Chapter 646: Drinking Party (Part 1)

Zheng Yong's speech in the US Congress may be a very important experience for him.

For the United States, Zheng Yong's name once again attracted their attention. Just like Zheng Yong's wife, the name "Zheng Yong" quickly became the focus of attention of various media.

It seems that to celebrate the successful holding of the speech, Kong Lingyi held a cocktail party, and many politicians or important people were invited to attend the cocktail party.

The protagonist is undoubtedly Zheng Yong and his wife.

This couple has now become the most dazzling couple in the United States. Some artificial and non-artificial halos are worn on their heads, making their popularity even surpass the US president and his wife during this period.

However, the guests who attended the scene only saw two beautiful hostesses. As for the General Zheng Yong, who had been in the limelight in the United States, he did not show up.

Because of the incident, Lord Howard's famous socialite who was stranded in the London aristocratic circle in the United States, Mancy Getteler was also invited. Of course, she seemed a little disappointed that Zheng Yong did not appear.

This is a Lord's wife with a very complicated background.

Mansi Gertler was born in Hungary in 1908. In 1935, she went to England with no money. But in fact, the British intelligence agency Mi5 believed that her lover was Edward Westblatt, the infamous Polish weapons merchant at that time.

Secretly providing weapons to the Gestapo. When Mancie went to the UK, the British intelligence agencies also had reason to believe that she was trying to assist her lover in espionage work in the UK.

Soon, Mansey mixed into the upper-class British social circle with his own beauty.

In 1938, she successfully "gives" to a prominent nobleman, Lord Howard, the son of Count Earfenhanm, and married him quickly.

Lord Howard was thin and drunk, and when the two got married he was already in bankruptcy.

But despite this, Mancie used the title of "Lord Howard" to be even more in the upper social circle, becoming a famous "socialist" in the London aristocratic circle at that time, and brought his reputation to the United States.

Obviously, Lord Howard is also very popular here. Many well-dressed people always smile at Lord Howard when they see her.

"Madam, I'm really happy to see you." When I walked to Kong Lingyi, Mansi showed a charming smile: "You are really so popular in the United States, which really makes me a little jealous."

"Thank you for your compliment, Lord Saint." Kong Lingyi said, owing slightly.

Mansi looked around and asked, "Where is your famous general's husband, why didn't he come?"

"My husband is talking to His Excellency the Speaker about something, and I believe it will happen soon."

As a wife, she always shows some vigilance for the same beautiful woman, especially when this beautiful woman asks her husband, this vigilance will become stronger.

When Mansi heard Kong Lingyi's words, he looked much more happy:

“Madam, when I came to the United States, I heard many stories that were related to your husband, which kept me very interested.

You can imagine how I feel, a young general holding huge power, which is simply unimaginable to me.

Topics related to your husband are circulating everywhere in the United States and even in Europe, and everyone is eager to meet your husband with admiration.

Americans even made a movie for your husband, God, it's unimaginable that the whole of America is completely obsessed with your husband."

Although I knew that this was praising my husband, I don’t know why, but I always felt so uncomfortable when I heard this in Kong Lingyi’s ears.

When Lord Howard said this, he did not hide anything at all, and he did not even hide his admiration for Zheng Yong.

It is undoubtedly very dangerous for such a woman to appear in front of her...

Just as the two women were talking, a big riot suddenly broke out at the cocktail party. Looking in the direction, the young Chinese General Zheng Yong walked in with His Excellency Speaker.

There was a burst of applause from the reception, which was made by these Americans.

Some of them had heard Zheng Yong's wonderful speeches on the spot, while the rest had heard from the members of the parliament. In their eyes, Zheng Yong was undoubtedly full of mysterious charm.

Constantly greeting people coming up, Zheng Yong walked to the two wives with a smile.

Mrs. Howard obviously did not regard herself as a stranger. She came to Zheng Yong, stretched out her hand, and said with a smile:

"Hello, General, I am very happy to see you. I am Mrs. Howard."

"Hello, Madam." Zheng Yong did not kiss as she wished, but shook her hand politely.

I have never heard of this name, nor have I ever heard of Lord Howard.

"I have investigated. This person is a very famous socialite in the British aristocratic circle." Kong Lingyi whispered in Chinese while smiling at the Lord's wife:

"I heard that the British intelligence agencies are investigating this woman. This woman may be a German spy, but she has not found any relevant evidence, so there is no way to deal with her."

