"What? The Duke and Lady of Windsor ran away from the Bahamas? Churchill was shocked when he heard this thunderbolt on a sunny day, his hand shook, and the cigar ash couldn't help but fall on his pants, but he didn't realize it, "When did this happen?" ”

"It's been a while, maybe 2-3 weeks. Pen %Fun %Pavilion www.biquge.info"

"How did he run? 2-3 weeks? Joke! Churchill was furious, "What about the man in charge of his care?" Bring in Director Menzies, and I'm going to ask about it. ”

In order to avoid interference from the pro-German Duke of Windsor, the British government arranged for him to serve as governor of the island nation of the Bahamas, the northernmost island of the West Indies, and also arranged for people to spy on him.

"Our people, dead!" Menzies also received information, but the news he reported made Churchill even more worried, "It's not 2-3 weeks, it's been at least a month, I just got information that he was seen haunting Lisbon." ”

"Lisbon?" Churchill now bothered to pursue the whole matter, and it was clear that there were not many people in the Bahamas who could restrain the Duke of Windsor, and if anyone wanted to save this important man, it would be easy to succeed. At that time, the communication conditions were so underdeveloped, and the navigation conditions were poor, didn't the Emperor Napoleon also return to Paris from Elba?

"What is he doing in Lisbon? Ready to surrender to the Germans? Churchill immediately sensitively thought of a possibility, "Is it through the Brazilian-Portuguese line?" ”

Although Menzies did not have any evidence, his intuition told him that this guess was correct, and it was unknown whether Portugal itself or someone had done it in the name of Portugal. Had it not been for France's declaration of war on Britain, Churchill's decision to take further control of France's remaining colonies in the West Indies and French Guiana in South America would have been blocked for much longer.

"What do they want to do? Are you going to get rid of me and the king? Churchill was furious, "This is betrayal, this is treason, who is behind it?" I'm going to hang them one by one. ”

"I'm afraid...... It's hard. Menzies spoke with difficulty.

"Huh?" Churchill raised his head, his eyes shining coldly, and asked in a deep voice, "Do you know something?" ”

"I don't know about this, except for being ordered by you to track down possible traitors in the high-ranks, I have not intervened in the affairs of the big people."

"And what do you mean by that?"

"Former Prime Minister Baldwin was seen paying a visit to the King, and it is unknown what they were talking about, but His Majesty's expression was heavy......"

Hearing Baldwin's three words, Churchill knew that the problem was big, Baldwin is a bigwig in the Conservative Party, has served as prime minister three times, and his qualifications are much deeper than Chamberlain and the Earl of Halifax, he does not believe that Baldwin, who is already in his twilight years, will have something to do to meet the king, there must be a shocking conspiracy in this.

"Can you figure it out? This is important for Great Britain. Churchill did not dare to act rashly, and decided to open the gap through the intelligence system first.

"Actually, I suggest you go directly to your majesty, it may be better."

"I see, I'm going to see you tonight." Churchill nodded, and immediately thought, "No, I'm going to be questioned by MPs in the evening, and I have to be there......"

The phone rang suddenly, and the secretary answered the phone and said, "Your Majesty has asked someone to call, he has some things to communicate with the Prime Minister, if it is convenient for you, can you go over now?" It won't take you long. ”

"Now?" Churchill looked at the wall clock pointing to 5 o'clock, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Then prepare the car for me immediately, I will go immediately, I must be back before 6 o'clock, and there will be a parliamentary question at 7 o'clock." ”

"I heard that the French are going to declare war on us?" After the meeting, King George VI asked worriedly.

"Yes, but Your Majesty, there is nothing to worry about, General de Gaulle and the Free France will be with us, and history will prove that the Petain regime is only a handful of traitors and careerists, who will eventually be hanged on the pillar of shame." Churchill tried his best to comfort the other side, "I have given the order to seize as soon as possible the last remaining French colony in the Western Hemisphere and make them pay allegiance to the Free France, I will give Paris a little color, and the United States has said that it will send its navy to cooperate with our offensive." ”

"I heard that France is going to attack our colonies in Africa, in that case, will South Africa be able to hold it?"

"There is no problem at all, South Africa has 500,000 troops, which is several times more numerous than the enemy, and there is continuous support from the United States, there is no problem at all."

"What about India?"

"The situation in India is worse, but we are also very strong, I have ordered General Slim to lead the troops south to stop the enemy, we just suffered a loss in the sense of surprise, as long as we adjust our strategy, strengthen our confidence, and replace capable and courageous generals, we can win the battle."

