Zhang Si was a few times over the second time, but he was able to confirm that Zhuang Jihua had a way to convince Chiang Kai-shek... As expected, Chiang Kai-shek called and ordered Liu Wenhui to lead the 24th Army into Tibet. At the same time, he ordered the establishment of the Xikang headquarters under the southwest camp, and appointed He Guoguang as the director of the headquarters, and the stationed in Xichang. Ren Naiqiang Xiang Chuanyi was the deputy director of the Xikang headquarters.

Chiang Kai-shek's intentions were very clear to lure Liu Wenhui away from the mountain. He Guoguang was allowed to enter Xikang and defend the important roads of Sichuan, Tibet and Yunnan, but he also implemented a balance in specific personnel and took into account the interests of the central and local governments, which could be accepted by both parties.

The conflict shocked Lhasa. For a time, the upper-class people in Lhasa were intertwined with shock and anger. Re Zhen was the commander of the troops to mobilize the troops, while the British took the opportunity to make trouble. The British government issued a public statement asking the National Government to take a restrained attitude towards the conflict and maintain stability.

However, the Chinese government's reaction was firm and firm. Foreign Minister Wang Chonghui held a press conference and announced that the conflict was a conspiracy initiated by separatists in the Tibetan army against the central government under the instigation of Western imperialism. The central government will never tolerate such behavior. It will be regarded as the same as Japanese invasion. It will resolutely fight back. The Chinese government reiterated that ** is part of China's territory, and the problem is China's internal affairs and no one can interfere.

Although the Chinese government did not name the British, the origin of the Central Daily News and Ta Kung Pao and other news media have been rumored to publish the origin of the problem, pushing the UK to the civil trial stage. Protests of student citizens broke out in Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu, Guangzhou and other places.

Military, Liu Wenhui's actions were also very fast. Zhuang Jihua handed over the "military automobile regiment and a hundred trucks affiliated to the Southwest Camp to the 24th Army and drove along the newly built "Tibet Highway". In ten days, the vanguard arrived in Chamdo and met with Wu Zhongxin who was waiting there.

The development of the situation was completely within Zhuang Jihua's expectations. In late September, the Soviet army advanced to eastern Poland. Poland collapsed more rapidly, and Warsaw surrendered at the end of September. The battles of Poland were gathered, and the winning German army turned to the western front. The British and French coalition forces were waiting for the battle, huddled behind the Maginot line, waiting for the German attack.

The pressure from Germany forced Britain to adjust its Far East policy. British Ambassador to Japan Cleki negotiated with Japanese Foreign Minister Arita in his previous life. The negotiations were held in June. This life was postponed due to China's tenacious resistance. The Arita Cleki Agreement was signed in early October.

In this agreement, Britain made a major concession to Japan, and Britain "fully acknowledged" the "actual situation in China" caused by Japan; recognized that Japan enjoyed "special requirements" in its occupied areas; and promised that "there are no intentions to sponsor any actions and factors that prevent the Japanese army or that are beneficial to the Japanese army."

Once the agreement was announced, it immediately caused an uproar in China. Both the Kuomintang and the Communist Party and all parties attacked each other. Foreign Minister Wang Chonghui summoned the British ambassador to China and filed a strong protest against him, demanding that the British government clearly state whether it still complies with the openness of the nine countries, and whether the openness of the nine countries is still valid for the UK? Can the Japanese army act arbitrarily in the British Concession?

Under pressure from China, the UK issued a statement saying that the Arita Claic Agreement did not harm China's interests. The British government only acknowledged the actual situation that had already occurred. "The Queen's Government has never given up the responsibility that was promised in the nine countries." Unexpectedly, this sentence was spread to China. Yuzhou Evening News published an article titled "Chamberlain is farting" to refute: "Prime Minister Chamberlain said that the British government never intended to give up the responsibility that was granted by the nine countries, but the nine countries openly and clearly promised to safeguard China's sovereignty, counting from September 18th. What responsibilities has the UK assumed for seven years?

What happened recently proves that Britain and Japan are both ill-intentioned and they do not hide their ambitions for the sacred world. We must fight wolves at the front door and tigers at the back door.

Compatriots, we have suffered countless shames over the past century. This war is an opportunity for our nation to be reborn from the fire and a time for us to rebuild our nation’s glory. The British were playing in Munich, the Far East. I thought that sacrificing China could be exchanged for their security in the Far East. The facts will tell them that this is a dream! The peace of Chamberlain’s generation has only lasted for two years, and Munich, the Far East will not exceed this time.

