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Text Chapter 958 Not to declare war on the Soviet Union?

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    Law Jing-un got up very early. Ever since the "Nantucket Incident" (Nantucket Island, where the New York Harbor incident occurred), he and all the diplomatic staff stationed in the United States have been in a state of excitement.  Literature Bar wxba "Ambassador, these are today's newspapers." The secretary placed a thick stack of newspapers on the dining table.

    No matter which page you open, the headline news is the news that the British cruise ship Queen Mary and the US Navy light cruiser USS Milwaukee were sunk off the coast of New York, 37 nautical miles east of Nantucket Island.  Judging from the location, this is already public waters, but as long as you think about New York and Long Island not far away, you can understand what humiliation is!  The photos of the burning ships and the victims were even more shocking, and the entire United States was outraged!  The anger and hatred between the lines, the humiliation of the richest country in the world being attacked offshore, can even be felt by a three-year-old child.

    "Is there any news that today's vote will be canceled and war will be declared directly?"

    "No, but" The secretary looked at his watch and said, "In fifteen minutes, President Roosevelt will deliver a national address."

    "Oh? Turn on the radio quickly."

    Luo Zhengen couldn¡¯t even eat breakfast at ease, fearing that he wouldn¡¯t be able to hear clearly, so he sat down next to the radio with soy milk.  As the Plenipotentiary Ambassador of China to the United States, he joined the National Socialist Party in 1916. After graduating from university, he applied for a position as an ordinary secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Later, he was spotted by Gu Weijun, the then ambassador to the United States, and transferred to the United States as an assistant. He performed well during the Great Depression of 1929 and was promoted to counselor.  In the following years, he served as counselor and ambassador in Paraguay and Brazil, and was appointed ambassador plenipotentiary to the United States two years ago.  Unlike many ambassadors who are accustomed to milk bread, he has been abroad for almost 20 years, but he still likes the most Chinese-style soy milk and white porridge.

    Within a moment, his wife and embassy staff also poured into the restaurant.  It was obvious that everyone was concerned about what Roosevelt would say later and wondered why he did not declare war immediately.  To know.  According to the U.S. Electoral College system, it will take about three days for states to vote starting today, and then two weeks to count the votes.  In other words, if he does not declare war today, he will not know whether he will be re-elected until November 5th  You know, before the Nantucket incident, Roosevelt's approval rating was much lower than his opponents.

    Why would he take the risk?  What the hell are you doing?  !

    ¡°¡­Dear Members of the House and Senate, and all citizens of the United States.¡±

    "Yesterday. October 25, 1941, is a day of disaster and shame that must always be remembered! 431 sailors, 572 American citizens, 716 British citizens, 12 French citizens   died in a sneak attack where we thought we were safest. Many days ago. I said the war was coming, but some thought that was a lie. Now, the scene in Nantucket has  Confirmed my words. The war has come to the United States, and the peace has been broken. I still remember the scene when my Milwaukee was launched (Roosevelt was a naval officer, responsible for supervising the construction of warships). But now it  They have left us with 431 sailors and 572 American citizens on board the Queen Mary."

    "Nantucket being so close to the United States shows that this attack was carefully planned over many days or even weeks! I am here to condemn the country that committed the atrocities. Protests against innocent civilians and  The evil government started by neutral countries! Their existence has become the enemy of the entire free world!"

    "In this turbulent world, the United States has no retreat. All American people should unite, seek a stable and unified government, and be patient. Do a good job in defending the country, defending freedom, and restoring tranquility and peace.  All necessary preparations"

    ¡°¡­As President of the United States of America, I will not undermine a free and fair election. It is the God-given right of all people to be free. I am ready for whatever comes and I am ready to take responsibility.  I am even more prepared to declare war on evil and destruction! I, the United States of America, are waiting, waiting for your choice!"

