Chapter 196: Don’t consider forming an alliance for the time being

The loss of Singapore was even worse for Britain. If the Chinese had not blocked Burma, the Japanese army could have fought through it on land, and then launched a land and sea attack on India. At this time, Churchill's butt was already on fire, and he was holding back a bad will.

Pull the United States into the water, pull China into the water. The United States is now in a cocoon. Roosevelt dreamed of joining the war early. The U.S. economy can only be said to be slowly recovering. Stimulating domestic demand is just a long-term treatment. The best way is to fight.

War, the consumption caused by the war was enough to bring American industry to a peak.

Of course, looking at the purpose of the war from Roosevelt's perspective, revitalizing the economy was just a small vision. After the Concession Act and the United States' preparations for war, this problem no longer existed. Only by establishing a world order system led by the United States

It’s what America most wants to do.

At the time of the fierce war between China and the Soviet Union, a secret agreement was reached between the Soviet Union and Germany. Big Beard "leased" his Black Sea Fleet to Mustache in exchange for 2,000 new German fighter planes and 1,000 new tanks, as well as related manufacturing technology.

The secret deal between the Soviet Union and Germany was soon learned by the Sixth Branch of the National Security Bureau, which was responsible for overseas security. Fang Jianxiong personally called Xiaohu and expressed in a tactful tone that the Sino-Soviet war was at a critical period and China did not want to see the Chinese Communist Party in Shanghai.

The incident of German friendship happened. Mustache was very angry when he received the telegram. He also knew that the private capital relationship between China and Germany was closely related, and it was difficult to hide many things.

Anyway, there was no evidence, and Xiaohui called back and said: Germany will never do anything harmful to China's interests. Xiaohui himself doesn't believe this, so don't expect Fang Jianxiong to believe it. He just wants to stabilize China and not let China fall in the opposite direction.

British and American.

At this juncture, the Japanese navy and army began to fight each other again. The army advocated attacking Australia first, while the navy advocated attacking India first. The navy's reason was that unless the British maritime power in Asia was completely eliminated, maritime security could not be guaranteed.

The Army emphasized that Australia has high-quality iron ore and is an important source of iron ore for China's steel industry. By cutting off this source, China's threat to Japan will be greatly reduced.

The navy refuted the Japanese army. Britain has not driven out of Asia. What will China think if it attacks Australia first? Once China and Japan start a war, will the Japanese army have the ability to defeat China? If it had the ability, what would it have done? And there is another problem with attacking Australia first.

, now the United States has cut off Japan's oil resources. The oil tanks in Java were blown up by the British, and the oil fields have not been restored. Once China and Japan go to war, the Chinese navy is fully capable of severely damaging Japan's maritime transportation lines, and the army is likely to

If you hit Vladivostok directly, you can even use bombers to bomb the Japanese mainland. And if you hit Australia first, it is very likely that the United States will join the war.

Anyway, it was just a quarrel. Everyone had their own reasons, but no one could convince the other. The problem was finally thrown to Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro. Of course Konoe was not willing to start a war with China at this time. Even if he wanted to fight the United States first, he could not provoke China first.

The two countries are too close, and in the end the Imperial Guard still prefers to attack India first. The reason is very simple. The Japanese Army cannot march on the sea, and whatever it wants to do depends on the Navy. This matter cannot be done without favoring the Navy.

Just when the Japanese navy and army were quarreling, a major event that affected history occurred. On November 25, the American cruiser USS Milwaukee was suddenly attacked by a submarine torpedo while patrolling the Bermuda waters. Bermuda used to have a British naval base.

Through the Concession Act, the United States took the base into its arms, and all it paid was fifty mothballed old destroyers.

When the whole world turned its attention to the U.S. presidential palace, U.S. Ambassador Leighton Stuart, who had taken office less than a month ago, urgently requested a meeting with Fang Jianxiong, the president of the Republic of China.

"Your Excellency, this is a message from President Roosevelt's office. It is a letter from the President of the United States to you." Leighton Stuart has been engaged in educational activities in China for a long time and has a high reputation in the Chinese cultural circle. He served as ambassador and was recognized by the U.S. government.

We have high hopes. The United States already has an excuse to join the war. The difference between having one more ally and one less ally is huge. As for whether President Fang Da will stand on the opposite side of the United States, the think tanks of the US president have set an example with confidence.

, this is absolutely impossible! The reason is very simple. Ever since Fang Jianxiong emerged in the Yangtze River Basin, he has been deeply entangled with the interests of the United States. Fang himself has no less than 2 billion fixed assets in the United States, and Fang Jianxiong has no reason to stand against the United States.

.Unless the United States takes the initiative to attack China, China will at most maintain a neutral attitude. Even neutrality is minimal!

At this time, Min Xiu brought a cup of ginseng tea. After Fang Jianxiong took the tea cup, he seemed to be very tired. He rubbed his temples with one hand and said to Min Xiu: "You have a headache. Please read this message."