We hope to get help, which will make us lose less and the chance to defeat the Japanese will be faster, but we will never ask for help! There is no external help. It is very good! After victory, you don’t have to pay back favors!"

Yuzhou Evening News is Zhuang Jihua's imperial mouthpiece, it is no secret that this comment has no signature. But most people think it was written by Zhuang Jihua. British ambassador Carl was very angry, but he had no choice.

The embarrassing situation of the British made the United States a little gloating. The report to the State Department by US Ambassador Jensen carefully analyzed the current situation in China and the Far East: "The British signed the Arita Claic Agreement at the most inappropriate time. The ** incident has made the Chinese extremely angry. The Chinese are completely disappointed with the British.

The Chinese government is determined to end the free state of ** and safeguard the authority of the central government in ***. General Liu Wenhui has led tens of thousands of people into Tibet in the 24th Army. I believe that the situation in ** will be clear soon. It is worth noting that although soldiers are extremely needed on the battlefield of the War of Resistance Against Japan, the 24th Army did not draw one soldier or another, which shows that the Chinese government's concerns about ** and has been prepared to resolve them by force. We should not express our opinions on this issue for the time being.

The Arida Claiki Agreement also proves from another aspect that if the Chinese government takes tough measures on the issue of **, the British will not have a suitable way to deal with it. This time the British chose the wrong opportunity again, which may be said that the Chinese seized the opportunity.

Regarding the Chinese battlefield, people here believe that the Japanese attack on Wuhan is about to begin. According to news from North China, the Japanese troops attacking the Eighth Route Army in North China are gradually returning to the front line. The war in North China has ended, and the Japanese army's next target is obviously Wuhan.

Chairman Chiang Kai-shek was full of confidence in defeating the Japanese army, but the military personnel were very cautious. Deputy Chief of Staff General Bai Chongxi believed that the war in Wuhan was still a war of attrition, mainly to eliminate the Japanese army's live power, just like they did in Xuzhou and Nanjing. Therefore, I think Wuhan is likely to be lost in the next few months, but the Japanese army will pay the price.

What is worrying is that the peace force within the Chinese government has risen, and diplomats here have rumored that the Chinese government sent a secret envoy to Japan for peace. The news was disclosed by the newspaper Xinhua Daily. Although the government denied it, diplomats believe that the news is likely to be true.

The war that lasted for two years has exhausted the economic strength of the Chinese government, the depreciation of the fiat currency has reached, foreign exchange reserves have been exhausted, and prices have continued to rise. Chairman Chiang Kai-shek had to call his best general. General Zhuang Jihua, known as Moses in China, was transferred back to the rear to rectify the economy, hoping to reboot the Southwest development plan again with his magic.

But Wuhan diplomats were not optimistic about this appointment. Although General Zhuang Jihua achieved convincing results on the battlefield, finance was not a war.

The reason I spent some time talking about China's economic situation is because I think such a bad economy is likely to be the main reason for the Chinese government's peacekeeping. Mr. President, if there is no foreign funding assistance, the Chinese economy is likely to collapse within a year. Once the Chinese government surrenders or compromises to Japan, the entire East Asia will fall into Japan's control, and the Japanese will have the strength to attack the South Ocean or the North, and the world situation will no longer be the world we see."

Diplomats in Wuhan all noticed that the Japanese military operations in North China were about to end, and the troops were returning to the front line one after another, and the attack on Wuhan was about to begin soon. Only a few people noticed that China's declining economy was gradually declining.

After the war in Xuzhou, the United States agreed to provide China with 100 million US dollars to balance finance and ensure the credit of fiat currency. However, this fund was not provided at once but several times a year. Only 20 million US dollars were in place.

After the report was sealed, he handed it over to the secretary. Secretary Anderson is a young Faurecian native, with gray-brown hair, young and enthusiastic. This once made Jansen feel that such a personality was not suitable for working in the field of diplomacy. What diplomacy needs more is rationality, and enthusiasm is actually the biggest shortcoming.

"Mr. Webber and Mr. Charles are waiting below." Anderson reminded softly.

The better I received a joint interview between Weber and Charles two days ago, the topic was the Arita Clachi agreement, the impact of the European war on the Far East, and the US government's policy on the Sino-Japanese War.

