Chapter 294

The money of the US imperialists is not easy to get, and Fang Jianxiong knew this truth a long time ago. Between countries and countries, it is about interests. US imperialism has the national interests of US imperialism, and China has China's interests. When there is not much conflict of interest, collaboration is mainstream. Historically, there is no shortage of politicians with long-term strategic vision in the country of US imperialism, and when many signs of threats to US interests have just appeared, US imperialism has already made preparations in advance. Either suppress or suppress.

For Fang Jianxiong, the luck is that the current US imperialist is not the same US imperialist after World War II. The world boss in this period was Britain, and the efforts of the United States to shake Britain's world hegemony were often roundabout in its means.

Behind the Sino-US Joint Command, it is certainly not so simple. The first is the command of the expeditionary force, which the US military definitely wants. On this issue, Fang Jianxiong will not compromise and promised the Americans, how can the French explain it? In addition, there is this $500 million loan, whether it is given in a lump sum or in installments. There's a lot of variables here.

"First, it was agreed in principle to strengthen cooperation between China and the United States, and specifically military cooperation, which can only be decided after further consultations between the two militaries. Second, the prerequisite for U.S.-China cooperation is equality and mutual assistance, not subordination. ”

These two points should be said to be very clear, since the United States has the will to deepen cooperation, let's talk about it first. Anyway, now that the expeditionary force has retreated and rested, and the US troops have not yet begun to land in France, there is enough time to talk. Of course, from the perspective of the US Army, they are more urgent. The US military has no experience in large-scale operations, let alone the world's largest army today. The brutality of the war has been fully reported by the observers of the US military. The U.S. Army needs the experience of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, and once it fights together, the Chinese Expeditionary Force, which has already proven itself on the battlefield, as a partner, is undoubtedly a guarantee of victory for the U.S. military.

Politicians often don't have the truth in their mouths. Fang Jianxiong is no exception. Naturally, the Americans cannot let the good things they think succeed.

In principle, the two armed forces will negotiate and then talk about it. After leaving Fang Jianxiong's place, Ryans hurriedly reported. Soon the US side replied, and Stilwell, the military attache stationed in China, led the negotiations with the Chinese side.

The U.S. military is very anxious, after all, the casualties in this world war are definitely not small, and they will be reduced a little if they can be minimized. The political system in the United States is like this, and the people take to the streets to protest at every turn. During World War II, the B26 bomber was so good that it was withdrawn from the equipment sequence in protest by citizens. Therefore, ordinary citizens are often very reluctant to use their brains. During World War II, the root cause of the heavy casualties of bombers in the United States was the result of the lack of long-range fighter escort. You're protesting that the bomber doesn't work with birds, and it's clearly not on point.

The negotiations soon began, and Fang Jianxiong was still in Shanghai, so Stilwell took a group of people to the Ministry of Defense to start formal negotiations. Naturally, the representative of the Chinese side cannot be Jiang Fangzhen. It is enough to send a random colonel rank. In the end, it was Major General Duan Feng, the head of the General Logistics Department, who came forward to negotiate, and he still gave face to the US imperialists.

Stilwell soon recognized Duan Feng's difficulty, and the negotiations reached an impasse at the beginning. Quite simply, Duan Feng resolutely refused the request that the Chinese Expeditionary Force be commanded by the US military, but instead cooperated with the US military under the condition that the relationship was characterized as necessary. Stilwell, of course, couldn't agree, and then went his own way.

There is not much reason for Duan Feng's pendulum. The first one made Stilwell's head go round and round. Quite simply, the cost of equipment and supplies for the Chinese expeditionary force was paid for by the French government. Why should you listen to the command of the US military? So let's convince the French government first.

It's not that the U.S. military doesn't know this, otherwise how could it have predicted that France would come back to China to talk to China after hitting a wall?

The first question at the negotiating table forced Stilwell to say: "The US Government is willing to provide loans to the Chinese Government, and Mr. Minister has communicated with the Chairman of your National Committee in advance about this matter." ”

Duan Feng replied: "The U.S. government provides loans. Not aid. Loans are subject to interest, and we don't owe anything to the U.S. government. U.S.-China cooperation. If it were Mr. Stilwell's attitude, I don't think there was any need to talk about it. ”

The negotiations reached an impasse on the first day, and the US military demanded that China and the United States form a coalition force, and the command was in the hands of the US military. The Chinese side is very simple, and there is no need to talk about the formation of a coalition army, and there is no possibility of actual operation. Let's talk about other ways of working together.

It is inevitable to break up unhappily!

Shanghai, the Shanghai branch of the American Dodge Company, according to the habits of the Chinese, firecrackers, lion dance, gong and drum teams, are indispensable. The head of the Dodge minister in China is called Bobby, and in the past two years Dodge has become the most successful corporate model for American companies in China. When the first truck came off the assembly line, the scene immediately became lively.

Bobby stood beside Fang Jianxiong with a smile on his face. The mood really couldn't be better, and the Chinese are very face-giving. The annual output of the Shanghai branch is 1,500 vehicles, and Bobby is very smart to cooperate with the requirements of the Chinese government.

It was decided to subcontract a large number of ancillary products to Chinese enterprises, and Dodge had an annual output of 5,000 trucks at its three branches in China, all of which were underwritten by the Chinese government. This kind of business is too easy to do, Dodge's branch in China, the main technical force is used in automobile chassis and gearbox. Other accessories can be made by Chinese, the cost is twice as low as that in the United States, and the profit is naturally much higher.

