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Text Chapter 861 Yang Liutiao is released

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    Churchill arrived very quickly. Yue Peng, who had not slept for two days, had not even laid his head on the pillow. He arrived in Paris with Attlee and a large number of military and political officials. After receiving a call from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he immediately put on his military uniform and rushed  As there were refugees preparing to leave all the way to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the driver had to keep honking the horn. When he finally arrived, he found that the place was even more chaotic. Smoke billowed throughout the compound, and there were flames burning confidential documents everywhere. Those in panic  The unscrupulous officials even used trolleys to push files into the brazier.

    This scene made both Zeng Qi and Gu Yuwen feel desolate. The largest army in Europe was actually so panicked that the enemy was burning documents and preparing to retreat even a hundred kilometers away. This shows that the French no longer have the confidence to fight!  Even Yue Peng sighed inwardly and picked up a fragment of a map. On the fragments, the words Maginot were very clear. Unfortunately, this ring fortress defense system, which is known as the most complete in the world, has not fired a single shell so far.

    Just as Yue Peng threw the fragments into the brazier, there were footsteps behind him. He turned around and saw Churchill walking in with a cigar in his mouth, a cane in his hand, and a friendly smile. Next to him, the French Prime Minister was like a puppet on strings, talking to himself in despair.  Pan Sui Sui Sui: "We are defeated, we are defeated"

    Although Churchill tried his best to appear relaxed and fearless, the scene around him still made the strongman stiff. It could be seen that the Frenchman's frustration made him very surprised and dissatisfied. "Yue Peng of the Chinese National Defense Force, I have met Mr. Prime Minister" Yue  Peng quickly stepped forward and saluted him. When he saw him, Churchill woke up from a dream. After shaking hands, he asked bluntly: "I'm glad that the general can come to Paris during our most difficult moment. Can you introduce the current situation to me?"  Do you have any insights into the upcoming battle?¡±

    "I?"

    Yue Peng was surprised that Churchill would first ask him what he thought of the war situation, "Does he want to sidestep the situation?" Gu Yuwen and Zeng Qi also frowned nearby. This completely violated the basic relationship!  You know, China, France and Britain have not yet formed an alliance. Instead of asking the French, but asking the Chief of General Staff who happened to be meeting, isn't this a case of seeking fish in a tree?  They didn't know that Churchill was actually ill and had to seek medical treatment. Seeing the French burning confidential documents, it became clear that they no longer had the confidence to speak. In any case, Yue Peng was also a famous general in the world, the Chief of General Staff of the Chinese National Defense Forces, and he had a force capable of fighting.  The Soviet Union lost troops and was about to complete an unprecedented encirclement. Therefore, in his opinion, it was more reliable than the French.

    In the past, French officials would have been very embarrassed, but now no one has the heart to talk about this terrible war. When Yue Peng saw that no one was talking, he risked his life and walked to the conference room while telling Churchill what he knew about the situation: "  The situation is worse. On a front line about 50 kilometers away in the Ardennes, the German army has defeated the 9th Army's defense line. A large number of German tanks are approaching Amiens and Arras. Their goal is very clear, which is to rush to the sea to cut off the main force of Belgium.  The rear route, or a direct attack on Paris. The greater threat is behind the armored forces. About eight to ten all-motorized German infantry divisions are rapidly advancing along the armored forces' assault route. If they cannot be blocked as soon as possible, I cannot predict what will happen.  thing"

    Everyone listened quietly, and no one interrupted. Until he finished speaking, Churchill continued to ask: "Where is the reserve team?" Yue Peng did not expect that he would also ask the same question with a wry smile and shook his head: "Marshal P¨¦tain told me,  They don¡¯t have a reserve team¡±

    This answer made Churchill stagger and almost fall. He scolded France in his heart: "No reserve? France has no reserve? Damn French bastard, would it have been better if Norway could sink the German navy and watch the fire from the other side? No."  Warships, can the Germans still paddle a bathtub to land? Now it's a mess, how should the 11 expeditionary force divisions be withdrawn?" He thought for a long time but still couldn't figure out how to deceive the French and bring his troops back safely.  He could only give up temporarily and continue to ask: "So does the general have any good ideas?"

