People's ambition, in addition to the nature of the individual, is often also directly proportional to the person's status and environment, generally speaking, the higher the status, the greater the power, the greater the person's ambition, or desire. △ Top Novel,www.

In the past, Lincoln was a kind and enthusiastic young man, at different ages, he had all kinds of fantasies, and then with the change of his identity and the change of environment, especially after becoming president, his mentality was completely different from the past, and he considered it more practically, and he has changed from a romantic to a realist.

When he first became president, Lincoln's wish was simple, just to realize his and his Republican political ambitions, such as developing industry and commerce, boosting the American economy, making the United States richer and stronger, and by the way, leaving a name in history.

Originally, he thought very well, thinking that everything would be fine when he became president, but who knew that a lot of troubles would happen later, especially the separatist forces in the South, which made Lincoln even more sad.

After a series of struggles, Lincoln increasingly found that the existing system in the United States seemed to be very problematic, at least in terms of efficiency, very unsuitable for wartime, so he and his friends began to advocate the wartime presidential plan, that is, to give the president more power in wartime, so that it could surpass the power of Congress and the courts.

Through a series of brutal or ingenious tactics, coupled with environmental oppression, Lincoln finally got his wish to gain more power, and has become essentially the dictator of the United States.

By this time, after tasting the delicious taste of unchecked power, Lincoln didn't even know that he had begun to change subtly, and he was no longer the guy who could stay up all night for his ideals, but became a beast that lived to pursue and protect power.

In other words, Lincoln at this time, because of the expansion of power. has lost the last innocence in his heart, and has completely become a beast that lives for power. For him, power is his qiē, and anyone who opposes or disobeys him is his enemy, even if that person is his friend.

Of course, Lincoln didn't realize this, and he still had a lot of excuses, such as that what he did was right, that he was doing it for the good of America. What others are doing is wrong and stupid, and it must be resolutely defeated, otherwise it will affect the United States and so on.

It was because of these ideas that Lincoln, who grew in power and pressure, slowly began to get impatient and no longer wanted to listen to any ideas that disagreed with him, especially those who opposed it. It annoyed him even more.

In Lincoln's view, it was these stupid opponents who had brought the United States to where it is today, if they had gone all out to support themselves earlier. Then the country will not become what it is now.

"It's all a bunch of stupid pigs!" After receiving the fall of Nashville and the annihilation of the Nashville Legion, Lincoln was furious and turned to Aaron in front of him. Pinkerton yelled. "Look, it's these guys, these hopelessly stupid guys. Let's fall into the passive ...... again and again Bastard, why can't you bring me a victory? Is the enemy really that terrible? ”

"Mr. President." Alan. Pinkerton reminded, "In fact, according to the information that came in, the fall of the Nashville Legion was mainly due to weather factors, not ......"

"That's their hasty retreat!" Lincoln directly smashed the table with his right fist, "If they don't retreat privately and continue to stay in Nashville, how can such a thing happen?" So, it's the commander's mistake, it's James. McPherson's mistake! ”

See him like this, Aaron. Pinkerton decisively chose to keep his mouth shut, because he knew that the current Lincoln would not listen to any words, and rashly dissuading him would only get a bitter scolding.

However, Aaron. Pinkerton also understands Lincoln more or less now, and he also understands how much pressure he is carrying.

What outsiders don't know, thinking that now Lincoln has monopolized power, surpassed parliament and court, is the new dictator/dictator/dictator, the de facto king of the United States, coupled with the successive defeats of the Union army under his leadership, the life in the United States is getting worse and worse, and the people are quite dissatisfied and have begun to sneer at him.

This hurt Lincoln very much, after all, the previous Lincoln was very popular, and it was precisely because of this popular popular popular support that he defeated the powerful Democratic Party that year and became the president of the United States of America, and the first president after the establishment of the Republican Party.

After becoming president, Lincoln was also considered to be hardworking, not to mention anything else, in terms of diligence, almost surpassed the previous American presidents.

Unfortunately, his enemies were too strong, the Southern rebels, the Chinese, the British, the French, and even the Spaniards and the Dutch, all of whom were working against the United States of America under his leadership.

In order to deal with these enemies, Lincoln began to concentrate power in his own hands, in order to have greater administrative efficiency and to reunite the United States, which had been depressed and scattered by defeat.

In this regard, Aaron. Pinkerton thinks so, and is an advocate of this dictatorship.

Because in Aaron. In Pinkerton's view, any democracy with separation of powers is an inefficient thing, and it is just a matter of playing in peacetime, and if you still do this during the heavy war, and make noise all day long about an important decision, it is purely looking for death.

So, Aaron. Pinkerton went all out to help Lincoln set up a secret service agency and intelligence system, hoping to use these departments to strengthen Lincoln's power first, and eventually let the whole country follow Lincoln's will.

Defeat was a good thing, and it allowed President Lincoln to use defeat as an excuse to take away power from the parliament and other departments.

However, when there are too many defeats, then it is not a good thing for the president.

It doesn't matter how much of your population base, no matter how much agriculture you have, no matter how much industry you have, if your army loses on the battlefield, then everybody will lose face, and then you will start to feel war-weary, and it will continue to develop, and it will become a radical opposition, and you will start to turn your head at the ruling government.

Although Lincoln implemented a series of systems to benefit the people, it is a pity that because there are too many defeats ahead, most people do not buy Lincoln very much, thinking that Lincoln is just a fake big empty space.

It can be seen from this. How Lincoln longed for a victory, even if it was a partial victory.

But it's a pity that the war has been fought so far, and Lincoln has still achieved nothing militarily, except for defeat or defeat.

