At 9 a.m. the next day, the US government delegation came to Chiang Kai-shek's official residence according to the agreement and officially started negotiations with the Chinese government. In the spacious living room, representatives of both sides made a long table. Before the negotiations, the US government delegation went out with 10 inspectors and took a transport plane to various parts of the west to further investigate the industry and commerce in the west, and continuously fed back the information to the US delegation negotiating in Chongqing during the inspection.

The US delegation's move was intended to keep abreast of the construction and economic development of the western part of China at any time during the negotiation process, so as to increase the bargaining weight for negotiation initiative. In addition, the Americans' move was also a time-saving and efficient negotiation. Keep everything simple during the war, time is very precious to the Americans. At present, the Americans are withdrawing troops in the Pacific. The main task of the Americans is to strengthen the defense work of the United States and participate in Central and South America. Fortunately, the Japanese army launched the South China offensive, time is very precious to the Americans, and it is urgent to quickly reach a combat agreement with China against Japan.

After the representatives of both sides took their seats, Vice President Henry, the head of the US delegation, said first: "Mr. Vice Foreign Minister, there are basically two major camps in the world, and the fascist camp led by Germany, Italy and Japan is very arrogant. Time is very precious to us. In the future, the Chinese battlefield will become the main battlefield in Asia and even the Pacific. I hope China will show sincerity and reach the China-US negotiation outline as soon as possible."

With Mu Yaping's concentrated "tutoring" and the short-term "training" of the detailed materials he provided, Zhou Enlai has been confident about how to negotiate with the US side. In particular, Zhou Enlai's proposal to take advantage of this negotiation opportunity to Mu Yaping not only promote Sino-US joint war and US military aid, but more importantly, it is to solve a series of political and economic issues.

At this time, Zhou Enlai stood up and his wise eyes swept to the US representatives, saying: "Dear Vice President, gentlemen, the Vice President has just talked about sincerity. In fact, we have expressed sincerity with practical actions. Not long ago, your military expedition team led by General Stilwell was commissioned by the British Army Command on the way to come, requiring us to send troops to Myanmar to strengthen defense. Our side quickly mobilized one army to the China-Myanmar border, and soon another army will be transferred to the China-Myanmar border, and they can enter Myanmar to fight at any time according to the situation. In addition, I can tell you the responsibility that the troops we entered Myanmar battle are being formed in the later stages of our war. If you want to say sincerity, the Chinese people's determination to fight Japanese robbers is the best proof."

Henry said: "Mr. Deputy Foreign Minister, the situation in Myanmar is very dangerous at present. We sincerely appreciate the rapid response from China. This morning, we received a telegram from British Prime Minister Churchill, entrusting us to participate in defensive operations on Chinese troops entering Myanmar, and negotiated with the British Embassy in China. I think the British side will come up with a complete plan soon."

Zhou En said: "When Chinese troops enter Myanmar to fight, I first convey our requirements to the US: First, our combat troops entering Myanmar are in concert with the British army, and the British headquarters has no right to command us. Second, our military deployment and combat plan are notified to the UK, and the UK also needs to inform us truthfully. Third, the logistics support of our combat troops entering Myanmar needs to be borne by the UK, and our arms and ammunition are borne by ourselves. Fourth, the weapons and ammunition of the combat troops entering Myanmar formed in the later stage need to be borne by the US. Fifth, if the British do not agree to our conditions, our side will also enter Myanmar to fight, but it has nothing to do with the UK. This is our bottom line."

The US representative was a little surprised. Henry discussed with his left and right and said: "The conditions you put forward are somewhat beyond our expectations. We cannot make decisions for the British. I hope that China and the British ambassadors to China will discuss this issue. However, we will meet China's requirements for the weapons and ammunition of the combat forces in Myanmar established in the later stage of Article 4. I can answer you now!"

Zhou Enlai was secretly surprised. It seemed that Commander Mu had a good analysis and the Americans were in a very urgent mood. Zhou En said: "Vice President, the content of this consultation between China and the United States includes many aspects. Now, first of all, on military cooperation and fighting side by side against Japan, I will talk about our requirements first, and hope that the United States will also take it seriously."

The Americans raised their ears and Zhou Enlai answered: "First, we require the US air force to quickly enter China, mainly bomber groups and large transport aircraft. Second, we meet the supply of military supplies according to combat needs. Third, we require the US to provide weapons and equipment and hunt 60 divisions of Chinese troops. Fourth, we require the US to quickly build a bomber manufacturing factory in Xi'an. At present, we have complete facilities in Xi'an. Fifth, we require the US to use the Taiyuan Arsenal facilities to assist in building a light weapon arsenal. Sixth, we require the US to provide financial assistance to our armed enterprises to expand production."

After hearing this, the Americans breathed a sigh of relief. The Chinese did not propose that the US send ground troops into China, which is what Americans feel most gratifying. Money is not important to the Americans now, and the military requirements put forward by the Chinese are completely acceptable. Henry discussed with the left and right and said, "Mr. Deputy Foreign Minister, we think the military cooperation and military aid conditions proposed by you are feasible. General Stilwell arrived in Chongqing in the afternoon, and we will answer the formally after reading the inspection report he provided. Please rest assured that you will get a satisfactory answer tomorrow."

