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"Father!" Wang Yuze rushed to Wang Xiao's small courtyard. At this moment, Wang Xiao was basking in the sun in the dean. The sun in early spring is warm, and it is very comfortable to bask on people. But even so, because of old age and frailty, Wang Xiao's body was covered with a thick blanket.

"What's wrong? Has something hard to decide? Wang Xiao opened his eyes, and Wang Yuze looked a little anxious, and then asked. During this period of time, Wang Yuze's ability to handle government affairs has made Wang Xiao very relieved. This was the first time he had been in trouble with Wang Yuze, so he asked.

"A telegram came from the plateau. A battalion of the 8th Brigade clashed with the Anglo-Indian Army in the border area of Cuona County. There was a fierce exchange of fire between the two sides, and artillery was also used. Our army suffered dozens of casualties, while the Anglo-Indian army was killed and wounded more than 500 people! Wang Yuze said. In the history of later generations, Cuona County, including several neighboring counties, has always been a pain in the hearts of the Chinese people, and more than 60,000 square kilometers of land have been occupied by the three strong countries of India. And now, the British have apparently revealed their ambitions for the plateau, and Wang Yuze speculates that behind this conflict, the British must be behind it. The aim is probably to occupy Chinese territory south of the Himalayas.

A cold light suddenly flashed in Wang Xiao's eyes, and he said: "The British have always coveted the plateau for a long time, you must maintain a high degree of vigilance!" ”

"Yes, father, I won't let them get away with it!" Wang Yuze immediately assured.

"Okay, what are you going to do this time?" Wang Xiao asked.

"Since the British have exposed their claws, then we will cut off their claws so that they do not dare to stretch their claws again!" Wang Yuze said.

"Aren't you afraid of an all-out war with the British? Now we don't have the strength to fully challenge the UK! Wang Xiao said.

"It will not turn into a total war, we do not have the strength, but the British are certainly not ready for it. Their center of gravity was in Europe, and the rise of Germany had created a serious threat to Great Britain, in addition, in the Far East and the Middle East. The Russians are also becoming more and more ambitious, and the British are now busy besieging Germany and Russia, and they will not fight a total war with us! Wang Yuze said.

"Oh well. Just do what you want! Wang Xiao nodded.

"Father, I want to rush to the plateau at once and personally command this battle. Our telegram can only be sent to Lhasa, if it is to be delivered to the wrong place. It will also take a while, and the lag of the storage zài is very strict. Wang Yuze said.

Wang Xiao hesitated a little, but after the determined look in Wang Yuze's eyes, he still nodded. "Well, there you go! But. You need to take care of your own safety. If you have three long and two short, then Sichuan West is finished! Wang Xiao said with a stern face.

"Yes, father. I'm going to be fine! Wang Yuze said. Immediately after that, he went to the Prime Minister's Office and convened a cabinet meeting to discuss the matter. Since it is ready to be tough with the British, the government must also be prepared.

In the cabinet room, after receiving Wang Yuze's order. All the cabinet members in Chengdu arrived. Cabinet of 12 ministries. Except for Minister of Communications Zhan Tianyou in Shaanxi and Minister of Health Zhang Bin inspecting Guizhou, all the rest rushed here. Together with the chief and deputy prime ministers of the Cabinet, there are 12 people in total. When they arrived, Wang Yuze was already sitting at the top of the long table in the conference room. However, his face was stern. It made everyone a little confused. Could it be that Wang Xiao is critically ill? Everyone couldn't help but think so. Perhaps this is the only reason. will make Wang Yuze so anxious to convene a cabinet meeting!

"Guys, I'd like to inform you about one thing. On the 6th of the month. A battalion of the 8th Brigade of our army broke out in Cuona County and a fierce armed conflict broke out with the Anglo-Indian army. Now, the exchange of fire continues, our army has lost hundreds of people, and the Anglo-Indian army has also lost hundreds. Wang Yuze said with a stern face.

"What? Conflict with the British? ”

"Are you going to war with the British?"

"Will we be able to defeat the British?" These cabinet members, after hearing the news, were also completely shocked. Britain is the most powerful country in the world, and Western Sichuan can defeat the Manchus, but can it defeat the British? No one can guarantee this.

"Young Marshal, can you make peace with the British side and end the conflict? Now the development of western Sichuan has reached a critical moment, if war breaks out, it will affect the development of western Sichuan! Prime Minister Liang Xingrong said.

"The British have always coveted the plateau. This conflict should have been planned by the British. If we had compromised, the British would have taken the opportunity to offer us to cede the land south of the Himalayas to India! Wang Yuze shook his head.

