Five days after Ouyang Jian and his wife went to Chongqing, Zhou Enlai accompanied the British Minister Sir Carr and the American Minister Jensen to accept Ouyang Jian's invitation to come as guests. In order to avoid Lao Jiang's suspicion, Ouyang Jian invited a clerk in the Ministry of Defense to record the conversation between the two sides throughout the process. Previously, Ouyang Jian also reported to Lao Jiang and was approved. The atmosphere of the meeting between the guest and the host was very harmonious, and Enlai was very familiar with the two ministers, and gave a detailed introduction to both sides.

After the guests and hosts were seated, Mei Fang led the two ministers' wives to another room to contact their feelings and avoid disturbing the conversation between the men. Mei Fang took a day off, and in order to respect the other party, she deliberately dressed up and wore a black cheongsam, which looked elegant and solemn. Because Mei Fang can speak fluent American English, she quickly won the favor of the two ministers' wives.

At this time, when Enlai introduced the two sides, Ouyang Jian looked at the two ministers. The British Minister, Sir Carr, was about 50 years of age, with a dark complexion, a long figure, a very prominent hooked nose, and a haughty demeanor, perhaps as a long-formed sense of superiority in the British.

The American minister, Jensen, was also in his 50s, and his silver hair was a sign of the purity of his bloodline. Jensen is tall and slightly chubby, and his face appears gentle, giving him a sense of stability. According to Ouyang Jian's memory, throughout the Anti-Japanese War, Britain refused to provide economic and military assistance to China, and adopted a resigned attitude towards Japan. On the contrary, although the United States still maintains a large trade with Japan, which indirectly contributes to the madness of the Japanese army, the United States pursues unilateralism, which is a task of national interests.

Ouyang Jian also knew that the Americans were very pragmatic, and after the powerful Japanese army ran into a wall on the Chinese battlefield, their China policy would soon be adjusted. In front of him, Jensen is a key figure in US China policy, and some people have commented that he has influenced three US presidents in terms of China policy. Ouyang Jian also knows that the United States has loosened its grip on China, and how to make the US aid bill for China really dry in the future and how to expand its share is the first thing Ouyang Jian has to do. Therefore, Jensen in front of him is the key figure.

As for the British minister, Karl, he had limited influence at home. The point is that Britain quickly took care of itself, and even working on him was of little use. As long as this person doesn't stumble in secret, it's good. In order to facilitate conversation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assigned three interpreters, one for each of the two ministers, and Enlai is equipped with one interpreter, and Ouyang Jian does not need an interpreter. The guest and the host talked for a while in a friendly atmosphere and quickly moved on to a sensitive topic.

Ouyang Jian asked in fluent English: "Mr. Carr, Mr. Jensen, the Chinese military and civilians fought bloodily, and the arrogance of the Japanese army to occupy China for three months became a laughing stock, they are just wishful thinking. Although we lost one after another in various battles, we crushed the Japanese army's attempts. With the elongation of the battle line, the Japanese army could no longer carry out large-scale offensives. Two gentlemen, I can tell you bluntly that no matter how much the Chinese nation pays, it will certainly win the war against aggression in the end. ”

British Ambassador Karl said: "General Ouyang, at present, Germany is provoking war in Europe, and the core of the British Empire is in Europe. In order to avoid the outbreak of war in Europe, we are powerless to interfere in Asian affairs. However, I respect the stubborn resistance of your military and civilians, and I will ask the British Government for help. Ouyang Jian knew that since the start of the war, the Nationalist Government had repeatedly asked Britain for economic assistance, but all of them were refused. After the Japanese army captured Wuhan and Guangzhou last year, Britain's interests in China were deeply harmed, and its China policy was somewhat relaxed.

In the early days of the Anti-Japanese War, the United States was reluctant to get involved in the Sino-Japanese War because of its huge commercial interests with Japan. According to the data, from 1931 to 1940, the United States exported 40 percent of its exports to the Far East, while Japan imported 21 percent from the United States. It can be said that the main source of military supplies for Japan's war needs came from the United States.

According to statistics, in 1937, the United States exported $16.8 billion in military exports to Japan, accounting for 58 percent of its total exports to Japan. Just as US Secretary of State said: Without this kind of assistance, Japan's aggression against China could have been stopped. In fact, Lao Chiang's illusions about the United States are based on overall considerations. Although the United States has a cold attitude, Lao Chiang believes that Britain is scheming and calculating, and it is easy to say. Russia also has a national policy, and asking for help is ineffective. However, the United States is a country of democratic public opinion, which is more likely to arouse a sense of narrowness.

In particular, if President Roosevelt of the United States has the ambition to solve all the problems of the Far East, and if public opinion is guided and Congress agrees, then President Roosevelt will certainly do something. Chiang Lao has formulated a foreign policy of winning over the United States in wartime, which is somewhat wishful thinking, because before the outbreak of the Pacific War, the United States had always pursued a national policy of avoiding provoking Japan. Even if US Minister Jensen, as an expert on Far Eastern affairs, has always advocated arms assistance to China, it cannot change the current US national policy for the time being.