"Aaron!" Lincoln suddenly raised his head and stared at Allen. Pinkerton, "Why don't you speak?" Are you laughing at me? ”

"Of course not, Mr. President." Aaron, who is well aware of Lincoln's recent growing sensitivity. Pinkerton immediately explained, "I'm just wondering what I can do to counteract the effects of this happening." ”

"Oh?" Really. Lincoln was quickly diverted by the other party, "Then have you figured out a way?" ”

"I'm sorry, Mr. President." Alan. Pinkerton shook his head, "So far, I haven't thought of any good ideas. ”

"If you can't think of it, forget it, don't force yourself too much." Lincoln sighed, "In the final analysis, war still depends on strength. Hmph, let them be arrogant first. After a month, my recruits will be trained, and they will look good when the time comes! ”

"Yes, Mr. President." Alan. Pinkerton nodded immediately.

"Recently, more and more people have been scolding me here in Washington." Lincoln said suddenly. "Many of them say that it is my incompetence that has led to the current situation in the United States, hmph, a bunch of idiots. What do they know? ”

"You don't have to be angry about that, Mr. President, they're just going to talk about it." Alan. Pinkerton hurriedly comforted. "You've done pretty well, and if you let them come, they'll only do worse."

"But it's still uncomfortable to listen to, and besides, it will also affect my administrative case." Lincoln said, "As you know, if my orders are to be uploaded and issued smoothly, they must be strictly followed by the people below." But now that public opinion is against me, is there anything you can do to reverse this unfavorable situation? ”

"If it's just to turn public opinion and increase personal fame, I still have a way." Alan. Pinkerton nodded.

"What's the solution? Say it! Lincoln asked anxiously.

"It's very simple, it's nothing more than a diversion of attention." Alan. Pinkerton said, "The fall of Nashville and the fall of the Nashville Legion can't be covered up, after all, too many people died this time, and it's not easy for us to explain to the families outside." ”

"There are no immortals in war!" Lincoln said, "If we don't resist, wait for the Southerners to fight with the Chinese, the British and the French, we will all become their slaves, why can't they think of this?" ”

"They're just a bunch of civilians, Mr. President, and naturally think a little simpler." Alan. Pinkerton replied.

"Well, tell me about your idea of diverting your attention." Lincoln brought the conversation back up.

"Yes, Mr. President." Alan. Pinkerton nodded again, and then continued, "That's what I thought, Mr. President. It has happened, and after so much time, it is impossible to conceal it, so we should be generous in acknowledging this tragic event......"

"Admit it?" Lincoln interrupted Allen. Pinkerton's words, "If admitted, do you know what that means?" It means that at least 100,000 soldiers' families will come to make trouble, and when the time comes, my prestige will plummet, the army will no longer obey my orders, and the opponents I fought before will make a comeback...... No, we can't make this public, we have to do the same as before, make false information, and say that defeat is victory. ”

Indeed, although the battle between the federal army and the Chinese-British-French coalition was a series of defeats, with almost no victories, only a very small number of people at the top of the White House knew about these inside stories, except for the parties involved in the battle.

At the beginning, in order to maintain the image of President Lincoln, they trumpeted these battlefield defeats in front of them as victories, creating one unwarranted victory after another, as if the Union Army had won consecutive battles and victory would come soon.

To put it simply, the approach of Lincoln's extremely leadership team was quite similar to that of the Japanese government in World War II in another time and space, when the Japanese government was obviously defeated in successive battles in the Pacific theater, but in order to maintain the enthusiasm of the people, it lied about victory.

Anyway, most of those Japanese people don't have the ability to go abroad to understand the situation, and those who are really capable are all vested interests, and they will not tell the truth lightly.

No matter how many fake victories the White House administration does and how many so-called "victory parades" it conducts, it will be impossible to deceive everyone in the matter of defeat.

You know, if it's from one victory to another, why aren't there so many enemy prisoners? Why can't I bring back a few relatives who were forced to join the army one by two?

In the past, the number of casualties was relatively small, and it was relatively within the range of the federal government's heart, but this time it was different, this time the federal army lost nearly 100,000 elite infantry at one time, and it also gave away the strategic location of Nashville.

Of course, the losses were so large that it was good to inflict some heavy losses on the Chinese and the Union Army, but they basically had no losses, and the "harsh winter in Nashville" was strictly said to be caused by the Union Army itself.

"Mr. President." Alan. Pinkerton slowed his tone, "As I said, the defeat of the Nashville Legion is too heavy, and there are too many people who know the details, so we can't completely hide it as we did before, and then weave a so-called victory." You should be well aware of this. ”

"What then?" Lincoln grimaced, "Once those who have lost their loved ones know the truth, know that we have lost 100,000 lives at one time, then you can't fight for me?" ”

"They'll do their best, but not necessarily you, Mr. President." Alan. Pinkerton smiled.

"Oh? What do you mean? ”

"I mean, we can blame the Chinese and the Alliance Army for this." Alan. Pinkerton said, "Let's say the number of dead directly, but don't say that it's because of the weather and the reason why the commander retreated without permission, but to say that it was an ambush between the Alliance Army and the Chinese, bravely and unyieldingly, fighting with the other side until the last moment, although it gave the other side a lot of casualties, but also suffered heavy losses." ”

"If I understand correctly, you're trying to guide them?"

"Yes, bootstrapping." Alan. Pinkerton nodded, "Channel their anger, then turn it on the heads of our enemies and let them unleash a wave of vengeance." Believe me, Mr. President, revenge is a more acceptable alternative than sadness! (To be continued......) R527