Battle of the Third Reich Chapter 60: Secret Discussion (Medium)
The content of Davidson's telegram is not long and the content is not very detailed, but it is enough for Xu Jun to understand what happened.
"I have changed my mind now, my honorable Excellency, I think I need a cup of coffee now." After listening to the German head of state, Attlee felt a little lack of oxygen in his brain.
"Eric, bring a pot of coffee to Lord Attlee." Xu Jun turned his head and said to the adjutant.
"Thank you, I hope it can be thicker." Attlee raised a hand to remind.
"Yes, please wait, Your Excellency Attlee, my head of state." Tysenhofen walked out of the reception room and closed the door of the room.
Attlee looked up at the alabaster sculpture decorated on the roof, digesting what he had just heard, Xu Jun lowered his head and played with the platinum cufflinks on his shirt, without disturbing the British envoy’s thoughts. In the reception room Suddenly fell into a strange silence.
"My head of state." Weirler's voice sounded in a corner of the room, and Xu Jun quickly turned his head and looked.
"The order has been communicated. If you allow me, I want to go to the communication office and wait for the response from there." The chief of staff stood up and reported.
"Go, please notify me immediately if there is new news." Xu Jun nodded and agreed.
"I'll call Colonel Dougan over to replace me. Is there anything else I need? My head of state." Weirler put on his military cap.
"Not yet, General Weierle." The head of state shook his hand.
"Well, I'll notify you personally as soon as I have news, hi! Reinhardt!" Weirle raised his hand, opened the door and walked out of the room.
"I'm sorry, sir, I just lost my mind." Attlee leaned back and apologized to Xu Jun, looking like he was waking up from a dream.
"It doesn't matter. When I heard this news, I was as surprised as you." The German head of state waved his hands generously.
"Can I take the liberty to ask you, is Germany's attitude towards this matter?" Attlee asked carefully.
"Germany attitude?" Xu Jun leaned against the back of the sofa, pressing his elbows against the soft leather armrests.
"Yes, that's your attitude." Attlee nodded.
"As for this matter, I still can't make a decision." Xu Jun twisted his body on the sofa, changed to a more comfortable sitting position, and said with his left hand supporting his cheek.
"Why, isn't this a very serious diplomatic incident?" Attlee's mouth grew exaggerated.
"Your Excellency Attlee, how do you think the British cabinet and parliament will respond to this matter?" the German head of state asked rhetorically.
"I can’t predict this yet. I don’t know if London has already heard of this. As usual, the Prime Minister will hold a cabinet meeting and the House of Commons will also discuss the matter. Although it happened in The events in China are far away, but considering that the British Empire has never been so directly violated in Asia for nearly half a century, the parliament will definitely respond quite hard." Attlee is a veteran politician who is facing the UK now The mainstream thoughts of the People’s Republic of China have quite a deep understanding.
Although the British Empire is unfortunately defeated, it does not mean that they will give up the pride and dignity of the British people. The so-called overwhelming support is this.
Britain, both official and private, are working hard to find reasons for their defeat. Simply touting how strong Germany is is obviously not enough to balance their self-esteem. Nowadays, the streets of London are flooded with all kinds of market tabloids. There are various inside stories on them. The title is either a secret or a secret record of XX. The content is detailed and detailed, which makes people wonder whether the guy who wrote the article sneaked into the archives of the Parliament.
Attlee knows very well that what stands behind these newspapers is the current British government. The author may be a member of the House of Lords or even the confidant of Prime Minister Churchill. Otherwise, with an ordinary tabloid press writer, how could it be possible to know so much confidential information that ordinary people cannot access.
I heard that Churchill is squatting in the Tower of London to write his memoirs. The former prime minister is ready to take up all the responsibilities for the war. It may be unfair to him, but someone has to remember this pot.
It seems to be a bit far away, just to show that the British Empire is now in a period when the people’s spirit is the most fragile and also the most sensitive. Old-fashioned, the Germans now know this very well, regardless of Reichenau’s usual performance. How arrogant is that, at this time, as the highest commander of the German occupation forces in the UK, he was exceptionally low-key during this time and would not easily step out of the gate of the barracks.
It can be predicted that this incident in the Far East will definitely be regarded by the British people as a blatant provocation against the British Empire, and may even be extended to the Japanese people’s contempt and mockery of the Anglo-Saxon nation.
"What kind of tough response do you think the UK will make?" Xu Jun moved his legs and gave way to Disenhofen, who was carrying the tray.
"This is the coffee you want, Lord Attlee. I have prepared a cup of hot milk for you, my head of state." Disenhofen put the coffee and snacks in the tray on the coffee table and personally A cup of steaming milk was placed in front of Xu Jun.
"Thank you, Eric." Xu Jun nodded and thanked the careful adjutant.
"It depends on what the decision will be and what the Prime Minister thinks. I can't make an accurate prediction yet." Attlee nodded and thanked Disenhofen, then picked up the coffee pot and poured himself a cup of coffee. .
