Chapter 278: The Stupid British
What did Han Lihun do about Hitler? Comax's heart moved, and he said: "I have been working in China, and I am not very familiar with European things. β
Han Lihong said: "Mr. Comax, I am very concerned about Europe, and I also know some about the situation in Europe, I don't think the British will be able to shine for a few days. β
Suppressing the shock in his heart, Comax asked, "Mr. Han, why do you say that?" β
Han Lihong said: "Because of Germany, but also because Germany has Hitler." After a pause, he added: "Mr. Comax, I think that the Second European War is inevitable, and that the British will have to groan under the iron hooves of the Germans." β
Comax is not only a high-ranking diplomat in the United States, but the Comax family also has a deep background and a huge network, so Comax is a person in the inner circle of the American state and knows a lot of secrets.
Seeing that Han Lihong said so surely, Comax's interest was aroused, and he asked: "Mr. Han, I also know a little bit about the British idea, they hope that Germany will march east to attack the Soviet Union, do you think this is possible?" β
Han Lihong said: "The most important sign of the rise or fall of a country is whether its strategic orientation is correct or not, and if the British are bent on bringing disaster to the east and conniving at Germany, then Britain will inevitably suffer greatly." β
Comax was even more interested and asked, "Mr. Han, why do you say that?" β
Han Lihong said: "No one is a fool, if it's me, it's you, even if you want to attack the Soviet Union, do you have to clean up the door first?" β
Indeed, it is a very simple truth, but according to the information he has obtained, the British people's desire for Germany to attack the Soviet Union is inevitably too strong, and it is very likely that in the future there will be the situation mentioned by Han Lihong: Britain connived at Germany and adopted a policy of appeasement towards Germany.
"Mr. Han, you have overlooked one point, the Soviet Union is a communist country, and Britain and Germany hate the Soviet Union. β
Smiling, Han Lihong said: "War, for the Germans, first means the survival of the country, and on this basis, ideological things come second. β
Comax couldn't help but nod and asked, "Mr. Han, do you think Germany will eventually attack the Soviet Union?" β
After thinking for a moment, Han Lihong said: "Mr. Comax, if Britain connives, Britain will inevitably decline, and if Germany attacks the Soviet Union, Germany will inevitably decline. β
Comax was stunned for a moment and asked, "Mr. Han, why?" β
Han Lihong said: "If Germany attacks the Soviet Union, it will make a strategic mistake like attacking China. As far as the book is concerned, what they need to do most urgently now is not to fight, but to go all out to digest the three eastern provinces and accumulate strength. The same is true for Germany, which must conquer at least all of Europe in general before attacking the Soviet Union, specifically Britain and France. β
The situation in Europe today was directed by his forefathers, and the situation began long before the end of the last world war.
At that time, I naturally did not think that it was so far, at that time it was just a landmine, in order not to calm down Europe, in order to plant the seeds of turmoil in Europe, and now it seems that the growth of this seed is really good.
It was amazing that Han Lihong could see this.
After thinking silently for a while, Comax asked the question he was most concerned about, and said, "Mr. Han, if the British agree to your conditions, what about the property confiscated by you?" β
"If it is confiscated, there is no reason to return it." Han Lihong said: "Mr. Comax, do you remember that I mentioned that we were a joint venture to run a cigarette factory? β
Finally came, suppressing the excitement in his heart, Comax said calmly: "Of course I remember, but it was a little inconvenient at the time. β
"It's convenient now." Han Lihong said: "Mr. Comax, we are four or six, I am four, and you are six, how about it?" β
Four-six-open? When Comax heard this, his heart chuckled.
In British American Tobacco, Americans only hold less than 30% of the shares, although this will certainly reduce profits, but the extra shares can be completely compensated, and most importantly, he has too much room to maneuver.
It doesn't take much, as long as you get half of the shares, it will be an astronomical amount of wealth!
