After talking for a while, Taizu said to Han Lihong: "What do you think of the United States? ”

Sinking down, Han Lihong said: "As far as the United States is concerned, their greatest interest is to help Britain, France and the Soviet Union defeat Germany and Italy, and if this war is the result, then post-war Europe will become insignificant, and the future world powers will be the United States and the Soviet Union." ”

Nodding, Taizu said: "If Germany wins, then the United States will have to completely retract to the Americas." ”

"You're right." After a pause, Han Lihong said: "If the United States does not enter the war, our calculation of blackmailing Comrade Stalin will not be so easy. ”

The prime minister said: "Yes, we must not allow Germany and Germany to attack the Soviet Union. ”

This is indeed a difficult problem, and if the Soviet Union is in danger, the result will be that they will have to pay a terrible price, and the country will be devastated again, but this is indeed a golden opportunity, and if it is missed, it will never happen again.

This was clearly seen not only by them, but also by the Americans, and by Stalin.

Looking at Han Lihong, Taizu asked, "Lihong, what do you think we should do?" ”

Han Lihong has been struggling with this problem, if there is anyone in this world who can help him decide, then this person, Han Lihong has no doubt, is Taizu.

Taizu left many mysteries to the world, and for Han Lihong, one of the biggest mysteries that Taizu gave him was how to invite Lao Maozi out of China, and also let Lao Maozi go happily and help a basic industrial system in China.

Lao Maozi is the master who eats people and does not spit out bones, and he is the most insatiable.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Maozi had garrisons in Fushun and other places, and in Han Lihong's view, it was easy to invite Maozi's garrison away, but it was a bit unbelievable to invite Maozi to be happy and help China with a basic industrial system.

Lao Maozi's behavior is simply a living Lei Feng, more alive than a living Lei Feng, and the fact is that Lao Maozi's 800 surnames have nothing to do with Lei Feng.

Looking at Taizu, Han Lihong's heart surged, and the problem that had been bothering him for many days was suddenly solved, and he had a clear decision.

Chinese, before Taizu, was not just a matter of going back to 1840 and being angry with the Western powers, but going all the way back to the end of the Ming Dynasty, the Chinese, that is, the Han people were ruled by the Manchu Qing aristocracy, and the Chinese were holding their breath, this breath was held for more than 300 years, and in these 300 years of history, no historical figure can make the Chinese really live like a person, and the Chinese have been living on their knees instead of standing in these 300 years.

Whether it was kneeling under the Manchu nobles, or under the Western powers, or even under himself, they were all kneeling, and whether it was Hong Xiuquan, Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, Zhang Zhidong, Yuan Shikai, Sun Yat-sen, Wang Jingwei, Chiang Kai-shek, several merry figures, or in the hands of Taizu, the Chinese were completely comfortable, and they were standing and living.

It is a collective standing, not an individual standing.

What made Taizu allow the Chinese to stand and live? The answer is spirit, it is the spirit of fearlessness, the spirit of courage to overcome all difficulties and obstacles, and the heroic courage of forging ahead and overpowering all enemies!

It's fun to fight with the sky! It's fun to fight the ground! It's a lot of fun to fight with people!

In later generations, many people ridiculed Taizu's bold words, saying that Taizu was barbaric and lustful for power, but they did not know that without this spirit, why would the Chinese stand up in the face of thousands of difficulties?

For Taizu, the price is nothing, the most important thing is victory.

From a military point of view, it is true, no matter how many people are sacrificed, the key is to win in the end, because people will always die, if they don't die today, they will die tomorrow, but victory is different, and victory will affect the psychology and spirit of future generations.

In reality and psychologically, the Chinese have completely shaken off the fate and shadow of defeat over the past 300 years, relying on the fearless heroism of Taizu.

The life of an individual is very important, but it is not an absolute and only important thing, otherwise there is nothing called honor and dignity, what is it to die standing rather than live on knees, what is it is called killing to become benevolent, and there will not even be the profession of a soldier.

