The two sides argued over the issue of command, and the spit stars came and went like rain.

Arguments went back and forth, Stilwell and Huang Ke were a little anxious, and finally their voices and tones had become tougher. Naturally, there is no way to proceed with this issue.

During the break, China and the United States held consultations, put this issue on hold for the time being, and directly discussed the issue of US aid supplies and the topic of selecting a site for the bombing of the Japanese airfield.

Chen Liewen, who was in charge of the consultation meeting, was worried that Huang Ke's attitude was too tough and he did not flinch, which made Stilwell very faceless, would he deliberately set up a stumbling block on the issue of US aid?

However, such worries are also superfluous, because he cannot change the attitude of Stilwell and the United States, and he can only "cover up the water with soldiers".

The second meeting began quickly, and because of the unpleasantness before, the atmosphere was still a little solemn at the beginning of the meeting. Stilwell kept flipping through the materials in his hand, frowning from time to time, and the other American personnel kept talking and whispering.

Chen Liewen was a little worried, he glanced at Huang Ke, who was sitting opposite Stilwell, Huang Ke seemed very calm, sipping the freshly brewed green tea, and chatting and laughing with Song Ziwen and others around him from time to time.

"Okay, Mr. Chairman, let's start talking about American aid." Stilwell spoke, and everyone else noticed that Stilwell was speaking English this time, not the Chinese he was familiar with. Obviously, this is also an indication of attitude.

The translator translated these words, and Huang Ke nodded, motioning for him to continue.

Stilwell shrugged and continued: "Mr. Chairman, I have checked the recent distribution of aid materials from the United States, and every single one of them here is very clear, and I don't think the two sides will have any doubts about this. ”

These words made Chen Liewen and others relax their hanging hearts, and Stilwell said this to express his recognition of China's work. But Stilwell's next move surprised him a lot, and he took out a small box of cans from his pocket, and he placed the army-green can safely on the table.

When everyone was puzzled, Stilwell stood up and said, "Mr. Chairman, this is the material of the United States to aid China, but I saw it on the black market in your country. My assistants saw gasoline and rice provided by the United States on the black markets in Nanjing and Kunming, and I even saw a lot of materials provided by the United States at the homes of officials in your country. ”

Speaking of this, Stilwell shook his head uncontrollably, and he added: "So, I would like to ask your government to give us a reasonable explanation. ”

Listening to Stilwell's words, the Chinese personnel were unable to sit still, and Soong Ziwen and others also began to mumble to the sound of flutes in each other's ears, and everyone was well aware of the corruption in the distribution of US aid materials, but they did not expect the Americans to attach so much importance to it, and they were worried that the US side would use this as a reason to reduce or cut off China's aid.

At present, much of China's basic industry is dependent on US aid for the recovery of its basic industries, and it must be known that in addition to obtaining gasoline, canned food, aircraft artillery, and other necessary materials for the war, there are also a lot of industrial production equipment and production drawings from the United States.

Chen Liewen set his eyes on Huang Ke, Huang Ke had no smile on his face, but he was still unfazed, as if these things had long been expected by him.

Song Ziwen saw that Huang Ke was no longer speechless, so he had to explain on his behalf: "General Stilwell, these situations you mentioned may exist, but I believe that they are only very rare phenomena. China will uphold the principle of fairness and openness in investigating and dealing with corruption. ”

Minister Song's words eased the tense atmosphere a lot, but Stilwell shook his head and said: "Mr. Minister, I don't think I don't want to believe in your government's determination to punish corruption, but in this critical period, it is best for us in the United States to distribute and supervise the materials." ”

"How can this work?" The participants were anxious, after all, these materials were not provided by the United States for no reason, and the Chinese side also gave corresponding reports, and China even needed to repay the loan after the war. Since it is something borrowed by itself, how can it be handed over to the US side for distribution and use?

Everyone started talking again, and the scene began to be a little chaotic.

Stilwell, on the other hand, has been focusing on Huang Ke. Huang Ke still had a calm expression, and only after everyone's voices began to lower down did he slowly pick up the teacup, take a sip, and then said unhurriedly: "The situation that General Stilwell said does exist, and I myself hate this kind of behavior very much!" ”

After expressing his attitude, Huang Ke straightened up again, put his hands crossed on the table, and said in an unquestionable tone: "This matter is raised by the United States, which is in itself our shame. I would like to express my gratitude to the US side for this and our apologies. ”

After hearing this, the US personnel all turned pale, and even a hint of a smile appeared on the corner of Stilwell's mouth, who was not smiling.

