It has to be said that the Japanese used this deception method very smoothly. Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, they had been negotiating with the United States. While negotiating, they went straight to the attack.
If Zhou Weiguo knew that it was the Japanese who sent envoys to stall for time with Britain, he would definitely feel that the Japanese were familiar with this move. Because this is how the Japanese treated the United States.
On the afternoon of the 10th, Zhou Weiguo and others returned to Kunming.
As for the inspection report, it will be completed by Shang Zhen and others. As a combat staff officer, he has already expressed his thoughts. At most, his name will be included in the report.
After getting off the plane, Zhou Weiguo bumped heads with Zhu Ziming, and then followed Shang Zhen and others back to the headquarters. Because time was urgent, the report was almost completed.
To be honest, Zhou Weiguo had to admire Shang Zhen and others for writing this kind of report as soon as it was written. Of course, it was also the result of Shang Zhen and others working tirelessly.
This trip lasted nearly a month. Historically, this trip lasted close to three months. Although the time was shortened, the content did not change much. There was also an additional line that the matter was urgent and it was necessary to enter Myanmar as soon as possible to deploy defenses.
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London
"You mean, your Japanese Empire intends to have peace talks with our Great Japanese Empire?" A curly-haired man in a tuxedo sat in front of a Japanese, frowning.
"That's right." The Japanese smiled and nodded, "Please believe in our sincerity."
"How can you believe it?" The curly-haired man said with a stern face. The Japanese captured the eastern part of Malaya, which was the territory of their British Empire! It represented the face of their British Empire! But now, the Japanese came over and said, "We
Let’s talk peace! Is it possible?
"Our Southern Front of the Imperial Japanese Army can suspend its attacks on the British colonies."
"You have invaded and occupied the territory of our British Empire. Do you think our British Empire will agree to it?"
"Germany is our ally of the Japanese Empire." The Japanese man smiled, meaning, you are still at war with Germany, don't you want to cease war with us?
The curly-haired man was silent. He was sent by Churchill to talk to the Japanese, just to see what trump card the Japanese had. Furthermore, he got the message that if peace talks could be made with Japan, he would first listen to the Japanese terms and then discuss them.
Indeed, the UK is in a bad situation now, with Germany suppressing them in Europe.
In Southeast Asia, Japan is suppressing them.
But in the final analysis, it is indeed their strength.
They also want to fight on all sides and show off their British dignity.
Unfortunately, the facts are ironclad.
"What do you think, Mr. Representative?" the Japanese man asked with a chuckle. He didn't believe that the British were not tempted. The British are not in a good situation now. If there is a chance to ensure the security of Southeast Asia, the British will definitely try.
"What are your conditions in Japan?" The curly-haired man still spoke. For the sake of the British Empire, he had to try. War will only bring pain to people. What's more, the British people have had enough of this kind of thing.
Pain. If the war with Japan continues, it means that more citizens will lose their sons, husbands, and fathers.
But if we negotiate peace with Japan, we will violate the oath made at the Washington Conference and lose credibility with the world. On the one hand, it is the dignity and credibility of the country. On the other hand, it is the people of the British Empire.
The curly-haired man felt that no matter who he was, he would find it difficult to choose. As long as he was an Englishman.
"Let's take the current territory as the boundary." The Japanese man said, "The places conquered by our Empire of Japan belong to our Empire of Japan. The places that have not been attacked are still your British tributaries."
"Impossible! Those are the territories of our empire on which the sun never sets! If you really want to cease the war, you must show your sincerity!" the curly-haired man said dissatisfied. If this is the bottom line of the Japanese, no one will agree. No.
, maybe a group of weaklings will agree!
"This is sincerity, isn't it?" The Japanese man put down the tea cup. It can be said that he is confident and has the money. For the British, their condition is really too tempting. Even if the British break the covenant, they will be tempted.
It's all worthwhile, "Besides, as long as you are interested in peace talks with Germany, we can also act as a middleman."
The curly-haired man clenched his fists under the table. This was a shame for the British.
But they lost.
On the battlefield, he was completely defeated.
"I will inform the Prime Minister about this matter. Please wait patiently, Mr. Nakamura."
"I will."
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Churchill frowned after listening to the detailed report. To be honest, he was very moved. The current situation in Britain is really unfavorable. In Europe, the fight with Germany is inextricable and the losses are huge. As a result, at this time, the Japanese
They launched an attack on Southeast Asia. A large area of their colonies had fallen into the hands of the Japanese. As a result, the Japanese also put pressure on them.
"What do you think?" Churchill asked the curly-haired man.
"Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I think this may be a way for the Japanese to delay time." After the curly-haired man came back, he thought of another possibility, "The greed of the Japanese has been shown since they attacked China.
Now, they are doing all kinds of evil in the land of our British Empire and are unstoppable. I don’t think the Japanese will be able to contain their greed.”
Churchill sighed. How could he not know that this might be a deception by the Japanese, but this condition was too touching. Since the war with Germany, they had suffered huge losses, not only in terms of materials, but also in people's lives.
In the war with Japan, not only the material losses were lost, but the warriors of the British Empire also suffered huge losses.
Now, a way appears in front of them, which means that as long as they admit that the land currently occupied by Japan belongs to Japan, then their British Empire may be able to avoid war. The temptation of this option is really too great. Because of this paragraph
Over time, their losses have been too great!
Churchill himself was not a peacemaker. Before Germany attacked Britain, Churchill strongly opposed Hitler. Until he was ordered to do so at the critical moment, he vowed to fight Germany to the end! This matter is known to the British people and even the people of the world.
It is clear. When fighting Germany alone, resources from Southeast Asia could be continuously transported to the British mainland via sea routes to support the war.
Right now, Southeast Asia is in flames of war.
Their British warriors could not stop the Japanese.
This makes them, the British, very passive. Fighting on two fronts!
Churchill was eager to get rid of this situation. Even if it was just a temporary peace negotiation with Japan, he could concentrate on resisting the German attack.
However, it has only been a month since the statement from the Washington Conference was issued. As a long-standing power in the world, it is about to go back on its promise. This will be another huge blow to their prestige!