Chapter 542: An Uneasy Ally
Roosevelt and Churchill did not know the famous saying that if you are not afraid of a god-like opponent, you are afraid of a pig-like teammate. But if they knew the truth, they would definitely add another sentence to this famous saying: Pig-like teammates are terrible, but teammates who are too smart can sometimes be a big problem. Because they are now facing a "teammate" who has already shown some intelligence.
Everyone is an ally, so naturally we can't be too stingy. Britain doesn't look down on Japan's little bit of industry, and the United States looks down on it, so China wants to ...... What can they say? Can't you say no? Are you allies? If you don't want it, why won't you give it to us? And from this, we can also see how appropriate the Chinese government's choice of timing is: Britain and the United States cannot offend China too much now. Needless to say, the Chinese army has just rescued 30,000 American GIs from the Philippines, and by the way, they have also rescued an American general, and the United States must return this favor; Not to mention the UK...... Just now, Song Ziwen and Yan Huiqing said that Hitt was not ruthless enough, and they were definitely not just talking. If Churchill had dared to oppose or refuse to hand over Japanese industry to China, perhaps Hitler would have thought of bombing London and all of Great Britain with napalm tomorrow. Churchill believed that the Chinese would definitely do such a thing, because in Asia, China did not need Britain, and on the contrary, the British sphere of interests in Southeast Asia hindered China's progress in Southeast Asia. Therefore, as long as the Americans do not sever their alliance with China because of this, China does not need to be too taboo. Obviously, even if China and Britain become hostile countries, as long as China does not oppose the United States, the US government will not turn against China. Because that's tantamount to cheapening Japan for nothing.
Therefore, the timing of the Chinese government's choice of this condition is simply too great. Britain and the United States have no good reason to oppose it, and they cannot use any means behind their backs. However, once Britain and the United States relented, the Chinese would certainly take advantage of the victory to pursue. Put it all on paper. At that time, even if Britain and the United States want to regret it in the future, it will not be easy to do it.
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"We haven't defeated the Axis yet, so isn't it too early to start distributing the fruits of victory?"
The Chinese cannot be allowed to get what they want. In the long run, once the country gains the industrial base of the Japanese and develops, it will be far more threatening than Japan. Churchill and Roosevelt exchanged glances and began to change the subject...... Since you can't refuse on the spot, and you can't agree, then delay! This is a means that any government official in any country can come up with, and is also the best at. It's a pity that his trick came from the Nationalist Government. Song Ziwen and Yan Huiqing, who also know more about the magic of "procrastination Dafa", do not work:
"For any cooperation, it's best to set the terms at the beginning. This will also save us a lot of trouble in the future, and it will also make us more energetic and motivated...... We believe that Britain and the United States want to see a China that is struggling to resist Japan, don't they? β
"Shouldn't the Chinese government fight hard against Japan?" Churchill looked at the two of them amusedly, "China has already been swallowed up by Japan. β
"That's why we need adequate compensation!" Yan Huiqing was-for-tat. "The industry of the Japanese we must get!"
ββ¦β¦ For China, Japan's industry is too large. You can't digest it. Churchill insisted.
"That is to say. The British government does not agree to our request? Yan Huiqing looked directly at the British Prime Minister and asked in a deep voice.
"I don't think Prime Minister Churchill meant that," even though that's what he meant. Roosevelt hurriedly helped to ease the atmosphere, and Yan Huiqing's expression that China would retaliate as long as Churchill dared to nod his head made him very nervous...... The Allies, the Allies, this is not yet a formal alliance. It is conceivable that this Allied country will definitely not have a good time in the future.
"Japan has likewise violated the interests of the British Empire, so. After thinking about it, I believe that we also need compensation from Japan. Although there was no eye-to-eye message, Churchill received a signal from Roosevelt that the American president did not want him to be overly stimulated at this time Chinese...... In this case, he could only adopt a more tactful way to stop China, and after glancing at Roosevelt, he planned to bring the United States along: "Of course, I believe that the United States also needs the Japanese compensation." But apart from their modest industry, there must be nothing in Japan that we can look up to. β
"We have no objection to that. The aggressor must pay the price, and the party that has been invaded deserves to be compensated accordingly, whether or not they really need it. Song Ziwen nodded and said.
"I very much agree with Mr. Song's words." Churchill laughed dryly twice, and then continued to look at Song Ziwen and the two vigilantly...... If Britain and the United States also intervene in the division of Japanese industry, China may not even get a third of it. But everyone knows that the British and the United States don't really need the little possessions of Japan. Song Ziwen and both of them were very shrewd, and it was impossible not to understand his plans. And as he expected, Song Ziwen smiled at him:
"But for the sake of good faith, we want to have a treaty."
"Treaty?" Churchill was stunned for a moment, "Is it a treaty for the distribution of Japanese industry after the war?" β
"Of course, there must be something about that." Song Ziwen said, "But we also need a provision on mutual supervision." The three countries supervised each other's occupation and assimilation of Japanese industry......"
"Mr. Song, what do you mean by that?" Churchill snorted, "Are you suspicious of us?" β
"That's right!"
"You ......"
I'm afraid to spread out everything. Even Churchill, who was accustomed to seeing strong winds and waves, was almost choked by Song Ziwen's simple two words. I know your intentions, I just don't trust you, what can you do?
"Do you think we're going to give the Japanese back the industry?" Churchill roared, he was already a little angry.
"We don't deny the possibility, but our biggest concern is waste...... The industrial strength of the Japanese is not worth mentioning compared to that of Britain and the United States, but it is invaluable to backward China. We don't want these precious industrial equipment to be wasted by some people for some unnecessary reasons. Yan Huiqing said lightly on the side.