Min Xiu's hand shook, but he took the telegram and read it again before reading it in Chinese: "Dear President Fang Jianxiong of the Republic of China, a few hours ago, the US light cruiser USS Milwaukee was attacked in the waters of Bermuda.

The shameless sneak attack by German submarines, the number of casualties cannot be counted so far... Please consider my suggestions carefully, your friends Franklin Roosevelt."

This letter, which appeared in the form of a telegram, had only one content: the United States was going to join the war, and its ally had already identified Britain. Roosevelt strongly implored Fang Jianxiong that China join the Anglo-American alliance to fight against the Triple Alliance of Germany, Japan, and Italy. Of course, the content also included

Many of them are earnest persuasion and memories of the beautiful past of Sino-US friendship.

Fang Jianxiong's move of asking Min Xiu to read the message did not arouse Stuart's dissatisfaction. This only shows that this beautiful woman belongs to Fang Jianxiong's side and receives absolute trust.

Rubbing his forehead vigorously, Fang Jianxiong sighed and said: "Your Excellency, Ambassador, Sino-US relations are very important! I implicitly expressed the idea of ​​a Sino-US alliance ten years ago, but what I got was that the US government was vague.

Ci's answer. Now that American ships have been attacked by German submarines, the United States has to enter the war before thinking of forming an alliance with China. Do you think there is a possibility of an alliance between China and the United States during this period? Four million Wehrmacht troops are fighting the Soviet army in Siberia and Central Asia.

, there are only fifty infantry divisions defending China's long coastline. Once an alliance with the United States is announced and a war breaks out between China and Japan, what do you want me to use to fight against the Japanese Army's strength of no less than a hundred divisions?

?At this time, I must point out that if the United States had not withdrawn from the Philippines, Japan would not have been able to go south. This shows how far-sighted the decision made by the US government was. There is currently a life-and-death war going on between China and the Soviet Union. China

Weak industrial capabilities are fully supporting the war. Because of this war, our navy had to abandon the new battleship plan. Because of this war, our navy had to endure the high prices offered by American companies and import aviation aluminum from the United States.

materials, gun barrel steel, engines, petroleum, precision processing instruments and equipment. If I remember correctly, as of now, the US government is still restricting some companies from exporting high-precision processing equipment and technology transfer to China. Well, I can understand the United States

The government's concerns can also understand these actions made by American companies out of long-term interests. Well, now I think I can only answer my friend Mr. Franklin from an objective analysis perspective. Before the end of the Sino-Soviet War, the Chinese government

, will not consider forming an alliance with any country, let alone intervening in the war between Japan and the United States." At this point, Fang Jianxiong paused, glanced at Min Xiudao: "Why haven't you left yet?"

Min Xiu's face twitched, she picked up the tea cup and said with a smile: "I thought you had other instructions." Fang Jianxiong smiled and said: "Old Madam, I have to rely on you to take care of it. Thank you for your hard work."

"Yes, then I'll go back." Min Xiu left quickly, his back looking slightly trembling.

Leighton Stuart's expression was unusually heavy at this moment. As the door closed, he raised his lowered head. When Fang Jianxiong was about to explain the reasons he had painstakingly organized to persuade, Fang Jianxiong raised his chin slightly and said, "Just now it was objective."

analysis, now let’s talk about the current world structure from the perspective of world peace.”

Stuart was holding back everything he said. Dealing with this guy is really exhausting. If you have something to say, why don’t you just say it once? Well, Stuart is a gentleman and must maintain his grace! Smile slightly, straighten his back, and continue to be a gentleman.

Very personable audience.

"Germany is in Europe, Japan is in Asia, and Italy is in Africa. The alliance formed by these three countries has objectively seriously damaged the old world order and seriously threatened China's security! Although China has already fallen into the war against the Soviet Union

It is difficult, but I must admit that from the perspective of long-term world peace, the alliance of the United States, China, and Britain is in the common interests of the three countries. Considering that the Sino-Soviet war is currently fierce, please tell my friend Franklin, China

It will definitely become an ally of the United States, but not now. When exactly it will happen, I cannot give a clear answer. Finally, I reiterate once again that if China abandons its non-aligned foreign policy, the United States is the only choice for China's ally."

Leighton Stuart came and went in a hurry, and the telegram flew across the Pacific and soon appeared in front of Roosevelt. Hopkins picked up the telegram and read: "The following is the content of Fang's personal answer... Based on the above content, it can be determined that China will not consider entering into cooperation with China for the time being.

Make alliances with other countries.”

"Should we not consider the issue of alliance for the time being? This cunning profit-seeking guy is waiting for the U.S. government to offer a higher bargaining chip. Ask experts who study China issues how much the United States has to pay to let China
Chapter completed!