On the first day they met, it was definitely impossible to talk about substantive topics. Most of the conversation between the two parties was about trivial matters. Roosevelt asked about Ge Yuetan, an old man, and learned that the old guy was now at Baiyun Temple in the imperial capital.

He was quite interested in presiding over Taoist anti-Japanese affairs.

During the period, the two sides also chatted about the current war in Europe. Roosevelt was personable, took care of everyone, and the way he talked about every detail made Mrs. Song find everything new and fresh.

This was her first contact with this American man of power, and Roosevelt always talked about everything in precise and humorous terms. This made Mrs. Song extremely admired.

Roosevelt was also surprised. Although he had already learned from the information that Mrs. Song had participated in the revolutionary movement very early. But when he actually saw the lady, he couldn't help but be impressed by her demeanor.

The elegance and sensitivity of the Eastern style are so perfectly reflected in her. For today's meeting, Mrs. Song specially put on her favorite cheongsam.

Mrs. Song loved cheongsam. Most of her cheongsams were plain and elegant in color, with simple patterns and decorations, but extremely fine workmanship. What she is wearing today is a brocade long-sleeved cheongsam.

There was a silk scarf draped on her shoulders, which was made from silk pressed in the Northeast. Originally, Mrs. Song did not want to wear such an expensive scarf, but Tu Menghu told Mrs. Song: This is also a kind of advertisement.

Can boost sales.

After talking about future spokespersons, product trends and other matters, Mrs. Song reluctantly accepted this expensive silk scarf.

"In 1907, I was only 14 years old. At that time, I came to study at the historic Wesleyan Women's College in Macon, Georgia." Mrs. Song smiled and said softly: "After six years of hard work, in 1913

I finally graduated from Wesleyan College with a BA in Literature."

"I have lived and studied in the United States for six years. For me, this is my second hometown outside of my motherland." Mrs. Song leaned over and said softly: "I have such fond memories of this happy childhood."

My hometown is full of infinite nostalgia."

"The moment I stepped off the plane, looking at the familiar streets and people, I felt like I had returned to my long-lost home and met my long-lost family. And all of this brought back my best memories of the United States."

Roosevelt, Marshall and others were very happy about Mrs. Song's words. What the lady said was so sincere and sincere. This made them very happy.

They knew about this lady's experience in studying in the United States and her influence in China. Undoubtedly, in both the military and political circles, this lady had won countless respect and admiration because of her revolutionary experience and her husband.

"Dear Madam... No, maybe I should call you Vice Chairman Song." Roosevelt smiled and said to Mrs. Song: "We in the United States and China have a long relationship. I believe you also know that your Vice Chairman Yan Zhengqing

My husband was one of the last batch of young children arriving in the United States in 1875."

"And you also studied in the United States. We have extensive cooperation in many fields, including aviation, smelting, petrochemicals..."

Roosevelt had a very good memory, and he could immediately name a large number of cooperative institutions and enterprises between the two parties. At the same time, he could also list the cooperation projects between the two parties, specific investments, current status, etc.

The two sides chatted happily, and after chatting for more than two hours, the coalition government's embassy in the United States took Mrs. Song, Mr. Pao and others out of the White House and sent them to their residences.

"Sugino and Kawahara have lost contact. I'm afraid the worst is worse..." In the Japanese consulate, a middle-aged man with an oriental appearance in a suit looked at the Japanese diplomat in the United States, Nomura Koshisaburo, and Kurusu Saburo, who came to mediate with the United States.

vocal tract.

"There are also a large number of people with unknown purposes appearing near the embassy. Although I don't know exactly how many these people are, I am sure that it will be easy for them to kill anyone who tries to leave the embassy."

Nomura Koshizaburo and Kurusu Saburo were interviewed. In the end, Nomura Koshizaburo waved to the man. The man turned around and left the office after a slight bow.

"The Chinese have arrived in Washington, and the situation is more critical than we imagined!" After the man left, Saburo Kurusu said impatiently: "Now that our communication with Washington has proven to be ineffective, then we should tell

Prepare the base camp early..."

