The location of the Nanyang Governor's Mansion of the Han Empire, Zhiqiu City on Zhiqiu Island, also known as Coconut City.

As the largest city in the South Seas Colonial Zone and the largest city in the entire Southeast Asian region, it has become the most important port city, trade transit point and financial and economic center connecting the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean due to its unique geographical location.

Compared with the Lion City, which arose due to the transportation channel of the Strait of Malacca and the great migration of Chinese, Coconut City has become the central city of Nanyang in just a few years after the painstaking management of the empire.

Named after the deceased Imperial Marshal, the colonial city has also attracted more attention. This shows an attitude, since Coconut City is named Zhiqiu City, then, with the status of Marshal Ye Zhiqiu in His Majesty's mind, the empire will never give up Nanyang, especially Zhiqiu Island and Zhiqiu City.

After the liberation of London and the formulation of the "Hou Xi" plan, the latest meeting of the heads of state of the Greater China Alliance was chosen to be held in Zhiqiu City, which is evident.

The Zhiqiu City Heads of State Meeting is also the first real plenary meeting of the Grand Alliance since its establishment.

Not only Nanhua, Xinhua, and Huaxia gathered again, but also the kings and heads of state of the independent kingdoms of Judah, Moro, Iran, and Romanov, as well as the colonial kingdoms of the four major satraps, as well as Japan, Hawaii, and African colonial countries.

The two 43-storey Zhiqiu City Twin Star Towers, which were identified by Qian Zhihao as receiving VIPs from all over the world, were specially built for the meeting of the heads of state of the Grand Alliance, and the construction time lasted two years.

The 43-storey building represents the signing of treaties by a total of 43 countries at the beginning of the establishment of the Greater China Alliance. Of course, by the time of the meeting, the total number of countries in the Grand Alliance had reached one hundred and fourteen because of the accession of some countries from the Middle East and Africa, and most importantly because of the "wholesale royal family" operation in the South Pacific. In addition, in this meeting, Italy, Spain, Turkey, England, and the four countries that will apply to join the Grand League, as well as the Archduke of Windsor, who will become the king of Scotland but has not yet recovered the lost territory, is a little embarrassing, but with the special invitation of the Emperor of Han, and even the royal air special service plane to pick him up, the Archduke of Windsor does not feel inferior to others.

A total of 119 heads of state will attend the meeting of the heads of state of Zhiqiu City, which is absolutely unprecedented, "but it must not be the last!" ”

In the Governor's Palace, after listening to Qian Zhihao's report on the reception of heads of state, Zhong Yi pinched the tip of his nose and smiled with satisfaction.

One hundred and nineteen countries...... In the future, the United Nations in the 21st century will be less than 200 countries! Although there are 119 member countries of the Grand Alliance, there are quite a lot of water, and there are more than 20 miniature kingdoms of islands sold in the South Pacific alone through the hands of the Imperial Ministry of Finance, but looking at the map, the power of the Grand Alliance really covers Asia, Africa, Europe and South China where the empire is located, and only the mainstream countries of the Americas and some Europe have not yet been included in the territory of the Grand Alliance. Although the accession of the West, Turkey and other countries is intended, most of the European continent is still under the control of the German army, and His Majesty shook his head slightly at the arrogant black eagle.

The advantage of the traverser is not to be wasted, after the imperial army took control of the Middle East and Africa and Siberia, Zhong Yi really couldn't think of what Germany would use to compete with the empire after the end of the war!

The next few decades will be an era of financial resources, resources, and even manpower, and an era of sea power and hegemony. After drawing Italy, Spain and Turkey into the grand alliance, the Mediterranean has been completely out of contact with Germany. If you take the island of Britain and block Germany's tentacles stretching out into the Atlantic, no matter how arrogant the Germans are, they can only be trapped on the European continent.

Even continental Europe may not all be in Germany! The bearded man who had been given a chance to breathe had already made it clear that he wanted the mustache to be pinched to the end, and in Western Europe there was a Free French government. At the time of the liberation of London, de Gaulle's French withdrew to Edinburgh along with the British parliamentarians. As long as Chiang Yunzhi defeated Eisenhower again in Britain, de Gaulle would have been disappointed in the Americans. At that time, as long as the empire extended an olive branch to it, I believe that the French would not be able to ask for it.

