Chapter five hundred and forty seventh Churchill attacked
Tokyo in the Time and Space of the Republic of China
Why negotiate with the United States to resolve the conflict between the United States and Japan? Matsuoka Yosuke looked at Konoe across from him excitedly, stood up and said, how can this be done? I am the foreign minister and I do not agree with this approach. We can only be tough on the United States. Once there is any weakness, the United States will
They will feel that we are not determined enough and will inevitably push ourselves to the limit.
Konoe advised that this was a helpless move. The United States was too powerful. If it really went to war because of conflicts, the gains would outweigh the losses. It would be better not to fight.
Matsuoka Hiroshi shook his head and said, "I am against it, I am firmly against it. If you want to do this, just do it yourself. Our Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not do it."
With that said, Matsuoka Yosuke picked up Konoe's phone in front of Konoe and wanted to call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to give an order.
When Konoe saw that this was okay, he grabbed the phone and said, Matsuoka Yosuke, are you crazy?
Matsuoka Yosuke pushed Konoe away and said, "I think you are crazy. If you do this, you will definitely regret it. Americans are wolves. As long as they see an opportunity, they will not let it go but will pounce on you ferociously."
Didn't you listen to what Roosevelt said? He wants us to withdraw from China. I ask you, can you do it? If you can't do it, why show weakness? It's better to keep toughing it out, which will make the United States avoid the rat.
Konoe and Matsuoka Yosuke had a big fight in the office, and in the end Konoe had no choice but to resign as cabinet chief and died together with Matsuoka Yosuke.
Since Konoe's strategy of talking it over and not fighting again was appreciated by Hirohito, the government was formed again the day after Konoe resigned. Only the foreign minister was changed, and nothing else changed.
But what Konoe didn't know was that Hideki Tojo, who was silently watching him admonishing the new cabinet, was squinting his eyes and thinking about something.
USA
After placing an order in modern times, Jiang Cheng once again came to the United States in the time and space of the Republic of China. When he turned on the TV and watched the images of Roosevelt constantly visiting troops and factories to express condolences, he couldn't help but smile.
What is the boss laughing at? He Ankang saw Jiang Cheng laughing and asked timidly. He was still not sure about the preferences of his mysterious boss, and was afraid that he had done something wrong.
Jiang Cheng pointed at the TV and asked, "Did you see anything?"
He Ankang watched the TV for a while, shook his head and said he didn't see anything. It was almost Christmas, so it was normal for President Roosevelt to go around to express his condolences.
Jiang Cheng shook his head and said that today's TVs are all recorded and then played. If you look at these condolences videos, they are either in military camps or in closed factories. None of them are in places where ordinary people can see them. This is very abnormal, Roosevelt.
I understand that if he wants to act in a drama that is close to the people, he will definitely go to a community or a construction site. This is to prevent anyone from detecting whether he is in the United States.
He Ankang was stunned, thought about the information he had read, and asked what his boss meant: Roosevelt was no longer in the United States.
Jiang Cheng nodded and said, yes, if I guessed correctly, Roosevelt has already gone to see Churchill, forget it, don't care about our affairs. What will happen to the Sage Association I asked you to establish?
The Society of Sages was the first important task Jiang Cheng gave He Ankang. He Ankang naturally took it seriously. He was a little excited and nervous and said that according to the boss's wishes, all the original spies had been stripped out and established.
He joined the Anbu and recruited troops from all over the United States in the name of the Sage Association. The Sage Association headquarters was also established. However, most of our Anbu people are now white people. They are not my race, and their hearts must be different...
Jiang Cheng nodded appreciatively to He Ankang and said, it's good that you understand this, but you must also remember that even if you are of the same race, there are few traitors.
But people in ANBU must know that their allegiance is to the Society of Sages, not us. In this way, even if someone finds something in the future, they will not know our role in it. In addition, we should cooperate with Chen Nan to ensure that ANBU can
There are three parts, one is the Fallen Angel, which specializes in investigating the intelligence of the Axis Powers, the other is the Seraph, which is specially responsible for British and American intelligence, and the last one is the Seven Deadly Sins, which is specially responsible for cleaning up the house and getting rid of some unnecessary people. Each department is not subordinate to each other.
