"... He lied. The equipment of the Xuebing Army is far superior to that of the Japanese army. As for the training, from what I have seen, it is better than any army in the world. However, I agree with him. The Japanese army is not invincible. The conditions for defeating them are actually very simple, that is, you must have a brave heart. I have dealt with General Ouyang Yun many times before. He gave me the impression that he is a principled person and is sophisticated. Well, It's not an exaggeration to describe him as cunning. Although he is not yet thirty years old, I don't know if he meant to say this first, but now it seems that this was definitely the best excuse at the time. Yes, it was just an excuse. To use a Chinese proverb I just learned, this is called a thousand pounds. Australia is now the territory of the Americans. From what I know about Churchill, he will never take chestnuts from the fire for the Americans and Australians. Churchill thought that Ouyang Yun would definitely do the same. If he thinks this way, then he stands on the level of justice and morality and can use the power of the Americans to force the Xuebing Army to give up command in Southeast Asia. However, General Ouyang Yun did not accept the move at all, and the attention of the attendees was attracted On to 'Braveheart'..." Wavell wrote in his diary that day,
The meeting that day did not make substantial progress. What Roosevelt wanted most urgently was the crisis in Australia. Therefore, he hoped to withdraw the Philippine Department to Australia and strengthen the strength there. Although Churchill had just promised to form a new Z Fleet to assist in the war. , but Roosevelt knew that it was just a convoy used by the British to evacuate the British mainland. Their destination could not be Australia at all, it could only be the Arabian Sea. Ouyang Yun actually did not see through Churchill's trick, but his keen I sensed that there must be a conspiracy, so I didn't accept the move at all.
The meeting failed to achieve substantial progress, but Ouyang Yun became famous for his "brave heart." As the Times of the United Kingdom and the New York Times of the United States successively reported Ouyang Yun's speech, "You must have a heart." "Have a brave heart" has been recognized and praised by the people of the Allies. At the most difficult time in the British Peninsula, "Have a brave heart" has become the most common phrase used by British people to encourage each other in difficult times.
The next day, still in front of the Pyramid of Khufu, the tripartite delegations once again attended the meeting. Roosevelt felt that he could no longer let the meeting become a mere formality. Otherwise, the United States' efforts to save Australia would be in vain, and the U.S. military would be completely passive in the Far East. So he formally proposed to first coordinate the positions of China, the United States and Britain towards Japan, and pointed out that they should be consistent in the purpose of the war against Japan and the punitive measures against Japan. The specific content was to stop and punish the Japanese army's aggressive behavior and deprive Japan of its first victory since 1914. All islands acquired or occupied in the Pacific since the World War will be returned to China. Japan must withdraw from all lands seized by force. The allies will have the responsibility to help Korea become free and independent within a certain period of time. The allies' requirements for Japan are: Unconditional surrender. If this goal is not achieved, we will fight until the last moment.
Roosevelt drew a few lines, and both Churchill and Ouyang Yun expressed their support. However, in terms of specific content, the two men once again began to fight openly and secretly. Ouyang Yun first proposed that as a member of the Allies, he firmly believed that the Allies would be able to win and believed that they would pay a huge amount for victory. The sacrificed Chinese people are entitled to enjoy the dividends brought by victory. They have put forward sovereignty claims to Hong Kong, Macau and the Far East cut off by Soviet Russia, and asked the Allied countries to abandon their colonial behavior in Northeast China, Xinjiang and Mongolia. Ouyang Yun said this. It was so cruel that even Roosevelt, not to mention Churchill, did not expect it. After he finished speaking, he was stunned for a few seconds. Churchill immediately launched a fierce counterattack. He first mentioned Xinjiang, Mongolia and Northeast China. and the Far East of the Soviet Union, mocking Ouyang Yun without any scruples: "Joseph will never agree to your promise. I dare to assert that if you dare to make these requests in front of him, he will smash your head with a pipe, haha." "
Roosevelt also shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said to Ouyang Yun: "General Ouyang, I understand your mood in making these requests, but I think it is better for us to be more pragmatic. Now that the axis of evil is raging around the world, we should first think about how to defeat them. ." Then he said seriously: "I think that what I just mentioned has fully taken into account China's interests and the feelings of the Chinese people, so I think this should be a declaration that all three of us can accept."
Ouyang Yun leaned back on the chair, took out a cigarette and lit it, then crossed his legs and took a puff and said: "Mr. President, I don't think so. I am still confident in defeating the axis of evil, and I can take responsibility." Even without foreign help, we can definitely defeat Japan and reach the Japanese mainland. During this period, what I am thinking more about is actually another thing. What is certain is that this is the war of the century. In the future, the world structure will inevitably undergo new changes. Humanity is developing and civilization is progressing. Mr. President, this kind of thing that relies on the suffering of people in other countries cannot continue. In the future, around the world, What role should China play?"
Before Ouyang Yun finished speaking, Churchill couldn't hold back his anger. Since the outbreak of this world war, Britain has suffered the most losses. The reason why Britain is known as the empire on which the sun never sets is because it has colonies all over the world, but Now, whether in North Africa or the Far East, almost all British colonies are being threatened by the axis of evil or even have been occupied. That's all. What scares the British is that national independence movements are breaking out in almost all colonial countries. This made him worried that even if Britain could eventually defeat Germany and Japan, its national strength would be greatly reduced in the end. What would it do to maintain its rule over the colonies? Ouyang Yun's words were heart-wrenching, and the expressions of all the British people present changed. ,
"General Ouyang, I think this is a paradox. Our British Empire is not an invader. Our actions are to popularize civilization so that people in uncivilized countries and regions can also shine with the light of civilization. Your Excellency, I ask you Apologize to the Queen's Government for your irresponsible words about steel." Churchill said sharply towards Ouyang Yun, and then turned to Roosevelt: "Mr. President, as an ally, General Ouyang actually said such irresponsible words. I feel that as the sponsor of the meeting, You should help our country restore its reputation and ask General Ouyang to apologize to our government."
After Churchill, Wavell and other British participants also stood up and opened fire on Ouyang Yun, asking him to apologize.