An indescribable brilliance appeared on Han Lihong's face, and he said solemnly, "People will always die." ”

Taizu paused for a moment, then raised his hand and gently patted Han Lihong's shoulder.

-- Comax's head hurts.

Han Lihong's series of measures have seriously harmed the interests of the United States, but under the current situation, the United States cannot say anything ruthless, let alone take any drastic actions.

In fact, not only can it not be said cruelly, but the United States also has to maintain, and even strengthen, its relationship with the Black God Army. Moreover, with the drastic changes in the situation, the United States also had to increase its support for the Black God Army.

What a fire.

Comax didn't make a fuss, he just had a headache, and Congress made a copy of the "Sino-US Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation", so that he managed to persuade the Chinese central government to sign it.

The reason why the old men of the Congress came up with such a thing was that they were reluctant to help the Black God Army, but they had to help, so they came up with such a thing.

However, when dealing with Han Lihong, it is useless for the Americans to think anything, what is useful is what Han Lihong thinks.

In Comax's opinion, the person who can take advantage of Han Lihong has not yet been born, at least he can't do it, and he can't see who will be.

Some time ago, through the assessment of Germany's attacks on Denmark, Norway, and other countries, the military came to a dismal result: The combat effectiveness of the German army was amazing, far exceeding the previous assessment.

Their original wishful thinking was to confront Germany, France, and the Soviet Union against each other, and when they were exhausted, the Americans would stand up and clean up the mess and establish the United States' position as the world's hegemon in one fell swoop.

But now it seems that the situation is not at all rosy, and it is even extremely dangerous.

If Germany and Zoben cooperated and attacked the Soviet Union at the same time, the result of the military assessment was that the Soviet Union would not last for a year, and if Germany and Zoben occupied the Soviet Union, the consequences would be disastrous.

No matter what compromise is reached for the time being, the final outcome will not change.

With the technology of Germany and Ben, coupled with the huge resources and production capacity of the Soviet Union, it will not be a few years before their forces will have to be aimed at the United States.

This outcome is not allowed in any case, and to avoid it, China's position is crucial, especially if the United States does not directly enter the war.

Using China to hold back and the Soviet Union to consume Germany is the best situation for the United States.

However, China's national strength is too weak, and if China wants to take the initiative to attack and hold back the capital, the first and necessary premise is to strengthen China's strength.

Han Lihong will definitely see this situation, so with Han Lihong's surname, he will burn incense and worship the Buddha without taking the opportunity to blackmail them.

Of course, the danger to China from the situation of Germany's occupation of the Soviet Union is no less dangerous than that of the United States, and the danger is even more direct and serious.

However, the person they faced was not a greedy fool like Chiang Kai-shek, but Han Lihong.

In the current situation, China and the United States are like two people walking on a single-plank bridge head-on, and this single-plank bridge can only bear the weight of one person.

Now, it's up to who's stronger.

So, who has stronger nerves? Comax chose Han Lihong, which is why his head hurts so much.

"Welcome, my old friend! Han Lihong was as enthusiastic as ever.

After sitting down, Han Lihong talked about it vigorously, and didn't mention anything about it, but Han Lihong didn't mention it, he couldn't help but mention it.

Don't mention it, why is he here?

Comax knew that Han Lihong liked to be direct, and now he was actually telling him not to get those who didn't, Han didn't eat this set.

After talking for a while, Comax seized the opportunity and said, "Mr. Han, the American political axe has made it clear that it agrees to give you a loan of 500 million US dollars. ”

Han Lihong smiled and said, "Old friend, can you make me ashamed that I didn't put forward conditions other than business?" ”

With a straight face, Comax said seriously: "Mr. Han, you should understand that this is not a business in the ordinary sense. ”

Smiling, Han Lihong said, "I understand. ”

Taking out a document from his purse and placing it on the table, Comax said: "We, the American political axe, have drafted a treaty of commerce between China and the United States, and hope to consult with you on this matter. ”

Glancing at Comax, Han Lihong picked up the document and lowered his head to look at it.