, everything will be taken care of by the Sage Association. I will send someone specifically to take over this area in the future.
He Ankang nodded in agreement. Jiang Cheng let out a breath and said. Finally, find a way to transfer all the scientists we imprisoned to the country. Roosevelt went to see Churchill to discuss the conditions for participating in the war. As long as they negotiate, the United States will follow suit.
The Axis powers were pressing closer to start a war with them.
He Ankang said with a smile that once the United States goes to war, our victory will be close.
Jiang Cheng glanced at He Ankang, shook his head and said no... This is just the beginning. By the way, there is a book here. It will be published immediately. It has already started to be sold in Europe. We must create a momentum and it is best to attract attention.
A big discussion would be great
He Ankang took the book and saw that it said From the Roman Empire to Ethnology
northern atlantic newfoundland
Newfoundland belongs to Canada, and Roosevelt had some considerations in choosing the venue for the meeting. Although Britain has begun to decline, judging from Churchill's words and deeds, Churchill still hopes that Britain can maintain the final glory of the empire on which the sun never sets, so he chose this place.
, First, this is British territory. It seems that the United States respects Britain, but in fact this is America. Churchill needs to risk being discovered and sunk by German submarines to come here. In fact, it is Churchill who really shows weakness.
Every move between big countries often has profound meanings that are difficult for ordinary people to understand.
It was very cold in Newfoundland in the dead of winter, and Roosevelt, whose legs and feet were inconvenient, was pushed in a wheelchair by Hull as he watched the British fleet gradually become clearer.
I suddenly remembered an old saying in China, which is that a starving camel is bigger than a horse. Although the British have been suppressed by Germany for so long, judging from their navy, they are still strong. Roosevelt looked at the British fleet looking back
Said to Hull.
Hull nodded and smiled and said that Britain gave the Italian Navy a hard blow in the Mediterranean some time ago. It seems that the Axis powers' navy is their biggest weakness. Germany, for example, still does not dare to have a decisive naval battle with Britain, and
They relied on submarines to carry out sneak attacks everywhere.
Roosevelt smiled and said that even if I were Hitler, I would not easily fight a decisive naval battle with Britain. It has been the maritime supremacy for hundreds of years. Okay, they are coming, let's prepare.
On December 25, 1941, Roosevelt and Churchill met near the island of Newfoundland in the northern Atlantic Ocean. This was the first summit meeting between Britain and the United States after the war, known in history as the Atlantic Conference.
According to the agreement, the meeting will be held on an American battleship, and the unified opinions formed after the meeting will be signed on a British battleship.
Roosevelt looked at Churchill opposite. Although Churchill had dressed up specially, Roosevelt could still see the tiredness deep in Churchill's eyes.
The German army's non-stop bombing has made Britain extremely difficult. Steel production has dropped by a quarter compared with peacetime. The airport has been almost completely destroyed. Only three newly established radar stations are still working. Even recently, due to the impact of the Mediterranean naval war,
The Germans still tried to bomb the battleships with planes, but the British defenses were tight and no losses were suffered.
Prime Minister Churchill, first time meeting you. I'm glad to see you here. Roosevelt stretched out his hand and said.
Churchill nodded, glanced at Roosevelt, shook his hand and said, "We are here for justice, freedom and peace."
Roosevelt smiled and said, so do we. I think our opinions should be unanimous.
Churchill got straight to the point and said that the existence of the Axis Powers seriously threatened the peace of the world. We believe that the United States should shoulder the responsibility of a great power.
Roosevelt nodded in agreement and said that we have enacted the Lend-Lease Act and begun large-scale support for Britain, China, France, and other countries that are willing to fight or unwilling to compromise with the fascist government. We have become the arsenal of free countries. We believe that we have been responsible.
Already.
Churchill took out his pipe and gestured to Roosevelt. Seeing that Roosevelt didn't mind, he started smoking and said, "We are very grateful to the United States for this move, but we also hope that the United States can directly participate in the war. The strength of the United States and its productivity will be our victory."
The greatest guarantee. At the same time, it can end the war as quickly as possible and make the world pay the smallest price.
