"Don't talk about that." Yang Shuoming looked at Xi Xue, as if he had found something in her eyes, he greeted him and stood in front of her.

"Do you have something to tell me?" Yang Shuoming asked.

Xi Xue walked over and gently straightened his collar.

Her every movement was so gentle, Yang Shuoming looked at her, and suddenly felt very safe, and his heart became calm from the upset of hearing the bad news just now.

For so many years, he had become accustomed to her being by his side to protect him and take care of him.

Although in the eyes of many men, relying on women's protection is a sign of weakness and lack of self-confidence.

But he never cared what other people thought.

Xi Xue hung her head and replied after a long time, "I'm leaving." ”

"Why are you leaving?"

Xi Xue didn't answer this sentence, but said softly: "Your body is not as good as before, this time you have to pay extra attention." ”

Yang Shuoming nodded, he knew that what she said was for his good, she had always been a very careful woman and very thoughtful.

Xi Xue looked up at him and said, "Remember the first time we met?" ”

"I remember, everything in that moment, I remember."

"Do you know who I am?" Xixue raised her head and asked.

"I don't know." Yang Shuoming looked at her fixedly and said, "I won't hide it from you, I have investigated, and I have probably guessed what you do, but it is just a guess." ”

"I know." Xi Xue's hand gently stroked his chest and whispered, "You should actually do this." ”

"Is that your reason for leaving?" Yang Shuoming asked uneasily, holding her hand.

"It's not." Xi Xue lowered her head again.

"Is there anyone else who knows your past?" Yang Shuoming asked.

Xi Xue hesitated, and after a long time, she replied softly, "I have already killed them." ”

She hung her head, not daring to look at Yang Shuoming, as if she was afraid that Yang Shuoming would scold her.

But Yang Shuoming didn't even say a word.

He is not the kind of Taoist gentleman who is sanctimonious, he knows that if it weren't for Xi Xue, he doesn't know who he died under now.

In this world, there are many people who want to kill him.

From the day she met her, she has been taking care of him with all her heart.

And that time, she risked her life to save him.

How could he still bear to blame her, how could he still scold?

She looked up, her eyes instantly filled with tears.

Yang Shuoming looked at her, and suddenly had an indescribable feeling in his heart.

She did so many things to protect him and risked so much for him, but she didn't want him to be grateful, let alone reciprocate.

The only hope was that he wouldn't look down on her.

His opinion was so important to her.

Yang Shuoming couldn't help but sigh and said softly, "I also hope you understand one thing." ”

"What's the matter?"

Yang Shuoming said: "In this world, there are too many damn people. If someone thinks you're doing something wrong, that you're a ruthless woman, that person must be a real hypocrite, a bastard. ”

He smiled and continued, "I know, you'll understand, I'm not that kind of guy. ”

Xi Xue smiled, and when she smiled, it was as if the cold winter had passed and spring had arrived.

"Remember the time we were on the cliff?" Yang Shuoming looked at her and said with a smile, "That's the only time you lost your temper with me." ”

"You fool." Xi Xue looked at him, and tears suddenly flowed down her beautiful eyes, "Why are you so stupid......"

Yang Shuoming looked at her, his heart was full of warmth and gratitude, and he smiled: "In this era, it is really my luck that I can meet you." It's a pity ......"

Xi Xue sobbed softly, she didn't realize why he said "in this era" just now.

"Don't be sad, okay?"

Xi Xue slowly wiped away her tears, looked at him, and said softly, "I'm not sad. Do you know? Before I met you, I kept thinking that if one day, there was someone who would do this to me and think for me everywhere, then I ......"

She didn't finish the sentence, and her tears were already flowing again.

Because she knows that although she has met such a person, and although this person is now in her arms, this person already belongs to someone else.

At this moment, she is not jealous, nor is she painful, but she feels an indescribable sentimentality.

Before she met him, her life had always been lonely and drifting.

In the dead of night, that unspeakable loneliness...... Cold teardrops, one by one, fell on Yang Shuoming's hand, but Yang Shuoming's heart was hot, and it was so hot that it hurt.

People who love each other are most afraid of being in love.

"You know what? I've been thinking, if you were just a small businessman, if we were husband and wife, if we didn't have the past, would we be happier? ”

Yang Shuoming sighed in his heart.

Oh, yes! Right now...... If he can leave everything behind now, if she is willing to accompany him, if ...... Yang Shuoming didn't think about it anymore, he couldn't think about it. A quiet life was an irresistible temptation for him, but he preferred to live like he was born in.

How many people in the world can choose their own way of life as they please?

The night was getting darker, and neither of them spoke, as if they were enjoying this moment of tranquility wholeheartedly, because they knew that this kind of day would end soon, and Yang Shuoming at this time didn't want to think about anything, he felt very tired and a little cold.

I don't know how long it took, Xi Xue struggled slightly, wanting to get out of his arms. Yang Shuoming's gaze inadvertently swept over her chest and abdomen, and the "supercomputer eye" immediately started, he was stunned, and slowly let go of his hand.