The Chinese government couldn't be better for these companies that are willing to cooperate with China.

"Mr. Bobby, I think Dodge can develop a car with a load of five tons." Fang Jianxiong looked very casual and said a word to Bobby beside him, and Bobby's ears immediately pricked up. Based on his experience in China, a single sentence from a big man like Fang Jianxiong can often decide a lot of things.

"Dodge is very willing to strengthen cooperation with the Chinese side, and the five-ton truck should be ready for use soon." Bobby responded cautiously, because of his excellent work in China, Bobby's position in Dodge was growing day by day.

"The core technology of the car is the engine and chassis. Our company can produce the engines needed for five-ton trucks in Shanghai or other suitable places. Fang Jianxiong quietly expressed his opinion, Bobby kept it in mind, but said very implicitly: "This is not within my purview." ”

At this stage, Dodge's gasoline engine plant in Shanghai can basically meet the use of 2.5-ton trucks. Fang Jianxiong's meaning is very clear, and he hopes that Dodge will increase its efforts in China. Of course, this is what Bobby wants to see, but there are some things that he can't just say. The US Government is not allowed to import some relatively advanced technology into China.

After attending the off-line ceremony of Dodge's Shanghai branch, Fang Jianxiong returned to Beijing. As soon as I arrived in Beijing, I received a report that the Sino-US military negotiations had reached an impasse. Before he could deal with this matter, Zhao Yi arrived.

When Zhao Yu met Fang Jianxiong, he didn't have too much anxiety in his heart. On the Japanese side, the military intelligence bureau has been keeping a close eye on it.

"Why didn't Sun report the matter of protecting the Dharma in Japan?" In Fang Jianxiong's eyes, Zhao Yu stepped forward, bowed his head and said solemnly: "Fu Shuai, Sun advocated protecting the Dharma in Yokohama, and there were few responders. There are only one or two followers, so there is nothing to fear. According to investigations, the Kuomintang of China has quite criticized this matter. Among them, the most fierce opponents are Wang Jingwei, Xiong Kewu, Ju Zheng, and Li Liejun, and Hu Hanmin is the only supporter. When the Kuomintang held a meeting at its headquarters in Shanghai, the two sides had a very unpleasant quarrel. Xiong Kewu slapped the table and wanted to quit the Kuomintang, but Li Liejun barely calmed down. Those who came from the Kuomintang in the military withdrew from the Kuomintang one after another when they learned of the initiative of the protector Sun in Japan. ”

When Fang Jianxiong heard this, his heart felt much more comfortable. Sure enough, Sun was unpopular. "Who is following Sun now?"

"Back to Fushuai, there are not many. Now it is mainly some Japanese who are clamoring around Sun. According to the Japanese side, Sun and the Black Dragon Society had a close relationship. If the commander feels it necessary, he can ...... the lowly position. Zhao Yu made a gesture to wipe his neck, Fang Jianxiong snorted and didn't speak, turned around and walked back to the desk and sat down, and said in a deep voice: "Keep an eye on it, just don't let them return to China." If you return to China, don't ask for instructions, just do it. ”

Zhao Yi's face changed slightly, and his heart sank, knowing that Fang Dashuai had made a killing move. "Humble duty understands! There is a building yì in the lowly position, so it is better to take a few Japanese first. ”

Fang Jianxiong glanced at him, raised his eyebrows and said, "Are you sure?" Don't sacrifice senselessly, you must be able to get out of the way before you do it. ”

Zhao Yu said: "The lowly job understands, and the lowly job will go back and prepare." ”

Sending Zhao Yu away, Fang Jianxiong's face gradually turned cold, he got up and stood in front of the window, looking at the direction of the sea in the east, his back was as stagnant as a statue.

There was a knock on the door, and Fang Jianxiong didn't reply: "Come in." "It was Lu Bicheng who opened the door and came in.

"Fu Shuai, General Cai of the Expeditionary Force called and expressed his opposition to the Sino-US joint operation." Fang Jianxiong turned around and took the telegram, looked at it carefully, and then threw it on the table. Cai's opinion is very clear: The combat effectiveness of the US Army is not good, and he is worried about blind command.

In fact, no matter how much money the United States spends, Fang Jianxiong will not agree to the formation of a coalition between China and the United States. In fact, the U.S. government is well aware that there is zero possibility of a coalition between China and the United States, but it must be mentioned. The U.S. side must at least do one thing, and the Chinese Expeditionary Force will fully cooperate with the U.S. military in fighting when the U.S. military needs it. All in all, pulling China in and confronting Britain and France is the purpose of the US military.

After the negotiations between the Chinese and American armies reached an impasse in Beijing, the U.S. government quickly reacted, and the commander-in-chief of the U.S. forces, Pershing, rushed to France to make contact with the expeditionary force and negotiate with the British and French forces.

On the issue of competing for dominance in the war, China has maintained a soy sauce attitude. On the one hand, he expressed his willingness to cooperate with the US military in combat, and on the other hand, he stressed that the friendship between China and France is very deep.

Well, politicians are shameless! The dispute lasted until October, when American troops began to land in France. The negotiations between China and the United States eventually reached a rather vague result.