Chapter 915: Roosevelt's Decision (Ask for Subscription!) ）

Roosevelt's decision

At this moment, in the presidential office of the White House, the most gaffe person is none other than General Marshall, chief of the US General Staff, who is sitting directly opposite Roosevelt. Because, just now, he confidently assured President Roosevelt in front of him that there would never be any accidents in the entire Pacific War, and the 600,000 Japanese elites who were dragged on the Chinese battlefield would never be able to be drawn out under the encirclement and suppression of the squadron.

However, less than five minutes after these words were uttered, the intelligence department came with the news that China and Japan were ready to negotiate to end the war....This was undoubtedly a resounding slap in the face to Admiral Marshall, who was still full of confidence just now, and made him extremely embarrassed and depressed....

For a while, General Marshall, who was the chief of the General Staff, was stunned on the spot at a loss because of this huge news, and did not say a word...

The entire office, as the voice of Major General Rost of the Intelligence Division fell, after a minute-long silence. President Roosevelt broke the atmosphere and asked rhetorically at Rost in front of him.

"Major General Rost, you will immediately give us a detailed report on what is the specific purpose of the talks between China and Japan. Is it the intention of China and Japan to negotiate peace and end the decades-long war..."

"Yes, Your Excellency. According to the investigation of intelligence personnel, the Japanese government took the initiative to launch a negotiation request to China this time, and appointed its chief of general staff, Ishihara Wan'er, as the negotiator, and its ultimate goal was to end the war on the Chinese battlefield and rescue all the 600,000 elites in China who were besieged by the squadron. As for the ultimate purpose of the Japanese government, it is not yet known...", Rear Admiral Rost replied in the affirmative.

"Are you sure that the purpose of Japan's negotiations is to rescue the 600,000 elites who were surrounded by the squadron..." Roosevelt, who was concerned about the increasingly dazzling performance of the Chinese battlefield recently, immediately discovered the crux of the problem, and asked in a silent voice at Rost in front of him.

"Yes, I am sure ....at this moment, not only we, but almost all heads of state, have received the same intelligence...."Rost said.

After receiving the confirmation of Major General Rost, Roosevelt, who had a certain strategic vision, immediately set his eyes on Chief of Staff Marshall in front of him. Then, Shen Sheng asked rhetorically. Because at this moment, he is already very convinced that the Japanese government must intend to invest these 600,000 elites in the distant Pacific theater.

"General Marshall, I have a very important question now, and I hope you can answer it carefully......"

"Your Excellency, may I ask..."Marshall, who reacted from the shock, immediately adjusted his mentality. Facing President Roosevelt in front of him, he replied very seriously.

"Very good...."Seeing Marshall's performance, Roosevelt nodded appreciatively. Then he continued.

"My chief of staff, let me assume that if the Japanese government can transfer all the 600,000 elites who invaded China to the Pacific theater within a month, what kind of impact will it have on the war in the entire Pacific..."

"Hiss..." As soon as Roosevelt's words fell, Admiral Marshall's face showed a look of shock.

"General Marshall, what's the problem?" Seeing Marshall's expression, Roosevelt asked rhetorically.

"No... Your Excellency, I was just shocked by your assumption....However, now that the negotiations between China and Japan have begun, it seems that this hypothesis, which seemed impossible to realize, has become possible. No, not possibly, but definitely. If it were not for the purpose of breaking the current situation in the Pacific theater, the Japanese government would never have bowed to the Chinese government and issued an invitation to negotiate with the Japanese government, relying on its tough performance all along. In the face of Roosevelt's rhetorical question, Marshall replied helplessly. …,

"If the situation is as you assume, Your Excellency, I can only say that in a month's time, nearly a million Allied troops in the entire Pacific theater are in danger of being wiped out at any time...."

"Is it really that serious?" Roosevelt couldn't help but ask rhetorically.

After all, at this moment, the main forces of the Allied forces in the Pacific theater have reached one million, and at the same time, they still have an absolute advantage in the navy. In Roosevelt's view, even if the total strength of the Japanese army suddenly doubled, the nearly one million Allied troops, even if they could not achieve victory, would be able to hold the current situation and not be wiped out...

However, Marshall's words, like a ruthless knife, completely shattered the thoughts in his heart.

"Your Excellency, do you know that the remaining 600,000 elites of the entire Japanese army stationed in China are all veterans who have been on the battlefield for decades, and these soldiers are not at all the same grade as the soldiers we deployed in the Pacific theater. Suffice it to say, any soldier they send is worth at least two or more soldiers of our army. So, it looks like the other side only has 600,000 elites. However, in terms of the combat effectiveness of this army, it represents at least 1.5 million troops. Chief of Staff Marshall explained in a deep voice.

