The rise of the British Empire was due to an open outlook. The decline of the British Empire was largely due to their extremely narrow way of thinking.

It is undeniable that the British Empire still has some wealth. Even after going through World War I and World War II, they were still able to become one of the great powers in the world.

Those once-glorious heritage supported the empire's last bit of glory. But it is also visible that the empire is aging very rapidly.

Manufacturing centers are relocating, and colonies are gaining strength step by step. Without these supports, the fate of this country isolated outside Europe can be imagined.

What triggered all this was naturally these impassioned people in the parliament.

"I will call the United Government and put forward our demands. As for these Indians, I do not intend to receive them." Churchill rubbed his eyebrows and said: "Let's stop this matter and send someone to inform them.

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Seeing that Churchill was not very interested, the congressmen could only mute their voices and stop talking. Then, the cabinet sent an official to the hotel where the Indians were staying to inform them that the British Empire would not accept any negotiations or meetings with India.

ask.

Let them go back wherever they came from.

"What?! The British Empire doesn't accept our request to meet?!" Nehru's face became extremely ugly in his office. At first, he thought that the British would never treat him well.

But he also believed that as long as he could meet with the British and pay enough, the British would still not give up on India. After all, India's output was enough to make the British take risks.

It is a pity that Nehru did not know that the British Empire had already discussed the method of partitioning with the Defense Forces and the United States. Indeed, everyone wanted to monopolize India.

But by occupying India's interests, the British Empire would benefit the most, not themselves. If India is directly divided, then the empire will benefit, and the Parliament will also benefit.

Not only India, but also the interests of the entire Middle East region can be shared by everyone. In contrast, India's interests are not taken seriously by them.

"General Secretary, what should we do now?! Do we need to organize an army..." the staff around him hesitantly asked Nehru. Nehru is now the general secretary of the Indian National Congress.

At the same time, he also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian National Army. Unfortunately, even if the Indian National Army is fully mobilized, it can only gather less than 150,000 people.

Such a force, let alone a powerful force like the National Defense Forces, may not be enough to face even those small-time nomads in Southeast Asia.

Although India has a certain industrial base, the British were very cunning and did not leave any arms industry in India. This resulted in India being unable to produce its own guns and ammunition.

And this problem will be fatal once a war breaks out. This means that India's consumption on the battlefield cannot be supplied. Fortunately, some weapons and equipment left by the Japanese and some weapons and equipment captured from the British

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Finally, Nehru had some confidence.

But this confidence was not much greater than gasping for air. In fact, Nehru's true thought was that once war was inevitable, the first thing he would do was to move his entire family away.

He has already thought of the location, which is in the neutral country of Switzerland. There, at least he will not be exposed to war. At least, his family can survive...

"Notify the headquarters immediately and start assembling the troops now! The whole country has entered a state of combat readiness, and at the same time, all ministries are ordered to start setting up positions at the borders with Southeast Asian countries..."

Nehru took a deep breath and immediately issued dozens of orders. The staff around him recorded the orders one by one, and then hurriedly walked out the door and began to issue orders.

Nehru, on the other hand, walked around the office for a long time and walked around several times before gritting his teeth and saying to the secretary beside him: "Go back immediately! Inform my wife to take the children and leave India now!"

Nehru took a deep breath. This decision was difficult for him because this decision meant that he was likely to become a betrayer.

You sent your family away, so what will other people think?! Especially Gandhi, who fiercely opposed Bose when he was arrested.

But due to his persistence and persuasion, as well as the support of a large number of other members and elders of the Congress Party, Gandhi was forced to acquiesce to the matter, but he firmly opposed the execution of Bose.

And if, at this time, he sends his family away, what would Gandhi think?! Maybe he would just release Bose and let himself go...

Nehru smiled bitterly, his arrogance had failed him. Only then did he begin to consider whether to go to China to meet the tiger.

Perhaps, we can get a glimmer of hope for India's survival from him. In other words, we can get a glimmer of hope for his survival.

