The U.S. Army's retreat on the West Coast has sparked nationwide panic in the United States. After the victory of the squadron in San Bernardino, this panic rose to the extreme. Many Americans already feel that the United States is not safe and have emigrated abroad. Those who have money are ready to flee to Europe for refuge, while those who don't have money are planning to take refuge in Canada. As a result, there has been a severe upheaval in American society, and economic development has been greatly affected.

"We don't want war, we want peace!" "Oppose the government to continue the war!" "Strongly demand peace talks with the Chinese!"

Outside the White House, tens of thousands of people from all over the United States gathered to protest to the government with signs and slogans. A large number of military and police gathered outside the White House to prevent these angry people from storming the White House.

Inside the White House, the atmosphere was also tense to the extreme. President Garrett? Hobart was in a mess. Especially in the past two days, those Democratic congressmen 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, that is, the government's inaction in this war has put the United States in an extremely dangerous situation. Even Garrett? Hobart believes that everything he has done since taking office has been for the benefit of the United States and its people. But in the event of a defeat for the U.S. military, he is not sure that he will be able to win the support of the legislators. The only way is to solve the current problem.

"Gentlemen, the situation is completely terrible! The Chinese are rampage on the West Coast with impunity, and the Democratic guys are not stopping. What do we do now? "Garrett? President Hobart said with a frown.

Also attending the meeting was Finance Minister Lehmann? J. Gage, Secretary of War Russell? A. Alger and Secretary of the Navy Theodore? Roosevelt.

Secretary of War Russell? Alr blushed a little. Table xiàn of the U.S. Army. Completely disgraced the whole of America. Half a million troops. The light ones were defeated by the Chinese, and nearly 300,000 people were captured. This is totally the greatest humiliation since the founding of the United States.

"Your Excellency, I do not think that the war can go on. The Army now has no strength to resist the Chinese. Moreover, the war has already caused severe damage to the country's economy. Many tycoons believe that the United States is no longer safe, and they have begun to emigrate abroad, which will cause a very serious danger to the American economy. The government has to find a way to solve these problems! "Treasury Minister Lyman? J. Gage said.

"Lord Gage, though the West Coast is about to fall. But with the Rocky Mountains in the way, much of the United States is safe. Those rich people, there is no need to panic at all! "Secretary of War Russell? Alger said.

"However, isn't there a squadron of ** teams that are preparing to cross the Rocky Mountains and attack Nevada recently? If they really succeed, then how to explain to these rich people? They would surely think that the government was cheating them. "Treasury Minister Lyman? J. Gage asked.

"Your Excellency Gage, I have sent a strong force to the Rocky Mountains to stop the Chinese. Even if we can't stop the Chinese, because of logistics, they can't go deep into the heart of the United States. At least. There's no way they're going to hit the eastern part of the United States. Even if a small number of squadrons go deep into the hinterland of the United States, they are definitely not the opponents of the superior forces we have gathered! "Secretary of War Russell? Alger explained. This is also the size of the United States. One of the advantages of relatively large strategic depth.

"What should we do if the Chinese Navy appears on the East Coast and sends troops on the East Coast?" Treasury Minister Lehmann? J. Gage asked suddenly.

"This? It can't be, right? If the Chinese navy were to appear on the east coast, they would have to enter the Atlantic Ocean from Cape Horn in South America, a journey of more than 30,000 kilometers. "Secretary of War Russell? Alger was surprised that he thought it wouldn't be possible.

"Your Excellency Roosevelt, if the Chinese Navy organizes a fleet expedition to the east coast of our country, will we be able to hold it?" Garrett? The president of Hobart was also nervous. Compared to the desolate West Coast, the East Coast is the essence of America. If the East Coast were attacked, the United States would be completely finished.