Of course, this is not something that the Black God Army gave them for no reason, there is no free lunch in the world, and after the matter has a certain time, he and the shareholders of those tobacco companies will naturally do their best in matters related to the Black God Army.
Almost unable to hold back, Comax raised his wine glass, his face was full of clouds, and said excitedly: "Mr. Han, I believe that our cooperation in the future will become more and more pleasant." β
After drinking the wine in the cup, Han Lihong said: "Mr. Comax, I think that in this matter, the greatest interest of you and your American political axe is not the gain or loss in business. β
Comax was stunned, and he looked at Han Lihong in confusion.
-- Varan who was waiting for Pedmeier, and Coumes entered the door with the front foot, and he came in with the back foot.
Pedemai is a senior diplomat, and Coumer still has a lot of respect for Pedemeye, so he took Pedemai in, and after sitting down, Pedemai immediately asked, "Mr. Coumer, how are you talking?" β
Commes was extremely sympathetic to Pedemeye, and he knew that the pressure on Pedmeier must be extremely great these days.
As ambassador to China, Pedemeyer knew the situation very well, so he knew that it was impossible to send troops, but the shareholders of the tobacco company would not care about this, they only cared about their interests.
Cowmes told the Black God Army the conditions, and then looked at Pedmai with great pity.
Pedemeye's face was green, angry.
In Pedemeye's mind, the cause of this was the hundreds of [***] people who were guarding the warehouse in the four lines under house arrest.
They let these soldiers go, and the Black God Army gave some compensation, which means that everyone takes a step back, and this matter is over temporarily.
When did foreigners, especially the British, not be the masters of the great uncles in China, so how could Pedermai have imagined that the Black God Army would dare to be so unscrupulous, which is simply throwing the British Empire into a pit.
"This is blackmail, it's **naked blackmail! This is a banditry, a shameless bandit! We, the British Empire, will never succumb to blackmail, and will never bow to robbers! Pedermai was so mad that he stood up and waved his arms around the room, shouting in anger.
This old guy is really shameless, at least much more shameless than me, if you want to talk about blackmail and banditry, then the British Empire recognizes the second, who dares to be the first?
While Comax was slandering his peers in his heart, he was also strongly longing for the British's enthusiasm to be as strong as possible.
In this matter, the Americans' greatest interest is not in the commercial gains and losses, but in the inability of the British to make the right decisions quickly.
At this point, Comax was very embarrassed, because he didn't think of this, and he only realized it when Han Lihong reminded him.
The more stubborn the British, the better, and the longer this matter drags on, the more damage it will do to Britain, because it is clear that the British are not in a way, and every day of delay will do more damage to Britain.
Empires that are too large are mostly maintained by deterrence, especially when they rule over vast colonies like the United Kingdom.
In this matter, the British are embarrassed, so the wisest thing to do is to quickly cut through the mess, quickly resolve the matter, and let the matter settle down, but obviously, the British cannot do this.
Yes, not to mention the British, even the Americans, if the two sides change places, and they know how powerful it is, I am afraid that it will be difficult to solve it quickly.
Because the resistance inside is too great.
This involves not only powerful interest groups, but also the death of so many soldiers and imprisoned expatriates, who can easily be manipulated by interest groups or some short-sighted and radical people to stir up powerful populist forces.
Writing this into the report to the State Council is another powerful proof of his far-reaching strategic vision.
After a moment of anger, Pedmai slowly calmed down.
Originally, Pedermeier's personal cultivation was excellent, but this incident was so out of the circle that he was out of anger and did not control his emotions.
