Early in the morning of December 7th. Ouyang Jian and his wife walked out of their residence as usual and took a car to the Ministry of National Defense and the Second Intelligence Department respectively. Since the war situation in Soviet Russia changed, Lao Jiang instructed Ouyang Jian to be responsible for the analysis of the war situation of the Ministry of Defense. In late November, when the Soviets began to launch a counterattack under the city of Moscow, all the generals were once again enthusiastic about Ouyang Jian's foresight, including He Yingqin and other senior generals who had different views, and all changed their positions.

Ouyang Jian walked into the command hall of the Ministry of National Defense and saw that Lao Jiang, He Yingqin, Wei Lihuang, Bai Chongxi, Chen Cheng, Xue Yue and others had already gathered in the hall, and many people whispered. During this time, Ouyang Jian used "all his strength", and all the generals were consciously or unconsciously attracted by Ouyang Jian's wonderful battle situation analysis. Ouyang Jian not only analyzed the battle situation accurately, but also had a thorough understanding of the combat effectiveness and even weapons and equipment of the troops participating in the battle on both sides, which increased the excitement of the battle situation analysis.

Maybe it's because Ouyang Jian's report is new, or maybe it's because Ouyang Jian's analysis of the battle situation is creative, and Lao Jiang has become a frequent visitor to the Ministry of Defense these days.

"General Ouyang, I just got the news through the Soviet embassy that on December 5, the Soviet army began to counterattack on all fronts, and the defensive situation in Moscow changed greatly, and the offensive and defensive sides reversed. According to the Russian embassy, in about a month, the German attack on the west side of Moscow cost at least 15 casualties. He Yingqin excitedly reported.

Ouyang Jian saw that all the generals and officials were looking at him with admiration, and said with some disapproval: "Headmaster, in fact, the Soviet army's counterattack has already revealed its clues in the second half of last month, and the local counterattack has begun. However, Stalin missed an opportunity, and joined me to make way on the Western Front, lure the Germans into Moscow, and use street fighting to hold the Germans back. The city of Moscow is full of soldiers, and street fighting is the most difficult to fight. ”

"As long as the Germans are held back for a month, all the problems of the German army will be exposed, especially the severe cold and major problems with logistical supplies. At that time, the reinforcements of the Soviet army also came up one after another, and then took the opportunity to launch a counterattack operation. Outflanked on the north and south flanks, counteroffensive on the west flank. If such a situation is formed, the central cluster of the German army may be completely annihilated, and everyone try to think about it, what will be the outcome of the Soviet Russian battlefield? Everyone looked at the military map and was stunned by Ouyang Jian's shocking words.

"General Ouyang, bold imagination. If such an outcome occurs, the German army will immediately defend on all fronts from a strategic offensive, and the situation on the battlefield in Soviet Russia will be completely overturned! Bai Chongxi praised and sighed. Lao Jiang said: "General Ouyang has a keen strategic vision, but Stalin will not break the boat, this move is too risky." "I'm just assuming, in fact, Stalin should have gambled, and there was only one chance, and he would have turned over immediately. But even so, it was a foregone conclusion that the Germans would be defeated under the city of Moscow. ”

When the generals were "fooled" by Ouyang Jian, a car from the Second Intelligence Department sped up and stopped in front of the hall of the Ministry of National Defense. I saw an intelligence officer rushing in under the gaze of everyone. "Report to the President, Intelligence Division 2 has just intercepted information from the US side that the Japanese fleet has launched an attack on Oahu, where the US Pacific Fleet is stationed." The generals were shocked when they heard this. "Is the information reliable?" "The telegram deciphered by Director Mei himself will not go wrong!" "General Ouyang, do you think the news is reliable?"

