Hopkins obviously understood what Yang Zhen said. He smiled and said with the same pun: "Yang, although chicken soup is good, the eating habits that Chinese and Americans have developed since childhood are As a result, we are still different in some aspects. Chicken soup is a good thing for Chinese people to regulate their bodies, but it may not be acceptable to Americans."
After that, Hopkins took a sip of the chicken soup that Yang Zhen served for him and said with a smile: "Yang, although I don't believe in your traditional Chinese medical skills, I still admire your Chinese food culture. At least I think this chicken soup is quite delicious."
"Although your country and our country are two different cultures, the vast majority of Americans do not reject Chinese culture, and even quite a few Americans still like Chinese food and culture very much, which is different from the so-called Japanese Compared with the so-called Russian cuisine, Chinese cuisine is more popular among Americans."
"At least I like Chinese food, far more than Japanese food such as sushi, sashimi, and sashimi, and Russian dishes such as red cabbage soup. But Yang, in many cases, American steak and barbecue Chicken is not without its merits. You can also try American food frequently. I think in many aspects, it is not inferior to your Chinese food."
"Yang, get more in touch with the outside world. You will find that besides Chinese food, there are also many delicious foods in this world. For example, the American turkey dinner is a delicious food. If you taste it, I think you will never forget it, and you will also experience the feelings of the immigrants on the Mayflower cargo ship."
The meaning of Yang Zhen's previous words is to ask Hopkins to consider the actual environment of the Anti-Japanese War when providing assistance, and to treat China as a true friend, not just a pawn that they can use. Don't just think about it. Let's take bullets for them. It will be beneficial to both sides if the Anti-Japanese Alliance develops and grows stronger.
Regarding Yang Zhen's pun, although he may not know what Tai Chi is, Hopkin has already become quite proficient in the traditional Tai Chi in Chinese official circles during his many years of official career. Si, in his answer, clearly told Yang Zhen that no matter what the United States did, it was because of the United States' strategic considerations.
Americans may not be able to accept your Chinese way of strategic thinking. Although the Anti-Japanese Alliance and the United States have some different interests, at least now the United States still regards the Anti-Japanese Alliance as a friend. Hopkins is at the end. I also hope that Yang Zhen can look at the problem with an American way of thinking.
Don't only see yourself, and always think that you are right. The United States has given you aid like a Thanksgiving turkey dinner, and you should be satisfied. What you should do is be grateful to the United States, not here They pick and choose and blame the United States.
At Hopkins's answer, Yang Zhen smiled and said: "Mr. Hopkins, although the American turkey dinner may not be as delicious and delicious as our Chinese Liao cuisine, I think if today's banquet , a turkey dinner and our authentic Liao cuisine are served together, I think this will be the most delicious lunch in the world."
"Of course, this delicacy will be far better than those uncivilized Japanese monkeys who eat raw meat such as sashimi, but with so many of us sharing it, the amount of turkey you provide must be enough. Of course, we will also provide a variety of Chinese delicacies to match your turkey dinner."
"Old friend, Chinese food emphasizes on having a complete color, aroma and flavor. The richer the ingredients, the more delicious the food will be. Just like the chicken stewed with mushrooms in your bowl, just having a chicken of sufficient size is not enough. If Without the local pine mushrooms, the heat will be slightly different. Compared with the chicken inside, the soup may be a bit larger, and the taste will be much different."
Taking the Tai Chi push hand from Hopkins, Yang Zhen turned it around and pushed back his words unchanged. Yang Zhen directly told Hopkins that as long as we join hands, the Japanese are nothing Question, if you can provide enough supplies, we will definitely go all out on the battlefield.
Our army is not afraid of sacrifice, but we need a sufficient amount of modern equipment to be strong enough to pose a threat to the Japanese army. If we do not have a sufficient amount of modern equipment, even if we can fight, we will not be able to face a large number of enemies. It's difficult to really achieve the results you want. I need all the materials you promised to be in place.
Yang Zhen kicked the ball into Hopkins' arms again. The experienced Hopkins naturally would not be easily persuaded by his words and lowered his head. He picked up a fork and forked a piece of lean meat on the plate and put it on the plate. After tasting it carefully in his mouth, Hopkins said leisurely: "Yang, although I am not proficient in how to make a table of sumptuous delicious food."
"But one thing is very clear to me. Whether a chef can satisfy the guests is not just about the amount of condiments. It ultimately depends on his cooking skills. Otherwise, no matter how many excellent condiments he has, he will not be able to satisfy his guests. But if you are not good at cooking, you may not be able to come back if you exceed your expectations."
"If this chef wants to attract more repeat customers and make his business more prosperous, then his cooking skills must meet the standards of customer satisfaction, so that he can have more income to purchase more and better food. Condiments, to learn deeper cooking skills, so that the dishes he makes will be even more outstanding."
