Chapter 650: Grudge-holding Truman (fourth update, please subscribe)
The amazing assists of pig teammates sometimes have unexpected effects.
The direct effect of Marshal Mai’s assist was that not only did Nanyang directly shelve its plan to send troops, but even countries such as Sweden, Denmark, and Norway, which had to show their support only because of U.S. aid, also Start thinking carefully.
After all, everyone with a little brain knows what will happen if some people get involved in the peninsula.
It is expansion, further expansion!
Ever since, all the pressure has returned to Washington.
“What the hell is that guy going to do?”
In the Oval Office of the White House, the center of American power, President Truman complained to Secretary of State Dean Acheson,
"Does he really think he is the emperor of the Far East? The United States... When did our country's five-star generals have the power to directly do diplomatic work! What is the United States? Is it a military government? Or, Is he the president of the United States? "
Throwing the report on the Fortitude desk, Truman had an unconcealable look on his face, not just because MacArthur visited the Bay Island privately and signed a large number of agreements with him, which made it difficult for him to He was extremely annoyed because there was no good impression there. What made him even more annoyed was that his move made all countries doubt whether the United States could control the scale of the war.
As president, Truman would fully support his subordinates as long as he gave them power and would take the initiative to take responsibility. But what Mike is doing now is not only a slap in the face, but also makes other countries question the intentions of the United States.
All of this was intolerable to Truman. Who gave a general such power?
"Mr. President, news has just come from Norway, expressing doubts about whether we can control the scale. They believe that it is inappropriate to send troops to the peninsula under the current situation. They are worried about being involved in conflicts with Among the conflicts between the Russians, the reason is that because of Mike’s visit to Bay Island, everyone is worried about whether he will collude with him there!”
Dean Acheson smiled bitterly and took it out! The telegram was placed in front of Truman.
"Of course they said that they can send a medical team. This is the only thing they can do. As far as the current situation is concerned, this is probably an option for many countries. Moreover, Nanyang has also shelved the plan to send troops. As we all know , their nationals are from Tangshan, so they do not want to be involved in any military operations that may involve the Tangshan issue.”
Truman listened to Dean Acheson's words, thought for a moment, and then sighed.
"Well, all this is expected. In fact, from the beginning, Li had no plan to send troops to the peninsula. Now he just let them find a suitable excuse, even if he agreed to send troops The military will also try its best to avoid sending ground troops to participate in the war. When it comes to the participation of allies, we should not be too pushy and try our best to gain moral and operational support. "
Now comment on Nanyang taking money. There is no point in not doing anything, and Truman also understands that the current disastrous defeat of the US military in Daejeon has made the whole world doubt the combat effectiveness of the US military.
The fall of Daejeon proved the failure of the US military on the peninsula. After all, Seoul was geographically very close to the border. It was understandable that it fell in two days. After all, it was not prepared to be raided. But Daejeon is located in the middle of South Korea. After this city was captured, everyone can see that the situation on the peninsula is extremely bad for the United States.
In this case, everyone will doubt whether the US military will repeat its failure in the Philippines. At this time, everyone will definitely take a step back.
"They are unwilling to participate now. To put it bluntly, they are doubtful about the US military. What we need to do now is to break the doubts about the US military by countries around the world and prove that the strength of the US military is beyond doubt. Now the United States needs a victory to show the whole world The free world proves this."
After saying these words, Truman's expression became a little helpless, and then he said.
“So, we still need Mike now!”
Although Truman dislikes Mike very much, he still has to support Mike. As a president, Truman was able to decisively abandon personal emotions on many matters. He knew very well that at this time, not only could he not stop Mike, he must even go all out to support that guy.
It’s not just because Mike’s prestige among American people is very high—during the Pacific War, Mike was always surrounded by a large number of reporters. Most of the time, Mike was the most handsome guy in the newspaper. He always appears on the front page of newspapers. Someone has calculated that during the war, Mike appeared on the front page of American newspapers more times than Roosevelt, Marshall and others combined, and it was several times more.
It is precisely because of the management of his personal image over the years that not only many Americans have great trust in the general who fought in Japan, but he also has many supporters in the political circles in Washington. This is also the fundamental reason why Truman failed to unseat him.
But this is not the main reason. The most fundamental reason is that someone must be responsible for the failure. If he does not support Mike, once the situation on the peninsula collapses and there is a complete failure, then Mike will definitely take all All the responsibility is given to Washington and the White House!
So, at this time, what Truman needs to do is to fully support Mike. As for other things, it is not important. But everyone knew Truman was a vengeful guy. When he made this decision, he had actually written down Mike in his little notebook.
Of course, now for the United States, the issue of whether to send troops to Nanyang is no longer a problem.
Soon, news came from the Washington Embassy in the United States that the United States informed them of a new round of negotiations on annual aid issues.
In other words, the United States is no longer stuck.
Temporarily!
At least until the Americans breathe a sigh of relief, no one will care about Nanyang. Now American newspapers are discussing their failure on the peninsula.
In this case, who would care about Nanyang?
"Thank you Mike!"
Li Yi'an was especially grateful to the guy for his trip to the Bay Island. If it weren't for the second generation ancestor of the United States, he performed such a performance on the spur of the moment, which caused an uproar in the world's public opinion and also made Li Yi'an Seizing the opportunity, he directly shelved the plan to send troops. It is estimated that there will be a back and forth with the United States for a while.
After all, dollars are not easy to get!
The key is that no matter what Mike does, in order to save the situation on the peninsula, Truman can only choose to support him, and he can only accept the attitude of staying out of Nanyang.
Sometimes, international affairs are not that complicated, it is just about seizing an opportunity.
"Okay, we've basically withdrawn from the peninsula..."
While sighing, Li Yian also knew that it would be very difficult to completely withdraw from the peninsula. When the situation on the peninsula stabilizes, it is estimated that Washington will still be there. Nanyang is making a fuss. After all, after all, the US aid has taken so much, something needs to be done.
How about sending a medical team to participate like Italy did?
Despite what he thought in his heart, Li Yian still preferred not to send anyone alone, but things were so easy.
"If it really doesn't work, then..."
Just as that thought flashed across his mind, Li Yian shook his head and said.
"This is only the last resort. This level is passed now. Let's see how the situation evolves..."
In fact, this is not the only solution, there are also There are other methods, but that method... must not be used until the last moment.
“Hey, no matter what, we don’t have to think about the peninsula issue for the time being.”
Standing up, Li Yian walked towards the window, looking at the dusk outside the window, he His expression became a little melancholy. Although he repeatedly tried to avoid some things, he was still inevitably involved in them.
Okay, now it's finally over and you can focus on yourself.
Industry, agriculture, infrastructure, education...
(End of this chapter)