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Nagai Matsuzo walked away, and peace returned to Hull's office.

Ni Hua was so angry that his hands and feet trembled, and he sat down to rest for a while before his mood returned to calm, and then he began to talk to Hull.

Ni Hua took the draft of the Anglo-Japanese "Aritta-Kleki Agreement" from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Hu Shih, handed it to Hull, and said softly: "Mr. Hull, the purpose of the people is very clear, that is, to force Britain to bow its head and make concessions. According to the analysis of our government, Britain is currently focusing mainly on Europe, and is busy negotiating with Germany, Bōlan, and the Soviet Union, and has no strength to contend with it. According to the current development trend, the second round of negotiations between Britain and Japan will inevitably involve the issue of prohibiting the circulation of China's legal tender in the concessions, and if there is no strong force to intervene in this matter and prevent Britain from further compromising and retreating, the foreign trade and financial business of the Chinese government in the concessions will be completely lost, and the situation of the War of Resistance will become more and more difficult. Once China's ** is in trouble, the main force of the Japanese army will attack the Soviet Union in the north or attack Southeast Asia in the south, sweeping the British and American forces in Southeast Asia. That would be a catastrophe for the whole of East Asia. My Government therefore implores the Government of the United States to take strong action to prevent further compromise by imposing economic sanctions on Britain and to avoid further deterioration of the situation. ”

Before leaving Shuanggou, Liu Yimin carefully explained to Ni Hua the future trend of the war, and analyzed to her what situation she might encounter after arriving at the United States and what countermeasures should be taken. Except for the fact that he did not expect to give a speech in the Senate, other things really did not go out of the circle drawn by Liu Yimin. Every time Ni Hua thought of this, he felt proud. Think about it, no matter which one Liu Yimin is, he is a leader of this era. And this excellent man is his husband, Ni Hua can't be proud if he doesn't want to!

After Ni Hua finished speaking, Hull did not answer immediately, but kept playing with the pen in his hand.

In fact, since 1933, when President Roosevelt learned from the U.S. ambassador to Japan that the United States was a powerful military and regarded the United States as an imaginary enemy, the United States had been wary of it. However, in the twenties and thirties, the idea of isolationism prevailed in the United States, believing that the United States did not need to pay attention to matters outside the American continent, did not need to be involved in European disputes, and still less did it need to be involved in European wars. The reason for the spread of isolationism is, fundamentally speaking, the unprecedented economic crisis has made Americans feel fearful, and if they can't handle their own affairs well, where can they control the lives and deaths of others? The United States, blessed with a geographical location far from the Old Continent, should focus more on domestic employment and economic recovery than on Europe. The practical basis for supporting isolationism is that the United States, after rejecting Wilson's "internationalism," still achieved unprecedented economic prosperity and a series of diplomatic successes in the twenties. Therefore, not only is it often publicized in newspapers and radio, but even members of Congress insist that the United States can play its role as a great power and safeguard its interests by ignoring European affairs. Some pro-Nazi conglomerates did not dare to show their true colors, and they pushed the praises of isolationism and helped Hitler to develop and expand. As a result of the prevalence of isolationism, the United States passed the Johnson Act in 1934, which prohibited countries that did not pay their war debts from borrowing in the United States, then vetoed the bill to participate in the International Tribunal, and passed the Neutrality Act on August 31, 1935. President Roosevelt, who was held back by isolationism at every turn during his first term, had to publicly state that the United States should not and should not be dragged into political debates in Europe or anywhere.

After Roosevelt was re-elected president in January 1937, due to the rapid changes in the international situation, the increased danger of war, and the challenge of American interests in various places, Roosevelt began to challenge isolationism, believing that only by uniting other democratic forces in the world could the expansion of the conflict be stopped, and this was the only way to prevent the United States from war.

After the full-scale invasion of China, Ni Hua held a press conference in New York to expose the atrocities of the Japanese army, which finally woke up a part of the American people, and the isolationist sentiment disappeared a lot. After the destruction of the Czech Republic by Nazi Germany, the progressive forces of the United States began to pick up internationalism and fight against isolationism. In the spring and summer of this year, the internationalist faction in Congress proposed a revision of the neutrality law and engaged in a fierce debate with isolationism. Unfortunately, this time isolationism still prevailed, and the neutrality law was not amended.

Ni Hua's visit to the United States came at the right time, and the press conference he held was a spatial success, and he also made a speech in the Senate, which was a great impetus for the progressive forces of the United States and also a boost for Roosevelt's arms expansion.

Hull didn't speak for a long time, but he was actually seriously thinking about Ni Hua's words, thinking about whether it was really time to make a move on someone.