Xi Xue looked at her and said softly, "You know what? That's our kid......"

Yang Shuoming couldn't help but take a step forward and held her hand again.

"I'm leaving now, you...... You don't have to be upset, we ...... I'll see you again in the future......" Xi Xue hardened her heart and said softly.

Yang Shuoming's heart was also tingling: "Where are you going?" ”

"I will find a quiet place, give birth to the child, and raise him well......" she said, barely holding back tears.

Her heart was broken into thousands of pieces at this time, and every word she spoke, one piece was broken into thousands of pieces.

"At that time, I will definitely go to see you ......"

Yang Shuoming smiled hard, he couldn't help laughing, because he was afraid that as soon as he stopped, tears would flow.

Xi Xue smiled and said, "At that time, I will definitely make you something to eat, and let him listen to your story......

She was laughing too. But when she laughed, tears fell down her cheeks.

Yang Shuo couldn't remember when Xi Xue left, he only knew that since she left, this room suddenly felt so cold.

He certainly understood why she chose to leave.

Outside the window, the cold wind was howling, freezing cold.

Yanjing, Jurentang, the Grand Presidential Palace of the Chinese Federation.

At this time, in a secret room in the presidential palace, several people were sitting around a table of eight immortals, discussing something nervously, although this was a windowless room, the light was very dim, and all the figures of everyone were hidden in the darkness, but no one seemed to want to turn on the light.

"We must not leak the slightest rumor about the secret negotiations, and if it spreads to the people, you and I will die without a place to be buried."

"Yes! We are different from other countries in China, and even if you know that you are for the sake of the overall situation, you will be scolded as a traitor and will never be able to turn over. ”

"In fact, in my opinion, this non-aggression pact will only give us less than two years at most."

"That's fine, with these two years of preparation, it proves that the risk of this secret negotiation is worth it."

"If the Americans knew about it, it would be very troublesome."

"Americans won't know, but they may wonder why our country is holding its ground."

"In fact, this is also very easy to explain, our country is not ready for a full-scale war, and rashly sending troops may not be able to help them, but will plant itself in it."

"I'm afraid Americans won't admit it."

"Hey! The treaty is meant to be torn up, and the Americans will understand it then. ”

Wu Peifu, who was hidden in the dark, listened to the talk of several staff members, thinking back to the experience of these days, and couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart.

At the time of the full-scale outbreak of World War II, the situation facing China's political axe was very delicate. On the one hand, the League of Nations has no intention or ability to prevent the aggression of the Axis bloc in Germany and Italy, thus making its aggressive arrogance even more arrogant, and China's national security is seriously threatened as a result.

China's top brass is aware that once a war breaks out in Asia, China is likely to be in a two-front position. At this time, due to the rising national strength of China and Yueben, the trend of "pan-Asianism" in China was rising, and many people believed that China and Yueben should unite against Western countries. At that time, there were not a few high-level Chinese political axes who held such a viewpoint, and this led to certain contradictions in China's political axe policy. On the one hand, China is actively preparing for war, and on the other hand, it has also made a gesture of desire for peace negotiations to Yueben, and Wu Peifu also said euphemistically when facing a congressional question: "...... The evolution of the international community will not cut off the road of our country's survival and national rejuvenation, and we should take the interests of the entire country and nation as the main object, and all minor problems should be the greatest patience; to the limit of non-infringement of sovereignty, to seek political coordination among friendly nations; Seek economic cooperation among all friendly countries on the principle of reciprocity and equality", indicating that "peace will never be abandoned until it reaches a period of despair; Sacrifice is not at the last moment, and we will never say anything about sacrifice." On the other hand, he declared that "peace has a limit to peace, and sacrifice has a determination to sacrifice," and that if the period of peace despair and the final moment of sacrifice are reached, "we should obey the people's orders and make the last determination," and "make the greatest effort for peace with the determination of the final sacrifice, and hope to achieve the goal of laying the foundation for the rejuvenation of the nation in the country." His remarks reflect that Yanjing's policy has entered a transitional period and new developments have emerged.

He said that he was keenly aware of the changes implied by China's political axe, and of course refused to let go of the opportunity. He has always been worried about being caught between China and the United States and wants to get out of this situation, and at this time, the call for China to participate in the war is also increasing, and he does not dare to openly negotiate with China. As a result, both sides began to make secret contacts in private.

As the helmsman of China's political axe, Wu Peifu has a relatively long period of experience in dealing with Yue Ben, and he is also well aware of the significance of his mission: He hopes to reach a temporary compromise with Yue Ben to buy time for China's war preparations, and he has said to his aides on more than one occasion: "If we can win another two or three years, we will be able to complete the work of war preparedness, and we will be able to devote all our efforts to the outside world." ”

In order to achieve this goal, Wu Peifu secretly arranged for his subordinates to conduct secret diplomatic negotiations between the two countries with the political axe of the two countries, in order to comprehensively adjust the relations between the two countries and try to ease the situation that was about to erupt.