Having the Reich's military intelligence in favor of the Free French forces will certainly cause a lot of trouble for the mustache. Moreover, although the code name of "Operation Overlord" has been preempted by Zhong Yi for the British landing campaign, if the mustache makes too much trouble, "Is it still necessary to land in France?" Whether it was Spain or Italy, or even the northern shore of the Turkish Straits, it could serve as an advance base for Allied attacks on the European continent. ”

Compared with the United States and Britain in the previous life, the current German defense circle is almost full of holes for the Han army. Rommel is dead, but even if the mustache creates another Atlantic barrier, it doesn't make any sense

With no strategic space, no resources for war, no more population and economic power to support it, Germany was nothing more than "a man of courage, nothing to fear." The United States is left, and if the United States is solved, the war will be over! ”

stared at the map for a long time, but the governor Qian behind him sweated urgently, "Old ...... Big, do you think there is anything that needs to be improved in terms of reception? ”

"Huh? Reception, no! That's good! Tell the chefs to be mindful of the different flavors and try to meet the needs of the delegations. For example, Xinhua Taizu likes to eat spicy food, so get him some braised pork or something! The chairman of the Chinese committee likes to be light, and he supplies a few more fruits, as well as ...... Whoever is that must let the family eat well. ”

To be honest, not only Zhong Yi, but also Qian Zhihao, who was in charge of the reception work, did not remember the names of the heads of state of those small countries, and many people even came by a plane because the country was too small and there was no airport. There are also those island nations in the South Pacific that were the first to establish diplomatic relations with the empire and were able to retain their royal families, and the rather tongue-in-cheek names of the indigenous people are even more difficult to remember.

However, Hebar, the Imperial Chancellor of the Exchequer and the head of the delegation of the Kingdom of Timor, was very familiar with those kings, big and small. When I think it's a wholesale royal family, I don't have to deal with it less.

"That...... Boss ......" Qian Zhihao snorted, seemingly a little difficult to speak.

"Huh? Zhihao, is there anything else? Although Governor Qian has lived in Zhiqiu City for a long time, except for meetings and debriefings, he rarely returns to the imperial capital, but Zhong Yi is still quite kind to his former guard captain, "We can't learn from the mustache, doubt and doubt, and kill our former most trusted guard captain, right?" ”

"Heh, Boss, it's okay. If you don't have anything else to tell me, I'll get busy! ”

"If you have something to say, you haven't seen each other for a while, why are you still like a girl! Bite? Arrange me a hidden manor again? Zhong Yi couldn't help laughing and scolding, sometimes people don't need to be polite when they get along with each other. For Qian Zhihao, it will be more comfortable for him to scold a few words.

Sure enough, Governor Qian's eyes widened, "Boss, you are indeed the son of God, and you can see all kinds of things in the world. I just had this idea, and you guessed it! ”

"Damn, come less! You kid is so bad at secrecy here, I planted your hands last time! ”

"Report to the boss, the last time was purely accidental, and the humble official did not expect that the little princess would install eyeliner in the Governor's Palace. Absolutely not this time, Zhihao dares to promise with his head that he will never let anyone find out about your itinerary. If anyone dares to tell the truth, he will be ...... of humble office" Governor Qian raised his right hand flat, put it under his chin, and made a throat-cutting motion.

"Fuck off, I think I should have clicked your kid first!"

"Why? Boss, I'm loyal to you! Qian Zhihao looked shocked.

"Why?" Zhong Yi smiled, "Because you know too much!" ”

……

"The campaign was codenamed 'Tiger Ben'. Your Majesty once said to me, 'Borrow your millions of tigers and restore my might.'" 'The Battle of the Trent River was not just about defeating the American army and liberating Scotland. We're going to have to do it all the time...... Well, defeat the U.S. military completely. ”

Cambridge Garden Castle in north London, the Allied General Headquarters, Jiang Yunzhi's speech seemed a little incompatible. The generals of the allied countries attending the meeting raised their heads in surprise, and the commander-in-chief's speech today was a bit out of standard! Could it be that when I returned to Chang'an this time, I wasted too much energy in the cold face queen of the National Security Bureau?

Some people who know the inside story, such as Xiao Guoxing, Guan Canghai, etc., glanced at each other, and sneered at a thief who all men understood.

Jiang Yunzhi frowned, "Nima, Lao Tzu has been thinking about landing in North America on the plane, but I didn't expect to almost say it at the Allied Meeting!" Looking at the smiling faces of these boys, especially Lao Xiao, he must think that he ......"

Speaking of this, Jiang Shuai really has no confidence. But...... Hey, I think of the night when I broke into Director Leng's house with the help of wine at the instigation of His Majesty...... Generalissimo Jiang touched his nose, "NND, the biggest pleasure in the world, nothing more than that!" ”

The introduction of the "Tiger Ben" plan means that the day of the decisive battle between the Allies and many countries on the Trent River is getting closer and closer. For the Allied side, this battle was inevitable. As the commander-in-chief of the Allied forces, Jiang Yunzhi was even thinking about the Battle of Iceland and the Battle of the Atlantic!