The document is not long, there are seventeen articles and thirty-eight paragraphs, and before he has finished reading it, Han Lihong couldn't help but snort in his heart.

This treaty is actually a reproduction of the "Sino-US Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation" signed by the great Chairman Chiang and the United States in 1946.

The main content is that the nationals of this Contracting Party shall have the right to reside, travel and engage in various occupations such as commerce, industry, culture and education, religion and so on throughout the territory of the other Side, as well as the right to prospect and exploit mineral resources, lease and retain land, and enjoy national treatment economically.

The goods of this Party shall be treated in the other Party no less favourably than those of any third country and of the other Party's own country, and the importation of any article by this Party into the other Party and any article shipped from this Party to the other Party shall not be prohibited or restricted in any way.

The vessels of this side may sail freely in any port, place or territorial waters open to the other side, and their persons and goods shall have the freedom to pass through the territory of the other side by the most convenient means; In the event of any danger, the ships of this side, including warships, may sail into any port, place or territorial waters of the other side that are not open to foreign commerce or navigation.

The content of this treaty seems to be very equal, but because of the serious imbalance in the national power of China and the United States, this treaty is actually more harmful and serious than the unequal treaties that cede land and pay huge indemnities.

If the Kuomintang wins the civil war, then there is no need to assume anything, just this treaty, plus the small life of the fiat currency is in the hands of the Americans, the lightest and lightest, China is also an economic colony of the United States, without the slightest economic sovereignty, everything has to be at the disposal of the American father, and without economic sovereignty, how can we talk about other aspects of power?

"Okay, I'll send it to the council tomorrow." After reading it, Han Lihong put down the document and said.

Comax grinned, Han Lihong was even more difficult to deal with than he thought.

Han Lihong wanted to send the treaty to the council, not to delay, but to disgrace the United States, because this treaty absolutely cannot stand up to discussion.

If there is a national discussion, then the image of the United States in China will definitely plummet, and if there is a benefit, then it will fall, but if nothing is gained, then it will not work.

Now, Han Lihong is launching a big criticism of the United States and the West, if it is in the meeting, isn't this giving Han Lihong the initiative to provide ammunition to criticize them?

Hurriedly put the documents in his purse, as if there was no such thing, Comax said: "Mr. Han, I believe you must know the current situation, China and the United States must cooperate." ”

Nodding, Han Lihong said, "This is also what I want, but you also know my surname, I will not accept any preconditions." ”

It is really not enough oil and salt, Comax said: "Mr. Han, the United States political axe will inform the political axe in the near future to abolish the "American Treaty of Commerce and Navigation." ”

Han Lihong's body was shocked, it seemed that he still underestimated Roosevelt, and Roosevelt did not change the established strategy of the United States in the slightest because of the deterioration of the situation.

Actually, the situation is clear.

Once the war broke out, Yue Ben would never stay honestly, and the invasion of China was frightened by the people's war like a vast ocean, so there were only two directions of attack for Yu Ben next.

One was to attack the Soviet Union, and the other was to attack Southeast Asia.

The consequences of attacking the Soviet Union are already clear, and the first target of the attack on Southeast Asia is Indonesia, which produces oil.

If it wants to invade and occupy Indonesia, the Philippines will not be able to get around, and the United States will occupy the Philippines, so once it attacks Southeast Asia, it will inevitably clash with the United States.

The situation is clear, but the decision is difficult, even if the president of the United States is Roosevelt.

After a moment of silence, Han Lihong said slowly: "Mr. Comax, it is said that this is our mortal enemy, and the Soviet Union is also our most dangerous enemy. For the sake of the long-term good, we are not afraid of taking risks, we have a vast territory, we have an endless population, as long as our people are organized, then I have no doubt that we can defeat any enemy who dares to invade us. ”

Comax is completely out of temper, because Han Lihong is telling the truth, just as the United States has Roosevelt who dares to make decisions, and China also has Han Lihong who dares to make decisions.

In a word, if the United States wants to cooperate, then cooperate on the basis of equality, no matter how many olive branches the United States extends, it is Zhou Yu who beats Huang Gai, one is willing to fight, the other is willing to suffer, and other nonsense is not to be said.

