Zhuang Jihua turned his head and looked at it, but it was Bai Xiude, a reporter from Times magazine. Zhang Tingye and Tang Shizun's faces changed slightly. Mei Youlan in the reporters couldn't help frowning. Looking at Zhuang Jihua's eyes full of worry, Weber also expressed his thoughtful spirit.

On the third day of restoration of Wuhan, Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling arrived in Wuhan: On the liberation of Jinan, Chiang Kai-shek also arrived in Jinan quickly. The influence of Peking and Tianjin was far greater than that of Wuhan, but Chiang Kai-shek had not arrived for a long time, which inevitably caused many thoughts from outsiders.

"The victory of the North China Conference was decided. The Chairman had already sent a congratulatory message, but the reason why he had not arrived yet?" Zhuang Jihua paused when he said this and said meaningfully: "Don't you know, have guests come to Chongqing recently?"

There were indeed guests in Chongqing. Sino-Soviet relations were on the verge of breaking down. President Roosevelt sent special envoy Hopkins to mediate. Hopkins first went to London, communicated with Churchill in London and then went to Moscow. He stayed in Moscow for four days before flying to Chongqing.

In the spring, the mountains beside the road are blooming in the spring breeze, and the fragrance is floating in the air. Huangshan Villa is at the most beautiful moment of the year.

Hopkins got out of the car and took a deep breath of the fresh air in the mountains. He looked up and saw Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling standing at the door of the villa. Today, Chiang Kai-shek is still wearing traditional Chinese leather outfits, rather than the American military uniform just confirmed by the Military Commission. Soong Mei-ling is also wearing a traditional Chinese cheongsam, but she added a white jacket to the cheongsam.

"Chairman, congratulations to you, your ** team has achieved a huge victory in North China." Hopkins held Chiang Kai-shek's hand, and a smile appeared on Chiang Kai-shek's face. This smile was completely different from a few years ago in Hopkins' eyes, and he was more confident.

"Thank you, this is our common victory." Hopkins strengthened his judgment. Today's Chiang Kai-shek is no longer the doubtful leader a few years ago, and his behavior is full of confidence.

"Madam, you are still so beautiful, and time seems to have no effect on you." Hopkins continued to compliment.

Soong Mei-ling smiled softly: "Mr. Hopkins, we have been looking forward to you for a long time. Is President Roosevelt okay?"

"Thank you, Madam, the President is very good. He asked the Chairman and Madam to convey to you. He is looking forward to receiving the Chairman and Madam in Washington."

This was equivalent to sending an invitation. Chiang Kai-shek did not answer immediately, but turned around and invited Hopkins into the house. After a few steps, he slowly said: "Thank you very much, but at this stage I don't have time to go to Washington. In another year, we will see the end of the war. At that time, I think I will go to Washington to thank the President for his great assistance."

Soong Mei-ling was very satisfied. In the past, Chiang Kai-shek's answers were often stiff when facing such a sudden invitation, but today it was not. It was very decent and could be said to be perfect.

However, rejection was still rejection. Hopkins was a little stunned and then realized that Chiang Kai-shek was expressing dissatisfaction with him coming to Moscow first. In Chiang Kai-shek's view, Hopkins coming to Moscow first means that the United States attaches more importance to the Soviet Union's demands. This rejection was also Chiang Kai-shek telling him that he would not make much concessions to the Soviet Union.

Hopkins smiled faintly and followed Chiang Kai-shek into the living room. Both sides sat down separately. After a few more greetings, Hopkins brought the topic to the point.

"The President is very worried about the current Sino-Soviet relations. The war against German fascism and Japanese militarism has entered a critical moment. If there is a division between our allies, it will seriously affect our common cause. The President sent me to hope that both China and the Soviet Union can restrain themselves and resolve their differences peacefully."

Chiang Kai-shek's eyes flashed. Hopkins' purpose was already clear. Chiang Kai-shek convened three meetings and had already made plans. He said slowly: "Since the 26th year of the Republic of China, we have fought against the invasion of the Japanese army. We have made great sacrifices for this. Why do we have to make such a great sacrifice? Why do we have to endure so much pain? The purpose is only one, to maintain the unity of the country and the dignity of the nation. What is the reason for the development of Sino-Soviet relations to this extent today? Who is the responsibility? Soviet Russia, they provoked trouble in Xinjiang, attempting to split and divide Xinjiang from our country.

Chiang Kai-shek's tone became more and more severe: "The rebel documents we seized prove that the Xinjiang rebellion was completely commanded by the Soviet Union, and was personally commanded by the Soviet Minister of Internal Affairs Beria. It is headquartered in Almaty. Four regiments of the Soviet Union's Ministry of Internal Affairs have joined the Xinjiang rebels, and two brigades of the Méng Gu army have joined the Xinjiang rebels. Mr. Hopkins, you didn't expect that the Japanese army occupied a large number of Soviet and Méng Gu territory. Their army did not go to the front line of the anti-Japanese war, but used to attack allies." Hopkins looked serious and felt very embarrassed. Although there was no direct evidence, the signs of the Soviet Union instigating Xinjiang rebellion were very obvious. This was recognized in the Chongqing diplomatic circle. But so far, the Chinese government has not obtained direct evidence, but judging from Chiang Kai-shek's tone, the Chinese government has obtained direct evidence.

The Chinese people have occupied a moral high point. Hopkins said in his heart, but his expression was relatively calm. He looked at Chiang Kai-shek sincerely: "We understand your country's concerns about the situation in Xinjiang. I also had a conversation with Marshal Stalin in Moscow. He agreed that Xinjiang is the inherent territory of China and that the Soviet Union does not support the rebels in Xinjiang. However, Marshal Stalin is worried that the rebellion in Xinjiang will spread to the territory of the Soviet Union. So he hopes that the Chinese team can negotiate with the rebels in Xinjiang to a certain extent. In addition, he is also worried about the situation in Méng Gu."

