September 22, 1941, Kunming, Dianchi Lake.

A new day of Sino-US negotiations has ended, but the two sides still have not reached a consensus. Lu Zhuoran and Bai Chongxi were sitting on a bench by the Dianchi Lake, with security guards and secretaries 20 meters away from them.

"call……"

Bai Chongxi blew out a smoke ring and leaned on the bench with a relaxed expression. Through the hazy smoke, he narrowed his eyes and observed Lu Zhuoran beside him.

China and the United States have not reached a consensus for a long time. One of the important reasons is that Lu Zhuoran's attitude is extremely tough and he will not give up unless he is satisfied with China playing the second-in-command role in future joint work.

Bai Chongxi has persuaded him many times these days, but Lu Zhuoran answered with a smile every time, and the answer was as always,

no!

During this negotiation, Bai Chongxi clearly felt that the Americans paid more attention to Lu Zhuoran's attitude than to himself.

The Americans will never go beyond Lu Zhuoran to reach terms with Bai Chongxi.

The reason for this is also very simple, whoever has the bigger fist can be the master of the situation.

The two sides have talked no less than five times, but they have always been lingering on key issues.

After finishing the cigarette, Bai Chongxi took another deep breath of the cool Dianchi Lake breeze.

"Director Lu, there is no way to persist like this. The Japanese are about to conquer Siam. After entering Myanmar, they may threaten the safety of the Burma Highway. I don't need to reiterate the importance of this highway to our country's war of resistance.

It’s too clear to say that it is a blood transfusion channel and cannot be cut off!”

Lu Zhuoran looked at the ups and downs of the Dianchi Lake and seemed to be wandering in his mind. He spoke after nearly 10 seconds:

"Vice President Bai, it's not that I want to keep dragging it on like this, it's just that I always made an explanation before coming here. I have already made concessions, and now I insist that I can't give in even one step!"

Although Americans are arrogant now, in fact they are strong on the outside and weak on the inside, and they are more anxious than us!"

Bai Chongxi opened his mouth, but found that words without strength were powerless.

Lu Zhuoran smiled at Bai Chongxi and continued:

"The colonial armies of the United States, Britain, the Netherlands, and France were beaten to pieces by the Japanese. The interests of the imperialist countries in Southeast Asia were greatly threatened, but their main forces were in Europe and they had no time to take care of them. It can be said that they watched

Anxious in the eyes but in the heart!

At this moment, they need us more than we need them!

Vice President Bai, don't worry, let's keep fighting with them and see who can persist longer!

The scenery in Kunming is still very good. Whether we can climb the West Mountain and cross the Dragon Gate depends on the attitude of the Americans."

Bai Chongxi shook his head and smiled bitterly. He had no choice but to accompany Lu Zhuoran to watch the scenery of Dianchi Lake.

Before leaving, the Chairman repeatedly emphasized the need to take the initiative in negotiations, but the other party simply ignored him!

It's just that the meeting was the most frustrating one that Vice President Bai had ever participated in.

No one listens to what I say, and no one cares about my opinions. It’s like I’m an empty person.

"well……"

He sighed deeply in his heart.

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Unlike Lu Ruran and Bai Chongxi who were still in the mood to enjoy the scenery, Rear Admiral Hank of the US Navy and Congressman Brown were restless.

The two of them kept pacing in the hotel room where they were staying, and Major General Hank cursed bitterly:

"The Chinese take themselves so seriously that they actually talk to us in such a tone! Without the material assistance from the United States, they would have surrendered long ago. I don't know where they got their arrogance and confidence from!"

Major General Hank knows where the Chinese people's confidence comes from, but his patience has been worn away by day after day negotiations.

After venting indiscriminately, his mood did not improve at all. Brown next to him was still spinning in circles. Major General Hank waved his hands and said impatiently:

"Mr. Congressman, I say just agree to the Chinese conditions. Anyway, this is just a matter of face, and it will not have much impact on the interests of the United States.

Let Fatty Qiu and the guy in the Kremlin worry about it!

American soldiers are besieged in the Philippine Islands, and General MacArthur is still struggling to support himself. We cannot waste time in this place where breathing is difficult!"

Altitude sickness is also one of the reasons why Major General Hank is so irritable.

Congressman Brown put out his cigarette butt and said:

"China is different from the past. Both the White House and I thought they were bluffing. But from the talks in the past few days, it seems that they are serious.

The general is right, the Chinese have just defeated the arrogant Kwantung Army, and they have time to spend with us.

But America, Great Britain and the Soviet Union have no time!"

"Agree to their conditions?" A reluctant smile appeared on Major General Hank's face.

"Let's do this for the time being. These matters will still be discussed at the founding conference of the Allied Powers. Great Britain and the Soviet Union will not give in easily!

But that’s none of our business, let them argue on their own!”

What China or Jiangdong is doing is challenging the authority of imperialism.

In today's world, the blows suffered by the old imperialist countries can be described as catastrophic.

Congressman Brown and the White House are reluctant to retreat because they want to maintain the majesty of imperialism and prevent the newly rising power of the Far East from easily climbing to the same position as them.

But it was obvious that their calculations had failed and they had to make concessions.

At 10 a.m. on September 23, 1941, China and the United States reached a consensus by the Dianchi Lake.

The White House recognized the importance of the Chinese battlefield and the strength of the Chinese military surpassing that of Great Britain and the Soviet Union, and supported China in becoming the second largest country among the anti-fascist allies.

The two sides continued to conduct in-depth negotiations on the basis of this consensus.

The talks lasted for two more days and ended on September 25.

Looking at the signed memorandum in front of him, Bai Chongxi felt a little unreal.

Lu Zhuoran actually made the United States surrender, and China will soon have the status of the second largest country among the anti-fascist allies.

On the surface, this seems to be a matter of face, but in the eyes of politicians, it is much more than that.

After establishing the status of China and the Chinese battlefield, more resources can be obtained in future coordinated operations by the Allies.

The most important point will be reflected in the distribution of benefits after the war.

By then, the status of the second largest country will no longer be just on paper, but will gain real national benefits.

………

September 28, Changchun.

After reading the contents of the Sino-US talks and the signed memorandum, Jiang Dong smiled and praised Lu Zhuoran,

"Well done, our first step towards the world is considered a success!"

"The United States surrendered on its own. The most important thing is that the Commander-in-Chief strategized!" Lu Zhuoran said in a serious and flattering tone.

Jiang Dong tapped Lu Zhuoran's forehead with his finger, then put away his smile and said:

"Neither Great Britain nor the Soviet Union will give in easily, but that will happen later!"

"Commander-in-Chief, the founding conference of the Anti-Fascist Allied Powers will be held in Washington, USA. You asked me to fight for the location of the conference, but it failed!"

Jiangdong waved his hand,

"This is not a big problem. We are in the Far East and there is always the threat of war. Those fearful people in the West will not come over easily."

Lu Zhuoran looked at Jiang Dong and asked:

"The meeting will be scheduled around October 25th. Will the Commander-in-Chief want to go there in person?"

Jiangdong narrowed his eyes and smiled, his meaning unclear.

“Of course you have to go in person!

I have been waiting for that day for a long time, and the gifts are so grand that I must bring them there myself!"

Lu Zhuoran knew that the gift mentioned by the Commander-in-Chief at this moment must be enclosed in double quotation marks, but he did not know what the double quotation marks specifically referred to.

Jiang Dong glanced at the memo on the table again and said:

"You are going to America with me. Make preparations in advance and set off in three to five days!"
Chapter completed!