sbdcsierra Chapter 491 Are you betting that they dare not surrender? Do you dare?
Chapter 491 Are you betting that they dare not surrender? Do you dare?
He was also someone who needed to move up, so Zhou Weiguo deduced that Robert would definitely go find George and the others to jointly put pressure on the Japanese army to divide the concessions.
As long as they went, the Japanese army's plan to fight a decisive battle west of Wuhan would be over.
Sure enough, the next morning, Robert took Ruth there, but what Zhou Weiguo didn't expect was that Ruth told him some very bad news after she came back.
"George disagrees?" Zhou Weiguo didn't quite believe what Ruth said. Ruth just told him that George from the British Concession did not agree with the plan to open a new concession in Wuhan.
"Yes, he disagreed, and he also said something to make Robert give up, saying that doing so would most likely make the Japanese army hate him."
What an ungrateful bastard. It was a waste of all the benefits I gave him. I didn't expect this bastard would do such a thing. Zhou Weiguo hated him secretly.
"Awen, the situation is not good. Robert was originally hesitant about whether to do this, but now that George not only does not participate, but also said something like that, I'm afraid Robert will give up this idea."
"It's not worth it. If the British Concession doesn't take action, the French Concession, which follows their lead, probably won't get involved. Robert himself is worried that this will make the Japanese army hate the mainland. If George is not dragged into the battle, I'm afraid this operation will be over."
"Interesting." Zhou Weiguo clicked his tongue and looked in the direction of the British Concession; "It seems that we should go meet this George. I still don't believe that a man who sells tanks and weapons and equipment can be loyal to his country in his heart."
Zhou Weiguo went to meet George in the name of Ono's friend. Ono and George had business dealings in the past, and with his identity, he would not be rejected by George.
George's official residence, the second floor reception room, took Zhou Weiguo to sit in the living room, George had someone serve tea and asked with a business smile; "I wonder what you need this time?"
"We need you to do something, something important that concerns you and your empire." Zhou Weiguo took a sip of tea, and then began to take out gold bars from his pocket. These gold bars were obtained from the raid on the Zhao family.
This time, he brought a few with him, and unexpectedly they came in handy.
One gold bar after another was stacked into a small pyramid. The flashing golden light of the five gold bars almost blinded George's eyes.
"You tell me, anything, as long as I can do it." George reached out to take the gold bar, but Zhou Weiguo held it down and smiled, "I'm afraid you won't accept it."
"You haven't told me what it is. How do you know that I won't accept it?" George withdrew his hand, but his eyes were still on the gold bars.
"It's very simple. You have to cooperate with Robert and others to put pressure on the Japanese Foreign Minister and seek new territory in Wuhan. I think this matter is not difficult for you, Your Excellency."
this……
George hesitated. He looked at Zhou Weiguo for a long time. "Sir, this is too much to ask."
Zhou Weiguo shook his head. "I don't think so. The economy of the US Empire is already showing signs of surpassing your country. At this time, shouldn't we unite and give it some eye drops? Once the seeds of war are planted, they will surely bear fruit one day. I believe that the arrival of that day will be the best outcome for your country and for you, Your Excellency."
George naturally understood what this meant, but he picked up the teacup and took a sip, saying with a smile, "Captain Zhou is right, but if we get involved in this, won't there be hidden dangers of war?"
"How is that possible? Your powerful navy is the best in the world. No matter how much resentment the Japanese army has, they will not plot against you. If you are really worried, I think you can use a special channel to tell the Japanese army that this was done by the United States. Of course, I believe that after this matter is over, we will become best friends. I also believe that it won't be long before you will become a governor-general famous overseas."
Get promoted and make money. George's eyes were a little confused. He took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Weiguo in front of him. Everything Zhou Weiguo said was right, but he felt a little uneasy in his heart. Finally, he asked, "Why did you do this?"
"Because the Japanese army is forcing us to fight a decisive battle in the west of Wuhan, we don't have the strength to fight them to the death, so we are faced with a choice, either surrender, or hope for help from friends and continue to fight them. Of course, if there is no help from friends, I think we can only follow the pace of the Japanese army."
This is a threat. If the Empire does not take action this time, then Yamashiro might really surrender to the Japanese army. The vast territory, the terrible population and their people who are accustomed to enduring, whoever obtains these will definitely move to a higher level.
"I need to report this matter to my hometown and wait for local news." George put down his teacup and said word by word.
Zhou Weiguo naturally knew that George could not make the decision. He needed to report to the Governor-General's Office of the Far East. After all, he was under the jurisdiction of the Governor-General's Office of the Far East.
"Okay, then I will wait for good news today. I believe that Sir George will give me a satisfactory answer." Zhou Weiguo said, and pushed the gold bar in his hand over. "It's just a small gift, not a respect. When this matter is done, we will have more gifts to send."
Are there any more?
George almost fainted from the shock of this sentence. After seeing Zhou Weiguo off, he looked at the gold bars for a moment, then took one out and handed it to Alice, the secretary next to him, and asked, "What should we do?"
He still didn't want to participate, but Zhou Weiguo offered too much.
It is really difficult to choose between loyalty and interests.
Alice looked at the gold bars in her hand, thought for a moment and said, "Mr. Consul, no matter what Zhou Weiguo's purpose is, he said something right. If Shancheng surrenders, it will not benefit anyone. In addition, with such a potential war, does he dare to attack us in Tokyo?"
"Send a telegram to the Far East Governor's Office. The situation in Shancheng is dangerous. There may be a trend of surrender."
At the Far East Governor's Office, Governor Luo Fuguo summoned the main officials of the Governor's Office and motioned them to sit down. He then shook the telegram sent by George not long ago; "George said that the Ninth War Zone's offensive failed and now it has turned to defense. The Japanese Central China Front Army is gathering troops in the direction of Wuhan to force Shancheng to surrender. The situation in Shancheng is critical. According to the news, they are likely to surrender. Tell me, everyone, how should we respond?"
Far East Fleet Commander Hart lowered his head and thought for a moment; "We can't let them surrender. Once they surrender, the Japanese army will control a territory dozens of times larger than theirs and countless people, and Tokyo's ambitions will be even greater."
"They have held out for so long, they won't surrender because of this." The deputy governor probed after Hurd finished speaking.
After hearing what he said, Hurd laughed and said, "Mr. Deputy Governor, this is a bet that they will not surrender. So, if they surrender, what are we going to do? Do you think it is too late?"