Ouyang Jian said: "I think the news is absolutely reliable!" In fact, the signs of war breaking out between the United States and Japan are very obvious, President! Isn't that good news? "Notify the U.S. ambassador immediately!" "No, we can't let the Americans know that we have the ability to decipher the U.S. military code. I think the American ambassador, the British ambassador, already knew the news of the attack on the US Pacific Fleet. If nothing else, they'll be visiting you soon! ”

Sure enough, as soon as Ouyang Jian's words fell, the director of the guard room came in and reported: "President, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called, the American ambassador and the British ambassador asked to see him, and the car was already on its way. Lao Jiang glanced at Ouyang Jian and said, "General Ouyang, you come with me to meet the American and British ambassadors." After Lao Jiang finished speaking, he walked towards the living room. Soon, U.S. Ambassador Condoleezza Rice and British Ambassador Carr walked in one after the other. After taking his seat, US Ambassador Condoleezza Rice said: "Mr. Chiang, General Ouyang, we have just received a report from China that the US Pacific Fleet has been attacked by the Japanese army!" ”

Rice continued: "Early this morning, Japanese Navy carrier-based planes suddenly launched a sneak attack on Oahu airfield. Four hours have passed, and there has been no feedback. What does Mr. Chiang think about the despicable sneak attack of the Japanese Navy? "Ouyang Jian temporarily acted as a translator." Mr. Ambassador, first of all, on behalf of the Nationalist Government, I would like to express my indignation at the despicable acts of the Japanese army. Please tell your government that the Chinese Government firmly stands on the US side. ”

Ouyang Jian finished translating and continued: "Mr. Ambassador, the Japanese army's sneak attack on Pearl Harbor is by no means accidental. I judge that the Japanese army will launch landing operations in the Philippines and Malaysia at the same time, and that the Japanese army's target is the South Seas, so I would like to ask Mr. Ambassador to tell me about it to the country. "Since the Japanese navy's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor is still a fact, it would not hurt to inform the Japanese army of the landing operations in the Philippines and Malaysia. Because the Japanese army acted in unison, it meant that the Japanese offensive had already begun at this time. ”

The British ambassador asked in surprise: "General Ouyang, do you think that the Japanese army has begun to attack Nanyang?" "This is a minimum of military common sense, and the Japanese army has formulated a careful battle plan, the purpose of which is to capture the countries of the South Seas and obtain strategic resources. After Japan's strategic materials are cut off, oil from the South Seas will inevitably be the first choice! Seeing Ouyang Jian's confident demeanor, Rice and Carl couldn't sit still, and since Lao Jiang showed his attitude, the two hurriedly left.

After the American and British ambassadors left, Lao Chiang was in good spirits and said: "General Ouyang, you are right, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is the best news I have heard, and it seems that we must make preparations in advance." "President, I expect that tomorrow the U.S. government will react, and there will be a formal declaration of war between the United States and Japan. At this time, you must make public to the world the determination of the Chinese government, resolutely stand on the same side as the United States and Britain, and join the anti-fascist camp without hesitation. "Taking the initiative to strike at a good idea, I immediately instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convene the envoys of various countries and solemnly announce our decision to the world."

Ouyang Jian took the opportunity to say: "Principal, the next step will be that foreign affairs activities will intensify, and there must be a person with quick thinking as a spokesperson, I think Mr. Song Zimen is too weak." It is particularly important that the spokesperson portray the image of the National Government. ”； Lao Jiang hesitated for a moment and said: "Now is a good time to show the image of the national government, and let Zhou Enlai, vice minister of foreign affairs, serve as the foreign spokesman." "Ouyang Jian was overjoyed when he heard this, there is no doubt that what does Enlai mean by stepping into the stormy diplomatic arena in advance?"