But for the Entente side, especially US President Harry S. Truman, it seemed to have a lot of scruples. Judging from the combat power shown by the two sides before, the multinational force has no certainty. In particular, the total annihilation of the multinational air force in Europe over the English Channel has caused a wail in the United States.

Before the decisive battle in Britain began, both American soldiers and the White House think tank were generally pessimistic about the prospects of the multinational force in Britain.

"Judging from the current military comparison, we have lost the basic conditions for continuing to fight in Europe. Even if the Germans broke with the Great Alliance and did not intervene in the fighting on the British Isles, it would be almost impossible for the multinational forces to defeat the millions of Allied forces commanded by Jiang Yunzhi. Unless, unless, the president, allows the main forces of our navy and the indigenous air force to go to Europe to participate in the war! ”

General Marshall, Chief of the General Staff of the US Army, ignored the expectant gaze in President Truman's eyes and spoke truthfully. Without waiting for Truman to make a statement, the old general spread his hands, "Undoubtedly, that is impossible!" We can't send the forces guarding the American homeland to Europe! Frankly, even if you had given an order, Mr. President, I would have suggested that you revoke it! ”

Truman shrugged, "George, I wouldn't give an order like that, unless I'm crazy!" ”

The president's humor did not elicit laughter, and in the White House presidential office, this group of people who can decide the fate of the United States have very solemn faces.

Although Eisenhower vowed to defeat the Allies in Scotland, it was clear to everyone that this guarantee had no value.

If the U.S. Army were defeated in Britain, would the Allies still give the U.S. a chance to repeat the Casablanca miracle? Is it still possible for the U.S. military to stage a thrilling transoceanic retreat?

The Atlantic Ocean is no longer the Atlantic Ocean of the African Campaign, when the Han Navy was blocked in the Mediterranean Sea by the Strait of Gibraltar, but now it ...... When the Azores Agreement between Han and Portugal was signed, no country could ignore the Han navy's say in the Atlantic. Even in the North Atlantic, the traditional sphere of influence of Britain and the United States, Han submarines have appeared, and they are more ferocious and brave than the German sea wolves.

"So, George, what's your opinion?" Truman also knew that when the time came to make a decision, once it was delayed until the Allies launched an attack, it would be too late to say anything!

"Negotiating, the division of Britain between the north and the south, and the withdrawal of all troops from both sides. Let the British solve the problems of the British, and if the Europeans are willing to make trouble, let them make it themselves! The United States must completely withdraw its troops in Europe, and the United States must get out of the European quagmire and return to the right track of peaceful coexistence with the grand alliance led by the Han Empire. ”

Marshall said helplessly, but firmly.

"What? Withdrawal of troops in Europe? Aren't we going back to the old ways of isolationism? Secretary of State James stood up angrily, "In Britain, the number of multinational forces is not much less than that of the Allies, we also have the Atlantic Fleet, and dozens of advanced aircraft carriers, and our aircraft factories can produce dozens of advanced fighters every day...... Wouldn't that give up all our interests in Europe by withdrawing like this? Even, it is to give up all the interests of the United States abroad. No, you don't have the right to do that! ”

Marshall rolled his eyes several times, James is an idiot, the consortium behind him is a consortium that started in the arms business. When the US military enters the war overseas, the arms companies will of course make a fortune. If, according to Marshall's plan, the U.S. military is completely withdrawn and withdrawn to the mainland, then the arms business of these consortia will definitely be greatly reduced, which is why James constantly agitated to insist on fighting the Allies. But...... Doesn't he understand? After the Mediterranean and African campaigns, the Allies had completely surpassed the Entente in military power. Not to mention how much water the more than 100 member countries of the Grand Alliance have, the Han Empire alone is no longer something that the United States can contend with.

Are the interests of consortia and individuals more important than the national security of the United States?

Marshall was reluctant to say a word to refute the idiot, and at this time, only the president's opinion was paramount.

However, in the expectant eyes of everyone, Truman hesitated for a long time before he slowly said: "The overseas interests of the United States belong to all the American people, and as the Secretary of State said, we can only protect them, but we have no right to give them up!" ”

"It's over!" Marshall sat up straight and slumped limply on the back of his chair.

