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Chapter 362 The role of spiritual mentor (first update, please subscribe)

Strong sunlight shines into the room through the window, and the light cuts shadows and lights in the room. The light moves slowly and almost imperceptibly across the room.

Li Yian, who was holding the coffee cup, sometimes looked at the light and shadow, looking at the dust floating in it, but at the same time he listened to Truman's words.

With only the two of them left in the room, Truman kept introducing the situation of the election, explaining what kind of disadvantage he was at and what kind of advantage Dewey was at.

Now Li Yi'an seems to have become his campaign manager. Of course, Truman also complained about how selfish Wallace and the others were, further dividing his support.

In a word, his current deep situation is extremely dangerous. Not only is his opponent in an absolute advantage, but his former allies have also betrayed him.

This situation is undoubtedly extremely dangerous for him.

Finally, Truman shrugged his shoulders helplessly and said.

"Do you still believe that I can win?"

win?

Even he doesn't believe it himself.

"Harry."

Li Yian stood up from the large sofa without haste. Then under Truman's gaze, he walked to the window and took a look outside. He could see the obelisk in the distance. This is the so-called New Rome. Now he is indeed as powerful as Rome, but...that's it.

Then Li Yian turned around, looked at Truman and said.

"The question is not whether I believe it, but whether you believe you can win!"

As a spiritual master, what is Li Yi'an best at?

Of course, it is filled with chicken soup to inject chicken blood.

"I have no idea,"

Truman shook his head and said.

Looking directly at Truman, he continued.

"If you accept failure, then life will only bring you failure. As long as this idea exists, all thoughts of failure and fear will weigh you down like a giant, unable to lift your head."

Everyone needs chicken soup and chicken blood at the right time. Even the president may have the idea of ​​giving up at some moments. At this time, the role of the spiritual mentor is also reflected.

Finally, after spending half an hour pouring chicken soup and blood, the confusion in Truman's eyes disappeared, but he still had some doubts.

"So how am I supposed to win?"

Facing Truman's question, although Li Yian had never eaten pork, he had seen pigs walking.

"Go out, my friend. Dewey is a rich man. He is destined to be unwilling to contact the middle and lower classes, especially ordinary people in the West. He thinks that as long as he has the support of the consortium media, it is enough. However, compared to empty words, face-to-face Your speech is more impressive! Besides, you..."

Walking to the sofa, sitting down and looking directly at Truman, Li Yian smiled.

"Your presentation style is more attractive to them."

If someone else had said this, Truman would have thought that the other person was mocking him. Truman, who only went to middle school, had never been an elite. His speeches were famous for being vulgar and plain, but this kind of speech was often ridiculed in the political circles. Style was popular among western and lower-middle-class voters.

"go out?"

"Yes, just go out,"

Li Yian looked at him and said.

"Now that we're at a disadvantage, let's just go for it. Go out, take a train around the entire continental United States, and go on an expedition. Visit all the settlements, and I mean all of them, approach them directly, and ask them what they care about. Question. Let them know that you...are the one who really cares about them!"

After listening to Li Yian's suggestion, Truman nodded slightly and said.

"This seems to be a good suggestion. Dewey basically only appears in large and medium-sized cities. This is what everyone did in the past, but..."

Suddenly, Truman realized it. He raised his head and looked at Li Yian and said.

"There are more people in small cities. No matter how big a city is, there are only so many people, 10 million or 20 million, but the vast majority of people live in small cities. I understand!"

Truman, who had no confidence at first, realized what Li Yi'an meant - to go out and go among the most ordinary people to win over those who had been ignored.

"Yes, that's right. Opinion polls are a fucking lie. Low-income groups and farmers have never had a chance to participate in it. Even their voices have never been noticed. Now, I All that is needed is to win over their support.”

Speaking of excitement, Truman stood up suddenly and paced back and forth. It seemed that at this moment, he once again saw the hope of winning.

However, he soon calmed down and looked at Li Yian and said.

"Li, thank you, my friend, you can always point me in the right direction when I'm confused,"

Isn't this the role of a spiritual mentor? Isn't it just to point out the direction of life for them when they are confused?

But at this time, the right choice was to hide his merit and fame. Facing his thanks, Li Yian took a sip of coffee, smiled and said nothing to him, and just looked like he was enjoying it.

Are you enjoying coffee, or at this moment. I'm afraid only he himself knows.

Truman also changed the topic at the right time and said.

"Berlin, the whole world is paying attention now. The Russians took advantage of the geographical location to completely block all the Allied forces' only routes in and out of West Berlin, including roads, waterways and underground railways. They turned West Berlin into a piece of They used more than two million Berliners who had lost food, water, gas, and electricity as hostages to force us to leave West Berlin."

"So will you leave Berlin?"

Li Yian asked rhetorically.

"The Russians have been expanding, both in Asia and in Europe, and if we pull out of Berlin today, tomorrow they will push us out of Germany."

Truman's answer made Li Yi'an smile. It was obvious that the Americans had made up their minds and would not give in in Berlin.

"Actually, this is also a good opportunity."

"What."

Putting down the coffee cup, Li Yian continued.

"I mean, Berlin, if you can seize the opportunity, the whole United States will see how you handle this crisis and how you lead the Western world against Russia. At this time, it is better for the "Berlin Crisis" to occupy the front page than Dewey. Taking over the front page, what do you think?”

In the United States, everything can be a game for politicians. Back then, bombing Japan was his tool to win election. Now, the "Berlin Crisis" can also become Truman's game.

These are just the rules of the game in Washington.

"Indeed."

Truman nodded,

"We thought of going together, so I have decided to approve the military plan to transport food, clothing, fuel and all necessary living supplies to West Berlin from the outside by air transportation. This is our only option, after all. , no one wants to fight a world war, the only problem is..."

After thinking about it, Truman said.

"The two million residents of West Berlin need at least 4500 tons of supplies every day. In addition to drinking water, almost all imaginable supplies, such as a piece of paper and a pen, need to be flown in. This seems to be an impossible goal."

"Then make the impossible possible, my friend, do you still remember the "Hump Route"?"

Li Yian asked rhetorically.

“At that time, so many pilots flew over snow-capped mountains five or six thousand meters above sea level to transport precious supplies to China. Since they could open a hump route in such a harsh environment, I believe they could also fly in the West. Berlin did the same thing if..."

After thinking about it, Li Yian said.

"If you need it, I can send all the transport planes in Nanyang to participate in this operation."

The reason why Li Yian offered help was of course not for the United States, but for Germany. To be precise, it was for the 35 Germans in Nanyang. Although the population of Nanyang has now exceeded 35 million, 35 Germans It may not seem like a big deal, but these people are scattered in various fields, from education to industry. They play an extremely important role in various fields. The construction of Nanyang is inseparable from German experts, engineers, and universities. We cannot do without them. Supporting Germany and joining the Berlin Airlift are winning over people's hearts and telling those German immigrants that Nanyang has not forgotten them.

Of course, it is also telling Truman that my support for you is forever, and it is in practical actions.

(End of this chapter)