"The most serious problem is not this..." Nomura Kichizaburo was silent for a while, and sighed helplessly: "The most serious thing is that the people we sent to observe disappeared so quietly. What does this prove?!"

"I don't believe that Washington will know nothing about this matter, but it is obvious that they want to show that they know nothing about this matter." After a pause, Nomura Koshizaburo said in a deep voice.

"In other words, this visit to Washington is likely to show their own position! And this position can be seen from their behavior - they are likely to support the Chinese government in starting a war with the empire!"

The envoys such as Tu Huhu and Mrs. Song did not stay in other hotels, but in a hotel named Zhigongtang near the White House.

Situ Meitang is now very wealthy. He made huge fortunes in the stock market twice under Tu Menghu's advice. The money was then invested in various investments under Tu Menghu's advice.

Now these investments have taken root and have even increased Zhi Gong Tang’s assets by more than ten times. Situ Meitang, who is wealthy and wealthy, has naturally also acquired some other properties that have been evaluated by Zhi Gong Tang.

Among them is this hotel. However, Situ Meitang knows better than anyone else that a big tree attracts wind. He did not let the companies under Zhi Gongtang acquire this place from the beginning.

Instead, it transferred a lot of corporate capital and then acquired it. At least on the surface, this high-end hotel is controlled by a native American, but in fact, the ownership of this hotel is firmly controlled.

In the hands of Zhi Gong Tang.

About 50% of the companies under the name of Zhi Gong Tang are like this. This avoids the attention caused by Zhi Gong Tang's too great power. At the same time, Situ Meitang also pays attention to its dealings with the Morgan, Colt and other families.

In addition to the relationship between Situ Meitang and Roosevelt, Zhi Gong Tang dare not say that he can cover the sky with one hand, but it would only take a few Japanese people to disappear quietly in a matter of seconds.

The dinner is a banquet at the White House, but it is definitely impossible to eat enough at this kind of banquet. The two parties just want to get to know each other and test each other's bottom line.

When the banquet was over, Mr. Pao and Mrs. Song quietly went to the stronghold of Zhi Gong Tang.

"Hahaha...Mrs. Song! We haven't seen each other for a long time. I never wanted to meet again. You are already the vice chairman of the coalition government! I am very happy! Hahaha..."

In a manor in the suburbs, they met Situ Meitang, who had white hair and beard. The old man was energetic and had a loud voice.

"Sanpao, you said you killed the North China Front Army?! That's awesome! It's a pity that you didn't give the old man a general's saber. Otherwise, the old man would definitely give you his treasured old wine! Hahaha..."

The happiest thing for Situ Meitang every day now is listening to the radio talking about the Anti-Japanese War. Originally, he was extremely worried when he heard it. But the news that has come out recently is all good news.

One moment, the National Defense Force withstood the attack of the Japanese Central Front Army in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, and the other moment, the North China Front Army was brutally annihilated. Commander Juichi Terauchi committed suicide by caesarean section.

"I've found that bullshit knife. I'll bring it to you next time." Master Pao laughed and said to Situ Meitang, "Isn't it easy to get a saber?! Take care of yourself. Wait until Sanpao arrives.

Japan, when you drink in Tokyo Bay, I will always give you a marshal's saber!"

Pao Ye's words once again caused Situ Meitang to burst into laughter like a firecracker, but the old man responded: "Okay! My old man will work hard and wait for you, Sanpao, to bring back the marshal's saber for the old man!"

Hahaha……"

While they were talking, several people entered the manor house. In the large dining room, exquisite Shanghainese dishes and rough and heavy Northeastern dishes had been prepared.

"The meals in the White House are not just for eating. My old man specially prepared these for you!" The old man smiled slyly: "Come here, come here...you're welcome! Eat!"

After welcoming a few people in, there was no one else in the big room. Everyone knew that the three of them must have something important to discuss, so everyone retreated outside the house to be on guard.

Mrs. Song smiled reservedly and sat down on the chair. She was indeed not full. There were too many people at the banquet who came to test her attitude.

These people include some capital businessmen, some congressmen and even people from the US Army.

