiuli shared his analysis with several corps commanders, and it was similar to what he estimated. Everyone was not interested in this nonsense seminar on the war situation of the Allied Forces in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific, and they all disapproved of Tang Qiuli. To participate, in a word, there is no need, why waste time, the Allied theater headquarters can't manage such an independent division.

Feng Jiwu put it more bluntly, "Master, there is no need to talk to those Westerners at all. In the Indochina Peninsula, we have formed a strategic encirclement against the old devil Ito. When and where to attack is our own. It's not up to the Yankees to point fingers at things, and besides, they will extend their hands to our army without a single soldier, dreaming of marrying a daughter-in-law, only dreaming of beautiful things, go dreaming!"

Everyone laughed, a laugh full of contempt, and Tang Qiuli also laughed. The atmosphere of the meeting was relaxed and lively. Except for Ma Chaoyang, who was a little cautious, everyone else was very relaxed. From the officer's point of view, the division commander is looking for something to worry about. What is the Allied theater headquarters?What is that Yankee MacArthur thing?What does it matter to us?The old rules, just ignore him!

After everyone's laughter stopped, Tang Qiuli said: "The few present here are all commanders of the corps, and they are equivalent to the status of princes of one side. There is one thing that I must tell you, whether it is now or in the future, our The fate of the Independent Division is always in our own hands, no matter what the Allied theater headquarters or other gods, they can't influence our actions."

Li Honggang couldn't help asking strangely: "Master, since the Allied theater headquarters has no binding force on us, why do you go to Manila and waste time with Yankees? Commander Feng is right, don't talk to him." That's it, let's go according to our own steps, what can they do?"

Tang Qiuli smiled faintly, and said, "What Hong Gang said made sense. I went to Manila because there was a reason why I had to go." The commanders were all focused on the division commander at that time, and they all wanted to Listen to the reason why the teacher must go.

(To be continued)

Digression: After finishing the two chapters, I took the time to read the news on the Internet, and I couldn’t help being filled with indignation. Eighty years ago, Japanese pirates invaded the Northeast. It was the 80th anniversary of 918, and Japanese pirates made waves on Diaoyu Island. According to Xiaojin’s idea, the resistance What proposal?What evidence are you looking for!In a word, just beat his mother. The little devil is the master who bullies the weak and fears the hard. He will only be convinced if his nose and mouth are bleeding and his bones are broken. A hot-blooded boy should be self-reliant!Today's Diaoyu Islands will definitely be the cemetery where the Japanese pirates' arrogant ambitions are buried! ! ! ! ! ! !

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