Chapter 248 Infernal Affairs
Now, the pressure and focus of the audience are on Roosevelt, and he will risk his bones being crushed if he is not careful.
Because the war has been unfavorable, Roosevelt has been under pressure and accused by many parties. He originally wanted Wallace to share some of his burdens for him, so he hid in the hospital saying that he was sick and did not give up Wallace to have the opportunity to perform on his behalf, but he saw that the latter did not show his desire to meet his expectations, but even turned around and set off firecrackers. All the people close to Roosevelt were indignant, believing that this was a betrayal. If Roosevelt had not chosen him as a partner, how could Wallace become the vice president? Although Roosevelt had some face to Wallace on the face, he had completely regarded him as a passerby in his heart. The vice president expressed his inconsistent opinions with the president in public. What do you want to do?
Of course, Roosevelt was aware of the facts. Li Hai had reported 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 was not aware of it. They blamed Li Hai for being troubled at the beginning, so they just put the delivery place in the Aleutian Islands and wouldn't it be settled? There was no such thing as the next thing. But from the current situation, the two had to admire Li Hai for being politically foresighted.
After thinking for a few seconds, Roosevelt cleared his throat and said, "I don't know the first question at all. I believe that no senior officer of the Joint Commission will agree to this approach. General Lee, General Kim, General Marshall and other generals are all here at the moment. I can ask them to express their position to you immediately."
Sure enough, the few people stood up one after another and shook their heads to deny it. Li Hai also said a witty word, meaning that anyone who believes this is a fool, which made the congressmen burst into laughter.
Looking at the outstanding performances of everyone on the stage, Dewey sneered quietly: "So, can I ask a witness to prove it?"
"Of course..." Roosevelt replied without hesitation.
The Speaker, who presided over the meeting, immediately said: "I would like to ask for witnesses."
"I am willing to act as a witness for this matter..." Everyone was surprised. Unexpectedly, the current Vice President Henry Wallace was the one who entered the venue to serve as the witness. This was like a storm in the minds of everyone. Roosevelt looked angry. He originally asked someone to invite Wallace to attend today, but the other party declined. He thought the other party might be a little embarrassed by the scene, but he didn't expect that he would wait here to work with me to raise a white-eyed wolf for more than three years? If the eyes could kill people, the eyes of the members of the Federation focused on Wallace's back were enough to melt it.
Nimitz and Eisenhower on the stage held Turner tightly, one left and one right, not allowing him to jump up and start attacking, and now he needs a gun. Turner may really save himself and kill Wallace.
"Dear sirs, before explaining this, please allow me to resign from the position of Vice President. I think my conscience, my faith and the people who support me to make a difference cannot bear to see me suffering in this position."
The Senate Speaker is a Democrat. He was also very annoyed by Wallace's betrayal and frowned: "Mr. Wallace, your decision to resign is another thing. There is no need to be confused between the two. Now please talk about your opinion on the 40% toll."
"When President Roosevelt was seriously ill and hospitalized, I performed the power of the president according to the constitutional tradition. The Joint Conference submitted a report to me, meaning that the materials aid to the Soviet Union may be intercepted by Japan. Due to the confrontation between Japan and the United States, it is recommended that the delivery site be changed from Vladivostok or the Soviet port to the Aleutian Islands controlled by us, and the Soviet side will deliver it to the Japanese side at a rate of 40% and pass the customs. Of course, they reported to me verbally. The documents only wrote in black and white to the changes in the delivery site and the possible loss of about 40% may occur... I do not agree to sign this document. Because they had a falling out with me, you can see how arrogant and domineering the members of the Joint Conference ignored a vice president. In fact, what the Joint Conference did was worse than what they showed."
The atmosphere at the meeting suddenly became chaotic. Everyone in the Association just now denied it. Now Wallace comes to testify in person, and one of the two sides must be telling lies. Emotionally, they believe that the Association will treason, but from a rational analysis, they think Wallace is right. Without this forced force, how could Wallace have become so stiff that not only did he not even want to do the vice president, but even publicly put on a breaking stance!
Roosevelt grabbed his head in pain, and he found that he had lost control of the situation now. When he was still thinking about how to deal with it, the Speaker spoke: "You said there is a document that can be provided as Congress now?"
"When submitting the signature, the document has been torn apart because of my anger. If they did not do anything, the document should be backed up and archived according to the regulations."
The Speaker nodded: "Then we will decide to seize the relevant files immediately."
Things change so quickly that even Roosevelt can't stop it. However, the only good news is protection fees. Several keywords such as Japan are not written in black and white. This is also Li Hai's idea. These are all documents that need to be archived. Even if Wallace signs, what can I do to see Senator Truman in the future?