She needs to deal with these people with grace and caution. A small piece of information may cause a storm after being passed out. The identity she currently represents is the loss of helmets between the coalition government and the Japanese army fighting across the land of North China.

Disarmed Wehrmacht.

Seeing these people testing her attitude, Mrs. Song suddenly felt an inexplicable pride in her heart! Once upon a time, white people also needed to pay attention to the attitude of the Chinese?!

In the past, they could station troops in China at will. They could break into China at will, kill and even rob. They would not face any punishment.

They are so unscrupulous that they can even betray China's national interests at will. But China is powerless to resist this enforced hegemony.

But things were different now. What she saw when she went abroad was that China was gradually standing up. In the Soviet Union, she met Trotsky, the current supreme leader of the Soviet Union, and Stalin, who had great power.

They were all observing their own attitudes. They were all trying to learn China's attitude from themselves. When they came to the United States, Mrs. Song saw the same situation.

She knew that this was because the coalition government was no longer the country that had suffered repeated defeats. This was because hundreds of thousands of soldiers of the National Defense Forces, who were lying in the martyrs cemetery, lost their hands and feet, and working silently in the Northeast, had earned for this country with their blood.

dignity!

We are no longer that weak country that allows others to bully us...

"My old man has been thinking and looking forward to it for half his life. He is just thinking about one thing: when will our country and our nation, which has been around for thousands of years, stand up?!"

When the wine was full, Situ Meitang was a little excited. He looked at Sanpao and Mrs. Song and said emotionally.

"We overseas Chinese actually have the deepest feelings for our country..." Situ Meitang's eyes were a little red, and he said solemnly to Sanpao: "Even if we speak in English, even if we change into suits, we people still have the deepest feelings in our hearts.

Chinese people, this will never change no matter how long we go..."

"When the country is strong, only us overseas wanderers can live with dignity. Only when the country is strong, can we children who have left home live a personal life..."

Situ Meitang's face was stern, but his eyes were red: "These white people are talking about freedom and equality, so what's going on with the damn Chinese Exclusion Act?!"

"When they bought us as 'pigs' and brought us to the United States to help them build the railway, they used all kinds of tricks and tricks. When they finished building the railway, they thought we were useless and started to deal with us!"

"They said we were immoral and thought we were taking their jobs. They said we were inferior, ignorant, unhygienic, and rude. They said we should be driven away! These white-skinned pigs, they didn't even mention the cross-country

Every railroad tie in the United States bears our Chinese flesh and blood and lives!”

Situ Meitang's eyes turned red. He thought of what Americans called the Chinese when he first came to the United States - "dog'". The literal translation of this word is: dog's opportunity. It means that there is no chance at all.

.

The American proverb "China is full" comes from this. The straightforward meaning is that the hope of success is as slim as the Chinese.

"The old man has lived for seventy years, and has been looked down upon by white people for most of his life. The past few years have been the most dignified days of my old man's life..." Situ Meitang's eyes lit up, and he spoke to San Pao and Mrs. Song.

He said in a deep voice: "The old man now has the opportunity to enter the White House. No one dares to point a finger at the old man's skin color."

"These white people know that I, Zhi Gongtang and the three eastern provinces have provided them with job opportunities. If they offend us, they don't even have jobs." After a pause, the old man grinned: "Old man, my favorite thing is to give those poor people

The white people gave me something. Seeing how grateful they were, my old man was very satisfied."

"Now when we walk on the street, as long as we say that we are Chinese, no one will discriminate against us. In the past few years, we have provided them with more than 150,000 jobs and supported a large number of Americans. They know that they can no longer look down on us.

We are here!"

Situ Meitang said. He turned around and faced the two of them and said, "It can be said that the first thing the old man wakes up every day is to ask himself: Am I dreaming?! My old man... really saw our Chinese nation.

Has the nation stood up..."

Situ Meitang was drunk. This was the first time he confided the words buried deep in his heart in front of others. In the hall, he was the boss and the master. He could not show any signs of fatigue or emotion. What he needed was to stabilize himself.

The whole Zhigongtang.

He is the backbone of the entire Zhi Gong Tang. He cannot collapse or get tired.
To be continued...