"Your Excellency, it is very difficult to cross the Pacific Ocean and then enter the Atlantic Ocean to attack the east coast of our country. However, we cannot rule out this possibility. Now, our navy no longer has capital ships, and although there are still eight battleships on the slipway that are rushing to work, they will not be able to serve in a short time. The Chinese are a bunch of crazy people, and if they organize a fleet expedition to the east coast of our country, we simply cannot stop it. However, there is no relevant news yet, and the main warships of the Chinese Navy are still staying in their military ports. However, this proposal of His Excellency Gage must be taken seriously by us. If the Chinese really take risks, then we are bad! "Secretary of the Navy Theodore? Roosevelt said. After the end of the Second Sino-American Naval War in the Pacific, the capital ships of the US Navy were lost. Roosevelt, the secretary of the admiralty, did not have much power. During this time, he mainly traveled back and forth to several shipyards on the East Coast in order to get the three 'Maine-class' battleships and five 'Illinois-class' battleships of the US Navy into service as soon as possible. Although these eight battleships are all old-fashioned battleships and are not at all opponents of the Chinese Navy's new-style battleships, if there are a few powerful battleships, the United States will have a lot of confidence, and its position in the US government will be guaranteed.

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

"Your Excellency Alger, you must admit it. The attack on the West Coast has already made the people very panicked, and if the East Coast is attacked again, the people will definitely despair of the United States. When the time comes, our current government will be the first to be overthrown. The newly established government will certainly make peace with the Chinese immediately. When the time comes, the Chinese will probably get more of what they want. Therefore, no matter from any aspect, it is the best choice for us to reach an agreement with the Chinese and withdraw from the war! "Treasury Minister Lyman? J. Gage said.

Garrett? President Hobart nodded, and it was clear that he also agreed with the sentiment. If he still had some illusions about the army, thinking that the army could bring him good news. Well, now, he is completely desperate. The U.S. Navy and Army, failing again and again, have made him no longer have any confidence in the U.S. ** team. In his opinion, since the U.S. ** team cannot win, the only way to solve the problem is through diplomatic means. However, the diplomatic path is still very difficult.

"Your Excellency, but the conditions put forward by the Chinese are too harsh, and if we accept them, the security of the United States will not be guaranteed." In this way, even if we escape this time, we still don't have any chance to defeat China next time! "Secretary of War Russell? Alger persuaded. Among the conditions proposed by China was the cession of Alaska and California. Alaska doesn't matter, in a place of ice and snow, although there are some minerals, but the value is not high. But California is different, and if the Chinese occupy it, they can use it as a base for attacking the United States. The situation of the United States in the future will be even more difficult.

"That way, we can reply to the Chinese, and Alaska can give them if they want." But California we can't cede! "Garrett? President Hobart thought for a moment and said.

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

"How do you know without trying? Moreover, now except for the French, the rest of the countries are in a stalemate with the Chinese, and they must also want to open the situation quickly, and if we make appropriate concessions, the Chinese should agree! "Garrett? President Hobart said. Alaska, which the United States bought from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, is of little use to the United States. If this wasteland can be used to satisfy the appetite of the Chinese, it will be worth it.

"Your Excellency the President, even if the Chinese are willing to give up their claim to California, what about the huge war reparations they are proposing? The United States simply cannot afford to pay a billion dollars in war reparations, which will directly bankrupt the United States! "Theodore? Roosevelt said.

"Your Excellency Roosevelt, a billion pounds is just the asking price of the Chinese, and after negotiations, we can negotiate this amount a lot. If it can be controlled below 500 million pounds, the United States will still be able to bear it. However, the next 10 years will be very difficult for the United States. If it can be reduced to 300 million, or even lower, then our difficulties will be much smaller! "Treasury Minister Lyman? J. Gage said. The U.S. economy is growing at a high rate, and as long as the war can be ended, it won't be long before the U.S. can pay off these debts.

"In that case, send a telegram to the Secretary of State, asking him to reach an agreement with the Chinese as much as possible, and make concessions when appropriate." Plus, California is our bottom line! "U.S. President Garrett? Hobart finally decided. (To be continued.) )

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