Seeing Roosevelt, whose face slowly became solemn in front of him, Chief of Staff Marshall continued to speak.

"Your Excellency, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that if the negotiations between China and Japan are successful in a short period of time, then, with the transportation capacity of the Japanese Navy, these 600,000 elites will appear in the Pacific theater in a month and a half at most. And a month and a half is not enough time for us to expand the Allied forces in the Pacific Theater to the point where we can fight the Japanese army....so, we must come up with a solution right away....otherwise..."

Having said that, even if President Roosevelt was a fool, understood the meaning. Sure enough, as soon as Chief of Staff Marshall's words fell, a trace of anxiety quickly flashed on Roosevelt's face.

A few minutes later, just as Marshall slowly felt that the nearly a million Allied troops in the Pacific Theater seemed to be beckoning to death. The solemn look on Roosevelt's face began to slowly dissipate. Because, an idea has already crossed his mind...

"General Marshall, if you were a negotiator sent by the Chinese government, under what circumstances would you agree to the Japanese government's request to abandon the fat that has been bitten to the side of your mouth on the Chinese battlefield..."Roosevelt asked rhetorically with a sly expression.

"Benefits, as long as I am given a benefit that is worth 600,000 troops, I will have the idea of releasing people. After all, even if these sixty are eliminated, the squadron will pay a very heavy price. Rather than that, it would be better for the Japanese government to offer more direct benefits. Because this is more in line with China's next development..."Marshall replied affirmatively.

"Yes, it's the ...... of profit," Roosevelt replied in the same affirmative.

"As long as there are enough interests, even if the two countries are mortal enemies, they can become allies. Since Japan, a country of projectiles, can give the Chinese government the benefits of agreeing to release the people to the satisfaction of the Chinese government. Then, as a powerful United States, it also gives the Chinese government the benefit of continuing to destroy the elite of the 600,000 Japanese army. Roosevelt said with a proud face, and his words were full of confidence as the president of the United States.

"What do you mean, Your Excellency?" In response to Roosevelt's answer, Chief of Staff Marshall asked rhetorically with a stunned expression.

"Immediately send negotiators to negotiate with the Chinese government as an ally. As long as the Chinese government agrees to continue to send troops to destroy the 600,000 elite Japanese troops in China, the Allies can pay any price. Of course, this price must be within the range of the Allies....I believe that in the face of this huge interest, our old friend, the Chinese government, will certainly make a choice that satisfies us...."Roosevelt replied. …,

"Your Excellency, you are so wise....you are right, as long as there is a large enough interest, we are not afraid that the Chinese government will not agree to our demands. It's just that this price, if nothing else, will be very huge..."Marshall agreed with an excited face.

"It doesn't matter if the price is bigger, for the sake of the entire Pacific war situation, for the nearly one million American soldiers in the Pacific theater, even if the price is great, it is worth it....Okay, General Marshall, so decided. Next, we have one more thing to discuss, and that is the selection of negotiators. I have a few requirements, this person must be able to represent the Allies, and at the same time have some understanding of the Chinese government, of course, people who have connections with the top of the Chinese government, that is better..."Roosevelt replied with a resolute face.

"Yes, Your Excellency..."

A few minutes later, when a long stream of names kept flashing through his mind, the word Stilwell appeared in front of his eyes like a light in the dark.

Thinking of Admiral Stilwell's current identity and situation, a trace of excitement quickly flashed on Marshall's face. Then, he spoke to Roosevelt in front of him.

"Your Excellency, I have a candidate. I wonder what happened to General Stilwell, the former chief of staff of the Chinese Theater of Operations, whether he could represent the entire Allied Powers and negotiate with the Chinese government...."

"Admiral Stilwell... Well, a good candidate indeed. As the former chief of the General Staff of the China Theater, I believe that he must have a very good understanding of the Chinese government. More importantly, with the abolition of the Chinese theater of operations, General Stilwell happened to stay in Beijing, the seat of China's central government, as an adviser. It is only fitting that he should be the negotiator for the whole negotiation....Chief of Staff Marshall, I agree with your suggestion to send a telegram to General Stilwell at once, informing him of our decision, and asking him to contact the Chinese government as soon as possible..."After a brief analysis, Roosevelt ordered with an excited face.

"Yes, Your Excellency, I'll send a telegram right away..."

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