Hull didn't speak, and both Hu Shih and Marshall were very anxious, because the secretary of state is the main formulator and executor of foreign relations policy, and to a certain extent, the secretary of state has a major influence on the president's foreign policy.

Marshall, a military man and deputy secretary of the War Department, saw that US interests in China had been repeatedly infringed upon, and the fire in his heart had long been very strong. Seeing Hull playing deeply, Marshall couldn't help but say: "Mr. Secretary, it is not in line with the interests of the United States to sit back and watch the continuous expansion of aggression. The United States should not leave China and Southeast Asia. It is a shame for the US military to fail to defend US interests in China and in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. I ask the Secretary of State to consult with Mr. President as soon as possible to sanction the sanctions. ”

Hu Shih was much more anxious than Marshall, took a step forward, and said earnestly: "Your Excellency, the reason why my government asks your country to come forward to stop Britain from further compromise and sanctions is because in today's world, only your country can do this. Just now, Dr. Ni Hua made the truth very clear: If China is unable to support the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, its power will inevitably rise sharply, and the evil consequences caused by Britain and France against Germany's appeasement will be repeated at that time. Your Excellency the Secretary of State, please think again. ”

Hu Shi and Marshall are in a hurry, which does not mean that Ni Hua and Hull are also in a hurry. Ni Hua knew in his heart that the Americans would inevitably sanction him, which was what Liu Yimin told him. Liu Yimin also said that although the United States now has the upper hand in isolationism, conservatism, and pacifism, this does not mean that congressmen and capital monopoly groups advocating isolationism do not want to participate in the war. The Americans reaped the benefits of World War I, and they will not miss the opportunity of World War II. If there is no big war, who will the United States sell arms to? Without a major war, how can the United States achieve further rise? Therefore, the Americans fundamentally want to control the pace of war, and they want to decide when and to what extent. When to enter the war in order to reap the greatest benefits is a matter of concern to the US monopolies. Including the neutrality law, which was also created to buy time for the United States to expand its armaments and war. In the future, the United States will revise the Neutrality Act and introduce the Lend-Lease Law, first selling weapons for other countries to fight, then lending weapons for other countries to fight, and finally when other countries are exhausted from fighting, the Americans will naturally go into battle shirtless and maximize their political, military, and economic interests.

In the end, Liu Yimin told Ni Hua: "Without the neutrality law of the United States, there would be no appeasement policy of Britain and France; Without the United States, there would be no German ambitions for expansion. Of course, the result of appeasement and neutrality is that they themselves will have to pay the price of blood, lifting a stone and shooting themselves in the foot. When dealing with the Americans, there is no need to rush or rush, and to call their pulse. The Americans want to control the war with their own will, and our aim is to drag them into the water as soon as possible, alleviate the losses of our people, and win the War of Resistance at an early date. Therefore, there is no need to worry that the United States will not come to China's aid, it is only a matter of time. Once they realize China's role, they can ask for whatever they want, whatever they want. The Yankees are so good at their calculations, they will give it. Besides, President Roosevelt was one of the greatest presidents in American history and had a heart for justice. Most of the American people also sympathize with and support China. These forces of justice will push the United States to provide unaided assistance to China. ”

Although Ni Hua is not a strategist or diplomat, she is a doctor, with high comprehensive quality, and she is thorough at one point. Liu Yimin's analysis and judgment are reasonable, and she knows in her heart that this is actually the case. Now as soon as Marshall spoke, Ni Hua immediately knew that Liu Yimin was too right, the US military wanted to fight! My heart is becoming more and more certain.

Hull was not in a hurry, sanctions, delayed pace of aggression that was necessary. The question now is to what extent the sanctions are not allowed to make people and dogs jump over the wall. The United States is not ready, it will take time.

Seeing that Marshall and Hu Shi couldn't bear it anymore, Hull said, "My friend, don't be impatient. Isn't there an old Chinese saying that xìng can't eat hot tofu in a hurry? You have to figure things out! ”

With that, Hull was about to call Roosevelt. Putting down the phone, Hull asked Marshall, Ni Hua, and Hu Shi to accompany him to meet Mr. President and report in person.

When Ni Hua and his entourage met President Roosevelt, His Excellency the President was wearing a navy shirt and was discussing with several think tanks with great interest.

