Zhou Weiguo looked at Liu Yuan, patted him on the shoulder, and said nothing. For many Communists in this era, the Soviet Union was the Red Holy Land and the pioneer of people all over the world.
After a long while, Zhou Weiguo spoke, "I have long said that interests are more important between countries. Now that the Soviet Union is facing the threat of Germany, and if it does not want to be attacked from both sides, it must sign this agreement with Japan."
"It doesn't matter whether we agree or not, but Manchukuo and the three eastern provinces have always been our territory!" Liu Yuan said lonely.
"So, this once again tells us a truth, we need to take these places back ourselves! We can never rely on other countries to resist Japan! We must rely on our own strength to defeat the invaders! Offend me
Even if the Chinese are far away, they will be killed."
Liu Yuan was a little helpless, but he still nodded. In the face of his own national interests, what did the interests of other countries count? This was also a gain in knowledge.
"The Soviet Union has always assisted us because we can hold back the Japanese. In the Soviet Union's view, we are a weak country. If he supports us with some weapons and equipment, he can hold back his enemies. He is just a handy man."
Zhou Weiguo explained, "Brother, we can only stand tall if we are strong. When we are strong, naturally no one will dare to offend us."
Liu Yuan sighed, "I know, one day we will definitely become a big country!"
"Um."
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The next day, Wang Chonghui, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China, issued a statement stating: The four northeastern provinces and Outer Mongolia are Chinese territory, Manchukuo is illegal, the Chinese government will never recognize the neutrality treaty between the Soviet Union and Japan, and the Chinese government and people will never recognize a third country's interference with Chinese territory.
Any decision regarding administrative integrity and the joint declaration issued by the Soviet Union and Japan are absolutely invalid for China.
But even so, the impact of the treaty is still spreading rapidly.
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Japan, Tokyo.
"It's not easy to finally sign it." Emperor Showa sighed, "Once this treaty comes out, I'm afraid the Eighth Route Army will be even more difficult."
Konoe Fumimaro nodded, "Furthermore, I think that the series of negative effects on the empire caused by the previous independent divisions can be slowly eliminated. As of yesterday, some of the Kuomintang generals who have been contacted by the empire have expressed their intention to cooperate with
We, the Japanese Empire, have maintained friendly relations."
"good!"
"Because this treaty eased the Army's long-standing urge to fight Russia, brought hope of bringing Chiang Kai-shek to heel, and made the road south safer. Perhaps even the U.S. government would become more tolerant."
Konoe Fumimaro continued, "In short, it is indeed more beneficial to the empire."
Emperor Showa nodded, "In fact, if we had joined forces with the Soviet Union, China might have already..."
Konoe Fumimaro chuckled, "Your Majesty, the Empire and the Soviet Union also have hatred. What's more, the Soviet Union already has enough land. The Soviet regime has only come to power not long ago, and they will not want to damage their image."
"Continue your current work. In short, this treaty will be of great benefit to our Empire of Japan!"
"Hi!"
"The time to mediate an agreement with the independent division should be coming soon!"
"Hey! There's less than a month left!"
"In one year, the empire's strength has been greatly improved!" Emperor Showa squinted his eyes, "Do you think, if we take the initiative to attack the independent division, can we win?"
Konoe Fumimaro shook his head, "It's hard to say, but there will definitely be heavy losses! Instead of fighting the independent divisions, it is better to attack places like Indochina directly! Get all kinds of resources!"
Emperor Showa took a deep breath. Yes, although their strength has improved now, if they really fight with the independent division, both sides will lose. Rather than doing this, it is better to deploy troops to attack Southeast Asia and "strengthen the defense against the people"
The government's support efforts should try to attract as many Chinese people as possible."
"Hi!"
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Zhou Weiguo knew that the signing of the Soviet-Japanese treaty had a series of impacts. Even in the next two years, dozens of senior national army generals would defect to Japan, and as many as 500,000 troops would defect to the enemy, reaching
62% of the puppet army.
China protested, but the protest was of no use. People will ignore you at all. This is the helplessness of a weak country. A weak country has no diplomacy.
It is now late April. Soon, the one-year mediation period will expire.
Zhou Weiguo looked at the map, which showed the strength distribution of the independent divisions, as well as the strength distribution of the surrounding Japanese troops that could be found out. In the past year, although the Japanese had mobilized the Kwantung Army to go south, they also increased the number of troops stationed in China! In order to
Beware of independent divisions!
If possible, Zhou Weiguo would not want to place the battlefield at home.
But looking at the distribution of the Japs' troops, Zhou Weiguo was still confused. The Japs had drawn so many troops, so what was the current situation in the Japs' country? Are the Japs really not afraid of being defeated like a mountain?
No matter what, the top priority is to find out clearly the distribution of the Japanese troops, otherwise, they will be blind when fighting.
Then, Zhou Weiguo thought of Suning. In the past year, Suning had sent several messages, not too many. Now Suning was the major. At least, he could detect whether there were any abnormalities in the troops in his charge.
"Brother, we need a distribution map of the Japanese troops." Zhou Weiguo said to Liu Yuan, "The one-year period is not long. But now we don't even know the distribution of the Japanese troops very well."
Liu Yuan nodded, "I understand and will arrange it as soon as possible."
In fact, it is impossible to detect the enemy's force distribution so easily. If it were so simple, the war of resistance would not be so difficult. If you really want to get a force distribution map, it will be dozens or even several people.
The efforts and sacrifices of hundreds of underground workers.
In the past year, infrastructure construction in Shandong has been visible, and people's lives have become more stable.
The export share of pharmaceuticals has almost doubled, and of course there are some other orders.
The Soviet-German war will soon begin, and the international situation will become tense again.
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In Taiqian County, Suning once again went to Lin San's shop to buy tea.
"What's wrong? Do you have a mission?" Suning asked, looking at Lin San.
Lin San nodded, "Yes, the master wants a distribution map of the Japanese troops."
"Just from Taiqian County?"
"Not only that, this mission is for everyone everywhere! Just spread as much as you know, and then summarize the news." Lin San explained, "In my opinion, the one-year period is coming, and the master should be
Do you have any ideas?"
Suning nodded, "The most I can contact here is the deployment of troops in Zhengzhou. I have no way to deal with other places."
"It's okay. You can have as much as you can. First of all, you have to protect yourself."
Suning nodded, "Since the Japs came here before, my place should be relatively safe."
"Um."
"I'm leaving now. I'll call you next time." Suning took a bag of tea and walked out.