Glorious Mission 1937

In this understanding plan proposed by the United States, the Americans first expounded the new considerations of the United States on the relationship between the United States and Japan. strong country.It is hoped that the two "governments" can affirm that their national policies are aligned in their desire to establish a lasting peace and usher in a new era of trust and cooperation based on mutual respect.

Under such a premise, the U.S. "government" hopes that the two "governments" will express their views on the ongoing European war and the Sino-Japanese war. According to the agreement proposed by the United States: "The Japanese government declares: The purpose of the Axis Alliance is defensive. It is to prevent the expansion of the military alliance to countries that have not yet participated in the European War. The "Government" of Japan declares: Japan intends to evade the obligations of the existing treaties. As for the Axis Alliance The military obligations undertaken are limited to the fulfillment of the alliance's contracting party Germany when it is actively attacked by a country that has not yet participated in the European war. At the same time, the US "government" stated that: The US attitude towards the European war is, whether it is now or in the future, Never be swayed by aiding an "aggressive" alliance that one side attacks the other. The "Government" of the United States declares that the United States is unswervingly opposed to war. national interests and security considerations."

With regard to the ongoing Sino-Japanese War, the President of the United States recognizes the following conditions. If the "government" of Japan guarantees these conditions, the President of the United States can persuade the Chiang regime to make peace based on this.The first is that China must be an independent country, and Japan cannot destroy China.This is the premise. The United States is unwilling to have Japan stationed in mainland China, and it is even more worried that Japan, which lacks effective restrictions, will rapidly expand and threaten the interests of the United States.

This was followed by the retreat of Japanese troops from Chinese territory.China's territory will not be annexed, and there will be no compensation; the policy of opening the door will be restored, but regarding its interpretation and scope of application, it should be negotiated by Japan and the United States at an appropriate time in the future.

In the end, the Jiang regime merged with the Wang "government".Mainly based on the Chiang regime, establish a coalition "government" that is pro-Japanese and pro-British and American.At the same time, Japan refrained from mass or collective immigration to Chinese territory, and the United States and its allies recognized Manchukuo.

With regard to naval power, aviation power and maritime relations in the Pacific Ocean, this is what Japan cares most about now.This point is stipulated in this understanding plan: "For the sake of maintaining peace in the Pacific Ocean, Japan and the United States shall not deploy naval and aviation forces that threaten each other. The specific details will be negotiated separately by Japan and the United States; After the talks reached an agreement, the two countries should send fleets to each other for a courtesy visit to congratulate the arrival of peace in the Pacific; after the Chinese incident is settled, the Japanese government agreed to follow the US government's hope and agree to The treaty to quickly mobilize those currently in service in the country's ships that can be retired, mainly serving in the Pacific Ocean. The tonnage of such ships, etc. will be determined separately through the Japan-US talks."

In addition, what Japan is most concerned about is the commercial and financial cooperation between the two countries and the economic activities of the two countries in the Southwest Pacific. You must know that the United States has been playing the role of Japan's "nurse" during the war of aggression against China. , if the United States can continue to play in its true colors, Japan believes that their imperial hegemony can be completely successful.The United States suggested that after reaching this understanding and agreeing with the "governments" of the two countries, the supplies that Japan and the United States each need and are owned by the other party should be guaranteed by the other party.At the same time, the "governments" of the two countries should take appropriate measures.Restoration of the normal commercial relations that existed during the effective period of the Japan-U.S. Trade Treaty.If the "governments" of the two countries want to conclude a new trade treaty, they can study it through the Japan-US talks and conclude it according to the usual practice.

In order to promote economic cooperation between the two countries, the United States should provide Japan with sufficient credit loans to develop East Asian industry and commerce, improve East Asian economic conditions and realize Japan-US economic cooperation.Since Japan has pledged not to use force, but to use peaceful means to pursue its development in the Southwest Pacific, the activities of Japan wishing to produce and obtain materials such as oil, rubber, tin, nickel, etc. in this area should be assisted by the United States and support.

