Beiyang reactionaries

In comparison, the actions of China Nanyang are much smaller and gentler.

Since the occupation of Sumatra, China has only deployed one division of land forces, one division of air forces, and a small amount of naval forces.Then it just supported the Sumatra Autonomous Government and established the Sumatra police system, that's all.Although it also helped the Sumatra Autonomous Government to form an army, the scale was very limited, only two regiments of army troops.There are not many Chinese troops deployed, so Britain does not feel too much threat.

Now Alexander Cadogan's request is whether China can persuade Japan.Japan has already controlled Java Island, so don't continue to cause trouble.

"Ambassador Cadogan, you have been in the Far East for many years, and you should be very clear about the situation in Japan. The situation in Japan is that the Japanese soldiers go their own way, and it is difficult for their government to control them. You want our country to help control their actions, I I can only say sorry, there is nothing we can do in this regard. However, if there is any problem in Nanyang, our country is very willing to mediate."

Alexander Cadogan squinted.

Duan Xun is very scheming.

China can't control Japan's actions, but if there is a problem in Nanyang, China is willing to mediate.This is not to raise China's status in Nanyang by a large margin.

But Alexander Cadogan never thought about discussing this issue with Duan Xun in detail.

Because of specific issues, professionals need to sit down and bargain.Therefore, Alexander Cadogan said: "The empire hopes that your country will become an important force for stabilizing Southeast Asia."

"It's our honor to do our part."

"Also, the Asian Joint Conference to be held this year, the empire does not want to see the Indian National Congress."

"Indian National Congress?"

Duan Xun nodded slightly.

Dao: "Our Asian Joint Conference is currently mainly referring to East Asian countries."

Although India is one of Britain's many colonies, it is the country where Britain's core interests lie.

In the "Joint Statement" of China and Japan last year, it was stated that the Asian Joint Conference will be held in September this year (1936).Asian governments and political parties of all ethnic groups are invited to participate.

Britain did not want to see the participation of the Indian National Congress.Because the Indian National Congress Party is currently the largest party in India and the leading party of the Indian National Liberation Movement.As their strength increases, there are more and more radical forces within them.These people, unlike Gandhi, demanded more force to expel the British and liberate India.The Indian National Liberation Movement has also caused the United Kingdom a great headache. The United Kingdom absolutely does not want to give up India.Therefore, Britain does not want China and Japan to support the Indian National Congress and let them influence Britain's control of India.

And Duan Xun's answer made Alexander Cadogan very satisfied.

Because Duan Xun stated that this time the Asian Joint Conference mainly refers to East Asian countries, and the underlying discourse does not include India.Let the UK rest assured that the Indian National Congress will not be invited to participate.

Duan Xun's promise alone was a great achievement for Alexander Cadogan.

"Prime Minister Duan, let me say that we have a deep foundation for cooperation."

Alexander Cadogan was in such a good mood that he began to speak more easily.Looking at Duan Xun, he said, "Prime Minister Duan, after hearing your explanation, I somewhat understand the 'Anti-Comintern Pact' you signed, and I will also explain it to London. But I hope this treaty will not become a treaty against other country's military agreement."

"of course."

Duan Xun nodded.

But my heart was very startled.

Britain is trying to completely guide the attacks of China and Germany to the Soviet Union.I hope that China and Germany will regard the Soviet Union as the number one enemy.Historically, the appeasement policies of Britain and France also hoped that Germany and the Soviet Union would fight.Britain still thinks this way now, and hopes that China, Germany, and the Soviet Union will conflict with the Soviet Union instead of targeting other people.But this is what Duan Xun hopes.

Because for now, Duan Xun is unwilling to have too much conflict with European and American countries.

So Duan Xun said with certainty: "Ambassador Cadogan, my meaning has always been very simple. As long as the Communist International stops their organization and stops interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, then our agreement will have no effect. As for This agreement will evolve to target your country, including other countries, and it will never happen."

"What if the Comintern continues to maintain the status quo?"

"Then this agreement will not only not be eliminated, but will continue to be strengthened."

"I understand."

Alexander Cadogan nodded.