    ¡°¡­May God bless America.¡±

    Roosevelt nodded to the staff, turned off the radio, and pushed his wheelchair out of the studio.  "Mr. President, Speaker Geer called. He supports all your decisions. The Republican Party has also promised that no matter the outcome of the election, they will support the decision to declare war." After leaving the broadcast room, Hopkins quickly walked over and said,  He gave an update on the situation, but there was still a hint of worry on his face.  Although this tragic card was enough to reverse the election, his original intention was to directly terminate the election, but he did not expect that Roosevelt was determined not to sabotage the election.  As a staff member, the president's decision made him feel helpless and lowered his voice: "Franklin, actually you don't have to"

    "I know, but I can't end it because I am the President of the United States!" Roosevelt shook his head, looking haggard.  His heartache was not the loss of Nantucket;In the end, I still took this path.

    Hopkins closed his mouth. In fact, he knew very well that Roosevelt's outward elegance was just a disguise. If he could choose, he would definitely become the greatest tyrant and dictator in the world. However, he happened to be born in a country where isolation prevailed but he also talked a lot.  Free America.  "Hull, what's the situation outside?" Roosevelt didn't seem to see his gaze, and turned his wheelchair to Secretary of State Hull.

    "I have submitted a diplomatic note to Germany, asking them to hand over the murderer. But like the Athena, they refused to admit that their submarine caused the massacre." Hull was not an insider.  In fact, there were very few people who really knew about it, so he, like the officers, was extremely angry about the attack.  Roosevelt's face also darkened in a "cooperative" manner, and he looked at Marshall: "George"

    "Mr. President, we already have one million fully trained soldiers, as well as 100,000 National Guardsmen, 20,000 Marines and 4,000 aircraft of various types. The fleet has also begun preparations for attack. If we can do it on November 11,  War is declared and mobilized on the fifth day of the month. The first batch of troops can set off by the end of January at the latest, but the subsequent troops will take time. According to my calculations, it will be August next year at the latest before the mobilized recruits can complete their preparations.  Of course. We are ready to provide full support to countries such as Britain, China, Free France and Poland to help them delay until we complete our preparations."

    "Gentlemen, the declaration of war will definitely come, but have you figured out where to attack?" Back in the office, Roosevelt, who was still heavy just now, has completely returned to normal.  He looked at the generals with sharp eyes and asked about the battle plan.  The question silenced the Oval Office. Re-election was no longer the biggest issue and a declaration of war was certain to come.  However, the direction of attack has so far been difficult to determine.

    Secretary of State Hull and Hopkins are both political masters and strategic talents, but they are very deficient in specific military issues, so they looked at the president who asked and thought hard for a long time.  His eyes were still set on Harold Stark, the Chief of Naval Command.

    As the most important naval military staff member of Roosevelt's cabinet, Stark was a traditional naval officer.  They opposed aircraft carriers and pursued a large navy and large battleships. Even before the war, China and Japan were engaged in a crazy aircraft carrier construction competition. They even learned that the Chinese Navy built four Sichuan-class ships in 1934 and ordered four Liaoning-class ships in 1936. In 1938,  Even with the addition of six more aircraft carriers, the number of aircraft carriers was still not increased.  It was also decided not to cut the program for six Iowa-class battleships.  Even the recent Alaska-class large cruisers were supported by him.  As the navy with the largest total tonnage and the largest number of construction projects in the world, the navy is the vanguard and top officer in any direction. His suggestions will determine the direction of the United States' war.

    "Mr. President, the war situation in the Pacific has been controlled by China. Unless we take back Guam, we must take the Marshall Islands, Australia-Rabaul-Philippines path. The United Kingdom welcomes us to defend Australia, but Rabaul is difficult to attack. Japan  There are already more than one million immigrants in Rabaul and Guinea. Farmland, iron ore, aluminum ore and oil fields have also been reclaimed, and there is a railway in Port Moresby leading directly to the Bismarck Islands. It has very complete fortresses and coastal defense facilities.  .About two hundred thousand troops were stationed, and¡­.¡±

    "Harold, I need direction, not difficulty!" When it came to Guam, Roosevelt couldn't suppress his anger.  If Yang Qiu hadn't suddenly taken action against Guam, he wouldn't have needed to take this path at all, so he interrupted with some annoyance.  Stark took a helpless deep breath and said: "In general, Europe must be first, then Asia. The Marshall Islands must be captured first in the Pacific. To capture the Marshall Islands, we must first destroy the Japanese in Truk, but we still have no specific time.  No decision." After saying that, he looked at Marshall.