In order to stabilize the increasingly tense situation in Southeast Asia, the United States suggested that the "governments" of the two countries immediately formulate a policy on stabilizing Pacific politics, and put forward three suggestions: "First, the "governments" of Japan and the United States will not allow European countries to develop in East Asia and Japan in the future." Southwest Pacific accepts territorial cession or merges existing countries. Second, the "governments" of Japan and the United States jointly guarantee the independence of the Philippines. If it does not provoke a third country and is attacked by a third country, the two countries should consider assistance. Third, Japanese immigrants in the United States and the Southwest Pacific shall be treated with kindness and equality with other nationals.”[

In the end, the United States also proposed talks between senior officials of the two countries in order to finally obtain the understanding of the other party. The US government believes that the talks between representatives of Japan and the United States should be held in Honolulu.The meeting shall be chaired by President Roosevelt representing the United States and Prime Minister Konoe representing the State of Japan.The number of representatives is limited to 5 for both sides, but experts and secretaries are not included.At the same time, observers from third countries are not allowed to attend the talks.

The Japanese still believe in the sincerity of the Americans. After all, although this understanding plan is a secret plan, that is to say, it is only a secret known to the top leaders of the United States and Japan.In addition, Japan is even more clear about the origin of this U.S.-Japan understanding plan. It is not at all what it seems on the surface. It was first proposed by the Americans.

In fact, prior to this, Tadao Igawa, a former official of the Ministry of Finance and then a director of the Central Bank of the Industry Association, and Drauter, the secretary-general of the University of Merino, the highest Catholic university in the United States, who visited Japan together, and Bishop Walsh. Adjust the diplomatic relations between Japan and the United States and conduct private contacts in secret.

And this Igawa Tadao is directly connected with Prime Minister Konoe. Although he has not been authorized by the Japanese "government", he can represent Konoe Fumma to a certain extent.After returning home, the two missionaries from the United States got in touch with President Roosevelt, Secretary of State Hull and Secretary of the Post Office Walker.The Director of the Military Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Army Muto and the Chief of the Military Section of Yanpan learned about their private work between Japan and the United States through Tadao Igawa.Foreign Minister Matsuoka also had contact with American biologists at first, but he was not very enthusiastic.

After meeting with Roosevelt and others, the two missionaries Draudt and Walsh quickly sent telegrams to the Japanese side.

later.Tadao Igawa, who kept in touch with Prime Minister Konoe, and Colonel Iwabe, who assisted Ambassador Nomura in his work, discussed the trial plan for adjusting Japan-US relations in private with Draudt and Walsh, who had very secret contacts with the US leader. .At that time, the US authorities and the Japanese embassy authorities also participated in this work respectively, and finally a Japan-US understanding plan was drawn up.

It can be said that this understanding plan is the result of the efforts of the United States and Japan. Since the Americans have this time to accompany them to formulate this plan.In other words, the Americans are still very sincere about improving Japan-US relations.

After receiving this document, the Japanese high-level officials were very happy, especially Fumma Konoe, who is the prime minister.In fact, Prime Minister Konoe had received a letter from Tadao Igawa a few days ago, which was basically the same as the Japan-U.S. understanding plan.But for the "government" and other heads of the base camp, this plan was very sudden, and the development of the situation exceeded their expectations.

The night of August 8th.Under the auspices of Fumma Konoe, a joint symposium was held in the palace of the Emperor of Japan, and the Prime Minister explained what happened.The meeting ended with a free discussion.In the end, it was decided to wait for Foreign Minister Matsuoka to return to China before making further research and deciding on an attitude, but most people tended to accept the Japan-US understanding plan.

However, the Japanese did not know that Secretary of State Hull put forward three prerequisites when the Americans submitted the U.S.-Japan understanding plan. Secretary of State Hull pointed out at the time.The four principles he emphasized long ago should be taken as the prerequisite for negotiations.These four principles are: "First, respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries. Second, maintain the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Third, maintain the principle of equality, including equal business opportunities. Fourth, divide by peaceful means to change Apart from the status quo, it does not undermine the status quo in the Pacific region."

