Chapter 770 The King leaves London
Leclerc is Ultra Clock. After he came to England, he met Churchill. Churchill instructed to create a free French organization and lead the French people to continue the war of resistance.
Leclerc did it silently. After all, letting him return to France and lead the people's underground struggle was simply seeking death. Now under German rule, the French earned more and paid good treatment than before. The French did not think about resisting.
He could only go to the colony to develop. After all, after France announced its surrender, there were still many colonies without a clear statement.
Leclerc succeeded! He found a new base for free France, and he had opened up the situation!
Although Free France is still weak now, it is a good start. When they trained out their troops there, they will develop northward and continue to occupy the French colonies and form a group.
De Gaulle is gone, and De Gaulle's historical responsibility is completely given to Leclerc.
Hearing this news, Churchill silently lit a cigar and sucked two mouthfuls. He finally spoke: "The road to struggle is rugged, but as long as you have firm confidence, I believe that victory will eventually belong to us. Throughout history, we have never been truly defeated!"
The smell of cigars made Churchill sober. Churchill silently left No. 5 Downing Street and went to Buckingham Palace.
In 1837, Queen Victoria first moved to Cai as her residence in July only three weeks after she ascended the throne. Buckingham Palace was officially regarded as the residence of the British royal family, and it has been until now.
King George VI of England lived here.
Now, Britain is in turmoil, and during the day, the Germans will even launch large-scale air strikes on the capital London. Although the Royal Air Force is constantly raising its resistance, there are still many German bombers flying over London to drop bombs.
I don’t know whether it’s intentional or unintentional, but in short, Buckingham Palace has never been attacked by bombs.
Even so, the royal family members were evacuated to the basement of the palace to live in case of German air strikes.
In this case, the king still chose to stay in London, undoubtedly for inspiration. During the day, when the king and the queen appeared at the bombed scene and directed the rescue, their image was deeply rooted in people's hearts.
Until now, the hearts of London are still stable, and they firmly believe that Britain will definitely win the final victory.
However, as the top, everyone knows the risks.
"Germany is advancing too fast. Although American supplies are being transported, we cannot guarantee that we can defend London before the supplies arrive." Churchill looked at George VI in front of him under the lights in the dim basement.
The smoke was shrouded in smoke, and George VI was even more a smoker. He almost never left his hands. After World War II, he died of life without living for a few years.
Now, George VI's eyes looked at Churchill, and his eyes were filled with complex emotions: "We have mobilized nearly half of the troops in the country, we are fighting on the ground, and now, we still have no hope, to defend, our capital?"
Half of the army! If the expeditionary force had not been lost and captured on French territory, Churchill could now pat his chest and say he would definitely defend it, but it would not work.
He really had no confidence. How powerful are those rushing troops who were summoned to fight for the empire? To be honest, they are not as good as those of the colonial army!
"Yes, Your Majesty the King, I hope you can temporarily leave London and go to the northern cities to continue to be the leader of our country and lead our people's war of resistance." Churchill said: "You are the spiritual pillar of our people, and your safety is of great importance."
George VI was in a complicated mood and he did not want to be the king of England.
Before the level, his name was Albert. In terms of personality, he was a very shy person and suffered from severe stuttering for life.
Therefore, when he speaks, he will jump out words one by one. This is not easy to express. If he speaks it quickly, the word will be repeated many times.
He was very unhappy when he learned that his brother who succeeded Edward VIII in 1936 finally decided to abdicate for marriage and would inherit the throne. On May 12, 1937, he ascended the throne at Westminster Abbey and changed his name to George VI.
Unexpectedly, after ascending the throne, the country declined rapidly. At this time, he had no other choice but to stand up and serve as a spiritual leader to lead the people's war of resistance across the country.
Although he stuttered and shy, he would not give in to the issue of national sovereignty.
"I, no, leave, from London," said George VI.
As a king, he must have dignity. In history, there are so many kings who guard their castle, and no matter how many years they have been surrounded, they still live and fight in the castle.
What is this to leave the royal family’s location for hundreds of years and run to the north?
And if the Germans conquered London, what next? The Germans would continue to advance northward until they occupied the entire UK, where should they go?
It’s better to be a monarch who died in battle and stay in London and make yourself famous for the eternal period.
George VI was very persistent.
"His Majesty the King, as long as you are still here, our people have hope," Churchill said. "You may not know that even France, which has surrendered now, has organized Free France, and in Chad, Cameroon, where it has risen and formally supported Free France."
Free France? A colony in France?
After hearing this, George VI's heart rekindled hope. Yes, even if the land falls, so what? Britain still has a vast colony. Even if it goes to the colony, it can continue to lead the people's war of resistance against Germany. As long as it does not fall, it will continue to fight against the war!
Choosing death is the behavior of the weak. As the king of England, he will eventually drive away the Germans and restore the dignity of Britain. This is his true mission!
Churchill was relieved after successfully speaking out that George VI. No matter how well the publicity was, he wanted to live and die with London. Now, when it is time to leave, he still has to leave, and quickly!
"His Majesty the King, please clean up and tonight I will send you out of London with your family. You can go to Liverpool first, it will be safer there." Churchill said.
Chapter completed!