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    The U.S. Army was retreating steadily on the West Coast, which triggered a nationwide panic in the United States.  After the Chinese ** team achieved a great victory in San Bernardino, this panic rose to the extreme.  Many Americans already feel that the United States is unsafe and have immigrated abroad.  Those with money are planning to flee to Europe, while those without money are planning to head to Canada to temporarily escape the limelight.  This caused serious turmoil in American society and greatly affected economic development.

    ¡°We don¡¯t want war, we want peace!¡± ¡°We oppose the government¡¯s continued war!¡± ¡°We strongly demand peace talks with the Chinese!¡±

    Outside the White House, tens of thousands of people from all over the United States gathered, holding slogans and protesting against the government.  A large number of military police gathered outside the White House to prevent these angry people from attacking the White House.

    The atmosphere in the White House was extremely tense.  President Garrett Hobart was confused.  Especially in the past two days, members of the Democratic Party have begun to plot to submit a motion of no confidence in the president to Congress in an attempt to impeach Garrett Hobart.  The reason is also very simple. It is the government's inaction in this war that has put the United States into an extremely dangerous situation.  Even though Garrett Hobart believes that everything he has done since taking office has been for the benefit of the United States and the American people.  But if the US military is defeated, he cannot guarantee whether he will be able to win the support of congressmen.  The only way is to solve the current problem as soon as possible.

    "Gentlemen, the current situation is completely terrible! The Chinese are rampaging across the West Coast with impunity, and those guys from the Democratic Party are not stopping. What should we do now?" President Garrett Hobart frowned.  said.

    Also present at this meeting were Treasury Secretary Lyman J. Gage, Secretary of War Russell A. Alger, and Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt.

    Secretary of War Russell A. Al blushed.  U.S. Army performance.  It totally puts the entire United States to shame.  Half a million troops.  They were easily defeated by the Chinese and nearly 300,000 people were captured.  This is the greatest shame since the founding of the United States.

    "Your Excellency, I believe that the war cannot continue. The army no longer has the strength to resist the Chinese. Moreover, the war has caused serious damage to the country's economy. Many rich people believe that the United States is no longer safe, and they have  Immigration has begun, which will cause very serious harm to the U.S. economy. The government must find ways to solve these problems!" Treasury Secretary Lyman J. Gage said.

    "Sir Gage, although the West Coast is imminent, most of the United States is still safe with the Rocky Mountains blocking it. Those rich people, there is no need to panic!" said Secretary of War Russell A. Alger.

    "But isn't there a Chinese army recently preparing to cross the Rocky Mountains and attack Nevada? If they succeed, how will they explain to these rich people? They will definitely think that the government is deceiving them."  Finance Minister Lyman J. Gage asked.

    "Sir Gage, I have dispatched powerful troops to the Rocky Mountains to stop the Chinese. Even if we cannot stop the Chinese, due to logistical reasons, it is impossible for them to penetrate deep into the heart of the United States. At least, they cannot hit the United States.  Come from the east. Even if a small number of Chinese troops penetrate deep into the heart of the United States, they are definitely no match for the superior forces we have gathered!" Secretary of War Russell A. Alger explained.  This is also the vast area of ??the United States.  One of the advantages of greater strategic depth is greater strategic depth.

    "If the Chinese navy appears on the east coast and sends troops to the east coast, what should we do?" Finance Minister Lyman J. Gage suddenly asked.

    "This? Is this impossible? If the Chinese navy wants to appear on the east coast, they have to enter the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Horn in South America. The entire journey exceeds 30,000 kilometers." Secretary of War Russell A. Alger was surprised.  He said that he believed that this was not possible at all.

    "Your Excellency Roosevelt, if the Chinese navy organizes a fleet to expedition to the east coast of our country, can we hold it?" President Garrett Hobart also became nervous.  Compared with the desolate West Coast, the East Coast is the essence of America.  If the east coast is attacked, the United States will be completely finished.

