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But it seems that his chief of staff, Cai Ensi, has completely lost confidence in this war. He told his chief dejectedly: "General, we have failed. In the defensive circle around Mumbai, there are only 6000 British Empire troops left." There are less than 3 soldiers, including our useless Indian army. We are short of supplies, ammunition, and naval support. We have nothing. Look at the Chinese army on the opposite side. They are at least There are tens of thousands of people, thousands of cannons, and those terrible steel monsters and mysterious missile troops. As long as they want to. They can even trample us to death like an ant! Your Excellency, where are the reinforcements? Where are the reinforcements?"

"There will be no reinforcements, and there will be no reinforcements." Lieutenant General Bart can understand the current mood of his subordinates, so why is he like this: "The navy that has brought us countless brilliance has failed, and our sea line of communication has been pinched by the Chinese. The army of the British Empire is facing unprecedented distrust from the government and the people, and they have no strength to focus on us any longer."

Cai Ensi grabbed his hair in despair: "Are we just waiting to die here? In Manchester. I still have a wife and two children waiting for me to go back safely, no. I can't die here, absolutely not!" General, surrender, maybe we still have a chance to survive!"

Lieutenant General Bart sighed, he didn't want to accuse his subordinates of cowardice too much, and there are a few people who can truly not be afraid in the face of death: "Mr. Cairns, I hope you can calm down, don't forget that you are An officer of the British Empire and thousands of soldiers are waiting for our decision. Your panic expression will seriously affect their morale. I can tell you responsibly that the British government has no energy to take care of us. But it does not mean that we are abandoned. The British government and the Indian government are trying to find a way to ask the United States to come forward and negotiate with China to rescue us. Now our task is to hold out in Mumbai for a few more months. Maybe then we can go back home. gone."

Bart's words made Cai Ensi's eyes shine again, and these few words stimulated him like a booster, "Are you sure?" Cai Ensi's face was a little hot, and he said in an eager tone: " Will the Americans come forward to mediate? I mean the American President Roosevelt who was raised by the Chinese. Can Roosevelt, who is said to be terminally ill, persuade the Chinese emperor? You must know that the Chinese emperor is a person who is ignored by everyone. He Since he brazenly launched the Indian War and was about to win the final victory, how can he guarantee that he will accept the mediation of the United States?"

"It's not mediation. There is no possibility of mediation now." Lieutenant General Bart smiled wryly: "It's rescue, maybe it's to rescue us from Mumbai or prisoners of war, who knows, I hope Almighty God hasn't forgotten the war in Asia." There are still us poor people on a small piece of land." He opened the window as he spoke, and the gunfire of the dragon army outside Mumbai could be clearly heard.

Uncle Sam was put on the balance of interests by Britain and China. Faced with the sincere request of the British and Indian governments, the cunning Americans did not push back this time. They used the banner of humanitarianism to rescue those trapped in Mumbai. The coalition soldiers are still more enthusiastic.However, they also seemed to know that the relationship between James, the US Minister to China, and the Chinese was not very good. In order to show that they attached importance to this matter, they sent a delegation headed by Secretary of State Hall.As a mutual friend of the two heavyweights in China, Feng Xianghua and Wu Tingfang, Hao Er’s trip has been placed with high expectations by the Americans. No matter how you look at it, Uncle Sam believes that only the well-rounded Hao Er can get through in China. Many joints, both diplomatic and military.

It seems that the Americans made the right decision. As soon as the delegation arrived in Beijing, Hao Er received a warm welcome from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Reception is of a "private" nature only.But Hao Er still got his wish and met his old friend Wu Tingfang. He hadn’t seen him for several years. Just a teenager, this age is the golden age of life.Yes, Wu Tingfang is in his golden age. He was born in China a few years ago and galloped freely in the world's diplomatic arena. Up to now, his every move has attracted the attention of the media all over the world. Wu Tingfang is lucky Yes, he caught up with the good time for the re-emergence of this ancient oriental power, and because he was reused by the great Chinese emperor, many Western media compared Wu Tingfang to the mouth of the Chinese emperor, and the voice of China depends on him. People say that he stood on the shoulders of giants. In short, Wu Tingfang's life has undergone earth-shaking changes because of the emperor, making him a rare figure in the world who can influence the world situation, so he often said: A man can go so far , what more can a husband ask for!