"General Ouyang, what do you want?" Lao Jiang asked vigilantly. Ouyang Jian realized that he was out of shape and hurriedly covered up: "Headmaster, I think that after the war between the United States and Japan, the US government will pay more attention to the Chinese battlefield, I estimate that the US government delegation will return to China soon, and Britain will be eager to sign an alliance agreement, so we must have corresponding countermeasures." "General Ouyang, if there were a few more people with strategic vision in the Nationalist Government, we would not be where we are today. I'll go to the state capital right away, and you will continue to follow the war situation in the Ministry of Defense. ”

In the afternoon of the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned envoys from various countries to express China's position on the despicable attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese army. As the spokesman of the new Nationalist Government, Enlai solemnly announced the decision of the Chinese Government and made an impassioned speech. Enlai fully demonstrated his extraordinary eloquence and aroused praise from envoys from all over the world. In the afternoon of the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs became the focus of attention in Chongqing, and reporters from various countries rushed to report on it, and the radio waves flew in all directions. Enlai's speech was broadcast live on the radio, and the streets and alleys of Chongqing echoed with inspiring words and rang for a long time.

The next day, the atmosphere in the Ministry of Defense was still solemn, and the generals were waiting for news from the US side. At this time, Ouyang Jian whispered to Bai Chongxi: "Brother Bai, if the United States and Japan go to war, the United States will ask Britain to sign the terms of the Sino-British military alliance as soon as possible, and you are ready to lead your troops into Burma to fight!" "Brother Ouyang, your shrewdness is incomparable, and now we are really waiting for the price to sell. However, I would like you to lead an expeditionary force into Burma, and I would like to be your assistant. "Brother Bai, you have to believe in your own ability, I can rest assured that you command the expeditionary force to fight."

"Report, the British embassy informed that the Japanese army, under the cover of the aircraft carrier fleet, landed yesterday in Kota Bharu, Malay Peninsula, Pattani, and Songkhla in southern Thailand." "Brother Ouyang, as you expected, the Japanese army is acting in unison." As soon as Bai Chongxi's words fell, a combat staff officer put down the phone and answered: "The US Embassy has reported that US President Roosevelt delivered an important speech announcing that the US Government would go to war against Japan. The crowd breathed a sigh of relief. The operational staff officer continued: "The full text of President Roosevelt's speech will be delivered by the US embassy soon." ”

That night, Ouyang Jian went to the office of the Eighth Route Army to discuss with Enlai: "Brother Ouyang, I have reported all the situation to the headquarters. The chairman called and judged that the US Government would soon form a government delegation to China, and the chairman asked us to promote US military aid to China to the greatest extent. If the Americans offered to come to Jiangxi for an inspection, they were told that they could visit anywhere. "The chairman is very sharp, and you and I must do our best." "Report! General Stilwell asks to see you! "A subordinate came in to report.

En's look at Ouyang Jian was surprised and said, "Stilwell asks to see, this is a rare guest." "Brother Enlai, if I am not mistaken, it was the US and British ambassadors who asked him to come, and the US side will definitely propose a compromise plan, and the Chinese expeditionary force can exercise independent military command and agree to open up the northwest land route." "General Stilwell, please, wait in the living room!" Enlai and Ouyang Jian put on their military uniforms, tidied up their military appearance, and then walked into the living room one after the other. The tall General Stilwell saw his master walk in, and hurriedly got up to greet him.

After greeting each other politely, Stilwell went straight to the point. General Stilwell is currently the senior U.S. military attache in China, responsible for U.S. military communications with China. Stilwell was tall and conspicuous with brown hair. He wears a pair of short-sighted glasses and seems to have the demeanor of a scholar, but his temperament does show the style of a soldier. Especially with a pair of wise eyes and slightly upturned lips behind the eyes, it can be seen that this person has a stubborn personality and a strong will.

Stilwell was born in 1883 and is 48 years old. Stilwell was a China expert who went to work in China in 1926 and served as battalion commander and chief of staff of the U.S. Army in Tianjin from 1926 to 1929. From 1935 to 1939, he served as military attache in China. At present, he has not yet served as the chief of staff of the Chinese theater, Ouyang Jian looked at Stilwell and secretly thought: On January 1 next year, 26 countries, including China, the Soviet Union, the United States, and Britain, signed a convention in Washington, D.C., and Stilwell will officially serve as chief of the general staff of the Chinese theater.