China and Ben held four secret talks in a row. During the talks, the Chinese side said that the Chinese have no resentment towards Yu himself, and the reason for the growing hatred is that the result of the aggressive policies pursued by the previous political axes of the two countries has caused many disputes and affected the overall situation of bilateral relations. Now that war has broken out in Europe, the Asian region should take the maintenance of peace and stability as its purpose. For his part, he said that China and Ben, as the most powerful countries in Asia, should work hand in hand to contribute to the peaceful construction of Asia.

The "peace sincerity" of both sides at the beginning surprised the other side, and the secret negotiations that followed went smoothly, and the two sides soon reached an agreement. In the end, the results of the respective negotiations will be handed over to the national government.

As far as China is concerned, both Ben and the Soviet Union are enemies of China, but the threat level is different. On the surface, it seems that the same Asian countries are better able to get along with each other than the aggressive Soviet Union. Therefore, in the 30s, China has been trying to improve relations with Yuben in order to avoid the USSR and Yuben joining forces to threaten itself. But judging from Yuben's blunt attitude towards China, what the Chinese see is the short-sightedness of Yuben's politicians and the pitiful trick of wanting China and the Soviet Union to kill each other. Now that he has finally realized his previous mistakes, he is still an enemy of the same world, although in the eyes of the Chinese people, China and his book are still enemies. However, the top political axes of the two countries are pragmatic after all. Therefore, on December 5, 1940, the two sides secretly signed the "Sino-Chinese Non-Aggression Pact."

The treaty, which is valid for 10 years, stipulates that the two parties shall refrain from aggression or attack against each other; One of the Contracting Parties shall not aid a third State that is at war with the other Party; Nor may they participate in a group of States that opposes the other party. In addition to these all-inclusive provisions, China and the Pacific have also adopted a "Secret Subsidiary Protocol" that defines the spheres of influence of the two countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Representatives of the two parties toasted in celebration after the signing of the agreement, and the atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. In Tokyo, the elated Foreign Minister Fumima Konoe reported the good news to Emperor Hirohito as soon as possible. For the secret treaty had prevented them from fighting on two fronts, and had paved the way for the settlement of the British, American, and Dutch colonies in Asia, how could it not have made him ecstatic?

As far as China is concerned, China has not only avoided the danger of fighting on two fronts, but has also gained precious time to prepare for war.

In fact, both parties saw the treaty as a stopgap measure, and the purpose of the signing was not for reconciliation, but for a final showdown.

Although both countries are satisfied with the treaty, both countries understand that there must be no leakage of the news, otherwise there will be unimaginable catastrophic consequences.

"Do you want to tell Yang Hanzhi the news?" Someone asked, "It's always not good to hide this from him." ”

"There's no way he didn't know. His lack of reaction now actually shows that he approves of this. ”

"Yes! He was also the same as Duan Zhiquan back then, he was a hero of resistance, but Duan Zhiquan was not guaranteed in the evening because of his son's loan from Xiyuan. With this experience, he will not jump into this pit. ”

"The president has taken on a big role this time, and he may be infamous in the future." Someone said to Wu Peifu with concern.

"If the country lives and dies for profit, will it not be avoided because of good and evil." Wu Peifu sighed and said, "You don't need to worry about this matter, he said that the history book has its own judgment, and we will wait for it to be worthy of our hearts." ”

"Yes! With the words of the president, the strength of our gang is not in vain! Someone said.

After talking for a while, everyone said goodbye one after another, and finally only Wu Peifu was left alone in the dark secret, falling into deep thought.

Timber Ben, Tokyo Bay.

At this time, on the bridge of the "Pancheng" aircraft carrier, Yamamoto 56 looked at the "Gale" fighters that had landed on the deck one after another, and nodded with satisfaction.

"This is the best fighter in the world." Nanyun Zhongyi, who was beside him, said, "All aspects of the surname can achieve comprehensive transcendence. Whether it is China or the United States, there is no kind of aircraft that can be compared. ”

"With these fighter escorts, even if we encounter an attack by a Chinese aircraft carrier at sea, we don't have to worry about it." Yamamoto fifty-six nodded.

As far as Yamamoto Isoroku is concerned, what he is most worried about now is that when the Chinese Navy suddenly appears behind the US Pacific Fleet when the Navy's surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet. Although the self-proclaimed "genius" Kuroshima Kameoshi Osa, who claims to be the "reincarnation of Akiyama Shinyuki", has repeatedly assured that the Chinese Navy will never attack.

So this time, he went almost all out, and did whatever it took to get the most elite soldiers and the best equipment for the Combined Fleet.

The comprehensive replacement of the "Gale" fighter is one of the important measures.

At this moment, Yamamoto 56 noticed that a small boat was speeding towards the "Pancheng".

Yamamoto raised his binoculars and saw that Miwa Yoshiyoshi was standing on the boat.

The dinghy quickly approached the "Pancheng", and Miwa Yoshiyong boarded the aircraft carrier and came to the bridge, and Yamamoto Isoroku noticed his excitement and couldn't help but be very surprised.

(To be continued)