"Big news, big news, the national army has launched a large-scale counteroffensive in North China, and Baoding, the capital of Hebei Province, has been recovered!"

"The great victory in North China, General Zheng Weiguo made new contributions, and the 100,000-strong army swept the Pinghan line!"

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"Quick, get me one!"

"Two copper dollars, sir!"

"I want two!"

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Since the counterattack operation on the Pinghan Line, it has quickly attracted wide attention at home and abroad. In particular, after the liberation of Baoding, it greatly encouraged the enthusiasm of the Chinese military and people for the War of Resistance. This was especially true of the city of Wuhan, the provisional capital, where citizens flocked to the streets to celebrate the great victory, despite the approaching Japanese artillery fire.

Due to the shortage of materials on the front line, the workers of the Hanyang Arsenal who had not had time to evacuate worked overtime to produce grenades and other weapons through improvised equipment. Many citizens also volunteered to donate money and materials to the frontline soldiers, or volunteered in hospitals to take care of the wounded. Although the war has worsened, people from all walks of life are doing their best, demonstrating the indomitable strength of the nation.

Meanwhile, in a small, heavily guarded villa in Hankou, several middle-aged people who look like they are partying. On the table, there are some fine red wines, as well as delicious foods that are rarely seen.

Sitting on the chief was a middle-aged man with glasses and a rather Sven look. If you just look at your appearance and temperament, you will probably think that you are a university professor or something. In fact, this person has a very big background, and it is Zhou Fohai, deputy director of the chamber of the chairman of the Military Commission of the Nationalist Government and director of the Propaganda Department of the Central Committee of the Kuomintang.

The rest of you also have a lot of backgrounds, including Gao Zongwu, director of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tao Xisheng, a professor at the Central University and a member of the National Political Council, Mei Siping, a professor at the Central University and the Central Political School and a member of the Legislative Committee of the Kuomintang Central Committee, and Hu Shi, a former professor at Peking University and a senator of the National Defense Senate of the Nationalist Government, and others.

Zhou Fohai elegantly raised his glass and said: "Ladies and gentlemen, the main reason for inviting everyone here today is to give Brother Shizhi a good trip, please drink this cup together, and I wish Brother Shizhi a smooth sailing trip to the United States." ”

Hu Shi hurriedly raised his glass and said: "This cup should be my respect to you!" Due to the seriousness of his visit to the United States, the chairman of the NPC Standing Committee was in a hurry. I didn't have time to prepare, so I couldn't quit one by one. I bid farewell to you with this cup! ”

When the crowd heard this, they applauded. We had a drink together, then talked about some interesting things, and had a great time.

The people at the wine table were all members of an important political group during the Republic of China, the "low-key club". In addition to a few of them, there are also military and political bigwigs such as Gu Zhutong, commander of the Third Theater, and Xiong Shihui, chairman of Jiangxi Province, who are also in the circle. Because the political ideals are similar. They often gather together. Discuss current affairs. Hu Shi was recently appointed by the Nationalist government as China's ambassador to the United States. Therefore, Zhou Fohai took advantage of this reason to gather everyone together, called Yang Xing, but in fact, they discussed the country.

Gao Zongwu, director of the Asian Department, said: "Brother Shi is going to the United States. But to get foreign aid for the country? ”

Hu Shi shook his head and said, "It's difficult, it's difficult, it's difficult!" In my humble opinion, Britain and the United States will never go to war with Japan for the sake of China. ”

Professor Mei Siping also agreed: "What Brother Shi said is extremely true, and it is too wishful thinking for the chairman to pin his hopes on Britain and the United States. Mr. Wang stressed many times at the meeting that the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression will be defeated and the War of Resistance will perish, but the chairman just won't listen! Alas, the previous Battle of Songhu involved the tragic death of 300,000 compatriots in Nanjing, and now the Battle of Wuhan is being carried out. I see ......"

They were discussing when there was a sudden commotion outside.

"Long live the defeat of Japanese imperialism and the liberation of the Chinese nation!"

"The people of the whole country will unite and fight the Japanese invaders to the end!"

"Warmly celebrate the victory of Baoding, long live General Zheng Weiguo!"

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Hu Shi and the others hurriedly put down their wine glasses and walked to the balcony. Outside, a procession was walking through the streets to celebrate the liberation of Baoding. The crowd of marchers, both young students and ordinary citizens, was very excited, and bursts of slogans erupted in the ranks from time to time. Some people also made impromptu performances on the streets to passers-by to publicize the necessity of resisting Japan and encouraging citizens to contribute to the resistance against Japan.

