Chen Zikun and Xiong Shihui have quite the same views on the international situation, and they have a deep feeling of regretting that they met too late.
Since the founding of Sun Yat-sen, the Kuomintang has had many factions.
Hu Hanmin, Wang Jingwei and other factions have been scattered and reduced.
The people currently in power are the Chiang Clan.
The Chiang Clan is divided into three major factions: the Chen brothers’ faction, the Whampoa Military Academy faction, and the political science department that is neither party nor military.
Xiong Shihui is one of the representatives of the political science department. .
This Department of Political Science has the same name as the Department of Political Science led by Liang Qichao during the Beiyang period.
It is called this because its main members are politicians, entrepreneurs, and scholars.
Although Chen Zikun is a member of the Central Committee and a big shot in the military, After all, he is not a member of the direct lineage and has been fighting alone.
Now that he meets Xiong Shihui, he feels very close to him, and his impression of the political science department has also improved.
Xiong Shihui also wanted to recruit Chen Zikun into the group.
The two talked all night long and decided to abandon Foreign Minister Song Ziwen and Ambassador to the United States Hu Shi and directly contact the highest authorities in the United States.
Without further ado, the two of them took action immediately.
Xiong Shihui had been in Washington for a year and was familiar with the roads.
He quickly contacted the presidential assistant Curie and had an informal meeting in a hotel room in Washington.
Chen Zikun's proficient English Curie was deeply impressed by his precise grasp of the situation, but after all, he was only an assistant and could not make any promises.
He could only say that he would forward his opinions to the President.
After a few days, there was still no response from the White House.
Chen Zikun was anxious.
He wanted to go to New York to visit his daughter Chen Yan, but had to stay in Washington, DC.
There was no news from the White House, but domestic news arrived first.
Hu Shi resigned as ambassador to the United States and was replaced by a man named Wei Mingdao.
Xiong Shihui said that the main reason for the replacement was that Hu Shi and Song Ziwen were not on good terms, and it was extremely difficult to carry out diplomatic work, but a new person came. , may not be able to open up the situation.
In the autumn of Washington, the air was crisp and clear, but Chen Zikun was depressed.
He went to Lafayette Square to feed the pigeons.
It suddenly rained when he arrived at the square that day, so he turned back to the hotel.
There was an inconspicuous Ford car parked at the door, and he was sitting in the car.
Wearing two men in trench coats, their aura reminded Chen Zikun of the FBI agents at the door of the Pacino family in New York.
I was suspicious but not sure.
I went back to the room and checked the hair tied to the bedroom door.
It was broken.
The United States secretly sent people to search his room.
Chen Zikun was shocked.
Fortunately, there were no confidential documents or code books around him.
When he looked at the car outside the door, it was already gone.
Just when he was restless, Xiong Shihui's call came, and his voice was surprising: "President Roosevelt wants to summon you."
The next day, Chen Zikun put on a Chinese military uniform, a green woolen uniform, a German-style cap, three general stars on the collar, put on an armed belt, spent twenty-five cents to polish his leather shoes, and went to the delegation with great dignity.
The dispatched car went with Xiong Shihui to the White House, the official residence of the President of the United States.
The White House is simple and elegant, with the Stars and Stripes flying high, indicating that the president is in the White House.
Anti-aircraft guns can be vaguely seen on the top of nearby buildings.
It seems that Americans are also preparing for a rainy day and taking precautions.
Chen Zikun had an invitation letter from President Roosevelt, so he had a smooth journey.
He noticed that the defense of the White House was not very strong.
It was surrounded by Washington, DC police, and the interior was guarded by Army soldiers.
It was said that this was also a temporary measure, and there were not that many guards in normal times.
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Because Chen Zikun is an allied army general, the White House held a small welcome ceremony.
A class of Army honor guard soldiers accepted his review, and then the protocol officer guided him into the White House.
The interior of the palace was simple and elegant, with oil paintings hanging on the walls. , quiet, solemn and generous.
Chen Zikun came to the door of an office.
The door opened gently.
The attendant made an invitation gesture.
He took a deep breath and walked in.
The room was oval in shape, with thick carpets on the floor.
There was no room behind the large desk.
There is an old man sitting in a wheelchair, looking at himself with bright eyes.
No need to ask, he is the famous American President Franklin Roosevelt.
The meeting was informal, and Roosevelt's topic was not limited to the abolition of unequal treaties.
Instead, he asked in detail about the fight against Japanese aggression, as well as his views and suggestions on Sino-US cooperation.
Chen Zikun's English level was not good enough to cope with ordinary daily situations.
Yes, when you encounter a lot of professional vocabulary, you will inevitably be confused.
Fortunately, with the help of a professional translator, I can answer the questions fluently.
"Son, push me for a walk in the garden."
Roosevelt suddenly made this request.
Only then did Chen Zikun realize that the person sitting in front of him was not only a wise old man, but also a disabled person who was suffering from polio and could not walk.
He pushed Roosevelt to the South Lawn of the White House, and the waiter brought lemonade and pastries.
Roosevelt said: "Your suggestions are very good.
Extraterritoriality, concessions, inland navigation rights, warships' right to enter territorial waters, customs management rights, the Peking Embassy and The right to station troops along traffic lines is an unequal treaty and will not exist between two friendly allies.
