"What! Joining China? ”

In the office on the second floor of the White House, there was a cry of panic. Roosevelt spun his wheelchair vigorously, rushed to Donovan, and snatched the information out of his hand. Donovan hurriedly held on to the wheelchair and said softly: "It was Karis who found out, he was notified by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs to go to Siberia to observe the vote." At first, we thought it was just Yang Qiu wanting to split the Soviet Union, but when we arrived, we found that there was still this column on the ballot. ”

"Karis? Associated Press's Tiger Carris? ”

"Yes, he's one of my informants." In the old days, Roosevelt would have appreciated Donovan's outstanding work of developing a well-known Associated Press reporter into an intelligence agent. But now, his mind was full of the ticket in front of him, which had been drawn according to the description. "Voluntarily join the ROC, voluntarily ROC bastards! This is ** naked use of war for territorial expansion! Oh, God! This is an impermissible act, and what is the difference between this and Hitler's annexation of Austria?! Secretary of State Hull poked his head out from the side, and when he saw what was on it, he shouted before Roosevelt could speak. You know, that's more than 5 million square kilometers of land! It's close to half the area of pre-war China! Once annexed to China, it will mean that China and the United States will henceforth face each other across the Bering Strait, and it will also mean that the United States is likely to face a country with a larger population than the Soviet Union, an economy and a technological advantage, and it is not clear whether it will be an adversary or a partner in the future.

"Karis is already watching closely and is preparing to do some counting on the day of the vote, perhaps." Donovan's voice grew lower and lower, and in fact even he knew that statistics were no longer necessary. Because the Siberian region east of the Yenisei River was cut off by China as early as after the Shanghai Communiqué, and thus de facto control. The inhabitants of the area have also left or been driven away due to the devastation caused by the prolonged war. Afterwards. Ignoring Soviet protests, China forcibly migrated to the region in the name of mining. So don't look at the Soviet Union on the surface, in fact, more than half of them are Chinese laborers who have taken root. Most of the remaining population are also ethnic minorities who are not very friendly to the Soviet Union, and Yang Qiu can obediently choose the last one as long as he promises some autonomy conditions, gives him economic help, or simply stuffs some money.

Roosevelt was expressionless, but he clutched his right hand in the love newspaper. but exposed his heart. He couldn't understand where Yang Qiu had the confidence to promote this kind of vote under the attack of Japan and the Soviet Union and facing several major battles at the same time. Wasn't he afraid of Stalin's madness, of his own opposition to Churchill, of ruining Allied relations? And this kind of hijacking public opinion, once the mode of annexing territories by voting is opened, to the careerists of all countries in the world. Undoubtedly a huge shock!

This is a terrible start! Hopkins is also aware of this. So what should the United States, which is bent on becoming a world leader, do at this moment? "President, what are we going to do?" A wise man. It's all a little confused. Yang Qiu's hand undoubtedly pushed the United States and the allies into an embarrassing position. If the United States condemns it, it will inevitably seriously affect Sino-US relations, and the war in Spain is undecided. The 3 million soldiers mobilized after the war will not be pushed into battle until August, so there is nothing to be gained in offending China now. But if you don't pay attention to it, it's tantamount to acquiescence. Not only would it make the Axis laugh, but it would also break Roosevelt's single-minded desire to set aside the Soviet Union and not force Stalin to Germany.

You must know that when Roosevelt did not declare war on the Soviet Union, in addition to wanting to use the hands of the Soviet Union and Japan to consume China, half of the reason was that he did not want the Soviet Union and Germany to truly form an alliance. Japan's rapid defeat has already shocked the United States, and if the Soviet Union officially intervenes in the Axis, God knows how many troops Britain and the United States will need to invest and how many supplies they will consume! Now Yang Qiu is doing this, which is undoubtedly tantamount to completely destroying Roosevelt's plan. It is conceivable that once Stalin learned the news, he would inevitably choose to formally ally with Germany in a fit of rage when he could not defeat China in his own strength. At that time, Hitler, who was dragged to Spain, was also likely to be dragged to Spain for a long time, so he chose to form an alliance and liberate the troops on the Eastern Front and the Balkans to defend against the Soviet Union.

