Nine Songs of Anti-Japanese War
Chapter 22
"Hi, hello. Please pick me up Washington Metropolitan... um, yes. Thank you."
Waiting for the other party to answer the phone for half a minute, London inadvertently saw his own figure on the cabinet glass.His face was pale, his dark blond hair was slightly disheveled, and one button of his shirt was undone.It didn't matter, he consoled himself, the young pompous Yankee couldn't see it anyway.As long as he keeps his tone calm and with his usual rigor and reserve, even if he can't achieve his ultimate goal, at least it won't be too bad.
"Oh, London, it really is you." A brisk male voice sounded from the other end of the microphone. The mature magnetic voice did not affect the liveliness of the tone. It was from the other side of the Atlantic that was not shrouded in the cloud of war and was lucky enough to act as if nothing had happened. Like a paradise to enjoy the sun. "I've been waiting for your call."
"Yes, thank you."
"For your neighbors on the other side of the strait? I am really sorry that the situation has developed to this point. They have many painful memories of the war. They should be the ones who yearn for peace and hate aggression the most, but they do not recognize the face of the enemy, so they cannot Prepare……"
"Prepared. That Maginot Line stretches the entire length of their eastern frontier. Nobody has done more to prepare."
"Pay attention to the premise. What I'm talking about is preparation on the premise of 'recognizing the enemy's face'. Why do you wishful thinking that the German army will foolishly attack the line of defense? Your coalition forces are not only defeated in combat power, but also in defeat. Ideologically. 20 years ago, the French suffered enough from the war and dreamed of a once-for-all dream. They hoped that passive defense would be able to resist aggression. They blew up an immovable defense line into the sky, and it was bypassed in the end. This is reality. "Just wait and see, it will be the laughing stock of military history."
"Washington!" London couldn't help being annoyed when he heard the other party's calm tone, "You seem to have misunderstood your position? Anyone can do it later. If you can talk as much as you do now from the beginning, How could the French army be defeated!"
"I'm not the only one who doubts the effectiveness of that line of defense. What's more, I'm a foreigner, not a compatriot from Europe, and no one listens to me. After all, you didn't help Miss Paris much, did you? Britain and The United States of France (Note 1), thanks to your new Prime Minister, can figure it out..."
"This at least ensures that they can continue to resist. I would rather surrender than accept it, and I have no choice."
"It's embarrassing to be beaten to death by the Germans, but it's even worse to become a British dominion with the thinking mode of those Gallic chickens. Even if you are pure in heart and have no malice, you are actually pushing them one step further into the fire pit... That's all, Forget about France and look forward."
"Look forward? You...you can really say it..."
"If you don't look forward, what can you do? Expect the French-British alliance to come back to life, a large-scale uprising breaks out in the German-occupied areas, and the patriotism of the people of all countries rises.
"Thank you, I'm still sane, and I can distinguish between dreams and reality. But, you also know that many situations cannot be solved by facing them bravely... We have already... Japan even picked this moment to take advantage of the fire and insist on me breaking The Yunnan-Burma Highway. To put it bluntly, as long as there is an army of 15 people to attack our country, we will immediately...just..."
"What will it be?" Washington asked indifferently, as if he didn't feel the sharp pain of every word uttered by the man on the microphone.
"It will... the country will be ruined and the family will be destroyed (Note 2)." The moment he uttered this phrase, an indescribable sting was felt in London, and he quickly covered it, hoping to close the weak emotional gate together with this action. Push back, "Please, do something more. I know you have done a lot, but at this time of life and death, for our sake, it is also about your future, please think carefully..."
"Enough, London. I have carefully considered what you said. I am sorry that I cannot respond to your request for the time being."
"……what."
"Our two countries have had an unhappy past, and there are also inextricably linked. Such a deep connection has not disappeared after more than 100 years, but it has become more and more remembered by each other. It flows in the blood of every people. Based on this deepest reason, we will naturally not watch your land be devoured by the flames of war. However, there is nothing in this world that can be borne by others. You and I are separated by a distance of the Atlantic Ocean, and I can support you , but in the end it is still only you who face the threat of Germany. Behind me is the entire United States. I wish you and the Commonwealth of Nations for the benefit of the people and national security, but it is your own courage and strength that determine success or failure. Only seeing you win The possibility of aggressors is the only reason for us to provide more assistance. Just like investment, who wants to be a shareholder of a company that is about to go bankrupt?"
"I see. Supporting the Commonwealth is equivalent to investing in a company."
"You would do the same thing. Politics is impersonal."
"You are very confident." London sneered twice, "I want to hear what New York thinks."
"I think you'd better not listen. He and I have discussed the present state of policy towards the Commonwealth or the British Empire, and agree with every word I have said to you."
"...he's as sensible as you are."
"Of course, he is the world-renowned New York. He is often more sensible than I am when it comes to important matters."
"Okay. Then I have nothing more to say. Don't force your president and Congress..."
"Thank you, you are so understanding."
It took a great deal of self-control for London not to drop the microphone.What else is Washington thinking?For the sake of the continuation of Christian civilization, he lost all the face that the king of the empire on which the sun never sets can lose, and begged them to join the war. If he could not participate in the war, he would at least make a clear statement to the world, and look more at the mother country that they defeated more than 100 years ago and is now isolated and helpless. Just a few glances, is it that difficult?If you refuse, you have nothing to say.What is this tone of indifference that is close to sarcasm!
"You're welcome." He gritted his teeth and said, "When we tried our best to prevent France from surrendering, you gave hope, but what followed was even greater disappointment, so it's better not to hope at all. It's just self-protection, not I have a good heart and I think about you."
"Regardless of the motive, you at least saved me from wasting time in Congress."
"Okay, it's okay, I really hang up." If he didn't end this extremely stupid conversation, he would lose his composure.
"Slow down, I still have something to say." Washington thought, the time had come.It not only expresses the position of the United States, but also gives the other party a glimmer of hope to the greatest extent.No matter how the war will develop, neither he nor his country will be blamed or harmed by this sentence.Cruel to London, I'm afraid, from the point of view of an ordinary man who cared for him, that was obvious; but he was Washington, and the man was London, so there was not much choice left.
"Hope it's not nonsense."
"Dear London, listen to me. The fate is in the hands of the fascists, in the hands of the United States, and most importantly, in your own hands. The United States has been practicing the Monroe Doctrine (Note 3) for more than a hundred years. It You can see how much you have contributed to our country. Yes, it is loosening, but it is too early to give up completely. ... No outsider knows our character better than you. The heroism in the bones of the people of the United States Being awakened is just around the corner. The condition for awakening is just a little bit more benefits than neutrality. A little bit can prove that the objects they sow heroism are really worth what they pay. So, please hold on. Show your courage and call all Britain The people show their determination to fight to the end, pour your steaming blood on the hearts of the neutrals that are cold as ice, and melt them, thus gaining new allies, victory and peace. Don't blame me... …Only in this way can I fully respond to you. Come on.”