He was about to speak, but his confidant General Li Hai stood up and said loudly: "My parliamentarians, Mr. Wallace has expressed his views just now. We have expressed our own views. My colleagues and I think the right and wrong in this regard cannot be explained clearly for a while. We are willing to temporarily suspend our posts with Wallace and accept a fair third-party investigation..."
Roosevelt was a little surprised, but Li Hai nodded at him, meaning he should not worry.
Dewey was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that Li Hai was so bachelor. He thought that the other party would definitely argue that there was such a consideration. Since the argument was not allowed, the Joint Conference finally gave up on this. It was logically impeccable and did not constitute a harm in nature. At most, it would have an impact on the reputation of several people, but it would never be fatal. He did not want to defeat Roosevelt through this issue. It would be enough to give him a fatal blow. But now Li Hai's attitude is clearly a scene where he will become a success if he fails. He couldn't help but suspicious, and his eyes looked at Wallace, Lee Hai, Marshall, and General King. He didn't know who told the truth or who told lies. The only good news is that this is a division within the Democratic Party, and the Republican Party can completely enjoy its success.
Wallace responded: "Yes, I'm willing to cooperate with Congress to accept the investigation."
The Speaker had no choice but to say: "Parliament will continue to hold a meeting to study and establish a special committee to investigate. Please continue to answer the second question."
"As for the second question..." Roosevelt said, then Turner stood up, "His Excellency President, I am a party. Can I say a few words to Mr. Dewey and the members present about this?"
Roosevelt nodded, and Nimitz, who was next to Turner, nervously pulled the former, reminding him: "Don't fire the fire, otherwise these MPs will never end today."
Now Nimitz is also furious: he didn't expect Wallace to be such a person. Not only does he not have the responsibility of the leader, he even has to use political means to attack the officers. Turner is right, he should have shot him!
Turner smiled and nodded and said, "There is one thing Mr. Dewey is right. Although the order to retreat the fleet was issued by General Ingersoll, it was my suggestion to him. This is a concrete manifestation of my performance of the duties of the Chief of Staff. This decision is based on a very cruel, urgent and necessary reason. I am afraid I cannot explain it clearly in a few words. I think it is more appropriate to form an independent committee like I did just now to investigate the whole matter. I am willing to temporarily suspend my post and cooperate."
Everyone gasped, why did the people who participated in the Federation of Countries be suspended at any time? They are still fighting now! What should I do if the generals have exposed their enemies and fight them?
Nimitz and Eisenhower smiled bitterly: Now they are the only ones who often attend the meetings at the Joint Conference and General Arnold, who is in charge of China Airlines, have been inspecting the construction of China Airlines recently in Bermuda, Newfoundland, the Caribbean and other places, otherwise they will be involved.
"Before the suspension, I would like to say a few more words, especially to ask Mr. Dewey a question: Do you think it is legitimate to sacrifice one person's life to rescue another in a specific situation?"
"It doesn't have to depend on the situation..."
"We don't have to go around the circle. I just ask one question: If a house is on fire, one of your five children is on the one hand and the other is the only son of your neighbor. If you can only save one, how do you choose?"
"I..." Dewey knew that he had encountered a tough problem. If he couldn't answer this question well, he would lose points in the future election. After thinking about it, he could only bite the bullet and say, "I should save my neighbor's only son! Then..."
"Very good, now I can tell you what I persuaded General Ingersoll." Turner interrupted the other party's "and then", "The original words I suggested to him were: 'The Army still has at least 5 million troops in the country. Forces like the Army's 3rd Division and the 5th Division can pull out a lot, but the Atlantic Joint Fleet Britain and the United States currently have and only one. From the fundamental interests of the United Nations, if you can only choose one, how do you choose?' He was silent for a long time and finally followed my advice."
Everyone was in a state of depression.
"After returning, General Jin, representing the Navy, and General Marshall, representing the Army, publicly wrestled for this matter at the Joint Conference meeting. After the fight, both sides hugged their heads and cried again. They were both veterans in their 60s. Are they fighting for their status and power? How sad! My mood at the moment was much more painful than saving my own children or neighbors' children!" Turner bowed deeply to the audience and choked up, "Everyone, please understand the Joint Conference's determination to fight to the end. We are not to give ourselves an explanation, we are to give a statement to the deceased heroes, Pearl Harbor, Africa, Panama, New York, Newfoundland, and the countless heroic souls that disappeared in Cape Verde... I don't know whether it is right or wrong to do this, I just want to smash the bones of this country!"
Chapter completed!