    Seeing his eyes, Marshall immediately said: "Mr. President, General Harold is right. First Europe then Asia is the principle we must adhere to. Beijing's enemies seem to be many, but they are always on the offensive. The Central Asian front has been  Pushed to the Petropavlovsk line, North Korea was stalemate on the Yalu River. They looked dangerous, but in fact, Lord Yang Qiu had blocked the path of the Soviet and Japanese attacks! In the just-concluded Battle of Rangpur, they again  Blocked the largest gap in the southwest.

    So Britain is the most dangerous!  The Battle of Rangpur, in fact, cannot change the bad situation in India in the short term, it is just that Beijing is safer.  And I think His Excellency Churchill will not be willing to let China continue to assume India's main offensive mission, so the UK is already very short of human resources!  Our biggest confusion is where the Germans will go next.  There is intelligence that they have considered uniting with Spain.  North Africa and Gibraltar must not be lost, so before next August, no matter how huge the price is, the security of Spain and North Africa must be ensured!  "

    Marshall¡¯s words basically represent the military¡¯s opinion, which is to ensure the security of the Mediterranean by focusing on Europe first and then Asia.  This is consistent with Roosevelt's vision.Almost, so he nodded and suddenly asked: "George, do you think it is still possible for the Germans and the Soviets to go to war?"

    Throughout the 1930s, the United States was helping Germany and the Soviet Union to rearm. Its fundamental purpose was to promote a war between the Soviet Union and Germany. However, this wish was half defeated when Hitler attacked France.  Originally there was still hope for the other half, but with the Katyn tragedy and Beijing's promotion, it became slim again.  So Marshall shook his head seriously: "With all due respect, the Germans and the Soviets will not cooperate sincerely, but His Excellency Hitler has now missed the best opportunity! Beijing has occupied Central Asia, and the nearest position is less than 1,300 kilometers away from Stalingrad.  , also occupied the Turkmen Ashgabat on the east coast of the Caspian Sea, occupied most of Iran, and cut off the road to attack the Caucasus from the Middle East! Moreover, the Chinese army is very powerful and the aircraft are also very good. This point no longer needs to be said.

    this means.  If Your Excellency Yang Qiu can think of it, he can attack the Caucasus and the Urals at any time.  If the Germans send troops now, they will definitely have a head-on conflict with the Chinese Army in Stalingrad.  Beijing has declared war on Germany, but cannot get the maximum benefit from attacking the Soviet Union. On the contrary, Stalin fully turns to him and provides a large amount of cheap supplies. If I were Hitler, I would prefer to first completely defeat Britain and control the entire Mediterranean and the Suez Canal.  , and then consider the eastern front.  And after you speak, Hitler will also think that the pressure on the Western Front is beginning to increase.  He would have to cut off our access to Europe first, which makes this possibility even less likely.  "

    "In this case, gentlemen, do you think it is necessary for us to include the Soviet Union in the declaration of war?"

    "Not to declare war on the Soviet Union?" Hopkins and Marshall looked at Roosevelt in surprise, and the latter looked solemn.  This is no joke!  If the United States did not declare war on the Soviet Union.  This means that before the end of the war, China will receive very little support from the United States.  In this way, Beijing will inevitably think that Britain and the United States deliberately abandoned them on the Soviet issue, which means that the United States will engage in a comprehensive cold confrontation with China before the end of the war!  !

    "President, do this" Marshall quickly stood up.  From a military perspective, it is impossible for China.  It shouldn¡¯t be ignored either!  Their army and air force are already at the top of the world.  Even if the United States has the same technology, it has fallen far behind in equipment and tactics.  Soif the United States does not declare war on the Soviet Union, it also means that China will completely stand aside in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East!

    Although everyone believes that the United States relies on its huge manufacturing and economic advantages.  It will definitely come from behind.  But the problem is that if China completely stands aside, the United States and Britain will be solely responsible for the German and Italian attacks!

