March 25, 1946, will be a symbolic day in later generations, because on this day, China and the United States officially went to war, which meant that the Third World War officially began.
The Third World War is a term that has caused a lot of controversy in later generations. Whether it is the continuation of the Second World War, the beginning of the Third World War, or the Second Pacific War, one thing is certain. Unfortunately, it was from this day on that China replaced Germany and Japan and became the country with the highest level of hatred in the world.
At this time, the term "Beijing time" did not exist in the world. The West used to describe China's time. It used to be Guangzhou time, but now it is Chongqing time. At 3:30 pm Chongqing time, many foreign reporters in Chongqing have received A notice came from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I was told that the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs would hold a press conference at four o'clock. Chinese spokesperson Mei Lanshu would give a special explanation on the simultaneous assassination of the Chinese President and Prime Minister.
As a reporter for the New York Times based in Chongqing, Gowan has been in China for a year and a half. In the past, he mainly covered news about the Sino-Japanese war. Now, at the request of the headquarters, he has successfully turned his attention to Chinese politics. As well as people's livelihood, the change of the New York Times or the American audience's focus on China news can be regarded as a reference point for the development of Sino-US relations. From the initial close allies to the current neither enemies nor friends, it is not difficult to see from this The public relations department of the U.S. government is very good at guiding public opinion, and its ability to turn a deer into a horse is top-notch.
Because he did not know that the assassinations of Ouyang Yun and Chiang Kai-shek at the same time were planned by his compatriot Pris, Gao En attached great importance to this news and believed that it could be used to explain to the domestic people the intrigues and political struggles at the top of the Chinese government. cruel.
"Studying the history of China, you will find that the Chinese people have a glorious tradition of internal strife. It is no exaggeration to say that Chinese history is a history of Chinese internal strife... This has to be said to be a kind of sadness for being born in China..." On the way to the press conference room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Goun even came up with the above sentence for tomorrow's newsletter, and felt that such words and sentences would definitely arouse the enthusiasm of the domestic people for reading.
Perhaps it was precisely because Gao En had such complicated thoughts in his mind that when Mei Lanshu announced the results of the interrogation and took Prius out, Gao En's reaction was as if he had been struck by lightning. He sat there motionless for a second.
Gao En's status as a reporter for the New York Times made him quite famous in the circle of foreign journalists in Chongqing. Therefore, when Mei Lanshu dropped explosive information related to Americans, the reporters from other countries present mainly knew that Gao En was there. This man's eyes immediately turned to him. Many of them couldn't stand his behavior or just didn't like the United States, and there was no concealed teasing in their eyes.
"... is intolerable. In view of this despicable behavior of the U.S. government, China's wartime Supreme Command has made the following decisions: first, to terminate all alliances and cooperation with the United States; second, in order to retaliate against the U.S. government for its treatment of us Assassination of leaders, from now on, the Chinese government will regard the United States as a hostile country and reserves the right to seek justice through war..."
Regarding the content of this press conference, many well-informed foreign reporters already knew it before attending. Therefore, at the beginning of the press conference, Mei Lanshu went straight to the point and said, "The assassinations of Ouyang Yun and old Chiang Kai-shek were behind the scenes of the Americans." They were not too surprised when they heard the news.
Most reporters have been in China for a long time and have a certain understanding of the current Chinese government and the people in charge of the Chinese government. Therefore, they know that no matter what the truth is, the Chinese government cannot suffer this dumb loss. In addition, the secrets between the United States and Japan The conclusion of the treaty is already a recognized fact, so even if Price's U.S. citizenship is not clear, the Chinese will definitely let the Americans take the blame.
Quoting a well-known British reporter: Regardless of whether there is a person named Pres, or whether Pres is an American, with the character of the Chinese, will they admit that the assassination was due to a political struggle? It is absolutely impossible, so , the Americans have taken the blame.
However, even if the vast majority of foreign reporters have already acquiesced in the fact that the Americans will bear the blame, even if they were given 10,000 points of imagination, they would never have imagined that the Chinese government would go one step further and directly turn the blame into casus belli.
As the secret treaty between the United States and Japan has become a secret, the vast majority of foreign reporters know that sooner or later there will be a war between China and the United States. At the same time, out of their understanding of the international situation, they also believe that even if China and the United States really If a fight begins, the only party that will take the initiative will be the United States.
Journalists have many channels to understand various official and private information, so they know that despite the fact that the Chinese government is currently very powerful and not only has the absolute upper hand in the war against Japan, but also wants to have a lofty status in the world. However, as long as the United States If someone declares war on her, there will be a situation where she is besieged from all sides.
"Which one is a kind person, the British or the Russians? They may not dare to challenge China alone, but if they have the opportunity to beat up the lost dog, do you think they will turn a blind eye? No, it is absolutely impossible." This is what a reporter from a neutral country said. Comments on things.
A very objective comment, but now it seems that it is wrong. It is obvious that they underestimated the madness of the Chinese people.
After Mei Lanshu finished speaking, an official from the Information Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs who presided over the press conference came forward and said to the stunned reporters below: "This is question time. If you have any questions, you can ask them."
No one spoke, everyone was shocked or frightened by Mei Lanshu's words.
"Nima, this is China declaring war on the United States." The words in the mind of a reporter from a neutral country.
"I heard that right, China declared war on the United States." This was a question that suddenly appeared in the mind of a British reporter.
Five seconds, ten seconds, fifteen seconds, finally, a French reporter woke up first. He stood up excitedly and asked impatiently: "Madam spokesperson, may I ask what you meant by what you just said?" Does it mean that the Chinese government declares war on the U.S. government?"
Alarmed by his words, all reporters immediately focused their attention on Mei Lanshu's face.
The expression on Mei Lanshu's face was as calm as ever. She nodded towards the French reporter and said, "Mr. Reporter, your understanding is correct."
"Ah." Someone exclaimed, and then more hands were raised.
Gao En had also regained his consciousness at this time. His heart was beating loudly, and a voice shouted in his heart: "It's here, it's finally here."