Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is now in the limelight. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoAfter China and the United States declared war on each other, Americans living here and foreigners from other countries tried to escape from this place for fear of being affected by the war. On the docks of Manila, Westerners with their families are everywhere.

Because China and the United States are now at war, many Americans want to leave the Philippines first, knowing full well that once the war starts, the Philippines will inevitably become the target of the Chinese Empire. Many Americans choose to pass through Australia and then return to the United States. Of course, when they learned that the West Coast of the United States was also under attack by the Imperial Navy, they could only pass through South America again and return to the East Coast of the United States. In addition, it is possible to pass through Europe and then return to the United States.

The senior officials of the Philippine Autonomous Government are also panicked. They were all able to hold high positions with the support of the United States. If the Philippines becomes the target of China's attack, won't it burn the flames of war on Philippine soil? Naturally, they are reluctant to do this. But is it up to them to make the choice? As a lackey of the Americans, the Philippines has never had the right to make its own choices.

Philippine presidential palace, foreign ministers, interior ministers, commerce secretaries and other senior officials of the Philippine autonomous government gathered here to discuss with President Quezon what they should do to avoid this catastrophe.

"Your Excellency President, the Chinese have declared war on the United States, and we must make a choice as soon as possible!" Said a dark, thin middle-aged man who was Philippine Foreign Secretary Jeanneau Arnold.

"Yes, Your Excellency. After the Chinese declare war on the United States, we in the Philippines will definitely become the target of the Chinese's attack. The military strength of the Chinese is so strong, if you confront them, you will definitely not end well. The other officials also nodded in agreement.

"Then you mean to betray the United States and join the Chinese? How is this possible? Let's not forget that the Americans have ten elite infantry divisions in the Philippines. Plus the Philippine Army, which is also controlled by the Americans. If we dare to betray them, I am afraid that the next moment we will be killed by the Americans. President Quezon said with a dark face. He was simply supported by everyone, and naturally he was well aware of the power of the Americans in the Philippines. If they cooperate, they may be able to continue to enjoy the glory and wealth. But if they dare to have two hearts, the Americans will not let them go first. Although the Americans may not be able to defeat the Chinese, they will not have the slightest problem dealing with them, the indigenous Filipinos.

Several other high-ranking officials of the Philippine self-government were also silent. Obviously, they also know what happens if they offend the Americans. Some have even regretted saying that.

"Your Excellency the President, what should we do if the foreign aid Chinese attack the Philippines? Will the Americans be able to withstand the attack of the Chinese? If we can't resist it, I think it's better for us to prepare as soon as possible, and if we can't resist it, we'd better evacuate the Philippines immediately. Another high-ranking official suggested.

"That's right, we can go to the United States, like the Japanese Emperor Hirohito, to form a government-in-exile. In that case, the Chinese will not be able to threaten us. When the Americans defeat the Chinese, we can come back and rebuild our country. ”

The senior officials of the Philippine self-government obviously want to run away. They have been able to occupy high positions in the self-government, and they have already reaped a lot of benefits. Even if they leave the Philippines for the United States, their wealth will be enough for them to live comfortably for the rest of their lives. Although the power is lost, at least life can be guaranteed.

Quezon has some intentions, as the president of the Philippine self-government, although he is a puppet supported by the Americans, he makes a lot of money. If you escape the Philippines, you can live a comfortable life in the United States, and there is no need to risk your own life!

"Guys, go back first. Now, isn't the Chinese not yet calling? Even if they call, more than 200,000 US troops and 700,000 Philippine troops will be able to resist the Chinese for a while. When the time comes, it will be completely too late for us to evacuate the Philippines. Quezon said.

"Your Excellency the President is right, maybe we can resist the attack of the Chinese, so that we can continue to stay in the Philippines." A high-ranking official said.

"Your Excellency, should we do something to those Chinese in the Philippines? Each of them has a lot of wealth. A senior official suggested. There are millions of Chinese in the Philippines. They control almost every area of the Philippine economy and society. These high-ranking Filipino officials have long coveted the wealth in the hands of those Chinese.