For some unknown reason, Ambassador Nomura did not report what Secretary of State Hull said should be based on the so-called four principles as the prerequisite for negotiations.The Japanese side judged that this Japan-U.S. understanding plan is only the basic plan for the future Japan-U.S. informal talks, but judging from the process of formulating it, it is actually the first proposal from the U.S. side.Therefore, the Japanese side believes that if all of them are accepted.The epoch-making adjustment of Japan-US diplomatic relations will be realized at lightning speed, and with this as a starting point, world history will undergo a major change.

However, Matsuoka believes that although Japan does need to reconsider the deteriorating US-Japan relations, he does not agree to adjust Japan-US diplomatic relations by pleasing the US. , but is dangerous.

He advocated that the Japanese "government" should use the Triple Alliance to contain the United States, prevent the United States from participating in the European war, and prevent it from interfering in China's affairs. In early August, the Japanese "government" held a joint meeting.At the meeting, Foreign Minister Matsuoka spoke first.He intends to propose to the United States a compromise draft of a Japan-US neutrality treaty.

Foreign Minister Matsuoka said: "From the perspective of the United States' tradition, it is estimated that such a proposal will not be accepted, but the world is currently in an extraordinary state. Can you give it a try. The Foreign Minister emphasized the following three points as the basic policy for negotiation conditions : [-]. Contribute to the settlement of the incident in China; [-]. Not violate the treaty between Japan, Germany and Italy; [-]. Not destroy international trust.”

Everyone else was against it.But Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka did not take back his opinion.Then began to review the Japan-U.S. understanding plan, mainly absorbing the foreign minister's proposal, and decided on Japan's amendment proposal. [

Regarding whether to accept the conditions proposed by the United States, the attitude of the Japanese Army and Navy is extremely important. On the morning of August 8, the Army held a General Staff Headquarters and Army Summit, and decided to accept the policy in principle. In the afternoon of the same day, a meeting of the Directors of the Army and Navy was held At the meeting, the Director of Military Affairs and the Minister of Operations of the Army and Navy attended the meeting, and reached a consensus on the issue of actively conducting negotiations.

The Japanese army and navy believe that it is not impossible for the "government" to negotiate with the United States, but it must follow five principles: [-]. Not violate the spirit of the Japan-Germany-Italy Triple Alliance.[-]. Contribute to the resolution of the incident in China.[-]. Do not damage international trust.

Conducive to the expansion of Japan's entire national strength.Fifth, it is conducive to rebuilding world peace.

The senior officials of the Japanese army and navy believe that the current situation in the United States is not good. First of all, its armaments are not yet ready to fight in the two oceans at the same time. The main reason is that the current number of the US army is too small. The United States is constantly recruiting new soldiers and forming new troops, but according to the information sent back by intelligence personnel, the actual strength of the U.S. Army so far does not exceed 30.

In addition, it is difficult to say that the US defense industry has been sufficiently expanded.Although there are a large number of arms companies in the United States, their production capacity for standard weapons is not high.The most important thing is that public opinion in the United States is not consistent. The United States is a democratic country, and American democracy is more independent and thorough than that of Britain and France.The US "government" wants to do something.Especially when participating in international wars, if the domestic public opinion is inconsistent, it will be difficult to get the support of the people.

If the people in the United States do not support war, then even if the US "government" wants to fight, it will not work.According to Japan's estimates, if the United States joins the war, it will take more than half a year or even longer to mobilize domestic public opinion alone.

on the other hand.Germany's invasion of Britain has been successful step by step. It seems that the United States urgently needs to strengthen its assistance to Britain at this time. The current situation is not favorable for the United States.This point begins with the establishment of the Defense Production Administration in the United States on April 4; the passage of the Arms Lend-Lease Act on May 7; the announcement on May 5 that the Navy will implement a full-line patrol system; Some clues can be seen in a series of actions such as the state of emergency, and it is precisely because of this that the Japanese army and navy have made such a request.

