Special Forces of Crossing: Cloud's Anti-Japanese

Chapter 2402 Regional Leader

Three days after "Chang'e-5" went to the sky, Simon finally saw Song Ziwen again.I don't know if it was affected by the successful launch of "Chang'e-[-]". Compared with the last meeting, Simon feels that Song Ziwen's temperament has changed again, and he seems to have become more confident and "domineering".Domineering, yes, domineering.After greeting each other, Song Ziwen said bluntly, "Viscount Simon, I can only give you [-] minutes. If you have anything to say, please speak up!"

Simon dared to ask for a meeting again after communicating several telegrams with New Delhi. At first, he thought that with the conditions that the British side could offer now, he would definitely be able to persuade the Chinese side, but after seeing Song Ziwen, he appreciated the change in his temperament. Afterwards, my heart was beating drums, and I was no longer full of confidence. "Yes, yes. Your Excellency the Foreign Minister, it is like this. After our last meeting, I called the cabinet, and Prime Minister Churchill criticized me. What Mr. Prime Minister means is, what will happen to Myanmar and the entire Indochina Peninsula? Willing to follow the arrangements of your government—"

He was interrupted by Song Ziwen before he finished speaking. Song Ziwen shook his head and said, "Viscount Simon, what you said is wrong. Our government has no intention of meddling in the internal affairs of other countries. Therefore, what will happen to Myanmar and even the entire Indo-China Peninsula will depend on The people of each country decide independently."

Simon was stunned for a moment, cursing secretly in his heart, but praising: "Well, your country's diplomatic proposition is really admirable. However, the countries in the Indochina Peninsula are not capable of resisting Japanese aggression. I think that China, as a regional power, is You are obliged to do something to maintain regional stability and order. Therefore, our government hopes that your country can assume the responsibility of a regional leader and lead neighboring countries to resist Japanese aggression."

How to persuade China to help Britain stop the westward advance of the Japanese army, the British decision-makers headed by Churchill did not take much thought.And because there is no real advantage in his hands now, Churchill moved the idea of ​​using a false name to make a halter for the Chinese.There is no lack of so-called "China hands" in the British high-level who understand the Chinese people's sentiments and national conditions. In their eyes, Chinese people value their fame and sometimes even their lives, and they can often do inexplicable things like slapping people in the face to pretend to be fat.It was under the influence of these people that Churchill found a way to deal with the Chinese government, and Simon thought it was feasible, so there was this new meeting.

The "China hands" at the British decision-making level have such an understanding, which naturally comes from historical experience.Counting the various dynasties in China, there seems to be no lack of examples of slapping faces and pretending to be fat in diplomacy.Before the end of the Qing Dynasty, the Chinese were more accustomed to calling themselves the Kingdom of Heaven, which seems to have confirmed the Chinese people's reputation for being vain.

But, are the senior officials of the coalition government headed by Ouyang Yun like this?Big mistake.You know, during the Cairo meeting, Ouyang Yun's impression on Churchill was that of a hooligan.Just imagine, how could a person who can act as a rogue in diplomacy care about some false names?As China's de facto supreme head of state, Ouyang Yun's diplomatic style will naturally serve as a benchmark.Well, Song Ziwen was originally a modest gentleman, but he has been influenced by this, and now he has learned to be "bad".As a result, Simon's big hat fell down, and Song Ziwen not only didn't accept it readily, but refused it sternly.

Accustomed to treating foreign affairs in the same way as Ouyang Yun, Song Ziwen may still have a sense of historical glory in his heart, but he will never be dazzled by these false names.After Simon finished speaking, he smiled.Smiling and looking at the translator sitting behind him, he looked at Simon seriously and said: "Viscount Simon, you are right. As a regional power, China is indeed obliged to maintain regional stability and order, but this also counts. Now Today, our country still has a lot of territory that has not been restored. In this case, even if Prime Minister Ouyang has the heart, but he is not able to do it, so what?! Our government does not care about regional leaders. Of course, this does not mean that we We will not care about the affairs of neighboring countries. As a responsible big country, we will of course help neighboring countries resist foreign aggression. However, at this time, I think, we will definitely focus on recovering the occupied territories of our own country first!" Speaking of here He looked at his watch, then looked surprised, and said, "Ah, it's been 5 minutes!" After speaking, he stood up, as if he would leave in the next moment.

When Song Ziwen said the first sentence, Simon was still secretly happy. However, after Song Ziwen said the last sentence, he was startled, and his joy disappeared immediately. When Song Ziwen said but, his heart hung high. It reached the throat, and then it couldn't sink any more.Seeing that Song Ziwen was about to leave, he quickly stood up and said, "Your Excellency, please give me another 5 minutes! Only 5 minutes!"

Song Ziwen frowned, looked at him and said, "Viscount Simon, as I said just now, the non-Chinese government is unwilling to take on this responsibility. It is really powerless!" After speaking, he looked at him and blamed him, "Why do you Tangled" expression.

"I know that your government has many difficulties. Prime Minister Churchill mentioned in the telegram to me yesterday that if China has any difficulties, as long as we have the ability to help solve them, we will never refuse. Your Excellency, on the issue of fighting against Japan , We have common interests! Besides, if your country can put heavy pressure on the Japanese army in the Indochina Peninsula, it will also ease the domestic pressure, right? Your Excellency, we are talking about this cooperation with a pious attitude. What does your country have? Request—please just ask!"

Simon's last words were almost uttered through gritted teeth. Song Ziwen saw this clearly and snickered in his heart, but his brows frowned even deeper. "Then I'll give you another 5 minutes," he said, and then he pretended to call the secretary who was sitting on the side, and said to him: "Xiao Zhang, you can make a phone call and explain that I'm 5 minutes late. "

Xiao Zhang understood, and got up and went out in response.

Song Ziwen sat down again, pretending to be overwhelmed and complained: "Viscount Simon, you must have heard about the current situation of our government. Before the formation of the coalition government, China was actually in a state of bankruptcy. Don't be afraid of your jokes, the formation of the coalition government At that time, instead of getting a dime from the previous government, they got a pile of debts. As you know, money is actually what was fought in wars. Besides, the Central Plains of my country suffered a once-in-a-century famine. The relief of refugees requires Money, weapons and equipment need money..."

As soon as Song Ziwen opened the chatterbox, Simon began to sweat on his forehead-he felt that he had talked too much before.However, thinking of Churchill's explanation, he still gritted his teeth and held back.

(End of this chapter)