Shadow Spy

Chapter 334 I just can’t stand him

During lunch, only Ayers, Mrs. Brown and Li Junhao sat at the main table, while White, Nick and Avni sat on the other side.

After the meal, Ayers went to take a nap, while Mrs. Brown and Li Junhao sat on the porch and chatted.In response to his question, Mrs. Brown responded that "principal assistant to the national security adviser" is not actually a title, but a position.

Under normal circumstances, the chief assistant's job is to be responsible to the security consultant and is regarded as the consultant's consultant; but when the security consultant cannot perform his duties normally, he becomes the successor of the security consultant. If there is a deputy consultant, he is the second in line. , if not, it is the first pick.Therefore, this position is actually very important, because its essence is to serve as a substitute for the security consultant.

So that’s it!Only then did Li Junhao realize that this position was so important. He felt that he was really not qualified!The main thing is not whether he is young or not, but that his previous predictions and judgments are actually memories of his previous life, and his own understanding of the national strategic level is not that advanced.

So, he said: "Alyssa, this position is too important. I can't do it. I have to tell Ayers later..."

Alyssa glanced at him, shook her head and said: "Ogg, do you think this is child's play? After Ayers nominated you, many people disagreed at the time. It was Ayers who persuaded Mr. President to make this happen. The matter is settled, if you change it as promised, where will you put the face of the President and Ayers?"

ah?Li Junhao was dumbfounded. He knew that the other party was right. Appointments and dismissals at the national level were not casual, but he really felt that he could not be the chief assistant!

Seeing his expression, Alyssa continued: "Ogg, actually you don't have to worry. Ayers is in good health now and has no problems at work. With him at the front, you can just do what you did before. ...After such a term, your resume will be lost, which will be of great benefit to you in the future."

Li Junhao understands this truth. Qualifications are very important at any time. This position is so important. After four years of holding the position, he will naturally have a very shining resume point. Even if he does not hold this position by then, he will With this qualification at the age of just over 30 years old, he will be qualified to hold most positions in the new government team in the future. This is of course extremely advantageous.

But one thing is that he himself does not want to enter politics!Holding a military position during this war-torn time can better ensure his own safety. It is now the end of 1940, and in less than five years, World War II will be over. By then, he still wants to retire and become a rich man. Woolen cloth! ——
At around two o'clock in the afternoon, after Ayers got up, he talked about work with Li Junhao, especially about the situation in Shanghai. He learned very carefully and asked him questions from time to time.

The current situation in Shanghai was created by him, and he answered questions effortlessly, which Ayers admired very much.

Later, Ayers asked him if he knew about other situations in the Far East, especially the situation of the Far Eastern troops.

Li Junhao knew about this before and heard some from Admiral Hart, the commander of the Asian Fleet, so he could give a rough idea.

The Asian Fleet has now divided a small half of its ships to form the Shanghai Squadron. Put aside for the time being, the US Far East Force in a narrow sense mainly refers to the US Army stationed in the Philippines, with a mix of multiple units and a total of more than 23000 people; there is also one with 265 The Army Air Force has 35 aircraft, of which 17 are the latest B-[-] bombers, which still has a certain strength.

In addition, the Far East Force also actually commands the Philippine National Defense Force, which consists of approximately 12 people.The current commander-in-chief of the Far Eastern Force is Lieutenant General Douglas MacArthur, who is the emperor of Turkey in the Philippines. I heard that he lives a very luxurious life!

From his tone, Ayers could hear his disdain for MacArthur. He was a little strange and asked: "Why, do you have a low opinion of Lieutenant General MacArthur?"

"Ha! What is there about him that makes me admire him?" Li Junhao made no secret of his attitude, "This is a guy who can only talk on paper and boast. He is not even qualified to be a regiment leader. I don't know who is so impressed. Damn, can such a person be entrusted with important tasks? Uncle, just watch, the Far East Army will be destroyed in his hands, pity those more than 2 officers and soldiers!"

Hearing his words, Ayers' expression became serious and asked him to elaborate.

Li Junhao was a little helpless. The Pacific War would not break out for more than a year. He couldn't say that because of MacArthur's poor command, all the Far East troops fell into the hands of the Japanese. Less than half were killed or injured, and the rest became prisoners of war. He was tortured to death a lot, but MacArthur ran away, and then he was promoted all the way and continued to be the commander of the Far East...

After thinking about it, he could only say: "Uncle, some things are obvious, but everyone turns a blind eye. Can you now have someone check this person's resume to see if he has fought a decent battle?
"I remember that MacArthur's highest achievement was to be the principal of West Point Military Academy for two years, but that at most proved that he was a good teacher, but it did not prove that he was a suitable officer...

"It is completely irresponsible to the grassroots officers and soldiers to let a teacher who has never been successful become the commander of the front line! I think it is better to replace him as soon as possible!"

Ayers looked at him with a strange expression and said: "Oger, when you talked about MacArthur, did you forget about yourself? You have no actual combat experience, but don't you also control tens of thousands of troops now?"

Li Junhao was stunned when he heard this. Yes, he seemed to be the same way, but, "How is it the same? Uncle, I created the current situation in Shanghai with my own hands. Look at how MacArthur got his current status. ? In addition to enjoying the lingering shadow of his predecessor, he is also using the status of the suzerainty of the United States to enjoy the 'enshrinement' of the entire Philippines. He really thinks of himself as the emperor!"

"Are you saying that MacArthur is incompetent?" Ayers asked.

"It's more than just incompetence!" Li Junhao said, "You can send someone to check and see what he is doing in the Philippines? Check how much tax revenue in the Philippines that should have been paid to Washington has disappeared?"

Um?This time Ayers really took it seriously. If this matter is found out, it will be very serious!
Li Junhao actually has no substantive evidence, but he knows that MacArthur was really the "Emperor" when he was in Japan in his later period, and his life was as luxurious as that of an emperor. He doesn't believe that he will be honest in the Philippines now!

(End of this chapter)