There were irreconcilable contradictions between Britain and France, and when war came, such contradictions would be hidden, and once the crisis was over, all contradictions would surface.

De Gaulle was facing such troubles.

The arrival of Baron Alexon could not have come at an opportune time, and his presence disrupted all the steps of De Gaulle and the organization he led.

The attitude of the British has become so ambiguous now, especially after the Royal Regatta, and even a little dismissive of the French.

De Gaulle already clearly felt the coming crisis

In addition to the UK, France itself is full of uncertainties.

After the return of Baron Alexon, the Germans adjusted their way of ruling in France to become softer and more humane.

The French, who had not had a strong will to resist, became more and more accepting of the current status quo as the attitude of German rule changed.

And this is what De Gaulle feared most.

A completely Germanized France

The current situation made de Gaulle anxious, so he had to continue to put his hopes on the British, even if he didn't want to

However, these damned Englishmen, Charles de Gaulle, asked three times before finally meeting the British Prime Minister Mr. Churchill again.

But as soon as he talked about the "turmoil" that would happen in the royal rowing, Churchill had already interrupted him and emphasized the word "royal".

This is a traditional sports event organized by the British royal family for all Britons and to develop British tenacity. Even the British government has no way to intervene. As for the sudden appearance of Baron Alexon, even he himself did not know anything about it.

Churchill was telling the truth, knowing the sudden appearance of Baron Alecson at the Royal Regatta. Churchill and his government were put in a state of great passivity. De Gaulle, however, was not at all willing to believe the words of the British.

Deception, this is simply deception!

De Gaulle did not want to put his unhappiness on his face, and he patiently expounded his opinion, which probably meant that Britain and France were the strongest allies, the central force against the Axis powers led by Germany, and the current British approach. There is a high probability that this strong alliance will be broken.

When Churchill heard this, he just smiled coldly.

Britain and France were the firmest allies, the central forces against the Axis powers led by Germany?

When the French government announced its surrender. Had it not been for Britain, Churchill could not have thought of any other country that would have been willing to treat the Free French movement. For the sake of France, Britain can be said to have given almost everything.

But now, France has put itself on an equal footing with Britain.

It's ridiculous

Albeit unpleasant. Churchill was still not prepared to let the guests see this: "Monsieur de Gaulle. Once again, I must solemnly remind you that we have never been involved in any incident, we have never wanted to destroy the traditional friendship between Britain and France, and everything we have done has been to help France. I must also state once again that everything at the Royal Regatta has nothing to do with us, are you going to blame a girl who is only 16 years old? ”

De Gaulle was not convinced at all. But now he has to rely on Britain infinitely, but he has to forcibly control his inner unhappiness: "Mr. Prime Minister. I believe every word you say, but the war has gone on to this point. Germany is our common worst enemy. Even if you are not prepared to arrest Baron Alexon, I suggest that you be able to expel him."

Churchill was silent: "Monsieur de Gaulle, do you know the current popularity of Baron Alexon in England?" ”

Seeing that de Gaulle shook his head, Churchill smiled bitterly: "Today, Mr. Wickslangton, Duke of Westminster, will prepare a ball at his home, and he has also invited, I was not going to go, but now I must invite you to go with me"

De Gaulle didn't know what the Duke of Westminster's ball had to do with the conversation, but when he saw Churchill say it so solemnly, he couldn't help but nod his head.

Although, he didn't know what Lu Dao would see at that ball

As night fell, war-torn London regained its firepower.

While London's nightlife can't compare to that of American cities like New York or Las Vegas, there are certain places where the lights are just as high.

For example, at the Duke of Westminster's estate

Almost all of London's high society figures gathered here, which was their greatest enjoyment during the war.

When de Gaulle and Churchill walked into the Duke of Westminster's estate together, they realized that the British Prime Minister was not a great figure here.

The early arrivals were all surrounded by a young man, who was constantly asking questions and listening to the young man answer their questions.

And this young man was undoubtedly the most distinguished guest specially invited by the Duke of Westminston:

Baron Skeleton – Ernst. Alexon. Feng. Brahm!

De Gaulle heard someone ask: "Your Excellency, what do you think of Anglo-German relations?" ”

De Gaulle then heard Baron Alexon reply: "I have always believed that Germany and England should be friends, and the two countries have always had a traditional friendship in history."

"But there were two terrible wars between Germany and England!" Someone interrupted Baron Alexon.

