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spnOn April 1, 1932, the Southwestern United Autonomous Government and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland held bilateral security talks on Sunwen Road in Guangzhou.

The premise of the negotiation is a ceasefire, the British Royal Navy's Far East Fleet is not allowed to send its main force into the South China Sea, and the southwest "government" must stop increasing its troops on the China-Myanmar border.

This is a freak confrontation between the army and the navy. The two arms, which were not supposed to be opponents at all, have now become a collision weight for both sides.

Like any previous negotiation, this was a protracted negotiation with a month-long tug-of-war. Finally, the two sides reached an agreement in mid-May.

In this Sino-British negotiation known as the "April Fool's Day Negotiation" in history, the British had to admit that Southwest China had taken back Hong Kong. In order to regain some face, the British asked for something from the negotiation: about Hong Kong.

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The British side immediately ceased maritime operations and no longer conducted any direct military operations against the Southwest. Of course, the stubborn British bull will not give up all its benefits to make way for the rising Southwest. The British government requires cooperation with the Southwest government

signed a China-Myanmar security treaty and promised not to actively invade Myanmar. At the same time, the British government strongly demanded the release of the captured British Royal Navy sailors and the army originally stationed in Hong Kong. On this point, the British were particularly tough and resolutely refused to pay as much as

The astronomical ransom was the usual during the Sino-Burmese War. However, as a symbolic compensation, the British government promised to permanently donate those warships parked in Hong Kong port to Hong Kong.

The southwest "government" readily signed a security treaty and promised not to actively invade Myanmar. At the same time, Li Zongren, the leader of the Chinese negotiation team, announced on the spot that these "warships parked in Hong Kong" would be converted into a water amusement park for Hong Kong citizens to visit for free.

As you can imagine, the British representative's face turned green on the spot.

The result of the negotiations was at least acceptable to both parties. The British were relieved of the threat of war on land, and the security of the colonies was guaranteed. Southwest China, on the other hand, eliminated the scourge of war and was able to develop its economy with peace of mind and deal with the eager Japanese.

The Japanese are different from the British. The reason why the British finally chose to negotiate was mainly because the distance was too far, and Burma-India was the lifeline of the British in the Far East. The old empire needed the resources and markets of these colonies to support its huge family.

industry. In comparison, Hong Kong seems insignificant. What the Japanese covet is the whole of China, and even the whole of East Asia. Once their ambitions break out of the small island, their ambitions will expand. Before the 917 Northeast Incident, perhaps their ambitions were not as strong as before.

So big, but the successive victories and the poor performance of the Northeast Army made their ambitions step by step amplified, and eventually they hastily launched a larger-scale war.

The British approach is similar to that of a robber. When he is unable to grab something from you, or even gets beaten up and bruised, he will choose to run away. The Japanese approach is more like an evil beast, smelling blood and meat.

The smelly Japanese beast will only become crazier. Even if someone beats it with a stick at this time, it will only bark and bite harder.

When the news of the victory of the peace talks came out, the entire Guangzhou was deserted, and there was a sea of ​​flowers and red flags everywhere. The streets and alleys were hung with the golden dragon flag of the Southwest "government". After getting the approval of the authorities, the students lined up neatly.

Parades and parades filled the streets shouting loudly to celebrate the end of the war and the victory of the negotiations.

Guangzhou is a special city because it is close to the sea and located in the southeast. From the moment the foreigners set foot on China, it has suffered all kinds of ravages. It can be said that Guangzhou is definitely a semi-colonial society in China.

One of the witnesses. It was precisely because of the humiliating past that when the news of the victory of the peace talks came, the whole city was filled with sadness and joy.

When the results of the negotiations were reported back to the UK, the whole of London was completely angry. However, when the angry crowd was preparing for a larger demonstration, they suddenly heard the news that the Prime Minister had resigned from Parliament. The emergency parliament that day agreed in principle to Mike

Downer's resignation request, and it is rumored that his replacement will be Stanley Baldwin, who is about to usher in his third term as Prime Minister. This old man who served as Prime Minister twice in 1923 and 1924 has considerable influence in the UK.

In recent years, at least, the role of prime minister has alternated between him and Macdonald.

At this moment, MacDonald is already trying to clean up the mess after the war. Although Hong Kong is small, it would not be a pity to lose it, but coupled with the defeat of the army and the seemingly failure of the peace talks, this series of mistakes requires a very key figure.

To take responsibility, MacDonald did not desperately choose a scapegoat, but happily resigned.