After the voice fell to the ground, Washington waited for a minute of silence, occasionally mixed with subtle breathing sounds.
"Hmm." London said bluntly, "It's really not nonsense."
Hang up immediately.
Washington put down the microphone and pondered for a while, his usual calm expression was hidden in the shadow of the office where the sunlight could not reach.He only turned his head when he heard the questioning voice behind him, and there were small ripples at the corners of his mouth on his young and handsome face.
"Ah, it's okay, I think he should listen." He spread his hands, "It's just a little... Everyone has their own pain, and no one is more than another... Right, President? There is always a kind of difficulty." How does it feel to be human?"
It's hard to be human.Guangzhou's mood at the moment is quite similar to that of Washington.
As for Washington's speech, "everyone has his own pain", he naturally agreed with both hands, and "no one is more than the other", he had to raise his feet to oppose it.
You guys who are in a safe place, drinking a little wine and blowing a little wind to worry about is at most a disagreement with a member of Congress to grind your tongue, or it is the pain of a guy who is complained by London. On par with the pain of sleepless nights?Street!
If it is said that China was basically in a state of individual combat before, and was used to it and did not establish too much sensitivity to international dynamics, this time, they really felt the aftermath of the big waves from millions of miles away. .Although the series of events since Germany blitzed Poland were shocking, they were not directly related to themselves after all.However, after Japan's intervention, the indirect influence of Europe suddenly became direct, and the future outlook was cast in a thick shadow.
In the summer of 1940, when the heat of the mountain city reached its peak, Chongqing's own resentment and helplessness also reached its peak.Of course he would not vent his anger on the city lords around him, but his expression was enough to make those who were also worried even more worried.
Near seven o'clock, night fell.Guangzhou and Peiping sat in front of the biggest window in the house with Chongqing. At the end of the blue sky, the sunset glow reflected the messy and gloomy silhouette of the capital during the war. Chrysanthemum teacup.This is the fifth cup of tea I have drunk from Luoyang, which is said to be able to soothe the nerves. It seems to have no effect.Chongqing held the cup in both hands, frowned, faced out the window, and didn't say a word after calling the two to sit down.
It doesn't seem appropriate to say anything, and it's not easy to walk away and only care about your own comfort.In particular, Guangzhou did not stay here permanently after the fall of the city, but sometimes sneaked out to see relatives and friends, not knowing the situation, and the dilemma was none other than him.
Bei Ping, who was sitting on the same side of the table as him, folded his arms half-folded in front of the table, looking absent-minded.
Guangzhou felt that Peiping should know something, so he leaned into his ear: "Hello, Brother Peiping."
"Hmm. Uh... Ah, I'm sorry!" Peiping quickly sat up straight as if waking up from a dream, and looked at him apologetically, "I was distracted."
"It's okay, I want to ask something... Britain couldn't bear the pressure of Japan and closed the Burma Highway. The main international material transportation line is gone. It's normal for the capital to be sad. But he... doesn't seem to be that simple?"
"The matter of the highway is still digesting, and I have received a new stimulus." Pei Ping smiled wryly, "At four or five o'clock in the afternoon."
"Four or five o'clock... isn't it the time for the air strike today?" Guangzhou had just landed at the airport, and the bombing was heading towards the city, which didn't affect him much.
"It was a little cooler at four o'clock. Chongqing said to go to the market to get some fresh air, so we went out alone. When the air raid came, we all hid in the bunker, and suddenly thought that he hadn't come back. We were afraid of something going wrong, and ran out to find him as soon as the bombing weakened. When I met him in the alley, I happened to see..."
Peiping couldn't bear to pause for a moment, and lowered his voice even lower.
"I have long been used to what I saw on the battlefield. But seeing this kind of tragedy on the most ordinary people in the most ordinary alleys makes me feel unreasonable and very uncomfortable."
Bright sunshine is not necessarily a good thing for a wartime capital.Without the barrier of cloud and fog, the densely populated urban area with heavy industries has undoubtedly become an excellent target for bombers.
This afternoon, after walking around the market in Chongqing and distributing candy to a few kids with runny noses, my mood improved a little.Halfway there, the usual air-raid sirens screamed again.How many air raids is this, whether it is more than a hundred? It is recorded by a special investigation committee. For them, this is just the evasion that must be done when the Japanese Air Force comes to the sky for countless times. , the alarm is weakened, and the hole is out... a whole set of procedures is skillful and numb, as if eating and sleeping are all careless actions for survival, although being familiar with this method does not guarantee your safety.Bad luck can't be stopped even if it comes, and sometimes it's hard to get a ticket for the whole body to enter the underworld.
Chongqing usually hides in the air-raid shelter under the government office building with its companions. Before that, it was also fortunate to live side by side with Chengdu in a civilian air-raid shelter where the air was dirty and you couldn’t see your five claws. The dust from the blasting was all over his head and face, and he still cuddled tightly and didn’t move half a step. To be precise, he couldn’t move even if he wanted to... At that time, Chongqing murmured that their ape ancestors lived in the ancient times when productivity was still extremely backward. In the cave, the descendants simply squeezed into the ground, and they flocked to it one by one.Chengdu replied, don’t forget how spacious and comfortable the ancestor’s cave can burn, jump, bask in the sun, gaze at the moon, and coax children. Weeping, it is estimated that the child or husband has just been blown away, so Chengdu added in a cold tone: "Maybe the person who bombed us and our ancestors lived in the same cave to watch the stars and the moon."
The originally quiet and romantic words were expressed in this way, and Chongqing immediately lost its appetite.After acting as the king, his worries multiplied. He sometimes used Tang poetry and Song Ci to soothe his mind, but he didn't read them for a week after that, so as not to be full of elegance but couldn't help but think of the bloody storm in the civilian air-raid shelter.
He knew he didn't have to go through the same thing again, because there was no hole to hide near the alley.He lay down on the same spot as many pedestrians on the side of the road. The huge roar seemed to be crushed from above his head, and the bombs fell like fallen leaves in the westerly wind.They are not ferocious in appearance, they are sleek, compact and exquisite, which can explain from one aspect that there is a reason why people are fascinated by weapons. They often bring together the most cutting-edge technological achievements of mankind, and the lethality of human beings wherever they go is beyond human nature. It is also magnificent to watch from the wall.Chongqing saw someone whose arms or legs were blown away, blood sprayed from the broken part of the body, and the stump flew into the bushes, hanging on the leafy tree and convulsing; someone's stomach was cut by flying shrapnel , the abdominal cavity seemed to take this opportunity to spit out the contents, it was too late to cover it, the intestines flowed out from the opening, and dragged all over the floor...