"Only if the chef has superb cooking skills and the dishes he makes are very attractive, he will attract a steady stream of repeat customers. Just like the chef who is serving us today, I think I will miss him even after returning to the United States. He makes delicious food, but if his cooking skills are not good, then he will lose all sources of income and the restaurant will go bankrupt. You know, coming to this restaurant may not be the only choice for customers."
"The level of the chef's cooking skills is related to the prosperity of the restaurant, and even more related to whether the guests can eat delicious food. And whether the so-called delicious food made in the restaurant can be maintained and whether it meets the expectations of the guests. Standards are related to the current and future income of this restaurant, as well as the current and future income of this chef. Yang, my dear child, do you think this is true?"
Hopkins' meaning is obvious. Although I don't know how to command a war, I still understand the principles of war. It's no problem if you want to get more equipment, so please come up with more excellent ones and let them The United States has a satisfactory record.
If your achievements on the battlefield can meet the expectations of the United States, then a large amount of equipment and materials can be continuously shipped. If you cannot meet the expectations of the United States, then I am sorry that for the United States, the choice When it comes to aid recipients, China does not have no other options.
The reason why I came to the Northeast is that your previous record will make the United States feel that your current record is more in line with the interests of the United States. We can provide you with more help, but your record must be maintained for a long time. On the future battlefield, we must show our true strength instead of conserving our strength and using false things to fool others after obtaining materials and equipment from the United States.
In response to Hopkins's words, Yang Zhen used serving chopsticks to pick up a spoonful of Sixi meatballs for Hopkins, smiled and said: "Mr. Hopkins, how are the chef's skills? You can definitely take your time." Taste it, I think our Chinese chef, as long as he can get a sufficient quantity and quality of condiments, he will not let any of his friends down."
Yang Zhen and Hopkins were discussing the food here, but when the old man on the side heard the double entendres of the two people at the wine table, he looked at the two people meaningfully, especially Yang Zhen. Compared with the meeting on the first day, these words today made the old coach feel like a completely different person.
His stupid behavior towards Major General Stilwell a few days ago, his earnest words and intrigues during the negotiations with Hopkins, the superficial chatting and laughing at the wine table today, and the private infighting, which of these characters is the right one? It's the real him.
Countless thoughts passed through the old commander's mind in an instant, and he found that he could not see through the young man in front of him more and more, and he did not know that Yang Zhen had so many thoughts in his mind in a short period of time. , the target has been transferred to Admiral Wavell.
Hopkins, who has cirrhosis of the liver, cannot drink. Yang Zhen knows that he can't force it. If he really drinks this guy to meet their God, then all the ducks he has can fly, but Hopkins Admiral Wavell should have no excuse for not being able to drink.
Although Yang Zhen has been playing Tai Chi Push Hands with Hopkins for a long time, Yang Zhen is still very interested and has no intention of stopping completely. It's just that this time the target is changed from Hopkins to Admiral Wavell. If It is said that Yang Zhen and Hopkins use food to compare power, then he and Admiral Wavell use wine to compare people.
Raising his glass, Yang Zhen said to General Wavell: "General Wavell, as a soldier, I admire you for your great achievements in the Middle East. I would also like to congratulate you and your colleagues here. You were able to achieve such great results against a weak enemy. As for the subsequent failure, I still don't think it was a mistake in your deployment and command."
"Although you and I have different nationalities, we are all soldiers. We Chinese have an old saying, "You are lying drunk on the battlefield, Lord Mo Xiao". How many people have fought in ancient times. It is talking about soldiers under cruel war conditions. We don't know our We will be there tomorrow. On the battlefield, we are for justice, for our motherland and compatriots, but off the battlefield, we also need a certain amount of relaxation."
"Admiral Wavell, I hope we drank this glass of wine together. Firstly, to celebrate our official alliance. From today on, we will officially fight for the same goal on different battlefields. Secondly, we are also fighting for the same goal." In our unforeseen future, if we drink a glass of wine, you and I are both soldiers, and we should not compete with anyone but wine." Yang Zhen's words of persuasion made General Wavell not want to drink this glass of wine. You have to drink it. As a soldier who is also experiencing life and death, Yang Zhen’s words of persuasion to drink are very sincere. In the First World War, he lost an eye, and Admiral Wavell was used to seeing life and death. It can be said that I have a deep understanding of Yang Zhen's words.
After hesitating for a moment, Admiral Wavell picked up the wine glass and gently touched it with Yang Zhen and said: "Yang, although I hate drinking and rarely drink, your words clearly moved me. I think we We should not just toast to these two things, we should also add a victory that we all look forward to, and look forward to our joint victory over our enemies."