The White House in Washington. After a month of long journey, Stilwell finally returned to Washington, USA on the morning of January 18, 1940. In the afternoon of the same day, Stilwell came to the White House to report to President Roosevelt.
"Mr. President," it took nearly an hour for Stilwell to finish telling what he had seen and heard in China over the past year or so, as well as his insights and conclusions. "In general, China's anti-Japanese force is very strong.
, although they have no way to defeat the Japanese army in a short time, it is absolutely impossible for the Japanese to completely conquer China!"
Finally, Stilwell said in a very serious tone: "Mr. President, I firmly believe that the corrupt and incompetent government of the Republic of China has no hope. In the future, the master of China will definitely be born between the Chinese Red Party and the Shandong Army. Especially, especially
The new force Shandong Group Army is an anti-Japanese armed force with strict discipline and strong combat effectiveness. They have extremely mysterious leaders and master extremely advanced military technology, scientific technology and industrial production technology. They are an object worthy of great attention!
The ambition of the Japanese to dominate the world has become very obvious. Sooner or later, they will invade south and may even have a war conflict with the United States of America. Therefore, for the fundamental interests of the United States of America in the future, I suggest that we consider strengthening cooperation with these two forces.
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"Stilwell, you have worked hard for more than a year. Thank you very much for collecting very detailed reference materials and making accurate judgments and generalizations. These are very useful to me and the White House."
Roosevelt did not hesitate to praise him, and then asked with a smile: "I also want to hear your personal experience of going to China's Shandong Peninsula. Are you really so optimistic about the Shandong Army? You actually put them on an equal footing with the Republic of China government!
"
Although Stilwell only had a short summary of his praise for the Shandong Army, Roosevelt found it incredible. He could not imagine that Shandong, which was heavily surrounded by Japanese troops, would be a prosperous and prosperous world comparable to the United States!
"Mr. President, I can completely understand your mood, because before I personally went to the Shandong Peninsula, I could not imagine that there would be such a magical land in China. Although I have heard and collected a lot of information before, but
I have always believed that there is an element of deliberate exaggeration in this. This is a lie they made up to boost people's morale!
But after I arrived, I discovered that everything was real and there was no water! I can guarantee this with my personality!" Stilwell received many benefits from Jiang Qiang and really saw Jiang Qiang's strength.
With his strength and potential, he naturally spared no effort to say good things for him:
"China is originally an ancient and mysterious country. There are countless capable people and strangers who have appeared over the past thousands of years. I think Jiang Qiang may be one of them. Maybe one day China's glory will be realized again in his hands. They can take the lead
We have developed new anti-tank rocket launchers and ground radar stations, as well as silk stockings, penicillin, instant noodles, sanitary napkins and other leading-edge industrial products. Aren’t these enough to explain the problem?”
"You are right. It seems that I am still limited by my inherent concepts and vision!" After listening carefully to Stilwell's explanation, Roosevelt was greatly shocked, not to mention anything else for more than a year.
Over time, the newly emerged Dongxing Trading Group Company has developed to an astonishing height.
After a pause, Roosevelt said regretfully: "Having said that, the United States of America has just emerged from the Great Depression, and what we need most now is stable development time, rather than participating in dangerous wars.
Japan has a powerful army and navy, and has regarded all of East Asia as its own. If we participate too much, we may be involved in a war. The White House cannot bear such consequences, and the American people will not agree, so I cannot go against public opinion.
, the most they can do is negotiate with the Japanese government to ensure the smooth flow of passenger routes. As for military supplies and civilian supplies, they can only find ways to transport them themselves!"
The United States is located in North America and has a unique geographical location. Except for the War of Independence, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War, which occurred on the mainland, other wars did not affect the mainland at all.
Pacifism is prevalent in the United States, which has been at peace for a long time. Neither the people nor the U.S. government are willing to go to war. The United States focuses all its energy on economic construction and improving the living standards of its citizens.
In fact, after World War I, not only the Americans did not want to fight, but the British and French were also unwilling to fight. Otherwise, there would not have been an appeasement policy that condoned the German fascist forces.
The British, French and Germans were forced to go to war. If war could be avoided, they would never want to go to war. The same was true for Americans, so until the outbreak of World War II, the domestic people still did not support the government's participation in the war. Especially the Germans in the United States.
and Irish people, who even had a favorable impression of Nazi Germany.
Germans and Irish Americans account for nearly half of the U.S. population. They are an important source of votes in the U.S. presidential election and have great influence in the United States. In addition, not only are the citizens not unified, but Congress and the Legislative Yuan are also arguing over the issue of the United States' participation in the war.
, this is also an important reason why the United States has not participated in the war.