The siren gradually faded away.Chongqing endured the nausea and got up from the ground.Before taking two steps forward, Peiping, who came to look for him, found him.He waved his hand to show that it was all right, but Beiping suddenly stopped in his tracks and looked at another alleyway in surprise.A dazed, staggering woman appeared, holding a bloody…human head in her hand.
The stuffy air was almost freezing.Finally, someone reminded her with a trembling voice. She only glanced at it, opened her mouth, and fainted on the street before she could scream.
"It's horrible. This kind of scene is completely different in the urban area than on the battlefield..."
"Well... and the capital of Chongqing has always been in the rear and has never been to the front line. This is too much." Guangzhou turned his face back and met Chongqing's eyes unexpectedly.
"You guys, are you so blatant in whispering? I have been biting my ears for a long time, but I never thought that the relationship between the two of you is so good?" Chongqing smiled, but looked at Beiping and Guangzhou with both consternation and comfort: at least, This was the first vivid expression he showed after returning from Chongqing.
Beiping explained: "It has nothing to do with Guangzhou, it's because I talk too much."
Guangzhou was ashamed to be protected by others, so he hurriedly said, "No! I asked Brother Peiping first..."
"Don't be nervous, you didn't make any mistakes, I'm not a person who can play around with my temper." Chongqing looked at the sky leisurely, and his smile became less rigid, "It's good that you have nothing. I'm not sure about Guangzhou, Beiping, be careful, I tell... ..."
"Please stop talking!" The rest of the two looked at each other, speculating whether Chongqing was infected by Chengdu Jinmo Zhehei or was born with the potential for gossip.
"I didn't want to get down to it. Back to the topic. It doesn't count that you made a mistake by whispering your ears and discussing me in front of me. It doesn't mean that there is nothing wrong with your words." Chongqing Zhengse put his hands on the table and leaned forward, "I I haven't fought like you in the past year, so is it easier to be intimidated than you? It's too arbitrary! I was stimulated, very strongly stimulated, starting from the damn telegram in the morning, and today I'm simply bewitched! But I Ah, at least it’s considered... well, your boss. I’ve been sad for a long time and made you feel scared and pointing at me, it’s not because I was stimulated so superficially!”
"But..." Guangzhou said hesitantly, "Is there a little connection?"
"That's true. Have you... ever had a dream like this? Or, have you imagined it?" Staring at the lights of the city under the night, Chongqing's speech slowed down, as if he had really entered a dream, "You walk in the In a tunnel. It's dark. Maybe it has a head, maybe it doesn't have a head, and it's possible that if you walk, the roof of the tunnel will collapse and kill you. In short, you can't go back. There are all kinds of things going on in your head. Such a voice, telling you to go on, trying every means to convince you that the tunnel has a head, and you can go there before your physical strength is exhausted. Most of the time, you firmly believe in these words, and are often deceived by them. I was so excited that I wanted to cry. The tunnel got deeper and deeper, and the darkness got thicker and thicker. In the end, you could hardly see anything clearly, and the air became cloudy, so you couldn’t breathe. But you kept going , ignore the runaway people around you. Of course, there is a reason to believe those words and believe that there is an end ahead—you can see... It’s not accurate to say that you can see, let’s just talk about feelings, how many points can you feel? Light, they are very faint and fluttering, but they can always help you stay awake, making you think that there is an exit in front, and the exit is connected by these light spots. Since you can see the light spots, then don’t As for how far you can't go before you completely exhaust your strength. But... as long as a light spot suddenly goes out, your confidence in those words will be compromised, and you will start thinking about things that you usually suppress and dare not think about— —This tunnel, who proves that it must have a head? Who told you that they must be stupid and short-sighted and you are absolutely wise to escape halfway? Even if there is a head, will your eyes lose sight because of staying in the dark for too long? The light is gone, even if you reach the terminal and stand under the sky, it is no different from being in the dark? In this tunnel, how many sacrifices have you made along the way...you call them sacrifices, based on the premise that they are meaningful On. Such a terrible and huge sacrifice, it’s not that you don’t care if you have it or not, it’s just that you think it’s inevitable in order to get to the end, so you can endure it once, again, and again! Tell you that this kind of endurance is valuable... No one else, Just your own speculation, your own hope!
"You can't help but think, get out of the fucking dark, smelly, long tunnel, quick battle, winner and loser, loser can still say that I tried my best, walk so painfully, maybe die It's still ugly, why bother. Then one time, I asked Mr. Min...asked him what would happen if he went all out at the beginning of the war and millions of troops went up at once."
Chongqing closed his eyes, rubbed his temples for a while and didn't speak.Guangzhou tentatively asked: "How...?"
"He said that everyone who made this decision and implemented it will become a national hero, and then, they will fail." Chongqing sneered, "Just look at the strength comparison between the two countries, it is true. Even if you call me spineless, I can't change my words But there is one thing I don't think is right. The whole territory has fallen. Which descendant will chase after you as a national hero? It is definitely enough for self-satisfaction. To count the years of the Anti-Japanese War, counting from September [-] Well, how many things were destroyed and how many people died in the war? How many tragedies shook the whole country? Look at our city masters... Nanjing, Kaifeng, and Changsha are just the tip of the iceberg! Chinese labor, Chinese lives , so worthless? Look at that smart man who escaped, he added an ugly yellow stripe on the national flag, and every Double Ten Festival is decorated with lights and festoons like us, and he still says that we are fake, It's the local government. He really has such confidence, and I know what he's thinking: winning or losing is obvious, and the outcome is certain. So, why waste the army, the country is in dire straits, and countless people die? Surrender, just It’s a small issue of identity. Don’t resist, let the two peoples get along with each other as soon as possible, and they will gradually feel embarrassed to bully us too much... What a bright future! A strategy that is more considerate of the people! How wise and great Mind!" Chongqing stood up abruptly, and opened the window violently, "What's even more lovely... When the news of the road blockade came, and when I saw the tragic death of my citizens, I would think of these great men watching with compassion. Looking at us as a bunch of obsessive idiots! And the ending, there is really a little possibility that this will be the case! Thinking of this, it's really... too ridiculous! Haha..."
Amidst the laughter, the teacup was thrown out of the window and shattered on the ground.Each corner of the tiles of different sizes is sharp, and no matter how strong the stabbing is, the heart will bleed.
