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    In the office building of the Department of War in Washington, the capital of the United States.  U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Leonard.  Admiral Wood was sitting at the desk of Secretary of War Jacob M. T. Dickinson.  After receiving the telegram from General Pershing last night, he did not make an immediate decision, but handed the telegram to Secretary Dickinson.  A major matter like giving up the defense line of the Sierra Madre del Sur was not something he could decide.

    "General Wood, what do you think of this telegram sent by General Pershing?" Secretary of War Dickinson put the telegram back on his desk and asked.  There was no unnecessary expression on his face, which made Leonard.  Admiral Wood couldn't figure out what he meant.  Do you support or deny General Pershing's suggestion?

    "Your Excellency Minister, judging from the telegram sent back by General Pershing, the defense line in the Sierra Madre del Sur is indeed very critical. Our troops suffered heavy losses there, while the Chinese casualties were very small. Coupled with the low morale, we must  It is already very difficult to hold the defensive line of the Sierra Madre del Sur. Therefore, I can understand what General Pershing is thinking!" Leonard.  Admiral Wood said.

    Minister Dickinson nodded, and then said: "Do you also think we should abandon the Sierra Madre del Sur defense line?"

    Leonard.  General Wood hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Your Excellency Minister, from the perspective of the Army, abandoning the defense line of the Southern Madre Mountains and moving the battle line to central Mexico can effectively reduce our pressure, which will be very beneficial to subsequent operations.  . However, from the perspective of the U.S. government, now is not the time to abandon the defense line of the Sierra Madre del Sur." Leonard.  Admiral Wood controlled his words carefully.  He knew that if General Pershing's suggestions were known to senior officials in the U.S. government, they would definitely raise strong objections.

    "It is true! The government has been claiming to the people that our defense line in the Sierra Madre del Sur is rock solid and that the security of the United States is guaranteed. It is absolutely impossible for the Chinese to break through our defense line. The majority of the people also  I believe all this. Therefore, if we take the initiative to abandon the defense line of the Sierra Madre del Sur, I am afraid it will cause serious panic in the country, which will be detrimental to our war preparations and domestic stability!" Minister Dickinson said with some concern.

    "So, Mr. Secretary, are we going to reject General Pershing's proposal?" Leonard.  Admiral Wood nodded and then asked.  Although he did not go to the front line, he knew that with General Pershing's character, he would definitely not request a retreat unless he really couldn't hold on any longer.  However, from the government's perspective, the defense line must be maintained now.  No matter how much loss you have to pay for it.  After the war began, the U.S. government has controlled the major media in the United States. The news released by the media is almost all good news about how many times the army has repelled the Chinese army's attacks on the defense line of the Sierra Madre del Sur and how many enemies have been wiped out.  As for the heavy casualties of the US military, they were not mentioned at all.  This makes the American people subconsciously believe that the US military has withstood the attack of the Chinese army. The Chinese army cannot threaten the US mainland and they are safe.  If the U.S. military withdraws from the defensive line of the Sierra Madre del Sur, you can imagine what consequences it will have in the United States.  Those ordinary people will definitely think that they have been fooled by the government, and the government will probably be overthrown by the angry people.

    "Wait a minute, let's go to the White House to meet the President!" Secretary Dickinson said.  It is obviously unreasonable for the president not to know about such a big matter.

    "Yes, Your Excellency, Minister!" Leonard.  Admiral Wood nodded.

    When the two arrived at the White House in a War Department car, President William.  Howard.  Taft is discussing with his staff the current difficulties facing the United States.  This year is already 1912, which is the election year in the United States. At the end of the year, the new president of the United States will be elected.  President Taft's first term was also coming to an end, but President Taft certainly did not want to serve as president for only four years. He also wanted to seek re-election.  Although, after the outbreak of the war, the power of President Taft was greatly expanded, and Congress has temporarily stopped.  But in next year's election, if he fails, then his career as president will be over.  You know, although the American media has been whitewashing the peace, as the president of the United States, why doesn't he know the true situation of the US military?  Therefore, it will be very difficult for President Taft to seek another term.  Especially former President Theodore.  Roosevelt also wanted to run for the next president.  This posed a great threat to Taft.  Theodore.  Roosevelt and Taft were both members of the Republican Party. Although Taft received support from Republican leaders, Theodore.  Roosevelt had great influence among ordinary voters.  If news of the U.S. military's defeat leaked out, it would be impossible for Taft to win the election.