    "George, I know what you mean, but we must stabilize Europe first. Germany has very strong military capabilities. It also has the industrial manufacturing capabilities of the entire Western Europe, so we must deal with them first without any distractions." Roosevelt interrupted Marshall.  He said coldly: "Maybe we will declare war on the Soviet Union in the end, but now I need to dispel Moscow's worries before the dawn of victory appears, in exchange for them not to intervene in the European battlefield!"

    Hopkins was stunned for a moment. From an American standpoint, Roosevelt had the right idea.  If the United States did not declare war on the Soviet Union, then Stalin would certainly not declare war on the United States after provoking China.  In this way, all the pressure brought by the Soviet Union will still be borne by Beijing.  This is very beneficial for consuming China, but for the United States, even if it finally declares war on the Soviet Union, it will no longer be able to change China's hostile attitude. A comprehensive cold confrontation from the Suez Canal to the Pacific Ocean will be unavoidable.

    We are not children. Before victory, Yang Qiu will not quarrel, and the two countries will even cooperate in many places.  But if once Beijing feels betrayed, it will think that Britain and the United States are deliberately hostile to it!  After this hatred is suppressed in the bottom of my heart, a strong confrontation situation will quickly form between Europe and Asia after the war.

    A¡­Cold War!¡ª¡ª

    Roosevelt¡¯s national address quickly spread throughout the world. At the critical moment two days before the election, the ¡°Nantucket Incident¡± was shrouded in mystery from the beginning.  Less than an hour after his speech, Berlin publicly denounced the "Nantucket Incident" as another "Havana Afternoon Tea" directed and staged by the United States (referring to the Maine incident before the Spanish-American War). D?nitz spoke at a naval meeting  , angrily referred to the light cruiser USS Milwaukee as the "Maine II."  But no matter how Germany explains and publicizes it, the whole world believes that the submarine that attacked was from Germany, because the Queen Mary had been secretly transporting supplies and American volunteers to the United Kingdom, and more than half of the 572 American citizens who died on the ship had  Pilot license!

    The United States is about to enter the war!

    This strong signal changed the situation between the Allies and the Soviet Union, Germany, Italy and Japan overnight.  London reveled all night long, and Churchill declared that the balance of victory had tipped in favor of the Alliance.  Berlin is furiousBut worried and hesitant, Hitler also put away his arrogance after defeating France for the first time and began to seriously consider forming an alliance (the Axis had not officially formed an alliance at this time).  Spanish Franco, who had been hooking up with him before, politely rejected the franchise agreement immediately. Hitler was so angry that he flew into a rage and asked the army to prepare to attack Spain for the first time!

    Moscow is also panic-stricken. China's strength has overwhelmed them. The failure of the Battle of Rangpur has basically buried the Indian front.  Joining a stronger United States at this time, even Stalin was restless, waiting for the arrival of November 5th.

    The worst thing was Japan. In just two months, it lost half of its naval power, Mariana was captured, the north-south route was basically interrupted, and the plan to unite the Soviet Union and India to attack the southwest also failed.  Tens of thousands of tons of ships were sunk every day, the Korean battlefield was blocked in the Yalu River, and the Northeast basically ceased fighting due to severe cold weather.  Truk, the Ogasawara Islands, the Philippines and Rabaul are all within the radiation radius of the Chinese xn21 naval battle group in Guam. Ryukyu, known as the door to the homeland, is also under unprecedented pressure. At this time, the powerful United States is involved,  When he thought of the U.S. Pacific Fleet with three aircraft carriers and six battleships going south to attack him Tojo even wanted to die.  Yamamoto Isoroku even locked himself, Kuroshima Kameto and other staff members into the office, looking for an opportunity to launch a decisive counterattack!

    ¡°While the whole world held its breath, waiting for November 5th, a transport plane painted with the Navy¡¯s dragon flag slowly landed in Alexandria, Egypt.

    "General Cunningham, it's nice to see you again."

    Vice Admiral Bai Yutang, Director of the Chinese Naval Operations Department, Chief of Staff of the First Fleet, and Zhu Binhou, Commander of the Third Fleet, walked out of the plane hand in hand and walked towards British Vice Admiral Cunningham, Commander of the Mediterranean Fleet, with a smile.
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