A Lifetime Journey (2)
Mr. Every, seeing that Sun Qian didn't speak, he assumed that he agreed.
Turning to look at Miyamoto and the others, he thought for a moment and said, "Hello, I'm Benjamin and Every. Although it's very abrupt, I wonder if I can invite the two of you to have breakfast together? ”。
Every is an old fox, just looking at the other party's dress and the posture of Kato's guard master, he knows that Miyamoto is not simple. According to Miyamoto's situation, he should be fully capable of sitting in first class, but now he has sat in second class and has become Sun Qian's roommate, which makes the old fox unconsciously want to test it.
Miyamoto also feels the same way, obviously Sun Qian and the others are just ordinary two travelers who can no longer be ordinary, and the immature performance of the two is still obvious. Now a pair of American father and daughter suddenly appeared, especially this Mr. Every obviously attaches great importance to Sun Qian, which can't help but make Miyamoto curious, and he agreed to Every's invitation.
"Of course, thank you very much for having me. Thank you very much, I have a bottle of Reserve Scotch Whisky that my father gave me. I think we'll have a chance to take a sip in the future. ", Miyamoto replied.
So, Alveli directly dragged Sun Qian to the restaurant.
When I arrived at the restaurant, it was breakfast time, and looking at Winnie's mother and daughter, who were talking and laughing, they didn't care about the group of people who came over, until they saw Miyamoto and Miyamoto who were following behind, and then put away their smiles and made a dignified lady's statue.
Every smiled awkwardly and introduced the two to Miyamoto. And Miyamoto is also a very gentleman who gave the two ladies a Western kiss ceremony, once again highlighting his good upbringing.
So they sat down and ate breakfast. As for Winnie, when she saw Sun Qian Zhile on the side, she must know that Miyamoto's performance at the dinner table is much better than that of Sun Gan, a leopard, and she watched Every until she was helpless.
After breakfast, Every sent Winnie's mother and daughter away, and after taking a sip of tea from the teacup, he asked Miyamoto.
"Mr. Miyamoto, with all due respect. Judging by your habits, you are a standard gentleman, and I don't understand why you would squeeze in second class instead of first class, and judging by the way you talk and behave in the manner of the gentleman behind you, you should be a soldier, right? ”
"I'm confused by your behavior." , Alveli questioned Miyamoto very directly in English.
"Mr. Every, it looks like I'm going to have to reintroduce myself, and I have to admit that you're very observant." Miyamoto also said very directly, "My name is Miyamoto Shuren, and I am currently serving in the Imperial Japanese Army Guards Division, with the rank of captain and squadron leader. After speaking, he introduced Kato next to him, "This is my aide-de-camp, Second Lieutenant Koji Kato." This time, we went to the United States to study and further our studies. ”。
"As for why I went to second class, it's just my personal preference, and nothing else. But I'm lucky to meet Sun Qian, and I think my trip will be very interesting. As for Kato, it was arranged by my father."
Miyamoto was also very direct, he could see that Alveli cared about Sun Gan very much, so he expressed his meaning very directly, indicating that he had no bad intentions towards Sun Qian, so that Alveli could rest assured.
At this time, only Sun Qian, who couldn't understand English, looked at Alveli and Miyamoto with a confused expression, and asked with a puzzled expression, "What are you talking about, can you use Chinese, it won't be doing something bad behind our backs, right?" ”
"Of course not, I just spoke English after I was talking smoothly for a while. Sorry, lad, it's my inadequacy. After hearing Sun Gan's question, Every immediately said in Chinese.
"I think Mr. Miyamoto, in the future, with Sun Qian here, we should try to speak Chinese as much as possible, and a certain young man in the province thinks we have neglected him." Every gags and dealt with Sun Gan.
"It just so happens that there is still time today, we might as well talk a little more, I wonder if Mr. Miyamoto minds?" , Every stepped directly across Sun Qian and asked Miyamoto.
"Of course, I don't have a problem. I just don't know if Sun Qian is willing or not. Miyamoto expressed his concern for Sun Qian very considerately.
"Of course it's no problem, Sun Qian, the topic of the meeting, you and Sun Xing talk less and listen more, I think it will be of great help to you in the future." , Afli made the decision for Sun Gan without waiting for Sun Gan's consent.
After Sun Qian listened to Every's words, he could only reluctantly agree. But the conversation between Averry and Miyamoto after greatly broadened the horizons of Sun Qian.
……....
