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With the majesty of sweeping the Soviet army, everyone thought that the French East Indies would end soon, but Yang Qiu dozed off with the Wehrmacht he established this time. In the face of the turbulent undercurrent of the world, Mo Mo seemed to care about the aggressive posture of the Japanese army. On the one hand, the troops advanced slowly, turning a blind eye to the non-cooperation of the French colonial government in Saigon, and on the other hand, constantly releasing diplomatic signals that they had no intention of starting a full-scale war with Japan, making it difficult to understand what he was going to do.

After the first exchange of fire in Siem Reap, Yanagawa Heisuke suddenly used two wings to try to quickly cross the Mekong River and intersperse behind the Chinese marines, although Mengkong's 38th Wing was disintegrated, the 55th Wing made good progress, and soon crossed Bientan Mountain into Preah Vihear, east of Siem Reap, cutting off the communication between the 4th Marine Division and the Mekong River in one fell swoop.

However, before Yanagawa Heisuke could flank Siem Reap, the 4th Marine Division suddenly received an order to retreat by boat from Tonle Sap to Kampong Cham and Kratie on the day the Japanese 55th Wing arrived in Preah Vihear. This voluntary retreat marked the end of the Japanese army's capture of Saigon and Cam Ranh Bay, and a Mekong defensive line from Vientiane to Phnom Penh was quickly formed. Although Japanese officers such as Shunroku Hata and Heisuke Yanagawa were dissatisfied, Hideki Tojo, who was in Tokyo, let out a long sigh. He wants victory to help him become prime minister, but he doesn't want a full-scale war so early. Therefore, upon learning the news, he immediately announced that the army had won another "big victory" in the southeast, and he also confidently said that he had found a way to defeat the invincible Chinese National Defense Force on land.

"It seems that he does not want to fight Japan immediately, and the goal of his actions is only to support the independence of the Annan government." Roosevelt put down the briefing, and deep down he was very, very disappointed with the outcome of the French East Indies. Because he had always hoped for a war between China and Japan, but Yang Qiu's strategy of taking the initiative to retreat after gaining an advantage made this dream come to naught again. Being able to give up his vested interests when he had a clear chance of seizing the entire French East Indies made him more vigilant against Yang Qiu again. So he rubbed his sore knees. looked at Donovan: "William, has Yang Qiu already agreed to go to Cairo?" ”

"Yes. The British House of Commons has agreed in principle to exchange Kuwaiti jurisdiction, the Chagos Archipelago, the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company and 160 tons of gold (about 400 million people) for the middle fire. The arms included thousands of captured Soviet tanks, 5,000 artillery pieces, and at least thirty destroyers (the United States considers the territorial waters class to be destroyers). And Churchill promised that as long as China did not choose to expand its colonies, the British government would recognize it as soon as the French East Indies became independent! and allowed autonomy for Singapore and East Borneo after the war. And also. Donovan's voice was a little hoarse, and after returning from China, he threw himself into the construction of the Strategic Intelligence Agency. Since he had to work more than ten hours a day, he caught a cold, coughed twice, and continued: "Churchill also said that if only Cairo could reach an agreement. He will hand over the command of the coalition forces in the Southwest Pacific, the Middle East, and Central Asia to China! The two sides had already agreed on the main issues of the alliance, and the final difference was to declare war on Japan and the Soviet Union. Yang Qiu asked the British government to declare war on the Soviet Union, but he did not want to declare war on Japan immediately. Churchill is hesitating, but there are some indications that the British government is likely to agree to this offer. ”

"Are the British crazy?"