"Winston, you're always so confident, and I feel so much better to hear that." George VI suddenly showed a deep sense of exhaustion, and said in a wordy manner, "It would be much better if they had as much faith as you do." ”

"Them?" Churchill immediately asked, "Your Majesty, who are they?" ”

George VI didn't say anything directly, but asked, "Do you know anything about my brother, the Duke of Windsor?" ”

"I just heard, it seems like he left the Bahamas for Portugal? As Governor of the Bahamas, he could not leave his post without reason. ”

"It's not a matter of desertion, Winston ......," said George VI in a sad tone, "and there is an old statesman whom I respect to bring some advice about the Duke of Windsor, and the situation is very unpleasant. ”

"What does he want to do?" Churchill nervously asked, "Is he going to join the enemy?" ”

"It's not that bad." George VI shook his head, "I know who he is, no one can force him to bow his head, and he is not an unscrupulous figure, otherwise he would still be a king now." ”

The Duke of Windsor's "love for the country and not for beauty" was widely circulated, and Churchill nodded involuntarily.

"This politician wants me and the government to move to Canada."

"What? They're crazy! Can the government still be called Great Britain if it leaves the British Isles? Churchill thought for a moment and then said, "But I have no objection to the royal family leaving London for Canada, where it is safer." ”

"It's not about simply migrating." George VI's expression was very sad, but he still couldn't hide it, "They believe that for the fundamental interests of the people of Great Britain, in order to alleviate the threat of this war to the British Empire, they want the royal family and government to go to Canada, as for the homeland, as for the homeland, as for the homeland ......"

"How's it going?"

"As for the natives, there may be a need for a new king who has the courage to sacrifice his personal reputation and interests." George VI wept silently, "I told them that I would rather abdicate than divide Great Britain, but they told me it was the best option. ”

"They put pressure on you? Persecuting you by all means? ”

"No, they are begging me to look out for the long-term interests of Britain. Winston, I really don't know that the situation has deteriorated to this point, and I don't know how hard the people are living......" George VI wept, "I don't want to run away, I don't want to surrender, but I can't watch the people suffer. They told me that since this summer, the infant mortality rate has increased 14 times because of malnutrition, and that people are our foundation and that the British Empire cannot live without a future. ”

So, what is their logic? Evacuation of native nationals to Canada? ”

"Those who are willing to go to Canada will be evacuated by plane and transportation conditions, and those who are unwilling to go will continue to stay in their homeland. They want you to lead the government to Canada, and they will form a new government on their home soil and support a new king. ”

"And then they can pledge allegiance to Hitler?"

"I don't know what to do next."

"Is it a handful of careerists doing something?" Churchill was unusually annoyed, "I will let them know the consequences." ”

"Not a handful, but a lot of people, and he showed me a co-signed paperwork with the names of MPs, and I counted them, including at least 70 per cent of MPs, across the Conservatives, Labour, Liberals and independents, and although they all indicated that it was a personal opinion, I don't think it was easy." George VI recovered some of his emotions and said calmly, "Today Congress has asked you about France, and if you refuse to accept it, next week or next month, there will be an impeachment case against the government." In addition, many lawmakers expressed strong dissatisfaction with the transfer of shipyard workers. ”

Churchill was deeply shocked by the 70 per cent ratio, and he realized that the hands behind his back had been successfully put together, and that Baldwin could not have had so much energy alone, and now he was in a state of confusion. The terrible prospect of "restoration" made him somewhat restless. What's worse is that, judging from the performance of Menzies's words today, the intelligence agencies should be aware, and there are only two possibilities for this situation at present: first, Menzies himself has taken refuge in the other side; Second, the other party is too big, and even Menzies has to retreat.

"Can you give me full and full authority?" Churchill made a gesture that meant it for nothing.

"Can't! Don't even think about it! George VI flatly refused, "He is my brother, no matter what he wants to do, it is always for the good of this country, not to mention, he told me the truth so frankly, I can't use such indiscriminate means." ”

"Your Majesty......" Churchill stomped his foot in a hurry.

"You can think about the relocation again, but I don't allow you to fight the Duke of Windsor's idea, if you dare to touch him, I will announce my abdication tomorrow!" George VI was extremely resolute, "This position was originally given to me by him, and it is not a big deal to give it back to him, at least we can't kill each other." ”

After Churchill left, Queen Elizabeth came out of the inner sanctuary and asked with concern, "Will there be a civil war?" ”

"Nope! I'll never let that happen! (To be continued.) )