Age of Rebirth

At the Supreme Allied Military Conference held in Manila, Philippines, Tang Qiuli promised MacArthur that the independent division would follow the requirements of the Allied China and Southeast Asia Theater Headquarters to actively seek to fight the Japanese troops under Ito Yanzaburo. The meeting ended here , It seems that everything can be drawn to a successful conclusion, and MacArthur's goal has been achieved.

But the two conditions put forward by Tang Qiuli happened to be MacArthur's fate. MacArthur did not agree to the former condition. He knew something about China's internal affairs. There is no way to thoroughly implement the government order. Moreover, with Tang Qiuli's usual style, even if MacArthur makes dozens of orders a day, he still ignores them. If he likes to respond, he will reply. It's not that I haven't been treated like this before.

MacArthur will agree to this condition without hesitation, but the second condition is that the best way to save his life and solve the worries of the Americans is to use Tang Qiuli's independent division to attack the Japanese army alone. In combat, the Americans are not involved at all. MacArthur's painstaking proposal to convene the highest military conference in the Allied theater is to achieve this goal.

Any kind of agreement can be signed, but it cannot be made public, and the Japanese cannot be known or misunderstood. Become a warring nation?No matter how arrogant MacArthur was, no matter how he thought he was the boss, he did not dare to make fun of the basic national policies of the United States. [

Tang Qiuli looked at MacArthur calmly, he just wanted to join the Americans, don't play with these tricks, let us Chinese take the lead, the Americans hide behind to reap the benefits, there is no way, risking being caught The danger of ambushes and interceptions by the Japanese Air Force in the air, what is the purpose of coming to Manila?

Isn't it just to draw the attention of the Japanese to the Americans and drag the United States into the water? Of course, without this allied military conference in Manila, Tang Qiuli would never let the Japanese go. This is his established strategy , will never change, but the Americans hide behind the scenes, enjoying the huge benefits of trading with the Japanese on the one hand, and not paying any risks on the one hand, fattening up, taking advantage of the opportunity, ridiculous, thinking that others are fools, Are you Americans smart?

Tang Qiuli took every step of the way and promised the Americans to come to Manila to attend the military meeting. Moreover, the publicity and hype with great fanfare was to plant a thorn in the hearts of the Japanese. MacArthur had no choice but to shoot more than [-] American soldiers, allowing the Japanese to interpret different information from them, which was another thorn.

Now, asking to sign an open agreement is not a thorn, but a nail firmly nailed in the hearts of the Japanese. Even the agreement has been signed. If it is said that the Americans must deal with the Japanese, the devil will believe it. In black and white, it is impossible for the Americans to quibble, which cuts off the opportunistic practice of Americans getting benefits from both sides.

If MacArthur refuses to sign this open agreement, Tang Qiuli will not be disappointed. He will still follow the established strategy to force the Japanese troops under Ito to the point of attacking the Americans. However, this will be very awkward. The deliberate method is too obvious. If the Japanese turned around and took the initiative to bite the Americans, it would be perfect.

Therefore, whether the agreement is signed or not, for Tang Qiuli, it will not affect the overall situation. Anyway, two thorns have been planted. People have to make a choice. Since the Americans want to kill people with a knife, that's fine. Fingerprints should also be left on the handle of the knife.

MacArthur's heart was in turmoil. He had never had such a sense of power to control the situation. Tang Qiuli's request was reasonable and could not be refuted, and there was no excuse for sophistry. You dare not sign the agreement to declare war on Japan. Are you Americans just playing around?

Isn't that exposing all the little things in my heart to the world?The bezoar and dog treasures in the stomach are always displayed in front of people's eyes. Where is the national reputation of the United States and the face of the Americans?

MacArthur looked at the calm Tang Qiuli with a look of eagerness to kill, this Chinese, a cunning villain, his request is the most deadly, against the Japanese opponents, those big bosses in the United States, even thinking about it I have never thought about this issue. Even the people in the United States are opposed to the United States participating in the European war.

Does the war that took place in that distant European continent have anything to do with us Americans?Since it doesn't matter, why should those in power send our American children to the European battlefield? This was the general psychology of mainstream American society at that time. This is the attitude of the origin, not to mention Southeast Asia, which is more alienated from the United States?

But if such an agreement is not signed, the best allied military meeting this time will become a farce, and Tang Qiuli will leave angrily. Who will break the cold bayonet?Americans themselves?MacArthur didn't even think about it. If he dared to fight the Japanese today, tomorrow, the domestic dismissal order would turn him into an idler who was nothing.