Donovan said: "I still have very limited information. But according to my analysis, it should be that there has been a very significant change in the situation in Central Asia! Otherwise the British government would not have made such a choice. For His Excellency Churchill, if the Soviet Union did not pose a threat and did not have a strong naval backing, the post-war pressure would remain in Beijing rather than London. ”

In the Washington office, Roosevelt's aides stood or sitted. Donovan's words made them think, whether it was Secretary of State Huddle or Marshall. Even Secretary of War Stimson and Chief of Naval Operations Stark frowned slightly. "He's moving fast and he's more aggressive." Hopkins, who was sitting next to him, was the first to break the silence: "Now is the weakest time for Britain, and His Excellency Yang Qiu is once again ahead of us. President. If we don't come up with a plan soon, we are very likely to be marginalized! ”

Hopkins is not alarmist, because he did not expect France to lose so quickly, the position of the United States suddenly became very, very embarrassing. On the one hand, the security of Britain must be ensured no matter what. Because only Britain exists, the United States can exchange European and Atlantic interests from Britain. Meantime. Yang Qiu's rapid intervention caused the United States to lose its interests in the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. Although the competition for the French East Indies was slow and even ugly, it announced that Yang Qiu had begun to extend his tentacles to the southwest Pacific after Central Asia and the Persian Gulf!

Obviously, if Roosevelt could not come up with an effective way to travel, then he would have to be prepared to lose all his interests in this part of the Persian Gulf! The only thing that can be fortunate is that the German navy is too weak, at least the British soil will not be threatened by a landing for the time being.

Roosevelt, though he did not speak, was in fact anxious. Yang Qiu's strategy was very clear, running in small steps, constantly using the war to meddle in the surrounding areas, but deliberately throwing away part of the benefits to Japan, maintaining a balance and not wanting to drag himself into two lines. And he has repeatedly missed opportunities because of the election and domestic isolationism. Taking this arms sale as an example, he wanted to wait for Britain to beg him, because the US intelligence department was convinced that Yang Qiu did not have enough arms for export, after all, Beijing's total military strength (including logistics, etc.) has exceeded 6 million, and it is actually insufficient to equip so many troops when there is not much room for improvement in its own industrial capacity. But the intelligence services forgot one very important thing, which was the Soviet-made equipment he had seized!

To the United States, 400 million yuan is nothing. But after the exchange to Kuwait, the Persian Gulf has been firmly controlled by China and Britain, and the water cannot be plucked through the needle! Even Suez Canal interests are already beckoning to Beijing. Not to mention a foothold in the Indian Ocean! In one fell swoop, reach out to the middle of the Indian Ocean.

"Mr. President, we should make our position clear as soon as possible." After a period of repeated reflection, Hopkins changed his thinking about relying on neutrality to obtain post-war benefits: "Regardless of whether Britain will declare war on the Soviet Union or not, once His Excellency Yang Qiu declares war on Germany and Italy, then Hitler will need the Soviet Union as a barrier." While I believe that Stalin and Hitler will not really join forces, it now seems that Europe may not be decided until Britain and Germany are decided, because Hitler would also be concerned about the squadron entering the Black Sea from the Caucasus or even Turkey. ”

Roosevelt broke the silence: "Harry, do you have any suggestions?" ”

Everybody knows it. Roosevelt attached great importance to the decisions of several aides, and looked at Hopkins who spoke. The latter thought about it and continued: "Britain and its allies should be immediately provided with all-round support, such as loans, military industrial goods. Doing so would not only help Britain weather the storm and drag the war until early next year, but also stimulate the domestic economy. ”

"But will this annoy the German government? China will soon become an ally of the United Kingdom, should we also provide supplies and loans to Beijing? Huddle asked.

Marshall, who was next to him, agreed to offer support: "Mr. Huder, we have very little choice now. After Germany did not need to face the Soviet Union, their next target was likely to be Britain or Spain. If Gibraltar were to be lost, Britain would have lost quickly. So we have to keep Britain safe. If Spain also fell to Hitler. Then you must join unconditionally! Again, Beijing already had an advantage in Central Asia, but the Soviet Union's industrial capacity and population were in Europe, so the Soviet Union still maintained a fairly strong capability. If we do not lend to Beijing, I believe that His Excellency Yang Qiu will definitely stabilize the negative defenses of Central Asia. Throw all the pressure at us. ”

"Take the initiative to stop the attack on the USSR? It can't be, right? Wasn't he worried about the need to face a joint Soviet-German attack after the defeat of Britain? War Secretary Stimson was surprised.