"That is to say, China lacks the most basic trust in the UK!" Churchill snorted coldly, "In that case. On behalf of the British Empire, I declare to your country that we will reject all cooperation in relation to your country. Including allowing you to transport supplies through Burma! β
"Since China took over Vietnam and other places, Myanmar has not been the most important channel for us to get international aid. But with the Japanese attacking Southeast Asia, and the direction in which they might attack in the future, Burma's importance to China cannot be underestimated...... It still has the potential to become China's only external communication route. Song Ziwen said.
"Looks like you're quite sensible." Churchill snorted coldly.
"It's that you haven't figured it out yet, Mr. Prime Minister." Yan Huiqing also looked at Churchill coldly, "In order to ensure China's interests, we may take any means!" This definitely includes attacking the so-called allies who don't see us as allies! β
ββ¦β¦ I didn't understand what you were saying, are you trying to declare war on the British Empire? Churchill asked, with a gloomy face, almost a roar.
"For the survival of the country. We can declare war on anyone. Even if we repeat the scene of declaring war on the whole world, we will never take a step back. Yan Huiqing was-for-tat.
ββ¦β¦ But last time you failed. Churchill sneered.
"But at least we dare to do that." Yan Huiqing also sneered.
"Unfortunately, a lot of bravery is due to ignorance. The ignorant are fearless! Churchill scoffed.
"At least it's better than being a turtle with a shrunken head all the time. When future generations ask about us, we can at least proudly tell them that we have not yielded to anyone! Yan Huiqing sneered, "It's Mr. Prime Minister, who is rational and wise as the sea, I don't know if you can tell me." How sad will your people be if the British Empire loses India? β
ββ¦β¦ India is the crown jewel of the British Empire! This is a fact that will never change! Churchill gritted his teeth.
"Alright. Gentlemen. Again, this will be my last affirmation: we are allies, not enemies! Roosevelt couldn't help it, he slapped it on the desk, "That's the end of today's meeting!" I hope that you will all be calm and calm when you go back, and that you will not treat each other as enemies because of a little verbal argument...... If that's the case. Let's just surrender to the Axis together! β
"We did go overboard today and we're sorry to upset the two of you, but our conditions won't change." Song Ziwen stood up, took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Roosevelt's desk. "This is a document sent from our country, and I hope you will take a closer look at it, Mr. President...... See you soon! β
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"Mr. President, Chinese have already begun to dry their ambitions, and they have not yet driven the invaders out of their homes...... This shows that they are far more threatening and dangerous than Japan. If they get Japanese industry, then I am sure that in less than twenty years there will be no place for Britain and the United States in Asia to speak. Churchill left later than Soong and the others, but he did not forget to remind Roosevelt when he left.
"I know that very well. And I can tell you that I've always been very wary of China. Either way, we are allies now, and we must focus on defeating the Axis first. Roosevelt replied.
"It's right to concentrate on it, but you can't overindulge it." Churchill retorted, "If the United States also expresses its dissatisfaction with China, then I believe that the Chinese government will not dare to be so tough...... After all, they still need American aid to fight the Japanese. β
"But if China loses the war, Japan will be able to draw more troops, and even they can directly arm these Chinese, just as they armed those Soviet prisoners." Roosevelt said in a deep voice, "Mr. Prime Minister, the consequences of this are no less terrible, and more urgent than the future threat to China." β
ββ¦β¦ I would like to know your views on the Chinese's proposal to form an Allied Command in Southeast Asia. Churchill said suddenly.
"Don't you don't care about this offer?" Roosevelt was stunned, Churchill had not seen this suggestion very well.
"I don't care that it's just a faΓ§ade, my real purpose is not to want the Chinese to be the commander of this allied army." Churchill said, "I don't trust them." Because if that happens, I fear that the British Empire, and even the interests of the United States in Southeast Asia, will be harmed. β
"Unfortunately, the Chinese don't trust you either." Roosevelt smiled bitterly. Once again, he was worried about what his future days would be in the Allies.
"So now only the Americans can be the commander of the Allied forces in Southeast Asia." Churchill said, "I will support you." In this way, the Chinese can only agree. β
"Thank you for your support, I think it's a good idea." Roosevelt laughed. The United States does not have much power in Southeast Asia, and MacArthur and the 30,000 American troops will also be transferred to Australia, but it is also in the interests of the United States if they can obtain the position of commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in one more region.
"It's just going to be a start. The relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States is not like that of other countries, and we should work more closely together. Churchill laughed too. He understood that he and Roosevelt would be true allies. China is just a little brother that the two countries carry with each other, and when they run out, they will throw it away. This realization made him spit out the sullenness he had just received from Song Ziwen and Yan Huiqing, and he also wanted to educate those two guys and tell them...... It's useless to talk about it, and the benefits you can get in your hands are the most real.
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"What an uneasy ally!"
Finally sent everyone away. Roosevelt also felt that all the strength in his body was about to be drained! The alliance has not yet been fully formed, and their own people almost fought first...... He was dissatisfied with Churchill, because if it weren't for the fact that this guy had no one in his eyes at the beginning, ignoring China's presence in Southeast Asia in front of Song Ziwen and the two, maybe the Chinese would not have behaved so toughly; Of course, the Chinese government represented by Song Ziwen and the others also made him very dissatisfied, and the current China is too greedy, and the appetite is too big to imagine, and it is too strong. And politics is the art of compromise, so why don't these two groups know how to give in? It's a pity that he also knows that it is difficult for him to control the two groups, so he can only appease as much as possible and try his best to screw the strength of the two countries together.
"There is also a document, what the hell are these Chinese doing?"
sighed, and saw the documents on the table again, Roosevelt didn't care, and opened them directly:
"The Draft Most-Favoured-Nation Scheme for Trade? What is this......" (To be continued......