Therefore, even if Stilwell said something outrageous, Roosevelt would not change his policy of neutrality. At most, he would send him a good guy card as a token of comfort. "Mr. President, I can only reserve my opinion on this!" Regarding Roosevelt's decision,
Stilwell was not surprised, but felt very disappointed in his heart. He clearly felt a strong crisis and an opportunity for war, but he had no way to change everything in front of him.
"Hey, I didn't expect Jiang Qiang to see more clearly than I did. Long-term pacifism has caused the great United States to lose its blood and fighting will. But there are no eggs left in the nest. We can really isolate ourselves from the world and avoid war.
Has it happened to you?"
At this time, Stilwell finally understood why Jiang Qiang shook his head disapprovingly when he suggested that the president should seriously consider aiding the Red Party after returning to China. Seeing Stilwell's gloomy expression, Roosevelt smiled and comforted: "Don't be discouraged, heroes will naturally
There will be a place for you. Let me tell you the good news that you are about to serve as the commander of the 3rd Brigade of the 2nd Infantry Division.
With your qualifications and abilities, there will be more room for promotion in the future!" "Thank you, Mr. President, I'm actually fine!" Stilwell forced a smile. Although with the appreciation and promotion of the President of the United States, he will not be able to do anything in the future.
His official career will definitely be smooth, but what he wants to do now is to participate in the Anti-Japanese War on the Chinese battlefield, rather than serve as a Taiping officer in the United States.
The next morning, Stilwell drove to New York and arrived at the headquarters of Huaxing Trading Group. Meng Wuan, who had received a phone call early, led a group of old brothers to wait in front of the headquarters building, including
Including Stilwell.
"Meng, my old friend, I'm so happy to see you again! I haven't seen you for more than a year, and you have become more handsome and mature!" After getting off the car, he saw Meng Wu'an in a suit, and Stilwell was extremely happy.
Step forward and hug! "I'm also very happy to see you again, old friend. I haven't seen you for more than a year, and you have lost a lot of weight! You have suffered a lot in China these days, right?"
Meng Wu'an was also very happy. The last time he came to the United States was all because of the care of this American. Otherwise, it would be really not an easy task to travel across the ocean without knowing the place. "It's not hard to say, it's just that traveling back and forth is a bit difficult.
It’s a lot of hard work!” After hugging him for a while, Stilwell patted Meng Wu’an on the shoulder and said:
"Meng, you are really amazing. In a short period of time, you have created an impressive and huge business group. I can often hear the name of your Dongxing Trading Group Company from thousands of miles away!" Meng Wu'an said politely: "
Haha, it’s not all thanks to your help, otherwise it would be two different things whether we could reach the United States safely!”
"No, no, no, what you said is serious! I'm just a favor. With your means and abilities, it's easy to come to the United States." Stilwell shook his head, and then stretched out his arms to hug the side.
Powell said: "Powell, congratulations on finding your new career. I'm happy for your day!"
"I have to thank General Jiang Qiang, Chairman Meng, and thank them for giving me this opportunity and stage, otherwise it would be difficult for me to achieve what I have achieved today!" Powell's face was full of smiles. Now he is the chairman of Huaxing Trading Group Co., Ltd.
The senior leaders and shareholders not only have enviable high-tech skills, but also receive extremely generous profit dividends.
When one person achieves enlightenment and ascends to heaven, relatives and friends around Powell also receive huge benefits, changing the fate of too many people. Therefore, Powell has no reason to be ungrateful and dissatisfied, even though he once pursued and was obsessed with journalism. "That's right,
Drink water and remember its source!"
Stilwell nodded in agreement and said in fluent Chinese: "Huaxing Trading Group Company has provided a large number of jobs, created huge wealth, promoted economic prosperity, and donated huge sums of money to support the just war of resistance. We all have to thank them for their efforts.
Contribution!” “Thank you, thank you!”
Meng Wu'an smiled happily after hearing this. After a while of greetings, he waved his hand and said: "Old friend, how about we go inside and sit down and talk slowly? It's very cold outside!"
Okay! Guests are welcome to host, I’m just here to visit an old friend today, and everything will be at your discretion!"
Stilwell has a bold figure and has a good relationship with Meng Wu'an, so he will naturally not be polite. Accompanied by Meng Wu'an and others, Stilwell walked into the headquarters building and arrived at the luxurious reception room on the first floor.
"I buy cakes, you guys are so awesome. You made so much money in such a short time? It makes me not want to join the army, but want to do business with you!" Entering the reception room, chatting for a while, after listening to Meng Wu'an and
After a brief introduction by Powell and others, Stilwell finally understood that Huaxing Trading Group Company had turned into a behemoth with assets of hundreds of millions of dollars in a short period of time!
Especially when they heard that Powell, who was still in poverty a year ago, has now become a millionaire, everyone was shocked! Powell joked: "You are a rare military expert in the United States. How can you do business?"
Isn’t it the overestimation of talents that caused the American army to suffer heavy losses?”
