Chapter 828 Infernal Affairs

Now, the pressure and attention of the audience were all focused on Roosevelt. If he was not careful, he would be in danger of being shattered into pieces.

Since the war had been going unfavorably, Roosevelt had been under pressure and accusations from many parties. Originally, he wanted Wallace to share some of the burden for him, so he hid in the hospital and pretended to be ill so that Wallace could have the opportunity to do it for him. But in the end, he was mistaken - later Not only did the attackers fail to meet expectations, they even turned around and fired off cannons. All those close to Roosevelt were aggrieved and considered this a betrayal - how could Wallace have become vice president if Roosevelt had not chosen him as his partner against all odds? Although Roosevelt still had some respect for Wallace on the surface, he completely regarded him as a stranger in his heart - What do you want the vice president to do if he publicly expresses opinions that are inconsistent with the president's?

Of course Roosevelt knew about the 40% toll fee. Le Hai had reported it to him in detail and went to Wallace to take the blame according to his instructions. However, Marshall and General King believed that Roosevelt himself did not know about it, and they initially blamed Li Hai. If it’s troublesome, wouldn’t it be settled just by placing the delivery place in the Aleutian Islands? How can there be so many things behind it. But judging from the current situation, the two of them had to admire Li Hai's political foresight.

After thinking for a few seconds, Roosevelt cleared his throat and said: "I don't know anything about the first question. I believe that no senior officer in the Joint Chiefs of Staff would agree to this approach. General Li Hai, General Kim, General Marshall and other generals are here now, and I can let them express their position to you immediately."

Sure enough, several people stood up one after another and shook their heads to deny it. Li Hai also made a witticism, meaning whoever believed this was a fool, which made the congressmen burst into laughter.

Looking at the outstanding performance of everyone on the stage, Dewey sneered calmly: "Then, can I ask a witness to testify?"

"Of course..." Roosevelt replied without hesitation.

The speaker presiding over the meeting immediately said: "We need witnesses."

"I am willing to serve as a witness on this matter..." What surprised everyone and unexpectedly was that the person who stepped into the venue to serve as a witness was actually the current Vice President Henry Wallace. This was nothing less than a stir in everyone's minds. A stormy sea. Roosevelt looked angry. He originally asked Wallace to attend today, but he declined. He originally thought that the other party might be a little embarrassed by the situation, but he didn't expect that he would be waiting for him here - I have had a white-eyed wolf for more than three years? If looks could kill, the gazes of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Wallace's back were enough to melt him.

Nimitz and Eisenhower on the stage, one on the left and the other on the right, held down Turner tightly to prevent him from jumping up to attack - now that he had a gun, Turner might really jump out and kill Wallace.

"Dear gentlemen, before elaborating on this matter, please allow me to resign as Vice President. I think that my conscience, my beliefs and the people who support me to make a difference cannot bear to see me suffer in this position. torture."

The Senate Speaker was a Democrat. He was also very angry with Wallace's betrayal. He frowned and said: "Mr. Wallace, your decision to resign is another matter. The two do not need to be confused. Now please give me 40% Let’s talk about tolls.”

"While President Roosevelt was seriously ill and hospitalized, I acted as President in accordance with the tradition of the Constitution. The Joint Chiefs of Staff submitted a report to me, indicating that supplies aiding the Soviet Union might be intercepted by Japan. Due to the confrontation between Japan and the United States, it was recommended that the supplies be delivered to Vladivostok. Or the Soviet port could be changed to the Aleutian Islands under our control, and the Soviet side would deliver 40% to Japan and pass customs. Of course, they reported to me verbally regarding the protection fee, and the document only stated in black and white the change of delivery location and There may be a loss of about 40%... I did not agree to sign this document because they fell out with me over this matter, so you can see how the people in the Joint Chiefs of Staff were arrogant and ignored a vice president. In fact. The Joint Chiefs of Staff are worse than they let on."

The atmosphere at the meeting suddenly became chaotic. Just now everyone in the Joint Chiefs of Staff denied it, and now Wallace personally came forward to testify. One of the two parties must be telling lies. Emotionally speaking, they believed that the Joint Chiefs of Staff would be treasonous, but from a rational analysis, they believed that Wallace was right. Without the force of this incident, how could Wallace have such a tense relationship with everyone? As for him, not only does he not even want to be the vice president, he even publicly expressed his intention to break up with him!

Roosevelt scratched his head in pain. He found that he had lost control of the situation now. While he was still thinking about how to deal with this matter, the Speaker spoke: "You said there is a document. Can you provide it to Congress now?"

"When I submitted it for signature, the document had been torn up because of my anger. If they had not tampered with it, the document should have been backed up and archived according to regulations."

The Speaker nodded: "Then we will decide to seize the relevant files immediately."