    President Taft¡¯s staff advised him that if he wanted to win the election, he must convince the American people that the United States was capable of resisting China¡¯s invasion and that the government couldKeep them safe.  In addition, there is another way, which is to postpone the general election on the grounds of war.  However, this is a last resort option.  If he could be re-elected through normal means, President Taft would not consider this method.  However, President Taft also knew that it would be very difficult for him to be re-elected as the battle situation on the front line became increasingly unfavorable.  Now, he is not only facing Theodore in the party.  Roosevelt also faced the Democratic candidate Woodrow.  Wilson's threat can be described as internal and external troubles.  He now urgently hopes that the US military can win a victory. If it cannot win, then maintain the current situation.

    When the secretary reported to Secretary of War Dickinson and Army Chief of Staff Leonard.  After Admiral Wood asked for an audience, Taft's staff all left. Taft met with Secretary Dickinson and Leonard in the office.  Admiral Wood.

    "Secretary Dickinson, General Wood, are you busy today?" President Taft asked, his voice revealing fatigue. During this time, on the one hand, he had to care about the battle situation on the front line, and more on coping.  This made him very tired during the general election.

    "Your Excellency, this is a telegram from General Pershing, commander of the Mexican front line!" Secretary Dickinson said, and then handed the telegram to President Taft.  As Secretary of War, he hoped that President Taft would understand the current situation and accept General Pershing's advice.  In this way, the U.S. Army can preserve its strength, which will also be very beneficial to the subsequent battles.

    President Taft glanced at Dickinson suspiciously, then took the telegram and read it. However, after reading the telegram, his face suddenly turned ashen.  He is now trying to figure out how to stabilize domestic voters. If the U.S. military voluntarily abandons the defense line in the Sierra Madre del Sur, how will he explain it to the voters? He will probably be driven out of the White House by the angry people immediately, let alone any plans for the next step.  One term.  He didn't even have to think about it to know that Democratic presidential candidate Woodrow  Wilson would jump out and blame the Taft administration for its incompetence, and voters would probably believe it.  At the same time, Theodore, who was competing with him for the nomination in the Republican Party.  Roosevelt would certainly not be left alone.  By then, President Taft's status would be really in jeopardy.

    The reason why Taft was able to become president was because of Theodore.  Roosevelt strongly supported it.  Theodore.  Roosevelt regarded Taft as his successor, thinking that Taft could better continue his progressivism.  But I didn't expect that after Taft came to power, he seemed to be a completely different person and became the spokesperson of major American capitalists.  This makes Theodore.  Roosevelt was very disappointed.  In addition, after the war began, the US military continued to suffer losses on the front line, which made Theodore.  Roosevelt came up with the idea of ??running for president again and started to implement it.  Theodore.  Roosevelt believed that only he could save the United States now.

    "Asshole! What does Pershing want to do? Why should he give up the defense line we have painstakingly built? He is a coward. Is he afraid of being beaten by the Chinese? I want to remove him from his post!" President Taft was furious.  In his opinion, Admiral Pershing's suggestion was just an attempt to overthrow his rule!  This is something he absolutely cannot allow.

    Secretary of War Dickinson and Army Chief of Staff Leonard.  Admiral Wood looked at each other in confusion when facing the furious President Taft, but they immediately thought of the trouble President Taft was facing now, and understood why President Taft was so angry.

    It took a while for President Taft to control his anger, and he shouted at Secretary Dickinson and Leonard.  Admiral Wood said: "I suggest that Pershing be replaced as a coward. No wonder we are constantly defeated by the Chinese. It turns out that he, the commander, is cowardly!"

    Secretary of War Dickinson hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Your Excellency, General Pershing's appointment as the commander of the Mexican front line was approved by the cabinet. If he is replaced now, I am afraid it will be difficult to explain to the cabinet!"

    "Your Excellency, the war in Mexico has now entered a critical state. If General Pershing is replaced at this time, it will have a very negative impact on the frontline war situation, and may even cause the collapse of the frontline troops!" Leonard.  Admiral Wood also suggested.

    "No, I must replace that coward!" The furious President Taft could no longer listen to other suggestions and immediately asked the secretary to convene the cabinet members, hoping to get approval from the cabinet to replace General Pershing!
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