After the military's opinion was fed back to the Japanese "government". The "government" immediately held a meeting chaired by the prime minister to discuss the "feasibility" of the plan proposed by the headquarters.The vast majority of Japanese officials believed that the real intention of the United States to propose an understanding was to seek temporary stability in the Pacific in order to overthrow Germany. They believed that if Japan accepted this proposal in principle, it would be difficult to say that the spirit of the three-nation treaty with Japan, Germany and Italy was not inconsistent.

After all, the reconciliation between the United States and Japan is to better deal with Germany. As an ally of Germany, if Japan agrees to the terms of the United States, this is undoubtedly a betrayal of Germany and Italy.

Based on this understanding.After much deliberation, the Japanese "government" decided to try to use the intention of the United States in reverse. It is possible to maintain the spirit of the Triple Alliance and adjust its diplomatic relations along the direction of the Japan-US understanding plan.Even if it damages the Triple Alliance to some extent, it is eager to take this opportunity to resolve the unresolved incidents in China for many years in one fell swoop.

However, Ambassador Nomura did not report on the four principles mentioned by Secretary of State Hull. In addition, the issues to be resolved in the peace talks are extremely complicated, and the contradictions on the Japanese side in the peace talks are very sharp. Therefore, it is said that the Japanese "government" and the headquarters Although the leaders have placed great concern on the Japan-US understanding plan.However, in view of the fact that the policies of Japan and the United States run counter to each other, the Japan-US negotiations started from the day they started.There is not even one percent hope of a successful agreement.

The prelude to the US-Japan peace talks had already started, but Chen Feng didn't know about it. He himself was almost insanely busy during this time, and the continuous meetings made even an iron man like Chen Feng feel quite tired.

On August 8th, after finishing a meeting with the "government" department, Chen Feng rushed directly to Datong by special plane.Where is he going to preside over a collective wedding ceremony for senior officers of the No.20 Army Group.Originally, the entire wedding should have been held long ago. According to Chen Feng's order, all officers and cadres above the division and brigade level in the entire theater must find the woman they like within three months, get married, complete the important event of starting a family, and then meet the requirements of the school level. officer.

But due to the continuous wars, this matter was repeated, and now the war is finally over for the time being, so Chen Feng immediately put this matter on the agenda.

After detailed planning by the Eighth Theater Commander's Department, the entire theater held a collective wedding with the group army as a unit, starting with the No.40 group army, and then the 49th, 52nd, 59th, 61st and the theater command were held in sequence.

Today, the whole city of Datong is full of joy. There are lights and festoons everywhere in the city, and the streets inside and outside have been cleaned to a new look. At the same time, there are many more soldiers patrolling and guarding the city, and there are soldiers with armed guns everywhere in the city.The common people in the city know that the army men of the No.40 Group Army stationed here are going to have a happy event. I didn’t see that those army men almost emptied the meat in the market in Datong City a few days ago. I heard that this This time, more than one military master got married, and it seemed that dozens or even hundreds of military masters married their wives together. For a while, there were many discussions in Datong City.

It was past 20:[-] noon on the [-]th when Chen Feng and his group arrived in Datong City. They set off from Guisui at around [-]:[-] this morning. The fighter planes took off directly from Guisui Airport and then landed at the airport in Datong City.

When we came to the military camp, there was a huge crowd of people. There were more than [-] soldiers who came to watch the ceremony, plus a large number of onlookers. The scene was very lively.Chen Feng's arrival quickly ignited the atmosphere at the scene. After Li Wensheng and others welcomed Chen Feng into the auditorium, the whole wedding ceremony officially began.

According to the marriage list reported by the No. 40 Group Army Command to the theater chief, there were 39 officers above the division and brigade level and 224 officers at the school level who participated in the collective wedding.The highest rank was Li Wensheng, the commander-in-chief of the group army, and the lowest ranks were the battalion-level major officers, and Chen Feng was the officiant of all of them. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to the starting point to vote, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users, please go to m to read.)

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