Chapter 362 The Role of the Spiritual Guide (First update, please subscribe)
Strong sunlight shines into the room through the window, and the light cuts shadows and lights in the room. The light moves slowly and almost imperceptibly across the room.
Li Yian, who was holding the coffee cup, sometimes looked at the light and shadow, looking at the dust floating in it, but at the same time he listened to Truman's words.
With only the two of them left in the room, Truman kept introducing the situation of the election, introducing what kind of disadvantage he was at, and what kind of advantage Dewey was at.
Now Li Yi'an seems to have become his campaign manager. Of course, Truman also complained about how selfish Wallace and the others were, which further dispersed his support.
In a word, his current deep situation is extremely dangerous. Not only is his opponent in an absolute advantage, but his former allies have also betrayed him.
This situation is undoubtedly extremely dangerous for him.
Finally, Truman shrugged his shoulders helplessly and said.
“Do you still believe that I can win now?”
Win?
Even he doesn't believe it himself.
"Harry."
Li Yian stood up from the large sofa without haste, and then under Truman's gaze, he walked to the window and glanced out the window, far away You can see the obelisk. This is the so-called New Rome. Now it is indeed as powerful as Rome, but...that's it.
Then Li Yian turned around, looked at Truman and said.
“The question is not whether I believe it, but whether you believe you can win!”
As a spiritual master, what is Li Yi'an best at?
Of course it’s the chicken soup that infuses the chicken with blood.
"I don't know,"
Truman said, shaking his head.
Looking directly at Truman, he continued.
"If you accept failure, then life will only bring you failure. As long as this idea exists, all thoughts of failure and fear will weigh you down like a giant and be unable to lift your head."
Everyone needs chicken soup and chicken blood at the right time. Even the president will have the idea of giving up at some moments. At this time, the role of the spiritual mentor is also reflected.
Finally, after spending half an hour pouring chicken soup and injecting chicken blood, the confusion in Truman's eyes disappeared, but he still had some doubts.
"So how should I win?"
Faced with Truman's question, although Li Yian has never eaten pork, he has seen pigs walking.
"Go out, my friend. Dewey is a rich man. He is destined to be unwilling to contact the middle and lower classes, especially ordinary people in the West. He thinks that as long as he has the support of the consortium media, it is enough. However, compared to empty words, face-to-face The speech is more impressive! Besides, you..."
Going to the sofa, sitting down and looking directly at Truman, Li Yian smiled.
"Your speech style is more attractive to them."
If someone else had said this, Truman would have thought that the other person was mocking him. Truman, who only went to middle school, had never He was not an elitist, and his speeches were known for their vulgarity and plainness, but this style of speaking, which was often ridiculed in the political circles, was very popular among western and lower-middle-class voters.
“Go out?”
"Yes, just go out,"
Li Yian looked at him and said.
“Since we are already at a disadvantage, we might as well just go for it. Go out, take a train around the entire continental United States, and go on an expedition. Visit all the settlements, I mean all, directly close to Ask them about the issues they care about. Let them know that you...are someone who really cares about them!"
Listening to Li Yian's suggestion, Truman nodded slightly and said.
"This seems to be a good suggestion. Dewey will basically only appear in large and medium-sized cities. This is what everyone did in the past, but..."
Suddenly, Truman realized it. He raised his head and looked at Li Yian and said.
“There are more people in small cities. No matter how big a city is, there are only so many people, 10 million or 20 million, but the vast majority of people live in small cities. I understand! "
Truman, who had no confidence at first, realized what Li Yi'an meant - go out and go among the most ordinary people to win over those who have been ignored.
“Yes, that’s right, polls are a fucking lie. Low-income groups and farmers have never had a chance to participate in it, even with them. No one has ever paid attention to their voices. Now, all I need is to win their support.”
Speaking of excitement, Truman stood up suddenly and paced back and forth. It seemed that at this moment, he once again saw the hope of winning.
However, he soon calmed down and looked at Li Yian and said.
"Li, thank you, my friend, you can always point me in the right direction when I am confused,"
Isn't this the role of a spiritual mentor? Isn't it just to point out the direction of life for them when they are confused?
But at this time, the right choice is to hide one's merit and fame. Faced with his thanks, Li Yian took a sip of coffee, smiled and said nothing to him, and just looked like he was enjoying it.
Are you enjoying coffee, or at this moment. I'm afraid only he himself knows.
And Truman also changed the topic at the right time and said.
“Berlin, the whole world is paying attention now. The Russians took advantage of the geographical location to completely block the only routes for the Allied forces to enter and exit West Berlin, including roads, waterways and underground railways. They blocked West Berlin has become a dead place, and they are holding more than two million Berliners who have lost food, water, gas and electricity as hostages to force us to leave West Berlin."
"Then you will leave Berlin. "
Li Yian asked.
"The Russians have been expanding, both in Asia and in Europe. If we evacuate Berlin today, they will drive us out of Germany tomorrow."
Truman's answer made Li Yi'an smile, Obviously the Americans have made up their mind and will not give in in Berlin.
“Actually, this is also a good opportunity.”
“What.”
Putting down the coffee cup, Li Yian continued.
"I mean, Berlin, if you can seize the opportunity, the whole United States will see how you handle this crisis and how you lead the Western world against Russia. At this time, it is better for the "Berlin Crisis" to occupy the front page than Dewey. "Occupy the front page, what do you think?"
In the United States, everything can be a game for politicians. At that time, bombing Japan was his tool to win election. Now, the "Berlin Crisis" It could also be Truman's game.
These are just the rules of the game in Washington.
"Indeed."
Truman nodded,
"We thought of going together, so I have decided to approve the military plan to transport food, clothing, fuel and all necessary living supplies to West Berlin from the outside by air transportation. This is our only option, after all. , No one wants to fight a world war, the only problem is..."
After thinking about it, Truman said.
“The two million residents of West Berlin need at least 4,500 tons of supplies every day. In addition to drinking water, almost all imaginable supplies, such as a piece of paper and a pen, need to be flown in. This seems to be an impossible goal. "Then make the impossible possible, my friend, do you still have to remember the "Hump Route"?"
Li Yian asked.
“At that time, so many pilots flew over snow-capped mountains five or six thousand meters above sea level to transport precious supplies to China. Since they could open a hump route in such a harsh environment, I believe they could also fly in the West. Berlin does the same thing, if..."
After thinking about it, Li Yian said.
"If you need it, I can send all the transport planes in Nanyang to participate in this operation."
The reason why Li Yian offered to help is of course not for the United States, but for Germany, to be precise, is for the 350,000 Germans in Nanyang. Although the population of Nanyang has exceeded 15 million, 350,000 Germans may not seem like a big deal, but these 350,000 are scattered in various places. They play an extremely important role in various fields, from education to industry. The construction of Nanyang is inseparable from German experts and engineers, and universities cannot do without them. Supporting Germany and joining the Berlin Airlift is winning over people's hearts. , telling those German immigrants that Nanyang has not forgotten them.
Of course, it is also telling Truman that my support for you is forever, and it is in practical actions.
(End of this chapter)