Chapter 0830 - Charcoal in the Snow?
Churchill was well aware that he was not liked by the king, and he had always been hostile and prejudiced against himself.
In particular, Churchill chose to support his brother's marriage to the widow, and in his opinion Edward VIII was much better than George VI.
"Looks like Viscount Halifax is right, what do you think?" George VI stood up a little irritably.
He was not a patient person, in fact he was furious at this time, and his heart was full of humiliation and anger.
His close friends and cabinet ministers suggested that he go into exile in Canada, where he would form a government-in-exile to deal with what could be a more complicated situation.
"Actually, I myself want to know... Historically, those who dared to resist eventually rose up, and those who chose to surrender disappeared. ”
"Aren't you afraid?"
"I'm scared to death, my majesty... I do not have the support of the wartime cabinet on the issue of the war effort, and I will truthfully inform the House of Commons later today. ”
In fact, this was Churchill's previous idea, and he was prepared to give in in principle, choosing whatever to say, as long as the conditions of the dwarf were not so harsh.
For example, to disarm the British, to occupy and control the British ports and colonies, or...... Turn the British government into a puppet of the NC.
But now, after meeting George VI and Charlie Lee, Churchill's mind has changed, and he hopes that they can bring him good luck.
Churchill was desperate to see good news for him, because he had heard enough bad news this month.
"I support you. George VI said abruptly.
Turning his head to look at him in surprise, Churchill's tone was full of disbelief;
"I firmly support you, and I have to admit that I have had concerns about you from the beginning, but no one in this country is as afraid of you as a prime minister as a dwarf. ”
George VI's tone was full of sincerity, in fact Churchill was not a good man, he was a difficult, mean, and difficult old bastard.
He likes to drink heavily, he is arrogant and does not listen to persuasion, his mind changes every second, and no one can figure out what is going on in his heart.
He is also, sleeps naked, and likes to run naked at home after taking a shower, which is called informality in his words.
But... But there is a kind of courage and confidence in him, which no one else has, with a strong incendiary nature.
He spoke with a noticeable stutter, but with a change in intonation, he was impassioned and orderly.
He was a natural orator, a giant of ideas, and sometimes even George VI was afraid.
It's just that now the country needs him.
Churchill needed someone who knew they couldn't win, but still led them to victory.
Moreover, for the sake of victory, for the sake of the country, for the dignity of the royal family, not to become the disgraced exiled king in the history of the British Empire, George VI gave up a lot.
For example, his face and dignity personally called to invite Li Zitao to London.
Seeing that Churchill had not yet reacted, George VI shook his head at Li Zitao and said, "Charlie!"
"Ahem, Your Excellency Prime Minister, I heard that you are working on a project, the generator. Li Zitao said in a definite and relaxed tone.
"How do you ......?" Churchill wanted to ask him how he knew, but when he saw His Majesty the King beside him, he already got the answer.
"Yes, we have more than 300,000 heroes stranded across the strait, who are able to see their homeland but cannot come back,
I'm requisitioning all the ships I can to pick up our heroes across the Channel as long as they're still afloat. ”
"I trust the confidence of His Excellency the Prime Minister and the British people, but to make your plans go more smoothly, I have brought some gifts to the UK. ”
Li Zitao smiled proudly and said to the door: "Angel." ”
Dressed in a work skirt with a shorter hem, Snow White, who was above her knees, walked in through the door, nodded to each of them, and handed him a piece of paper.
"Here. Li Zitao handed the list to Churchill.
"Let me see. Churchill stretched out his trembling hand, which was his old problem, and he was no longer young, and took the hanging glasses from his pocket and put them on.
6 cruise ships of more than 50,000 tons, 120 YS-130 medium transport aircraft, 40 NG-14 bombers, 110 D-22 Lightning interceptors......
Churchill's hands trembled even more, and he looked up at Li Zitao and asked in an incredible tone: "This, these... How?"
He didn't think that Li Zitao would defy the United States' Neutrality Act for the sake of the so-called aristocratic glory of the British Empire. ’
"These are produced at our factory in Canada, and the five cruise ships are under the name of CGT Shipping, which just five days ago has been freed from the control of the parent company.
The current CGT is a British company, both inside and out, owned by Barclays, the largest banking institution in the UK. ”
Li Zitao put the relevant documents on the table, and these companies had nothing to do with the United States from the inside out.
The Canadian factories are only licensed to Skunk's technology, and it has nothing to do with Skunk who they give or sell what they produce.
The ships are also non-American, so as not to violate the new 'Neutrality Act'. ’
Of course, this is just to make Li Zitao and the skunk stand on their feet in the law, in fact, the Germans are afraid that they will be eager to stuff him into a meat grinder and crush him.
"Where are they?" said Churchill, standing up excitedly, he wanted to see this now, as the clouds over his head receded.
"Right in the port, when they are unloaded and transported to the base, refueled, loaded, they can be immediately put into the war,
I think with the support of these aircraft, your retreat plan will be safer!"
Hearing him say this, Churchill was in awe, stepped forward and grabbed his hand and shook it vigorously, and muttered in a rather choked tone: "Thank you, thank you." ”
No one can understand the pressure he has been under since becoming Prime Minister, the feeling of falling into an abyss has always been with him, like a nightmare that wants to consume his mind and soul.
Now, at this very moment, Churchill finally sees hope, thank goodness.
"Okay, we won't disturb your busy time, and hope to hear the good news soon. George VI patted him on the arm and motioned with his eyes for Li Zitao to leave with him.
After exiting Churchill's mansion, the two men sat in a special carriage at Buckingham Palace, where the sound of horses' hooves echoed through the silent streets.
"Charlie, thank you. George VI said with a blank face.
"No thanks, by the way, I want to take over those properties as soon as possible, including Windsor Castle... Do you have time for someone to show me around?"
Li Zitao said in an angry tone, so that the little gratitude in George VI's heart was thrown out of the clouds.
This damned, stingy, insatiable, mean, inferior scum.