On this day, no matter how sour the French men were, the grand wedding held in Notre Dame de Paris will be forever remembered in history. Even the French official, the sprint champion General Dai, happily said that this was a symbol of friendship between the allies!
Well, Pétain seemed to have said something similar back then. He even said that the relationship between a French woman and a German man was not only a love that transcended nationality, but also an important step in promoting reconciliation between the two countries.
Well, in fact, it can be said to be an important step in reconciliation in China. After all, China and France have grievances.
One of the two bullets on Bali Bridge was French.
However, the reaction of the outside world is not important, what is important is to win people's hearts!
After hosting the collective wedding, the original plan was to go directly to the airport from Notre Dame de Paris and then return to the United States, but at this time I received another invitation.
Just after George came down from the stage, before he and his subordinates could arrange some matters, a subordinate brought in a British major from the Allied Command. The collective wedding was held in Notre Dame this time, thanks to the Allied Command's coordination, so everyone was naturally very polite to those who could not come. The British major stepped forward and saluted, saying:
"Mr. George, someone wants to meet you, right now."
British officer?
Although the most common Allied soldiers in Paris now are those led by the United States and Britain, the task force has almost never dealt with the British.
What is the British coming for now?
After dozens of minutes, George finally knew who wanted to see him - Churchill.
That's right, it was the guy who was holding a cigar and making a scissors hand gesture.
Two days ago, Churchill flew from London to Paris, and the public statement was that he came to bring warmth to the French people - he brought thousands of tons of food and medical supplies. But in fact, he was having a secret meeting with Charles de Gaulle. It was not clear what they talked about, but it was certain that the demise of Sandezi had entered the countdown.
Now, after the secret meeting with the sprint champion, Fatty Qiu actually came to me by the way. This was... a little unexpected.
Although it was a little unexpected, it was also expected. After all, the meeting with Churchill was inevitable. What was unexpected?
Churchill actually rushed from London to Paris in a hurry to see me.
The Prime Minister of the British Empire. He ran over so happily.
Sure enough... the British Empire today is no longer the British Empire of yesterday.
The image of Fatty Qiu has long been familiar to people through film and television materials in later generations, especially the photo of him holding a cigar and making a scissor hand, which is extremely classic. However, the first time I saw Fatty Qiu, this guy did not hold a cigar or make a scissor hand, but only... a face full of dissatisfaction.
"George, I don't know what agreement you have reached with the Americans, but you must understand that Borneo is a British colony! British!"
Almost as soon as they met, Churchill put on a condescending look, and the arrogance in his words was simply undisguised.
As the Prime Minister of the British Empire, he seemed to be really qualified to put on such a condescending attitude.
But he obviously forgot that it is 44 years now, not 14 years!
My lord, times have changed!
Your British Empire is about to die!
Facing the arrogance of Fatty Qiu, George ignored him, but took out a cigar, lit it by himself, and smoked it, not taking him seriously at all.
Uh...
Fatty Qiu, who punched the air, was stunned. The other party's reaction was completely beyond his expectations.
While smoking, George admired the scenery outside the window, as if there was no one else in the room at all, he was just enjoying the scenery.
Seeing this, Churchill also took out a cigar, lit it, took two puffs, and finally, he took the initiative to break the silence.
"Americans, maybe we can give you some promises, but North Borneo belongs to Britain, and will be recovered by the British army in the future. It is a British colony..."
Looking at Churchill, George said.
"Legally speaking, everything in North Borneo belongs to the North Borneo Company. The land was bought from the Brunei royal family by the company. A British colony? It can only be said that North Borneo holds a royal charter, but legally speaking, it does not belong to Britain."
"Law..."
Fat Qiu showed a mocking smile on his face.
"I find it a little funny when you talk about the law."
Fat Qiu said while smoking a cigar.
"Without the support of Britain, you will never be able to return to North Borneo. The locals in North Borneo accept the rule of the North Borneo Company of the British Empire. Without the British Empire, you are nothing!"
In fact, he didn't need to intervene in the affairs of North Borneo. The Colonial Office would handle related affairs, but now the Americans intervened. No, it should be said that this guy's identity made the Colonial Office hesitate.
Roosevelt's agent.
This alone was enough to make the Colonial Office cautious and even approved his acquisition of the company. Of course, the official had no way to object. As he said, legally speaking, yes, he was the legal owner of the company.
And now, the American recognition of the Borneo Garrison also caused Churchill to have a certain crisis, so he had this trip to Paris.
"Well, Dr. Goebbels of the Nazis also said so."
George's rebuttal made Fatty Churchill's face a little angry, but he calmed down immediately.
"The North Borneo Company cannot do without the support of the British Empire, and Britain will not give up its colonies."
While emphasizing this point, Churchill also said specifically.
"The treaty between the British Empire and North Borneo is still binding, George."
"Of course, I don't deny this."
George said with a smile.
"Mr. Prime Minister, I know very well that the treaty is valid, but from the perspective of the treaty, North Borneo only accepts British protection, but it does not mean that it is a British colony. The royal charter he holds is not to rule North Borneo under the royal charter, but to accept the protection of the British Empire."
George and his legal team have studied the treaty signed between North Borneo and Britain countless times, and naturally know where the biggest difference in North Borneo is. North Borneo is a land purchased privately by the company in the 19th century. It was not until ten years later that a treaty was signed with Britain. This treaty is a protective treaty.
This is why George repeatedly emphasized the law, because legally, that place is indeed not a British colony.
Even in the past, George had thought that if he sued the British government in the future, Churchill might not win, but the Labour Party... everything is possible for that prodigal son!
"Although there is no agreed deadline, according to the content of the treaty, Britain has not fulfilled its protection responsibility, Mr. Prime Minister!"
Greedy smiled at Churchill and asked back.
"In this case, I can completely question the validity of the treaty! And overturn the treaty."
If it were in the past, George would not have the confidence at all, but now, the situation is different!
Under the premise that the United States recognizes the North Borneo Company and the Borneo Guard Force, the British threat... is not worth mentioning at all.
"Is that your answer?"
Churchill asked back while holding a cigar.
"No, Mr. Prime Minister, I would rather have further negotiations than overturning the treaty. Colonies... Mr. Prime Minister, perhaps you will try your best to protect the colonies of the British Empire, but what about after you? What will the Labour Party do? Will they defend the colonies of the British Empire at all costs?"
George's rhetorical question made Churchill stunned, and even the fingers holding the cigar trembled slightly. Compared with the Americans' attempt to disintegrate the British Empire, what really worried Churchill was the Labour Party... Because the Labour Party can really disintegrate the British Empire.
Let alone North Borneo, where most British people don't even know where it is, even India, according to Attlee and others, can be given up for the welfare of the people of the British Empire.
What if they win the post-war election...
For a moment, Fatty Qiu was speechless.
Why did he appear in Paris? Because he knew what Attlee and his Labour Party would do after the war.
They would withdraw from the cabinet and hold a general election, and then what? Those guys will use the so-called welfare, salary increase and other words to encourage those stupid people to support the Labour Party. Just like in the past few years, they have been promising that the pain we endure now is to give everyone a better future after the war.
But those increased welfare expenditures require money!
Where does the money come from?
Britain is now so poor that it has to pawn its pants, no, it has to pawn its underwear.
In order to win people's hearts, they will do everything possible to reduce government spending, and for this they will even dismember the entire British Empire!
As long as they can win people's hearts, they will do whatever it takes!