"What to do? Pressure him to give up, or remain silent? ”

Roosevelt's head began to swell and ache, and after he thought through all the means, he realized that there was nothing he could do! In the face of Yang Qiu's endless, more cunning and more covert methods, he and the US government were so weak. Without the precipitation of world-class wars and the proud record of achievements, even if you can protest or even threaten war, what can you do? Yang Qiu and the squadron, who have long been full-fledged, have unprecedentedly strong sea and air forces, and can even win consecutive battles in multi-front battles, I am afraid that they will directly throw themselves a thick middle finger.

What he can't figure out now is that even if Japan is defeated, the Soviet-German alliance is enough to make the world look sideways, what kind of cards does Yang Qiu have to promote this when the war is unclear? Now it is Eastern Siberia, will it expand to Singapore, Malaya, and even the Philippines in the future? Thinking of this, Roosevelt really couldn't sit still. The war is not going well, the situation is out of control, and the leadership is gradually falling, we must find a way!

"Hull, go to China! There are so many holes in the Cairo conference that we need a new coalition meeting. Roosevelt let go of his right hand and threw the information on the table.

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North Korea is in chaos.

Zhao Dengyu's 'steel knife' lived up to expectations, and led the 37th Armored Division and the 147th Infantry Division to quickly capture Kaesong with the cooperation of the three motorized infantry divisions that went ashore in Haizhou. The loss of Kaesong put Itashi and the Japanese army in a desperate situation, so they had to mobilize heavy troops overnight and attack from both directions of Seoul and Pyongyang, trying to drive the Zhuofan cluster, which had not gained a firm foothold, into the sea. However, during the desperate assault for several days, Ruixing, which was garrisoned by the 2nd Airborne Division and the 147th Infantry Division of the Wehrmacht, was as unshakable as a rock. The counterattack in the direction of Seoul was even more infrequent, with 20,000 soldiers killed and wounded in just five days in the face of the powerful 37th Panzer Division and several light armoured battalions equipped with Type 25C Tanuki tanks that subsequently came ashore from Haeju. At the same time, the 72nd Armored Division, the 104th Armored Division and the 177th Infantry Division of the Chinese Army also launched a fierce attack on Feihuling, relying on small-scale interspersed tactics at the battalion and regiment level to constantly tear through the Japanese defense line. What gave Banhuan and the Japanese top brass a headache was that as soon as one unit broke through, the Chinese Air Force would immediately build a field airfield. Then he left behind a large group of infantry and followed the breakthrough force to continue its advance southward. In less than two weeks, three divisions turned into five, snowballing, growing in size!

The 'big snowball' of Feihuling made Itagaki unable to sit still, and he had to temporarily suspend the flanking attack on Kaesong, urging reinforcements from the base camp while dispatching troops to try to block Zhuo Fan's southward arrow in the middle.

The Japanese army temporarily retreated, which also made Zhuo Fan quietly relieved. Immediately rushed here from the Anju front. After attacking for more than half a month, the soldiers were already exhausted, and all kinds of losses caused by fatigue abounded, if he hadn't laid out surprise troops in Feihuling early to lead away Banhuan and the Japanese army, I am afraid that even if he held Kaesong, he would have to pay a very heavy price. "Commander, look, my old Zhao is fast." As soon as Zhuo Fan got off the plane, he was stopped by Zhao Dengyu, who was full of red light. Visit the well-preserved airport.

Speaking of which, this airport was built with the aid of China back then, and it was one of the important front-line airports of the Korean National Defense Force before the war. Due to the rapid movement of the 37th Division, the Japanese were unable to destroy it when they retreated. So the airport facilities are basically intact. It is precisely because of this that Xu Huansheng was able to send more than 30 Snake B attack planes overnight to lay a solid foundation for the defense of Kaesong. At this time, the airfield was full of anti-aircraft artillery. Dozens of attack aircraft also took advantage of the rest to carry out maintenance and repairs.

