Age of Rebirth

Originally, President Roosevelt of the United States attached great importance to Churchill's sudden visit to the United States. He wanted to hold a grand welcome ceremony in New York, where Churchill landed. , It also comforted the battered British Prime Minister.

However, Churchill flatly refused. Seeing that the British Empire was about to perish, he still paid attention to these hypocrisy. Moreover, with Churchill's arrogance, it was a shameful thing to have to ask the Americans for help this time.

At this time, the British Empire had been beaten to pieces by Hitler. From an empire on which the sun never sets to dominate the world, it was reduced to a dilapidated household that was about to go bankrupt. High-profile publicity would only embarrass itself even more, and as soon as possible with Roosevelt That cripple, it is serious to discuss a way to save Australia, those fake and flowery ones are useless!

Churchill landed at the port of New York just as the Atlantic monsoon was blowing up, with howling winds and heavy rain. Amidst the bleak wind and bitter rain, Churchill took a special plane to Washington.

President Roosevelt was quietly waiting for Prime Minister Churchill in the Oval Office of the White House. His Excellency was accompanied by General Jeffrey, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, and a group of senior generals of the US Supreme Command during the war. . [

After sailing on the bottom of the sea for more than ten days, Prime Minister Churchill rushed to Washington. He simply declined the luncheon prepared by the United States for the Prime Minister, and went directly to the White House to meet with President Roosevelt. "Rescuing soldiers is like fighting fire!" If you delay for an hour, the situation in Australia may change, not to mention the anxious Prime Minister.How can I have that appetite!

As soon as he met with Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill was not polite, straight to the point, and went straight to the point, "Mr. President, the only purpose of my visit this time is to hope that the United States will take action again to save Australia from danger. You know, there is no one other than the United States. Any country can have such a capability!"

Facing the blunt demands of Prime Minister Churchill.President Roosevelt could only smile wryly. From the bottom of his heart, his feelings with Churchill were yyng. Australia is not only very important to the British, but also to the British.For Americans, it is also a foothold that must not be lost.

According to the MacArthur telegram.Manila fell.The fall of Luzon Island is only a matter of time. If so, the last foothold of the United States in the Southwest Pacific is about to be lost, then.In the future, the United States will rely on Australia for its counterattack in the Southwest Pacific region. If Australia falls into the hands of the Japanese, the United States will have a counterattack plan.It will become more difficult. In a sense, Roosevelt values ​​Australia more than Churchill.

Roosevelt said comfortingly: "Mr. Prime Minister, don't worry. Before you go to the United States in person, our US government and military are also actively seeking solutions to solve the problems of Australia and Luzon Island!"

Churchill's eyes lit up, and he asked urgently, "Mr. President, do you have a solution?"

Roosevelt shook his head bitterly, and replied: "Mr. Prime Minister, not yet. In front of us, on the Southwest Pacific battlefield, there are two greatest dangers. One is the Australian mainland and the other is Luzon Island. Today, the reinforcements for Luzon Island The [-] British Empire troops returned to Australia safely. With such a new force, the war situation in Australia will change fundamentally. Moreover, with Australia's vast land area, there is a lot of room for strategic maneuvering, and the war will not be very fast. It's almost over."

"What I am most worried about is the battlefield of Luzon Island. My commander, General MacArthur, sent back several emergency telegrams. The Japanese army launched a large-scale attack on Luzon Island. Tens of thousands of troops were dispatched every day to storm the Manila defense line. It is only a matter of time before Manila falls and Luzon falls!"

Churchill looked at President Roosevelt with eyes that hated iron and steel, and said: "Mr. President, I intend to criticize your country's command organization, let alone question the command ability of American military officers. A large number of troops are being consumed on the battlefield, so why not withdraw east to Australia, firstly, it can preserve the strength of the American army, secondly, it can increase the strength of the Allied forces on the Australian mainland, and buy us enough time!"

Roosevelt was so angry that he rolled his eyes, and secretly slandered: "It's easy to say, what about the escorting fleet? Don't you British rely on Chinese escorts to escape unscathed!"

However, these words cannot be uttered. Churchill may not understand the disadvantageous position of the United States on the Pacific battlefield. The Pacific battlefield is extremely detrimental to our United States, and the combined fleet of the Japanese Navy has cut off the connection between Luzon Island, Australia and the United States!"

"Moreover, the existing fleet of the U.S. Navy is almost completely lost. Without fleet escort, more than 20 soldiers will be attacked by the Japanese Navy fleet when they cross the sea. I can't take this risk. It is also the most worrying thing for our U.S. government at present. !"