"The Himalayas are only a few tens of thousands of square kilometers to the south, and they are separated by the Himalayas, which is very difficult for us to manage. If you can exchange this part of the land for peace, I think it will! Minister of Civil Affairs Lu Zhixin said. He had been the governor of Plateau Province and was very familiar with the situation in Cuona County.

"The ambitions of the British are never-ending. If we meet their demands, then they will think that we are weak and demand more from us. In terms of land, we can't give up an inch. That's what I mean, and that's what my father meant! Wang Yuze said in a deep voice. Wang Yuze knew that there must be many people in the cabinet who had such an idea, and it was undoubtedly much more cost-effective to exchange barren land for peace. However, what he said just now undoubtedly made it clear to everyone. In terms of territory, Kawanishi will not budge.

"Young marshal. The terrain in Shannan is complicated, and we can not invest many troops, and we only have the 8th and 9th Brigades stationed on the plateau and the 7th Brigade in Qamdo. However, although the British and Indian troops had more than 200,000 troops, most of them were native Indians, and their combat effectiveness was low, and it was estimated that they were about the same as the Manchu army. There are less than 20,000 British people. Moreover, they still have a large number of areas to garrison, and they will not invest a lot of troops. If the scale of the war had been limited to the border areas, we would have a good chance of victory! Defense Minister Jiang Xingguo also said. However, there were some worries about whether the British would expand the war after suffering losses. In that case, Kawanishi will not be able to cope with it.

"Don't worry! This war will only be a low-intensity border conflict. I will strictly control the scale of the war. In addition, after the meeting, I rushed to the plateau and personally commanded the war. The matter of western Sichuan, I have to worry about you more! Wang Yuze said.

"Young marshal, the battlefield is dangerous, why don't you go to someone else!" Liang Xingrong built yì road.

"Don't worry, I'll pay more attention, it'll be fine. In addition, Minister Wu, if the British side comes to negotiate on this matter, it must maintain a tough attitude. Don't compromise! Wang Yuze said to Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang.

"Young marshal, don't worry, I know it in my heart!" Wu Tingfang nodded, as an outstanding diplomat in the late Qing Dynasty, Wu Tingfang undoubtedly has a high ability in this regard.

"That's good. That's it for the meeting! Please be sure to maintain the rapid development of western Sichuan during this time. Only in this way will we have the confidence to protect our interests after defeating the British army! Wang Yuze said solemnly.

"Please rest assured, I wish the young marshal a victory!" Everybody said.

After giving a military salute to everyone, Wang Yuze strode out of the conference room. He will set off at once and rush to the plateau. From Chengdu to Cuona County, even if it is a day and night journey, I am afraid it will take half a month. Fortunately, it's spring, and the snow and ice have melted, so if it's winter when the snow covers the mountains, there's really no way. In addition, this time the British came prepared, hoping that the army of the plateau would be able to withstand the attack of the British. If it is defeated, then the problem will be severe.

After Wang Yuze left the cabinet, he went to the General Staff Headquarters and demanded that the General Staff Headquarters ensure the logistical supply of the plateau army. After going home again, saying goodbye to his father and several wives, he left Chengdu with Wang Wei and the guards who patrolled the embassy and rushed to the plateau.

Almost as soon as Wang Yuze left Chengdu, the British consul in Chengdu, Zhu Erdian, came to the door. He was met by Wu Tingfang, the foreign minister of western Sichuan.

"Minister Wu, I want to protest to you. The troops protesting against your country attacked our British Empire troops in India, killing and wounding hundreds of people. I, the British Empire, were very angry and asked if Kawanishi wanted to go to war against my British Empire? Zhu Erdian was furious and looked domineering.

"Your Excellency Zhu Erdian, you dissipate your anger first. However, according to the information we have received, it is clear that your country's troops stationed in India entered our territory and launched a provocation first. My ** team is just forced to fight back! Wu Tingfang retorted.

"Minister Wu, it is not your country's territory, but an area where your country and India are in dispute. Our troops stationed in India are also qualified to patrol them. Zhu Erdian said immediately.

"Your Excellency, since ancient times, the territory south of the Himalayas has belonged to China, and it is not what you call a disputed area. For any foreign ** team that enters it, our army has the right to defend territorial integrity! Wu Tingfang replied without hesitation.

"Your Excellency, is it possible that Kawanishi wants to start a war with my British Empire for the Shannan region?" Jurdian threatened. Although, the British and Indian troops invaded the Shannan area without authorization, and did not consult with the British mainland. However, now that it has suffered a loss, the British Empire will naturally come forward.

"Your Excellency Zhu Erdian. Although the British Empire was the largest power in the world. But if you want to seize the territory of our country, it is still impossible! In order to protect territorial integrity, we will do whatever it takes! Wu Tingfang said.

"Humph! Well, I'm sure, you'll regret it! Zhu Erdian angrily left the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in western Sichuan.

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