Beiyang reactionaries

As long as the Battle of Imphal is won, the formation of the British-Indian Army is not too urgent.Unexpectedly, such an important city as Dhaka fell into the hands of Japan.The situation suddenly became very difficult.

Wavell needs to go back and re-negotiate with those powerful factions in India.The compromise that should be compromised, anyway, they must agree to form a new British-Indian army as soon as possible.

"Marshal, don't worry. With me here, Calcutta will never have any problems."

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"At the end of August?"

"Yes."

Cordell Hull is actually all ready to fly to China.But the news from the Chinese Foreign Ministry surprised Roosevelt and Cordell Hull.Because China turned down Cordell Hull's invitation to visit China immediately.Tell the United States that the Asian Joint Conference is coming soon, Duan Xun is preparing for the meeting, and currently has no time to receive Cordell Hull.

It is hoped that the meeting can be postponed until the end of August.

There are not many such things.

After all, the United States is already very sincere, and the Secretary of State of the United States will visit Beijing in person.But why did China refuse?

Roosevelt frowned and asked, "What does China mean? Is there something new between China and Japan?"

Roosevelt was quick to judge.

The negotiations between China and the United States are going very smoothly.Stilwell's trip to China this time was very fruitful, and he had a smooth talk with Wang Jingwei.For the United States, it is not afraid that China will raise conditions, but it is afraid that China will not raise conditions.Because as long as China is willing to put forward conditions, then everything will be easy to handle.

Both Wang Jingwei and Stilwell have already talked about the specific situation of the islands in the Pacific Ocean. This is the biggest progress in the negotiations.Because China is willing to talk about the ownership of specific Pacific islands, that is to say, China agrees with the proposal made by the United States.This includes preparations for the severance proposed by the United States and the arms deal with the Axis powers.Otherwise, it would be impossible for China to talk about specific island issues in the Pacific Ocean.

This is a good thing.

Now that the two sides have talked about this point, the two sides have already entered the core issue.So higher-level negotiations are a matter of course.Cordell Hull is the Secretary of State of the United States. He personally stated that he wanted to visit China. Logically speaking, China should not refuse.Because this is a matter of course.

But how could this happen.

Although it was not a rejection, it also delayed the negotiation for more than a month.Therefore, Roosevelt immediately judged that something must have happened between China and Japan.Otherwise, China has no reason to refuse Cordell Hull's visit.

"Have."

Cordell Hull nodded.

Said: "We have recently received news that Japanese Foreign Minister Masaoyuki Ya went to Beijing to meet with high-level Chinese officials. We have not yet grasped the details of what was discussed. Chairman, Vice Chairman Wang Jingwei, Cabinet Vice Premier Zhang Jiaao, Director Chen Guangfu of the Materials Committee, and Bank of China President Bei Zuyi all met separately. Moreover, the Bank of Communications of China has also started negotiations with the Japanese side to discuss the issue of loans.”

The United States wants to develop relations with China, so it also has some understanding of the leaders of the Chinese government.

Roosevelt heard these names, and most people Roosevelt have heard of them.Especially Li Jishen and Wang Jingwei, who are the top giants in Chinese politics.When Gu Zhengzhi went to Beijing to meet these people, he must discuss important issues.Otherwise, how could so many high-level Chinese officials meet with Gu Zhengzhi, and the Japanese Foreign Minister Gu Zhengzhi would not go to Beijing if there is no major event.Ordinary matters can be left to the ambassador.

"loan?"

"Yes. The China Bank of Communications sent out high-level figures. This is definitely not necessary for normal negotiations, so we judged that the loan amount between China and Japan this time should not be small."

"A loan at this time?"

Roosevelt thought for a while and said, "Japan is going to make a big deal with China. They are going to make a big arms deal. With so many high-level Chinese officials coming forward, the number this time will be amazing."

"It should be so."

Cordell Hull nodded.

Some said angrily: "The Chinese are too unethical. While negotiating with us, they want to talk about arms trade with Japan. Don't they know that my country and Japan are currently fighting fiercely in the Pacific War? Let's analyze Japan's foreign exchange It is almost bottoming out, and it is impossible to buy arms from China as before. I didn’t expect that since China returned loans to Japan, they would use these loans to let Japan buy arms. What does this mean? It means that even if Japan Without money, China would rather borrow money than continue the arms trade with Japan?"

Cordell Hull was really, really mad.