Sitting back down, Pedemai asked, "Mr. Cowmes, what is the attitude of the American political axe?" β
"Mr. Pedemeyer, Britain and the United States are the most loyal allies, of course we are on your side, I have expressed a strong protest to the Black God Army on behalf of the American political axe, if they do not properly resolve this matter, we will terminate all cooperation with the Black God Army." β
After a pause, Cowmes said helplessly: "Mr. Pedermai, the Black God Army is from bandits, they don't care about anything, they are the same as the Boxers more than thirty years ago, they are not reasonable at all. β
With a sigh of relief, Pedermai asked, "Mr. Commers, can we consider sending troops together?" β
Comers's eyes widened instantly, this old guy was just confused and shouldn't have made such a suggestion, he said stupidly: "Mr. Pedemeyer, you should know that we Americans don't like to fight, if it is just a few warships and some marines, it is not a big problem, but if it is a large-scale army, then it is simply impossible." β
Pedemia wilted, just for the sake of a black god army, a large-scale army, not to mention the United States, even they themselves are impossible.
After a while, Pedmai said: "Mr. Cowmes, the Black God Army is obviously a radical patriot, and now that China and Yuben are at war, can we use this to persecute them?" β
Shaking his head, Cowmes said: "The Black God Army is extremely dissatisfied with the Nanjing Political Axe, and they want the Nanjing Political Axe to fall." If the Nanking political axe falls, it will inevitably benefit [***], is this what Mr. Pedemeyer is happy to see? β
Suddenly, Pedemeye's eyes lit up and he said, "Mr. Cowmes, if we help Yuben conquer China, won't Ben be able to attack the Soviet Union?" β
The authorities are confused, and the bystanders are clear.
The Chinese are indeed a wise people, and this is really true, and the veteran diplomat in front of me, Pedemeye, is an excellent example.
This is what the Americans have been doing, but there is a problem of cost risk. Selling strategic materials to me and providing loans is not only a profitable business, but also a measure to achieve strategic goals. However, if the United States wants to directly intervene in the war between China and China, it is up to Pedmai to think of it.
Even if he could intervene and succeed in the end, who can guarantee that after the conquest of China, he will definitely attack the Soviet Union?
What's more, it is okay to fan the flames behind the scenes, but getting involved in a war, which is not possible for the United States at present.
The most popular trend of thought in the United States now is isolationism, not to mention for the sake of Britain, even if the Black God Army is targeting them this time, the United States will not be involved in the Far East war on a large scale at this time.
The more stupid the British, the better, Comax relayed the theory of Han Lihong eating tree bark to Mr. Pedermaier, and then said: "China has nothing, so they have no scruples, no matter how many years they can afford to fight." Moreover, China is too big, and there are too many people, as long as there are a few like the Black God Army, how many troops do you have to make the situation really stable? β
After a pause, Comax continued: "Mr. Pedermai must have been well aware of the situation of the Battle of Shanghai, saying that he had absolute superiority in all aspects, but that his victory was only a mixed victory. How many times can they fight such a vicious battle, with their own national strength? β
Pedemeyer was completely speechless.
After a few more words, Pedmaier took his leave, and then Comax said, "Mr. Pedemeye, there is one more thing. β
Pedemai asked nonchalantly, "What else?" β
Alas, I can't bear to say it, but I have to say it, "Cormes said: "They say that if you don't want the kidnapped soldiers and expatriates to do hard labor and eat pig food, then you have to pay ten thousand dollars a day." β
"What?" Pedermai shook his body a few times, and almost fell to the ground.
"Calm down, Mr. Pedemeye, be calm." Comax quickly grabbed Pedmai and let him sit on the sofa.
It was too much, and Comax couldn't bear to say it, so he didn't say it until Pedermai got up to leave.
Leaning his head on the back of the couch, Pedermai closed his eyes tightly and slowed down for a full ten minutes before he opened his eyes and sat up straight.
Not wanting to speak any more, Pedemai stood up to leave, and Commers added: "Mr. Pedemeye, they have given seven days, and if they do not give an answer within seven days, they will make their request public in the newspapers." β
Pedemeyer closed his eyes again.
Seeing Pedmai away, Comax sat alone on the couch in contemplation.
Han Lihong is really amazing!
