Age of Rebirth

The tone was light, the expression was calm, and there seemed to be a little coldness and sarcasm. This was Tang Qiuli's entire reaction to Sikodias' tongue-like soup.

Sicodias was stunned. In China, for any official of the Nationalist Government, including Chairman Jiang, the sugar-coated cannon that has been tried and tested has lost its effectiveness in front of the young Vice Chairman Tang. ?

No, I have used this trick many times in social occasions where senior officials of the national government gathered. Regardless of whether he is usually in a high position or a high position, the listener is unwilling to accept it, and accepts it completely. The deep person does not move. He is sensual and modest, but the pride in the corners of his eyes and brows cannot be concealed from his own eyes. For superficial people, his brows are beaming and smiling, and his complacency is beyond words. It seems that it is a great face to be praised by a foreigner!

It's not like this one in front of me, the cloud is calm and the wind is light, I have a lot of praise words that even God would smile, it doesn't work at all, just throw it in the air, there is no echo at all, what's the situation?The envoy of Xicordia was a little confused, the other party didn't accept the move, and he made the next move, so he couldn't send it out!

Sometimes, an atmosphere can seal a big mouth like a lotus flower. Sicordias stood there awkwardly, not knowing what to do next, and continued to drink yellow soup, which was obviously useless, and that was it. stop. Eyou, who was behind the scenes, said that there are many important things that are useless to talk about! [

It was Tang Qiuli who looked at him pitifully, gave him a step down, and said, "Emissary Xikodia, please sit down. We will talk about other matters later!" Seeing that the British special envoy came to send money, he will definitely peel off a few more layers of skin.

Tang Qiuli looked at Taurman with a smile on the corner of his mouth.Said: "Compared to this, there is the special envoy of the President of the United States Roosevelt, Mr. Tolman, the purpose of your visit, do you want to ask us Chinese to help us, like helping the British, for the United States who is about to evacuate from Luzon Island?" Philippine army escort?"

With a "burp", Special Envoy Taurman, full of words, forcibly held back, is there any way to talk about this.People already know what they are here for, no amount of rhetoric, no amount of rhetoric, no amount of diplomatic rhetoric is useless!People don't go around in circles with you, they go straight to the point.Such negotiating opponents are the most terrifying.Because of all my means and skills.It's useless!

But he answered honestly like this, "Yes, Your Excellency, Vice Chairman, we, the United States, are here to ask for your help!" Leaving aside the momentum, Ben abruptly lowered his head to save face.I am here on behalf of the most powerful country in the world, the president of the United States, so I am so humble and detrimental to the national prestige of the United States!

United States of America.It’s not like the UK, which has become a broken household, and it’s impossible not to lower your figure. Besides, the British have received benefits, no matter what you say, it’s all thanks, it’s no big problem, if you are caught by this Chinese If people are overwhelmed in momentum, they will fall into a passive position in further negotiations.

Special Envoy Tallman's light blue eyes rolled around a few times, and he said slowly: "Dear Vice Chairman Tang, it is my honor to meet you in Singapore. At the same time, I also brought a President Roosevelt, my heartfelt greetings!"

This time, Tang Qiuli was more straightforward, just nodded slightly, and let out an "um" through his nose, without even the most basic polite words.

Taulman swallowed a mouthful of saliva, feeling a little annoyed. The attitude of this Chinese person was too much. He didn't even have the minimum diplomatic etiquette. Whether it was rude or deliberately contemptuous, he wanted to say a few tough words. But I can't make up my mind. If the meeting froze at the beginning, I can't talk about the next thing. After all, there are more than 20 U.S. and Philippine soldiers on Luzon Island, still roasting on the fire!

One more day of delay is more dangerous. If this arrogant Chinese refuses to provide escort, MacArthur's troops will be finished on Luzon Island. After returning home, President Roosevelt will have to eat himself alive!

Forbearance, Special Envoy Taurman, forced himself to adjust his mentality, and then said: "Your Excellency, Vice Chairman, the United States, Britain and China are the backbone of the Allies. The sincere cooperation between our three countries will create a very good example within the Allies. Our sole and common goal is to stop Japanese fascism and continue to create unfathomable disasters for all countries. Therefore, facing a common enemy, no matter which side lends a helping hand, it is normal."

"For example, this time, our U.S. military would rather give up the impeccable Luzon Manila defense line and support the British Empire in Australia to fight against the Japanese army. This is the actual performance of the Allied military mutual assistance agreement. I think, On this point, your Excellency the Vice Chairman should have no objection. Therefore, as a member of the Allied Powers, Vice Chairman Tang represents the Republic of China. Participating in the war against Japan is an unshirkable responsibility, and it is also an obligation to fulfill the Allied Military Mutual Assistance Agreement. !"