Hao Er suddenly thought of the scene when he only met Wu Tingfang in China in the early years. At that time, they were just a staff member under the foreign ministries of the two countries. Bad boy, he showed his political naivety in many places. He could agree to the development rights of the Jingtang Railway for a little loan, and even negotiate terms with the British and French ministers on formal diplomatic occasions.At that time, everyone thought that he was just a young man who was promoted by relying on the shadow of his ancestors. No one really respected him, just like no one really respected China. Everyone thought that he could be compared with him. China is in the palm of its hand, but suddenly they find that they are all wrong.In the end, it is not Wu Tingfang and his country that are being manipulated in the palm of their hands, but their self-righteous great powers.

In less than 40 years, the Chinese lion has awakened. From a weak country in the Far East, which is deceitful to everyone, it will decide North Korea, destroy Japan, and establish the "Great China Federation". World War II swept across Eurasia. The soldiers from all over the world were so beaten that they didn't dare to look directly at this emerging giant.

Of course, for this visit, the Americans have their own considerations.They appointed Hao Er to come to China this time, of course not for those stupid coalition soldiers trapped in India, they came to test China's real purpose.What they want to know most is, what will China do next after defeating India and even Britain?

In addition, the Chinese put forward slogans such as "Asia is Asia for Asians". In fact, from the perspective of the United States, the Chinese people's true thinking is "Asia is Asia for Chinese."So what about the United States, the United States also has many interests in Asia, what kind of attitude will China adopt towards this?

In the days that followed, Hao Er and the delegation did not make any substantive progress. Every time the old-fashioned Wu Tingfang came to Hao Er to talk about the Indian War, he always talked about him, and never expressed China's position on this issue. attitude, and took Haoer and his party to visit many new buildings and enterprises in Beijing, and repeatedly sold China's extremely bright investment prospects to Americans.However, this trick did work. Many of the big American entrepreneurs who accompanied them moved their minds and signed many cooperation agreements with China. For them, this trip was absolutely worthwhile.

But Hao Er was not in such a good mood. He brought up the Indian War when he had nothing to do, which made Wu Tingfang hesitant to speak several times. Hao Er, who was used to the world, guessed that Wu Tingfang had no right to speak on this issue. Any point, so who has this power?

The visit soon came to the last day. Early in the morning Wu Tingfang actually came to tell Hao Er that His Majesty the Emperor of China was going to meet him in person. This made Hao Er excited and confused.

"Hao Er, dear friend. What's the matter with you? Aren't you happy to see me?" In the Forbidden City, Guan Xuqing walked up to him with a smile on his face, hugged Hao Er vigorously, then let go and said: " Ever since you resigned from the position of consul and returned to China, I have missed you all the time and the benefits you have brought to the empire, and I am speaking the truth."

Hao Er smiled for a while, and now he didn't fully believe the Chinese emperor's words, he preferred to take it as a kind of politeness: "Your Majesty, I'm so glad you can still remember our friendship, maybe It will make my trip a little easier this time."

Guan Xuqing took him alone to the East Nuan Pavilion of the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and after sitting down, he said: "When the empire was poor and weak, you were serving as the US ambassador to China. If you hadn't worked around it, how could the relationship between China and the United States develop? To such a gratifying point today, the empire won many orders through you, which played a huge role in the construction of the empire. How could I not remember it. The man has clear grievances and grievances. For anyone who offends China and oppresses China, I will definitely Revenge, for anyone who has helped the empire. I will definitely repay. And you, Mr. Hao Er, your contribution to China will definitely be thanked and rewarded by China. Tell me, are you here today for the war in India? here?"

Wind and Thunder Surge Three Thousand Miles Chapter 7 Big Stick and Gold Dollar

Hao Er did not expect that the Chinese emperor would come straight to the point and say what he wanted to do. After rationalizing his thoughts, he said: "Your Majesty, you are a wise monarch. I think you guessed it right. I just accepted the government's request." I have come here on behalf of you, and my government has also been entrusted by England and India, and I hope that by virtue of our friendship you will not let me go home empty-handed."