I promise you that Congress will pass this proposal within three months. " Chen Zikun expressed his gratitude without being humble or overbearing.
"You don't have to say thank you.
This is what China deserves.
Since we can't give you that much assistance, we should encourage you on a spiritual level.
Well, I want to hear your views on the war situation in the China-Burma-India theater now, and Views on material distribution.”
Chen Zikun said: "I think the top priority is to replace Stilwell."
Roosevelt raised his eyebrows.
Of course, this was not the first time he heard this statement, but it was a bit strange to hear this from Chen Zikun.
After all, Stilwell had previously called Chen Zikun the most American general in China. , it was recommended that he be appointed as the deputy commander of the China-Burma-India Theater to replace those Chinese generals who had poor communication, because those people were Chiang Kai-shek's servants, not soldiers of the country.
"Isn't Joe your good friend?"
Roosevelt asked.
Chen Zikun said: "It is because Joe and I are old friends for many years that I suggest this.
Stilwell's temper is too upright.
He understands the rules of Chinese officialdom, but is unwilling or disdainful to follow them.
He does not respect Chiang Kai-shek and does not respect Chiang Kai-shek."
Give him face, and face is more important than anything else to the Chairman.
Since the two people despise each other, why forcefully twist them together and let Stilwell go to Europe to command an army group?
I think he will be happier. " Roosevelt smiled: "So, what do you think of Chang Kaishen?"
Americans' pronunciation is naturally not as perfect as that of Chinese people.
Chang Kaishen is the transliteration of Chiang Kai-shek.
Chen Zikun pondered for a moment and said: "Chairman Wu Xiong has a broad strategy, and the country is governed by an almost primitive party method.
In other words , the Kuomintang is not yet a truly modern political party, and in some aspects it is even inferior to the Communist Party.”
Roosevelt was very interested: "Please tell me in detail."
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Chen Zikun described what he saw in the Eighth Route Army base areas where the three-three democracy system was implemented and village chiefs were directly elected in rural areas.
He concluded: "Instead of handing over military supplies to the regular army, it is better to hand them over to the Eighth Route Army.
Their equipment is very poor, but in combat I have a strong will, if I can equip myself with American weapons , can greatly contain the Japanese army in North China.
Of course, the task of frontal combat still has to be done by the regular army, so I suggest that Stilwell arm 100,000 Chinese men.
All this requires Chiang Kai-shek's approval.
After all, he is the leader of China, at least for the moment. , no one can replace him.”
Roosevelt said: "Perhaps I should consider whether Stilwell will stay or leave, but it is always not good to change generals on the spot.
This matter can be discussed later.
Now let's talk about you, son.
Stilwell's report makes me You are very interested.
Now it seems that Stilwell's evaluation is conservative.
You are not only a general, but also a politician. " Chen Zikun said: "Perhaps my background and experience are different from those of ordinary people.
I have seen many things, and my perspective on problems is naturally different.
Although I am a member of the Kuomintang and a member of the Central Executive Committee, I am not loyal to a certain person or party.
The party, I am only loyal to my country and nation.”
Roosevelt said: "It seems that Chang Kaishen has a good vision.
You are indeed the best person to contact China and the United States.
Stilwell wants to grant you the rank of the U.S.
Army, but he is too small, so I should do this job." " At this point, he cleared his throat: "Chen, from now on, you are a brigadier general of the United States Army."
Chen Zikun was greatly shocked.
How could he become a brigadier general in the US Army after only one interview?
He had studied at West Point and was quite familiar with the army's military rank system.
The US army was different from China.
Most officers were one step at a time.
Someone who was promoted in one step, even if he was promoted out of the ordinary, would not be like this.
Roosevelt said: "China and the United States are allies.
You are a general of the Chinese Army.
You have commanded large-scale battles.
You have personally flown a plane to bomb Japan.
According to your conversation, you have also studied the strategic level.
In order to protect your job, It’s not too much to award a U.S.
Army brigadier general the rank.”
As he spoke, he winked slyly: "And you were born in San Francisco.
Strictly speaking, you are an authentic American citizen."
Now Chen Zikun was stunned.
It seemed that the Americans were serious enough about investigating their own details.
Since President Roosevelt gave him face, he had to continue.
He stood up and saluted: "I am willing to accept it."
Roosevelt smiled and said: "Stay for dinner tonight.
The veal steak with vanilla sauce at the White House is delicious."
At 8:30 in the evening, Chen Zikun came back from the White House.
Xiong Shihui accompanied him, but he had no chance to see the president.
He was sent back after dinner.
When Chen Zikun came back, he asked eagerly: "How is it?
The negotiation was successful. "?"
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Chen Zikun said: "If the negotiation is completed, all unequal treaties will be abolished."
Xiong Shihui breathed a sigh of relief: "It must be very difficult after talking for so long."
Chen Zikun said: "It's not hard, just one sentence.
We chatted about other things and had dinner by the way."
Xiong Shihui was so envious.
What an honor it was to be stayed by Roosevelt for dinner.
He asked: "What other topics were discussed?"
Of course, those treacherous topics could not be told to Xiong Shihui.
Chen Zikun said calmly: "As for the Sino-US liaison officer, the United States gave me the rank of brigadier general."
Xiong Shihui's eyes nearly popped out: "Why are you an American general now?"
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