    Yue Peng didn't know that Churchill was already thinking about retreat. In fact, he already had some ideas in his mind, but he promised Yang Qiu not to take action, so he thought about it before replying: "Withdraw before the German army is completely closed, the northern army, including the Belgian army, will be withdrawn."  Withdraw to the south, abandon Paris, and deploy a second line of defense along the Var River."

    On the surface, Churchill nodded repeatedly, but in his heart he was very disapproving of Yue Peng's passive defense.

    This level is not as good as mine!

    Perhaps because he really couldn't stand France's depression, Churchill immediately threw Yue Peng's suggestion out of his mind when he entered the meeting, rushed to the map and shouted firmly: "Counterattack, we should counterattack. We will never retreat from a major strategic counterattack."  , never surrender! It is serious for the enemy to break through the Maas River defense line, but it is not fatal. It may be bad, but it is by no means irreversible. Last time (referring to the European War), this place has been broken through many times, but we are all  Even if we withstood the German offensive in 1914 when the German army was only 20 kilometers away from Paris, didn't we also withstand it? Moreover, we withstood it by launching counterattacks on one or both sides of the enemy's salient. SoInfantry should be used to severely attack the protruding armored forces, and sacrifices should be exchanged for the opportunity to counterattack!  "

    Churchill was shouting from the front, but Yue Peng was scratching his head below. This old man used the armored forces as the salient point of the European war. What a "high opinion"!

    Probably because Churchill's words were so touching, Gamelin jumped up again as if he had been given a shot of chicken blood, and organized a counterattack plan on the spot. Of course, he also did not forget to ask the British to send more aircraft. After all, the French Air Force had basically been empty.  But this request stepped on Churchill's tail!  The British have always had the habit of keeping a safe side. Even though China has delivered 700 modified bombers and fighter jets, and there are 60 local air force squadrons basking in the sun in London, he is still reluctant to send planes to help. In the end, he licked his face and expressed that Britain was under great pressure.  It is necessary to protect the British Isles and prevent the German navy from landing, so there are no planes to send.

    Marshal P¨¦tain was furious on the spot. The Luftwaffe had already fully committed to the battlefield in France and was even trying to suck milk. How could Great Britain have any time to care about you?  So this idea is completely selfish!  Do you have to watch France be destroyed in order for you, the UK, to be happy?

    In the end, Churchill agreed to go back and fight for fear of affecting unity, and would send at least 10 additional squadrons to participate in the counterattack

    Being accused by the French officer in person, Churchill couldn't stand it. He immediately pulled Albert, Renault and Yue Peng, and took Attlee and others into a small conference room next to them to discuss the secret meeting between Su De and Sun. Although these days  Failures continued, but the French government still carefully investigated the French gc international organization and confirmed from many aspects that they were indeed actively planning to cooperate with Germany. They had even prepared to help the German occupying forces resume production after the occupation and expand Lorraine iron ore production to support Germany.  Military supplies even recruited volunteers from French colonies and routed soldiers to participate in the battle to defend the Soviet Union.

    "Assholes! These traitors! This is a crime committed by the Communist Party against the world and a corruption of France." Churchill didn't know whether he was really angry or pretending to be angry. He banged the table. Renault and Albert, who were sitting opposite, were also very angry.  Embarrassing, you have to know that not long ago they turned a blind eye to the French gc international organization's defense of the Soviet Union and allowed thousands of people to join the international column to fight in Central Asia.

    Yue Peng was very generous and did not mention this matter, saying: "Prime Minister Churchill, President Albert, the situation is now very clear. The Soviet Union, Germany and Japan have joined hands, and perhaps the Italians will be added soon, so we should unite as soon as possible."

    This was what Churchill was waiting for. Even Albert and Reynaud temporarily forgot about the situation. With their ears pricked up, Attlee was the first to ask: "General, your proposal is very good. I wonder how many armies you can send?"

    Group army?  That's definitely not the case!  Yue Peng raised his fingers under the gaze of the four people: "We can immediately send a fleet into the Mediterranean or the Atlantic to cooperate with you. As for the army and air force, we cannot do it for the time being, because our country is under great pressure and there is a lot of intelligence showing that the Soviets are planning  A major counterattack, and our country also needs to be wary of Japan to ensure the security of our three countries in the Southwest Pacific and Indian Ocean." Before he could finish speaking, the eyes of the four people opposite him had dimmed.