Here's a conversation between Inferi and Miyamoto:
"Mr. Miyamoto, with all due respect, I think you have also received news of a war in Europe, I wonder what you think about this war?" , Inferry asked.
"Mr. Every, I'm just a small lieutenant, did you ask the wrong person?" , Miyamoto responded.
"No, Mr. Miyamoto, you can't hide it from my eyes. You must know that an ordinary captain is not worthy of a squire, let alone such an excellent soldier. ", said Every.
"I don't believe that you went to the United States at this time, it was a random act. In Chinese, we are all smart people, so we don't need to hide it, it's better to be direct. Alfli continued.
"Since Mr. Averley has come to this point, I will also share my thoughts, and I ask for your advice." Miyamoto said unceremoniously at first glance.
"In my opinion, this will be a war that will engulf the whole world, and no one can avoid it. The world has now been almost divided among the world powers, and the emerging countries lack the resources to continue to develop. Not only is economic development unequal, but also the division of order. Conflict is inevitable with these world powers. And war is a continuation of politics, and I think when they can't talk about it anymore, they will definitely do it, and some of them will fight this war. “。
"I wonder if Mr. Every is satisfied?" , Miyamoto looked at Every and said.
"Mr. Miyamoto is still perfunctory to me, but he also speaks the essence of this European war." Alvery replied.
Miyamoto smiled without saying a word, but Avery did not let him go, and then asked Miyamoto, "Then Mr. Miyamoto, what do you think Japan will do in this war?" ”
After hearing this, Miyamoto smiled and said, "Mr. Every, I'm just a small captain, and it's not for me to think about what the country should do, I just need to obey." ”
"No, Mr. Miyamoto, don't shy away from the truth, you know, I just wanted to ask you what to do." Alvery kept asking.
"Shouldn't you, as an active duty officer, think about this?" , Every said excitedly.
Miyamoto knew that he couldn't hide, so he had to calm down and organize his words, and after a while, he said calmly, "I don't think this European war will end in a short time." The old powers of the world have already had too many advantages in the wave of carving up the world, and the German Empire, as an emerging power, has always wanted to get a piece of the pie around the world. The contradictions between the two sides are now irreconcilable, and as for who can win, I don't think it is simply military strength that can speak, you must know that there are too many factors that affect the victory of a war. ”
"Judging from the actual situation now, Germany and Austria have the lead, but on the whole, I think Britain, France and Russia have more potential. As for who wins best, I think it's up to you, the United States. “。
"Yes, it's you, the United States, you know, your geography is really good. You don't have to worry about the invasion of others, and you can grow your economy calmly. ”
"And I know that you will not go to war at the beginning, and you, a country full of merchants, will definitely bet at the last critical moment."
"As for Japan, I don't think we will enter the war too early, we must know that this war will not end soon, and the later we join the war, the less impact it will have on us."
"Although Japan has developed to a certain extent after the Meiji Restoration, it is still very weak compared to the old countries, and if it enters the war too early, it can only become someone else's thug."
"And I think that Japan is participating in this war, and it will have to wait until the outcome is about to be decided, which is the most in Japan's interests."
"And the choice of the location for the war is here." After Miyamoto finished speaking, he looked at Sun Qian on the side, and then said, "If Japan wants to survive, it must expand abroad, and among the neighboring countries, the current China is the most suitable place. In this way, we don't have to pay too much to get a piece of the pie in this big war, which is in the best interests of Japan. ”
"As for China, it depends on whether Yuan Shikai makes a mistake or not. You must know that the de facto ruler of the Republic of China has been advocating that he wants to be the emperor! Miyamoto disagrees with China's status in the international community, believing that it is impossible for China to have a share of international affairs at this stage, and it would be good if it could barely keep its existing interests from being lost. It was only to comfort Sun Qian and the others that they said this.
"That's what I'm going to say, Mr. Every. Don't know if you're satisfied? Miyamoto asked Every.
"Mr. Miyamoto, I think you will definitely become a good soldier in the future, and you will become a strategist. Although you have said it superficially, you have already touched on the essence of this war. Oh, I didn't expect that there are such pragmatic people as you in Japan! Alvori said with a sigh.
"Thank you for the compliment, I feel very honored." Miyamoto responded. On the other hand, I thought that there were still some Meng Lang, I didn't withstand such a simple agitation method, the simpler the trap, the easier it is to step on.
"Still, it's cool. It's a great feeling! Miyamoto thought to himself.