Chapter 845: Fighting in the South Atlantic (Continued, 6,000 Votes Plus More)

The oligarchs have long since passed the stage of being easily incited or deceived. In many cases, the information they have is even more comprehensive and reliable than the government. After all, they can also get some clues from the European oligarchs. The reason why they acquiesced in Roosevelt's killing of Wallace was Going to Truman doesn't mean that the oligarchs don't know the inside story. On the contrary, they think that Wallace is not good, not to mention that he cannot be compared with Dewey, and even Truman cannot be compared - the latter at least has the courage and skill, Wallace except for his sad idealism and knowledge of agricultural economics Besides, what else?

Although Roosevelt proposed relatively clear terms for peace with Germany, the oligarchs knew that there were many terms that could be negotiated and made concessions to each other: for example, on the European market issue, if the Germans were more open, the United States would definitely also open up the American market. , maybe everyone will set up a trade organization to make a fortune together; another example is the issue of oil development in the Middle East. The United States has the world's largest oil company and the best oil development technology, and it can get some orders through fair trade alone, while Germany controls In the Middle East, it is obvious that the cooperation of the United States is needed to control oil prices - the United States currently produces 200 million tons of crude oil, and the Middle East and Europe controlled by Germany just exceed 50 million tons. If Germany refuses to submit, the United States can use its production advantage to engage in low-price dumping in the future. , capitalists do not believe that European oligarchs do not want cheap oil from the United States to buy expensive oil under German control.

But after all, the oligarchs are not gods, let alone time-travelers like Hoffman. They have no idea what the supply potential of oil in the Middle East and North Africa is. Oil tycoon Rockefeller Jr. believed that it was amazing that in 10 years the crude oil production under German control would be as high as that of the United States, which would also be about 200 million tons. This was already an extremely fast development rate. However, this estimate still did not understand the actual production of crude oil in the Middle East and North Africa. How much oil? When the two are added together, the oil production at the peak period can reach 2 billion tons/year, while US crude oil can no longer reach 600 million tons/year.

What's more, Germany also took advantage of the opportunity of splitting the Soviet Union to acquire more than half of the shares of "Russian NeftGas", plus German East Africa and West Africa. The major oil-producing areas in later generations, except Venezuela, the Gulf of Mexico, and Siberia, were all controlled by Germany. In its hands, Germany controls more than 75% of global oil production. Even for Venezuela, Hoffman didn't say that it would be reserved for the United States. With his character, he would be damned if he didn't do something there.

Another point that the oligarchs didn't know was that Roosevelt knew through Joseph that Germany's sale of arms and supplies to Japan was inevitable. Joseph, who was flexible but had average political skills, also thought of an alternative plan: the United States would pay to buy Germany and sell it to Japan. arms and supplies. He told Ribbentrop, the negotiator, with the attitude of giving it a try. Unexpectedly, the latter agreed wholeheartedly and even reported the types and unit prices of the weapons that could be sold to Joseph, but refused to say the output, which clearly included The Tiger tanks, Me-262 jets and other equipment that Americans have coveted for a long time.

Regardless of Germany's production, U.S. intelligence agencies will also make estimates based on the information they have. There is not much difference between the figures they assessed and Germany's actual production. It is believed that Germany's monthly tank production is about 1,500-2,000 tanks and 2,500-3,000 aircraft. . This was within Roosevelt's expectation. He thought the price was too expensive - Germany's price to Japan was twice the ex-factory price. How could it not be expensive for the United States, which is also a developed industrial country?

The price can still be negotiated, but the key is that the United States does not have the financial resources to buy so many arms.

Because Hoffman proposed that trade between the United States and the United States does not require green notes, let alone pounds. The United States must either pay with Reichsmarks, gold or other precious metals, other supplies and raw materials, or agricultural products. Apart from these four methods, Not accepted.

Where can the United States go to get the Reich Mark all of a sudden? The U.S. government will never export gold and silver. In order to stabilize the currency, the U.S. itself has enacted laws that prohibit anyone from holding gold. Violators will be held criminally responsible. How could the gold collected so hard be sent to Europe? Germany has obtained 500 tons of gold through exporting arms to Japan. Even if the United States is willing to pay for gold, it will not be able to come up with so much gold. The Joint Chiefs of Staff believes that if Germany does not assist Japan, it will take about 2 years based on the strength of the United States. In order to completely defeat Japan, this means buying arms from Germany for at least 2 years. Once the Germans start producing at full capacity, it will not be enough to hand over all the gold reserves in the United States. As for other supplies and raw materials, there are not so many substitutes for the time being.

Joseph complained to Ribbentrop: "Can't we make some other exchanges?"

Then the next day, the other party brought another list, listing the American equipment that Germany was interested in. If the United States agreed to sell it, it could be used to offset the purchase price. However, as soon as the content was sent to Washington, Roosevelt, who knew well, knew that it would not be possible. The United States can produce equipment, and the output is quite large, but it will never take it out - they include B-29 bombers, P-51 fighter jets, Essex-class aircraft carriers, Fletcher-class destroyers, LST landing craft, etc. It is not difficult to give things to Germany, but what if the Germans fall out and come back two days later? Wouldn't that be a trap for yourself?