"Nothing is impossible, he is the supremacy of the state! In the absence of sufficient benefits, he is more cunning than a fox! Moreover, both Hitler and Stalin wanted to wear each other down and win the final victory. After Hopkins finished speaking, he looked deeply at Roosevelt. After many years of working together, Roosevelt understood the meaning of this look. The international environment is already different, and if we continue to wait passively like this. Then the United States will have nothing to gain in this war.

"I don't know if Your Excellency Yang Qiu will thank the United States for your assistance." Roosevelt smiled self-deprecatingly, and in his heart he had actually accepted Hopkins' advice. Because for the United States, money is not an issue, and the geographical advantage is enough to ensure that it becomes a big winner after getting involved. So he thought for a moment and asked, "Guys, can you tell me about the current preparations?" ”

As soon as everyone heard it, they knew that he had made a decision to try to break through the limits of Congress! As an official who supported active involvement in the war, War Secretary Stimson immediately said: "Recruitment is nearing completion. By October, the army will have 1.5 million troops, and the first troops can be sent by the end of the year at the latest. ”

"The Pacific Fleet is exercising in Honolulu. I can order that after the exercise is over, Lieutenant General Kim should be stationed in Honolulu to put further pressure on Japan. Chief of Naval Operations Stark also said.

"George, if you get the authorization from Congress, which direction will you choose to make adjustments first?"

"Day!" Marshall replied in the affirmative.

Huddle was puzzled: "Why the day?" Harry said just now that once Germany enters Spain, Britain will be finished. ”

Marshall smiled: "I didn't say war against Japan, Hitler is still the most dangerous enemy at the moment, so it is necessary to ensure the safety of Spain and Britain and take the initiative in the Atlantic." I suggest that in the event of an attack on British soil, B17s should be sent to support. Of course, if you can't get congressional authorization, you can first intervene in the name of volunteers. As for the Pacific Ocean, we should maintain an aggressive defensive strategy, because we should not make it too easy for His Excellency Yang Qiu. I think that if the navy had entered Australia first, it would have made the Japanese feel threatened by the enemy. Compared to the distance, they must first destroy His Excellency Yang Qiu's navy before they can turn around and deal with us. ”

After listening to the report, Roosevelt thought for a moment, then pushed his wheelchair to the desk, took out a letter from the drawer and handed it to Hopkins: "Harry, you go to Cairo and hand this letter to His Excellency Yang Qiu." Then ask Colonel Stilwell to go to Hue, and if Annam becomes independent, the U.S. government is willing to recognize their status. "Hopkins understood Roosevelt's intentions, and France's withdrawal from the East Indies was inevitable. Since it can't be stopped, it is better to admit and show goodwill, so that at least Yang Qiu can't directly annex the French East Indies.

"Hull, you go to Spain. Please convey to Mr. Franco that I can provide him with the necessary support, but hope that the Spanish Government will continue to maintain its policy of neutrality. ”

When Roosevelt stepped up his arrangements to prepare for the United States to intervene in the war, Jin Bihui also set foot on the port of Marseille again with Yang Qiu's entrustment. Unlike Paris, which was covered with the Iron Cross, the port of Marseille still shone with the last remnants of France, not even the naval flag was lowered. Hitler also turned a blind eye to this. It's not how kind he is, it's that he wants to save some face for someone and fight for the fleet that he can't immediately take into his arms with a lot of salivation!

Germany's lack of navy was well known, especially after the Battle of Norway, when the German navy was almost completely wiped out, which made Hitler extremely angry. Of course, you can't fight Britain without a navy, so there have been a lot of German naval officers here lately, and even Field Marshal Raeder has been here several times. It is a pity that due to the early evacuation of the French Navy, all ships were transferred to North Africa across the sea. In addition to Germany, Britain also had its sights set on the area, and it is said that Churchill had spoken on the phone with Darlan on several occasions, and the latter also vowed not to hand over the navy to Germany.

But Jin Bihui didn't believe it, and Churchill didn't believe it either!

If the ownership of this fleet cannot be determined before the Cairo Conference, then it must be destroyed! ——

ps: I didn't expect the ward to not allow you to use the computer, so I couldn't code last night. I have to continue to accompany my mother tonight, and I will not rest until tomorrow when a nurse comes. It will be fine if I am discharged from the hospital next week, and I hope you understand