Subsequently, under the personal chairmanship of the Prime Minister, professionals from both sides began intensive negotiations.

There is only one content of the negotiation, and that is bargaining.

This is by no means an ordinary business, this kind of business, either the east wind overpowers the west wind, or the west wind overpowers the east wind. Now, it is the east wind that overwhelms the west wind, so this price is cut to the eyes of the Americans.

-- White House, Washington, USA.

President Roosevelt sat behind the large desk, looking at the papers in front of him, his nose was a little crooked, he never imagined that Commers would finally get such a thing for him.

However, Roosevelt didn't mean to blame Comax, not Comax, and other people also had this result, because if he and Han Lihong changed places, he would have to get this thing out of Comers in Han Lihong's position.

"What do you see?" Roosevelt asked.

In the office, in addition to Roosevelt, there was Vice President Henry? Agad? Wallace, Secretary of State Cordell-Hull, and Army Chief of Staff George? Cartlett? Marshall.

Like Roosevelt, they were hard-line combatants, especially Marshall, who believed that the United States would be involved in the war whether it wanted it or not.

These three have all picked up their teeth, and Han Lihong can clearly see the intentions and situation of the United States, what else do they have?

In Comax's report, Han Lihong specifically mentioned the "Neutrality Bill".

The core content of the "Neutrality Act" was first promulgated in 1935 and amended twice in '36 and '37, and the core content of the bill was to prohibit the export of arms and ammunition to belligerents whenever the president declared a state of war outside the Americas.

The essence of the promulgation of this "Neutrality Act" was to connive at Germany, and it happened that Britain and France were extremely stupid and adopted a policy of appeasement towards Germany, so the United States pushed the boat along the river and let Germany become bigger.

Now, the goal of the United States to raise tigers and cause trouble in Europe has been achieved, but one thing I didn't expect is that the teeth of the tiger they raised are a little too good, so good that they are very likely to bite themselves.

This is not the most troublesome, the most troublesome thing is that the tiger breeding plan must continue, otherwise, it is to raise the tiger into a dragon, and the dream of the United States as a world hegemon will have to be cut off in advance.

The Tiger Raising Plan continued, that is, it was not possible to provide large-scale assistance to the Soviet Union at present, and Germany had to attack the Soviet Union, and if it did provide large-scale assistance to the Soviet Union now, Germany might put all its forces in Europe.

If the Soviet Union is attacked by Germany and Ben at the same time, it will be difficult for the Soviet Union to hold on, and Germany and Ben will occupy the Soviet Union...... This is where they are difficult to do now, and it is precisely because Han Lihong has grasped this point that he can coerce them unscrupulously.

China's original weakness is not worth mentioning, but no one expected that in the blink of an eye, the old hen will become a phoenix, and they are all busy with the mad tiger of Germany, but when Germany is cleaned up, the East may really fly a dragon out.

The two conundrums collided together, and that's why Roosevelt had a hard time making up his mind.

In fact, it is not difficult to make up your mind, but it is just a bit heavy to worry, after all, China's national strength is too weak, and the situation is too complicated.

What's more, even if China really becomes a dragon, at least for a few decades, this dragon will not be able to fly to the Americas.

This is the most fundamental difference between China and Germany.

Hull, Wallace and Marshall, like Roosevelt, were wary of the trade.

Han Lihong did not buy weapons, ammunition, aircraft, and artillery, he only bought technology, production lines, key equipment, and strategic materials, and bought eight steel mills alone, with a production capacity of 3 million tons.

promised, worried; If you don't agree, you're more worried.

If they don't agree, if they don't enhance the strength of the Black God Army, when the time comes, even if the Black God Army wants to hold back Yu Ben, will they have the ability to do it?

Moreover, what is even more lacking in virtue is that now that time is pressing, they cannot afford to delay, and if they agree, they must make a decision as soon as possible.

Awesome, Roosevelt sighed softly, and he couldn't help but pick up his teeth.

(To be continued)