Section 10 Lhasa Storm VII

β€»Now Carl understands what Jensen meant. The whole \ Ben // Xiao \ said // Net Na Qiya also understood. The military strength of Indochina is weaker, and if China, Japan and Germany really join forces, then the brunt will not be Britain, but France. Nazia secretly cursed in her heart, these Yankees are really not things, and such important information is not revealed to them, it is really damned.

"Mr. Jensen, your country has a great influence in China. I wonder what measures your country intends to take? "Nazia seemed to be careless. His eyes quickly glanced at Carl, but Carl immediately understood his purpose.

"Yes. Mr. Jensen, how do you plan to stop Japan's expansion? Karl followed.

Jensen smiled slightly: "The policy we promote is an open door, as long as we follow this principle. will not harm our interests.

The subtext of Jensen's words is very clear, neither Indochina nor India has American interests, so the United States will not interfere, of course, the specific decision is made by Washington, his judgment is.

Nazia sneered in her heart, it seems that the Americans are going to adopt the strategy of the last war again, and make war profits first. And then wait until the last moment to send troops and get the maximum profit at the minimum cost, which is really a cunning Yankee.

"I've heard that the U.S. Congress has suspended lending to China, right? Mr. Mori asked lukewarmly, then took a slight puff of the cigar in his hand, gently exhaled the smoke ring, and stared at Jensen through the light smoke.

"Gentlemen" Jensen looked up to the sky and snorted: "We cannot blindly accommodate or suppress China. For us, it is in our interest that only China resists; But how can they resist? One hand is hard, the other is soft, understand?.

Jensen said and doubled his hand with his hand, as if controlling the knight of the double rope, Carl nodded thoughtfully, he somewhat understood what Jensen meant, but Qi Ya ignored Jensen's "joke" and continued to ask: "Mr. Ambassador, what is the basis for your judgment that after the fall of Wuhan, Chiang Kai-shek will negotiate peace with Japan?" ”

"Even Wuhan has been lost, can they still fight? Isn't Mr. Wang Ching-wei already advocating peace? Jensen replied calmly, "Then Mr. Zia thinks they can still fight?" ”

In fact, in his report to Paris, he made the same judgment, but he had to support China. Karl stood up and replied on Nazia's behalf: "I think they still have the ability to fight, and the Chinese government is very far-sighted." Their military industry is based in Chongqing, not Wuhan or Changsha, and now they are developing Guizhou, and once Guizhou is successfully developed, they will have the material conditions to defeat Japan

"Mr. Ambassador is right," Thomas said, "I have an idea about the Tibetan incident. I don't know if it's okay or not

Karl made a gesture of invitation, but Jensen frowned slightly, and he interrupted Thomas with some unhappiness: "That's just your personal opinion, Thomas."

"Mr. Jensen, this is just a private meeting, all exchanges are private, not representative of the government's opinion, Carl Lixuan expressed his attitude, he would like to know Thomas's thoughts, even if it is his personal opinion, at least he can find clues about the attitude of the United States government.

Thomas, however, was not afraid of tigers as a newborn calf, and did not care about Jensen's displeasure, and followed Karl's words and said, "In that case, then I will talk about it." In the Lhasa incident, the Chinese government took very tough measures. This has to do with the wrong policy that the West has taken in China for several years, in which China sees the weakness of the West, and they know that now is the time when the West is at its weakest, so they start to act, Mr. Ambassador, you have to admit, even with such tough measures in Tibet. Your country is still unable to respond strongly, and Germany has held your power in check. Since it is not possible to respond forcefully, I recommend that your country take steps to minimize the impact of this incident

Calyan's face was ready to fight back, but the corners of his eyes skimmed to Nazia nodding frequently, and the words that had reached his lips were immediately flattened. Jensen nodded secretly, and immediately turned a 180-degree turn in Thomas's evaluation. Although this young man is a little impatient, his vision is very accurate, and he is a good talent.

All of a sudden. Carr understood that Thomas's suggestion was probably the best way to deal with it at the moment, and Jensen had already hinted that as long as Chiang Kai-shek fought it, the United States would support him; Nazia actually made an attitude as well. France was powerless to intervene in the Tibetan incident, and Paris's greatest hope now was for China to hold Japan back. Keep Indochina; The only stakeholder is the British, but can the British Empire still send troops to Tibet? The answer is obvious.