There was a long silence.Beiping and Guangzhou felt sad, but they didn't intend to step forward to persuade them, and sat in their seats without moving.Chongqing leaned on the window lattice, staring at the shimmering pieces of broken porcelain in the darkness outside the window, his laughter gradually weakened, returning to the calm of the night.
"Chongqing." Beiping said softly, "it will pass. There is no hurdle in this world that cannot be overcome."
They understand that Chongqing has not wavered.It's just human nature, and the pain and doubts that have been suppressed deep in my heart for a long time have a total outbreak.Each of them has similar ideas more or less, and I don't think it is very surprising.Therefore, it will only get worse and worse, just help him regain his sense of normalcy.
Sure enough, Chongqing slowly calmed down and turned around from the window.This night is far less hot than the daytime, and the cool breeze blows in from the window, stirring their hair temples and the corners of their clothes.
"Well, it's much cooler, and I might be able to fall asleep tonight." Chongqing pulled his collar against the wind to disperse his sweat, and said to Peiping and Guangzhou, "It's hard for you, listen to me complaining about this and that, especially Guangzhou, it's rare to run away I still don't have a good face after this trip...You all go back to your room. Oh, wait, Guangzhou!"
"what's up?"
"British mainland is under threat, and there is no room left to take care of things outside of Europe. I am afraid that Japan will make more progress in the future. Let your Hong Kong be careful, its blood is no longer as strong as before."
Guangzhou nodded.He smiled wryly to himself, he in Hong Kong, where does he belong to my family... Although this statement made him quite comfortable.
After Beiping returned, he told Nanjing what had happened in the afternoon and evening.
Nanjing expressed sympathy: "Being a capital is actually more painful than pleasant... Especially in times of war, the pain is completely overwhelming. It tortures you every day, and you can't shake it off in your dreams at night."
Looking back on the present and recalling the past, Beiping was quite emotional: "Because of this pain, how many of us have suffered bloodshed, and we still don't know it."
"Chongqing didn't take the initiative at all, but his pressure is now greater than anyone else. Fate is cruel and unpredictable."
"Well... Seeing him, I think of the torment at the end of the Qing Dynasty. However, the unbearable days are not limited to this. After I retreated, my expectations became very simple." Peiping raised his head slightly, and the full moon had already risen In the middle of the sky, it absorbs the brilliance of the stars and is extraordinarily beautiful and noble, and reflects its flawless—at least from a distance—reflecting its flawless shadow in the depths of those eyes that are calm on the surface and turbulent inside.The bright and quiet moonlight fell on the shoulders of the two, and also fell on half of the land and oceans of the earth, whether it was devastated or peaceful.The pain of life and death in the world of mortals suddenly wants to fall asleep under such gentle comfort, and will no longer disturb the fragile creatures.Such extravagant hopes can only be a dream.
Those who know me say that I am worried; those who do not know me say what I want.
July 7, England, Southern Command.
After visiting the exercise, the Prime Minister and the general went to inspect the defense line in a car, while London stayed in the lounge with Southampton (Note 4) who had heard the news.
"I counted, and there are no less than twelve tanks participating in the exercise!" London's hair was still a bit messy due to the uninterrupted trek, and he didn't mean to tidy it up. He just said, "It's a surprise for me and the Prime Minister. After this A round of inspections, I think that although our army equipment is backward, it is not difficult to catch up."
"Yes, I am very happy that everyone can take a breather and discover their own advantages." Southampton replied with a smile.
"I'm interested in something... What do you think Berlin thinks of us?"
After pondering for a while, he asked back without hesitation: "Hitler's speech today predicted that the Prime Minister would soon seek asylum in Canada. Is it true?"
"It's true. He also said 'When I think about the wounds caused by the war, I feel sad' (Note 5)... Heck, if I was listening alone, I would have rolled on the sofa laughing. When his army is lost From now on, you will know what true grief is!"
"His peace proposals seem to have only aroused the indignation of the whole country. You are also determined."
"Aha, it doesn't take a second to think about this."
"I may be a little worried..." Southampton took out a specially brought bottle of wine, pried off the cap, and kept his eyes on the man in front of him with a handsome face, a thin figure, and a rare wanton and wild smile, "the German received Answer, presumably the attack will only be more ruthless and will not show mercy. The air strikes started several days ago... Please take care."
"Don't worry. I'll be fine. Of course, it's different from the 'good' kind in Paris. Whoever dares to invade my city, I will eat them..." London narrowed his eyes in relief, and put his arm around Southampton's shoulder, "However, it is better to hope that you gentlemen and ladies along the coast will drown most of them in the sea first?"
"Thank you for your trust. We swear to the death to protect the safety of Great Britain." London's arms tightened a bit, but Southampton didn't mind. He looked into London's emerald eyes from a close distance and added, "And yours."
They drank, clinked glasses, and finally sang God Save the Queen. (Note 6) with a slight inarticulateness and in fact not sane. When they sang Happy and Glorious, both of them couldn't help but burst into tears.They understood each other that those tears were not from sadness or fear.Thrilled at the prospect of recapturing happiness and glory, it is in keeping with the traditions that run deep in their blood.
"Let Uncle Sam and Washington go!" London pointed to the ceiling, eyes shining, "I am alone...our family is enough!"
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Note 1: On June 1940, 6, in order to prevent France from surrendering, Churchill proposed that Britain and France form a united country, establish a war department, merge parliaments, and enjoy the same nationality, which shocked the French cabinet.
Note 2: From Churchill's memories of the predicament in 1942.
Note 3: Principles of American foreign policy proposed by Monroe in 1823.The second point is that "the United States only intervenes in European affairs on the premise that its own interests are damaged."
Note 4: Southampton, the ferry data shows that this is an easy-going, magnanimous, energetic, visionary and elegant seaport city in the south of England.
Note 5: The sentence in Hitler's peace proposal to Britain.There are even more embarrassing sentences, you can check them yourself...
Note 6: It is said here that the sanity is not very clear, because George VI was in power at the time, and the British national anthem should be God Save the King... But I always feel that they are more impressed with the Queen, and it is not surprising that they sing too much after drinking.
The author has something to say:
Churchill's memoirs are very useful... Many of the things mentioned in the last paragraph are found in the memoirs, including the sentence that London "eats", the original words are "If the invading enemy forces penetrated into London, London will eat it"... a very subtle sense of cuteness.
After a long time ago, Chengdu made a long speech about Peking, and Chongqing also came to the same set. Sure enough, I still have intermittent convulsions, and I can’t stop writing. … Anyway, it was a serious situation at the time.The next chapter will also mention some domestic suspicions.And, Guangzhou finally made a positive appearance.