A hint of greed flashed in Quezon's eyes, but he finally shook his head: "Forget it, those Chinese can't afford to provoke now." In case the Americans are not opponents of the Chinese, if we move the Chinese, with the principles of the Chinese Empire, we will definitely not let us go. So, let's not provoke them. The emperor of the Chinese is simply a madman. If we had touched the Chinese, he would have killed all the Filipinos. ”

Although Quezon coveted the wealth of the Chinese in the Philippines, he shuddered at the thought of how the Chinese empire had dealt with the murderers of the Chinese. He was almost certain that if he dared to give the order to do something against the Chinese, even if he fled to the United States in the future, the Chinese Empire would never let him go. Once the United States is defeated, he will inevitably be handed over to the Chinese by the Americans. Even if the United States was not defeated, the intelligence officers of the Chinese Empire would have many ways to kill him. Therefore, for these reasons, Quezon is still very wise not to do anything to the Chinese in the Philippines.

"Yes, Your Excellency." The senior officials of the self-government of the Philippines nodded.

"Go back, all of you, and I'll go to Marshal MacArthur and ask what he thinks." Quezon said.

Although, Quezon is the president of the self-governing government of the Philippines, the nominal supreme leader of the Republic of the Philippines. Although MacArthur is the marshal of the Philippines, it stands to reason that MacArthur should come to see Quezon. However, Quezon didn't dare to bother MacArthur's drive, and if there was anything, he went directly to MacArthur's headquarters, and his posture was very low.

MacArthur's headquarters was located in Rodriguez, east of Manila, a full twenty kilometers from Manila. The reason why MacArthur put his headquarters here was also because of his considerations. The terrain here is more complex than the plains where Manila is located, and it is a dangerous place to defend. In addition, it is far from Manila Bay and will not be within the range of the Chinese Navy's naval guns, which further ensures the safety of this headquarters. Of course, for the carrier-based aircraft of the Imperial Navy, this giant deer was nothing at all.

President Quezon's motorcade arrived at MacArthur's headquarters and was inspected by numerous sentry posts before being allowed to enter. Although Quezon was a little impatient with the complicated inspection, this was under the control of the Americans, and even if he was dissatisfied, he could only endure it.

It was only with great difficulty that Quezon entered MacArthur's office.

"Your Excellency, good afternoon, this place is really heavily guarded!" President Quezon complained.

"Your Excellency the President, this is a military zone, and war is about to break out, so it is natural to strengthen the guard. If Chinese intelligence officers are mixed in, the consequences will be unimaginable. Maj. Gen. MacArthur said.

"Your Excellency, do you have to fight with the Chinese? Can't we find a way to avoid this war? Quezon asked. As a Filipino, he naturally did not want the flames of war to burn on Philippine soil.

"Your Excellency, the initiative on this issue is not in our hands. The Chinese have already declared war on the United States. The Philippines is a key place for the United States to deploy military forces, and the Chinese will certainly not let it go. Therefore, now it is not whether we should avoid war with the Chinese, but how to resist the attack of the Chinese and protect the Philippines from the invasion of the Chinese. Maj. Gen. MacArthur said.

President Quezon knows that this war seems inevitable, and no matter what efforts are made, it will not be avoided. As Major General MacArthur said, there is only one way to keep the Philippines now, and that is to resist the Chinese attack. There is no other way.

"Your Excellency, can we really withstand the attack of the Chinese?" President Quezon asked.

"Your Excellency, this is natural. Ten U.S. infantry divisions have been deployed. If the Chinese attack, we will definitely make them pay a heavy price. Although the Chinese have the absolute upper hand in the South Seas, their military strength is also very strong. But don't forget, the Chinese are not the only enemies of us, they also have to defend other areas. Therefore, there are not many troops that the Chinese can send to the Philippines, we have more than 200,000 US Army, and our Philippine Army, the total strength is close to one million. If the Chinese want to take the Philippines, it is simply impossible. I can assure God that we will thwart the conspiracy of the Chinese. MacArthur patted his chest and reassured.

Quezon nodded, and MacArthur's assurances reassured him a lot.

At this time, a staff officer handed a telegram to MacArthur, and after reading it, MacArthur's face changed greatly, and the confidence on his original face suddenly disappeared cleanly. (To be continued.) )