This matter seemed reckless at first, even he put the Black God Army and the Boxers together, and had deep doubts about the cooperation with the Black God Army, but now it seems that Han Lihong has calculated every step, and it is by no means comparable to the Boxers.
Moreover, this person is too difficult, whoever touches him will have to fall into blood mold for eight lifetimes.
ββββThe world is big, and the affairs of foreigners are the greatest.
For many Chinese, this has almost become an instinctive standard reaction.
Chairman Chiang is one of the best among them, and naturally he will not be an exception.
In the case of internal power struggles, Chairman Chiang has always exhausted all his last resort, silver bullets, steel bullets, meat bullets, vertical and horizontal bullets, how to fight and how reasonable, but as soon as he encounters a foreign adult, his IQ often returns to zero, and when a foreign adult mentions any protest demand, Chairman Chiang pretends to be tender and coquettish, and then tries his best to satisfy it.
The reason why I didn't try my best to satisfy Lord Yang this time was just because there was really no curse, but that's it, it was also a thin donkey pulling hard and holding on.
Therefore, even though the strong enemy is close at hand and he is busy with all his work, Chairman Chiang is always in mind about this matter, and he can't forget it even if he wants to.
Foreign Minister Wang Chonghui followed up the whole process and reported at any time.
Just after the national defense and military conference had been held, the decision to abandon Nanjing was decided, and Chairman Chiang was sulking when Wang Chonghui came.
Wang Chonghui's face was very bad.
As soon as he saw Wang Chonghui's face, Chairman Jiang's heart chuckled, and he had a very bad premonition.
After sitting down, Chiang Kai-shek asked, "Liang Chou, how is it?" β
Wang Chonghui said: "Entrusted, the Black God Army extorted three million taels of gold. Pay the ransom and they let him go. β
Three million taels of gold? Chiang Kai-shek's eyeballs almost didn't come out, and after a while, he asked, "What do the British say?" β
After hesitating for a moment, Wang Chonghui said: "Bench, the British want us to pay this ransom for them." β
"What?" When Chairman Jiang heard this, he almost slipped out of the sofa and went to the ground, his head was buzzing, Venus was spurting in front of him, and the blood in his whole body seemed to rush to his head in an instant.
No more.
Like Pedemeye, Chairman Chiang leaned his head on the back of the sofa and closed his eyes.
Paralyzed, don't take such a bully!
-- On the fifth day after Pedmeier's departure, the telegram arrived as scheduled.
After reading the message, a hint of laughter appeared on the corner of Comax's mouth, and the content of the message was exactly what he expected, not bad at all.
Pedmai asked him to communicate with the Black God Army, and the captured soldiers and expatriates ate to eat pig food and do hard labor were delayed in the news.
Comax sighed softly, Han Lihong was only in his twenties, but he was like a thousand-year-old fox, seeing both Peddermai and Britain through.
Han Lihong expected that even if Pedermai realized that he should give in, it would be impossible for the British political axe to make a decision in such a short time.
How is it possible that the British are really getting more and more stupid to let the national political axe pay the ransom for them?
Three million taels of gold, even if the Nanjing political axe wants to take it, it may not be able to take it, not to mention, not to mention the three million taels of gold, even this impact, the Nanjing political axe can't afford it.
Here, the Black God Army beat the British with big mouths, cannons, and heels; Over there, the British asked the Nanjing political axe to kneel down and lick their chrysanthemums.
This contrast is inadequately figured out by the British.
Besides, with such a good example of the Black God Army standing there, how could the Nanjing political axe bleed profusely and take out three million taels of gold?
No one is so stupid, so the stupidest are naturally the British.
It's very good, the impact is very good.
Between the United States and the United Kingdom, the Nanjing political axe is generally preferred by the United Kingdom, but there are more similar influences, and gradually this situation is bound to change.
This time, the British must have offended Chiang Kai-shek severely.
Nothing was done, and after an hour, Comax called Pedmai back, saying that the Black God Army had always kept its word and never changed, so they didn't agree.
(To be continued)