Roosevelt took a breath and said that the reason why the United States has been mired in isolationism since the last war is because after the last war, the American people discovered that although the war was victorious, it did not bring real freedom to people around the world, including the United States.
For example, in Asia and Africa, there are still a large number of people living in political systems that they do not want, and trade has finally formed an economic crisis due to the closed doors of various countries. We believe that this war must change this fact, otherwise, we will not be able to
Mobilizing our people into a war that seems to have little relevance to us.
Churchill's eyes narrowed slightly. To put it bluntly, Roosevelt wanted Churchill to drink a dose of chronic suicide poison. After colonial independence, market opening, equal opportunities, and free trade, would Britain still be an empire on which the sun never sets? I'm afraid the United States is the one responsible for this war.
The biggest winner.
Churchill sighed softly, did he still have a choice? Roosevelt only promised to give the supplies, but in fact the first batch has not been delivered yet. If the British mainland continues to fight like this, it will not be able to hold on, and the Egyptian troops in North Africa will also be
The situation in Egypt is in danger and a decision must be made.
Churchill opened his eyes and said, "We in Britain agree with your country's proposal. Every nation should have the opportunity and right to find freedom."
December 27, 1941
Roosevelt and Churchill signed the Atlantic Declaration on a British battleship, which declared that Britain and the United States would not seek any territorial or other rights, and would not want to see any territorial changes inconsistent with the free expression of the will of the people concerned, including eight declarations.
The declaration explicitly states some of Britain and the United States' thoughts on the world after the Nazi tyranny is eliminated, which can almost be regarded as a declaration of war against the Axis Powers.
After the signing was completed, on the way back to Britain, Churchill was overwhelmed with thoughts. He had betrayed Britain's future and did not know whether he was right or wrong.
At this time, Churchill suddenly felt that the whole ship was shaking violently, and then there was a loud noise. The violent vibration made Churchill fall to the ground. Churchill looked around in horror and shouted what happened.
The shrill sirens and shouts from outside answered his question. The torpedoes contained German submarines.
Under Jiang Cheng's reminder, all the German agents worked hard to collect intelligence, and were actually discovered by German agents when Churchill left at night. Hitler immediately ordered Dönitz's submarine force to dispatch, and specifically ordered that only
Attack the British fleet and cannot harm American ships.
After much thought, Dönitz came up with a move to ambush Churchill on his way back. This would ensure that the United States would not be offended and that the main reason for the success of the attack would be that the submarine could not catch up and leave early.
In response to the British fleet, Dönitz sent out a fleet of thirty submarines, three in a group, with the purpose of attacking the British merchant ships if they could be hit, and hitting the British merchant ships if they could not be hit.
After knowing that British Prime Minister Churchill was sitting on the battleship, a total of three German submarines on the battlefield fired torpedoes like crazy. They were convinced that as long as Churchill, the war madman, was killed, Britain would definitely surrender and the war would end.
Although Churchill had been Lord of the Admiralty before, he had never experienced a decent naval battle, but he still knew what he should do immediately. He immediately ordered the fleet to fight with peace of mind, telling other ships that he was fine, and everyone in the fleet
Everyone knows that Churchill is sitting on the battleship. Seeing Churchill so fearless in the face of danger, his morale is boosted, and he wildly launches depth bombs, artillery and other weapons, vowing to sink the attacking German submarine.
After all, submarines are ships used for sneak attacks and cannot fight the fleet head-on. After less than half an hour of fighting, all the German submarines sank, and the British fleet also suffered heavy losses. The battleship Churchill was riding lost less than half of its power. In order to
To ensure the speed of the fleet, it could only be towed. One cruiser was seriously injured and two destroyers were sunk. Without exception, the two destroyers were sunk to block the battleships.
Churchill looked at the sailors on the battleship who were silently cleaning the battlefield, and felt depressed. The German submarine force was too arrogant. If things continued like this, even the British escort fleet would be slowly depleted.
, it seems that the United States must be dragged into the water.
Churchill felt a headache when he thought of Roosevelt. It was an extremely difficult opponent. Britain had paid so much, but the United States still had no commitment to participate in the war. However, Churchill believed that it was only a matter of time before the United States would take action. To be continued