Waiting for the other party to answer the phone for half a minute, London inadvertently saw his own figure on the cabinet glass.His face was pale, his dark blond hair was slightly disheveled, and one button of his shirt was undone.It didn't matter, he consoled himself, the young pompous Yankee couldn't see it anyway.As long as he keeps his tone calm and with his usual rigor and reserve, even if he can't achieve his ultimate goal, at least it won't be too bad.
"Oh, London, it really is you." A brisk male voice sounded from the other end of the microphone. The mature magnetic voice did not affect the liveliness of the tone. It was from the other side of the Atlantic that was not shrouded in the cloud of war and was lucky enough to act as if nothing had happened. Like a paradise to enjoy the sun. "I've been waiting for your call."
"Yes, thank you."
"For your neighbors on the other side of the strait? I am really sorry that the situation has developed to this point. They have many painful memories of the war. They should be the ones who yearn for peace and hate aggression the most, but they do not recognize the face of the enemy, so they cannot Prepare……"
"Prepared. That Maginot Line stretches the entire length of their eastern frontier. Nobody has done more to prepare."
"Pay attention to the premise. What I'm talking about is preparation on the premise of 'recognizing the enemy's face'. Why do you wishful thinking that the German army will foolishly attack the line of defense? Your coalition forces are not only defeated in combat power, but also in defeat. Ideologically. 20 years ago, the French suffered enough from the war and dreamed of a once-for-all dream. They hoped that passive defense would be able to resist aggression. They blew up an immovable defense line into the sky, and it was bypassed in the end. This is reality. "Just wait and see, it will be the laughing stock of military history."
"Washington!" London couldn't help being annoyed when he heard the other party's calm tone, "You seem to have misunderstood your position? Anyone can do it later. If you can talk as much as you do now from the beginning, How could the French army be defeated!"
"I'm not the only one who doubts the effectiveness of that line of defense. What's more, I'm a foreigner, not a compatriot from Europe, and no one listens to me. After all, you didn't help Miss Paris much, did you? Britain and The United States of France (Note 1), thanks to your new Prime Minister, can figure it out..."
"This at least ensures that they can continue to resist. I would rather surrender than accept it, and I have no choice."
"It's embarrassing to be beaten to death by the Germans, but it's even worse to become a British dominion with the thinking mode of those Gallic chickens. Even if you are pure in heart and have no malice, you are actually pushing them one step further into the fire pit... That's all, Forget about France and look forward."
"Look forward? You...you can really say it..."
"If you don't look forward, what can you do? Expect the French-British alliance to come back to life, a large-scale uprising breaks out in the German-occupied areas, and the patriotism of the people of all countries rises.
"Thank you, I'm still sane, and I can distinguish between dreams and reality. But, you also know that many situations cannot be solved by facing them bravely... We have already... Japan even picked this moment to take advantage of the fire and insist on me breaking The Yunnan-Burma Highway. To put it bluntly, as long as there is an army of 15 people to attack our country, we will immediately...just..."
"What will it be?" Washington asked indifferently, as if he didn't feel the sharp pain of every word uttered by the man on the microphone.
"It will... the country will be ruined and the family will be destroyed (Note 2)." The moment he uttered this phrase, an indescribable sting was felt in London, and he quickly covered it, hoping to close the weak emotional gate together with this action. Push back, "Please, do something more. I know you have done a lot, but at this time of life and death, for our sake, it is also about your future, please think carefully..."
"Enough, London. I have carefully considered what you said. I am sorry that I cannot respond to your request for the time being."
"……what."
"Our two countries have had an unhappy past, and there are also inextricably linked. Such a deep connection has not disappeared after more than 100 years, but it has become more and more remembered by each other. It flows in the blood of every people. Based on this deepest reason, we will naturally not watch your land be devoured by the flames of war. However, there is nothing in this world that can be borne by others. You and I are separated by a distance of the Atlantic Ocean, and I can support you , but in the end it is still only you who face the threat of Germany. Behind me is the entire United States. I wish you and the Commonwealth of Nations for the benefit of the people and national security, but it is your own courage and strength that determine success or failure. Only seeing you win The possibility of aggressors is the only reason for us to provide more assistance. Just like investment, who wants to be a shareholder of a company that is about to go bankrupt?"
"I see. Supporting the Commonwealth is equivalent to investing in a company."
"You would do the same thing. Politics is impersonal."
"You are very confident." London sneered twice, "I want to hear what New York thinks."
"I think you'd better not listen. He and I have discussed the present state of policy towards the Commonwealth or the British Empire, and agree with every word I have said to you."
"...he's as sensible as you are."
"Of course, he is the world-renowned New York. He is often more sensible than I am when it comes to important matters."
"Okay. Then I have nothing more to say. Don't force your president and Congress..."
"Thank you, you are so understanding."
It took a great deal of self-control for London not to drop the microphone.What else is Washington thinking?For the sake of the continuation of Christian civilization, he lost all the face that the king of the empire on which the sun never sets can lose, and begged them to join the war. If he could not participate in the war, he would at least make a clear statement to the world, and look more at the mother country that they defeated more than 100 years ago and is now isolated and helpless. Just a few glances, is it that difficult?If you refuse, you have nothing to say.What is this tone of indifference that is close to sarcasm!
"You're welcome." He gritted his teeth and said, "When we tried our best to prevent France from surrendering, you gave hope, but what followed was even greater disappointment, so it's better not to hope at all. It's just self-protection, not I have a good heart and I think about you."
"Regardless of the motive, you at least saved me from wasting time in Congress."
"Okay, it's okay, I really hang up." If he didn't end this extremely stupid conversation, he would lose his composure.
"Slow down, I still have something to say." Washington thought, the time had come.It not only expresses the position of the United States, but also gives the other party a glimmer of hope to the greatest extent.No matter how the war will develop, neither he nor his country will be blamed or harmed by this sentence.Cruel to London, I'm afraid, from the point of view of an ordinary man who cared for him, that was obvious; but he was Washington, and the man was London, so there was not much choice left.
"Hope it's not nonsense."
"Dear London, listen to me. The fate is in the hands of the fascists, in the hands of the United States, and most importantly, in your own hands. The United States has been practicing the Monroe Doctrine (Note 3) for more than a hundred years. It You can see how much you have contributed to our country. Yes, it is loosening, but it is too early to give up completely. ... No outsider knows our character better than you. The heroism in the bones of the people of the United States Being awakened is just around the corner. The condition for awakening is just a little bit more benefits than neutrality. A little bit can prove that the objects they sow heroism are really worth what they pay. So, please hold on. Show your courage and call all Britain The people show their determination to fight to the end, pour your steaming blood on the hearts of the neutrals that are cold as ice, and melt them, thus gaining new allies, victory and peace. Don't blame me... …Only in this way can I fully respond to you. Come on.”