Cars are speeding on the highway, Chongqing's traffic order is obviously better than that of Shanghai and Nanjing, with spacious four-lane highways, pedestrian crossing lines for pedestrians, and traffic police command vehicles at intersections. The highway is lined with bustling buildings, and the faΓ§ade of the building is obscured by various advertisements, all of which makes Jensen feel as if he is back in New York

"Do you really think that the Chinese government will negotiate peace with the Japanese after the fall of Wuhan?" Thomas couldn't stand the silence. First of all, open your mouth to break the silence.

Jensen still stared at the factories that flashed on both sides of the road, the military vehicles full of various materials passing inside, he had heard about the city before coming to Chongqing, and had seen reports from the consulate in Chongqing, but he could not feel the shock without being there, the Chinese had created such a city in just seven years. It laid the foundation for the war against Japan and also created a miracle in the history of industrial development.

Thomas didn't receive an answer from Jensen, he followed Jensen's gaze, and after a while, he suddenly understood Jensen's thoughts.

"The Chinese have been preparing for this war for longer than anyone expected, just look at this city and see how determined they are." Thomas sighed a little.

"Kid, you're talking too much today." Jensen felt that he had to be reminded that in the field of diplomacy. Some things can't be said too clearly.

Thomas was a little ashamed, he knew that he was reckless today, Jensen looked at this big boy who was a little shy, and his heart was a little happy, this child has a very promising future.

"Your analysis of the UK is correct, though. It is somewhat unclear why the Chinese government would do this, and it is not in their interest to anger the British now. ”

"I think they are taking risks" Thomas nodded and agreed: "In the past few days, I have read some materials about Tibet, Chinese, British, I have read them, these materials reveal a message, the Chinese are very angry with what Britain has done in Tibet over the years, if it is just to obtain some economic benefits, the Chinese may be able to bear it, but they are encouraging the West to stand up, which is absolutely unacceptable to the Chinese." They had been looking for an opportunity to drive the British out of Tibet, and now they had found it. ”

Jensen was startled, and he turned his head to look at Thomas. The latter showed a little shyness again, and Jensen frowned slightly: "How did you think of this?" Didn't that reporter Mei tell you? ”

Reporter Mei is Mei Youlan, she accompanied Mr. Mei in the northwest after a walk, returned to Chongqing some time ago, Thomas soon got her news, the two often met, Jensen also accepted an exclusive interview with Mei Youlan when he went to Chongqing.

"No, it's not," Thomas repeatedly denied: "I admit to being influenced by her, and she recommended several articles to me. ”

Jensen stared at him with some suspicion, and Thomas's words reminded him that perhaps Washington's briefing had made him so nervous that he could judge the events in Lhasa. Maybe it's time to visit the director of the Southwest Camp.

"What you say may be correct, but it needs to be confirmed." Jensen said slowly: "Do you know where General Zhuang Jihua is now? ”

Thomas thought for a moment before replying: "The news that came last time said that he was in Xichang, and now, he may have returned to Chengdu." ”

Jensen nodded slightly, no longer spoke, and the car ran to the U.S. Embassy in China under Geyue Mountain in loneliness.

Only, Mr. President, I think that the Lhasa incident was a reaction to China's strong national sentiments, and that it was not so much the central government that led the matter, but Zhuang Jihua, the director of the Southwest Camp, who is the representative of the current Chinese ** faction, who directed the incident with the aim of driving the British out of Tibet. It was clear that he had taken his chance.

The battle of Wuhan will soon be decided, and I am inclined to think that China will lose Wuhan and Japan will succeed in occupying Wuhan, but will the war stop? My opinion is that the key lies in General Chiang Kai-shek. The huge disparity in power between China and Japan made the war in China extremely difficult, and if Chiang Kai-shek felt that the West had abandoned him, he might have made peace with Japan. The results will be catastrophic; But if he feels that the West is always supporting him, he will resist, so I propose that this year's loan be allocated to him in due course, and at the same time reconcile their contradictions with the British. ”

When Jensen returned to the embassy, he wrote a written report of today's meeting with the British and French ambassadors, along with his own comments on this. The analysis of the incident, as well as his views on the city of Chongqing, and his heartfelt attachment of Thomas's views to the back.

Washington's reply soon came, and Roosevelt instructed him to visit Zhuang Jihua, the director of the Southwest Camp, as soon as possible. But another Roosevelt order made him a little uneasy, and Roosevelt told him to try to judge. If Chiang Kai-shek decided to make peace with Japan, could Zhuang Jihua raise the banner of the War of Resistance?

While Jensen was waiting for Washington's reply, Zhuang Jihua had already returned to Chongqing and set off from Chengdu. to Guiyang, Kunming, West Yunnan, Panzhihua, Xichang. Walking around his territory left him with mixed results.

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