"Hmph, naïve!" Counselor Tao Xisheng sneered and turned back to the living room. The others didn't bother to look at it anymore and came back one after another to continue tasting the delicious food.

Gao Zongwu shook his head and said: "What about recovering Baoding, it's just a loophole for the Japanese army!" When the Japanese reinforcements arrived, they didn't have to spit out obediently. Coming and going, I don't know how many Chinese have died in Lu Daobai! ”

Hu Shi said with emotion: "Long live if you win a battle, even if you win like this, you will be the emperor of the soil everywhere, so I am resolutely against the anti-Japanese!" After the September 18 Incident, I said that instead of allowing the situation to erode up, it was better to recognize Manchukuo and establish normal diplomatic relations with Japan. It's good now, the Northeast is not coming back, North China, East China, and South China are also lost, and I see that the country will not be a country! ”

Mei Siping said angrily: "It's a pity that the princes of the temple don't understand this truth, and they only know that Lu Dao blindly fights. But what is the outcome of the main battle? One was lost, the other was burned, and the places that could not be lost and could not be burned were given to the guerrillas of the GC Party. The GC Party avoided fighting against the enemy through guerrilla warfare, and was called 'guerrilla but not attacking', because they wanted to use the war of resistance to preserve their strength, and when the national army was exhausted, they could overthrow the government. ”

Zhou Fohai said: "In fact, the chairman himself did not really resist Japan, but was forced by the GC Party, the Gui faction and all frustrated elements. Those people knew very clearly that resisting Japan was the only way to do the opposite. Because they want to go against normal, they sing about the protracted and all-round war of resistance against Japan. Mr. Chang wanted to subdue those who opposed him in a higher tone, and these people took advantage of Mr. Chang's own high profile to force Mr. Chang to drill the horns. The higher the tune is sung, the horns have to go deeper and deeper. When the tune of the War of Resistance to the End was sung into the clouds, no one dared to sing the low-key of peace. ”

Hu Shi listened to it very appetizingly, raised his glass and said: "Brother Zhou's words are wonderful! Come, come, come, let's have another drink! ”

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After three rounds of drinking, Hu Shi asked again: "Director Gao, I heard that Mr. Wang is preparing to negotiate peace with Japan?" Stop the fighting since the July 7 Incident. ”

Gao Zongwu nodded and said, "We do have this idea, but it is difficult. The population does not understand us. As soon as he talked about peace talks, he scolded traitors. ”

Hu Shi waved his hand and said: "The people are short-sighted, and it doesn't matter how they look at it. Now that the country has been defeated again and again, and most of the country's land has been lost, there is a danger of extinction in the war of resistance against Japan. ”

Mei Siping interjected: "Brother Shizhi, Mr. Wang also thinks so." Mr. Wang said that there is a reason for the main battle, but what is the purpose of the main battle? In order for the country to be able to survive independently. If this can be achieved, it is also a means to make peace with Japan. ”

Tao Xisheng said: "Those who blindly advocate the scorched earth war of resistance and sing high-profile should be more honest and tell the truth. It seems to me that the area occupied by the Japanese army is expanding day by day, and most of the important seaports and communication routes are lost. Finances are becoming increasingly scarce. The 40,000,000 people who were recovering from the scourge of war were drowning in the depths of misery. If you don't seek peace, you can't regret it! If Mr. Wang and Director Gao can do this, they will definitely be national heroes! ”

Seeing that everyone unanimously expressed their support. Gao Zongwu also felt a little excited. He said that he would strive to follow Vice President Wang to achieve peace between China and Japan. He also mysteriously revealed the good news. He said: "Ladies and gentlemen, Foreign Minister Zhang told me today that someone intends to mediate the Sino-Japanese war. Peace in the Far East! This is undoubtedly a great benefit for our actions! ”

Everyone hurriedly asked in surprise, "Who is it?" British, or French? ”

Hu Shi guessed: "Could it be the Americans?" ”

Gao Zongwu shook his head and smiled: "No, it's Hitler's special envoy, Feng?" Mr. Gonin! ”

"Germans?" Hu Shiqi said: "Didn't they fail to mediate? Why don't you give up! ”

Gao Zongwu was also a little confused, and said confusedly: "I don't know the specifics, but it is said to be related to Zheng Weiguo, who just won the battle." ”

Hu Shi sneered: "Zheng Huzi? Just him! Cut, how could a dirt bun warlord catch the line of the Germans. ”

Gao Zongwu also laughed and said, "Who knows what the Dao is? Forget it, let's not talk about him. Come, brother, I'll toast you again. ”

Hu Shi hurriedly raised his wine glass and said, "Dry! I wish you and Mr. Wang a speedy success! ”

Wuchang, Luojia Mountain, the official residence of the chairman. Chairman Chang Kaishen and his wife were entertaining a distinguished guest from afar. This person is the Hitler Führer's envoy Feng mentioned by Gao Zongwu? Gonin. In addition to the chairman's wife personally receiving them, Gui Yongqing and Han Xiangmei were also in charge of matching and acting as interpreters.