"I'm going to the Soviet Union tomorrow. It's pretty good that that kid Qimudeng has been there for so long. At least let him and the troops fix it. If the situation is complicated, it's better for me to handle it myself."

In Tu Mengben's home, Pao Ye drank tea after dinner and said to Tu Mengben. The latter nodded and said nothing more. Both father and son were killed in a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

We know that on the battlefield, there is no one with eyesight, and the battlefield is something that can happen at any time to soldiers. Putting on this military uniform, both father and son have this awareness.

They wouldn't say anything about being careful or paying attention.

"Dad, the situation in Moscow is very complicated. I believe that the Allies will attack fiercely. But the Germans are not without countermeasures. Although we want to assist the Allies, we cannot lose ourselves..."

"Don't worry, the main attacker now is Lao Maozi. I guess Ike and the others also have this idea, so they let the Soviets fight to the death." Mr. Pao chuckled and said: "This is unacceptable, Lao Maozi.

If we don’t fight, if the Germans really get that thing out, it will hit the old man on the head.”

"The unlucky one is the old man in the end. That's why they will continue to fight regardless of the cost."

Tu Menghu nodded. On the one hand, Britain and the United States did not hope that Germany would use this weapon in the war. On the other hand, they very much hoped that the Soviet Union would lose more.

Therefore, one can imagine the fighting situation among the Allied forces under this mentality.

"Qi Muden sent a telegram. The situation is not good anywhere. The old man is going crazy and beating the Germans. In the morning, one regiment passed by. In the evening, there was less than one company left. I don't know how they fought.

How many people must die to defeat the Germans..."

Pao Ye sighed, put down the teacup and said softly: "Old Maozi was forced to the end this time. They have no way out now. They can only keep fighting hard..."

Tu Mengben did not respond to this topic, but said directly: "It's time for our troops in Southeast Asia to move. Uncle De Lin, I guess I'm tired of waiting. It's time to move..."

"Well, what happened in India is not a big deal. If De Lin makes any move, these Asan guys will have to get down." Master Pao was very sure of Li Zongren's ability.

But I saw him smiling happily and said to Tu Mengben: "Let's just take care of our own affairs now. Our good neighbors in India will help us seize the opportunity."

Tu Menghu nodded, and he also recognized Li Zongren's methods. After all, he was a figure who emerged from the warlords' melee many years ago. He couldn't deal with India's second-rate methods and second-rate army?!

Tu Mengbi never worried about this. The father and son then chatted for a while, and Master Pao asked about the situation in Japan. Tu Mengbi also gave a general introduction.

Afterwards, Mr. Pao went back to the house to prepare his luggage.

"Father, are you going to the Soviet Union?!" After Tu Menghu returned to his room, Federica, who had already put the child to sleep, hugged Tu Mengben from behind.

"Yes, we will leave tomorrow. Brother Muden has stayed in Moscow for too long, and father always has to replace him. And we are allies, and what we need to consider is the overall interests of the entire alliance..."

Federica didn't speak, she just hugged Tu Mengben tightly and her body was shaking uncontrollably. Tu Mengben froze in his movements, and after a while, he turned around and hugged Federica.

"I will try my best to accommodate German prisoners of war, and I will not treat them harshly." Tu Mengben hugged Federica. This woman who had been following him had never made any demands.

But Tu Mengben knew what she was thinking about at this moment.

Since she and Germany became enemy countries, Federica has been in a helpless state. Fortunately, Tu Mengben's strategy has been to avoid conflicts while maintaining contacts with Germany.

This made her feel a little more at ease. But she knew very clearly that the two countries would eventually face off. In this war, this was inevitable.

One is her motherland, the motherland where he grew up, received education and is proud of. The other is the motherland of the man she loves deeply. After living here for many years, she has fallen in love with this country.

The last thing she wants and wants to see is that these two countries that are extremely important to her are fighting together. No matter which side is harmed, she will be extremely heartbroken.