After the voice fell to the ground, Washington waited for a minute of silence, occasionally mixed with subtle breathing sounds.
"Hmm." London said bluntly, "It's really not nonsense."
Hang up immediately.
Washington put down the microphone and pondered for a while, his usual calm expression was hidden in the shadow of the office where the sunlight could not reach.He only turned his head when he heard the questioning voice behind him, and there were small ripples at the corners of his mouth on his young and handsome face.
"Ah, it's okay, I think he should listen." He spread his hands, "It's just a little... Everyone has their own pain, and no one is more than another... Right, President? There is always a kind of difficulty." How does it feel to be human?"
It's hard to be human.Guangzhou's mood at the moment is quite similar to that of Washington.
As for Washington's speech, "everyone has his own pain", he naturally agreed with both hands, and "no one is more than the other", he had to raise his feet to oppose it.
You guys who are in a safe place, drinking a little wine and blowing a little wind to worry about is at most a disagreement with a member of Congress to grind your tongue, or it is the pain of a guy who is complained by London. On par with the pain of sleepless nights?Street!
If it is said that China was basically in a state of individual combat before, and was used to it and did not establish too much sensitivity to international dynamics, this time, they really felt the aftermath of the big waves from millions of miles away. .Although the series of events since Germany blitzed Poland were shocking, they were not directly related to themselves after all.However, after Japan's intervention, the indirect influence of Europe suddenly became direct, and the future outlook was cast in a thick shadow.
In the summer of 1940, when the heat of the mountain city reached its peak, Chongqing's own resentment and helplessness also reached its peak.Of course he would not vent his anger on the city lords around him, but his expression was enough to make those who were also worried even more worried.
Near seven o'clock, night fell.Guangzhou and Peiping sat in front of the biggest window in the house with Chongqing. At the end of the blue sky, the sunset glow reflected the messy and gloomy silhouette of the capital during the war. Chrysanthemum teacup.This is the fifth cup of tea I have drunk from Luoyang, which is said to be able to soothe the nerves. It seems to have no effect.Chongqing held the cup in both hands, frowned, faced out the window, and didn't say a word after calling the two to sit down.
It doesn't seem appropriate to say anything, and it's not easy to walk away and only care about your own comfort.In particular, Guangzhou did not stay here permanently after the fall of the city, but sometimes sneaked out to see relatives and friends, not knowing the situation, and the dilemma was none other than him.
Bei Ping, who was sitting on the same side of the table as him, folded his arms half-folded in front of the table, looking absent-minded.
Guangzhou felt that Peiping should know something, so he leaned into his ear: "Hello, Brother Peiping."
"Hmm. Uh... Ah, I'm sorry!" Peiping quickly sat up straight as if waking up from a dream, and looked at him apologetically, "I was distracted."
"It's okay, I want to ask something... Britain couldn't bear the pressure of Japan and closed the Burma Highway. The main international material transportation line is gone. It's normal for the capital to be sad. But he... doesn't seem to be that simple?"
"The matter of the highway is still digesting, and I have received a new stimulus." Pei Ping smiled wryly, "At four or five o'clock in the afternoon."
"Four or five o'clock... isn't it the time for the air strike today?" Guangzhou had just landed at the airport, and the bombing was heading towards the city, which didn't affect him much.
"It was a little cooler at four o'clock. Chongqing said to go to the market to get some fresh air, so we went out alone. When the air raid came, we all hid in the bunker, and suddenly thought that he hadn't come back. We were afraid of something going wrong, and ran out to find him as soon as the bombing weakened. When I met him in the alley, I happened to see..."
Peiping couldn't bear to pause for a moment, and lowered his voice even lower.
"I have long been used to what I saw on the battlefield. But seeing this kind of tragedy on the most ordinary people in the most ordinary alleys makes me feel unreasonable and very uncomfortable."
Bright sunshine is not necessarily a good thing for a wartime capital.Without the barrier of cloud and fog, the densely populated urban area with heavy industries has undoubtedly become an excellent target for bombers.
This afternoon, after walking around the market in Chongqing and distributing candy to a few kids with runny noses, my mood improved a little.Halfway there, the usual air-raid sirens screamed again.How many air raids is this, whether it is more than a hundred? It is recorded by a special investigation committee. For them, this is just the evasion that must be done when the Japanese Air Force comes to the sky for countless times. , the alarm is weakened, and the hole is out... a whole set of procedures is skillful and numb, as if eating and sleeping are all careless actions for survival, although being familiar with this method does not guarantee your safety.Bad luck can't be stopped even if it comes, and sometimes it's hard to get a ticket for the whole body to enter the underworld.
Chongqing usually hides in the air-raid shelter under the government office building with its companions. Before that, it was also fortunate to live side by side with Chengdu in a civilian air-raid shelter where the air was dirty and you couldn’t see your five claws. The dust from the blasting was all over his head and face, and he still cuddled tightly and didn’t move half a step. To be precise, he couldn’t move even if he wanted to... At that time, Chongqing murmured that their ape ancestors lived in the ancient times when productivity was still extremely backward. In the cave, the descendants simply squeezed into the ground, and they flocked to it one by one.Chengdu replied, don’t forget how spacious and comfortable the ancestor’s cave can burn, jump, bask in the sun, gaze at the moon, and coax children. Weeping, it is estimated that the child or husband has just been blown away, so Chengdu added in a cold tone: "Maybe the person who bombed us and our ancestors lived in the same cave to watch the stars and the moon."
The originally quiet and romantic words were expressed in this way, and Chongqing immediately lost its appetite.After acting as the king, his worries multiplied. He sometimes used Tang poetry and Song Ci to soothe his mind, but he didn't read them for a week after that, so as not to be full of elegance but couldn't help but think of the bloody storm in the civilian air-raid shelter.
He knew he didn't have to go through the same thing again, because there was no hole to hide near the alley.He lay down on the same spot as many pedestrians on the side of the road. The huge roar seemed to be crushed from above his head, and the bombs fell like fallen leaves in the westerly wind.They are not ferocious in appearance, they are sleek, compact and exquisite, which can explain from one aspect that there is a reason why people are fascinated by weapons. They often bring together the most cutting-edge technological achievements of mankind, and the lethality of human beings wherever they go is beyond human nature. It is also magnificent to watch from the wall.Chongqing saw someone whose arms or legs were blown away, blood sprayed from the broken part of the body, and the stump flew into the bushes, hanging on the leafy tree and convulsing; someone's stomach was cut by flying shrapnel , the abdominal cavity seemed to take this opportunity to spit out the contents, it was too late to cover it, the intestines flowed out from the opening, and dragged all over the floor...
