Chapter 575: Persecution from U.S. imperialism (first update, please subscribe)
In mid-March, Washington was bathed in the warm sunshine. Pedestrians on the street finally threw off their thick coats, and it was spring. Coming.
In the garden outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Oval Office of the White House, the withered yellow grass has turned green again. Although the windows were open, the fragrance of flowers and plants drifted into the office of the most powerful ruler in the world today.
President Harry Truman sat where all previous presidents had always sat, with his back to the south wall and his face to the north, facing the marble fireplace across a wide resolute desk.
At this time, he frowned and looked at the newspaper from time to time.
"Mr. President, almost everyone is paying attention to this news now. Many people believe that the whereabouts of Nazi gold are closely related to Nanyang, including of course the treasures hidden in the Louvre. At least judging from the news, their suspicions There is a very good reason for this."
Truman said as soon as the Secretary of State finished speaking.
“This is simply far-fetched. Just because the Allied Command search team appeared in that area, it is simply ridiculous to think that they have robbed the Louvre’s treasures and Murdoch’s gold. Extremely!"
The reason why Truman said this was not just because of his friendship, but more importantly, it was really ridiculous.
“If this is a reason to doubt them, then every American team that appears there is also suspicious. These reporters are simply fabricating news!”
Truman asked, raising the newspaper in his hand.
"Is the document in the newspaper true?"
"It is possible that it is true, but as the document says - it is only doubtful, because at the time the Allied Commander The task force did appear in two areas, and they did transport a large number of machines. The gold was likely to be transported out of Germany in the process. At the same time, the biggest doubt was the currency-after Germany surrendered , the task force paid hundreds of millions of marks in cash to hire Germans. Where did the money come from? This is the reason for the suspicion of the Gold Return Committee."
Dean Acheson as Secretary of State. Although he has a very good relationship with Li Yi'an, he is also a politician and he knows very well that this matter is very sensitive.
“And in the past few years, Nanyang has sold more than 400 tons of gold through the international gold market. In the short term, their gold reserves have still increased by more than 2,000 tons. This itself is a lot of doubts. , so the Gold Return Committee believes that Nanyang may be involved in the disappearance of Nazi gold.”
After thinking about it, Dean Acheson said.
"It's just that this document was supposed to be sent to the White House first, but for some unknown reason, it was leaked. Now some people accuse the president of ignoring all kinds of evidence and trying to cover up their efforts in Nanyang The act of "stealing" gold "
" Damn it! "
Truman cursed, but he knew that those people were forcing him to draw a line between him and Nanyang. .
“2,000 tons of gold! Is there really that much gold in Nanyang?”
Sitting in the straight-backed armchair opposite the president's desk, Dean Acheson nodded and said.
"This is the official data released by Nanyang. Their gold surge began in 1947..."
Dean Acheson's answer made Truman frown. Son, said.
"So, the time is right?"
Truman collected the newspaper on his desk and handed it to Acheson. Acheson took the newspaper, glanced at it and said.
"Mr. President, now the White House needs to express some attitude. After all, some people are using this matter to attack your Asia policy. Regarding Mike's issue, many people are very angry and think that you are too partial to Nanyang. After they put the two things together Before they are related, Mr. President, you should draw a clear line."
The Mike Acheson mentioned is naturally the Marshal Mike. Although the "fishery conflict" ended quickly, Truman. The attempt to remove Marshal Mai from his post met with opposition from all sides and even caused a political turmoil in Washington.
In the end, this matter had to be shelved. There was no way. Who let Marshal Mai have many friends in Washington?
"Now we need to send an investigation team to investigate the matter. Only in this way can we calm the doubts from the outside world."
"Okay,"
Truman said slowly,
"There is nothing we can do about it now, but we must pay attention to his emotions. Acheson, do you believe he will be involved in this matter?"
" I'm afraid only God knows this. What I care about now is not this issue, but how to end this matter before someone uses it against Mr. President."
Truman glanced at Acheson and nodded. .
Indeed, this matter is not important. What is important is that it must be ended before it becomes a weapon against oneself!
This is the rule of the game in Washington!
Every politician must follow this rule.
"There is also France. The French are also very anxious. They are anxious to know the whereabouts of the treasures hidden in the Louvre, Mr. President." Acheson thought for a moment and said.
“I think that if an investigation team is to be established, it is necessary to invite the French and of course the British to participate in this team. After all, this matter itself is the Three Kingdoms Return of Gold Commission "
Acheson thought to himself when making this suggestion.
“I’m sorry, old friend!”
This idea came to both of them almost at the same time.
"Make an appointment with the Nanyang Ambassador!"
Truman said.
"Before we announce this decision, make an appointment with the ambassador first. This is what friends should do!"
...
"This matter is not that simple!"
< br>Putting down the report submitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Li Yian stood up and walked from the desk towards the window. He had this habit of pacing, talking and thinking at the same time.
“Someone deliberately leaked the documents of the Gold Return Commission, and they hid the key content - there is no sufficient evidence, only suspicion!”
Suspicion, the entire document is full of speculation, speculating that the Allied dispatch team is related to these two things... In fact, it is true, but they have no evidence!
But the problem is that sometimes some things are not based on evidence,
Li Guoren said.
“Your Excellency, many people in Washington and Paris believe that we are involved in these two things. Some people even protested in front of our embassy in Paris, demanding that we return the treasures of the Louvre!”
“I also want them to return the treasures stolen from Tangshan, these French guys!”
Li Yian turned around and walked back, talking as he walked.
“This matter is definitely not as simple as it seems. Judging from the leakage of documents, someone must have done it deliberately. Otherwise, several people in the United States and France would not have appeared at the same time in one day. In ten newspapers, this must be a conspiracy!”
Although Li Yian has never been a conspiracy person, he can still detect the smell of conspiracy. There is no way, the conspiracy is too obvious, but , who is stabbing Nanyang in the back?
This is what Li Yian is curious about. After all, the international game between countries is very complicated. You never know who is a friend and who is an enemy, because friends can become enemies at any time, and enemies can also It is possible to become friends at any time.
No matter what, this matter must be investigated clearly! Otherwise, it would be tantamount to being stabbed in the back, and I don’t even know who stabbed him in the back.
Some things must be found out.
"Yes, Your Excellency."
Li Guoren said.
“This matter is extremely detrimental to us. If we do not deal with this matter as soon as possible, the losses we may suffer will be immeasurable, and the damage to our country’s reputation will be irreparable!”
Then he emphasized.
"After all, we are a country based on trade, and we must consider some reputational impacts."
Li Yian said with a slight nod.
"This world is all about evidence. Let's wait until they find out the evidence."
After saying that, he stood up and walked back and forth in the office.
(End of this chapter)