"Promise me! No matter what, please protect those people..." Federica raised her head, her eyes full of tears. She looked at the woman who had been following her for many years, but no matter how hard and tired she was, she never shed tears.

Tu Mengben felt sad for no reason. In fact, he had always felt guilty about Federica. Ever since Federica came with him, almost all Federica had been silently paying for him.

For him, Federica came to the unfamiliar China from Germany. For him, Federica forced herself to learn Chinese, learn Chinese culture, and even learned embroidery.

For him, Federica stayed at home without any complaints. She could do nothing except occasionally going to Baiyun Temple to chat with some familiar elders, and gathering with Germans in China from time to time.

Federica gave up a lot for Tu Mengben. But Tu Mengben even spent little time with her, and many times he even ignored Federica involuntarily.

This is not what he wants. Everything in this country is in dire need. This country is facing the most important and critical moment of rebirth. He must not be distracted in the slightest.

"I have been sorry to you all these years." Tu Mengben stroked Federica's hair and sighed: "When this is all over, I will make it up to you."

"When the time comes, I will compensate you for a honeymoon. I will compensate you for the time you lost..."

Federica did not speak, she was quietly enjoying all this. She knew that this was a rare tenderness from this tiger. This tiger, who was good at fighting and bloodshed, had never understood tenderness.

He didn't know how to say anything about love. He could only express his love quietly, awkwardly and clumsily. But she could feel the tenderness behind these words.

Perhaps she lost a lot by marrying this man. But Federica firmly believed that she also gained a lot. European men have one wife on the surface, but secretly they have countless lovers.

In China, this kind of situation is not uncommon. Didn’t Zhang Xueliang bring his lover, Miss Zhao Si, who is a secretary, and live under the same roof with his wife Yu Fengzhi?!

But she only had her own man, and there had never been any scandals. Federica somehow suddenly thought that if this man hadn't married her, she would probably be misunderstood as a homosexual, right?!

Thinking of this, Federica laughed out loud for no reason.

"Why are you laughing for no reason?!" Tu Mengben looked helplessly at his wife who was crying just now, but at this moment she laughed and asked in surprise.

"I just thought that if I don't marry you, and you probably haven't gotten married yet, will you be misunderstood as a homosexual if you don't get married?!" Federica pulled Tu Mengben's belt.

, chuckled and said: "You know, the great Alexander the Great was also..."

Looking at this annoying little goblin, Tu Mengben kissed her mouth fiercely and sealed all her next words in his mouth.

"Tonight you will find out whether I am..."

"Wow haha... I have no time to spend now! I finally gave an order!!" Li Zongren laughed wildly in his headquarters, while his old partner Bai Chongxi looked at his old partner helplessly.

friend.

Bai Chongxi is now the governor of Zhejiang Province and will stay in Zhejiang Province for a few years. After his political achievements are completed, he will be transferred to the ** to serve. This time, he happened to have a vacation, so he came to visit his old friends.

"Jiansheng! You are really my lucky star! Look, I will have an offensive mission as soon as you arrive!" Recently, Li Zongren has been rectifying the government and military affairs in Southeast Asia, and he is already having trouble.

Originally, he hoped to go to Japan to take charge of the offensive, but after the United Government's assessment, he believed that Southeast Asia was a must for him. The United Government was currently very short of manpower, and it was rare that Li Zongren had experience in government affairs.

So he was caught without saying a word, and Lin Sen directly ordered him to be responsible for handling Southeast Asian affairs. This made Li Zongren, who wanted to go for a walk in Japan, very dissatisfied.

But Lin Sen was a veteran, and after being scolded all over the place, Li Zongren could only hold his nose and admit it. But secretly, he sent no less than ten war messages to the General Staff Headquarters.

He resorted to tricks, cheating, threats, inducements, etc., just to get Su Zongzhe to give him an attack order. After staying in the National Defense Force for a long time, Lao Li also got the air of an old naughty boy.
To be continued...