Chapter three hundred and thirty fourth true allies
Ouyang Yun's current performance was completely different from that of the day. This made McIntyre and Stilwell, who were used to his tough attitude, very uncomfortable. At this time, they could see the gap between them and Roosevelt. Roosevelt As if they had expected this scene, they followed Ouyang Yun's intention and took over. However, they sat aside with stiff expressions, unable to adjust their mentality for a long time.
After some coy posturing, Ouyang Yun got to the point: "Mr. President, you should have felt that we do not trust the British. Regardless of the combat effectiveness of the British army, we are now allies and comrades in the same trench. However, you I saw that they actually directly rejected our request for Hong Kong. Mr. President, this is not the attitude that allies should have. Compared with the British, I think the American government and people are like this." He raised his eyebrows as he spoke. Thumbs up: "The action of returning the Boxer Indemnity made us feel the goodwill of the U.S. government and people. Mr. President, Prime Minister Churchill should really learn from you. Gentlemen should have a broad and compassionate mind. This is also The vision a big country should have when dealing with world affairs..."
Ouyang Yun seemed to be chattering a little, but Roosevelt was always very patient, while McIntyre and Stilwell couldn't sit still. "What on earth does the Chinese general want to do?" Both of them had this idea in their minds and were worried. , After these few days of interaction, they had a certain understanding of Ouyang Yun's way of doing things, and they increasingly concluded that he had ruthless means against the British behind him. They couldn't help but worry about whether the president could withstand the pressure.
Sure enough, about a quarter of an hour later, the meat show came, "...I don't agree with Prime Minister Churchill's plan. If the Japanese army is defeated, they can retreat to the Denver defense line. I stick to my previous judgment. The key to the Japanese army's attack on Indochina is It is to open a western front against our country. Now that our army of more than 300,000 is blocking its front, it is impossible for the Japanese army to achieve this goal. In this case, they will not send reinforcements from Australia as planned by Prime Minister Churchill. Mr. President, There is something I don't know whether to say or not." Ouyang Yun stopped talking and looked at Roosevelt.
"General Ouyang Yun, you have nothing to be afraid of. I personally and the U.S. government have great trust in you and the Xuebingjun. We are happy to become friends with you."
Ouyang Yun smiled and said with shame: "It seems that I misjudged the relationship between us. This is my responsibility. So from the standpoint of a friend, I must give you advice, even if it is as Prime Minister Churchill wishes. , established the Allied Army Southeast Asia General Command in Myanmar, then I think they will not really launch a counterattack. Although the war is a matter at the national level, the executors are the army and soldiers. Mr. President, please forgive me, just Judging from what I saw and heard during my stay in Indochina and India, the British did not control their Far Eastern colonies to the extent that they could do anything with their hands. I thought that if they insisted on having their own way in this matter, If you do, you will definitely fall into trouble."
Because of the close relationship between Britain and the United States, Roosevelt could not express a clear position on this topic, but said vaguely: "I will remind Prime Minister Churchill that this war of the century will definitely change many things, and they should be aware of it." Prepare." Then, with a straight expression, he asked Ouyang Yun: "General, do you have any good suggestions on how to ease the situation in Australia? You are much more knowledgeable about military affairs than I am."
"Reinforcements are necessary. If what Prime Minister Churchill said is true, then it is impossible for the Japanese army to make another major breakthrough in Australia in a short period of time. I think that with this buffer period, your army should be able to get reinforcements in place."
Ouyang Yun did not mention the Philippines at all, which seemed like he said nothing to Roosevelt, which made him a little disappointed. However, he then thought that since Ouyang Yun could take the initiative to come to the door, it meant that he was aware of this problem, so he gritted his teeth and said: " We will not count on the British fleet. General, you may not know that the Queen's Government is preparing to evacuate the British Peninsula, and this fleet should be used by them to protect the evacuation fleet."
Ouyang Yun paid little attention to the war situation in Europe. Firstly, it was too far away from China. Secondly, because he was familiar with this period of war history, he took it for granted that the British could defend the homeland and persist until the Allied forces began their major counterattack. After listening to Roosevelt's words The passage, "The power of butterflies" jumped out of his mind instantly, and he couldn't help but feel excited and worried at the same time. The excited person was that China would be given a broader stage this time; the worried person was that he didn't know whether he would burn himself with fire and bring World War II to another ending. , and if all other fronts of the allies failed, he did not dare to continue thinking about it,
Roosevelt thought he was shocked by the news of the bombing. He sighed and said: "General, you don't have to worry. The British Peninsula has lost its meaning under the indiscriminate bombing of Nazi Germany. The withdrawal of the British troops will test the strength of other countries." We can open up new fronts in local areas, and perhaps we can launch a counterattack in North Africa first."
Ouyang Yun seemed to have not heard what he said and stared at him and asked an irrelevant question: "President Roosevelt, please give me an accurate estimate of how long it will take to complete the reconstruction of your country's Pacific Fleet."
This question was so unexpected that Roosevelt was stunned for a while before deciding to answer truthfully, saying: "It will take at least another year."
"Can Australia hold on for a year?"
Roosevelt smiled bitterly: "General MacArthur said that based on the current development of the war, they can only hold on for three months at most."
Ouyang Yun stood up and walked around with a frown on his face. Suddenly, he stopped and looked at Roosevelt and said, "Mr. President, I think we should continue the next meeting as a true ally."
"I have always regarded your army and your government as true allies." Roosevelt looked at him with sincerity in his eyes: "In Australia, we need the help of your army, General. There is no need to hold on to the Philippines anymore. I hope you can help us evacuate the Philippine department to Australia, as well as our military in Taiwan, Australia now cannot do without them."
"Why not bring reinforcements from home, Mr. President, please forgive me, your Philippine department is already completely exhausted."
Stilwell, who was listening quietly, could not help but frown and was about to stand up, but McIntyre caught him in time and shook his head firmly at him.
If it weren't for Guo Kui's Second Expeditionary Army, the American Philippine troops would indeed have been exhausted. Of course, out of military honor, Stilwell would never admit this.
Roosevelt remained very sincere and said slowly: "General, after the Pacific Fleet was attacked, our country no longer has long-distance projection capabilities in the Pacific. Moreover, our general reported that after your army's training, the Philippine Department's The combat effectiveness has been qualitatively improved, and Australia needs a force with combat experience."