Guan Xuqing smiled slightly and said: "Talk about your request specifically, and I will try my best to satisfy you. But you must know that China is now practicing a constitutional monarchy, and the country is not owned by me alone. Military Command, I still need to consult their opinions on many things before I can make a final decision."

Hao Er secretly sneered, and this statement seemed a bit false. Now who in the world doesn’t know that China is a dictatorial country, the so-called constitutional monarchy is nothing more than the decentralization of irrelevant powers, and the supreme power is still in the hands of the emperor of China hands.His Majesty the Emperor in front of him is a person who gives all politicians a headache. He will not take hard and soft words, and can kill people with a single word, frown, and smile. Behind his eyes that are always sincere, who knows What kind of brains are you working on?

"Since you said so, I don't want to hide my intention of coming here." Hao Er calmed down and said, "We are all aware of the situation in India now, and the British Empire wants to restore its status in India. It is very possible, what they want is to retain a 200-kilometer sphere of influence with Mumbai as the center. China provides the right to garrison troops in the Persian Gulf, and is willing to hand over one-third of India's land to China. This range starts from Muscat and extends to Sanaa. Your Majesty the Great Emperor, you can imagine that it will cost nothing. To get such a large area of ​​land with one shot of the gun, I think it is beneficial to you and your country no matter how you look at it, so I hope you can seriously consider it."

The British gritted their teeth and proposed such a condition was indeed a huge temptation for China, and it was impossible not to be tempted, but Guan Xuqing looked at Hao Er with a half-smile, and did not speak immediately.Hao Er felt a little uncomfortable when he saw him, coughed twice and said: "Your Majesty, I have made it very clear, do you have any questions?"

"There is only one small question." The expression on Guan Xuqing's face was very strange: "I guess the matter is not that simple. Is there no other intention behind their conditions?"

"No." Hall felt that now he had the ability to persuade the Chinese emperor, he said with a smile: "They only ask China to maintain substantial neutrality without making any statement, and at the same time no longer ask Britain's objections in the Middle East and the Balkans." provide any assistance."

Indeed, such a request is already very generous to China. In the eyes of the United Kingdom, it is an unstoppable fact that China has become the leader of Asia. If this is the case, why not give up the lost interests, and perhaps it is possible to regain the power of this world slowly. Win over to your side.After the war is over and the British Empire and its allies recover, they will be free to deal with China. What Britain needs to avoid most now is an all-out war with China because of one India.

"I have to admit that your proposal is very tempting." Guan Xuqing sighed softly and said, "You know, I really want to agree to this request immediately, but there is an old saying in China that goes 'the sky never falls into the sky', I have always been skeptical about the benefits that others bring to my door.Does Britain still want to gain a foothold in the Middle East?Sooner or later the imperial army will move in.The British in India can’t even stay. It is the land of the member countries of the Greater China Federation. We must not lose faith in the friends of the empire. The empire has this responsibility and this obligation to help them regain their land. Facts have also proved that we are doing He did not hesitate to use war to fulfill this promise.But please rest assured that China and the United States are close partners. As long as Roosevelt is president for one day, the relationship between the two countries can be maintained for a long time. China will never be a country that breaks promises! "

Guan Xuqing's resolute attitude made Hao Er unexpected. Before coming here, he had already anticipated the difficulties he would encounter and made full preparations for it, but he still didn't expect the Chinese emperor's attitude to be so firm and ruthless. noodle.

"Your Majesty, from the standpoint of a friend, I implore you to think more about it." Hao Er tried his best to hide his embarrassment: "As the leader of a big country, it is always right to think more. "

Guan Xuqing said slowly: "Mr. Hao Er, my friend, I have carefully considered your suggestion, and now I will tell you the final answer. If I do not agree, neither will the people of the empire. Now that the war has broken out, So let's fight this war together, no matter who wins or loses. I said that China is not a warlike country, and neither is Asia. We are just fighting for our rights, and we will give anything for it. Blood, or life, we must expel all unfriendly foreign forces from this land, and China is the leader of this just war. In addition, I can also tell you that when we talk, the Dragon Army has already The final assault on Mumbai has been launched."

