On the morning of the morning, the Spanish ambassador to China called on Huang Guowei and Gu Weimin. 【】

The United States conveyed the meaning of "making peace in private" through Spain, which was both expected and unexpected by Wang Yuanqing. As the battle to encircle and annihilate the ROK Army's 2nd Army is coming to an end and the decisive battle on the western battlefield is about to begin, the US 1st Armored Division, which has become a turtle in an urn, is bound to become a key target, and it is completely reasonable for the US Government to convey its intention of "peace" to the Republic through a third party for the sake of more than 20,000 US soldiers. It's just that the United States is too slow to react, the best time for "peace" has passed, and the "unilateral" will of the United States cannot decide the course of the war.

After letting Huang Guowei stabilize the Spanish ambassador, Wang Yuanqing and Gu Weimin went to the General Staff together.

Although Wang Yuanqing did not think that the time was ripe for negotiations, he did not completely deny Gu Weimin's view that no matter what the outcome of the war on the peninsula was, it would eventually be necessary to resolve the remaining issues with the United States through negotiations. Engaging with the United States in advance was of great help in post-war negotiations.

After listening to Gu Weimin's report, Zhao Rundong pondered for a long time.

"Xiao Wang, what is your opinion?" Zhao Rundong threw out the question first, and did not rush to express his views.

"Negotiation is the only way to resolve the legacy of the war, but I don't think the time is ripe for an armistice." Wang Yuanqing picked up a cigarette, and he smoked a lot along the way. "The United States wants to make secret peace with our country, ostensibly to save the more than 20,000 American officers and soldiers of the 1st Armored Division, but in fact it is hinting that the United States will withdraw its troops from the peninsula as soon as possible. Judging by the overall situation of the battle, the 1st Panzer Division is not a critical issue. Even if the 1st Panzer Division retreated, we still had tens of thousands of American prisoners of war. After the war, we will definitely negotiate with the United States on the exchange of prisoners of war. I believe that since the United States has offered to make secret peace, it should focus on prisoners of war rather than on the ongoing war. ”

Zhao Rundong smiled faintly and looked at Gu Weimin.

Gu Weimin was a little embarrassed, because Wang Yuanqing's meaning couldn't be more obvious.

After the end of the Korean Peninsula War, the Republic and the United States had to settle the issue of prisoners of war first. Because there are many more captured U.S. military personnel than captured republicans, and the U.S. government will not easily give up any captured personnel in order to give an explanation to the people, the republic will definitely make a big fuss about the exchange of prisoners in order to gain more benefits. When the United States proposed an armistice and peace, Wang Yuanqing still advocated fighting the second battle first and annihilating the US 1st Armored Division, in order to capture more prisoners of war and provide more bargaining chips for post-war negotiations.

Gu Weimin did not express his position. Zhao Rundong didn't ask much.

"I think. There is no immediate turn of face with the United States. Zhao Rundong rubbed his forehead. Said. "Before you come. I asked Li Cunxun about the situation. The MIA has just launched an operation. It will not be until early next month at the earliest. According to the local intelligence provided by the Military Intelligence Agency. Japan has not entered the war so far. The main reason is that the United States does not offer enough land prices. ”

"What do you mean?" Wang Yuanqing frowned.

"There are three main requirements for Japan. The first two points are trade and military aid, which the United States can agree to. Finally, the United States cannot make any commitments. ”

Gu Weimin also frowned. The United States in order to drag Japan into the water. What can't you say yes?

"Japan has asked the United States to provide the technology for the development and production of SLBMs."

Wang Yuanqing and Gu Weimin were shocked at the same time, and their reactions were completely different. Wang Yuanqingdi's expression quickly calmed down, as if it had been expected; Gu Weimin still looked very shocked, and it took a while to come back to his senses.

"Because after entering the war, Japan will directly confront our country, so Murakami Sadamasa asked the United States to provide assistance in the technical field of 'strategic weapons' on the grounds of Japan's national security.

It seems reasonable, but in fact, Murakami knows that it is impossible for the United States to export any technology related to 'strategic weapons' to Japan. Zhao Rundong sneered and said, "The United States has also seen Japan's intentions, so it will send us a secret signal of 'peace' through Spain." In another position, if we put ourselves in the shoes of the President of the United States, we can understand why the United States is signaling peace at this time. ”

"The lesser of two evils!" Wang Yuanqing said a word.

Zhao Rundong nodded and said: "The United States is in a period of regime change, and it is impossible for Frederick to put aside Westwood in major strategic decisions. Withdrawal is an inevitable choice, but the United States wants to save face. Frederick wants to finish a second term, while Westwood wants to move into the White House cleanly, neither of whom wants to be affected by the war on the peninsula. From the standpoint of the United States, the worst outcome is to be 'driven out' from the Korean Peninsula by us, and the best outcome is to 'leave' with dignity. The United States is striving for the best and avoiding the worst. ”

"If the United States is pushed too quickly, it is very likely that the United States will choose another path." Gu Weimin said.

"The United States has no choice." Wang Yuanqing extinguished the cigarette butt and said, "What is the purpose of Japan's entry into the war?" Sadamasa Murakami, as well as the generals of the Japanese 'military department', all participated in the war as Japan

Status is the inevitable way.