"Lord Howard? Spy?"

Zheng Yong frowned. He seemed to have heard this name before, but he really couldn't remember where he heard it. Although he came from another era, he was not a computer and could remember everyone in history.

But if this woman is really a German spy, it may be of great help to herself.

After a polite greeting with the Lord's wife, warm applause broke out again at this moment. US President Roosevelt appeared in a wheelchair at the cocktail party.

This should be said to be a "uninvited" guest, and Zheng Yong and Kong Lingyi hurriedly met him.

"Mr. General, beautiful lady, please forgive my presumption, but I think the news I brought should offset my abrupt arrival."

President Roosevelt's expression looked very pleasant, and his expression also made Zheng Yong guess what was about to happen.

With the help of the Speaker, President Roosevelt came to the cocktail party. The guests' voices suddenly became quiet, and only President Roosevelt's voice alone sounded at the huge scene:

"Gentlemen, ladies, I'm disturbing your ambition. I think I really should say sorry. But I think the news I'm about to announce in advance may bring some festive colors to this banquet.

Just two hours ago, Congress had just passed a resolution.

From July 20, 1940, tomorrow, the United States of America will impose an embargo on scrap iron, steel, aviation fuel, and lubricant on Japan based on the just-passed Export Control Act.

From now on, these materials can only be exported to the UK and other Western Hemisphere countries.”

The applause rang again. Although this was not something to celebrate for most Americans, the existence of a person made such news have special significance.

Yes, Zheng Yong.

Isn’t Zheng Yonglai’s purpose just to use the power of the United States to deal a heavy blow to Japan from another direction?

Now, the US President and Congress have helped him realize this ideal.

It is worth celebrating, and today is really a festive day.

President Roosevelt came to Zheng Yong and looked at the Chinese general with a smile:

"Mr. General, you should be satisfied now, right?"

"Thank you, Mr. President." Zheng Yong also smiled and looked at the US President, nodding slightly: "I think we will never forget the help you and your country have provided to the Chinese people..."

"Don't be so anxious to thank you. I think you will be even happier when I hear the following news." President Roosevelt glanced at the Speaker beside him and said in a mysterious tone:

"After passing the embargo on Japan, Congress passed another bill, and the United States has agreed to provide assistance to China, and this assistance is not only reflected in the economic aspects..."

Zheng Yong's heart suddenly jumped. This was his main purpose for coming to the United States this time.

Before, the United States had been condoning and supporting Japan, the United States, Britain, France, and the indulgence and support of Germany and Japan invading and expanding its military forces before World War II were important reasons for the outbreak of World War II and also an important reason for Japan's continuous expansion of the war of aggression against China.

The United States, Britain and France hope that Germany will go east, Japan will go north, attack the Soviet Union from both eastern Europe and northeast China, weakening and even eliminating the socialist Soviet Union.

It was this kind of purpose hatred that caused the strategy of weakening and even eliminating the Soviet Union that caused the long-term aggression of the United States, Britain and France to implement the policy of appeasement and condolence by the United States, Britain and France to the west and Japan in the east.

The German and Japanese empires also tried to take advantage of the attempts of the United States, Britain and France.

When Japanese warlords proposed the establishment of "Greater Japan" - a civil empire including China, the Soviet Union, Siberia and other East Asian regions, they described their aggression as preventing "threat of communism"

The United States is indulging in Northeast China in 1931.

The United States sometimes verbally criticizes Japan to deceive the international community and domestic people, but provides practical support by supplying Japan's strategic materials.

The United States' appeasement plan against Japan was an attempt to turn Northeast China into a base for Japan to attack the Soviet Union, and eventually attack the Soviet Union, causing both the Soviet Union and Japan to suffer losses.

The United States and Britain had long exchanged interests with Japan. On the one hand, they hoped to protect their interests in China, and on the other hand, they hoped that Japan would attack the Soviet Union.

The United States and Britain even announced their support for Japan's actions in October 1931. US President Hoover made a public speech to support Japan's invasion of the three northeastern provinces of China:

"In order to protect the safety of Japanese overseas Chinese's lives and property, Japan's advance against Manchuria is inevitable." "...we cannot raise objections." British Prime Minister Chamberlain also said: "My sympathy is entirely in Japan."

And now all this has been completely turned upside down...
Chapter completed!