Historically, this von? Special Envoy Goning has also been to China, but not this year, but 39 years, to say that Japan has surrendered. At that time, China was in a difficult situation at home and abroad, Britain, the United States and France implemented a policy of appeasement, and the Soviet Union and the Japanese army signed a non-aggression pact. Thinking that China was cornered, Japan changed its military offensive to a political offensive in an attempt to use international pressure to force China to surrender.

And this time it's different, with Feng? In Gonin's words, he came for the sake of "Sino-German friendship." Friendship is naturally just a pretext and a pretense, and if there is really friendship, we will not sit idly by and watch China being oppressed by Japan for many years.

Feng? Goning first bowed respectfully to the chairman, and then whispered a few words of German.

Han Xiangmei translated: "Marshal Chang, first of all, I have to convey to you Hitler's greetings. Secondly, I personally apologize to you, because I don't speak Chinese. ”

The chairman smiled and said: "This is nothing, it shows the sincerity of Hitler's Führer even more." Well, I would also like to ask Mr. Gonin to convey on my behalf the greetings to the Führer. ”

Feng? Goning took out another secret letter from his body and explained: "This is a letter from the Führer!" ”

In the letter, the bearded head of state said that he remembered the long-standing German-Chinese friendship and did not want Marshal Chang to suffer a catastrophe, and would come forward to mediate the conclusion of peace between China and Japan and end the war. The specific move was to put pressure on Japan to give up the Chinese territories they had occupied after the July 7 Incident, and then the two sides would establish normal diplomatic relations and form an alliance with Germany to become part of the axis of the world.

Mustache promised that Germany could even send troops to mediate if necessary, but he needed China's cooperation. To this end, the head of state also put forward several small conditions: first, to appoint General Zheng Weiguo as China's ambassador to Germany; second, the establishment of the Sino-German United Mining Company, which will have full authority to manage China's tungsten mining, import and export, and the company can also acquire other resources, such as tung oil and pig hair; Thirdly, the Führer was particularly fond of China's Tibet, and planned to send a scientific expedition to the field to ask for the support of the Chinese government, preferably to expel the British there.

After hearing this, Chang Kaishen frowned slightly. Puzzled: "Xiao Han, did you read it wrong?" The Germans need tungsten ore, but what does it have to do with Zheng Weiguo and Tibet? ”

Han Xiangmei hurriedly read it again, shook her head and said, "Chairman, that's what the letter says!" ”

Song Xiaomei also knew a little German, and she was puzzled when she took it over and looked at it, so she had to hand it to the "German General" Gui Yongqing. Gui Yongqing couldn't help but say to Feng? "Mr. Goning, if Germany is willing to lend a hand, a little tungsten ore and pig hair is nothing," Goning said. Just why do you want General Zheng Weiguo to serve as ambassador to Germany? He was a good military man, but not a diplomat. As for Tibet. Please also ask Mr. Gonin to clarify his doubts. ”

Feng? Gonin shrugged and said, "Oh. It's nothing, it's just the Führer's personal interest. General Zheng had sold a medicine some time ago, and the Führer was so satisfied that he wanted to invite him to Germany for an academic seminar. ”

Gui Yongqing asked again: "What about Tibet?" Do you want to get this land? ”

Feng? Gonin hurriedly said: "I promise in the name of God. No such intention. You may know the way. The Führer was not only a good military strategist and statesman. He is also a painter. He was only a little fascinated by the scenery on the roof of the world, and if your country could meet this small request, the head of state would be very happy. ”

Chang Kaishen couldn't ask anything. He said, "In this case, Mr. Gonin has been saddling all the way, please go down and rest first." As for these three conditions, we need to discuss them before we can answer them. ”

Feng? Gonin bowed again and said, "As you wish!" ”

After he went down, Chang Kaishen snorted and scolded angrily: "Niang Xipi, there are many nonsense! ”

Gui Yongqing persuaded: "Principal, on the surface, these three conditions are not excessive, even if Tibet is exchanged for North China and East China, it is worth it. ”

Chang Kaishen suddenly remembered the last time Lin Wei "sold medicine", and that time the Germans also paid extraordinary attention to Tibet, and even regarded white medicine as a miracle medicine.

