"What? The Duke of Windsor and his wife ran away from the Bahamas?" Churchill was shocked when he heard this bolt from the blue. His hands shook and the cigar ashes fell on his pants, but he was unaware of it. "When did this happen?"

“It’s been a while, maybe 2-3 weeks.”

"How did he run? 2-3 weeks? Joke!" Churchill was furious, "Where is the person in charge of guarding him? I'll ask carefully the Director Menzies."

In order to avoid interference from the pro-German Duke of Windsor, the British government arranged it to serve as governor in the Bahamas, the northernmost part of the West Indies, and also arranged personnel to secretly monitor.

"Our people are dead!" Menzies also received information, but the news he reported made Churchill even more worried. "It's not 2-3 weeks, at least one month. I just received information and someone saw him appearing in Lisbon."

"Lisbon?" Churchill didn't care about pursuing the whole thing now. It was obvious that there were not many people in the Bahamas who could restrict the Duke of Windsor. If someone deliberately wanted to save this important person, it would be easy to succeed. The communication conditions were so underdeveloped and the navigation conditions were poor. Didn't Emperor Napoleon also return to Paris from Elba Island?

"What is he doing in Lisbon? Are he going to surrender to the Germans?" Churchill immediately thought of a possibility, "is it through the Brazil-Portugal line?"

Although Menzies had no evidence, his intuition told him that this guess was correct. As for whether Portugal was still someone who took action under the name of Portugal, it would be unknown. If it weren't for France's declaration of war on Britain, Churchill decided to take action first and further seize France's only remaining colonies in the West Indies and French Guiana in South America, the news might have been blocked for a longer time.

"What do they want to do? Are they going to get rid of me and the king?" Churchill was so furious that he was mad. "This is betrayal, this is treason. Who is causing trouble behind the scenes? I want to hang them one by one."

"I'm afraid...it's very difficult." Menzies spoke with difficulty.

"Hmm?" Churchill raised his head, and a cold light came out of his eyes, and asked in a deep voice, "Do you know something?"

"I don't know about this. I have not intervened in matters with the big shots except for traitors who may exist in the top leaders under your order."

"Then what do you mean by saying this?"

"Someone saw the former Prime Minister Baldwin visit the king. What they said is unknown, but His Majesty's expression is very heavy..."

When Churchill heard the words Baldwin, he knew that the problem was big. Baldwin was a big boss in the Conservative Party. He served as prime minister three times. He had a much deeper qualification than Chamberlain and the Earl of Halifax. He did not believe that Baldwin, who was already in his twilight years, would have something to pay homage to the king. There must be a shocking conspiracy here.

"Can you find a way to figure out the situation? This is very important for Great Britain." Churchill did not dare to act rashly, and decided to open the gap first through the intelligence system.

"Actually, I suggest you go and visit your Majesty directly, which may be better."

"I understand, I'll go to see you tonight." Churchill nodded and immediately thought, "No, I will accept the questioning of the members of the parliament tonight, and I must attend..."

"How is the local area?"

"As for the land, it may be necessary for a new king who is brave enough to sacrifice his personal reputation and interests." George VI said sobbingly, "I told them that I would rather abdicate than divide Great Britain, but they told me that this was the best choice."

"They put pressure on you? Use all kinds of means to force you?"

"No, they are begging me, hoping that I can think about the long-term interests of Britain. Winston, I really don't know that the situation has worsened to this situation, and I don't know that the people are so difficult..." George VI covered his face and cried, "I don't want to escape, nor do I want to surrender, but I can't watch the people suffer. They told me that since this summer, due to malnutrition, the premature rate of infants has increased by 14 times. People are our foundation, and the British Empire cannot have a future."

"So, what is their logic? Retreat the natives to Canada?"

"If you are willing to go to Canada, the government will arrange the plane and transportation conditions to evacuate. If you are unwilling to go, you will continue to stay in your hometown. They hope that you will lead the government to Canada, and they will form a new government in the mainland and support the new king."

"Then they can be loyal to Hitler?"

"I don't know how to arrange the follow-up."

"Is it a small group of ambitious people who are making trouble?" Churchill was extremely annoyed. "I will let them know the consequences."

"It's not a small group, it's a lot of people. He showed me a joint signature document, which was filled with the names of MPs. I counted it, including at least 70% of MPs, across the Conservatives, Labor, Liberals and Independents. Although they all said they were personal opinions, I don't think it's simple." George VI regained some emotions and said calmly, "Today's Congress has questions about you about France. If you refuse to accept it, there will be an impeachment case against the government next week or next month. In addition, many MPs expressed strong dissatisfaction with the transfer of shipyard workers."

Churchill was deeply shocked by the 70% ratio. He realized that the hands behind him had been successfully combined. Baldwin could not have such great energy alone. Now he was in a mess. When he thought of the terrible prospect of "restoration", he was a little restless. What's worse is that judging from the performance of Menzies' words today, the intelligence agency should be informed. There are only two possible situations at present: First, Menzies himself has defected to the other party; Second, the other party is too big, and even Menzies has to retreat.

"Can you give me full and comprehensive authorization?" Churchill made a gesture, and the implication was self-evident.

"No! Don't even think about it!" George VI flatly refused. "He is my brother. No matter what he wants to do, it's for the good of this country. What's more, he told me the truth so openly that I can't use such despicable means."

"Your Majesty..." Churchill stamped his feet in a hurry.

"You can consider the migration matter again, but I don't allow you to think about Duke Windsor. If you dare to touch a hair, I will announce my abdication tomorrow!" George VI was extremely determined, "This position was originally what he gave way to me, and it's no big deal to return it to him again. At least we can't kill each other."

After Churchill left, Queen Elizabeth walked out of the inner temple and asked with concern and concern: "Will there be a civil war?"
Chapter completed!