Chapter 159: A Big Event
Flanders' gaffe surprised everyone present, and everyone was also curious about what kind of news the spokesperson of European and American countries in Shanghai would be shocked.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have bad news for you. Facing everyone's curious eyes, Flender calmed down his shocked feelings.
"Just now there was news from the British Empire itself, Germany carried out a surprise attack on Poland in the early hours of this morning, and now Poland is very unoptimistic, and the Germans launched this attack, which will affect the whole world. ”
This news was shocking to the Europeans, especially the British and French, who understood perfectly well in their hearts why Germany was attacking Poland, this was for revenge, revenge for the defeat in the First World War, the Germans were not willing to be oppressed by the victorious countries in the First World War, then the attack on Poland was the beginning of the war rolling to Europe.
"**, how could this be, the Germans went to war without declaring it"
"Is the Polish government made of bread, it was so easy to be raided"
"What bullshit is the Treaty of Versailles, it is not binding at all, let's let the brave soldiers of the British Empire teach the Germans a lesson"
"It was up to the Gallic rooster to defeat the Germans"
Basically everyone with yellow hair in the restaurant is discussing this matter, and the black-haired Chinese are obviously very calm, not to mention that Germany attacked Poland, even if it hits the United States, it doesn't matter to everyone, as long as it doesn't hit China. What's more, Germany also invaded China and occupied Qingdao, and it is better for everyone in Europe to be beaten into a dog's head.
"Mr. Flanders, Germany's attack on Poland will indeed have far-reaching effects, especially to change the current world pattern, and Germany has always colluded with Italy and Japan, you must be worried that the European continent will be overwhelmed by the flames of war, there is an old saying in China: far water can't quench the thirst of the near, it's useless for you to worry now, you can't solve the problems of Europe in Shanghai, it's better to sit down and eat this lunch, and then express your opinions, let's discuss the current situation. ”
"Miss Zhou is right, you Chinese often say: people are iron rice is steel, if you don't eat a meal, you are hungry and panicked, everyone continues to eat. We'll look into the war later. Seeing Zhou Min say this, Flender felt that no matter how big the matter was, it couldn't be solved now, and it was important to fill his stomach.
In fact, Zhou Min said lightly, and he was also worried, if the war in Europe ignited, he would be powerless against China, and the last protective umbrella of Shanghai would disappear at that time, so he must take advantage of this buffer time to make a lot of money and prepare for the future.
After lunch, Flanders and the others, who were originally in high spirits, said goodbye and left, and Zhou Min guessed that they should go back to discuss countermeasures. The rest of the personnel were left to their own devices, and they began to play in the entertainment hall inside the hotel, and sports such as billiards were greatly praised.
Zhou Min also played cards with the group for a while, and won more and coaxed everyone to be very happy. It was not until the evening that most of the guests left, and many of the merchants who came here chose to stay here. It's a good sign.
"Go to the newspaper office" and walk out of the hotel, Zhou Min and Principal Zhang got into the car, and Wang Zhimin and others stayed in the hotel to entertain guests.
"Minmin, the opening of the hotel today is still very successful. But I don't think you're happy?"
"Headmaster, I'm worried about what Flanders said. ”
"Was it Germany's attack on Poland? This incident has some impact on the international community, but it is a good thing for us in China, because when the war in Europe is ignited, these wolf-minded foreigners will weaken their control over us. ”
"However, principal, what I am worried about is precisely this matter, the weakening of the control power of the British team in Shanghai indicates the strengthening of the Japanese control of Shanghai, I heard that the 76th is about to move recently, once Britain and France and other countries withdraw from Shanghai, we will have no place. ”
"Minmin, you're right, I ignored it. ”
"Principal, I think we should prepare early, evacuate as much as possible, and if you can't leave, go into the shadows, Shanghai will become more and more dangerous. ”
In the process of chatting, the newspaper office arrived.
"Bill, you've been working hard lately, you're almost always busy at the hotel, and you're back here in a hurry today. ”
"Boss Minmin, you're so polite, I like this kind of fulfilling busyness, and when I come back this afternoon, I'll be collecting information everywhere. Information. Finally got some news, it's going to be printed now, I'll see you tomorrow, here's the content. ”
Zhou Min and Principal Zhang took the newspaper and read it carefully, the content of the newspaper was quite detailed, explaining why Germany attacked Poland and what kind of evil intentions it harbored, and also made comments at the end. By the way, I popularized the history of the First World War, and the title of the article is called reincarnation and revenge, which is full of blood when I listen to it.
"The content is very good, let's send a report tomorrow, and set aside a page to introduce the hotel, and give our hotel a good publicity." ”
For Zhou Min, although he knows a lot and can do very little, the impact of Germany's attack on Poland is very great for the high-level in all aspects.
"Boss, it seems that the seeds of hatred left by the First World War have sprouted, and the flames of war will soon sweep across Europe, do you know what I am most worried about now?"
"It is the Japanese who will concentrate all their forces against us. ”
"Yes, without the containment of Western countries, the Japanese will be even more unscrupulous. We have a hard time ahead. ”
"Chairman, I don't agree with what you said. ”
"Huh?"
"We are not bitter in the future, we have always been bitter. ”
"Hahahaha" The two of them snuffed out the eyes in their hands, looked at each other and laughed.
And the atmosphere in Chongqing is very relaxed.
Originally, there was no confidence in this battle, and there were often people who lobbied for an armistice, peaceful coexistence and the like. Chiang Kai-shek's heart is also shaken, and he has been in frequent contact with the Japanese envoys recently, but now the big stone in his heart has landed, Germany has made a move against Poland, and sooner or later he will form an alliance with the Japanese, and if he wants to defeat Europe, Russia is not a vegetarian, and Japan can just contain the hungry army in the northeast of China, and no military strategist will let go of this kind of opportunity. Moreover, Germany, Italy and Japan are ambitious, and sooner or later they will become public enemies of the world.
"Don't pay attention to the Japanese envoy, let him leave, and tell the Japanese that if he fights, then he will fight, and China is not a vegetarian. ”
"Yes, the student will do it. ”
At the base camp in Tokyo, Japan, men in military uniforms and samurai uniforms kneel on the ground, and in front of them is a middle-aged and elderly man wearing a black samurai uniform embroidered with golden chrysanthemums.
"Your Royal Highness, at about 4 o'clock this morning, 53 German divisions, 2,800 tanks, 6,000 artillery pieces, more than 2,000 aircraft, and 40 ships, divided into three routes from the southwest, northwest, and north, launched a surprise attack on Poland without declaring war. Now that Poland is in the possession of Germany, a telegram was received from the German side this afternoon. ”
The man known as His Royal Highness indifferently poured the tea in the pot into the jade cup, took it to his nose and sniffed it, then looked up at the man who was speaking, and motioned for him to continue.
"The German side wants to sign an alliance with us. ”
"That dwarf has a good plan, he wants us to contain the Russians. Hatohiko said with a smile.
"I think so, Your Royal Highness, as long as the flames of war are ignited in Europe, the whole of Asia will be ours. ”
"Abe-kun is right, the sun of the Great Japanese Empire will eventually shine on the earth. ”
"Ha Yi, swear allegiance to the emperor. The Prime Minister, Nobuyuki Abe and the first minister, immediately bowed their heads and said.