While the peace talks between Germany and Britain were progressing rapidly, discordant voices were heard in the far East.

The Japanese Konoe government made a solemn statement to the British government through radio broadcasts and the German Foreign Office.

His Majesty the Emperor, with the most sincere goodwill, sent Yoyoshi Matsuoka as his plenipotentiary to mediate the war between Germany and Great Britain.

Unfortunately, the Churchill government, which had no gentlemanly manners, was not grateful and rudely expelled Matsuoka from the peace talks.

The barbarism of the British was a great wound to the feelings of the Japanese people.

The British government must publicly apologize for the insult to the emperor and compensate for the losses caused by the war, otherwise the troops of the Japanese Empire will continue to defend the dignity of the emperor with their swords.

After receiving Japan's statement, the Attlee government urgently asked Germany for its views on Japan's statement through Aiden, who was negotiating in Berlin.

Ribbentrop assured Aiden that Japan's statement only represented Japan's unilateral attitude and had nothing to do with Germany, still less would it affect the peace talks between the two countries.

After receiving Aiden's report, Attlee was relieved and immediately instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to refute Japan.

The British Foreign Office called Japan's demands vexatious, and claimed that the British Empire would not accept blackmail from any country, let alone be intimidated by the threat of war.

The Japanese Konoe government immediately expressed regret over the British reaction, and then accelerated its attack on Southeast Asia under the high-sounding banner of establishing the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere and establishing the Imperial Paradise.

The deep hostility between Britain and Japan caused a laugh in the White House from Roosevelt.

Roosevelt laughed. To Secretary of State Hull and others, he said: "It seems that we must do our duty as friends, postpone our debt collection indefinitely, and continue to aid our British friends." Until they reverse their inferiority in the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. In addition to this, we must tighten the trade embargo on Japan and curb Japan's expansion in the Pacific. ”

"Mr. President, Japan is now connected by sea with Germany, and Japan can buy all the supplies they need from Germany at any time, and, moreover, the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was seeking to join the Axis powers. Once the Soviet Union joined the Axis powers, the Axis powers would no longer have any shortage of resources. Hull said.

"That's exactly what I'm saying. We had to do two things, one was to send a diplomatic mission to deal with the Germans, to try to discourage or delay their expansion into the Atlantic. Buy time for our combat readiness while avoiding simultaneous operations on two fronts, the Pacific and Atlantic.

There is also the need to persuade Congress to allocate funds to the Navy to accelerate combat readiness. I have a hunch that war is getting closer and closer. As for the USSR, it was not a country that could be controlled, we could not do it, neither could the Germans and Japan, and the resources of the USSR would not be easily obtained by Japan and Germany. Roosevelt said.

"I have selected a group of the most capable diplomats. Ready to leave for Europe. Hull said.

"Tomorrow, I'm going to see them, and then I'm going to let them go. It can't be delayed any longer. Roosevelt said

In Berlin, Germany, in the Chancellery, just after a sumptuous dinner, Chen Dao and Goering followed Hitler into the office.

After the three of them drank coffee and chatted a few words, Hitler suddenly asked, "The British problem has been solved." Shouldn't we discuss what to do with Russia? ”

Chen Dao smiled and exchanged a look with Goering.

How much of a grievance did the bearded old Xi and the bearded Stalin have? It's incomprehensible to always be obsessed with going to Russia to kill people and set fire to grab territory.

"We were on the defensive on the Eastern Front," Goering said. There was no plan for the attack, let alone corresponding material reserves. And we are now in peace talks with the British, and I do not propose to fight Russia before the end of the peace talks, lest the British have some dangerous idea and let the victories we have just received fly away. The war against Russia, I would suggest that it be placed next year. ”

Hitler simply nodded to Goering, did not comment on his proposal, and then looked at Chen Dao with a smile.

"Heinz, what do you think about the war in Russia?"

"I would also recommend it for next year. For example, Germany today is like a company that has just passed its start-up period and is in dire need of stability.

There was an ancient philosopher in the East who said that it is easy to pull eggs when you take a big step. So I think what Germany really needs now is an internal reorganization, digesting our existing occupation zones, not a massive expansion.

On the other hand, Germany was portrayed in the world as a gangster, slashing people at every turn.

After a series of PR actions, our image has been somewhat whitewashed, but it is not enough.

If a war against Russia were to be suddenly launched at this time, the lofty image that we had worked so hard to build would be completely ruined.

And it is the only thing in the gang to cut people in person, and the real boss has always been hiding behind the scenes, directing Ma Tsai to cut people.

Germany has now been upgraded to a gangster country, and it can't always do the things of the horse boys.

Hiding behind the scenes, manipulating the horses to cut down people is the next thing Germany should do, and I have given this kind of behavior a scientific name, which is called proxy war. ”

This time it was Hitler's turn to look at Goering face to face.

Goering coughed lightly and pretended to reprimand Chen: "Heinz, you are in front of the Führer, how can you use such words to describe Germany?" ”

Chen Dao blamed himself very facelessly: "Führer, I'm sorry, I just think it's very vivid, very vivid, and easy to understand. ”

Hitler waved his hand to show that it didn't matter, frowned and said: "Let me think about it, you mean to let Japan be the horse boy in our hands, and cut people instead of us, no, whether to go or to conquer, do you mean that?" ”

"That's what it means, let the Japanese charge at the front desk, we hide behind and sell all kinds of war materials, and then wait and see how the world situation changes, and then look for opportunities to make a move, and get the maximum results with the least benefit." Chen Dao said.

"But with Russia's strength, which country has enough strength to be our horse boy to confront Russia?" Goering asked.

"That's what I want to ask." Hitler said.

Chen Dao pinched his chin and made it feel like a toothache.

"Your thinking is too narrow. Actually, what I want to say is, can we think of a way to turn Russia into our agent, let him beat the whole world, and then we will stand up and be the savior. ”

Hitler's eyes lit up suddenly, he raised his right hand and pointed at Chen Dao and shouted excitedly: "Heinz, your train of thought really scares me, but I like it very much." Is there a plan? Tell me. ”

"I just had a vague idea, and I don't have a plan yet." Chen Dao shook his head and said.

"It's okay, I've decided to start a war against Russia as early as next year, and you still have plenty of time to think of your plan." Hitler said.

"Führer, you are so wise, as a general, I would most like to meet a commander with a vision like you."

Chen Dao did not hesitate to put a high hat on Hitler.

Contrary to Chen Dao's expectations, Hitler smiled shyly.

"Heinz, what do you think about the future of Germany, apart from proxy wars?"

After pondering for a few seconds, Chen Dao said: "Germany was just unified in 1871, and it has only been 70 years now, and I can fully say that Germany is a very young country, and we lack the experience of governing an intercontinental power. However, fortunately, there is the wisdom of our predecessors, which provides us with two ideas. ”

"What's the idea?" Hitler stared at Chen Dao and asked.

"First, build high walls, accumulate grain, and slow down your reign."

After listening to Chen Dao's explanation of the meaning of the nine-character mantra, Hitler asked: "What is the second line of thought?" ”

"The car is on the same track, the book is the same, the text is the same, and the weights and measures are unified." (To be continued)