Philippines, Manila.

As the top commander of the US military stationed here, Meng Shaoyuan has a deep understanding of the Emperor's addiction.

No one can control him here.

And the war is heading towards a complete victory for the Allies.

The dawn of victory that will end the war is already around the corner.

In April 1945, the Western Allies and the Soviet Army approached Berlin. The German head of state committed suicide in an underground bunker in Berlin on April 30, 1945.

At the bloody end of his dictatorship, no one knew how the signing of Germany's military or political capitulation would be planned.

Admiral and fanatical Nazi Karl Dönitz accepted Hitler's people as his successor.

He quickly assigned Alfred Jodl, Chief of Staff of the Supreme Headquarters of the Armed Forces, to negotiate the German surrender with General Dwight Eisenhower, the Allied commander.

Dönitz hoped that negotiations with the West would buy him time to allow as many German troops as possible to leave the Western Front. He believed that gathering large German troops to continue fighting on the Eastern Front could block the Soviet attack. However, Eisenhower saw through this ruse.

Insisted that Yoder sign a surrender document immediately without negotiation.

On May 7, 1945, Reims and Jodl signed the unconditional "Military Surrender Act" and ceasefire agreement, which will take effect at 11:01 pm Central European Time on May 8.

The United States and Europe began to celebrate the end of the war.

Germany has surrendered, but Japan is still resisting madly.

It's just that their destruction is only a matter of time.

Then, it's time to share the fruits of victory.

Of course, these seem to have little to do with Meng Shaoyuan.

Early in the morning, as soon as he entered the office, he received a call from the Southwest Pacific Allied Forces Command, telling him not to leave the office today and to be on call 24 hours a day.

What's up?

Is there a big shot coming?

That MacArthur?

Or someone else?

Meng Shaoyuan was a little curious.

However, he wasn't worried at all.

No matter who comes, he has already made complete preparations.

The whole morning, except for some small things, was spent peacefully.

When it was almost noon, the orderly brought him today's lunch.

This is Chinese food specially prepared for him by a chef from overseas Chinese.

Meng Shaoyuan really lacked interest in the food eaten by American soldiers.

Just when I picked up my chopsticks and was about to start eating, the office door was suddenly pushed open.

In all of Manila, no one dared to open Colonel Charles' door without knocking.

But it happened today.

A US military officer who also wore the rank of colonel came in. As soon as he came in, he said solemnly:

"Please stand at attention, Colonel."

The big shot is finally coming.

Meng Shaoyuan immediately stood up.

After a while, an American five-star general walked in with a pipe in his mouth.

Yes, General Douglas MacArthur, Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific!

"Mr. Commander, welcome to your arrival!" Meng Shaoyuan stood upright.

Although in his heart, he didn't look down on this five-star general who was so praised as a god, he still had to work hard on the surface.

"Our hero."

MacArthur still didn't show much airs and greeted him as soon as he came in: "Don't be so formal."

The colonel who came in with him immediately left knowingly and closed the door.

"Ah, I like Chinese food." MacArthur's eyes fell on Meng Shaoyuan's lunch: "I remembered, I didn't eat either."

"If you are lucky, you can dine here together." Meng Shaoyuan was so courageous that he took a new pair of chopsticks without hesitation and handed them to MacArthur.

MacArthur actually used his chopsticks well, and he picked up a piece of food without any politeness at all, brought it to his mouth, chewed it a few times, and expressed his approval: "Ah ha, this is better than the Chinese food I had before."

Too much."

"Yes, I am specifically looking for a cook among the Chinese." Meng Shaoyuan poured a glass of wine and placed it in front of MacArthur.

"Please sit down, Colonel." MacArthur took another bite of food and said, "No one knows I'm here except you for the time being. Colonel, I'm here to ask for your opinions."

Meng Shaoyuan was startled.

Since MacArthur landed in the Philippines, he has only been to Manila once and has stayed in the military camp since then.

What does he need to ask himself?

Seeing that Meng Shaoyuan did not answer immediately, MacArthur was still very satisfied: "You have always been in Manila. Although, I lived in Manila for a long time before, but after this city was brutally destroyed by the Japanese, everything I used to be very familiar with

Things have become unfamiliar to me now.”

"No, Mr. Commander, Manila will always be your Manila."

Meng Shaoyuan's deeply hidden and clever flattery immediately put a smile on MacArthur's face.

Yes, it’s our own Manila, and it can always be our own Manila: “No, this is still the Philippines’ Manila after all. Of course, they are still immature in governing the country. The United States is willing to help them manage it unconditionally.

This country.”

What a high-sounding excuse.

The United States and Japan are actually very similar. They are both invaders and colonizers.

The only difference is that their methods of managing the colonies are different.

The Japanese relied on brutal suppression and bloody massacres.

What about the United States?

They prefer to talk about the so-called "democracy".

Of course, once the colonial people rebelled, their repressive methods were no less brutal than those of the Japanese.

"Of course, Mr. Commander, of course." Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile: "We can't safely hand over this place to those Filipinos. This requires experienced people to manage it, and I think you are the most suitable person, Commander.

Mr. Guan."

MacArthur felt that he liked talking to the young American colonel: "The Japanese on the island are still resisting, and the attack on the Japanese mainland has begun. What do you think, colonel?"

MacArthur seems a little strange today. Why would he ask himself a little colonel these important things?

However, Meng Shaoyuan still replied calmly: "I think the Japanese defeat is inevitable and it is just a matter of time. I am not worried about it at all. What we should really be concerned about is that after Japan surrenders, if it is effective

to rule this country."
Chapter completed!