On the contrary, his words made Hao Er calm down. It seems that the Chinese emperor is indeed ready to carry out the war to the end. It is really as he said, losing or winning is no longer important to China. What China wants now is no longer important. Another victory, as simple as a city, but all of Asia!What about America?Once the United States is faced with such a war, can it have the determination like China?Mexico, which has been in territorial friction with the United States now, has obviously received someone's secret support, and has been eager to move.Is the United States ready for the possible war?And the Philippines, America's bastion in Asia, how will China deal with it?

The Philippines was won by the United States from the old Western country Spain after the World War II and the world situation was reshuffled through the Peace Conference in Beijing, and it has also become an important strategic position of the United States in Asia.

"Well, maybe I shouldn't persuade you anymore, it will affect the friendship between us." Hao Er calmed down and changed the topic that he and his government care about most: "I want to ask you, respect Your Majesty the Great Emperor, how are you and your army going to deal with the Philippine issue? Ignoring it does not seem to be in line with your statement that China is the leader of Asia. But are you going to assist those rebels in the Philippines and fight a battle with your friends ?”

Guan Xuqing smiled, this is the real purpose of Hao Er's visit today.There is nothing to discuss about the Philippine issue. As long as it is in Asia, China has the responsibility to assist the local armed forces to drive away external forces, but one problem is that China does not want to fight on multiple fronts, especially directly with the United States, which has huge industrial potential. Conflict, at least not yet.The Philippines is now just a fish on the knife, and China can take it into its pocket at any time.War is also a kind of risky investment, but the cost is too high. Now Guan Xuqing is thinking about how to achieve the goal with the least cost.

"Buy." Guan Xuqing suddenly smiled: "The empire can buy this colony from the US government, just like you did when you bought Alaska. The Alaska you bought from the Russians was only 2 cents per hectare. The total price is 720 Ten thousand dollars, the Empire will definitely not offer such a low price."

"It's impossible!" Hao Er stood up suddenly: "The Philippines is different from Alaska. The US government is not the tsarist government either. We will never sell the land!"

"Sit down first, don't get agitated." Guan Xuqing's composure far exceeded Hao Er's imagination. He felt a little annoyed at his gaffe, and sat down slowly to listen to the other party continue: "This is just a personal suggestion. You can ignore this opinion and let the Philippine rebels rebel and kill American officials. Of course, I also believe that the U.S. government is fully capable of solving these problems. But to be honest, I am still very interested in the Philippines, but I don’t want to fight with them. After all, the United States is a friend of the Chinese when it goes to war. Therefore, Mr. Hall, if you can succeed in this matter, the empire will give you a huge unimaginable wealth in return for your friendship."

Hao Er said coldly: "Please don't insult the dignity of an American, a real gentleman cannot be bought with money!"

"Five million!" Guan Xuqing interrupted him before he finished speaking: "Five million dollars, what kind of concept is this? I don't need to explain it clearly. With this money, you can do whatever you want. If you can successfully lobby your Congress. I can also give you permanent residency in China and give you a pension of 500 dragon coins per year."

This seemingly understatement made Haoer's heart flutter. Yes, Haoer believed that he would not be tempted in front of 50 or 500 US dollars, but what about 500 million? What kind of concept is [-] million?Judging from the price level at that time, it was enough for him to buy the next small country.

Guan Xuqing smiled, and clapped his hands three times outside the hall. Zhao Bingjun, the director of the Imperial Security Bureau, who had been waiting outside, and several officers under his command laboriously carried several suitcases into them, slowly put them on the ground, and fell from the suitcases Hearing the sound, it seemed that there was something very heavy inside. Zhao Bingjun glanced at Hao Er with a half-smile, and left Dongnang Pavilion with his men.

Guan Xuqing got off Longta, walked up to the suitcase, opened one of them, and a burst of dazzling golden light shot out, making Hao Er unable to open his eyes.

Gold, all gold, golden and dazzling gold!

ps: friends, sad reminder!I was going to realize the promise of adding more flowers to fifty flowers today, but recently I have to prepare my graduation thesis for in-service graduate students, and I have to temporarily cancel the plan for adding more flowers in the future. I can’t say how long it will last, it may take more than a month , but I will try my best to keep updating two chapters every day, and I will make up for the chapters owed to everyone in the future. I am really sorry!

