Reagan was also a swift and resolute man, now that he has decided. Then it was to be carried out immediately, so as not to have too many dreams at night; so the secretary was called to inform Admiral Turner to meet him in the office tomorrow morning at ten o'clock.
Admiral Turner had just returned home and was quite satisfied with his performance today. It seems that he has the talent to become a star, at least not so resistant to being on TV.
It's also very important that he's paid $1 million to show; this Jedi is a sky-high price. It is estimated that ABC is also watching people's dishes. Admiral Turner's resume is too legendary and wonderful. The most important thing is that the words spoken represent authority. It seems that there is really nothing to do in the idle position of the Navy.
I just don't know what the White House will think. At this moment, if you have money, you can't take care of that much.
While Admiral Turner was thinking about it, the White House called. Let him report to the White House before ten o'clock tomorrow morning, and President Reagan will meet him on time at ten o'clock.
Although I don't know what Reagan means, but how to say it, he is also the current president of the United States. I still have to give face, and I don’t dare not give it.
To say that the most depressing thing at this time was General Bernard Rogers. Originally, Reagan had promised that he would continue to serve as the commander-in-chief of allied forces in NATO Europe. Suddenly received a call from Reagan himself; he said that he had more important work and asked him to return to his country to report. This is undoubtedly an excuse, and there is no position more important than the position of NATO Allied Commander-in-Chief Europe.
To say that Bernard William-Rogers is also a ruthless man. From 1943 to 1960, he graduated from West Point Army Officers School, Command and Staff College, and Army Academy. Second lieutenant in 1943, assistant to the president of the Military Academy in 1945, aide-de-camp to the Supreme Commander in Austria from 1946-1947, commander of the joint military battalion in North Korea in 1952, executive officer of the commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army in the Far East from 1953-1954, 1956 -Assistant to the Army Chief of Staff in 1959, Military Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Chief of Staff in 1961. In 1966, he served as the deputy commander of the 1st Infantry Division of the US Army in South Vietnam, and in 1967 he served as the dean of the Military Academy. In 1969, he was appointed commander of the Fifth Infantry Division.
In 1974, he was appointed commander of the Army Forces Command and was promoted to general of the army. In 1976 he was appointed chief of staff of the U.S. Army. In 1979, he was appointed Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe.
The general who was dismissed because of the easing of US-Soviet relations and strongly opposed to the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. I didn't know how I would feel about returning home early because of Admiral Turner.
Although reluctant, the president is the supreme commander. Bernard Rogers, despite his seniority and prestige, dared not disobey the White House's orders.
Reagan took a big risk by making Turner the Allied Commander-in-Chief of NATO Europe. During the Cold War, those who held this position were basically graduates from the Military Academy at West Point; Admiral Turner, who was born in the Navy, was bound to suffer opposition and exclusion.
But these can only be left to Admiral Turner to deal with himself. If he can't do this little thing well, then he, the CIA director, will do nothing.
At ten o'clock in the morning the next day, Admiral Turner appeared in the White House President's Office in uniform.
Seeing the spirit of Admiral Turner, Reagan thought he had made the right choice. Although they belong to different parties, they are all Americans. It’s good to have the same core interests, and we can’t care about other things at this time.
After seeing Reagan, Admiral Turner gave him a standard military salute. Although Reagan was an actor before, but now he is the President of the United States, the supreme commander of the three armed forces, and must be given enough respect. No one will give each other a handle because of this trivial matter, and that would be too much of a loss.
Reagan said with a smile, "Hello, Admiral Turner, I'm relieved to see your glorious hair change and your military uniform."
"It's really a sudden thing to invite you over this time. You must be invited out. The White House thinks you are the best candidate."
Why were you so surprised? Could it be that there was an emergency? Or maybe the Soviets called and didn't hear about it! At this time, Admiral Turner was at a loss and could only listen to what Reagan had to say before making a decision.
Turner: "I am an American, and it is my duty for a soldier to obey orders. As long as the country needs it, even if I charge like an ordinary soldier, I will have no complaints; I will definitely appear where the country needs it most. "
That being said, no one would let an admiral charge. If Reagan dared to do this, he would definitely be shot.
Before the United States, several presidents have been shot and killed, and he is not one more.