    What is the navy fleet doing?  Those German sampans, do you need to trouble you to sail over from the Pacific?

    Churchill's face looked as ugly as possible. Fortunately, he also knew that Yue Peng had more to say and had already heard half of it anyway, so he simply turned a blind eye and continued to wait for the rest of the story. Under his gaze, Yue Peng took Yang Qiu out of his pocket and initially drafted it.  The six points of alliance were handed over to him and Albert: "In order to better defeat the Nazis and unite all countries and forces, Mr. President put forward six suggestions.

    First, before the war is completely over, there must be no unilateral contact or talks with the enemy in any form, and no unilateral acceptance of surrender.

    Second, command of the Southwest Pacific, the Middle East and the Caucasus must be handed over to China (Britain and France in Central Asia cannot go at all)

    Third, allow the Chinese Navy to use the Port Said base in Egypt to ensure smooth communication between China and Europe

    Fourth, we are willing to help the British government restore stability in India, but we must first solve the fleet and base issues and donate or transfer a permanent base in the Indian Ocean.

    Fifth, allow each colony to determine its own future after the war, support and recognize Yang Qiu's clause in the declaration of war to restore the freedom and independence of the Soviet republics, respect the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they wish to live, and hope to see that the former  Nations that have been deprived of their sovereignty and autonomy by force regain their sovereignty and autonomy

    Sixth, while respecting the existing obligations of all nations and countries, strive to ensure that all countries, big or small, victor or defeated, have the opportunity to participate in world trade and gain access to the world's economy under equal conditions in order to achieve their economic prosperity.  rights to raw materials¡±

    Not to mention Churchill, even Attlee turned green. If nothing else, just allowing each colony to determine its own future would cut off the lifeblood of the British Empire.?Although Yang Qiu did not mention India and Africa, other colonies have become independent. How can India not be independent?  Can the Muslim League be independent?  Can South Africa be independent?  Will Egypt still be obedient?  "Can't agree! Can't agree!" Attlee looked at Churchill and kept shouting in his heart

    Historically, the United Kingdom has been able to survive alone until the beginning of 1941, not to mention that France has not yet completely failed.

    So after Churchill heard "Yang Liutiao", he was also full of anger. Do you think the British Empire is easy to threaten?  At worst, Churchill begged the United States to go to the United States. Churchill was so angry that he hurriedly left Paris on the pretext that he needed to return home to discuss with the Parliament. But he didn't know that Roosevelt on the other side of the Atlantic had already raised his kitchen knife and was ready to entertain him.

    On the contrary, the shabby Albert directly agreed to all the conditions, and also promised to restore the previous agreement and continue to let the Republic of China Navy use the Djibouti Port. But their current promise even Zeng Qi, who did not understand military affairs, felt that it was false, but no matter what,  Said that France had at least passed the test, so Yue Peng immediately discussed with Renault to sell a batch of urgently needed arms to France, including 500 bombers and 300 Type 31 tanks.

    At this time, France has no way out. The country is about to be destroyed. Why does it need money?  So Albert immediately signed the agreement and promised to pay the entire cost in gold at one time. The only condition was that all the arms must be delivered within two months.

    After getting the money, Yue Peng felt that it was no longer necessary to stay in Paris and decided to leave for China immediately. Before leaving, he told Zeng Qi to destroy the documents and evacuate Paris as soon as possible. However, Gu Yuwen lacked diplomatic experience and went back to China without saying a word when he saw Churchill.  After the plane, he was still worried: "Chief of Staff, what should we do now? I'm afraid Britain doesn't want to compromise."

    ¡°Don¡¯t think about anything, do your own thing well, and one day he will come to beg us!¡±

    Yue Peng chuckled, leaned back in his chair and squinted his eyes. He knew clearly that Churchill was just being tough, because as long as France was not really finished, he and Britain would always have a chance of luck. As for the American Roosevelt's knife, it was much more ruthless than China's.  What they want is the Atlantic Ocean and the core European interests!  ¡­(To be continued¡­)
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