Chapter 1306 The Midnight Moment of the Doomsday Clock (Third update, please subscribe)
October 27th, in another world, is called "Black Saturday", which is the climax and most tense during the entire crisis. , the most dangerous and critical day.
“On this day, the outbreak of nuclear war was closer than at any time in the nuclear age.”
Thus said people in later generations.
At the same time, the air ticket from Los Angeles to Nanyang has risen to US$9,000 each. But even so, it is priceless because no one can buy the air ticket. What is a hard-to-find ticket? , that’s right now, and those smart-minded people have already flown to Mexico, and then chartered a high-priced flight from Mexico to Nanyang.
In short, at this time, the rich people are running away!
They are trying all kinds of ways to escape.
Reagan and Nancy also got in the car, and together with thousands, or tens of thousands, of other cars, set off south along the interstate.
At this time, the interstate highway was already crowded with cars, and all the cars were driving in one direction-south!
Towards Mexico.
"Are we really going to Mexico?"
Nancy looked at Reagan and recalled their love days. Although the two of them met while filming a movie, and although they quarreled due to some differences, in the process of falling in love, it was more sweet, and she could feel that their hearts were more closely connected. .
Later, they got married, and then had children, and then just when they were looking forward to a new life in the future, they encountered the end of the world... Although it has not yet come, who knows?
“Mexico should be safer.”
As Reagan said, he used the rearview mirror to look at his adopted son Michael, his daughter Patricia, and his five-year-old son Ronaldinho. Nader.
Looking at them, Reagan's eyes flashed with some perseverance, and then he turned his gaze out of the car window. What came into view was a desolate mountainous area. There were large dark clouds on the mountains, which looked like smoke, but also like smoke. A rough sea.
The black smoke seems to be the breath of the God of Destruction, seeming to tell the people on the ground that the end is coming. In the sky, there are occasionally fighter jets whizzing by, although they are not aware that they are heading to Where, but looking at the plane going away, although Reagan felt a little nervous, he became more determined.
At this time, the congested highway finally blocked up, with tens of thousands of cars stuck here.
People can only wait anxiously for the road to be open again, but in fact, this is simply impossible.
“Everyone is driving toward Mexico.”
A man listening to the radio in front shouted:
"Mexicans, the Mexicans seem to have closed the border!"
"What? Damn it, those Mexicans want us all to die here "
"Damn Mexicans, they want us all to die here until after the world war, they will occupy California!"
"Any news?"< br>
Reagan, who was sitting in the car, did not participate in the outside discussion. From the car radio, it was heard that the governor of California was giving a speech to reassure everyone:
"Although the current situation is still very tense, it has not gone any further. The situation is getting worse, so everyone should stay at home as much as possible to avoid being stuck on the road..."
"If something happens, we will go to the nearby desert."
Reagan turned to 17-year-old Michael, Said:
"Michael, go look for some water, we have to be ready!"
"But, Dad, didn't the governor say that the situation is not that tense?"
Listening to his son's words, Reagan said directly:
"I am an actor, I can tell who is Memorizing a manuscript!”
On this day, everyone is making decisions, for themselves and their families!
In Washington, in the White House, there is a person who also has to make a decision!
At this moment, Kennedy, who was already very anxious, was in unprecedented tension. He had to come up with the best of both worlds, but he did not dare to make a final decision rashly.
After all, this final decision is not about choosing that Hollywood female star. But it determines the life and death of this world!
It is the decision to destroy the world.
What then?
Nuclear winter is coming!
What comes after nuclear winter?
It’s the Ice Age, it’s the end of the world, it’s the extinction of mankind!
Not only Kennedy felt this way, but his staff also thought so. Some pessimistic people had even quietly said goodbye to their families. Of course, there are some White House staff who have quietly left here. They have already felt the crisis. The most important thing now is to be with their families, whether they are running away or waiting for the doomsday to come!
Just when Kennedy was in a dilemma and extremely anxious, a U.S. Air Force U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance plane was shot down over Benes, Cuba. Before he could digest this, he tried to stop it. The Pentagon's advance. There was another unexpected incident over there. While flying in the Arctic region, an American U-2 aircraft got lost for no apparent reason and entered the Soviet airspace. The Soviet Union urgently dispatched a group of fighter planes to intercept it, although the United States immediately sent fighter planes to find it. Returned this reconnaissance plane.
At the same time, in Moscow, the Soviet Air Defense Force reported to the Kremlin that a US aircraft had entered Soviet airspace in the Arctic.
"We believe that this is the Americans preparing for reconnaissance for the next bombing."