Reagan smiled and said, "Admiral Turner is serious. Your loyalty and courage are an example to American soldiers."
"I called you here this time because there are urgent issues on the European side that need to be resolved. Admiral Bernard Rogers has other matters and is no longer suitable to be NATO Allied Commander-in-Chief Europe."
"And you've been the commander of NATO's Southern European Command before, and you're the best candidate to succeed Adm. Bernard Rogers."
"For the stability of the country, I hope that Admiral Turner will not refuse. Everything is for the sake of America, and only Admiral Turner can stabilize the overall situation at this time."
"Many generals in NATO Allied Command Europe are your old subordinates. Only your ability and prestige can deter these arrogant soldiers."
Even the well-informed Admiral Turner did not react for a while, he had thought about various possibilities before. But it would never have occurred to Reagan to make him the Allied Commander-in-Chief of NATO Europe. This is an American dream job, and if Carter is president, it may be his turn. How could Reagan think of him? Could it be that his ability has reached this level.
After all, Admiral Turner was the director of the CIA, and he couldn't be easily fooled. Even if he has resigned, he will still pay attention to the world's military intelligence. The European Allies have not made big moves recently, and Admiral Bernard Rodgers has always been in good shape.
Reagan suddenly asked him what it meant, and after analyzing and analyzing, he still couldn't find a reason to convince him. Admiral Turner, even if he was wise, would not have thought it had anything to do with being on TV yesterday. No one would have thought that Reagan would be so playful, watching a TV show to decide the candidate for the commander-in-chief of the Allied Forces in Europe.
This is not something that the President of the United States will do at all, at least Admiral Turner can't believe it.
Turner: "When does His Excellency want me to take office."
Reagan had long known to use the position, and was not at all worried about Admiral Turner's rejection. As long as they are soldiers, no one can stand this temptation.
Admiral Turner also had ideas and beliefs. If Carter had not been recalled to serve as director of the CIA, he might have been the commander-in-chief of allied forces in NATO Europe four years ago. That is the highest achievement of the beauty, and Turner is not exempt.
Reagan: "The matter is more urgent. I hope Admiral Turner will hand over the current job. The sooner the better."
At this time, the position of Admiral Turner was a dispensable existence, in other words, it was the place where the admiral retired. There is no job to be handed over at all, this is to show his face, and let him hurry over.
Admiral Turner was not someone who didn't know what to do, and immediately said: "I will prepare immediately when I go back in the afternoon, and strive to leave for Europe the day after tomorrow."
Reagan: "Admiral Turner is indeed a role model in the military, with such a working attitude; I believe that the NATO European allies will never give the Soviet Union an opportunity under your leadership."
Turner: "I need to pay attention to what I need to pay attention to in Europe when I go to Europe, and I ask His Excellency the President to make it clear."
This is a necessary process before entry, and it can also be regarded as a good impression on the superiors.
Reagan is an actor, and his acting skills are absolutely nothing to say. So he said: "It is mainly the Soviet Union. The Soviet leaders are too old and may have physical problems. At this time, the Soviet Defense Minister Ustinov is a tough figure, in case something happens to the Soviet Union. The NATO allies must Respond as quickly as possible You served as the director of the CIA before, and you have your own judgment on intelligence work. You can skip the White House if necessary, as long as the Soviets cannot take advantage of it."
Hearing Reagan say this, Admiral Turner felt the beauty in his heart. It turned out that it was his own resume that left Reagan with no other choice. He was the only one who was most suitable in the United States.
A senior military general, director of the CIA, and served in the European Allied Forces; after a comprehensive analysis, there is no second person in the U.S. military except him, not even in the history of the United States.
Although Carter is a classmate, Turner, who has been serving in the military, does not appreciate Carter's style of doing things. Compared with the tough Reagan, Carter is a little softer.
The Soviets could not take advantage of it, which was in line with Admiral Turner's temper. The allied forces formed by the United States and other European countries are in his own hands. If he is letting the Soviets take advantage, then he will live in vain.
In this way, Admiral Stansfield-Turner unexpectedly served as NATO Allied Commander-in-Chief Europe. The news shocked the world; Turner had just appeared on TV. Is there any conspiracy here, the whole world is paying attention to it at this time.