Wind and Thunder Agitate Three Thousand Miles Chapter 7

Guan Xuqing took out a gold bar from it, weighed it in his hand, and said with a mysterious smile: "I always think that nothing is as valuable as gold, Mr. Hao Er, now as long as you nod your head, the value in these boxes Five million dollars worth of gold is all yours!"

Hao Er didn't speak, he just stared blankly at the golden light emitted from the suitcase, his pupils became bigger and bigger, and his breathing became more and more rapid.After a long time, he suddenly woke up with a jolt, let out a long breath and said: "Maybe...maybe... Anyway, because of the friendship of a friend, I can't seem to find any excuse to refuse now. What's more, this is a request from His Majesty the Great Emperor, and I cannot refuse."

Guan Xuqing looked up and laughed loudly, and said: "There is a saying in China that those who know the current affairs are heroes, and you are a person who knows the current affairs. I would like to add that the empire does not want to use force on the issue of the Philippines, let alone send a single soldier." ..."

Hower spoke faster than before. He said: "This is not a problem. After returning to China, I will try to convince those old stubborn people in Congress as soon as possible. There are also many friends of mine in the Pentagon. I don't think it will be too troublesome to do this." , As for Mr. President, let alone, the whole world knows that he is an old friend of China, and I don’t think he will come forward to block this issue.”

Guan Xuqing asked with concern: "Roosevelt's health is very bad. I am very concerned. I have ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to call many times to greet me. I don't know how it is now?"

Hall looked distressed, and said, "It's true. The president's physical condition has been deteriorating after World War II, but he still insists on working more than 12 hours a day. If this continues..."

Before Hao Er finished speaking, Guan Xuqing already understood the meaning of his words, and couldn't help feeling sour in his heart. Roosevelt's always positive and optimistic face appeared in front of his eyes. Roosevelt grew up step by step by himself. A shy American boy who later became the all-powerful president of the United States, has always had a strong affection for China. Now that Roosevelt is seriously ill, he naturally feels uncomfortable. Just as he was about to say something, Dai Hongci, the director of the Telecommunications Bureau, hurried in. With a pale face, he said to the emperor, "US President Roosevelt passed away today."

Ah!

Roosevelt had been exhausted since returning from the World Peace Conference after World War II. For the first time in his life, he felt that the energy stored in his body had been exhausted.The assistant to the president who has worked with him for many years has long since fallen ill and has already offered to resign. Since then, the heavy burden of state affairs has also fallen on him.Roosevelt these days, feeling the urgency to address Congress, the sooner the better.

When the president speaks to Congress, he is prepared to speak while sitting.Let his enemies do the talking, he thought, since he wouldn't have to run in future elections anyway.In the crowded parliament hall, the master of ceremonies announced "the president has arrived" sounded.Roosevelt's wheelchair was pushed quickly amidst the stormy cheers.I saw him support himself with his strong arms, and sat down in the armchair in front of the microphone.The audience fell silent.As soon as he opened his mouth, he left the original speech and said in such a nonchalant, almost joking tone: "I hope you will forgive me for sitting in this unusual position and talking about what I have to say. But I know you Gotta understand how much easier I would be without 10-pound steel bars strapped to my legs, especially since I just finished a 1.4-mile trip."

"This has been a long and fruitful trip. But whether it is fully fruitful or not depends largely on you." The president's voice became deep and resonant due to emotion. “Because unless those of you who sit in this hall of the United States Congress, with the support of the American people, agree with Beijing’s agreement in principle and offer your active support, there will be no lasting results from this meeting.”

"We've got a solid few more years to go. I believe that the goals we Americans will work together, unwaveringly, selflessly and fearlessly, will only be achieved after the last brick has been laid on the edifice of international peace." .” Roosevelt was convinced: “We have already made a good start on the road to a peaceful world.”

The president's sonorous voice echoed through the hall, and now his tone had dropped again, and his concluding remarks were not impassioned rhetoric, but homely calm and frankness.He said, "Friends, that's all I can give you, because I feel that too well. I'm sure you feel it too."

There was a moment's silence to salute the president, and then cheers began.The sound erupted like a violent storm.Speaker Rayburn and Vice President Truman held his hand tightly.He climbed into the wheelchair and walked slowly through the passionate, deafening bursts of cheers.The Congress Hall did not calm down until the door closed behind him.