Xu Rui came to the White House and had a long talk with Roosevelt. Roosevelt directly pointed out that there is no free lunch in this world. If China wants to gain a corresponding status after the war, it must make some contributions. No one in this world will do it because of Show mercy to the weak at the expense of your own interests.
Roosevelt's words were very clear, and Xu Rui naturally understood that if China wanted to achieve the status of a great power after the war, it had to make sacrifices. The Americans were wealthy and paid money, materials, and weapons, while China, a poor and backward country, had to make sacrifices. What can you give? Only human life.
Xu Rui took a deep breath. This is reality. This world is not a fair world. The weak eat the strong. Survival of the fittest is an eternal law. If China wants to become a powerful country, it must pay a price. There is no free lunch.
In fact, China has already done this. The New Sixth Army and Xu Rui's troops came to Hawaii to participate in the war. Isn't it just the beginning
Xu Rui said: "Mr. President, what you said makes sense. China has hard-working, brave and tenacious soldiers. If they are equipped with American weapons, they will definitely achieve greater success on the anti-war battlefield. Of course, China's efforts will also make it more successful." It should pay off."
Roosevelt said: "Of course, after the war, China will regain its lost territory, and the United States can help China become a truly great power in the world."
Xu Rui said: "Recover territory? What does it include?"
Roosevelt said: "Since the September 18th Incident, all the territories China has lost can be recovered, including the three northeastern provinces, the entire occupied areas in Guan Nei, Inner Mongolia and other places."
Xu Rui said: "Japan's aggression against China did not start on September 18th. It can be traced back to before the Sino-Japanese War of 1898. Therefore, not only these territories, China also needs to take back Taiwan, the Penghu Islands, the Ryukyu Islands and other places. .”
Roosevelt frowned and said: "There is no problem in returning Taiwan to China, but the Ryukyu Islands were not originally under China's jurisdiction. Why should they be returned to China?"
Xu Rui said: "The vast majority of the residents of the Ryukyu Islands are immigrants from the coastal areas of China. Moreover, the Ryukyu Kingdom was originally a vassal of the Qing Dynasty, and its living habits are the same as those of China. Therefore, it can be said that the Ryukyu Islands were actually established very early. It used to be an integral part of China. Before and after the Sino-Japanese War, the Ryukyu Islands were forcibly occupied by Japan and have only become part of Japan since then. However, legally speaking, the Ryukyu Islands, including the Diaoyu Islands and other islands, are part of China."
Roosevelt thought for a while and said: "Well, if China really pays a corresponding price, we can consider returning the Ryukyu Islands to China after the war."
Xu Rui was overjoyed when he heard this. In fact, in Xu Rui's time, China and Japan were fighting over the small Diaoyu Islands. In this time and space, if the Ryukyu Islands were owned by China, then the Diaoyu Islands would Disputes will naturally cease to exist. China will increase its presence at sea. In a few decades, China's living space will be greatly expanded, laying a solid foundation for a prosperous country and a strong military.
Thinking of this, Xu Rui said: "Mr. President, I believe that China and the United States will have good cooperation, but I am just a small group leader and cannot represent China."
Roosevelt said: "I know this. The reason why I tell you this is because I think you are a rare military talent. I hope that from now on, you can always fight on the Pacific battlefield instead of returning to China." fighting."
Xu Rui said: "I am willing to make a contribution to the rise of China."
Roosevelt smiled and said: "Since the outbreak of the Pacific War, Sino-US relations have become increasingly close. However, with the fall of Burma, there have been many conflicts on issues such as the distribution of US aid and the relationship between Chairman Chiang and Stilwell. Therefore, I Fortune Teller Wilkie serves as my special envoy to China. At the same time, I also hope that the Chairman’s wife can come to the United States to further strengthen the relationship between China and the United States.”
Xu Rui shook his head and said: "The future of China lies in Yan'an, not in Chongqing. The National Government is corrupt and corrupt, but the Yan'an government is relatively clean and resolute in resisting Japan. Yan'an represents the future of China. I think, It would be better to invite the main leaders of Yan'an to come to the United States."
Roosevelt said: "Mr. Xu Rui, maybe Yan'an represents China's future, but the National Government represents China's present. Most of China is under the control of the National Government. Only by cooperating with the National Government can we To achieve the goal of cooperation with China, Yan'an, as a local government, currently does not have the ability or strength to complete cooperation with us."
Xu Rui knew that given the current situation in China, it was impossible for Roosevelt to choose Yan'an as his partner. However, it should be possible to win some benefits for Yan'an, so he said: "Without Yan'an's order, my troops would not be able to Cooperating with the Allied Forces."
