Chapter 65

Thinking of the arrogant expression of those British people today, Yang Zhen shook his head and said: "The British are stinky and hard because the stones in the pit are smelly and hard, and it is difficult to deal with it. Now the poor are about to fucking eat, and they can't let go of the stinky shelf of their empire where the sun never sets. ”

"In their hearts, they still have the idea of white supremacy. It's not just that they look down on us, but in their bones, they look down on almost all Asian armies. With a few thousand men and a few cannons, you can occupy a country's colonial era and make them contempt for people of color and Asian armies in their bones. This also includes the Japanese army. ”

"If for the Japanese Navy, they still dare not take it lightly. Then for the Japanese Army, they did not look up to the armies of other Asian countries, including the previous Chongqing army. The equipment of the Japanese, by their so-called European standards, is not as good as garbage. ”

"With this premise, can they still look at us? If they have not really tasted the power of the Japanese on land, they will not realize what the Eastern Army is. But this situation is also good, let these arrogant Britons taste the fists of the Japanese. At the same time, it can also reduce the pressure on us at the negotiating table. ”

"That Admiral Wavell is a realist. is not as arrogant as other British generals, but it is clearly a thousand-year-old fox. This time it will be even more difficult to deal with than against the Soviets, and if they do not agree to their demands, I am afraid they will not let go. It may be more difficult to bleed the British, who are also in dire need of equipment at the moment, than to snatch food from the tiger's mouth. ”

Regarding Yang Zhen's emotion, the political commissar pondered for a moment and said: "What kind of character do you kid have, although the contact time is not long, but I also have some general understanding. You kid is the master who will not suffer at any time, are you satisfied with today's drama of knocking on mountains and shaking tigers? ”

"I don't think anyone else saw it, but at least the Admiral Wavell saw that you were ostensibly targeting the U.S. Army Major General, but in fact you were clearly showing them a play. Although most of them watched this play as a joke, I'm afraid that Admiral Wavell already has a bottom line for you in his heart. The parting smile of Admiral Wavell was very meaningful. ”

"Also, since you have already expressed your thoughts through the mouth of this Pearson. But they came anyway, and the specifications of this delegation were not low. The fact that the future commander-in-chief of the British Far East was the head of the delegation shows that the British attached even more importance to this negotiation than the Americans. I think some things may not be as complicated as you think. ”

"But although you just knocked on the mountain and shook the tiger this time and put on a play for the British, you offended the major general of the US Army. According to that Pearson, this guy has some influence in the White House. Will this have a certain impact on our negotiations with the United States? ”

"You, there are many ways to let the British know your bottom line, so why should you offend the Americans? Sometimes, it is necessary to take some measures. But being smart is not a long-term solution after all, especially in the eyes of those high-level people, these things are very unacceptable. ”

"That is, this Major General Stilwell, his thinking is not so complicated. If you change the Admiral Wavell, you will suffer if you don't get it right. Didn't you also say that he was an old fox? For that Major General Stilwell, there was really nothing to worry about. But this General Wavell may not be easy to get along with. ”

"Britain was driven out of the European continent, and after one defeat after another, the mainland was in the most difficult time of the German bombing. How could a man who had struggled to prop up the entire Middle East war with 50,000 troops be so easily deceived? No matter how bad the combat effectiveness of this Italian army is, it will not be a bunch of tofu scum. ”

"Your anger is not simply killing chickens and monkeys, right? In addition to showing the British, I think there is probably more anger in you. You have added to this American major general the pressure and anger accumulated in the negotiations with the Soviet Union, as well as the unpleasantness you felt about the actions of the United States and Britain. ”

"Comrade Yang Zhen, this is unacceptable. Governing a big country is like cooking a small fresh, your approach to anger can certainly be happy for a while, but have you thought about the subsequent impact it may bring? Although he is a major general in the US Army, he is not a real decision-maker, but he still has some influence in the White House. ”

"You vent his anger on him, not to mention what kind of after-effects it will bring, even the least politeness. Even if he provoked first, where did your cultivation go? I know that such a heavy thing is almost all put on you alone, and it puts a lot of pressure on you. But remember, the most important thing is to be angry and angry for the superiors. ”

His thoughts were seen through by the old handsome, but Yang Zhen smiled and said: "Old chief, you guessed correctly, I knew that Admiral Wavell would see it, so I would make such a move." I just want them to know that we are not going to follow their pointers for the sake of their supplies and aid. ”

"When it is time to make no compromises, I will not make any compromises, let alone compromise our own strategic interests. This is our bottom line and our fundamental principle. Look at it, after today's play, there may be some trouble in the future negotiations, but the trouble will be much smaller than the original. Many times, children who will make trouble have milk to eat. ”

"As for Maj. Gen. Stilwell, he is too far away from the real core decision-making echelons in the United States to influence the policies of the White House. However, this person is very ambitious, but he is a bit of a master and a little bit of a master. He is one of the few China experts in the US Army, and if the United States enters the war, this guy is likely to be put in an important position. ”

