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Chapter 786 I want to make progress so much (Fourth update, please subscribe)

It's just a postcard.

As for being so excited?

Of course, it's not because of the postcard, nor because of the words on the postcard - given to you, my friend, on the occasion of the New Year.

Yours faithfully, Harry Truman.

What's exciting about just this statement?

They have been old friends for so many years. Li Yian even planned to give him a house to thank him for taking care of Nanyang over the years. After all, Truman was indeed very kind to Nanyang over the years!

But what is exciting is the photo on the postcard - Franklin!
Not the one on the hundred dollar bill, but the USS Franklin!
This is an aircraft carrier!

Li Yi'an is no stranger to the "Franklin". In fact, Nanyang has also had thoughts about it. This aircraft carrier is the fifth ship of the Essex class and was built by Newport News Shipbuilding. Construction started in December 1942 and entered service in January 1944.

In July of that year, he participated in the air raid on Iwo Jima. In March 1945, it was hit by several bombs while attacking the Japanese mainland. Bombs and fire caused extensive damage, completely destroying the hangar and flight deck. Cracks appeared in the hull.

Li Yian's tone is serious and sincere. Can he not be serious or sincere?

Looking at the postcard in his hand, Li Yian said in an incredible tone.

Truman emphasized again.

How could you not have any ideas for such a "quasi-new ship"?
But the problem is, Americans are unwilling to transfer it!

"I think something doesn't feel real."

After temporary repairs at sea, the "Franklin" sailed back to the United States under its own power for overhaul. Above the hangar deck, everything except the island superstructure and the forward flight deck were removed and replaced. No flight operations have been performed since the repair.

"Of course, as part of the "Mutual Defense Plan", when a future war breaks out, Nanyang must provide two aircraft carriers to participate and be under the joint command of the Allies."

And this aircraft carrier is the motivation to do its best!
No, this motivation comes from within! No one can stop Nanyang if he doesn’t try his best!
What is the most fragrant in the world?
Of course free prostitution is the most delicious!

After modification, it can serve at least until the mid-1970s. Who would refuse such a gift?

This is an aircraft carrier, the kind you get for free!

After the war, it was decommissioned and preserved on February 1, 1947. It was in excellent condition when it was decommissioned - it had just been rebuilt, and it could be said to be a brand new aircraft carrier.

Because of this, Li Yian has never even thought about American aircraft carriers. But now, Truman said that he would give it to Nanyang - this is really not true!
"This……"

There’s no way to fight anyway!
As long as the United States continues to provide things, let alone two aircraft carriers, it's just four, so what's the big deal! Nanyang has never resisted such responsibilities and obligations.

"It is true that the USS Franklin aircraft carrier will be leased to Nanyang in the name of the "Mutual Defense Assistance Plan" as part of next year's military assistance to Nanyang."

"I really want to do my best for the free world!"

Faced with the task assigned by the boss, Li Yian naturally... agreed without hesitation.

In the past few years, France has been trying to obtain the Essex-class aircraft carrier from the United States. Their goal is also the mothballed USS Franklin or USS Yorktown, but the United States has never agreed.

This is the assignment!

Nanyang really wants to make progress!
I really want to do my best for the free world, as long as the free world gives me something!

This is the aircraft carrier that the French want!
Truman delivered it directly to his door. Facing such a big gift, it was really... a bit unrealistic!

Li Yian knows this very well. In Europe, the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands all have corresponding tasks, that is, how many aircraft, how many tanks, and naturally how many warships need to be provided. The task assigned to France is three aircraft carriers. .

It feels good to have whoring for free for a while, and it feels good to have whoring for free all the time!

Li Yian's answer made Truman smile.

"Lee, you probably want Franklin more than doing your best for the free world."

Although Truman's words were a double entendre - aircraft carriers and dollar bills, Li Yian certainly would not admit it, but said with a smile. “Sometimes, I really want to try my best, but my heart is full but my strength is not enough.”

Who doesn't like Franklin?

Damn it!

Of course I like it.

"Let's not talk about this for the time being. If nothing else happens, next year, after Ike takes office, the peninsula should soon cease the war."

Truman pondered for a moment and said,

"As the president of Nanyang, you need to know that after the Peninsula War is over, the foreign policy of the United States will undergo great changes."

Li Yian nodded and said.

"I know,"

"The Republican Party has always been critical of the US foreign aid plan, which also means that Nanyang's assistance from the US will be limited in the future."

Facing Truman's reminder, Li Yian dragged his chin with his hand and said,
"If the Republican Party comes to power and terminates its foreign aid plan, no one will be able to stop Soviet Russia's expansion."

"Indeed."

Truman said calmly,

"However, Nanyang is already the most important ally of the United States in Southeast Asia and even the entire Asia. I believe that Ike can make the right decision. The only problem is that on the peninsula issue, Nanyang is the most important ally of the United States here. The most important ally in the region does not have any participation, which is likely to affect Washington's next decision in Asia. After all, the United States needs allies that can play a role, not..."

Looking at Li Yian, Truman said.

"Allies who do nothing."

"No, we've been doing things."

Li Yi'an almost took out the notebook he carried with him to show that he had not done anything. Of course, even taking out the notebook could not prove what he had done.

"First of all, Harry, you should know that neither the United Kingdom nor France can maintain their interests in Southeast Asia, let alone stop the expansion of Soviet Russia in the southeast. For example, in Malaya, the United Kingdom has been unable to pacify the local However, thanks to Nanyang's efforts, the rebels have now been basically driven out of Malaya. Moreover, Nanyang has adopted a comprehensive containment strategy in dealing with Siam and Indonesia, forcing them to stop through strong deterrence. For external exports, it can be said that it was thanks to Nanyang’s efforts that Soviet Russia’s expansion in Southeast Asia was curbed to a certain extent.”

Li Yian did not forget to further exaggerate Soviet Russia's expansion in Southeast Asia and the threats faced by Nanyang, and even focused on France.

"Although we have temporarily curbed the expansion of Soviet Russia in Southeast Asia, it is certain that this containment is only temporary. Next, they are bound to expand their power in French Indo-China, and France is simply unable to do so. To preserve the colony, I believe that French Indo-China will undergo earth-shaking changes in the next two years,"

Truman said after listening to Li Yian's analysis.

"So you are not optimistic about the future of French Indo-China?"

“The whole peninsula is in peace talks!”

The airy answer silenced Truman. Yes, even the United Nations forces could barely maintain the situation on the peninsula. France alone would definitely not be able to defend French Indochina.

"The changes there in the future will be the first domino to fall, and will inevitably affect the entire Southeast Asia. After the entire French Indo-China changes color, the Malay Peninsula will become the forefront of blocking their steps, but the British Are you willing to fight the other side of the Iron Curtain to protect Malaya?”

While asking questions, Li Yian just looked at Truman.

"U.K……"

Truman just shook his head and said.

"Britain had no incentive to protect Malaya."

Not even that power!
Later, Li Yi'an continued from the perspective of the Malay Peninsula being the security barrier of Nanyang. After emphasizing that Nanyang would defend the Malay Peninsula at all costs, he continued,

"If we want to defeat the Soviet Union, we must gather all our strength. For the United States and the United Kingdom, the most important thing is Europe. On the Southeast Asian issue, you cannot devote all your strength, but as allies, I have to remind you What I need to remind you is that without Nanyang, the Western world will lose the entire Southeast Asia, and even the entire Asia.”

(End of this chapter)