Churchill suddenly understood that the 20 soldiers of the British Empire returned to Australia safely under the escort of the Chinese Tang Qiuli's plane. In the attack of the Fourth Fleet, the task force was almost wiped out. Similarly, the more than [-] U.S. and Filipino soldiers without escorts were like a fat piece of oily meat sent to the Japanese.

After receiving the report from General Fernandez, the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Army, the first thought that popped up in Churchill's mind was a question, what is the purpose of that hateful Chinese Tang Qiuli?

Although he couldn't guess the reason, Churchill would rather believe that this was Tang Qiuli's conspiracy. Therefore, even if it was covering the British Empire's army, Churchill would never thank the Chinese whom he hated from the bottom of his heart.

Therefore, after Roosevelt mentioned the difficulties he was facing, Churchill thought sharply in his mind, "Instead of letting us face Tang Qiuli's conspiracy alone, we should bring the Americans to face it together. In this way, there is a greater Moreover, with the current national strength of the United States, even if the Chinese wants to play tricks, he will be afraid of three points!"

Thinking of this, Churchill said: "Your Excellency, haven't you tried to ask that Chinese Tang Qiuli for help? Since he is able to escort our British Empire's army conditionally, I think he should not be an Allied force." Treat each other differently and treat them differently? Besides, according to the relevant provisions of the allied military mutual assistance agreement, this is the obligation and responsibility of the Chinese people!"

Roosevelt was an experienced politician. How could he not know what Churchill meant when he was scoured out of the big wind and waves? On the surface, he was calm and calm, without any psychological fluctuations, but in his heart, he was annoyed, "This British guy, I can't change my usual disposition, what time is it, I still don't forget to sow dissension, it's typical to get cheap and act good, I don't know what kind of shit luck you British have, Tang Qiuli offered to lend a helping hand!"

Roosevelt said indifferently: "Ask Tang Qiuli for help? It's not easy. The so-called obligations and responsibilities are nothing more than a way of expression by politicians. Only benefits are eternal!" After finishing speaking, he glanced at Churchill. Obviously, you get it! [

Churchill was also an old crab who climbed the sea, and a veteran of playing politics with ups and downs. How could he fail to hear the voice of Roosevelt?

The American generals present here, looking at this British guy who made a fuss, were full of displeasure. Since His Excellency the President was present, they had no choice but to swallow this breath, otherwise, they would definitely criticize and the room would be awkwardly silent.

Churchill has been in the political arena for many years, and this little embarrassment can't stop him. He said calmly: "Your Excellency, I received a telegram from Fernandez, the commander-in-chief of the British Empire in Australia. In the telegram, he proposed a The most viable solution to the current crisis in Australia!"

Roosevelt lifted his spirits and asked, "Your Excellency, please explain carefully!"

Churchill said: "Our British Empire's territory in the West Indies has a large number of idle people, most of whom have flowed in from the original East Indies, and there are no suitable occupations for them. At present, these unemployed people are very emotionally unstable. If things go on like this, it will cause social turmoil, so Fernandez’s solution is to recruit soldiers from among these people, and after a short-term training, go to the Australian battlefield to carry out the task of fighting against the Japanese army!”

Roosevelt praised, "It really is a good way. It can not only reduce the number of unemployed people, but also form a combat force against Japan. It kills two birds with one stone!"

Churchill added: "According to the report of the Governor-General in West India, about 30 soldiers can be initially recruited!"

Following this line of thought, it seems that the crisis facing Australia can be easily solved. However, there is still a huge problem in front of Roosevelt and Churchill, that is, such a large number of soldiers, huge weapons and equipment and Where did the logistical supplies come from?

Australia itself is in the midst of war, and it is a fantasy to solve it on the spot. The industrial base of West India, let alone guns and cannons, may not even be able to make guns. The United States can't count on it. The fleet is blocked in front of the house, and the few remaining warships of the US Navy dare not leave the port on the west coast. This way is blocked!

The British can't even count on it, not to mention the distance between thousands of rivers and mountains and two oceans. As far as the current dilapidated family background of the UK is concerned, they have no intentions and no strength. Can do anything!

Putting all the factors together, the only way to solve the problem is ready to come out. Roosevelt and Churchill glanced at each other, and they both saw the regret in each other's hearts. Could it be that they still have to ask that person in the end?

(To be continued) (To be continued.)