As soon as he saw Ni Hua, President Roosevelt stretched out his hand in his chair and said with a smile: "Haha, the Oriental Fairy has come to visit me again, welcome, welcome!" ”

After saying hello, Ni Hua said what he had just said to Hull to President Roosevelt. After hearing this, President Roosevelt said softly: "People can't wait!" ”

After saying that, Roosevelt said to Hull: "Do you need to give people a warning!" ”

Hull nodded, his tone a little solemn: "Mr. President, Dr. Ni Hua is right. The British seem to be unable to take care of their own interests in China, and if we do not take measures, the Anglo-Japanese negotiations are likely to become one-sided. People's appetites will grow. ”

Roosevelt was silent.

At this time, a Republican congressman in the room spoke: "Mr. President, I still insist on my point of view, the United States does not need to be involved in war, neither in Europe nor in Asia. Whether it is a human, a Chinese, or a North Korean, their disputes are all about the leadership of the yellow race, and they have nothing to do with the United States. ”

After all, Ni Hua was a young woman, and when she heard this gentleman's words, she couldn't hold her breath, and immediately retorted: "I don't dare to agree with this gentleman's words. The distinction between good and evil is not based on race. According to this gentleman, the invasion of Korea and China can be said to be a struggle for leadership among the yellow race, so how should the American War of Independence be defined? How should the First World War be defined? We can't say that the First World War was a cannibalism between Caucasians, right? ”

The lawmaker's mouth was stammered.

After a while, the congressman reacted, and he was not polite, and said directly to Ni Hua: "Dr. Ni Hua, I have read the report of your press conference and listened to your speech. I believe in the atrocities of the people you speak. I have a lot of sympathy for the Chinese. But have you ever thought that encouraging the United States to impose economic sanctions on it will drag the United States into the abyss of war and will make American young men shed blood and sacrifice. ”

Ni Hua has been educated in the American style since he was a child, and he is never afraid of challenges. This can be seen from her and Liu Yimin's performance when they are in love.

Ni Hua retorted again: "This gentleman, I feel that your logic doesn't make sense. The purpose of sanctions is to curb their aggressive ambitions and to avoid war for the United States. How can you think that the United States will be dragged into the abyss of war? Have you ever thought about it, it is precisely because of the Japan-US treaty that a steady stream of planes, warships, steel, oil, rubber, copper, and other strategic materials are obtained from the United States, and people have built a huge war machine with these things. What the United States earns from trade with Japan is money, and what the Chinese suffer from trade with Japan and the United States is the invasion and the loss of millions or tens of millions of lives. You keep saying that you are afraid of dragging the United States into the war and that you are afraid of the sacrifice of American young men, is it not the life of our Chinese? Are we inherently supposed to be victims of U.S.-Japan trade? ”

Ni Hua didn't give the parliamentarian a chance to refute, Sakura chún lightly opened, and the big beads and small beads fell on the jade plate: "As a politician in a democratic country, the most basic requirement is to obey the will of the people. Aside from what I just said, take American public opinion as an example, according to a public opinion poll in the United States in June, 74 percent of people sympathize with China, and 2 percent sympathize with China. 66% agreed with not buying Japanese goods, and 34% opposed it. 72 per cent were in favor of the embargo on military supplies against Japan, while 28 per cent were opposed. Sir, do you think the U.S. government can go against the will of the people? ”

Hu Shi applauded in his heart, his eyes were full of appreciation, and he also admired Liu Yimin, who had never met. Wives are so capable, is her husband Huaneng bad? Chinese often say that if you want to sleep with your master, eighty percent of Ni Hua's words were taught to him by Liu Yimin. Thousands of miles away, he can handle things to such an extent, this Liu Yimin really looks like a peerless general in China!

After a pause, perhaps feeling that his language was too jī moving, so that the people present couldn't get off the stage, Ni Hua reached out and stroked his hair, softened his tone, and said in a manchurian voice: "Mr. President, when I came, my husband, General Liu Yimin, asked me to tell Mr. President and the American people to take a long-term view of things. My country is in crisis and needs the help of the United States. However, without the assistance of the United States, we can still win the war of resistance, but it may take a little longer, the number of people killed may be a little more, and the losses will be a little greater. But we are not afraid, we have a population of 400 million, we have a land area of more than 10 million square kilometers, and we cannot be killed by anyone, and the end of the war will inevitably end in our victory. This can be seen from the brilliant achievements of our Eighth Route Army. Once we win the war and establish New China, China will be the country with the largest population in the world, and will become the world's largest market, the largest importer, the world's largest factory, and the largest exporter, and will occupy an important place in the world. When the time comes, our Government and people will inevitably remember the friends who helped us in times of war. Of course, we will not forget those who watched the fire from the other side, those who fell into the trap, those who were indifferent, and those who financed our enemies. Children and grandchildren will not forget! ”