Chapter 649 The second generation ancestor’s saucy operation (third update, please subscribe)
Nanyang Aviation Industry Company’s actions are very fast and efficient, and it even makes people wonder if it is because of some good intentions. .
It only took two days for the "717 Project" to be launched.
In fact, compared to the 707 project, the development of the 717 is much simpler. In order to promote the progress of the project, Lin Tonghua drew heavily on the successful experience of previous propeller-powered aircraft, such as the success of the propeller-driven C95 passenger aircraft. The successful fuselage section with a diameter of 3.4 meters was just a re-examination of the structural strength of the fuselage - they even directly adopted the early fuselage plan of the 707, but only shortened it appropriately.
At the same time, in order to reduce development time and gain commonality to facilitate airline operations, it also uses some technologies and some parts used on the 707 aircraft.
In short, with Li Yian's multi-dimensional and cross-field tips, the "717" project chaired by Lin Tonghua seemed to have wings. It only took just one month to come up with a preliminary plan and get it approved. Production of full-size models began at about the same time as the 707.
It has to be said that it is difficult to imagine the promotion of a large project for technical personnel, and the rapid progress of the "717 Project" has stimulated the designers of the "707 Project". A competition is just like this in the company The inside unfolded quietly.
While the designers of the Aviation Industry Corporation were competing in full swing, Li Yi'an, the instigator, was reading reports from various ministries and localities in the Grand Commander's residence. These reports involve all aspects of matters, and of course, in recent times, they have also involved diplomatic matters.
In fact, all diplomacy is focused on the peninsula issue. A month ago, the 24th Division, the leading force dispatched by the US military, suffered an unprecedented defeat in Daejeon. Not only was Daejeon occupied, but the troops were almost were completely wiped out, and the organization of the US military was completely disorganized. As for Major General Dean, the commander of the 24th Division, he is currently wandering in the barren mountains of the peninsula. In the end, he will definitely be captured by the People's Army.
For the US military, this was an unprecedented defeat.
In this case, the United States more urgently needs the help of its allies in Asia.
And this ally is definitely not the Philippines.
Of course it is Nanyang. Although Nanyang has used civilian excuses to refuse to send troops, the United States still has not given up. The two sides are still communicating in Chang'an and Washington.
In the process, the aid that should have been delivered was also shelved. In other words, Washington is angry.
However, the two sides will continue to engage in diplomatic nonsense for some time.
It was under this circumstance that the Secret Intelligence Service sent a piece of information, the most important part of which was one of the details.
“There are good reasons to suspect that Truman does not have enough prestige to control Marshal Mai... Truman is not a very prestigious president. There is not much that can be done in front of the powerful generals of the U.S. military. "
Li Yian agrees with this judgment of the intelligence. After all, in the appointment and dismissal of Marshal Mai, Truman showed... no authority!
After the "fishing zone controversy" last year, Truman had intended to remove Marshal Mai, but in the face of the Pentagon's backlash, he simply gave up. After all, the Pentagon is now filled with famous generals who accumulated a lot of experience in World War II. He has to worry about the political influence of the prestigious senior generals in the United States, especially the influence of public opinion they have.
"It's a pity that I still couldn't pull him down after all..."
Li Yian couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
If it were another general, maybe this war, even if it was inevitable to expand, would not last that long, and it would most likely stop at the 38th parallel. But if it were Marshal Mai, the result of expansion would be almost inevitable.
Commander Mai, who was born as a second-generation ancestor, will definitely not stop at the 38th Parallel in the face of the defeat on the peninsula, nor will he end the war so easily. That second-generation ancestor will definitely cross the 38th Parallel. To save the face lost in Daejeon.
For a second-generation ancestor like him, face is as great as heaven.
A few months later, after suffering a disastrous defeat on the riverside, Marshal Mai, the second generation ancestor, broke the defense. He had only one thought in his mind - expansion and revenge, and even sabotaged Truman many times to stop it. The idea of war was ultimately dismissed because the guy had completely ignored the orders of the White House. Even when Truman was preparing to negotiate, the guy even publicly issued an ultimatum speech.
Thinking about the progress of the war on the peninsula, and looking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs report, the recent continuous pressure exerted by the United States, especially the interruption of aid, is really a headache. After all, the stuff you get for free smells really good! Wouldn't it be a shame to lose it like this?
Although the relationship with Truman is good, at this time, the relationship is just a relationship. You must let the other party have a step down.
After thinking about it, Li Yian picked up the phone and said.
“Answer the call from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”
Soon, the call was connected, and Li Yian said into the phone.
"Guoren, tell Washington that if they can guarantee that the war will stop at the 38th parallel, then we will consider participating in the United Nations operation."
"We really have to send troops there "
Li Guoren on the other end of the phone said in surprise.
“A lot of eyes are staring at us now? We have taken so many dollars. If we don’t contribute, there will definitely be opinions from Washington. Where will these opinions be fed back? Finding excuses to suspend aid is just a matter of I don’t know where it will go in the future, but simply avoiding it is not the solution. Now, it’s time to take the initiative!”
"Take the initiative?"
"Yes, let the Americans promise to stop at the 38th parallel first. As long as they are willing to commit, everything can be discussed."
After hanging up the phone , Li Yian smiled coldly. It was impossible to send troops to the peninsula. Washington's promise was easy to handle, but the question is, can the White House control Marshal Mai's legs?
With a cold smile, Li Yian said.
“Okay, Marshal Mai, Marshal Mai, don’t let me down!”
Facts have proved that Marshal Mai never disappoints.
Just like in history, just a few days later, a newspaper in Nanyang published a piece of news from Wan Dao. After the tragic defeat in Daejeon, Marshal Mai actually took a break from his busy schedule and suddenly visited Wan Dao and came in person. Chang Gong and all the military and political personnel of the Bay Island who greeted him warmly applauded the arrival of this "friend". After all, this is the first time that senior military and political officials in the United States have expressed friendship to him since Mr. Chang offended Truman two years ago. Then Marshal Mai and Mr. and Mrs. Chang had a secret conversation.
What is being discussed, outsiders have no way of knowing.
But it is obvious that the issue they are talking about must involve more than one million occupation troops stationed in Japan - this is the closest available army to Marshal Mai, although the occupation forces have basically become warlords. , but they are still nominally Chang Gong's subordinates. If you want to use them, you must ask for Chang Gong's permission.
So this is Marshal Mai’s trip to the Bay Island. The biggest problem of this second generation ancestor is that he starts to brag before the incident is over. Naturally, he has no confidence in what he has achieved in the Bay Island. As a result, he preached a lot, saying that the Allied forces would act in concert, and when he came out of his mouth, it almost turned into a world war.
And this is exactly what Nanyang needs to avoid sending troops at present. Under Li Yi'an's expectation, the threat of expanding the scale of the war is because Marshal Mai's operation has real evidence.
It also gave Li Yian enough reason to doubt the reliability of the United States' guarantee to control the scale of the war.
So, Li Yian immediately called Li Guoren again.
"Guoren, notify the ambassador to the United States and ask the United States to explain Marshal Mai's behavior and tell them clearly that we doubt their previous commitment to controlling the scale of the war!"
(End of chapter)