Chapter 786 I want to make progress so much (fourth update, please subscribe)
It’s just a postcard.
Are you so excited?
Of course, it is not because of the postcard, nor because of the words on the postcard - on the occasion of the New Year, I give it to you, my friend.
Yours faithfully, Harry Truman.
What's exciting about just this statement?
We have been old friends for so many years. Li Yian even planned to give him a house to thank him for taking care of Nanyang over the years. After all, Truman was indeed very kind to Nanyang over the years!
What is exciting is the photo on the postcard - Franklin!
Not the one on the hundred dollar bill, but the USS Franklin!
This is an aircraft carrier!
Li Yi'an is no stranger to the "Franklin". In fact, Nanyang has also had thoughts about it. This aircraft carrier is the fifth ship of the Essex class and was built by Newport News Shipbuilding. Construction started in December 1942 and entered service in January 1944.
Participated in the Iwo Jima air raid in July of that year. In March 1945, it was hit by several bombs while attacking the Japanese mainland. Bombs and fire caused extensive damage, completely destroying the hangar and flight deck. Cracks appeared in the hull.
After temporary repairs at sea, the "Franklin" sailed back to the United States for overhaul under its own power. Above the hangar deck, everything except the island superstructure and the forward flight deck were removed and replaced. No flight operations have been performed since repair.
After the war, it was decommissioned and preserved on February 1, 1947. It was in excellent condition when it was decommissioned - it had just been rebuilt, and it could be said to be a brand new aircraft carrier.
How could you not have any ideas for such a "quasi-new ship"?
But the problem is, Americans are unwilling to transfer it!
In the past few years, France has been trying to obtain the Essex-class aircraft carrier from the United States. Their goal is also the mothballed USS Franklin or USS Yorktown, but the United States has never agreed.
Because of this, Li Yian never even thought about American aircraft carriers. But now, Truman said that he would give it to Nanyang - this is really not true!
"This..."
Looking at the postcard in his hand, Li Yian said in an incredible tone.
"I think it's a little unreal."
This is the aircraft carrier that the French want!
Truman delivered it directly to my door. Facing such a big gift, it was really... a bit unrealistic!
"This is true. The USS Franklin aircraft carrier will be leased to Nanyang in the name of the "Mutual Defense Assistance Plan" as part of next year's military assistance to Nanyang."
Truman specifically emphasized said.
"Of course, as part of the "Mutual Defense Plan", when a future war breaks out, Nanyang must provide two aircraft carriers to participate and be under the joint command of the Allies."
This is the assignment of tasks!
Li Yian knows this very well. In Europe, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands all have corresponding tasks, that is, how many aircraft, how many tanks, and naturally how many warships need to be provided, and France is assigned The mission is 3 aircraft carriers.
Facing the task assigned by the leader, Li Yian naturally... agreed without hesitation.
We can’t fight anyway!
As long as the United States continues to provide things, let alone two aircraft carriers, it's just four, so what's the big deal! Nanyang has never resisted such responsibilities and obligations.
"I really want to do my best for the free world!"
Li Yi'an's tone is serious and sincere. Can he be serious or sincere?
This is an aircraft carrier, the kind that is given away for free!
After modification, it can serve at least until the mid-1970s. Who would refuse such a gift?
Nanyang really wants to make progress!
I really want to do my best for the free world, as long as the free world gives me something!
And this aircraft carrier is the driving force to do its best!
No, this motivation comes from the heart! No one can stop Nanyang if he doesn’t try his best!
What is the most fragrant in this world?
Of course free sex is the most delicious!
Having sex for free is a pleasure for a while, and having sex for free is always a pleasure!
Li Yian's answer made Truman smile.
"Lee, you should want to get Franklin more than doing your best for the free world."
Although Truman's words were a double entendre - aircraft carriers and dollar bills, of course Li Yian would not He admitted it, but said with a smile. "Sometimes, I really want to try my best, but I am not strong enough."
Who doesn’t like Franklin?
Daole!
Of course I do.
“Let’s not talk about this for the time being. If nothing else happens, next year, after Ike takes office, the peninsula should soon cease the war.”
Truman pondered for a moment and said,
"As the president of Nanyang, you need to know that after the Peninsula War is over, the foreign policy of the United States will undergo great changes."
Li Yian nodded. , said.
“I know,”
“The Republicans have always criticized the United States’ foreign aid plan, which also means that Nanyang’s assistance from the United States will be limited in the future. .”
Facing Truman’s reminder, Li Yian dragged his chin with his hand and said,
“If the Republican Party comes to power and terminates its foreign aid plan, no one will be able to stop the expansion of Soviet Russia.”
“ "It's true."
Truman said calmly,
"But Nanyang is already the most important ally of the United States in Southeast Asia and even the entire Asia. I believe Ike. can make the right decision. The only problem is that on the peninsula issue, Nanyang, as the most important ally of the United States in this region, has no participation. This is likely to affect Washington’s next decision in Asia. After all, the United States needs allies that can play a role, not..."
Looking at Li Yian, Truman said.
"Allies who do nothing."
"No, we have been doing things."
Li Yi Anzhi barely took out the notes he carried with him. In order to show that he did not do anything, of course, even if he took out his notebook, it would not prove that he had done anything.
“First of all, Harry, you should know that neither Britain nor France can maintain their interests in Southeast Asia, let alone stop the expansion of Soviet Russia in the southeast, such as in Malaya. The British have been unable to quell the local rebellion, but with Nanyang's efforts, the rebels have now been basically driven out of Malaya. Moreover, Nanyang has adopted a comprehensive containment strategy in dealing with Siam and Indonesia. Strong deterrence forced them to stop exporting to the outside world. It can be said that it was thanks to Nanyang’s efforts that Soviet Russia’s expansion in Southeast Asia was curbed to a certain extent.”
Li Yian did not forget to further exaggerate Soviet Russia's expansion in Southeast Asia and the threats faced by Nanyang, and even focused on France.
“Although we have temporarily curbed the expansion of Soviet Russia in Southeast Asia, it is certain that this containment is only temporary. Next, they are bound to expand their power in French Indochina, and With the power of France simply unable to preserve the colony, I believe that French Indo-China will undergo earth-shaking changes in the next two years,"
Listening to Li Yian's analysis, Truman said.
“So, you are not optimistic about the future of French Indo-China?”
“The peninsula is in peace talks!”
The airy answer silenced Truman. Yes, even the United Nations forces could barely maintain the situation on the peninsula. France alone would definitely not be able to defend French Indochina.
“The changes there in the future will be the first domino to fall, and will inevitably affect the entire Southeast Asia. After the entire French Indo-China changes color, the Malay Peninsula will become the biggest obstacle to their steps. At the forefront, but is Britain willing to confront the other side of the Iron Curtain to protect Malaya?"
As he asked, Li Yi'an looked at Truman like this.
"Britain..."
Truman just shook his head and said.
"Britain had no incentive to protect Malaya."
Not even the power!
Then, Li Yian continued from the perspective of the Malay Peninsula being the security barrier of Nanyang. After emphasizing that Nanyang would defend the Malay Peninsula at all costs, he added,
"We To defeat Soviet Russia, we must gather all our forces. For the United States and the United Kingdom, the most important thing is Europe. It is impossible for you to devote all your forces to the Southeast Asian issue, but as an ally, I have the obligation to remind you. , what I need to remind you is-if there is no Nanyang, then the Western world will lose the entire Southeast Asia, and even the entire Asia.”
(End of this chapter)