Hearing this, Stilwell frowned and said, "Don't joke with me. What kind of military expert am I? At best, I'm just a bum who is busy but doing nothing!" Seeing Stilwell's expression gloomy,
Powell asked curiously: "What happened? Didn't you return to China this time to perform your duties and be promoted?"
"What you said is correct, but it is not the result I want! Sooner or later, we in the United States will pay a heavy price for today's appeasement policy, and history will teach us enough lessons!" Stilwell sighed softly, and then picked up the key points.
He recounted his experiences after returning to China in a very subtle way. After all, some of them were confidential and could not be told to outsiders exactly as they were.
However, Stilwell, Meng Wuan and others are all smart people. They know the elegant meaning of the strings and understand the meaning of Stilwell's words after a little thought. Meng Wuan said with a smile: "Stilwell, you are our Chinese
Man's true friend, we Chinese people have always repaid every drop of kindness with a spring of water. We have all remembered this kindness!
Although the Japanese devils seem very powerful now, in the end, evil will prevail over good. Sooner or later, we will make the little devils pay with blood and drive them back to their hometown!" "Meng, you are too polite. You already said that I am your friend.
Shouldn’t friends help each other?”
Stilwell's brows gradually widened. He felt very uncomfortable when he received too many benefits from Jiang Qiang but did not get corresponding rewards for Jiang Qiang. Stilwell came here today just to express his attitude and position: so-and-so is not taking
The advantage is not that things don't work, but that plans don't change as fast as they do, and I feel powerless.
"Yes, we are all friends. Let's stop being polite to each other! From now on, if you need anything in the United States, please just ask. As long as it's about money, it won't be a problem!" Meng Wu'an had already received Jiang Qiang's telegram.
To have a good relationship with Stilwell, you can spend enough money and resources when necessary!
"That's right! We are all friends, and we should help each other. Don't be too harsh. Stillwell, anyway, you still have a few days to take up your new position. You can have a good time here with us these days.
Let’s get together!”
Hearing the implication of Meng Wuan's words, Powell smoothed things over with a smile. As an old friend for many years, he naturally hoped that Stilwell could board Jiang Qiang's ship and become a partner in the same boat.
Meng Wu'an smiled and answered: "Yes, we have all experienced a lot this year. It is rare for us to get together from all over the world, so we just take this opportunity to have a good exchange. I just don't know if Mr. Stilwell is willing to reward me for this?"
"Thank you for your kindness, then I'd better obey you!" Stilwell nodded with a smile on his face. The Shandong delegation opened Stilwell's eyes and refreshed his cognition and outlook. At this time, Stilwell was very excited.
Naturally, I have a strong curiosity and want to see with my own eyes what this famous Huaxing Trading Group Company is all about!
After a pause, Stilwell continued: "Before leaving Qingdao this time, General Jiang asked me to bring back some letters. Most of them are letters home from your relatives, and there are also many letters of condolences." After that, Shi
Diwei picked up the suitcase at his feet and placed it on the coffee table. After opening it, he took out two bulging briefcases.
"Great, thank you! The war has been going on for three months, and a letter from home is worth ten thousand yuan!" "Yes, yes, we haven't received a letter from home for a long time!" "Wow, talking about it, suddenly there is a feeling
It feels like returning home!" Meng Wu'an smiled and nodded his thanks, reached out to take the briefcase and handed it to Shi Weifu: "I will leave this matter to you, and be sure to distribute the letter to everyone."
"Okay, don't worry, Chairman!" Shi Weifu responded with a smile. Looking at the bulging briefcase, he felt like a cat was scratching his head. He wanted to open it now to see if there was any letter from his family. Meng Wu'an asked with a smile.
Said: "I wonder if besides that, the chief executive hasn't asked you to give us a message?"
Stilwell glanced at the people around him and said honestly: "I do have something else to tell you, but I don't know whether I want to tell you alone or in front of everyone." "..."
Meng Wuan looked at Stilwell with some surprise. Seeing that his expression was sincere and he didn't mean to joke, he was speechless for a moment. It was originally just a polite word, because it is reasonable that Jiang Qiang would send him a telegram directly if something happened, and
He wasn't looking for someone to pass on the message, but Meng Wu'an didn't expect that he actually asked something. And because the incident happened so suddenly, he didn't know what he was saying. How did Meng Wu'an know whether the words needed to be kept secret or not.
"Chairman, let's go out and wait first!" Seeing Meng Wu'an silent, Shi Weifu stood up and said goodbye first. "Yes, yes, let's say goodbye first. Since it's something the chief executive has specially assigned, it's better to go first.
Let the chairman listen alone!" Xia Chen, Tong Weiwen and others also stood up and left the stage in a wise manner.