"The US government believes that the war between China and Japan is a tragedy, and President Roosevelt repeatedly called on China and Japan to adopt peaceful negotiations to resolve the conflict between the two sides and avoid further bloodshed." Jansen spoke of diplomatic terms in the face of Charles's problem.

"Will the US government come forward to mediate the Sino-Japanese War?" Charles asked again.

“I have not received any orders from the government regarding this.

Jansen smiled slightly, and another diplomatic rhetoric.

Weber looked at his colleagues and smiled bitterly. Such questions would not have any answers to such diplomatic veterans. He was actually not interested in such an interview, but the newspaper hoped that he could interview the US ambassador.

"Mr. Ambassador, what do you think of what happened to ** some time ago? Do you think what the Chinese government said is related to the British government. Is this credible?" Weber interrupted.

"Well," Jansen showed a cunning smile: "The British said it doesn't matter, the Chinese said it's related. But we hope that both sides will remain rational and not intensify conflicts. Historically, ** is under the jurisdiction of the Chinese central government, and this is undoubtedly."

Weber secretly scolded the old slippery man in his heart. The British also admitted that the ** is under the jurisdiction of the central government, but the meaning of this. The jurisdiction is different. The British believe that China's jurisdiction over the ** is sovereign, similar to that of North Korea.

"That is to say, you think ** is China's territory, right?" Weber asked unwillingly.

Jansen Yuping said: "It can be thought that in hundreds of years, no country has ever appeared in the country."

Weber nodded with satisfaction, and Charles interrupted quietly: "The Chinese government sends troops to Tibet, what does the US government think about this?"

"I have not received any orders on this." Jansen spread his hands: "Nothing can be told about this."

The two-hour interview made Weber and Charles a little discouraged. Apart from showing a little bit of whine on the Chinese territory, Jensen did not reveal anything valuable. The two stepped out of the door of the US Embassy and shook their heads almost at the same time. Jensen looked at the two people's left behind by the window, feeling slightly proud, and a knock came from outside the door. Thomas, the second-class secretary who was newly transferred to the embassy, ​​came in.

"Ah. Young man, are you still used to it in Wuhan?" Jensen is good at showing his concern for his subordinates

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"Very good. At least you don't have to look at those little dwarfs who look like monkeys." Thomas said disgustedly. He spent a lot of energy to transfer to Wuhan, almost ruining his diplomatic career. Fortunately, his father had some connections with the State Council, which finally made him do what he wanted.

"To be honest, I don't like them either." Jensen stood up and walked to the window, closed it, turned around and said to Thomas: "But, kid, diplomats do not decide on their actions based on their personal likes and dislikes. National interests are paramount."

"Yes. I learned these things at Harvard." Thomas smiled faintly: "Didn't Napoleon say that morality and justice are within the range of the cannon."

Jansen smiled and nodded, took out a cigar from the drawer, lit it with a lighter on the table, and then said, "This is cruel, but it is the true meaning of diplomacy. Thomas, I know you like it here. But you are a diplomat in the US government. Remember not to let reporters catch your handle. They will exaggerate him as the US government's point of view."

Thomas knew in his heart that he had said on different occasions a few days ago that the fact that the British were making trouble behind the scenes and expressed their opinions on the Arida Claic Treaty on diplomatic occasions. He also had an argument with officials of the British Embassy. It seemed that these words had reached Jensen's ears. Jensen was warning himself and teaching him.

You can become an excellent diplomat, but before that, don't express your opinions easily, especially hot topics," said Jensen.

Thomas didn't answer, he just stood there quietly. Jansen still looked at him without saying anything and laughing. Thomas said calmly: "I understand, sir."

Jansen vomited out smoke calmly. The child was still young. Just like he did at the beginning, he was enthusiastic and impulsive. He always thought that the world was beautiful and he should do his best to achieve fairness and justice. Unfortunately, all this can only exist in his ideals.

"Child, I don't like the Japanese either. I also think that the Arita Kleki Treaty is a stupid treaty. If Japan's iron ore and oil are cut off, Japan will definitely withdraw its troops from China, but the State Council believes that using China to hold Japan and consume Japan is the right way. The people in the country are unwilling to fight. The president has no choice. If he wants to force this, the members of the parliament may impeach him and re-election will become impossible." Jensen's tone was very calm: "The president has approved the provision of the second USD 30 million loan to China in advance, which is what we can do."

Thomas nodded with gratitude, and Jansen stood up and walked up to him: "Child, would you like to go to Chengdu to meet the provincial president who was praised by the president?"

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