"Frank (Gui Yongqing's word)!" Chang Kaishen asked curiously: "You have been studying in Germany for so long, do you know what Führer Hitler paid attention to Tibet?" ”

Gui Yongqing was stunned for a moment, thought for a while, and suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and said, "I seem to have heard Yu'an (Qiu Qingquan's words) mention it." He had a lot of dealings with the National Socialist Party, and it is said that the Aryans had migrated to Germany from Tibet. ”

Chang Kaishen hurriedly said: "Go, take Yu'an, Weiwen (Lin Wei's character), and Xiner (German, volunteer, instructor of Lu University)...... Please come! All of a sudden, a large number of "German experts" in Wuhan were recruited.

Everyone analyzed for a long time, and the last thing was that Instructor Sinel revealed the truth. It turns out that there is a legend about Atlantis (Great Western Continent) that has been circulating in Europe for a long time. Legend has it that the continent of Atlantis is incomparably wealthy, and the people there are gods with extraordinary abilities. The earliest written description of it appeared in the Dialogues written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato in 350 BC.

After a major earthquake, Plato said, the continent sank to the bottom of the sea, and some Atlanteans fled by boat, eventually settling in Tibet and India in China. The descendants of these Atlanteans founded splendid civilizations in Central Asia, and some of them later migrated to the northwest and south, becoming the ancestors of the Aryans and Indians, respectively.

As a result, some Nazi experts claimed that the Atlantean civilization did exist, and believed that the Aryans had only lost the divine power of their ancestors because they later united with mortals. The leader of the SS, Himmler, was also convinced of this myth and legend, believing that once it was proved that the ancestors of the Aryans were gods, they could create an invincible Aryan army with supernormal abilities by means of racial purification such as selective breeding.

Moreover, the Nazis also discovered that there is a cave called Shambala in Tibet, where it is said that there is a hidden "axis of the earth" containing infinite energy, and whoever can find it can be protected by a kind of biofield, so that it is "invulnerable" and can control the changes of time and events at will.

The chairman and his subordinates looked at each other when they heard this, and couldn't help but ask, "Is there really an axis of the earth?" The chairman of the committee thought to himself, if there is, Niang Xipi, no matter which nationality you are, you must grab it at all costs. When the time comes, hehe, we must take out the propaganda minister of the Guangzhou Nationalist Government first and unify China.

Siner spread his hands and smiled: "No, Your Excellency the Chairman, how can you believe in such a boring thing? Although he was German, he was very disgusted with the Nazis, which is why he stayed in China even on charges of treason.

The chairman and his subordinates also laughed a little awkwardly.

Generally speaking, those in positions of power see farther and deeper than ordinary people. But in fact, these big names are often deceived as well. For example, Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty all died of the "elixir of life", and the chairman of the committee believed that digging up ancestral graves could destroy the luck of opponents. Hitler was no exception, and the Nazi theories themselves were contrary to science and more likely to fall into superstition.

Historically, in 1938 and 1943, with Hitler's approval, Himmler, the leader of the Nazi SS, personally organized two expeditions, and they went deep into Tibet to find evidence of the existence of the "ancestors of the Germanic peoples" ——— the Atlantean gods, and to find the "axis of the earth" that could change time and create an "immortal army". In 1945, after the Soviets conquered Berlin, officers of the NKVD (the predecessor of the KGB) found a Tibetan lama who had been shot dead in the basement of the Reichstag.

And in this time and space, Lin Wei worked hard and worked hard to sell the white medicine to the Germans. This miraculous herbal preparation deepened the German mystique of Tibet. So, an expedition has set off in secret. As for soliciting the Chinese government's support for Yunyun, it is just a trick.

Chang Kaishen thought for a moment and said: "If this is the only reason, it would not hurt to let the Germans go on an expedition." ”

Gui Yongqing's heart moved, and he suggested: "Headmaster, I suggest that we also send some people to follow, if there is really an axis of the world......

Chang Kaishen glared at him and rebuked angrily: "Ridiculous! Gui Yongqing shrank his neck in fright.

Lin Wei smiled slightly, and asked again: "Commission, what does it have to do with General Zheng Weiguo?" I think there must be a reason for this. ”

Everyone also felt strange and speculated, and even thought that Zheng Weiguo had colluded with the Germans.

Chang Kaishen thought for a while and said: "Commander-in-Chief Zheng is dedicated to the country, so don't guess." Weiwen, you can contact him directly, but the matter of the German secret envoy coming to mediate cannot be spread for the time being! (To be continued......)