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Chapter 650: Grudge-holding Truman (fourth update, please subscribe)

The assists provided by pig teammates sometimes have unexpected effects.

The direct effect of Mai Dashuai's assist is that not only Nanyang has directly shelved the plan to send troops, but even countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Norway, etc. that were originally forced to express their opinions because of US aid have also begun to consider it carefully.

After all, anyone with any sense knows what happens when some people get involved in the peninsula.

It’s expansion, it’s further expansion!

Ever since, all the pressure has returned to Washington.

"What on earth 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? When did the United States... 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, he Is it the president of the United States?”

Throwing the report on Resolute's desk, Truman had an unconcealed look of forgiveness on his face, not only because MacArthur privately visited the Bay Island and signed a large number of agreements with it, which made him extremely annoyed because he had no good impression of the place. It also made him angry. What's more, his move made all countries doubt whether the United States can 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 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 a conflict with the Russians. . The reason is that because of Mike’s visit to Bay Island, everyone is worried about whether he will collude with it!”

Dean Acheson smiled bitterly and took out the telegram and placed it in front of Truman.

"Of course they said they can send medical teams. This is the only thing they can do. Given the current situation, this is probably an option for many countries. Moreover, Nanyang has also shelved its plan to send troops. As we all know, their nationals are from Tangshan , so we don’t 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 promised to send troops, he would do his best to We should avoid sending ground troops to participate in the war, and we should not be too pushy when it comes to the participation of allies, and try to gain moral and operational support.”

Now it is meaningless to comment on Nanyang taking money and not doing things. 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.

Under such circumstances, 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 it."

After saying these words, Truman's expression became a little helpless, and then he said again.

"So, we still need Mike now!"

Although Truman disliked Mike very much, he still had to give Mike support. As a president, Truman was able to decisively abandon personal emotions in 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 and would always appear in the newspaper. Someone has calculated that during the war, Mike appeared on the front pages 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 failure. If he does not support Mike, once the situation on the peninsula collapses and there is a complete failure, then Mike will definitely kick all the responsibilities to Washington. , kick it to the White House!
Therefore, at this time, all 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.

temporary!
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?

"Thanks Mike!"

At this time, Li Yi'an was particularly grateful to the guy for his trip to the Bay Island. If it hadn't been for the second generation ancestor of the United States, he performed such a show on the spur of the moment, which caused an uproar in the world's public opinion, and also allowed Li Yi'an to seize the opportunity and put it aside directly. The plan to send troops is expected to go 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 a matter of 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. After the situation on the peninsula stabilizes, it is estimated that Washington will still make a fuss in Nanyang. After all, the United States has taken so much aid, and it always needs to show something. of.

How about we follow the example of Italy and send a medical team to participate?

Despite what he was thinking, 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 just a last resort. We have passed this level now. Let's wait and see how the situation evolves..."

In fact, this is not the only method, there are other methods, but that method... must not be used until the last moment.

"Hey, no matter what, we don't have to worry about the peninsula for the time being."

Standing up, Li Yian walked towards the window. Looking at the dusk outside the window, 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)