Things are changing so fast that not even Roosevelt can stop it, but the only good news is that several keywords such as protection money and Japan are not written in black and white on it. This was also Li Hai's idea - these are documents that need to be archived, even if there are What if Wallace signed it and Senator Truman saw it in the future?

Just as he was about to speak, his confidant General Li Hai stood up and said loudly: "Members of Congress, just now Mr. Wallace expressed his views. We expounded our own views. My colleagues and I believe that the rights and wrongs in this aspect are right and wrong." We can’t tell at this moment. We are willing to work with Wallace to temporarily suspend his duties and accept an impartial third-party investigation..."

Roosevelt was a little surprised, but Li Hai nodded to him, telling him not to worry.

Dewey was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Li Hai to be such a bachelor. He originally thought that the other party would definitely argue that he had indeed considered such a thing. Since the argument said no, the Joint Chiefs of Staff gave up in the end - this is logically It is invulnerable and does not pose any harm in nature. At most it will affect the reputation of a few people, but it will never be fatal. He is not trying to bring down Roosevelt through this issue, just giving him a fatal blow is enough. But Li Hai's current posture is clearly a do-or-die situation. He couldn't help but become suspicious and looked around at the four of them: Wallace, Lehi, Marshall, and General King. He didn't know who was telling the truth and who was telling lies. The only good news is that this is a schism within the Democratic Party, and the Republicans are perfectly positioned to reap the benefits.

Wallace responded: "Yes, I am willing to cooperate with Congress and accept the investigation."

The speaker had no choice but to say: "The National Assembly will continue to meet to study the establishment of a special committee to investigate. Now, I would like to ask the President to continue to answer the second question."

"As for the second question..." As soon as Roosevelt said this, Turner stood up and said, "Your Excellency, I am the person involved. Can I say a few words to Mr. Dewey and the members of Congress present about this matter?"

Roosevelt nodded, and Nimitz, who was next to Turner, pulled the former nervously and reminded: "Don't fire off the cannons, otherwise these congressmen will be in trouble today."

Now Nimitz was also furious: He did not expect that Wallace was such a person. Not only did he not have the support of the leader, he even used political means to attack the officers. Turner was right, he should be shot!

Turner nodded with a smile and said: "Mr. Dewey is right about one thing. Although the order to retreat the fleet was given by Admiral Ingersoll, it was a suggestion I gave him - this is my fulfillment. The specific performance of the chief of staff's duties. This decision was made based on very cruel, urgent and necessary reasons. I'm afraid I can't explain it in a few words. I think it is more appropriate to form an independent committee to investigate the entire matter as just now. I am willing to temporarily suspend my duties to cooperate. ”

Everyone gasped. Why are people from the Joint Chiefs of Staff so often suspended? There's still a war going on! What if all the generals are gone and the enemy attacks?

Nimitz and Eisenhower smiled bitterly: Now the only ones who often meet at the Joint Chiefs of Staff and General Arnold, who is in charge of Army Aviation - the latter has recently been inspecting the construction of Army Aviation in Bermuda, Newfoundland, the Caribbean and other places. Otherwise, you will have to be involved.

"Before I suspend my duties, I would like to say a few more words, especially to ask Mr. Dewey a question: Do you think it is justified to sacrifice one person's life to rescue another person under certain circumstances?"

"It doesn't necessarily...depend on the situation..."

"We don't have to beat around the bush, I just want to ask: A house is on fire, one of your five children is on one side, and the neighbor's only son is on the other. If you can only save one, how do you choose?"

"I..." Dewey knew that he was in trouble. If he couldn't answer this question well, he would lose points in future elections. After thinking about it, he could only bite the bullet and said: "I should save the neighbor's only son." !Then……"

"Very good, now I can tell you what I originally persuaded General Ingersoll." Turner interrupted the other party's "Then", "The exact words I suggested to him were: 'The Army at least has more power in the country. With an army of 5 million, troops like the 3rd Army Division and the 5th Army Division can pull out a lot, but the United Kingdom and the United States currently have only one Atlantic Combined Fleet. Based on the fundamental interests of the United States, if you can only choose one, you How to choose? 'He was silent for a long time and finally followed my suggestion."

Everyone was dejected.

"After coming back, Admiral King, who represented the Navy, and General Marshall, who represented the Army, got into a public scuffle over this matter at the Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting. After the fight, both parties hugged each other and cried. They were both veterans in their 60s. Are you fighting for your own status and power? How tragic this is! My decision-making moment is much more painful than saving my own children or the children of my neighbors!" Turner bowed deeply to the audience and choked up. , "Everyone, please understand the determination of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to repeatedly demand a fight to the end. We are not trying to give ourselves an explanation, we are trying to give an explanation to the departed heroes, to Pearl Harbor, to Africa, to Panama, to New York, to New York. Finland, give an explanation to the countless heroic souls who disappeared in Cape Verde... I don’t know whether it is right or wrong to do this, I just want to break my bones for this country!”

There was applause from the audience, and then a heavy sigh...