In his last long conversation with an old friend before leaving England for South America, he said this: "The whole of Britain will not understand the significance of this peace talk. They will only ask for victory, victory, victory. And if I order

If they say no at the negotiating table, then the final result will be unimaginable. The great citizens on which the sun never sets have not learned to accept defeat, especially defeat by opponents they are not familiar with at all. I bet that those outside

Most of the people who are preparing to participate in demonstrations will not know where southwest China is. God, in their view, Britain must win the war. In their understanding, the Chinese are not a new modernization armed with aircraft, cannons and aircraft carriers.

The army, but still holding cold weapons to fight against the British army with strong ships and powerful artillery as they did decades ago..."

Compared with the celebrations in major cities in China, Chiang Kai-shek seemed to have a somewhat complicated mood. As the leader of North China, he absolutely hoped that this nation would win in the face of foreigners, but he should not let the people of the southwest win this victory.

Honor, it would be a great thing if he could win.

After a week-long struggle, he finally made up his mind and made a phone call to Chen Cheng who was far away in Pingjin. The content of the call was very simple, but it changed his usual style, and what he said was even more unlike his usual

This routine even made Chen Cheng think that the principal had encountered something particularly unexpected, "Ci Xiu, recent intelligence shows that the Japanese may launch a landing operation behind the Ningjin defense line. Please mention it to Han Qing."

, let him pay attention to retaining enough troops and strengthening the rear defense line. Well, there is no need to wait and see what happens. If the Japanese really launch a landing operation, your 18th Division must resolutely block it. In addition, your position may be changed recently, Ping-Tianjin

After all, this area is our important territory in China. I am going to dispatch an elite central division to go there. You have to shoulder a heavier responsibility. Remember, it is not just Zhang Shusheng from the southwest who can fight, our party-state is not a coward who is afraid of death. Our party-state is also talented.

Jiji.”

When he put down the phone, Chiang Kai-shek picked up the declaration in his hand again. The title on it made him speechless: Chiang Kai-shek stayed in a corner and saved the country with one arm in the southwest."

Although Zhang Shusheng heard about these ups and downs that were constantly being flapped by butterfly wings, he didn't take it to heart. History will never be like what he remembered, groping forward through ups and downs and twists and turns. As for Chiang Kai-shek, he

I don’t have too many opinions, but everything a politician does is from a politician’s standpoint. It doesn’t make sense to say he is wrong or right.

Chiang Kai-shek is not terrible. What is troublesome is the political system of the Kuomintang and the territory and army he controls.

After the news of the peace talks spread back to the southwest, Zhang Shu breathed a sigh of relief.

He is actually far from ready for the new Sino-Myanmar war. Southwest seems to have become rich in recent years, but it has made a comprehensive layout and invested heavily in all aspects, especially in: technology, industry, people's livelihood, education, medical care, and the military.

In other aspects, the investment is particularly large.

What he needs is a China that is transformed from the ground up, rather than letting this mess take its course and wait until after the war to develop, which is absolutely not possible. As a descendant, I know what is important and what is important, and things that have nothing to do with the national economy and people's livelihood.

, Save money if you can, and don't do it if you can't. For example, the office buildings of "governments" at all levels are the most ordinary houses. The "government" at the provincial level may have buildings, but they strictly control the budget. As for the

Regarding office vehicles, he repeatedly issued orders. Starting from 1932, all levels of "government" would use jeeps to travel to and from work. Mid-level and high-level "governments" could only purchase the most common models of Zhonghua cars for office travel.

Whoever is extravagant will be laid off, and whoever violates the regulations will be subject to extremely severe dereliction of duty review. He really understands that if the bad nature of the Chinese people cannot stop the unhealthy trends from the very beginning, then history will definitely

To repeat the fight against corruption and promote integrity, we should start from the time when this regime is still in its infancy.[

On the one hand, he was extremely frugal, and on the other hand, he was investing heavily in industry and scientific research. Zhang Shusheng was not ready to fight the British in Myanmar, let alone as far away as India. However, if the British do not know what is good or bad, they must

The southwest was "pressing" towards the dead end, blocking all sea trade routes to the southwest, and Zhang Shusheng had no choice but to issue a war order.

The result made him very satisfied. Although Southwest did not receive huge financial gains, it took back Hong Kong and consolidated its political power.

It was another weekend, and there were not many people on the streets of Kunming. Many people gave up their weekends and chose to go to work in factories or units. This way they could earn an extra day, produce more products, and do more things.