"I feel like he's going to give us more trouble than the British. The position that Pearson spoke of is not impossible. This is a knock on the mountain and shake the tiger, and knock it out in advance. Let him know that we are not Chongqing, and he can let him rub it, which is the real prevention of microaggressions, and there will be a lot less trouble in the future. ”

"It's true that this quarrel will cause us some trouble, but not too much. The White House will not listen to him on some key things. The Americans, who need us to hold back the Japanese, will not change their policies for the sake of the feeling that they are alone. ”

Regarding Yang Zhen's explanation, Lao Shuai nodded: "It's good that you know it in your heart, but there are some things that you still need to pay attention to." It is better to offend the gentleman than to offend the villain, and reduce unnecessary trouble as much as possible. The central government expects a lot from you this time, don't mess up the pot because of a trivial matter. Today's events are best avoided as much as possible in the future. ”

After the old man's bitter persuasion, Yang Zhen didn't say anything, just smiled and nodded. sent away the old handsome who also stayed on Sun Island to rest, but Yang Zhen and Li Yanping did not stay on Sun Island to rest. Despite the villa complex, there are still a lot of unused ones. Chen Bo has also picked two villas as a resting place for Yang Zhen and Li Yanping.

But after a short period of thought, Yang Zhen still did not stay here overnight, and the two decided to return to the military headquarters overnight. There are still a lot of things backlogged on the military region's side, waiting for two people to deal with them. Although Yang Zhen and the others were extremely tired at this time, the two of them still had to go back. Just as Yang Zhen said, normal work cannot be delayed.

Looking at the two white lights on the road illuminated by the headlights, Li Yanping, who was in the same car as Yang Zhen, hesitated for a long time before he spoke: "No. 1, what do you think about the outcome of this negotiation?" Looking at the attitude of the United States and Britain today, I am afraid that it is destined to be another bitter struggle. ”

"Since the beginning of this negotiation with the Soviet Union, I have been thinking that one day our national strength will be able to reach the level of the Americans and the Soviets, or even the Japanese. We don't have to beg for help in such a low voice like we do now. ”

Li Yanping's emotion, Yang Zhen looked at the scenery outside the car window, and was silent for a long time before saying: "Lao Li, we are working so hard today just to lay a solid foundation for the day when we don't ask for help." Maybe that day, you and I may not see. Maybe that day, it will even take several generations to make it happen. Maybe there will be a long and painful process to reach that goal. ”

"But if we don't work hard now, then the realization of this goal can only be more distant. The building was not built in a day, and what we are doing now is to lay a solid foundation for this building. Although this process is to be realized, it cannot be done at one touch. It takes decades, even a generation or several generations of effort. ”

"Our efforts and dedication today are precisely for tomorrow's harvest. No matter how long and painful this struggle is, for the sake of you and me, and the day that countless Chinese are looking forward to, we can only hold on now. As long as we bite the green mountains and do not relax, start working hard from now on, and do not miss any opportunity, this ideal will be realized one day. ”

Yang Zhen's answer, Li Yanping nodded slightly, but until the car drove into the compound of the military region headquarters, he did not speak again, but remained silent. Looking at the extremely tired look on the face of this old comrade-in-arms, Yang Zhen, who was under more pressure than him, only had a helpless sigh in his heart.

Return to her office and let Yuan Zhiruo go to rest. Yang Zhen picked up the office phone on the table and wanted to ask Guo Bingxun about the itinerary of the US and British military delegation tomorrow. But after a slight hesitation, he finally put down the phone in his hand. Instead, he picked up the stationery on the table and kept writing something.

Yuan Zhiruo, who did not go to rest according to Yang Zhen's request outside the door, looked at the time on his watch, and then looked at the tiredness on Yang Zhen's face in the room, as well as the pen in his hand that did not stop. Although he was slightly hesitant, he walked in and tried to persuade him to rest early.

Seeing that Yuan Zhiruo did not go to rest, but walked into his office, Yang Zhen was stunned and put down the pen in his hand, and said with some differences: "It's so late, why don't you go to rest?" I have to go to the negotiations tomorrow, and you, the English translator, can't be absent. You don't have a good rest, but it can affect the speed of your brain's thinking and reactions. ”

Regarding Yang Zhen's criticism, Yuan Zhiruo came over and took the pen in his hand and said, "No. 1, you can't just talk about me." Your average day off these days is less than four hours. Last night, I slept for less than three hours. If it goes on like this, your body can't stand it even more. ”

"You are the supreme military leader of the Anti-Japanese Federation, what if you are exhausted at this time, what should you do to negotiate? What about the troops? Your body is not iron-clad either, and there were certain problems last time. Now again for so long overwork, having reached the limit, now you have to rest. ”