De Gaulle saw a smile on Baron Alexon's face: "Brothers, from time to time, fight over some contradictions, but this does not harm the friendship between each other, speaking of which, I suddenly remembered that there was a hundred years of war between England and France. But every time France is in danger, it is always Britain who is the first to come to the rescue. ”

The smile on the face of the Englishman, who had always been proud, was palpable.

The most proud thing for the British. It was they who twice came to the aid of their former enemies in the most difficult time of France.

Therefore, many Englishmen regard themselves as benefactors of France, and now Baron Alexon speaks to their hearts at once

But de Gaulle's mood suddenly became heavy. He clearly felt Baron Alexon's provocation.

But looking at the excited appearance of those Englishmen, he couldn't help but become more worried.

However, the problems of the British were obviously not over, and they kept asking about the relations and problems that existed between England, Germany, and France, and it seemed that they would never give up until they were clarified.

And that damn Baron Alexon. But he didn't seem to know that he was tired at all, and he answered all kinds of questions very carefully, and he was targeting France everywhere.

Finally. Finally, after these damn questions that De Gaulle did not want to hear, another man who looked like an English noblewoman asked: "Your Excellency, do you regret that you once released English prisoners on the battlefield?" ”

"No, I've never regretted it. Madam. Baron Alexon politely said, "Even if you do it again." I have heard that some people in England call me the last gentleman, and gentlemen are never allowed to appear on the battlefield, but in the spirit of chivalry, I will not hesitate to make the right choice, and release all those I am willing to release without hesitation. Even if in the end this person will take my life"

When Wang Weiyi said this, he actually didn't say half a word of truth.

But now he had to

Sure enough, his words won a round of applause from the Britons present.

"Hey, gentlemen. Ladies, the prom has begun. Are you going to keep pestering Baron Alexon like this? At this moment, Mr. Wickslandon, Duke of Westminster, appeared, with a smile on his face: "Well, please give the Baron some free time"

The laughter rang out, and the gentlemen and ladies dispersed one after another. Of course, there are also many beautiful ladies and ladies, whose eyes are constantly cast towards Baron Alexon

"Come on, Monsieur Baron." Wicks Langton invited Wang Weiyi aside: "Our Prime Minister, I think you have already recognized it. And this, the leader of the Free French movement, Monsieur de Gaulle. ”

This was the first time Wang Weiyi stood with de Gaulle face-to-face, and he smiled and stretched out his hand: "Hello, Mr. de Gaulle." ”

"Hello, Marshal Ernst." De Gaulle reluctantly extended his hand.

He deliberately called the other party "Marshal" to remind the British not to forget the military status of Baron Alexon, and not to forget that the current Baron Alexon is still a common enemy of Britain and France.

Churchill understood at once what he meant, but the veteran politician did not move: "An enemy full of charm and popular in the country of his own hostility, is he?" ”

Wang Weiyi smiled faintly and didn't say anything.

"Mr. Prime Minister, can you come here, I have something to say to you." The Duke of Westminster, it seems, deliberately left Baron Alexon and Charles de Gaulle alone to spare time. ”

When the Duke of Westminster and Churchill left, the atmosphere between Wang Weiyi and Charles de Gaulle was a little awkward, and no one knew what to say.

In the end, it was De Gaulle who couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Baron, do you really think that the war will end soon?" ”

"What do you say, Monsieur de Gaulle?" Wang Weiyi asked rhetorically.

"No matter how far the situation goes, I will fight to the end for the free of France!" De Gaulle replied without hesitation: "For example, the Free French Movement and the French National Liberation Committee, I do not covet any rights, but I understand my responsibility. There must be a new regime that takes command of the French war. The times have entrusted me with this sacred duty, and I will certainly live up to it. I will exercise my authority in the name of France, and only in the defense of France"

Listening to the impassioned truth, Wang Weiyi was drowsy, and finally he waited for de Gaulle's words to finish: "Mr. de Gaulle." I don't deny that you are a brave man, but I think peace comes first. If there is no peace, everything is nothing in the air. And now. Peace is coming, aren't you ready to welcome it? ”

"True peace, I welcome with my hands and defend it with my life." De Gaulle said unceremoniously: "But I doubt your intention to bring peace this time!" ”

"Really?" Wang Weiyi smiled: "I don't quite understand what you mean, Monsieur de Gaulle, everyone has seen Germany's peace sincerity, is it only you who haven't seen it?" For the sake of peace. Germany has already given up a lot, and we don't care about giving up a little more, at this point. Both the US and the UK have seen this"

De Gaulle sneered, there were many words that could not be said directly.