, in line with the idea of ​​"developing all efforts to build a new southwest" advocated by the Southwest "Government",

Jiefang Avenue is the busiest street in the center of Kunming. It has witnessed the miracle of economic development in the southwest. Under the rule of the Southwest United Autonomous Government, Kunming has become the most economically developed place. The second is Dongchuan High-tech Zone.

As the main body, Dongchuan City was established on the basis of the Lishuping Science and Technology Center. However, with the implementation of various policies and the increase in investment intensity, a series of cities represented by Guangzhou, Fangchengang, Chengdu, and Chongqing

Emerging cities are beginning to appear and are gradually moving towards modernization, and even have a tendency to catch up with Kunming.

A bus came from a distance and stopped at Jiefang Avenue Station.

The car door opened, and a young man wearing a black suit, shirt, and black hat jumped out of the car first. He was dressed very young and with a modern urban feel. In this era, such a dress would make a man

It looks very charming, but not too flashy and high-profile.

The side of the young man's face exposed under the black hat exuded a compelling aura, but it seemed to disappear in an instant, as if the young man in front of him was just a commoner.

Then, a beautiful young girl wearing a white dress and a small top hat walked out of the car. The young man turned around and took her hand and got out of the car. The two were very affectionate. The two were dressed up

Although it is very "fashionable", there are also many similarly fashionable outfits in Kunming.

"Hehe, let's go to Jiefang Mall for a walk."

"It's all up to you, my wife, you have the final say in everything today."

If there is a senior Southwest official here, he will definitely recognize this man, Zhang Shusheng, the top leader of Southwest. It is unbelievable that he actually took He Ning out shopping on a weekend.

He Ning happily hugged Zhang Shusheng and leaned half of her body against him, "Wow, I have been looking forward to it for a long time, and finally I can let my husband, who is immersed in his big career all day long, accompany his little girl to go shopping."

Zhang Shusheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He Ning had indeed been pestering him for a long time. He was busy with government affairs and he was always at home. He was always at home with the "government". In addition to going to various provinces for inspections, he was even too busy to spend time with He Ning. Lu Yunyan was better and could often take advantage of opportunities.

I want to work as a secretary and accompany me on business trips.

Although in the impression, all leaders should live in seclusion, with the whole family living in a cage-like life, Zhang Shusheng was unwilling. What he wanted was a real life.

Jiefang Shopping Mall is the largest shopping mall in Kunming. In the eyes of later generations like Zhang Shusheng, Jiefang Shopping Mall at this time was more like a large supply and marketing cooperative.

The entire Jiefang Mall only has two floors, but the area is very large. For safety reasons, the door is opened wide. It is a weekend at this time. In addition to some couples coming to buy household items, there are more elderly people or couples in the mall.

』Bring the greedy cats here to buy delicious food and clothes.

Zhang Shusheng stood quietly for a while. The people passing by were all neatly dressed. At least they didn't see any particularly tattered or heavily patched clothes. He could smell several brands of soap and even shampoo from the crowd.

What's more, the air was filled with the smell of several brands of perfume. The men straightened their backs. Just by looking at their energy, they had a lot in their pockets. They were going to buy a lot of goods today. He felt

I am very happy, because these all show that the living standards of ordinary people are gradually improving. If Kunming can do it, other places can do it too.

When he first entered the mall, the lively atmosphere immediately reminded Zhang Shusheng of the scene when his mother took him to the market when he was a child. There were the same crowds of people, and all kinds of goods were placed or hung on the containers. There were

As small as matches, lighters, soap, sickles, kitchen knives, cutting boards and other daily necessities, there are also candies, fruits, seasonal vegetables, and hydrogen balloons hanging everywhere to attract the children's attention. Even He Ning is standing on a sales counter.

In front of the balloon container, he turned around and took Zhang Shusheng's hand.

"These balloons are all new products. Look, girl, this one is pink, just right for you. Look, others are holding it too." The salesperson at the counter smiled and pointed to some people holding balloons in the distance.

The couple said to Zhang Shusheng and the others.

Zhang Shusheng saw He Ning's desire but was too embarrassed to speak, so he tapped her nose and said, "You, I'm afraid you won't be able to grow up until you become a mother. Buy it, let's buy two." He took out the money to pay.

After paying the bill, a balloon costs 3 cents, which is really cheap.

"That's great." He Ning held the balloon string and shyly put her other little hand into Zhang Shusheng's big palm, touching it slightly. "Hey, there is someone making a clay figurine over there, let's go and take a look."
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