The most important thing is that MacArthur knows the strength in his hands. To be honest, he is not even as good as the British at the time. With 10,000+ American soldiers who are pampered, drink and make trouble, and play with women, they can walk a round in the hands of the Japanese. , MacArthur is proud enough, which is also the main reason why he tried his best to make Tang Qiuli face Ito's opponent.

MacArthur is difficult, never before, the sweat on his forehead is dripping out drop by drop, facing Tang Qiuli's calm gaze, MacArthur feels great pressure, he would rather Tang Qiuli open his mouth, If you want guns, guns, and things, you don't want this open agreement.

MacArthur was silent for more than ten minutes. There were already whispers in the meeting room, and he had to express his position, "General Tang, your first request, on behalf of the Allied Army Headquarters, I can fully agree to you The independent division will not be subject to any restrictions from the Allied headquarters in the future battle against the Japanese army. The general just reminded me that only the commanders on the front lines know the actual situation on the battlefield best."

"As for the general's second request, because it involves our basic national policy of the United States, please forgive me. I can't answer you for the time being. I will give General Tang an accurate answer after I have consulted domestically. What do you think?" MacArthur Smiling all over his face, he said politely, and even added a lot of honorifics to his words, which was unprecedented for MacArthur.

On this matter involving the basic national policy of the United States, MacArthur did not dare to make decisions privately, and it also meant to delay time and find another countermeasure. In Tang Qiuli's heart, he was like a mirror, and he could not let the United States go so easily. Dude, keep it tight, and stimulated MacArthur a few more words.

"Oh, Your Excellency, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, is it so difficult to sign an allied war agreement against Japan? Isn't your country's basic national policy unilaterally negotiating peace with the Japanese? Is there a need to exist? Is there any point in coming to Manila so far away? With all due respect, the general’s actions are really incomprehensible.”

"Of course, I may not understand the general's difficulties. We Chinese are particular and don't force others to be difficult. I will wait for the good news in Manila. However, I can only wait for two days. That is to say, on the [-]th night of September [-]th Before this point, no such agreement had been signed, and I personally believed that there was no such thing as an Allied Powers organization."

MacArthur wished he could strangle Tang Qiuli to death. Damn it, this was an ultimatum to myself. I didn't know what would happen in two days?In less than half a day, the first meeting was over. Except for MacArthur's rambling speeches, there was no substantive content. The representatives from various countries at the meeting felt strange in their hearts. Tang Qiuli once again became the focus of everyone's attention. focus of discussion. [

When Tang Qiuli returned to the hotel where he was staying, Yang Ketian, Chief of Staff, came over to ask for instructions, "Master, do we have any specific tasks during the two days adjournment?" Tang Qiuli replied meaningfully: "There is only one task. , The delegation is on holiday for two days, and it is rare for everyone to go abroad once, and have fun for two days. You have more allowances in your pocket than mine, so don't be a miser!

Yang Ketian didn't understand, and Tang Qiuli said: "We are not in a hurry. The Americans are in a hurry. By the way, it is okay to go out and play, but you must pay attention to safety. The Japanese have many spies in Manila. Let me tell you, don't fall for the Japanese. The beauty trick of the female spy! All the people who go out are arranged by Captain Huang," everyone laughed.

MacArthur and Stilwell returned to the U.S. Army Headquarters full of worries. This was an unavoidable question that could not be avoided. Stilwell said, "General, do we have to rely on Tang Qiuli's strength? Given the current situation, In other words, the attention of the Japanese is still in Myanmar, and they do not have the ability and courage to dare to attack us in the United States. Are you overly worried? You should be clear that the country will not agree to our request, and our center of gravity is in Europe. .”

MacArthur suddenly became angry, and unceremoniously sarcasm his deputy, "Dear General Stilwell, I hope you will pay more attention to the character of the Japanese. As far as the current situation is concerned, the appetite of the Japanese army under Ito is not only in the Central South. In the peninsula area, the target of the Japanese is the whole of Southeast Asia. Moreover, as far as the national characteristics of the Japanese are concerned, they are as greedy as the Chinese, but the Japanese are more ambitious and more ambitious. Adventurous."

Probably feeling that his tone was too harsh, MacArthur slowed down and said: "General Stilwell, the Japanese will definitely attack us, I have this hunch!"