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Chapter 675: Marshal Mai is proud of the spring breeze (first update, please subscribe)
At this time, the United States is in a state of triumph.

Following the "Berlin Airlift", the "Incheon Landing" and the subsequent heroic advance of the US military, the victory of conquering cities and territories along the way allowed the United States to prove its determination to defend the "Mida World" with actions.

The glorious victory on the peninsula made Marshal Mai, who had a good relationship with the media, once again the darling of the American news media. Naturally, Marshal Mai was highly praised in various news reports.

I don’t know if the wording is disgusting. But in the newspapers, Marshal Mai is simply the resurrection of Caesar and the reincarnation of Napoleon, and he can be called the third general in human history.

Marshal Mai, who seemed to have entered the role of the third general in ancient and modern times, reached the peak of his reputation after the "Incheon Landing".

However, at the same time, Truman, who was in the White House, was dissatisfied with Marshal Mac. After the success of the "Incheon Landing", he sent a message inviting MacArthur to return to the country to renegotiate the next step of the peninsula.

But Marshal Mai, who didn't want to change his plan at all, called back directly and claimed that he was too busy to go back.

Truman, who was concerned about the war on the Peninsula, had to condescend to run over to meet with MacArthur. The meeting place was Wake Island, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 10,000 miles from the mainland of the United States.

On October 10, Truman’s special plane arrived at Wake Island.

Truman's schedule was very tight. With him were two other passenger planes, which contained hundreds of journalists and the president's entourage, as well as two tons of gifts for Mrs. MacArthur, including a large number of candy. These candies were Mrs. MacArthur's favorite and were absolutely impossible to buy in Tokyo.

After meeting the reporters at the airport, the two people took a dilapidated Chevrolet car to a prefabricated house near the airport. When the two met, only one intelligence officer named Goulden remained.

In the following talks, they talked about the conclusion of a treaty with Japan, the Asian Defense Alliance and other issues. Of course, the most important thing was the conversation about the peninsula issue. During the meeting between the two, Mike talked freely. He was more optimistic about the prospects of the war than Truman had imagined. In his opinion, the Korean War is actually over, and now only needs to clear out some stragglers. He believed that the troops would soon leave North Korea and that the next step would be civilian control.

However, Truman still suppressed his inner dissatisfaction, and finally asked the question he was most concerned about:
"General, in your opinion, how likely is it that the Russians and Tangshan will send troops after we cross the 38th parallel?"

When the Independence plane flew over Wake Island, he did not land immediately, but circled three times. The reason is that Truman wants Mike to be there waiting for him, not that he is waiting for Mike.

Listening to Mike's talk, Truman couldn't help but frown. He couldn't bear what Mike did. Who gave a general the power to expand the war?

As required, the two men met. Marshal Mai was a general. As a soldier, Marshal Mai should give a military salute. It was not a should but a must. After all, Truman was the president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. However, when the two shook hands, Marshal Mai Just a gentle touch on Truman's arm was considered a salute.

Looking at Mike and the group of reporters waiting outside the cabin, Truman frowned and said nothing. When the cabin door opened, a smiling Truman got off the plane, and then, it was also Truman. He took the initiative to hold Mike's hand and extend his deepest greetings.

Mike replied:
"It is unlikely that the Russians will come. Although there is movement in Tangshan, it is absolutely impossible. If they decided to intervene a month or two ago, it would be decisive. But now we have achieved a complete victory. Tangshan is on the Yalu River. There are only 5 to 6 people, and they do not have an air force. If they join the war, they will definitely suffer a devastating blow from us. "

Facing the confident Mike, Truman warned:
"General, I need you to understand that the United States only wants to fight a limited war on the peninsula. Our focus is Europe. Do you understand?"

Mike couldn't listen to this sentence at all. He said directly. "Mr. President, although Tangshan has deployed heavy troops on the border and issued numerous warnings, this is nothing more than scaring people and a form of "diplomatic blackmail." They don't dare to send troops at all, so how can they talk about unlimited war? Please tell me Don’t worry, we will be able to end the fight before Thanksgiving and the kids will be home for the holidays.”

Looking at Mike in front of him, thinking of the troops that had crossed the 15th Parallel days ago, although Truman was very unhappy in his heart, in the face of the established facts, he could only choose to acquiesce, or even support.

After all, Mike is in the limelight right now, and with the media boasting, he is simply the most popular fried chicken in the United States. If he stops Mike's attack, he will become a "coward" in the eyes of public opinion.

Finally, after pondering for a long time, Truman recognized the established fact.

The meeting between the two lasted only 96 minutes. Although Truman hoped that Mike could have lunch with him, Mike used the excuse of military affairs. He didn't seem to want to waste another minute on Wake Island. Before parting, Truman gave Mike a Quality Service Medal. But this medal is not a rare thing for MacArthur, because he already has as many as six in his hands.

As he watched Mike's special plane "Supreme Allied Commander" leave Wake Island, Truman, who frowned, patted his clothes in disgust, as if he wanted to wipe away the smell of cigarette smoke... In the previous meeting, although McMahon knew that Truman didn't smoke and didn't like others smoking in front of him, but he still smoked three pipes in a row.

"What an arrogant guy!"

Although he thought so in his heart, Truman was a little helpless. Now, he even needed to deliberately please this guy, because this guy was the darling of American public opinion and the "greatest warrior" in the public opinion circle.

Even he, the president, can only condescend to please him, just like bringing more than two tons of gifts to his wife, but what is the point of such flattery?

"I hope everything goes as this guy said and this war will end soon!"

While Truman was praying in his heart, what he didn't know was that Tangshan had decided to send troops. Even while the two were talking, Tangshan's army had already entered the peninsula.

When the "Supreme Commander Allied Forces" in the sky disappeared from people's sight, Secretary of State Dean Acheson walked to Truman, took out the telegram, and placed it in front of Truman.

"Mr. President, after Li Yi'an learned that you arrived at Wake Island, he hoped that you could visit Nanyang."

Facing the invitation from an old friend, Truman thought for a while and said.

"Tell Li that I am sorry because there are still many things to deal with in Washington. If I have a chance next time, I will definitely visit Nanyang."

Why did Truman refuse?
It was because the peace talks with Japan had reached a critical moment. At this time, he could only say sorry to his old friend.

(End of this chapter)