The siren gradually faded away.Chongqing endured the nausea and got up from the ground.Before taking two steps forward, Peiping, who came to look for him, found him.He waved his hand to show that it was all right, but Beiping suddenly stopped in his tracks and looked at another alleyway in surprise.A dazed, staggering woman appeared, holding a bloody…human head in her hand.
The stuffy air was almost freezing.Finally, someone reminded her with a trembling voice. She only glanced at it, opened her mouth, and fainted on the street before she could scream.
"It's horrible. This kind of scene is completely different in the urban area than on the battlefield..."
"Well... and the capital of Chongqing has always been in the rear and has never been to the front line. This is too much." Guangzhou turned his face back and met Chongqing's eyes unexpectedly.
"You guys, are you so blatant in whispering? I have been biting my ears for a long time, but I never thought that the relationship between the two of you is so good?" Chongqing smiled, but looked at Beiping and Guangzhou with both consternation and comfort: at least, This was the first vivid expression he showed after returning from Chongqing.
Beiping explained: "It has nothing to do with Guangzhou, it's because I talk too much."
Guangzhou was ashamed to be protected by others, so he hurriedly said, "No! I asked Brother Peiping first..."
"Don't be nervous, you didn't make any mistakes, I'm not a person who can play around with my temper." Chongqing looked at the sky leisurely, and his smile became less rigid, "It's good that you have nothing. I'm not sure about Guangzhou, Beiping, be careful, I tell... ..."
"Please stop talking!" The rest of the two looked at each other, speculating whether Chongqing was infected by Chengdu Jinmo Zhehei or was born with the potential for gossip.
"I didn't want to get down to it. Back to the topic. It doesn't count that you made a mistake by whispering your ears and discussing me in front of me. It doesn't mean that there is nothing wrong with your words." Chongqing Zhengse put his hands on the table and leaned forward, "I I haven't fought like you in the past year, so is it easier to be intimidated than you? It's too arbitrary! I was stimulated, very strongly stimulated, starting from the damn telegram in the morning, and today I'm simply bewitched! But I Ah, at least it’s considered... well, your boss. I’ve been sad for a long time and made you feel scared and pointing at me, it’s not because I was stimulated so superficially!”
"But..." Guangzhou said hesitantly, "Is there a little connection?"
"That's true. Have you... ever had a dream like this? Or, have you imagined it?" Staring at the lights of the city under the night, Chongqing's speech slowed down, as if he had really entered a dream, "You walk in the In a tunnel. It's dark. Maybe it has a head, maybe it doesn't have a head, and it's possible that if you walk, the roof of the tunnel will collapse and kill you. In short, you can't go back. There are all kinds of things going on in your head. Such a voice, telling you to go on, trying every means to convince you that the tunnel has a head, and you can go there before your physical strength is exhausted. Most of the time, you firmly believe in these words, and are often deceived by them. I was so excited that I wanted to cry. The tunnel got deeper and deeper, and the darkness got thicker and thicker. In the end, you could hardly see anything clearly, and the air became cloudy, so you couldn’t breathe. But you kept going , ignore the runaway people around you. Of course, there is a reason to believe those words and believe that there is an end ahead—you can see... It’s not accurate to say that you can see, let’s just talk about feelings, how many points can you feel? Light, they are very faint and fluttering, but they can always help you stay awake, making you think that there is an exit in front, and the exit is connected by these light spots. Since you can see the light spots, then don’t As for how far you can't go before you completely exhaust your strength. But... as long as a light spot suddenly goes out, your confidence in those words will be compromised, and you will start thinking about things that you usually suppress and dare not think about— —This tunnel, who proves that it must have a head? Who told you that they must be stupid and short-sighted and you are absolutely wise to escape halfway? Even if there is a head, will your eyes lose sight because of staying in the dark for too long? The light is gone, even if you reach the terminal and stand under the sky, it is no different from being in the dark? In this tunnel, how many sacrifices have you made along the way...you call them sacrifices, based on the premise that they are meaningful On. Such a terrible and huge sacrifice, it’s not that you don’t care if you have it or not, it’s just that you think it’s inevitable in order to get to the end, so you can endure it once, again, and again! Tell you that this kind of endurance is valuable... No one else, Just your own speculation, your own hope!
"You can't help but think, get out of the fucking dark, smelly, long tunnel, quick battle, winner and loser, loser can still say that I tried my best, walk so painfully, maybe die It's still ugly, why bother. Then one time, I asked Mr. Min...asked him what would happen if he went all out at the beginning of the war and millions of troops went up at once."
Chongqing closed his eyes, rubbed his temples for a while and didn't speak.Guangzhou tentatively asked: "How...?"
"He said that everyone who made this decision and implemented it will become a national hero, and then, they will fail." Chongqing sneered, "Just look at the strength comparison between the two countries, it is true. Even if you call me spineless, I can't change my words But there is one thing I don't think is right. The whole territory has fallen. Which descendant will chase after you as a national hero? It is definitely enough for self-satisfaction. To count the years of the Anti-Japanese War, counting from September [-] Well, how many things were destroyed and how many people died in the war? How many tragedies shook the whole country? Look at our city masters... Nanjing, Kaifeng, and Changsha are just the tip of the iceberg! Chinese labor, Chinese lives , so worthless? Look at that smart man who escaped, he added an ugly yellow stripe on the national flag, and every Double Ten Festival is decorated with lights and festoons like us, and he still says that we are fake, It's the local government. He really has such confidence, and I know what he's thinking: winning or losing is obvious, and the outcome is certain. So, why waste the army, the country is in dire straits, and countless people die? Surrender, just It’s a small issue of identity. Don’t resist, let the two peoples get along with each other as soon as possible, and they will gradually feel embarrassed to bully us too much... What a bright future! A strategy that is more considerate of the people! How wise and great Mind!" Chongqing stood up abruptly, and opened the window violently, "What's even more lovely... When the news of the road blockade came, and when I saw the tragic death of my citizens, I would think of these great men watching with compassion. Looking at us as a bunch of obsessive idiots! And the ending, there is really a little possibility that this will be the case! Thinking of this, it's really... too ridiculous! Haha..."
Amidst the laughter, the teacup was thrown out of the window and shattered on the ground.Each corner of the tiles of different sizes is sharp, and no matter how strong the stabbing is, the heart will bleed.