"I hope I can get in touch with London as soon as possible. Prime Minister Chamberlain will definitely ask about your attitude on this matter. How should I respond to Your Excellency?" Attlee is not ready to give up on this matter. The attitude of the German head of state is very important.
After the relationship between Japan and the United Kingdom gradually estranged, they began to cooperate with Germany. The two countries have been conducting close exchanges. The investigation report of the British intelligence agency pointed out that there may be a secret covenant between Germany and Japan. May be ready to join forces to divide up the colonial interests in the Far East.
However, judging from the current situation, it is not at all the way it was written in the report. Attlee believes that MI6 once again proved with facts that this organization is full of waste, so-called intelligence analysis experts, even more so. It's totally unreliable.
In the past six months, Germany has had several conflicts with Japan in a row. The German head of state has always been very tough in handling after the incident, and it does not seem to treat allies at all.
"You can tell Prime Minister Chamberlain that Germany and the United Kingdom are allies. No matter what decision the United Kingdom makes, Germany will firmly stand on the side of the United Kingdom." Xu Jun put down the milk glass and picked up the small napkin on the table. I wiped my lips.
"If Britain is attacked by foreign enemies..." Attlee's eyes were full of expectation.
"Your Excellency Attlee, you don’t need to remind me of this. Our two countries have signed an alliance treaty, don’t they? Once Britain is attacked by other countries, the Greater German Empire and its allies will give their all Provide support and vice versa." Xu Jun spread his left hand and shrugged.
"Thank you very much, honorable Excellency. I am completely relieved to receive such a clear answer from you." Attlee owes his thanks respectfully. With the assurance of the German head of state, the British cabinet will handle this matter even more. Have confidence.
"However, I think that the current situation of the British Empire is not suitable for launching any large-scale military operations in the Far East. Unless we have evidence to prove that the purpose of this armed conflict triggered by the Japanese Army in Shanghai is indeed Aiming at British interests in the Far East, it is also a premeditated government action, otherwise we cannot regard it as an act of war against the British Empire." Xu Jun said with a serious expression.
"Of course, the head of state, this is of course." Attlee nodded in agreement.
"As you said, the British Empire is indeed unable to bear a war that is thousands of miles away. Regarding this incident, I personally think that it is better to use diplomatic means to solve it. At the same time, I also hope that Germany will Things can be consistent with the British government." Attlee moved the coffee cup.
"I think I have made it clear just now that Germany will definitely be on the side of its ally. I also support your view that the United Kingdom should use diplomatic means to resolve this incident. Japan has a fairly strong armed force in the Far East. For the time being, we are still unable to conduct direct military confrontation in the Asian region." Xu Jun poked his finger at the armrest of the sofa.
"Your Excellency, I think that now we should reach a consensus, that is to regard the Japanese Empire as a real threat to Europe. This country has embarked on a pathological path of development. Sooner or later, it will invade European countries in Asia. The interests of the colonies. And as far as I know, the series of changes that have taken place in Japan during this period are very disturbing." Attlee said.
"I agree with your opinion, Your Excellency Attlee. I have also noticed these problems, so I will send a special mission to Japan. The purpose is to reach an agreement with Japan that is acceptable to everyone. Within a reasonable range, ensure the security and stability of European countries in Asian colonies."
"As long as they continue the war to invade China, the situation in Asia will not be stable. I think it’s time to wake up the burning heads of the Japanese and make them understand that they want to challenge European countries. , They will pay an unbearable price. I heard that a pan-Asian theory has emerged in Japan, claiming to liberate Asia from European colonists. What makes people feel absurd is that they are saying this , While burning, killing and looting on the Chinese territory." Attlee said with a sneer.
Hearing Attlee’s ridicule, Xu Jun finally resisted the complaint. The Japanese did not learn from you British ~ IndoMTL.com~ Use force to occupy the territory of another country and rob each other’s Wealth has enslaved the other party’s citizens, but in turn said that he has brought the other party the seeds of civilization and spread advanced ideas and systems.
Historically, the diehard red deer who survived the Japanese post-war are still unwilling to admit defeat, and have been plausibly proclaiming that Japan is following the path that the Western powers have always followed. Can't walk.
The Japanese only looked at the expansion history of European colonists and acquired some advanced military technology from Western countries. They thought they had learned the essence of Western colonists. They never seriously considered why the greedy and powerful Western colonists were only satisfied with free trade rights and a few concession colonies when faced with the most expansive and rich countries in Asia.
The hot-blooded Showa red deer thought they were invincible under the blue sky, so they rushed to the mainland of China without hesitation. When they figured out that it was not right, they were already stuck in the mire.
"You are right, Your Excellency Attlee, you really should calm the minds of those Japanese people, but I think threatening with force is not a good way. We can definitely have another better option. .." Xu Jun smiled and said to Attlee.
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