Chapter 2016： Question two

"From the perspective of economic or political interests, this kind of thinking is very reasonable. If we are just buying warships, then it is only an economic problem, and if we ask the German Navy to help us deal with the Japanese, it is the politics of the two countries. The problem, you think very clearly, as long as the problem can be solved with money is not a problem, I understand this." General Benson said.

"But there are problems that can never be solved by money. This is not the first time I have heard similar thoughts. In fact, a member of Congress made similar suggestions to President Roosevelt at the White House a year ago. Then you know How did President Roosevelt answer?" Benson asked.

"How did you answer?" Taft said curiously.

"Roosevelt said that if we do this, even if all the children of congressmen are placed in the navy, they will be dissatisfied with these warships. And even if the United States has enough people, these people are just rookies on the battlefield." Benson said .

"I understand that some politicians are more than clever, but they are not good at the overall situation. And they are extremely lacking in the most basic knowledge of professional matters. It is not accidental that the Germans can hit the British fleet. Look at them all the way, first in the Japanese-Qing war. The Yellow Sea battle in China, then the battle between the African and French navies, and then the current European battle. This generation of the German navy has experienced blood and fire. Although the British navy has been in the world for hundreds of years, they have now It’s been a long time since the knife was blunt, so I have today’s situation. What about the Japanese? They have also experienced 4 wars. The United States has only experienced one failure, a complete failure, in all Among the countries preparing to go to war, the United States has the worst record."

"It is impossible for us to mobilize the forces of the entire United States to fight the Japanese to death and to die, because now is not the time, and the international situation may not allow it. But this time is undoubtedly a good opportunity to weaken the Japanese, and if we still lose this time If it's gone, then I don't know when next time." Benson looked at Taft who was opposite and said with a ugly expression.

"I understand the navy's difficulties." As Roosevelt's deputy, Taft was well aware of the entanglement of the top Americans on the Far East issue. The Philippine War had too much influence on the United States. It can even be said that it dispelled the Americans' first desire to go out of the Americas, and affected a whole generation of Americans! The sinking battleship, the blood-stained sea, and the list of dead and missing from thousands of miles away made the Americans full of anger and instinctive fear of war.

However, after the war, suppressing Japan was a breaking point for the Americans in the Far East, and it was also a political task, especially after Japan occupied the colony consigned by Germany to the United States. The entire American society believed that this was an American alliance. An important opportunity for Germany to oppress Japan! Once something is linked to political correctness, it may be out of shape.... Therefore, it is reasonable to say that the entire American society is kidnapped by this issue to some extent.

Now, some politicians have discovered a serious problem. That is, for this victory in the Far East, the Americans have placed too many bets. The British are indeed enemies of the United States and need to be defeated. But when the hegemon of Europe becomes a German, is it really good news for the United States? Germany is stronger than Britain. What will they do when the German Black Hawk takes control of Europe and has full wings? Naturally, he expands his influence to the world. At that time, will the United States face a superpower that it supports?

Taft is one of them. He also thinks that the United States has given Germany too much help. Germany has grown to the verge of losing control, so he wants to lower the remuneration to Germany, but there is another one that cannot be passed. What about Kan Japan?

Taft is responsible for the negotiations, and one of the key contents of the negotiations is the price. If the United States of America has a harder fist, it can rely less or not on the German fleet, then everything is easy to say. Taft can bargain as much as possible. but now? Even Benson himself did not trust the US Navy. Then things are really difficult to handle now!

"We need not only German battleships, but also pilots and carrier-based aircraft units. If possible, we may also need to pack some land-based aviation teams." Benson said.

"Then you might as well let the Germans help you finish the war?" Taft finally couldn't help it, and roared loudly.

"If you think we are incompetent, then you can remove President Roosevelt from my post, and then you come to the Navy Deputy Commander! I once participated in the Philippine naval battle, and I went through that hell-like battlefield. We spent thousands of miles away. Blood and life are fighting for the benefit of the empire! What were you doing at that time? You should enjoy life easily in the government office! We are not a kind of people We may be called cowards, but we do The United States has made a contribution, but what about you?" Benson retorted.

"Well, let's not talk about this topic for the time being, I think we both need to calm down." Even if Taft is dissatisfied, it is impossible to really fall out with Benson, after all, we are partners. And to be honest, the position of vice president can be changed to someone else. But if you replace Benson in the position of Deputy Chief of the Naval Operations Department, it is really not easy for the United States to find a suitable candidate.

"In addition, it is not only the needs of the navy that let the Germans participate in this war. The U.S. Army also needs the help of the Germans. On the one hand, the German Army’s combat effectiveness is indeed high, and on the other hand, after the war, the Germans There are a lot of surplus materials. If you buy these surplus materials directly, it will be very cheap." Benson was also unwilling to be uncomfortable with the vice president. After the other party raised the issue not to discuss this issue, Benson also chose The topic shifted from the Navy to the Army.

"This seems to be a more troublesome issue. I can hardly imagine how many troops and logistical supplies are needed to conduct a large-scale land battle on islands such as New Guinea and Kalimantan." Benson said.

"It seems that the issue I discussed with your Excellency is not the most important. The issue with the army seems more difficult and more difficult to solve." Taft said with a sigh.

"You finally got one thing right." Benson said blankly.

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