Special Forces of Crossing: Cloud's Anti-Japanese

Chapter 2086
"The empire on which the sun never sets has fallen. Watching the President of the United States and the Chinese general happily exchange their views on the situation in Southeast Asia and discuss the issue of coordinating the unification of operations against Japan, the British Prime Minister can only smoke a cigar as a foil. I can't help but become more and more pessimistic about the future of my country. I have a hunch that in the Far East, the empire will be replaced by China. Oh, and maybe the United States. When I return to the city, I look at the Sphinx in front of the Pyramid of Khufu Like, I can't help but think of a sentence by Marshal Napoleon - China is a sleeping lion. Once it wakes up, the whole world will tremble. From the Chinese general and his young subordinates, I clearly see the power of a lion The shadow, and I have to admit that, at least in Southeast Asia, I have already felt the trembling caused by it." In the Japanese plane that day, Weaver recorded the scene of the Cairo meeting in a pessimistic tone.

For Churchill, this day was the darkest moment in his life. After returning to the British Embassy in Egypt, for the first time, he did not call his subordinates for a meeting, but locked himself in the room without knowing what he was doing. .Churchill didn't show up, and the rest of the British delegation looked like headless chickens.Failure hung over the hearts of each of them, and they felt that the empire on which the sun never sets was so weak like never before.

The residence of the Xuebing Army delegation is a different scene at this time. "The Americans are so generous, 5000 million US dollars, tsk tsk, I'm sure those in Chongqing would drool if they knew about it," Jiang Huangyong said.He is a person who escapes, but in his opinion, today's confrontation can be regarded as a major victory in the history of China's diplomacy, so he is particularly excited.

Chen Shichang behaved calmly as usual, he asked Ouyang Yun: "Commander-in-Chief, if the Americans request to withdraw their troops from the Philippines, how should we respond?"

Ouyang Yun was not worried about this issue, he asked: "It's fine to agree to their request, but have you thought about how to withdraw?"

Chen Shichang came to his senses: "Yes, how to withdraw? Does the U.S. Navy still have this strength?"

Gu Lianyun: "I guess they will ask us to dispatch the Pacific Fleet. If we dispatch the Pacific Fleet, it is possible. But it is quite risky for us."

"Sir, what do you think?" Jiang Huangyong asked.

Ouyang Yun's gaze seemed a little deep. Today's meeting, China and the United States seemed to be in harmony, but in fact there were still big differences on certain matters.Take the layout of the next stage of the Far East war situation as an example. What the Americans want to strengthen most is Australia's defense. For this reason, they will not hesitate to give up the Philippines and even the entire Southeast Asia.However, the interests of the Xuebing Army are in the Philippines. Guo Kui's Second Expeditionary Army sticks to the Philippines, which can not only contain a certain amount of Japanese troops, but also has a crucial role in making the Japanese army fearful and dare not use troops against Taiwan unscrupulously.

"Our Pacific Ocean should also go out." Ouyang Yun's first sentence set the tone for his next words: "The training has been going on for a long time, and we should also test the results of the training through actual combat. The United Fleet is still in operation. The East China Sea, the Western Expedition Fleet, hehe, I think we can take this opportunity to pinch it. Of course, we are not philanthropists, and the Americans must pay a sufficient price for us to contribute. We are not in a hurry, let the Americans go first Recruited."

Ouyang Yun was not in a hurry, but Stilwell was.He was able to keep silent during the meeting, but when he returned to the embassy, ​​he immediately lost his composure.He found Roosevelt, made no secret of his dissatisfaction, and said to him: "Mr. President, I think your decision today is too hasty, which will make us passive in the next negotiations. I know Chinese warlords too well. They are selfish and greedy, and next, Ouyang Yun will definitely ask for higher demands."

McIntyre was also quite dissatisfied with Roosevelt's sudden offer to aid China with US$5000 million today. He was not reluctant to part with the money, but felt that a verbal promise was not worth so much. He believed that based on diplomatic principles, when substantive issues were involved, It's worth paying for it.He followed up and said: "I don't know General Ouyang Yun very well, but I heard that Chinese people are generally greedy. Mr. President, to borrow an inappropriate metaphor from the Chinese, I think the 5000 million is meat buns beating dogs." No return."

Unlike the anxious performance of the two, Roosevelt was very relaxed. He asked them: "Are you finished?"

Stilwell and McIntyre looked at each other, the former shook his head sadly and angrily, while the latter pondered carefully, wondering if there was any mystery in it?
Roosevelt turned the wheelchair so that he faced the window, and then said slowly: "About this war, I have always insisted that it was imposed on the American people by the Germans and Japanese. Then, as long as one American boy can be spared, No matter how high the price we pay, it is worth the price. Life is priceless. If we want the Chinese to sacrifice for us, we must pay the corresponding price. Do you know General Ouyang Yun? Do you know his principles in dealing with people? I After researching, in his heart, every student is his brother, and he cares about everyone. Therefore, if you want to impress him, the role of money is actually very weak. Now I only hope that he can truly have a vision of the overall situation, then we The money offensive will do its job..."

The next day, the Cairo meeting finally made progress. After a whole morning of consultations, China, the United States, and the United Kingdom finally reached a consensus on their stance toward Japan. The ultimate goal of the Three Kingdoms' war against Japan was to force Japan to surrender unconditionally.

Immediately, the meeting entered the next agenda, and the three parties began to discuss the issue of coordinated operations against Japan.Roosevelt first formally proposed on behalf of the US government to abandon the Philippines to ensure Australia's security. "Australia is rich in metal deposits. If the Japanese army occupies Australia, its lack of strategic materials will be replenished. At that time, it will have to pay a higher price to defeat it. Therefore, Australia must not be lost—" Roosevelt said Explain why the US government is trying to protect Australia.

"Does this mean that the Far East Allied Forces Command will be disbanded?" Ouyang Yun did not immediately express his views on Roosevelt's proposal, but asked a seemingly redundant question.

Roosevelt smiled and nodded: "The Allied Far East Command was established to defend the Philippines. Since the Philippines is to be abandoned, it should naturally be disbanded."

"I don't think so. Disbandment is not necessary. It is not known how long the war in the Far East will continue. The Commander of the Far East Allied Forces still needs to exist. I suggest moving to Burma," Ouyang Yun said seriously.

"No, it must be disbanded!" Churchill immediately objected when he heard his scalp explode: "The British army is ready to resist the Japanese army in Burma, and the mission of the Chinese Expeditionary Force has ended."

Ouyang Yun smiled when he heard this, and asked: "Mr. Prime Minister, what do you mean that China no longer has the obligation to help defend Southeast Asia? This is a wishful thing for us, but in order to prevent the Japanese army from opening up the western front against China through Burma, we must Keep enough troops in northern Myanmar."

(End of this chapter)