When Hopkins said this, he couldn't help but think of the heavy face of the Kremlin owner. Stalin's tone was full of threat. The "Zhong"** team entered the "Zhong" and almost all the pseudo-méng troops in the "Zhong" area turned against each other, allowing the "Zhong"** team to successfully occupy the south of the desert. One three-pointer fell into the control of the "Zhong"** team, and the "Zhong"** team seemed to be still unsatisfied and prepared to cross the desert and continue northward.

The Soviet Union and the Méng Army were not to be outdone. The two armies launched an attack on the Japanese army from the north and west. In fact, it was not the Japanese army, but the puppet méng army. Surprisingly, the puppet méng army had no resistance when facing the "China" team, but the Soviet Union and the Méng army were very tenacious. Under the attack of the Soviet army, they retreated step by step but never stopped fighting.

The Soviet army accused the Pingzhang team of supporting the puppet army at the back and providing logistical support to the puppet army. The maintenance also showed the captured puppet army weapons, which were clearly engraved with the confessions of the captured puppet army officers.

From the current perspective, China has the upper hand in Xinjiang and the ancient capitals of Méng. However, both the White House and Chongqing know that this is only temporary. Once the Soviet Union recovers from the European battlefield, China is still unable to compete with the Soviet Union.

"Xinjiang and the ancient Chinese are both inherent territories of China. For hundreds of years, China's previous governments have not recognized the ancient Chinese." Chiang Kai-shek's tone was slightly slowed down, but his expression was still very serious: "Mr. Hopkins, you can look at the history of China. The ancient Chinese was under the bayonet of the Soviet Union. This undoubtedly turned the ancient Chinese into a colony of the Soviet Union. What's more, the Soviet Union was still eyeing the northeastern region of our country. We have to be vigilant about this."

Before Hopkins could speak, Soong Mei-ling interrupted: "Mr. Hopkins, gcism is a threat to the democratic world, and this has never changed. At present, our alliance with them is only temporary. We must stop them in the ancient and Far East, prevent them from entering the Northeast and North Korea, and only in this way can we limit them."

Hopkins was silent. Soong Mei-ling's view was not novel. Many people in the United States also held this view, including important figures in the Democratic Party. They were dissatisfied with Roosevelt's policy toward the Soviet Union. They were only suppressed by Roosevelt with his prestige with his pong, so they did not cause trouble in parliament.

"In the past year, we have achieved great victory," Hopkins decided to change the perspective: "But it is undeniable that Germany and Japan still have great strength. China and the Soviet Union are important forces in the world's anti-fascist camp. If we cannot maintain unity, the only thing that benefits will be our common enemy."

Hopkins looked at Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling very sincerely: "The president is very worried about Sino-Soviet relations. He is very worried. If Sino-Soviet conflicts in Méng and Xinjiang, I don't know if the Chairman also has such concerns?"

"We certainly have this kind of concern," Soong Mei-ling replied before Chiang Kai-shek. She glanced at Chiang Kai-shek and said with a smile: "But it doesn't depend on us. Mr. Hopkins, you know, in Cairo and Tehran, we have a decision. Méng Gu will vote after the war to decide the future of Méng Gu. We want to know if this resolution is still valid?"

Hopkins was a little surprised. He frowned slightly, then nodded affirmatively: "Of course, this is our well knowledge."

Soong Mei-ling spoke easily. The reason why she spoke before Chiang Kai-shek was worried that Chiang Kai-shek would die. China's offensive in the ancient times had reached its maximum extent. Using the pseudo-méng army to block the Soviet army had consumed most of Wei Lihuang's material. Wei Lihuang repeatedly called for an increase in the logistics supply to the military, but the logistics pressure was too high.

After the revival of North China, there were tens of millions of refugees and unprecedented food pressure. Zhuang Jihua estimated that it would not be relieved until the summer harvest. During this period, all of them had to be transported from the Two Lakes and the Four 11, and the transportation pressure was extremely high.

The country has been liberated, but the damage caused by the war is difficult to eliminate in a short period of time. Wuhan, Xuzhou, Jinan and Tianjin are very damaged, production has not been restored, a large number of workers are unemployed, and the country's finances and difficulties are in the face of difficulties.

"Mr. Hopkins" Chiang Kai-shek said: "We have shown restraint. In the Méng Gu, our team has stopped moving forward. We ask the Soviet Union to stop supporting the rebels in Xinjiang. In the Méng Gu, the current situation can be maintained. The Méng Gu issue can be handled in accordance with the Cairo Agreement and the Tehran Agreement after the war, and the Méng Gu people will decide."

Speaking of this, Chiang Kai-shek emphasized: "This is the attitude of the National Government. In fact, we are not worried about the Xinjiang issue. The National Government has the ability to quell the rebellion in Xinjiang."

Hopkins breathed a light tone. He had already noticed that Chiang Kai-shek's attitude had loosened. He began to think about what Chiang Kai-shek wanted. According to the reports of Weidemai and Gauss, the troops mobilized from Jiangnan and the northwest had arrived in the Dihua area. Hu Zongnan's victory in the Ashan area completely curbed the rebels' offensive and won time for suppressing the rebels. Moreover, the "China-China team gathered heavily in the Ashan area and also restrained the méng army's actions, making the méng army dare not let go and advance eastward.@.
Chapter completed!