There was a long silence.Beiping and Guangzhou felt sad, but they didn't intend to step forward to persuade them, and sat in their seats without moving.Chongqing leaned on the window lattice, staring at the shimmering pieces of broken porcelain in the darkness outside the window, his laughter gradually weakened, returning to the calm of the night.
"Chongqing." Beiping said softly, "it will pass. There is no hurdle in this world that cannot be overcome."
They understand that Chongqing has not wavered.It's just human nature, and the pain and doubts that have been suppressed deep in my heart for a long time have a total outbreak.Each of them has similar ideas more or less, and I don't think it is very surprising.Therefore, it will only get worse and worse, just help him regain his sense of normalcy.
Sure enough, Chongqing slowly calmed down and turned around from the window.This night is far less hot than the daytime, and the cool breeze blows in from the window, stirring their hair temples and the corners of their clothes.
"Well, it's much cooler, and I might be able to fall asleep tonight." Chongqing pulled his collar against the wind to disperse his sweat, and said to Peiping and Guangzhou, "It's hard for you, listen to me complaining about this and that, especially Guangzhou, it's rare to run away I still don't have a good face after this trip...You all go back to your room. Oh, wait, Guangzhou!"
"what's up?"
"British mainland is under threat, and there is no room left to take care of things outside of Europe. I am afraid that Japan will make more progress in the future. Let your Hong Kong be careful, its blood is no longer as strong as before."
Guangzhou nodded.He smiled wryly to himself, he in Hong Kong, where does he belong to my family... Although this statement made him quite comfortable.
After Beiping returned, he told Nanjing what had happened in the afternoon and evening.
Nanjing expressed sympathy: "Being a capital is actually more painful than pleasant... Especially in times of war, the pain is completely overwhelming. It tortures you every day, and you can't shake it off in your dreams at night."
Looking back on the present and recalling the past, Beiping was quite emotional: "Because of this pain, how many of us have suffered bloodshed, and we still don't know it."
"Chongqing didn't take the initiative at all, but his pressure is now greater than anyone else. Fate is cruel and unpredictable."
"Well... Seeing him, I think of the torment at the end of the Qing Dynasty. However, the unbearable days are not limited to this. After I retreated, my expectations became very simple." Peiping raised his head slightly, and the full moon had already risen In the middle of the sky, it absorbs the brilliance of the stars and is extraordinarily beautiful and noble, and reflects its flawless—at least from a distance—reflecting its flawless shadow in the depths of those eyes that are calm on the surface and turbulent inside.The bright and quiet moonlight fell on the shoulders of the two, and also fell on half of the land and oceans of the earth, whether it was devastated or peaceful.The pain of life and death in the world of mortals suddenly wants to fall asleep under such gentle comfort, and will no longer disturb the fragile creatures.Such extravagant hopes can only be a dream.
Those who know me say that I am worried; those who do not know me say what I want.
July 7, England, Southern Command.
After visiting the exercise, the Prime Minister and the general went to inspect the defense line in a car, while London stayed in the lounge with Southampton (Note 4) who had heard the news.
"I counted, and there are no less than twelve tanks participating in the exercise!" London's hair was still a bit messy due to the uninterrupted trek, and he didn't mean to tidy it up. He just said, "It's a surprise for me and the Prime Minister. After this A round of inspections, I think that although our army equipment is backward, it is not difficult to catch up."
"Yes, I am very happy that everyone can take a breather and discover their own advantages." Southampton replied with a smile.
"I'm interested in something... What do you think Berlin thinks of us?"
After pondering for a while, he asked back without hesitation: "Hitler's speech today predicted that the Prime Minister would soon seek asylum in Canada. Is it true?"
"It's true. He also said 'When I think about the wounds caused by the war, I feel sad' (Note 5)... Heck, if I was listening alone, I would have rolled on the sofa laughing. When his army is lost From now on, you will know what true grief is!"
"His peace proposals seem to have only aroused the indignation of the whole country. You are also determined."
"Aha, it doesn't take a second to think about this."
"I may be a little worried..." Southampton took out a specially brought bottle of wine, pried off the cap, and kept his eyes on the man in front of him with a handsome face, a thin figure, and a rare wanton and wild smile, "the German received Answer, presumably the attack will only be more ruthless and will not show mercy. The air strikes started several days ago... Please take care."
"Don't worry. I'll be fine. Of course, it's different from the 'good' kind in Paris. Whoever dares to invade my city, I will eat them..." London narrowed his eyes in relief, and put his arm around Southampton's shoulder, "However, it is better to hope that you gentlemen and ladies along the coast will drown most of them in the sea first?"
"Thank you for your trust. We swear to the death to protect the safety of Great Britain." London's arms tightened a bit, but Southampton didn't mind. He looked into London's emerald eyes from a close distance and added, "And yours."
They drank, clinked glasses, and finally sang God Save the Queen. (Note 6) with a slight inarticulateness and in fact not sane. When they sang Happy and Glorious, both of them couldn't help but burst into tears.They understood each other that those tears were not from sadness or fear.Thrilled at the prospect of recapturing happiness and glory, it is in keeping with the traditions that run deep in their blood.
"Let Uncle Sam and Washington go!" London pointed to the ceiling, eyes shining, "I am alone...our family is enough!"
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Note 1: On June 1940, 6, in order to prevent France from surrendering, Churchill proposed that Britain and France form a united country, establish a war department, merge parliaments, and enjoy the same nationality, which shocked the French cabinet.
Note 2: From Churchill's memories of the predicament in 1942.
Note 3: Principles of American foreign policy proposed by Monroe in 1823.The second point is that "the United States only intervenes in European affairs on the premise that its own interests are damaged."
Note 4: Southampton, the ferry data shows that this is an easy-going, magnanimous, energetic, visionary and elegant seaport city in the south of England.
Note 5: The sentence in Hitler's peace proposal to Britain.There are even more embarrassing sentences, you can check them yourself...
Note 6: It is said here that the sanity is not very clear, because George VI was in power at the time, and the British national anthem should be God Save the King... But I always feel that they are more impressed with the Queen, and it is not surprising that they sing too much after drinking.
The author has something to say:
Churchill's memoirs are very useful... Many of the things mentioned in the last paragraph are found in the memoirs, including the sentence that London "eats", the original words are "If the invading enemy forces penetrated into London, London will eat it"... a very subtle sense of cuteness.
After a long time ago, Chengdu made a long speech about Peking, and Chongqing also came to the same set. Sure enough, I still have intermittent convulsions, and I can’t stop writing. … Anyway, it was a serious situation at the time.The next chapter will also mention some domestic suspicions.And, Guangzhou finally made a positive appearance.
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