latelenovela Chapter 310: Discussing Asia over Green Plum Wine (Part 1)
Chapter 310: Discussing Asia over Green Plum Wine (Part 1)
In mid-July 1945, the only competitor, Giraud, withdrew from the core of power, and General Dai had become the sole leader of the resistance movement in Faguo.
With the successful landing in Normandy, part of the country's territory has been liberated
This ambitious, charismatic, pragmatic, shrewd, tenacious and adaptable French man is reintegrating the resistance forces within France and its overseas colonies.
Coincidentally, for the top strategist, President Luo, any independent and powerful European power would be a challenge to his vision of the leadership of the post-war United States.
Hans the Cat doesn't work, John Bull doesn't work, and of course the Gallic rooster doesn't work either.
Therefore, Commander Luo was both cooperative and cautious towards his ally General Dai.
"So you're saying that one of our allies and another are planning something, and you're completely unaware of it?"
In the Oval Office of the White House, Director Hu, who leads the entire FBI, said cautiously:
"Yes, it was a mistake on my part."
Director Hu, who is extremely powerful in the United States, looked at the tall man sitting in the wheelchair respectfully like a primary school student.
At this time, he was very clear-headed. Although he had the right to monitor all calls in the United States and even eavesdrop on President Luo's competitors to help them in their election campaigns, he also had a lot of "secret materials" in his hands.
But he was also well aware of the immense prestige of the man before him, a hand that held the entire upper class of the United States in its grip. He had no intention of fighting to the death until the very last moment.
Although he didn't know the stories of the Jinyiwei and the East and West Factories in the far east, Director Hu was quite self-aware.
No matter how powerful he is, he is just a spy chief after all.
Therefore, the two of them also maintained the necessary tacit understanding. Commander Luo would not touch the director's chair under his butt, and he would respectfully and carefully complete all the requirements issued by Commander Luo on a daily basis.
Facing this general who had polio and had to cover his knees with a thick blanket even in the summer, Director Hu took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead and added:
"However, the infiltration of the Afro-Karabakh colonies by the Faqir was easily accomplished."
After sorting out his thoughts, Director Hu continued:
"Most of the areas are still under a tribal chiefdom system. The colonial central government controlled by the French is only a nominal central government, and the remaining local power lies entirely in the hands of the local tribes."
"As long as we're willing to pay, those tribal chiefs are happy to send their children to study in the United States and learn our advanced culture. As for the various assistance we've proposed, they've readily agreed."
Commander Luo put down the empty coffee cup and thought for a moment.
Unlike traditional isolationist politicians, they only have eyes for the continent where the United States is located, and they are satisfied as long as they can control the countries in the Caribbean.
In the post-war order envisioned by President Luo, the United States is the leader, the coordinator, the defender, and the supervisor of the world.
Therefore, he is not only interested in the core of the world - Europe, but he is also trying to extend his tentacles even in remote Asia and Africa.
Looking at the sunny lawn outside, Commander Luo waved his hand, and the servants behind him immediately pushed his wheelchair.
"Director Hu, do you mind taking a walk with an old man and getting some sunshine?"
"Of course, it's my honor, sir." Director Hu quickly put on his hat and opened the door first.
Not long after, the two appeared together on the lawn in front of the White House, and the surrounding staff immediately saluted and greeted the President.
"Now the Japanese and those Vichy people jointly control the Indochina Peninsula. What do you think about this?" Commander Luo asked first.
"According to intelligence, famine is currently raging in Indochina, particularly in Annan," Director Hu replied, bowing to accommodate the wheelchair-bound commander. "Given the Japanese's current plundering of Annan's grain, the famine won't improve until the autumn harvest."
"And those guys from Vichy just let it happen, right?" Commander Luo tilted his head and looked at Director Hu.
"Yes, you're right. The so-called joint control is just a slang term used by the Chinese to save face." Director Hu offered a subtle flattery. "Including all the railways and mines within the territory, the Japanese have completely controlled the economic and military lifeline of the Annan Peninsula."
"The Vichy colonial administration has long been defunct in name only."
Commander Luo immediately sorted out his thoughts.
Although the colonial authorities were gone, there were still at least tens of thousands of white people in the three countries of Annan, including administrative officials, missionaries, businessmen, soldiers, and a large number of women and children.
Even though Vichy France and the Japanese are now in the Axis camp, the Allies will soon liberate France.
Given the Japanese's brutal behavior, they might attack these Chinese women at any time, which would be another huge tragedy.
The closest allied forces are undoubtedly the White Party’s troops and the Anmin Army.
The White Party is currently engaged in a bitter battle with the Japanese invaders, and suffered a crushing defeat in the previous battle in southern Henan.
So it seems that General Dai contacted the Annan Army just for the Annan Peninsula issue?
Commander Luo did not know that Zhang Chi had also set his sights on the uranium ore in the Niger colony in Gaul. Based on the current intelligence, he could only make such a judgment.
"The Fa people and the John people are the number one threat. We cannot leave the Annam Peninsula to them after the war."
Commander Luo could see the ambition in General Dai's eyes. This was a man who wanted to lead the country to greatness again like Napoleon.
"Although the White Party Republic is fragmented and riddled with internal conflicts, they are enormous. If we hand over the Annam Peninsula to them for trusteeship after the war, we will undoubtedly be helping to establish a rival to the United States across the Pacific."
"Zhang's Anmin Army is also an ambitious young tiger. I heard that they are still occupying Chittagong in Eastern Sindhu and won't leave?"
Director Hu immediately responded, "That's right. Zhang is transporting supplies across the Andaman Sea to Chittagong. As long as the Johns don't want to start a war, there's nothing they can do to him."
"Zhang also paid a sum of money to place an order on the West Coast for several Liberty ships and shallow-water heavy gunboats," Director Hu added. "They used spare 14-inch (356mm) gun barrels from old battleships, all in stock, which made those worried arms dealers very happy."
"He has so many sailors?" Commander Luo was a little surprised.
"There are many Chinese people making a living on the sea all over the world. There are many Johns in the global merchant fleet alone." Director Hu shrugged. "As long as Zhang is willing to spend money, he will always be able to find people."
Commander Luo was silent. Although the 14-inch shallow-water heavy gunboat could only be regarded as a mobile artillery position for coastal defense, Zhang Chi's actions undoubtedly exposed his ambition to control the ocean.
"How did I just find out about this?"