Obviously the two sides have already negotiated, and the talks have been very good, and have even entered the core issue, but what does this mean.China itself gave Japan a loan, and then allowed Japan to use this loan to buy Chinese weapons.But seeing Cordell Hull angry, Roosevelt was not angry at all, but smiled.

After Cordell Hull vented, he found that Roosevelt was not angry at all.On the contrary, looking at Roosevelt's appearance, he was very happy to hear the news.

"Franklin (Roosevelt), what do you mean?"

"It's a good thing, it's a good thing, and it's a very good thing. The two of us should drink some wine now and celebrate."

"Franklin, you won't..."

Cordell Hull looked at Roosevelt and couldn't understand why Roosevelt was so happy.The purpose of the negotiations between the United States and China is to hope that China and Japan will cut off the arms trade.If a major industrial country like China continues to support Japan in this way, the United States will suffer more and more losses in the Pacific Ocean.Because of this, the United States would rather share some Pacific cakes with China than cut off the arms trade between China and Japan.Although there is no accurate information now, Japan's loan from China is obviously to buy arms from China.Roosevelt should be angry about such a thing, but why is Roosevelt even happier.

According to Cordell Hull, Roosevelt was not mentally ill.

Roosevelt shook his head and said, "Kordell, I don't have any questions. I'm happy because this is indeed something worthy of congratulations. Tell me why China insisted on pushing the meeting with you until the end of August in order to complete This business. Then why are they in such a hurry to complete this business? In fact, negotiating with us can also complete this business. "

"You mean China is ready to make a deal with us?"

"Correct."

Roosevelt lit his cigarette, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "China is ready to reach an agreement with us. It is precisely because of this that they will make the last deal. It is also to prepare to reach an agreement with us." Agreement, they let you visit China at the end of August. They want to use this time to complete what they want to do. Because after reaching an agreement with us, it is impossible to do these businesses again. Although the arms trade once or twice It's very annoying, but it's not a big deal. After all, one or two arms business, even if it is relatively large, is unlikely to change this war. Only China is willing to cut off the arms trade with Japan. This is what we need .Now that China has shown such an attitude, can you tell me that I can be unhappy?"

"That's the truth."

Cordell Hull nodded and also smiled.

Yes.

China is obviously preparing to sell things suddenly before signing a treaty with the United States.Although such a transaction is very unfavorable for the United States in a short period of time.Because a large amount of China's arms flowed into Japan's hands, it would further strengthen Japan's strength in the Pacific.But in the long run, that's the best thing.Because China is preparing to cut off the arms trade with Japan.

"However, we can't be so used to China, or China really wants everything. At present, we don't have much restraint on China, which is not good for our future negotiations. General Marshall, is the British side asking for help?"

"At present, Britain is very passive on the India-Myanmar battlefield. Just two days ago, the Japanese army captured Dhaka, an important city in eastern India, and cut off the connection between the rear and the front of the British and Indian troops. Therefore, we hope that our air force will support them. "

Marshall nodded.

Both Wavell and Mountbatten were in a hurry and sent telegrams to London one after another.Therefore, Churchill personally sent a telegram to the United States, requesting the support of the United States.U.S. air forces are required to enter India to fight.

"General Marshall, you can arrange this. We will not only send in, but also send in a large force. We will send 40 to 50 air squadrons to India to help the British army gain air supremacy. The India-Myanmar region happens to be in China In the southwest direction, we need to have our own strength here. In the future, no matter whether we evacuate that place or continue to stay there, we will be able to bargain with China."

Now the United States has no bargaining chip to restrain China, so Roosevelt wants to create this bargaining chip.

Taking advantage of the opportunity that Britain now invites itself, it sends troops into India.Moreover, Japan puts too much pressure on the United States in the Pacific Ocean, and it is also a good way to attack the Japanese army from other aspects.

"Yes."

"How's Darlan?"

"There are still some worries. The biggest worry is that in the past few years of fighting, the North African army has caused a large number of casualties of the British army, and the British army has lost about 14 people here. Including the 'Torch Project' this time Our troops also suffered nearly [-] casualties. He was very worried about the safety of these officers and soldiers under his command. He was worried that we would retaliate against them."

"In this way, I will write a letter to General Darlan myself, and you will send a plane to General Eisenhower. Let him forward the letter to Darlan. Compared with de Gaulle, I prefer a man of interest like Darlan. If Darlan is willing to We cooperate and I would very much like to support him in forming a new French government."

"Yes."

After Roosevelt finished deploying, he let out a long sigh of relief.

Although many things have caused him headaches this year, things are slowly turning around now.As long as there is a turnaround, it will be fine.