After everyone else left the office, Meng Wuan said with a smile: "Okay, there is no one else now! Stilwell, if you have anything to say, please feel free to say it!" Stilwell replied seriously: "Because
General Jiang was extremely dissatisfied after hearing that I mentioned that the Chongqing government was corrupt and incompetent, played night after night, and was especially brutal and cruel in recruiting young men.
Let me tell you that profit distribution to the National Government needs to be supervised. It cannot be given directly in cash as before. It is best to purchase weapons and equipment as needed to prevent this wealth from falling into the private pockets of some people!" "It turns out that
That’s what happened! I understand, thank you!”
Meng Wu'an nodded, basically understanding what Jiang Qiang meant. Not only did the matter itself not need to be kept secret, but it also had to be spread quietly in a small area. Jiang Qiang did this simply to seize the opportunity in advance.
He took the moral high ground and told the National Government and other parties in this way that he had actually been supporting the National Government on the frontal battlefield, but he would not tolerate the money spent being embezzled and misappropriated.
If other situations arise in the future, Jiang Qiang can make further changes or even terminate the cooperative relationship. This can be regarded as laying an ambush in advance. Stilwell said in a deep voice: "I don't know what kind of agreement you have with the National Government.
, but I can say responsibly that what General Jiang did was definitely a wise move. There are not many people in the National Government from top to bottom who are sincerely resisting Japan.
Especially those high-ranking military and political officials who have high-ranking officials and generous salaries, but have double-minded intentions and only live in dreams and dreams all day long, is really chilling. I really can't understand why a government that is facing annihilation still has so many corrupt officials.
, shouldn’t we work hard now and work together as one?”
Once the conversation started, he couldn't hold it back at all. Stilwell turned on the rant mode and recounted the tragic and angry events he had seen in detail. "Thank you for your sincerity, we will all keep it in our hearts!" Meng Wu'an felt quite moved.
I looked at Stilwell with emotion. It was not easy for an American to be so anxious and angry about the Chinese War of Resistance.
"My temperament is just like this. I like to go straight. I can't stand corruption and incompetence, and I can't stand those unfair things." Stilwell spread his hands and said: "My friends, I sincerely hope that you, China, can get rid of it as soon as possible.
Difficulties, those hard-working and kind-hearted civilians should not suffer such a serious disaster!"
"Thank you! I believe everything will be fine. Our chief will lead us from one victory to another, and we will definitely be able to rebuild the world in the future!" Meng Wu'an took a deep breath.
Jump. Except for being on the battlefield many times during the early days of the Anti-Japanese War, Meng Wuan lived in a favorable living environment most of the time. When he heard about the darkness and corruption in the war zone and the Kuomintang-controlled area, he was greatly shocked.
It turns out that this is the real era of war, this is the real life of human beings, this is the real tragic situation of China! Stilwell nodded and said: "I hope so too, and I even hope that we will fight side by side in the future.
Opportunities, because I know that the ambitions of the Japanese will not stop there, and they will definitely be enemies of the entire world in the future."
"I'm also looking forward to that day!" "Okay, then it's settled happily!" Meng Wu'an smiled and slapped Stilwell three times in a row, reading each other's heart from each other's eyes, and then both of them laughed.
He burst out laughing. In the next few days, Meng Wuan accompanied Stilwell around his company and entertained him with delicious food and drinks.
According to Jiang Qiang's instructions, Meng Wu'an worked hard to establish a good relationship with Stillwell, tied him to his warship, and accompanied him throughout the restaurant for several days, trying to find ways to try different flavors of food and entertainment for him.
program. After a few days, the relationship between the two quickly warmed up, and they almost became good friends who talked about everything. "You actually have such an advanced automated production workshop?"
"Wow, are these all movies shot by your own film studio? The visual effects are so shocking!" "Oh, it's so delicious and very cola! What a delicious crispy fried chicken and potato chips!" "Oh my God, it's really cool.
It’s unbelievable! The scale of this logistics center is so big!” You won’t know it until you see it, and you will be shocked when you see it. During the visit to the logistics base, commercial buildings, McDonald’s chain fast food restaurants, production workshops, modern cinemas, etc., Stilwell couldn’t stop thinking about it.
It stopped making a fuss, as if a mountain man was entering the city.
It was not that Stilwell had never seen the world. On the contrary, he had grown up in a civilized and developed big city in the United States, and his knowledge was far superior to that of people from other countries at the same time. However, during the visit, Stilwell discovered the strength and strength of Huaxing Trading Company.
The background was so terrifying that even he, an American, was dumbfounded and couldn't imagine that this behemoth in front of him had grown and grown in just over a year.
Stilwell once again had a new understanding of Jiang Qiang's magical powers, and was deeply aware of the horror of this mysterious oriental man. There seemed to be nothing he couldn't do in the world! From this, Subtly, Stilwell was regarded as
I completely turned into a fan, and started to admire Jiang Qiang even more. My normal perspective gradually changed to a look-up perspective.