    "Your Excellency, it is very difficult to cross the Pacific and then enter the Atlantic to attack the east coast of our country. However, we cannot rule out this possibility. Now, our navy no longer has a capital ship, although there are still eight battleships on the slipway under construction  , but it will not be able to serve in a short period of time. The Chinese are a bunch of lunatics. If they organize a fleet to expedition to the east coast of our country, we will not be able to stop it. However, there is no relevant news yet. The main warships of the Chinese Navy are all  Still staying in their military port. However, Mr. Gage's suggestion must attract our attention. In case the Chinese are really desperateIf we take risks, we will be in trouble!  "Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt said. After the Second Sino-US Pacific Naval War, the U.S. Navy lost all its battleships, and Theodore Roosevelt, the Secretary of the Navy, did not have much power. During this period  , he mainly traveled to and from several shipyards on the east coast, in order to ensure that the three 'Maine-class' battleships and five 'Illinois-class' battleships of the U.S. Navy could enter service as soon as possible. Although these eight battleships are all old-fashioned  The battleships are not a match for the Chinese Navy's new battleships at all, but if there are several powerful battleships, the United States will be much more confident, and its position in the U.S. government will be guaranteed.

    "Your Excellency, even if the Chinese expedition to the east coast of our country, but due to such a long distance, it is impossible for them to transport too many troops. The army will definitely resist their attack!" Secretary of War Russell  ?a? Alger said.

    "Mr. Alger, you have to admit. The attack on the west coast has caused great panic among the people. If the east coast is attacked again, the people will definitely despair of the United States. By then, our government will  They will be overthrown first. The newly established government will definitely make peace with the Chinese immediately. By then, the Chinese will probably get more of what they want. Therefore, no matter what aspect, reach an agreement with the Chinese as soon as possible and withdraw from the war  , this is the best choice for us!" Finance Minister Lyman J. Gage said.

    President Garrett Hobart nodded. Obviously, he also agreed with this point of view.  If he had some illusions about the army before, he thought that the army could bring him good news.  So now, he is completely desperate.  The U.S. Navy and Army have failed again and again, which has made him no longer have any confidence in the U.S. Army.  In his opinion, since the U.S. Army cannot win, the only way to solve the problem is through diplomatic means.  Although, the diplomatic route is still very difficult.

    "Your Excellency, the conditions proposed by the Chinese are too harsh. If we accept it, the security of the United States will not be guaranteed. In this case, even if we escape this time, we will still have no chance next time.  Chance to defeat China!" urged Secretary of War Russell A. Alger.  Among the conditions China proposed were to cede Alaska and California.  Alaska doesn't matter yet. Although it is a frozen and snowy place, there are some minerals, but their value is not high.  But California is different. If the Chinese occupy it, they can use it as an advance base to attack the United States.  The future situation of the United States will be even more difficult.

    "In this way, we can reply to the Chinese and give them Alaska if they want it. But we can't cede California!" President Garrett Hobart thought for a while and then said.

    "But, will the Chinese agree to such conditions?" Secretary of War Russell A. Alger said.

    "How do you know if you don't try it? Besides, except for the French, the rest of the countries are in a stalemate with the Chinese. They must also want to open the situation quickly. If we make appropriate concessions, the Chinese should  Will agree!" said President Garrett Hobart.  Alaska is just an ice sheet that the United States purchased from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867. From the perspective of the United States, it is not of much use.  If this wasteland can be used to satisfy the appetite of the Chinese people, it will be worthwhile.

    "Your Excellency, even if the Chinese are willing to give up their claim to California, what about the huge war reparations they have proposed? The United States is simply unable to pay the billion-dollar war reparations. This will directly bankrupt the United States!" Theodore Roosevelt  said.

    "Mr. Roosevelt, one billion pounds is just the asking price of the Chinese. After negotiations, we can negotiate a lot lower than this amount. If it can be controlled below 500 million pounds, the United States can still afford it. However, in the next ten years, the United States will  Our finances will be very difficult. If it can be reduced to 300 million, or even lower, then our difficulties will be much smaller!" Finance Minister Lyman J. Gage said.  The U.S. economy is growing at a rapid rate. As long as the war can be ended, the U.S. will be able to pay off these debts in a short time.

    "In that case, send a telegram to the Secretary of State and ask him to reach an agreement with the Chinese as soon as possible and make concessions when appropriate. In addition, California is our bottom line!" U.S. President Garrett Hobart made the final decision.

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