Special Envoy Taulman's eloquent and eloquent speech made Tang Qiuli sweat on his forehead, good guy, this Yankee and the British can still say that he is clearly here to ask himself to lend a helping hand, but he said it in a dignified way Well, if people who don't understand the situation in the Southwest Pacific War listen to it, they will be ashamed if they don't send troops. Well, it can be regarded as having seen the Americans' ability to turn black and white and put money on their faces.

It's also strange. In later generations, Americans have this kind of virtue, which is understandable. After all, is they the only superpower in the world? There are also a bunch of stinky brothers who are waving the flag and shouting, but at this moment, why are they still like this? Virtue, on the Pacific battlefield, was beaten at the door of the house by the Japanese, and the soldiers were beaten, blood was poured from the nose and mouth, and the city was lost.

After Special Envoy Taulman finished speaking, he stared at Tang Qiuli intently. He wanted to see how this smelly and tough Chinese could answer his own question. Sikodias looked at Taulman with eyes full of I am a little star, that is, I am so admiring. Look at what they said, they are high, begging for help, but they don’t have a word of begging, and they can rise to the height of morality and responsibility. Taurman, this guy, don’t want to be a pastor Sermons, that's God's loss!

Tang Qiuli suddenly smiled and said, "Special Envoy Taulman, I understand what your country's President Roosevelt means. Okay, I will immediately arrange the aviation unit to escort the formation of your country's troop carrier that is evacuating Luzon Island!"

"What? Did I hear you right?" Special Envoy Taurman was stunned in disbelief, and agreed. He had prepared a lot of words and had to do hard work of persuasion. Unexpectedly, the Chinese person agreed so happily. "Your Excellency, Vice Chairman, what are your requirements?" Taurman asked subconsciously.

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Taurman regretted so much that he wanted to slap him a few times. Isn't this a slap in the face? Even Tang Qiuli didn't mention the conditions. Why did he raise this issue? It's good to remind him now.

Sure enough, Tang Qiuli said concisely: "Of course there are conditions!"

All the energy of Special Envoy Taulman immediately focused on this sentence, just like the hunting dog who found the bone. In his heart, he was ready to be slaughtered bloody, and of course, he was also ready to bargain. [

Tang Qiuli went on to say: "The condition is very simple. I will not interfere with the time when MacArthur's troops in your country withdraw from Luzon Island. However, during the retreat, you must obey the command of our air force commander. condition!"

Taurman was stunned again, doubting his hearing again, and having delusions. What kind of condition is this? , This is a common-sense problem, the most troublesome and difficult thing to do, and it was easily solved like this. God bless, this Chinese person does not look so hideous now!

Not only Taurman was happy, Sicodias was also happy for the Americans, and even more happy for the British Empire. More than 20 American and Filipino soldiers joined the Australian battlefield. What a help to the British Empire's army!

After solving the biggest problem, Taurman and Sikodias obviously relaxed. Taurman called in an American colonel officer, and he was about to finalize on the spot the liaison and evacuation of MacArthur's troops from Luzon Island. Coordination problem.

Tang Qiuli didn't have time to talk about this, and waved his hands and said: "The two special envoys came to Singapore on a special trip, shouldn't they come here for this matter, right? Regarding the issue of escorting the US and Philippine troops to evacuate Luzon Island, I I think it is more appropriate to leave it to a professional officer, your entourage, you can discuss the specific details with my chief of staff!"

Ge Zhenzhuang, the Chief of Staff of the Division Headquarters, came in and went to the next room with the American colonel to discuss the details.

Looking at the red-faced Taurman and Sikodias, Tang Qiuli smiled secretly, "This is just a bait, the next question is a matter of real money!"

Now that Tang Qiuli has made it clear, Taurman and Sikodias are not polite, and directly proposed that the British will form new troops in the West Indies, but they lack weapons and equipment. They hope that the independent division can To provide the newly formed British Empire with the required weapons and equipment, as well as a full set of logistical supplies.

Of course, Taurman also promised that Vice Chairman Tang would never be repaid. The U.S. government will use international loans to purchase these weapons and equipment, as well as subsequent military supplies, until the end of the Pacific War. Repay the loan in installments, and you will pay more than double the normal interest on the loan.

When he said these words, Sikodias had no part to intervene. After all, it was the Americans who paid for it.

Taurman believed that the Chinese would definitely agree to such a big temptation. Think about how tempting it was, more than double the normal interest rate. When he looked at Tang Qiuli, he finally recovered his original interest. The pride and confidence!

(To be continued) (To be continued.)