What's more, Roosevelt knew very well that the consortium would never agree to these conditions: You levied such heavy taxes and issued so many debts, and then turned around and asked the Germans to buy arms for war? Let domestic enterprises and capitalists take advantage of the northwest trend? You must be a German spy! So he simply went against the norm and insisted on continuing to fight Germany and continue to aid Britain and the Soviet Union.

Although the oligarchs do not want to aid Britain unconditionally and unprincipled, they do not want to stop aid to Britain at will and cause greater troubles - Britain wants to exchange interests with Germany, and if it collapses soon, there will be one less card to play. They also knew about Cunningham's invasion of the British ships, which further intensified their dissatisfaction with Wallace's "random behavior". Just like the United States has been supporting Taiwan in a certain historical time and space. Do Americans really like Taiwan and cannot let it go for a day? Of course not, it is nothing more than exchanging benefits with a certain big country.

Of course, oligarchs have a different understanding of war. In their view, the prerequisite for ending the war is to ensure the three core elements of American capital: security, freedom, and market pricing principles. They see clearly that if the United States immediately complies with Germany's request to cease the war, the financial situation may improve immediately in the short term, but long-term economic suffocation is inevitable. The European market has been lost, the African market, the Middle East market, and the Far East market cannot be entered, and the traditional sphere of influence in South America has been disrupted by the Germans. From now on, American capital can only hide in the North American continent and stare at it, just in case it comes again. A few revolutions and riots later, it was time for the American Bolsheviks to come to power.

Therefore, both publicly and privately, we have to support the government to fight again. Whether 50 billion is too big or too small, it can still be endured with gritted teeth. At the very least, the situation in South America must be settled - this is the bottom line for the oligarchs.

Hearing that the oligarchs were willing to pay, Roosevelt was greatly relieved. Once the donors agreed, Congress would just go through the process. Although he was still concerned about the meeting of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he couldn't leave immediately. At least he had to accompany the oligarchs. Let's talk about how to arrange the future political situation and war.

"Harry, go to the Joint Chiefs of Staff meeting on my behalf and familiarize yourself with the process first. Maybe you will lead them to fight in the future."

Truman nodded. The president was delegating power. How could Wallace have the opportunity to attend the meeting before? Even Secretary of State Hull can only attend on rare occasions.

"Gentlemen, let me tell you some good news first. The oligarchs agreed to buy 50 billion special treasury bonds. They also promised to continue to assist Britain and the Soviet Union for a period of time. However, we need to achieve corresponding results on the battlefield, otherwise we will have to issue special treasury bonds next time. It's hard to speak." Truman's speech was straightforward, "You continue to discuss, I don't understand military affairs, I will listen."

Everyone was quite happy about this news. War means fighting with money. How can we go on fighting without US dollars?

Nimitz introduced: "Because the fleet set off late, it was unable to intercept the German fleet landing on the Falkland Islands. Now the enemy freighter fleet is unloading in Argentina, and the enemy fleet has broken diplomatic relations in the waters near Brazil. Spurgeon General Ruanes has led the main force of the fleet in pursuit and is expected to reach the enemy within 4 days. The problem now is that it is not easy to find the enemy. "

Turner interjected: "Why do I feel like the Germans are going to fight Brazil?"

"It is possible, and Brazil has been notified to be more vigilant."

Eisenhower asked: "Is it possible that this German fleet will operate in South America for a long time? I am worried that this fleet will cut off our maritime connections with South Africa for a long time and prepare conditions for the next phase of the axis to attack South Africa."

"This..." Nimitz thought for a while, "Your question is very reasonable and cannot be completely ruled out. However, if Germany wants to conquer South Africa, it will have to transport a large amount of troops, supplies and equipment through the Suez Canal. We should be able to get early warning. "

"Report, I just received news from Italy that the main German and Italian fleets have left the port, and they are likely to go to the British-Canada route to break diplomatic relations."

"Damn it!" Admiral Jin cursed bitterly, "How many ships are there?"

"Three aircraft carriers, four battleships, and the rest are supporting auxiliary warships, a lot of them."

"It seems that the German warships damaged in the Battle of Newfoundland have been basically repaired." Nimitz sighed, "We are in trouble."

Truman, who had been silent until now, suddenly interjected: "Except General Spruance's fleet, how much strength do we have in the Atlantic Ocean?"

"There are also 3 aircraft carriers (Hornet, Franklin, Ticonderoga) and 4 battleships (2 George V class, 2 Iowa class)." Admiral Jin smiled bitterly, "It's just that Ticonde The Roga and Wisconsin were just delivered to the troops last week and are still undergoing sea trials. They will not be officially put into service until the end of March at the earliest!”

Facing the difficult situation, everyone couldn't help but fell into deep thought...

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