"Yes, this time your 37th Division is in the limelight. The president called me directly to ask about the situation. Looking at these planes, Zhuo Fan was also very happy, and told Yang Qiu that he personally called to inquire about the war situation and personally encouraged everyone.

"Oh, the president has asked? Haha" Zhao Dengyu smiled, and he could stuff the apple with a big mouth.

"Don't be too happy, Kaesong is just an appetizing dish, and Seoul is the big meal."

"Look at what you said, is my Lao Zhao the kind of person who gets carried away with a little effort? Isn't it Seoul, as long as the commander gives you the order, I promise to kill him three times in and three out. "Look, I said that I didn't get carried away, this tail is almost up to the sky." Seeing this, the officers next to him all laughed.

Zhuo Fan laughed a few times, but he was not confused. Seoul is the largest city on the Korean Peninsula, according to intelligence, there are four Japanese divisions stationed there, there are many forts and fortresses in and around the city, and the Namsan fortress in the city is even deeper into the ground, which is very strong. Combined with the chaotic array of various garrison brigades and reinforcements, the total strength will not be less than 300,000. But on the Kaesong side, there are only six divisions at full duty, and the 2nd Airborne Division and the 147th Division have to defend Ruixing, and when the offensive is launched, in order to prevent the Japanese army from moving south in Pyongyang, two more divisions must be strengthened. Even if the five divisions on Feihuling are counted, they can only gather five to six divisions to attack at most. Such a small force, even with the cooperation of the Navy and Air Force, is not enough.

He is most anxious now, that is, when the reinforcements will arrive. So when he saw Wu Qiwen coming from afar, he immediately asked loudly: "Qiwen, did you reply to the telegram?" When will the reinforcements arrive? How many? Wu Qiwen raised the telegram in his hand and showed a wry smile: "Commander, you guessed accurately." It was sent by Commander Zhu, saying that the first batch of reinforcements would arrive in three days, and it would take about three weeks for all of them to arrive, with a total of 15 divisions. But. ”

"But what? Say it. Zhao Dengyu urged.

"Two are our own troops, three are North Korean divisions, and ten are Soviet puppet army divisions."

"What?!" Everyone jumped. "Ten puppet military divisions? What a joke! It's okay to let them sweep the streets (meaning logistics and law and order), and it's not nonsense to fight a tough battle! In Zhao Dengyu's loud voice, the officers all talked about it. Zhuo Fan was also full of surprise, and finally knew why Wu Qiwen had a bitter gourd face.

"Commander, why don't I go back to Sinuiju once." Wu Qiwen said.

Zhuo Fan was very puzzled that there were 20 divisions in reserve in the Northeast Theater, and half of the Chinese and North Korean armies were each. Judging from the investment of troops, the troops in the north and Anju are sufficient, and it is impossible for the reserves to be put into the two places. Ariha Weixun personally commanded, he believed that there would be no problems with Sakhalin and the Sea of Okhotsk, could it be that there was a problem with the Ryukyus? Or was it an early landing of the Navy in the Chiba Islands? It shouldn't be. Since there is no place to put in reserves, why call in the puppet army units that are not very skilled? He knew very well that if he could use his own troops, before attacking such a major task as Seoul, Liu Mingzhao and Zhu Jiande would not ask for a puppet army, and even call in a Korean division, they would have to carefully consider it.

"Is it so?" Thinking of the Northwest War Report he saw a few days ago, Zhuo Fan gradually understood. Immediately waved his hand: "No need to go, I know the reason." In this way, you immediately send a telegram to Commander Zhu, asking him to contact the navy and send the 3rd Infantry Division to Haizhou. In addition, a few more heavy artillery regiments and some offensive equipment were required. Go, and do as I say. Don't talk about it! Remember to me, no one is allowed to leak the matter of sending the puppet army, in case someone asks, it will be said that the reinforcements are our own troops! ”

"Do you remember them all?" …… (To be continued......)