Then he said: "Prime Minister Duan, as the imperial ambassador to China, I understand the 'anti-comintern agreement' signed by your country with Germany and Japan, and also understand your country's attitude towards the Communist International, and I express my deep sympathy. We hope that your country will not out of the scope of the 'Anti-Comintern Pact'."

"Should be."

"Prime Minister Duan, for the stability of the Far East and the peace of the world, I request the two countries to hold talks in Singapore."

"Sir, London has agreed with Sir."

Ambassador Plenipotentiary to China, such a position has great power.

The appointment of a plenipotentiary ambassador needs to be personally appointed by the head of state of the United Kingdom, and it also needs to be personally recognized by the head of state of China.For example, when China and Britain sent ambassadors to each other, when Alexander Cadogan became the British ambassador to China, Duan Xun met Alexander Cadogan in person and took over his credentials.

This is the plenipotentiary ambassador.

A plenipotentiary ambassador like Alexander Cadogan can make some decisions on his own at any time according to changes in the situation.According to the current situation in China, Alexander Cadogan decided to cooperate more with China.

The two sides conducted more in-depth negotiations.

But this is only Alexander Cadogan's own judgment.So after talking with Duan Xun, he immediately reported his thoughts to London.London attaches great importance to his opinion.Because China's status has become very important now, even a world hegemon like Britain cannot ignore China's role in the Far East and in the world.Especially under the current situation that Germany is vigorously wooing China and Japan, the Far East is becoming more and more important, and China is becoming more and more important.

After receiving Alexander Cadogan's opinion, there was a special discussion in London.

In the end Alexander Cadogan's opinion was adopted by London. On March 1936, 3, London replied to Alexander Cadogan, agreeing to his opinion and agreeing to negotiate with China.

"it is good."

Alexander Cadogan was overjoyed.

Finally, he got the result he wanted.He has been waiting for news from London these days, and he keeps explaining his views to his allies in London.If my opinion is not adopted by London, I will not be able to continue working in China by then.

After all, I talked to Duan Xun in person.

He and Duan Xun agreed to negotiate with each other.

But if he fails to succeed and convince London, how will he face Duan Xun in the future.The Chinese government must take his words as fart, thinking that he has no strength in London, and will never take himself seriously in the future.Then I will definitely not be able to do it as an ambassador.

Now that London has agreed to his opinion, things will be much easier to handle.

After China, Japan, and Germany signed the "Anti-Comintern Pact", France, the Soviet Union, and the United States responded relatively loudly, and their criticisms were also loud.France and the United States are worried that a new military bloc will appear in the world, which will affect their interests.

In particular, none of these three countries is a weak country.

If these three countries work together, they will be a strength that no one can underestimate.It is even stronger and has greater potential than the Allies in World War I.The current strength of China and Japan far exceeds that of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.Regardless of the size of the population or the size of the industry, it is not comparable to the original Austro-Hungarian Empire.So both France and the United States hope that China, Japan, and Germany will explain this cooperation, is it to form a military bloc?Is it targeting other countries?I mainly want to ask if it is aimed at France and the United States.But their dissatisfaction is just worry about the future.

The Soviet Union was furious by comparison.

Because of the "Anti-Comintern Pact" signed by China, Japan, and Germany, the target was directed at the Soviet Union.I still talked about the matter of the Communist International before, but the following directly stated that the three countries should not negotiate with the Soviet Union alone.The spearhead is completely directed at the Soviet Union.This hurt the Soviet Union very much.At present, China is deploying heavy troops in the northern region, and more and more troops are appearing in the northern region.

A large number of intelligence agencies in the Soviet Union also focused on China, because there are too many Chinese troops.

It's amazing.

In Xinjiang, Tangnu Wulianghai, Mongolia, and Heilongjiang, China has almost one million field troops deployed.In addition, China has the Construction Corps in the northern region, which is nearly 200 million troops.The Soviet Union has its own Agricultural Reclamation Corps, and it understands the role of the Construction Corps better than anyone else.It is true that it is usually farming, but once there is something to take up arms, it is the army.With so many troops, it can scare many countries to death.

Moreover, China is now developing its military, not only in terms of size, but also in the upgrading of military equipment.The aircraft, tanks, artillery and heavy artillery produced by China, and a large number of trucks used by the army are all shipped to the north.Moreover, construction continued in the northern region.