At present, only Japan and the United States are recognized as global powers in the world, and as long as Japan sends troops to the Korean Peninsula, no matter how well it fights, Japan's courage and confidence in daring to challenge a global power will certainly be recognized by the whole world, and its status as a great power will also be recognized by certain countries, such as the United States and other Western countries. But Japan's path to becoming a global power is not just to go to war. Acquiring the strategic deterrence and strike capability of war would also enable Japan to become a global power. ”

"Are you saying that even if the United States agrees to export strategic technology, Japan will not enter the war?" Gu Weimin frowned.

Wang Yuanqing nodded and said, "At least there won't be a large-scale war." Murakami will try to delay the time or make other demands that the United States will find difficult to meet. In order to fulfill its promise and avoid a complete rigidity in relations with the United States and ostracization by the Western bloc with the United States as the United States, Japan will symbolically send troops into the war when Korea is about to be defeated; At the same time, we will make secret contacts with our country to avoid being dealt a devastating blow by our country before digesting the strategic technology provided by the United States. ”

Zhao Rundong pondered for a while and said: "Xiao Wang's analysis is very reasonable, Japan will definitely not enter the war. The United States is also aware of this, and if there were other options, the United States would not send us a signal of secret peace through Spain. ”

Gu Weimin didn't say anything more, because Wang Yuanqing had already made it clear enough.

"The question now is, how do we respond to the signals from the United States?" Zhao Rundong looked at Wang Yuanqing, and this question was left to Wang Yuanqing.

"In four days, the second battle will be over. If all goes well, the battle for the annihilation of the 1st Panzer Division will be completed in two days. Wang Yuanqing paused for a moment and said, "I think that we should first agree to hold secret negotiations with the United States, and then delay the negotiations on the exchange of prisoners of war." After the end of the second campaign, it was up to the U.S. response to decide whether to continue the negotiations. ”

Zhao Rundong nodded slightly, basically agreeing with Wang Yuanqing's point of view.

"Actually, the key question is how to exchange prisoners of war." Wang Yuanqing changed the topic and said, "Before the secret negotiations begin, there are still many preparations to be implemented, such as the negotiation location, the level of the negotiation, the content of the negotiation, and so on. Within four days, it is questionable whether these preparations can be completed, and there is no need to worry about negotiations. As I said at the beginning, after the war, the warring parties will definitely exchange prisoners of war. ROK prisoners of war are not a big problem, as long as the Korean Peninsula is reunified, the DPRK government can be responsible for the placement of ROK prisoners of war by repatriation. The key is the American prisoners of war, as well as the captured officers and soldiers of our army. ”

"The problem is troublesome, and we are not prepared for anything." Gu Weimin sighed secretly.

"Let Zong Yingren be responsible for this matter." Zhao Rundong didn't dwell on it, "Determine the list of captured personnel of our army as soon as possible, the rank and level of the army, and other specific circumstances." Be sure to investigate in detail and include all the missing people. ”

Gu Weimin nodded and didn't say much.

"There is also a need to pay close attention to the counting of US prisoners of war." Wang Yuanqing added.

"I'm in charge of it myself." Gu Weimin knew that the exchange of prisoners of war was a very troublesome and important matter.

"Who is in charge of the negotiations, or Huang Guowei?"

"The foreign minister is not very suitable, after all, this is a secret negotiation." Wang Yuanqing lit another cigarette, "I talked to Lao Gu for a while, and I think it is best to send a diplomat with a slightly lower level and more outstanding ability to negotiate." ”

"Is there a suitable candidate?" Zhao Rundong showed a look of surprise.

In the past, Wang Yuanqing and Gu Weimin have always been "incompatible". Wang Yuanqing took the initiative to change his title, indicating that he was identifying with Gu Weimin's status in the government. In fact, Gu Weimin is indeed a few years older than Wang Yuanqing.

Gu Weimin was also a little surprised, but he didn't show it.

"Personnel shouldn't be an issue." Wang Yuanqing took two puffs of his cigarette and said, "The foreign minister is not young, and in recent years, he has been focusing on training young diplomats and gradually handing over the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to his subordinates. The confidential negotiations mainly focus on the exchange of basic views and do not involve the details of question 1. The talks have not yet been conclusive. Most of the details can only be resolved in formal post-war negotiations, and it is unlikely that much will be gained in secret negotiations. ”

Another implication of Wang Yuanqing's remarks is that secret negotiations are not very demanding for diplomats.

Zhao Rundong pondered for a while and said, "In this case, you are personally responsible for the secret negotiation work, so that Huang Guowei can keep an eye on it." While there is not much hope for secret negotiations, there is no way to create new problems. ”

Wang Yuanqing nodded and agreed.

"On the side of the Military Intelligence Bureau, I will tell Li Cunxun to speed up the progress and find out the exact situation in Japan as soon as possible." Zhao Rundong glanced at his watch, "It's not early, let's stay for lunch." ”

Wang Yuanqing and Gu Weimin did not refuse.

Since Zhao Rundong "moved" over, the food of the General Staff Headquarters has improved a lot.

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