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    Chapter 196: Don¡¯t consider forming an alliance for the time being

    The loss of Singapore was even worse for the United Kingdom. If the Chinese were not blocking Burma, the Japanese army could have fought through it on land and then launched a land and sea pincer attack on India.  At this time, Churchill's butt was already on fire, and he was holding back his bad will to drag the United States and China into the water.  The United States is now in a cocoon. Roosevelt dreamed of joining the war as soon as possible. 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 a war. The consumption caused by the war is enough.  Let American industry reach its peak.

    Of course, looking at the purpose of the war from Roosevelt's perspective, revitalizing the economy is just a small vision.  After the Concession Act and U.S. preparations for war began, this problem no longer existed.  Establishing a world order system led by the United States is what the United States wants to do most.

    During 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 Little Beard in exchange for 2,000 new German fighters and 1,000 new tanks, as well as related manufacturing technology.  The secret deal between the Soviet Union and Germany was quickly learned by the Sixth Branch of the National Security Bureau, which is 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.  Something happened in German friendship.  Mustache was very angry when he received the telegram. He also knew that the private capital between China and Germany was closely related, and it was difficult to hide many things.

    Anyway, there is no evidence. Xiaohu called back and said: Germany will never do anything harmful to China¡¯s interests.  Mustache himself doesn't believe this, so don't expect Fang Jianxiong to believe it.  It is nothing more than trying to stabilize China and prevent China from falling to Britain and the United States.

    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 is that unless Britain's maritime power in Asia is completely eliminated, maritime security cannot 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.  After 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 yet. What will China think if it attacks Australia first?  Once China and Japan go to war, will the Japanese army have the ability to defeat China?  If you had the ability, what would you have done?  Moreover, 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 yet been restored.  Once China and Japan go to war, China's navy is fully capable of severely damaging Japan's sea transportation lines, and the army is likely to directly attack Vladivostok, and even use bombers to bomb the Japanese mainland.  Moreover, attacking Australia first will likely lead to the United States joining the war.

    It¡¯s just a quarrel anyway.  Everyone talks about his own truth, but no one can convince anyone.  The problem was finally thrown to Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro.  Of course Konoe is not willing to start a war with China at this time. Even if he attacks the United States first, he cannot provoke China first.  The two countries are too close, and in the end the guards tend 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's face.  This matter cannot be done without favoring the navy.

    Just when the Japanese Navy and Army were quarreling.  A major event occurred that affected history.  On November 25, the U.S. 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 the cost was only 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 to see 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 had high hopes from the U.S. government.  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 simple.  Ever since Fang Jianxiong emerged in the Yangtze River Basin, his interests with the United States have been deeply entangled.  Fang's own fixed assets in the United States are no less than 2 billion, 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 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 hands shook, but he took the message and read it again before reading it in Chinese: ¡°Dear President Fang Jianxiong of the Republic of China, a few hours ago, the U.S. light cruiser MilwaukeeThe base was shamelessly attacked by a German submarine in the waters of Bermuda. So far, the number of casualties cannot be counted.  , please consider my advice carefully, your friends Franklin and 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 the United Kingdom.  Roosevelt strongly implored Fang Jianxiong that China join the Anglo-American alliance to jointly fight against the Triple Alliance of Germany, Japan, and Italy.  Of course, there is a lot more content, including some earnest persuasion and memories of the wonderful 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 taken 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 Xiu and said: "Why haven't you left yet?"

    Min Xiu¡¯s face twitched, she picked up the teacup and said with a smile, ¡°I thought you had other instructions.¡± Fang Jianxiong smiled and said, ¡°Old Madam, I¡¯m all taking care of you, thank you for your hard work.¡±

    ¡°That¡¯s right, I¡¯ll go back then.¡± Min Xiu left quickly, her 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 convince him, Fang Jianxiong raised his chin slightly and said, "I was objective just now."  analysis, now let¡¯s talk about the current world situation from the perspective of world peace.¡±

    ¡°Leiden Stuart was holding back everything he said. Dealing with this guy is really exhausting. If you have something to say, can¡¯t you just say it once?  Well, Stuart is a gentleman and must maintain his grace!  Smile slightly, straighten your back, and continue to be a graceful listener.

    "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 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 between the United States, China, and the United Kingdom is in the common interests of the three countries. Considering that the Sino-Soviet war is currently fierce, please tell my friend Franklin that 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 Fang's personal answer Based on the above content, it can be determined that China will not consider forming alliances with other countries for the time being."

    "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 those experts who study China issues how much the United States has to pay to let China  Form an alliance with the United States." This was Roosevelt's reaction, and he was not worried at all that someone from Fang would be on the opposite side of the United States.
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