Chapter Eighty-One: The British Wilted
The bombing campaign of the African People's Army Air Force continued back and forth for a whole day, and as Lieutenant General Mokqin reported that the bombing campaign by the Africans lasted only one day, killing and wounding nearly 10,000 British soldiers. Their air raids today were almost indiscriminate bombing, and they were clearly engaged in psychological intimidation, because after the bombing by their air force, the land forces of the indigenous army did not attack. Instead, we let the artillery units carry out fire strikes on us, and finally chose to surrender in desperation.
After the surrender of the British defenders, in order to welcome the arrival of the main British force and the outbreak of the next fierce battle, Li Junhao did not let himself go out again, but stopped in place to rest, and at the same time ordered the whole army to start large-scale construction of fortifications in various defense areas. At the same time, I was still a little nervous. But what has happened is to continue, so Lee Jun-ho also began frequent jet lag in various troops.
At this time, there were four or five Britons sitting in the conference room of the British Prime Minister's official residence in Downing Street, London, England.
"I think you already know that our army in the African colonies ******** has failed one after another in defense. The rebel forces are now very strong, and the fighting strength of their army and air force should not be underestimated. Our intelligence department even learned that the other side has a navy that is not very large. What this means, I don't say, everyone knows. "Current Prime Minister Neville. chamberlain says:
"Well, that's not what we'll leave at that, but our British Empire has the largest navy in the world. Isn't that scared by the natives? I don't agree with ******** just quitting in disgrace. Admiral Winston Churchill said:
At this time, the chancellor of the exchequer next to him said: "Then what do you say we should do, at the moment I don't have much money in my finances to support your large-scale operation in Africa." ”
Then the two of them quarreled, Neville. Chamberlain was indignant at the thought of this mess as soon as he came to power. The parties that lost to themselves in the elections have begun to attack themselves for their incompetence. If this matter is not handled well, I am afraid that I will have to get out of this Downing Street obediently.
I can't stand it anymore, Neville. Chamberlain slapped the table and said, "I'm not asking you to quarrel, I'm trying to come up with a solution." ”
The last two sat down, Churchill. Winston sat down and said, "I have long said that our British Empire has too many colonies around the world to be disarmed, and you have all kinds of reasons to disarm. All right. At the moment, the Germans are aggressive. The lack of troops has exposed more and more loopholes. ”
"Yes, even if we give up ********, we have to expand this army, otherwise the other colonies will learn from ********. When the time comes, we will be short of troops, and that will be a big bad thing. The Secretary of War said:
"Well, now we are not discussing whether to expand the army, but how to solve the problem of ********. Our government office building and the place where I live have been surrounded by the families of the captured soldiers, and if this problem is not solved, not only will I get out, but you will also have to accompany me. "Neville. Chamberlain
At this time, an Englishman who had not spoken on the side said: "Prime Minister, I have a way to get the best of both worlds." You don't think it's right to talk about it. ”
"When is it, and I still care about whether to talk about it properly or not. Go ahead. "Neville. Chamberlain
"It is to negotiate their independence, but they must join the Commonwealth system. What do you think of this idea? The Englishman said:
"Follow Canada's lead and become a member of the Commonwealth. That's a good idea. What do you think? "Neville. Chamberlain asked:
At this time, Churchill poured cold water and said: "Commonwealth, Prime Minister, do you think these black and red stars will agree?" I've seen enough. It's just that we're just wishful thinking. ”
"Even if we don't agree, we have to end the war in Africa as soon as possible, and the Germany at the doorstep is making too much trouble at the moment, so let's solve the African problem after we finish dealing with the German affairs." Of course, we also want to try to get them to join the Commonwealth. Give it a try. "Neville. Chamberlain said:
Soon after, the spokesman of the British government said at a press conference: "We in the British Empire will send a delegation to ******** later this month to negotiate with the African rebels there, and strive to end this undeserved war as soon as possible, and at the same time will try our best to rescue the captured soldiers, and hope that the families of the petitioners will return to their respective posts as soon as possible to wait for the results." ”
At this time, Li Junhao didn't know that the British had already admitted that they were ready to negotiate with him to solve the issue of independence, and Li Junhao said every day: "Hey, why haven't these British come yet, it's time to calculate it." ”
Just three days after the British announced that the issue of the colony would be resolved through negotiations, Shen Yan came to Lee Junhao's office and said, "Report to the chairman, there is important information. ”
"What's the important information? Is the British Expeditionary Force coming? As soon as Li Junhao heard that there was important information, he immediately became excited and hurriedly asked.
"No, the British can't come."
"What, why can't the British come." Li Junhao asked puzzledly:
"See for yourself." After finishing speaking, Shen Yan handed an English-language newspaper to Lee Jun-ho.
Li Junhao took the bag and watched it puzzled, it turned out that this newspaper was the famous Times in Britain. I saw the newspaper headline saying that the ******** issue should be resolved through negotiations. Then Lee Jun-ho browsed. In the end, Li Junhao put down the newspaper and said: "No, this is not the consistent style of the British, according to the urine of the British, they will not just forget it, they have to retaliate." There will be no conspiracy. ”
"Chairman, don't worry, that's not necessary. Judging by the information sent back by our intelligence officers in London and Europe. The British are now riding tigers. The Germans were aggressive on the European continent. Small movements are constant. And we are fanfare. Lately, the Germans have been even more reluctant to listen to the Treaty of Versailles because of our reasons. The British were in a hurry. Shen explained:
"Hey, it's unbelievable that the British are so cowardly. Since you're not sending troops here, I don't have to be afraid anymore. The whole army was ordered to resume the offensive in an effort to liberate the whole ******** before the arrival of the British negotiating delegation. Lee Jun Ho says: