Chapter 38 Some Foresight
The White House dinner is a special treatment and is not as easy as an ordinary state banquet. When Qili entered this occasion, she showed a certain intoxication, and Charles de Gaulle, who brought her, was somewhat nervous.
"Is this my weakness or is it a low-level mistake?"
Qili, who disguised as Charles de Gaulle's entourage, was not disturbed by his heart and was uneasy. Her excited appearance made Charles de Gaulle guess what would it be if she had the chance to walk around the "Crystal Palace" of the Chinese Federation?
"But it's a pity that Satan Eagle has long passed the age of being romantic and unruly, otherwise a girl like her..."
When he thought of such a blonde beauty, he was indeed the kind that Satan Eagle liked, and he felt a little jealous in his heart. Although he also knew that the blonde beauty with a very good quality in front of him would naturally be incomparable to that angel Jane.
Just like the addition of No. 10 Downing Street and the White House, it cannot be compared with today's Crystal Palace. No matter its beauty or its international status, it is incomparable.
At least for him personally, this is such a judgment. Although in his heart, the Chinese Federation today has occupied the position of the world's largest power that the United States once owned. However, today's hosts and other important guests obviously do not think so.
Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, as important figures today, sat intimately. As for Charles de Gaulle, his status in the Allied Forces is a little worse than that.
However, Charles de Gaulle is more concerned about the issue of US military aid, and as for seating, it is not a very important issue.
"Why, is the White House dinner in the United States still serving the 'royal dish' of the Chinese Federation? This is really a bit..."
De Gaulle had a charming smile on his face, which was just a beauty to give to him. As for the US President and the British Prime Minister, De Gaulle did not care too much about it today.
As is usually done by the White House dinner, flowers and drinks cost more money than real food on this night. Ladies don’t care too much about the exquisite food on such occasions.
On the contrary, the lively dance party after the dinner has always been a show that these American upper class figures and VIPs like. Political conspiracies and some small romantic debts of politicians always happen quietly at this time.
But this is not the focus of our narrative. After completing the dinner, the three leaders quietly left the crowd. Apart from their closest entourage, there were no more people around them.
This is because on such a beautiful night, with the background of the fine wine in your hands, if some small conspiracies that politicians often had happened before, wouldn’t that let it live up to this good time and fine wine?
"Chairman Charles de Gaulle, I heard that in recent times, your relationship with the Chinese Federation has become much closer! But I am worried that compared with the current situation of Free France, their weapon systems will be somewhat expensive and excessive...!"
Franklin Roosevelt held the wine and did not stop his wife from speaking. Instead, his eyes were just staring at the wine glass, shaking the cup slightly, as if there was a sea of love, and he had been completely submerged.
As for Winston Churchill, he was even more experienced, just sucking clouds and mist towards the bright moon in the sky, as if he could become an immortal by just smoking two more cigars.
"It's such a lady. The weapons system of the Chinese Federation and the inherent weapons system of the French army obviously have a phenomenon that the East and West systems do not cooperate much. But you know that we are also very helpless. The losses of British merchant ships on the Atlantic Ocean are not something that we France can afford. In addition, although we are also interested in the equipment system of the United States, you know that under the policy of cash transportation, if a ship of weapons is lost, then our free France will go bankrupt!"
Although Charles de Gaulle's words were insincere, he just told a problem.
The transportation load of the Chinese Federation's airship is only about 350 tons. Even if you lose one, you don't need to make a fuss. Moreover, often, the Germans or other hostile countries in France do not dare to attack the Chinese Federation's airships easily.
At least the last incident in the Indian Ocean has sounded a loud alarm for all countries in the world. The Chinese Federation will not conduct diplomatic activities such as condemnation or protests.
The only result of attacking the Chinese Federal civil airship is to release the Chinese Federal Welfare Force, who has been waiting for the catastrophe of other countries, from the shackles of the Chinese Federal Congress. Therefore, the safety of using the Chinese Federal airship group for transportation is almost absolute.
But if the French fleet appears on the Atlantic Ocean, the attack of the German wolf pack will cause the French to lose 500 to 50,000 tons of cargo. This is definitely not a disaster that can be easily endured for free France, which has lost its French mainland and relied solely on the French colony.
By comparison, even if the weapon system of the Chinese Federation is more expensive, the weapon system that can be obtained is a truly valuable weapon system.
Anna Ellinois Roosevelt asked, but was blocked back under the strict and impeccable answer of Charles de Gaulle, but her husband, Franklin Roosevelt, took over her words.
"Ah, this is the result of course. I personally understand Mr. Chairman's choice. However, if the US policy changes, I think you may be more willing to use the US weapon system!"
Of course, De Gaulle's reaction would not be slow. In this state of showing goodwill, he followed the other party's words and expressed his cooperation position.
"Of course, if American policies make it easier for us to accomplish our mission, then we will change our attitude. The French are always about trade-offs!"
Winston Churchill didn't speak on the side of Ethiopia, but when his ears caught De Gaulle's words, a hint of ridicule appeared in his eyes.
If France and Britain were not able to do anything to each other during the war, then their hatred would probably continue. If the Germans had not acted like a problematic child in European affairs, France and Britain would not have been so close.
If it were normal, he would probably use a joke to express his meaning, but now they have more important things to do.
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The news immediately showed a happy expression on Charles de Gaulle's face. No matter how he thought in his heart or guessed the real content contained in this matter, his face should be the signature expression of such politicians.
"This is really a surprise thing. I can't wait to tell my quartermasters these things. You know that the French army really lacks enough weapons and equipment. If this is the case, I think we can play a greater role in the war against Nazi Germany!"
"Of course, this is also the result we hope for!"
When Franklin Roosevelt said these words, his eyes quietly glanced at Winston Churchill, as if reminding him that something needs him to explain further.
"Well, a strong French ally will make France one of the most important allies in the Allied camp. But I think there are some problems, and we have to have some candid discussions now. Mr. Chairman, you may know that the waves on the ocean are always wave after wave, and we who work together have to have some vision!"
De Gaulle's heart moved, as if he understood.
"I just say that the meaning of the Lease Act is not as simple as the surface. Although the huge and almost free weapons and equipment provided by the United States allow the Allies to continue fighting, it will undoubtedly lead to some agreements that cannot be put on the table!"
"Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. President, of course I understand the principle of working together. I think we all have many common goals when we work together. Before we know all the inside story, the attitude I want to show is that for the common interests of all of us, or that the French army can do more work!"
Churchill's smile had a deep meaning on his face, as if he was worried about De Gaulle's sincerity.
"So for you, what will the post-war European and world pattern look like? I think if we work together, then a similar or similar view on this matter can give us a common direction!"
"I understand that they are going to build an alliance that boycotts the Chinese Federation, or even..."
When he thought of this, Charles de Gaulle began to worry.
What kind of people are there in the Chinese Federation or the Satan Eagle and his subordinates? After World War I, they were very clear about France, especially Charles de Gaulle.
Chapter completed!