Jensen said: "General Ouyang, we all see the stubborn resistance of your government. How to stop the war between China and Japan, the US government is actively mediating, and in September 37, President Roosevelt announced: without new instructions, all US merchant ships are prohibited from transporting arms, weapons and munitions of any kind to China and Japan. At the beginning of the war, we provided your country with a loan of 1, 3.8 billion yuan, and provided support for the purchase of weapons, which is a positive side. ”

"Mr. Jensen, I do not deny your country's active China policy. However, as far as I know, your country does not want to provoke the Japanese government, and there is no embargo on steel and kerosene, on which the Japanese army depends. Your country is a model of democracy and a responsible major country, but in the face of the naked aggression of the Japanese army, you are actually helping to take the elbow to the enemy. I frankly said that without the help of your country, the Japanese army would not have dared to launch a war of aggression against China. ”

"General Ouyang said seriously, the trade between the United States and Japan is a normal category, and we treat all trading countries equally." Jensen expressed helplessness. Ouyang Jian knew in his heart that it was impossible to change the attitude of the United States now, and only when Germany was invincible in Europe and Japan and Germany colluded together, did the United States really realize the danger and had no choice but to adopt a new policy toward China. And what Ouyang Jian has to do is to bury the foreshadowing first, and wait until the outbreak of the Pacific War, and strive to obtain more US military aid, which is the main purpose.

"Mr. Jensen, Germany has already provoked war in Europe, and a war in Europe is inevitable. As far as I know, Germany and Japan are currently in close contact with each other, and once a military alliance is signed between Germany and Japan, the Chinese battlefield will be very important, and I hope that the United States and Britain will pay attention to it. Soon the Japanese army will launch an attack on our southern Hunan defense line, and after a series of major battles, the Chinese army has become more and more experienced in combat. We will show you how solid the Shonan defense line is, and in this way, we will confirm that the days of Japanese invincibility are gone. ”

Jensen said: "The Eighth Route Army of the Communist Party blocked the Japanese attack in Jiangxi, which attracted the attention of military experts all over the world. In particular, General Ouyang's outstanding military talent won a lot of praise. We have reason to believe that General Ouyang's participation in the defensive operations in southern Hunan will definitely create a record like Jiangxi's. Enlai never spoke, and then interjected: "Mr. Carr, Mr. Jensen, you propose to go to Jiangxi for inspection, and General Ouyang will personally accompany you at that time." ”

Ouyang Jian said: "Mr. Two, it is too dangerous to go to Jiangxi at present, and after the defense of Xiangxi is over, I will accompany you to Jiangxi for inspection." "It seems that General Ouyang is very confident in sticking to the Xiangxi defense line!" Carl was skeptical. "Mr. Karl, I don't dare to guarantee that we can hold the Xiangxi defensive line, but we will do our best to block the Japanese attack, and how will the facts speak for themselves. China is a country of ancient civilization and etiquette, and we cherish our traditional friendship with the United States and Britain. I firmly believe that in time, your government will formulate a more active China policy. ”

Enlai said: "Mr. Carr, Mr. Jensen, there is a Chinese proverb that the people take food as the sky, and General Ouyang has prepared a light banquet, please take the table!" "We don't talk about sensitive topics during the dinner. From the landing of white people in North America, to the rise of the United States, from the American Civil War to the development of the West, from Washington to Lincoln and now President Roosevelt, Ouyang Jian's understanding of American history shocked Carl and Jensen, and they were immediately amazed by Ouyang Jian's rich historical knowledge and incisive insights.

After Carl and Dawson left, Enlai said: "At present, the government's diplomatic focus is inclined to the United States, and your proposal to continue to build the Western Railroad has been approved, and the Western Corridor will be built for foreign aid. However, the United States has not been able to change its China policy for the time being, and Hu Shih was appointed ambassador to the United States in September last year, and after various efforts, there has been no substantive change in Sino-US relations. As far as I know, Japan is still importing steel, fuel and other materials from the United States on a large scale. ”

"Vice President Zhou, the better we fight on the battlefield, the more changes will change in the United States and Britain, especially the United States. In fact, this change has already appeared, and at present, the American people and public opinion are very sympathetic to China, and we must make a big fuss about this. I have asked Dark Arrow to collect photos of the atrocities of the Japanese army and strive to publish them in the American media, especially as the collection of photos of the Nanjing Massacre is ongoing. "Very well, I'll take care of this matter, and your energy will be mainly focused on combat."

Enlai continued: "The defensive operation in southern Hunan is very important, and whether or not the Japanese offensive can be smashed is related to the overall international and domestic situation. If the Shonan defense line is solid, we will be in a very advantageous position internationally. "Vice Chairman Zhou, don't worry, I know in my heart that at present, Jiangxi is fully supporting the defense of Xiangxi, and the preparations are very detailed. There may be instability in the defensive line, but if the Japanese army wants to break through the Shonan defensive line, unless it continues to increase its troops in Wuhan, it is almost impossible for the Japanese army to hold the southern Hunan defensive line, and I am confident that it will hold the southern Shonan defensive line. ”