During the morning break, both sides must have time to discuss. In the afternoon, the British ambassador felt humiliated when he heard the conditions for the war in Myanmar proposed by China, and even could not accept it. The British ambassador strongly demanded negotiations. Chiang Kai-shek could not answer the British side after hearing the news. It happened that Mu Yaping accompanied Stilwell to finish his inspection in Xi'an and returned to Chongqing on a transport plane that afternoon.

The room was full of people. Mu Yaping, who had returned from dust, had not sat firmly, so he listened to Enlai's report in Lao Chiang's office. Enlai's thoughts clearly stated the situation in the morning. Mu Yaping felt that it was not much different from what he had predicted in advance. However, Lao Chiang said anxiously: "The British ambassador's attitude is very unfriendly and he asked to consult with us immediately. Deputy Commander Mu, are we too harsh on the conditions proposed by the British? I am worried that the British opposition has a negative impact on the Sino-US negotiations."

Mu Yaping said: "President, don't worry! I just learned about the intelligence from Nanyang. Less than ten days after the Japanese army landed on the Malay Peninsula, the British army on the Malay Peninsula announced their surrender, which shows how bad the British will to resist. Pragmatic Americans will not consider issues from the British standpoint. The British will have to worry about Australia's security in the next step. Therefore, I judged that the British could not control the Americans. I will negotiate with the British tomorrow." Then Mu Yaping introduced in detail the results of Stilwell's inspection of the west and told everyone that China and the United States will have a very smooth cooperation in the military field.

After returning to Chongqing, Stilwell and his party rushed to the US Embassy without stopping. Stilwell informed the inspection in detail and submitted the report he wrote. Stilwell said: "Gentlemen! We have concluded that we must reach military cooperation with the Chinese government as soon as possible during the inspection of the western part of China. I can tell you frankly that even without us participating, China's war potential in the west is very strong, and it will launch a large-scale counterattack on the Japanese army on land in time. At present, China's strong military and economic strength in the western part is expanding in geometric form. I assert that with China's own strength, the Japanese army will be driven out of China within three years."

Stilwei looked at everyone seriously and continued: "You may not understand the situation in western China. If you see factories everywhere in the west, you may think it is a fantasy, but I want to tell you this is an indisputable fact. Therefore, I suggest that you quickly carry out military cooperation with the Chinese government, and help the Chinese army shorten the counterattack time, and at the same time restrain the Japanese army from launching an attack on the US mainland. I personally think the conditions put forward by China are completely acceptable."

Then Stilwell took out a large number of photos taken in the west for everyone to observe. After seeing the photos, everyone was silent. They were stunned by the huge changes that have occurred in western China in just over a decade. After a long time, Vice President Henry said: "Gentlemen! It is not difficult to see that China's rise in the war has revealed the tip of the iceberg. We must use the power of China to launch a fierce counterattack against the Japanese and reverse our passive situation as soon as possible. I agree with General Stilwell's suggestion to quickly reach an agreement with China on military cooperation and military aid tomorrow."

Everyone agreed, and Henry continued: "But I am worried that the conditions put forward by China in terms of economic and political aspects will be very difficult, especially the interests of allies in China, which will cast a shadow on our negotiations." Stilwell said: "His Excellency Vice President, for the interests of the American people, we must first consider the issue of war against Japan. I think it is necessary to make concessions and compromises in terms of political and economic aspects. We should not lose the big picture for the small and harm the interests of the American people." Everyone fell silent when they heard this and basically accepted Stilwell's statement.

At 8 a.m. the next day, Zhou Enlai and others continued to negotiate with the US at Chiang Kai-shek's official residence, while Mu Yaping drove to the British Embassy to officially start negotiations between China and Britain. Originally, no agreement was reached between China and Britain, but the issue of war in Myanmar quickly surfaced, which led to the beginning of the negotiations between China and Britain. Since there was no preparation in advance, Mu Yaping had to go into battle by himself.

After a brief greeting between the British Embassy and the British, the British ambassador first said straight to the point: "Prime Minister Churchill sent a telegram asking the Embassy in China to quickly start negotiations between the two sides. We have major differences on the conditions for the Chinese combat troops entering Myanmar. We only require one thing: the Chinese army must unconditionally accept our command, which is our bottom line."

Mu Yaping looked at the arrogant style of the British ambassador and said a little funny: "Mr. Ambassador, less than a day after the Japanese attacked Hong Kong, the British army surrendered to the Japanese army. I just got the news that this morning, the British headquarters of the Malay Peninsula announced its surrender to the Japanese army in Singapore. Gentlemen! There are hundreds of thousands of troops on the Malay Peninsula, and the Japanese army swept the Malay Peninsula in less than ten days after landing. Where are you British people’s confidence?

The British were shocked when they heard the news that the British army surrendered on the Malay Peninsula was only to learn about it. Mu Yaping did not give them a breath and said, "Gentlemen! Even if you do not agree to cooperation, we will go to Myanmar to fight. Because the British army could not resist the Japanese attack at all, I was thinking from the interests of the anti-aggression alliance and China itself..."
Chapter completed!