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At this moment, he said: "I can consider giving Yan'an some equipment."
Changing the topic, Roosevelt continued: "I have always thought that with Mr. Xu Rui's ability and talent, it would be a pity to be just a small regiment leader. If you can become an American citizen, then the U.S. government can directly appoint you as a leader. The first yellow lieutenant general, as long as your record is outstanding enough, in the future, the U.S. government can even promote you to become a general and lead the main force of the Allied forces to march eastward until they occupy Japan and end World War II."
Xu Rui couldn't help being surprised, thinking that Roosevelt was too courageous, but when he thought about it, Roosevelt was famous for being good at promoting young officers in history. For example, General Eisenhower, who commanded the Normandy landing, was suddenly promoted by Roosevelt to lieutenant general. In his original capacity, Eisenhower commanded the entire British and American Allied Forces. In the original time and space, Eisenhower did not live up to Roosevelt's trust and eventually became a world-famous general. After the war, he even became the president of the United States.
There is also General Patton, who was promoted to a four-star general by Roosevelt within a few years, creating a myth for the U.S. military, and five-star general Bradley, who later became the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, were all promoted exceptionally, so , Roosevelt's words are really not a lie. If he joins the United States, he may really promote and reuse him.
Looking at the eager eyes of Roosevelt and Cole, Xu Rui did not hesitate at all, and without too many words, Xu Rui just said: "Mr. President, I am Chinese."
"I am Chinese!"
Such sonorous and powerful words, although there are only a few words, are enough to show Xu Rui's loyalty and innocence to the country. Obviously, Xu Rui has rejected President Roosevelt's attempt to win over him.
There was a look of disappointment on President Roosevelt's face, but from his heart, Roosevelt was full of respect for Xu Rui. You must know that the United States is the most powerful country in the world, with generous material benefits. If Xu Rui becomes the leader of the United States, A general can not only rise to the top in one step and become a senior general in the United States, but he can also receive generous salary and live a worry-free life in the future. However, Xu Rui rejected his invitation.
"I am Chinese!" These five simple words fully express Xu Rui's sincere heart for the country. Roosevelt was very emotional, and his respect for Xu Rui increased a little bit more.
Roosevelt said: "Okay, Mr. Xu Rui, I take back my words. I believe that there will be good cooperation between the United States and China. The premise is that you must stay in the Pacific Theater and China will invest more in the Pacific Theater." Soldier."
Xu Rui said: "It is my duty to fight the Japanese."
Next, Roosevelt and Xu Rui had an exchange on the European battlefield and the situation of the entire World War II. Roosevelt found that Xu Rui's words were very insightful, even clearer and more specific than some professional military analysis organizations in the United States. This made Roosevelt He was greatly shocked, thinking that this Easterner was a once-in-a-century war wizard, and felt even more regretful that Xu Rui could not join the US army and command thousands of troops, but could only be an ordinary officer.
The more Roosevelt and Xu Rui chatted, the more congenial they became. The originally half-hour meeting was extended to two hours, until Cole kept urging: "Mr. President, it's too late. For your health, you must rest immediately."
Roosevelt smiled helplessly at Xu Rui and said, "It seems that our conversation can only go so far."
Xu Rui immediately said goodbye to Roosevelt. Looking at Xu Rui's departure, Roosevelt sighed: "What a pity, why is such a capable person not an American..."
Xu Rui got into the car arranged for him by Cole, left the White House and drove to the hotel where he was staying. Along the way, Xu Rui sat in the car thinking about the conversation he had just had with Roosevelt. It seemed that for the rise of China, some sacrifices were made. It's inevitable, and just as I was thinking about it, the car came to the door of the hotel.
Xu Rui got out of the car. Two big men in black suits stopped in front of Xu Rui.
Each of these two big men is about 1.9 meters tall and has a strong build. On the left is a black man with a full head of pigtails. On the right is a white man with a ponytail. They both have indifferent faces and stretch out their hands to block the situation. Xu Rui’s path forward.
"Are you Xu Rui?" the white-faced man asked.
Xu Rui asked calmly: "Is something wrong?"
"My master wants to see you." The black-faced man said.
Xu Rui said: "I don't know your master, go away."
"You have to go!" the white-faced man said coldly.
"boom!"
Xu Rui kicked the white-faced man in the crotch, and the white-faced man squatted down with his hands covering his stomach in pain. At this moment, the black-faced man's big fist came at Xu Rui. Xu Rui grabbed the black-faced man's fist like lightning and made an anti-joint grab. Hearing a Kaba sound, the black-faced man's right hand The arm was already hanging down, but the joints were removed by Xu Rui...