In fact, what Wang Weiyi and his Germany are talking about, the United States can see it, and Britain can also see it. But for each other's benefit. Still, the two countries accepted Germany's "peace".

Even, they will turn from enemies into allies. But what about France? Who will guarantee the interests of France?

Perhaps in order to withdraw its energies from the English battlefield as soon as possible, and to draw Britain and the United States to the side of its alliance, Germany would make some concessions on the French question, but these concessions had absolutely nothing to do with the Free French movement, and de Gaulle was sure of this.

Wang Weiyi suddenly asked: "Mr. de Gaulle, what do you think of the Misselier incident?" ”

De Gaulle was stunned. The "Miscellier affair", was Charles de Gaulle and England. Especially a deeply hidden scar between Churchill that no one can mention.

Vice Admiral Misellier was the highest-ranking general among the first to defect to de Gaulle, and a man of a "difficult to get along with" character. He was a young man when he arrived in London, but his beard was black, his eyes were piercing, and he was at ease all day long, showing the air of a great pirate. In his area of expertise, he was indeed very talented, so de Gaulle appointed him commander of the Free French Navy. However, this lieutenant general is a power-hungry and face-saving arrogant character. He considered himself a higher rank than de Gaulle, but when he arrived in London, he became a subordinate of de Gaulle, both politically and militarily. He was always disgruntled, and often did things that exceeded his authority, and was very unpopular within Free France.

In the early morning of New Year's Day 1941, the vice admiral was suddenly arrested by the British authorities. British intelligence obtained four documents, one of which stated that Missellier had betrayed the plans for an expedition to Dakar to the Vichy authorities; the other was his plan to hand over the submarine "Surkuf" to the Vichy government; The third is proof that he was awarded £2,000 for sabotaging the recruitment scheme for the African Navy. Because de Gaulle was in the countryside at the time with his wife and children for New Year's Day, Churchill decided to immediately throw Missellier and several of his men into prison.

Whether true or not, this was an act of defiance of the sovereignty of Free France. De Gaulle received a briefing from the British side the next morning, and immediately expressed great indignation and demanded that the British side immediately release him. But Churchill was furious, and no one listened to his opinion, shouting, "I really want to hang him immediately!" Three days later, de Gaulle handed over a memorandum to Admiral Spears, pointing out that the documents proving the vice admiral's guilt were forged, and the British side panicked and stepped up the investigation. By 8 January, de Gaulle issued a final ultimatum to England, demanding the immediate release of General Missellier, otherwise Free France would not hesitate to sever all relations with Britain! However, at this time, the British side had already found out that these documents were indeed forged by two intelligence officers who had personal grudges with the vice admiral! For this reason, the British side had no choice but to release the vice admiral in a very embarrassing manner, and Churchill personally came to the door on the morning of the 9th to apologize to de Gaulle, and handed over the two spies to de Gaulle. De Gaulle may have forgiven the incident at the time, but he was always resentful of the British side's disregard for the sovereignty of Free France.

Soon he ordered the dismissal of all British nationals working for Free France, and it took great diplomatic effort on both sides to bring the stubborn general back to his fate.

Although the matter was resolved, it was, like several previous incidents, an unspeakable scar between Britain and France.

At this time, Wang Weiyi suddenly mentioned the "Misserier Incident", in fact, he was telling him not to have such confidence in the Anglo-French alliance, and the British appeared in front of the French as saviors.

De Gaulle looked at Wang Weiyi coldly for a long time, and then sneered: "Mr. Baron, I'm sorry, I think we will have the opportunity to continue to face each other in the future, but I don't want it to be on the battlefield." ”

"Even on the battlefield, I don't have anything to worry about." Wang Weiyi said with a smile.

Looking at De Gaulle's angry back, Wang Weiyi smiled faintly At this time, a waiter came to his side, and after handing Wang Weiyi a glass of wine, he whispered: "Everything is arranged." ”

Wang Weiyi said "grace".

"There is some danger in the plan, which will force us to use another trump card, and it may also be exposed, after all, this matter will completely involve the Free French movement."

"So what is there to worry about?" Wang Weiyi took a sip of the wine in his glass: "To solve these problems, the Free French movement must be the first to be solved, otherwise they will continue to make trouble." Thankfully, however, the alliance between Britain and France was by no means as strong as outsiders might think. ”

"Yes, I see, but I'm still worried about the stubborn de Gaulle."

"Charles de Gaulle? Rest assured, I'll take care of this person! (To be continued......)