Along the way, Zhou Weiguo thought about why the time was so advanced. Of course, he never imagined that it was because of his presence. A butterfly, with its flapping wings, would eventually fall.
However, even thinking about it at this time is not of much use. After all, the Japanese planes are coming. That means that either their intelligence has been leaked, or the Japanese are already preparing to capture Singapore.
"I think the intelligence has been leaked." Du Yuming breathed a sigh of relief and said after entering the air-raid shelter. "The Japanese obviously have not planned to attack Singapore yet. Otherwise, it would not be just bombers."
Everyone nodded.
"Hey, the Japanese spies are really pervasive." Shang Zhen sighed.
Lin Wei's face also looked ugly.
"It's good. This puts pressure on the British." Zhou Weiguo smiled, "The Japanese have bombed Singapore. Will you let me support the garrison?"
When several people heard this, they realized the same thing.
After a while, some more people came into the air-raid shelter. They were the British Governor of Singapore, Popham, and his men.
"Oh, friends, it's great that you are all right." Pophan said in a relieved tone. If something happened to the Chinese inspection team here, then he, the Governor of Singapore, would also be responsible.
"Mr. Governor, look, are the Japanese impatient?" Shang Zhen smiled and said to Pophan in English. Shang Zhen is the leader of the inspection team. He was the commander-in-chief of the Shanxi-Sui Army in the early days and is now the General Office of the Chongqing Committee.
Director and Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau. Today, he is also mainly engaged in diplomatic activities and demonstrates what he has learned throughout his life.
"Oh, God! I can't believe it!" Pophan shook his head, "The Japanese are so damned! Many people will be hurt by such a bombing!"
"Therefore, we suggest that the army enter Myanmar as soon as possible to assist your army in jointly deploying defenses." Shang Zhen said seriously, "As Mr. Governor has seen, the Japanese are impatient and have no fear of your country. If we do not deploy defenses as soon as possible,
, the interests returned to Southeast Asia will be lost even more."
"I know this very well, dear Shang, I agree with your point of view." Pophan said, "I will definitely try my best to negotiate with my superiors on this matter! Inform them of the seriousness of the matter!"
"Then please leave it to Mr. Governor, we will issue an inspection report as soon as possible." Shang Zhen said, this needs to be done as soon as possible. Otherwise, the longer it takes, the more detrimental it will be to Britain and China.
"Then I'll leave it to you." Pophan said in a relaxed tone. At least, in this regard, their goals are the same. Originally, they wanted to use Singapore as the focus of defense, but now it seems that it is too late. Even if it is too late, they still have the same goal.
It still takes a little struggle.
Zhou Weiguo watched the conversation between the two men and frowned. If this process was to be followed, Singapore would definitely not be able to defend it, so he said, "Mr. Governor, in China, there is a saying that when urgent matters arise, authority must be followed."
Pophan looked at Zhou Weiguo. To be honest, he didn't actually trust such a young person in the inspection team. But later he found out that this person was Zhou Weiguo, and his attitude became doubtful. The reason for suspicion was because of Zhou Weiguo's young age and his attitude toward Zhou Weiguo.
The distrust of the Chinese army is due to Zhou Weiguo's past achievements and the trust of their Prime Minister Churchill in Zhou Weiguo. "It makes sense."
"Mr. Governor, now the Japanese have attacked eastern Malaya, and I'm afraid they will attack Singapore soon. This can be seen from today's bombing." Zhou Weiguo thought for a while and said, "The Japanese
I have no respect for your country. With the strength of your army in Singapore, can it defend it?"
Pophan frowned, "This is difficult."
"So, your army should open the border first, right? Let our soldiers arrive as soon as possible!" Zhou Weiguo said, "At the same time, we need to give our army a lot of material support. After all, our army's equipment is not as good as your army.
Not as good as the Japanese.”
Pophan opened his mouth. What he heard in front of him was pretty good. It was for the sake of Britain, but he actually asked for supplies later? Why did it feel so uncoordinated? But what Zhou Weiguo said was not unreasonable. With the strength of the national army,
If the equipment is used to fight the Japanese, I'm afraid it will be very tiring. "Dear Zhou, what you said makes sense. I will respond to the commander as soon as possible. The situation in Singapore cannot be delayed."
Zhou Weiguo nodded. To be honest, he was mainly doing it for the supplies in the hands of the British army. Otherwise, losing these places would simply be an act of supporting the enemy. You know, in Southeast Asia, Japan was also an infantryman when it first attacked Burma. As a result,
A large amount of supplies piled up in Yangon fell into the hands of the Japanese, who forcibly equipped the Japanese army into a mechanized force. "Then I'll leave it to Mr. Governor."
"You're welcome, we are all here to fight the Japanese." Pophan felt that Zhou Weiguo was not a good person. We have all formed an alliance. If the allies are in trouble, it is moral to send troops to help. No one mentioned supplies, so why are you talking about supplies?
What? It’s not like I won’t give it?
"It's good that Mr. Governor can understand. After all, we have sacrificed 100,000 troops, and this is the lives of 100,000 people." Zhou Weiguo continued. In the eyes of this group of people, life is immeasurable.
After hearing this, Pophan felt much less uncomfortable. Indeed, if the Chinese army were allowed to continue fighting the Japanese with their original equipment, it would be a bit bullying. The lives of their British soldiers were their lives.
.Does the life of a national soldier not count? Of course Pophan would not think so.
"I understand." At this time, Pophan even had a hint of respect for Zhou Weiguo.
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In London, Churchill held the telegram in his hand and frowned, "Have the damn Japanese actually attacked Singapore?"
"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister."
Churchill put down the telegram and picked up another document. The above was the Japanese explanation for the bombing of Singapore. "The Japanese said that they bombed Singapore to deal with Zhou Weiguo. What do you think about this matter?"
, is it credible?”
"Hard to say."
"Zhou Weiguo has always been a thorn in the side of the Japanese. It is normal for the Japanese to act like this after they got the information and Zhou Weiguo was in Singapore. What's more, the Japanese specially sent people to explain this matter, which means that they still have a certain degree of concern for our British Empire.
After all, our British Empire is a powerful country!"
Churchill frowned and listened to his subordinates' explanation, "The Japanese had been negotiating with the United States before they attacked Pearl Harbor."
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you mean that the Japanese are stalling for time? But this explanation was submitted by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
"Humph, if the Japanese really respected us, they would not attack Malaya!"
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On February 10, Zhou Weiguo and others were ready to return.
At this time, the expeditionary force still failed to enter Myanmar.
Zhou Weiguo was still confused. Singapore had been bombed, so the British were not in a hurry?