After receiving this report from the Air Defense Force, Khrushchev also felt that the situation was extremely urgent. After all, in a few years, Hours ago, the Soviet intelligence agency had deciphered the US military's code - Kennedy ordered missiles to be targeted at more than 200 cities in the Soviet Union!
Now the plane is coming to the door again, this is really the rhythm of a nuclear war! Faced with such extreme pressure, Khrushchev realized that he had to make an appropriate decision immediately and immediately convened a meeting. After learning about this situation, all the people present and the marshals fell silent, and Khrushchev Rushchev immediately said:
“Comrades, now we must find a dignified way to get out of this confrontation.”
When his words fell, everyone in the conference room was silent for a while. They did not want to die with the United States, and it was very likely that the Soviet Union would be razed to the ground, while the United States would just have dozens of cities turned into ruins. Everyone would settle accounts. This It’s not a good deal to do business.
Only a few marshals said angrily that if the United States dared to attack the Soviet Union, they would level the entire Europe as soon as possible. But when they said these words, they also showed that They felt guilty - because the Soviet Union was not strong enough to destroy the United States!
We can only take Europe as a hostage!
“In order to prevent those war madmen in the United States from choosing to take risks, we must be prepared!”
Marshal Chuikov said:
"So, we must mobilize the troops in Eastern Europe and prepare our air force for attack. Once the Americans take action, we will completely destroy Europe as soon as possible and turn the entire Western Europe into ruins!"
Looking at the silent crowd, Chuikov, the Soviet Marshal who became famous in World War II, said:
"I will go to East Germany now. Once the war breaks out, I will immediately order the army to attack. We will never stop until we defeat the enemy!”
No one doubts Chuikov’s will. After all, during the Great Patriotic War, he was famous for his resolute implementation of steel orders at any cost.
"Yes, I agree with the marshal's opinion. The United States is not just testing. They may launch an attack at any time. We cannot be unprepared."
"Yes, we have already made mistakes with Hitler in 1941, and we cannot make the same mistakes again!"
This is the post-traumatic sequelae caused by the Great Patriotic War!
The "Patriotic War" that broke out suddenly with almost no warning or preparation left a very deep imprint on the memory of everyone in the Soviet Union. It is precisely because of this that they dare not go there again Taking risks, there is always only one point of view in the cognition of Soviet marshals and generals - "We must be prepared!".
In this case, the Soviet Union took the second step - to fully mobilize its troops stationed in Eastern Europe and Eastern European countries. At the same time, the Soviet medium and long-range bombers were put on combat readiness, and the Mia 4 intercontinental bomber A combat readiness cruise has also begun.
What's even more terrible is that American reconnaissance satellites discovered that the Soviet Union's Su-7 fighter-bombers stationed in East Germany were ready to take off - this is a tactical bomber that can carry nuclear bombs. Although the combat radius It's only a few hundred kilometers, but it's enough to destroy the Federal Republic of Germany!
In addition, bombers such as the IL-28 bomber are also preparing for attack, and everyone can see that the Soviets are planning to take action!
It can be said that the situation has shifted in the other direction!
At this time, the situation is already very critical, even out of control. A nuclear war is about to break out!
Facing one bad news after another, the entire White House is shrouded in a solemn atmosphere of "pessimism and depression". Although the United States has made all preparations for a war, they still don't know. No one knows. Will the next day come a war of destruction or a bell of peace?
At this time, the doomsday clock has finally reached its final moment!
"Robert, what should we do?"
In the White Oval Office, Kennedy looked at his brother and said:
"Are we really going to destroy this world? Those The generals think we can win. ”
Unlike the tension in the White House, there is excitement in the Pentagon. They are ready to do it all over the world as soon as the president gives the order. within, launched an attack on the Soviet Union.
“Even if we win, there will only be ruins left!”
Robert said:
“Now, we must find a way to end this, otherwise all of us will become sinners in this world, John, you and me, all of us!”
He is really scared!
It’s not the fear of becoming a sinner, but the fear of the end!
Just as Robert finished speaking, the office door opened, and the office director hurriedly walked in and said:
"Mr. President, His Excellency Li Nian from Nanyang has asked to speak to you."
"When?"
"Now!"
A few minutes later, Kennedy answered the phone , before anyone spoke, Li Yian's voice came from the receiver:
"John, we have to end this. I am going to go to Moscow in person to talk to Khrushchev face to face,"
"Ah, thank you, thank you!"
Faced with tremendous pressure, Kennedy felt his heart pounding. Okay, no need to make the final decision! The world can be saved!
Long live!
While Kennedy was shouting long live and even wanted to kiss Li Yian hard, Li Yian's voice came from the other end of the phone.
“But I need some chips!”
(End of this chapter)