Huang Ke continued: "However, as for the issue raised by General Stilwell about the right to distribute materials to aid China by the United States, I have reservations about this. First, President Roosevelt and I have already explained on the phone that the aid to China will naturally be distributed by the Chinese side. Second, these substances are not obtained by us for no reason, and China and the United States have relevant agreements. I appreciate the analogy of President Roosevelt in your country, 'Lend-Lease is like lending your neighbors a water pipe in the United States when they are on fire.'" Does borrowing a water pipe require a 'neighbor' to supervise where to water it? ”

Stilwell was a little embarrassed by this, and he pursed his mouth and frowned, and his eye sockets felt deeper.

Huang Ke smiled again: "Since you have raised questions, I have put forward a compromise proposal, the materials for aiding China will still be distributed by our Chinese side, but I hope that the US side can organize a supervisory agency to supervise the whole process." In the process of supervision, we can give the US side the power to supervise and enforce the law, and if corrupt behavior is discovered, it can immediately stop it, and have the right to detain the person concerned, and then send personnel from the Allied Command to conduct a detailed investigation. ”

Huang Ke's posture was very low, and his suggestions were also very pertinent. The group of American officers who came with Stilwell were not willing to add one more job to distribute any supplies to China, and now that this proposal has saved manpower and material resources and can be accepted by both sides, why not?

After a brief discussion, the US personnel agreed to the plan proposed by Huang Ke. Although Stilwell was a little reluctant, he naturally didn't say anything considering the overall situation. He knew the temperament of Huang Ke opposite, who had visited the United States several times, imported a large number of industrial equipment and production lines from there, and also fooled a large number of Chinese scholars in the United States to return to China.

Obviously, such a figure is not so easy to deal with. However, since the US side sent supervision to achieve Stilwell's original intention, he didn't want to say anything more, so he agreed to this plan.

Huang Ke continued: "At present, we only rely on air routes for material assistance, which is very limited, and we must open up land assistance in order to better arm the Chinese army and defeat Japanese imperialism!" I went back and wrote a handwritten letter asking General Stilwell to pass it on to President Roosevelt. ”

As he spoke, Huang Ke took out a letter from his pocket that had been prepared and handed it to Stilwell. Stilwell took it and said, "I'm afraid I'll have to hand it over to President Roosevelt." ”

"Okay, I thank you personally." Huang Ke laughed again.

Chen Liewen couldn't help but admire in his heart after reading it, it seems that Huang Ke has already been prepared. Stilwell's attitude towards several things is well understood, and he has made a layout in advance. Although the first issue was not discussed, it was discussed and then went back again, and everyone knew that in order to open the Yunnan-Burma highway, Burma would be recaptured, which also disguised the approval of the plan of the battle in Tonggu.

The topic went around and around, all of which met Huang Ke's expectations, and Chen Liewen couldn't help but admire it from the bottom of his heart.

The successful resolution of this issue is followed by the third issue, which is the issue that the United States urgently needs to solve, which is the establishment of an air base in China to bomb Japan.

To be honest, attacking the Japanese mainland at this stage is not a plan of Huang Ke and the Ministry of National Defense, and during the current period of stalemate between the Chinese and Japanese armies, Japan will devote its main energy to the Pacific Ocean.

At this rate, the Wehrmacht will be reorganized in a year's time, and the number of existing troops will be reduced to about 2 million, but it will be a tiger and wolf division with large corps in multiple directions. Over the next two years, he gradually regained lost territory and gained control of the Korean Peninsula, Myitkyina, Burma, and even the surrounding areas of Southeast Asia.

At present, if a bombing base is established against Japan, it will inevitably attract Japanese firepower, and the Chinese and Japanese armies will have to start a decisive battle in advance, in which case the original plan will be disrupted, which will be unfavorable to the Chinese side.

However, for the United States, the establishment of bombing bases can not only deplete the Japanese industrial base, but also allow the Chinese side to attract firepower, reduce pressure on the Pacific Ocean, and gradually realize their counteroffensive plan, so the urgency of the American side is also their reasons.

Although the two sides are allies, they also have the same purpose and beliefs, but when considering it, they are taking advantage of their own interests to maximize, so there will be contradictions and differences, Chen Liewen knows that the next topic discussion should be the most intense, he doesn't know what Huang Ke will plan, but he knows that Huang Ke will not suffer in the negotiations.