There was silence in the president's office, and after a long pause, Marshall rose from his chair and straightened his uniform, "Mr. President, if this is your final decision, then I request to resign from my current position and apply for ...... Retire. ”

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"Bitch, a bunch of bitches." In Phoenix, the U.S. contiguous West Coast Theater Command, MacArthur jumped to his feet and cursed after hearing the news that the president had approved Marshall's resignation and retirement.

On the other side of the Atlantic, in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, Admiral Dwight D. Eisenhower, commander of the multinational forces, locked himself in his office for an afternoon, and it was not until the guards knocked on the door that it was time for dinner that Eisenhower removed his numb foot, which had been on the table for too long, and said to himself: "George, I will definitely win the battle, and I promise you with my life!" ”

On both sides of the Trent River, which had been eerily quiet for many days, a massive movement of Allied forces and multinational forces began almost simultaneously. It seems that both sides are not willing to fall into the defensive.

Whether it was Nottingham, controlled by the Multinational Force on the North Bank, or Leicester and Newark in Allied hands on the South Bank, large quantities of war materiel were quickly stockpiled. If there is a slight difference, it is that the air forces of the Allied countries, which firmly occupy the air supremacy over the British Island, are bombing the multinational forces on the north shore day and night, making it extremely difficult for the multinational forces to move and transport.

On the Allied side, this campaign of using air superiority to strike at the transportation lines and important strategic targets of the multinational forces was called a "strangulation battle," and Long Xiaotian, commander-in-chief of the Allied Air Force, planned to completely destroy the railway transportation system in Scotland in three to five weeks, so that after the start of Operation "Tiger Ben," it would lose the ability to supply the multinational forces on a large scale on a large scale.

However, intelligence shows that Eisenhower had a good estimate of the difficulties that the multinational force would encounter if it lost its air force. He was well aware that the possibility of obtaining a large number of aircraft and pilots from the country in a short period of time had become infinitely smaller, so the General Headquarters of the Multinational Force in Edinburgh decided to launch an attack on the Allies in advance.

The multinational force will take advantage of the large quantities of supplies rushed by the armistice between the two armies to launch simultaneous offensives in Derby, Nottingham and Litchfield. After causing a partial breakthrough, the whole line was pressed forward, striving to push the Allies back to the vicinity of the Great Uss River North Ampton, and to capture the transportation hubs and industrial towns of central England, such as Birmingham, Coventry and other strategically important cities.

Of course, without the Air Force and more armored forces, it was impossible to completely defeat the Allies. Eisenhower was also very clear about this, and the wishful thinking of the American generals was to fight a beautiful battle and advance the campaign south. Boost the confidence of the White House and Congress so that the resolution to continue sending more troops to Europe can be passed. That way, in two to three months, the multinational force will be supported by more aircraft and the US Atlantic Fleet.

A fleet of ten wings of air forces and more than six aircraft carriers would be able to counteract the enormous pressure on the multinational forces exerted by the air forces and navies of the allies. Eisenhower firmly believed that it was the British who only knew how to fight for power in Africa that caused a big deal, and now in the multinational force, they have the power to do it alone, without those negative constraints. As long as they persist in the support of the navy and air force, they will definitely be able to defeat the Allies and return to the disadvantages of the war.

What about the Han Guard? What does it mean to be invincible?

Eisenhower never believed in myths, "In the Jufra Desert of Libya, the defeated Han African Army did not have the strength of the Guards?" Even, he captured a general of the Han army, and it seems that the goods were promoted to general after being exchanged for prisoners of war. Hmph......"

As the only commander of the Entente forces to have defeated a Han Guards head-on, Eisenhower's pride was justified.

If it weren't for the desperate struggle of the Eighth Army in Nanyang, the Fourth Guards Infantry Army commanded by Shui Mo might really suffer a big loss in the Battle of Jufra.

It's just that Shui Mo, who was the deputy commander-in-chief of the African Army of the Grand Alliance at the time, has now been sent by His Majesty to the Indochina Peninsula in Asia to take charge of the Western Regions Governor's Palace, becoming one of the four governors of the empire. However, Field Marshal Hans, the commander-in-chief of the Allied forces in the Battle of Jufra, was in London and was in charge of reorganizing the new army in England, so he might really have a chance to fight the American army again.

Undoubtedly, Eisenhower's real opponent this time was Jiang Yunzhi.

"What? Put the American army across the river in Derbyshire? ”

General Xiao Guoxing, the commander of the Guards Corps, at the General Headquarters of the Allied Forces in the Garden Castle, glared angrily, "Lao/Jiang, weren't you bullied and confused by Director Leng?" ”