Chapter 201 Difficult Decision
Chapter 201 Difficult Decision
"The Japanese are going to attack Texas?"
"Are they crazy?"
Zhao Wenyu and the other man looked incredulous.
"Anything is possible! Such a large-scale naval mobilization as you mentioned can only be used to deal with Texas."
"What should we do? Should we notify Texas?"
Chen Shu said anxiously.
"No need, just watch the fun. If I'm right, Texas already knew about it. Sometimes it's rare to be confused."
Xu Yan said meaningfully.
Just as Xu Yan expected, the State of Texas had already clearly grasped the movement of such a large fleet of Japan!
Even their destination was clearly known to the State of Texas!
A complete and detailed report was quietly placed in front of Texas President Michelle.
"How is this possible? Are the Japanese crazy? Aren't our two countries conducting peace talks?" Commander of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Langnick, said with a look of suspicion on his face.
"General, I don't know about that, but this is what our intelligence network reported back," Intelligence Minister Spencer replied expressionlessly.
"These damn Japanese people! They are really a bunch of sons of bitches!" What Michelle thought of at this moment was what Xu Yan had said to him.
At that time, Xu Yan asked him to beware of Japan and guard against Japan's sneak attacks. He thought Xu Yan was crazy. Now it seems that his understanding of the Japanese is indeed not as good as Xu Yan's.
"Quickly notify the East Ocean Fleet and prepare for battle." said Rangnick.
"No, gentlemen, are you worrying too much?" Michelle suddenly stopped everyone.
"Mr. President, this is not a joke. If the intelligence is accurate, the consequences will be serious!" Rangnick asked in confusion.
"No, no, no, General, you are worrying too much. This is just a piece of information that has not been confirmed. The Japanese have too many plans every year. They are a bunch of lunatics! I don't think we need to take it too seriously! What's more, I think the Japanese will not and dare not start a war against our country! Aren't their peace representatives negotiating with us?" Michelle stood up calmly and said.
"Sir, what do you mean?" Spencer on the side seemed to understand a little bit of what the president meant!
"I don't mean anything. I don't doubt the ability of our brave agents. On the contrary, I admire the work of the intelligence department. I just want everyone to calm down and not panic too much! I think the Japanese should know the serious consequences of launching a war against us! Or maybe I'm not sure if we are ready for war, or maybe we don't know how our people view a war!"
Michelle spoke in a confusing manner, perhaps even he himself did not know what he was talking about!
O'Connor, the Chief of Staff of the Presidential Office, seemed to understand something!
"Everyone, I think we need to be cautious about this information! We can't just casually suspect one of our important trading partners! You know, Japan has been our largest trading partner for three consecutive years! Exports to Japan have been growing rapidly for three consecutive years, which has a significant impact on our economic growth and unemployment rate! So I think we should be cautious!"
"Yes, I think we can treat this matter in a different way. We can transfer the main fleet of the East Ocean out of the naval port for an exercise or training. This will neither overly stimulate the people nor arouse suspicion from friendly countries."
Defense Minister Florenti said with a relaxed look on his face.
"I agree with this idea! I have to say it's a good idea!" Diss Nick, the president's senior national security adviser, clapped his hands habitually.
"As for this intelligence, I think it's better not to disclose it for now, so as not to cause unnecessary panic or even damage our relations with friendly countries," Disney Nick continued.
Soon everyone reached a consensus, and this top-secret information was put on the shelf!
After the meeting, Disney Nick stopped Intelligence Minister Spencer who was about to get in the car to leave.
"Span, wait a minute, can you please let me have a chat?" Nick said.
"Of course, Nick," Spencer said with a smile.
He closed the car door casually.
Two people walked on the lawn of the Presidential Palace. There was no one around, only guards patrolling back and forth in the distance.
"What's the matter Nick? You're so mysterious." Spencer asked.
"Spahn, do you know what the president just meant?"
"I don't understand what you're talking about, what do you mean, President?"
Spencer asked back with a suspicious look on his face.
"Come on, Span, you cunning fox, why are you playing dumb in front of me?" Nick said with a smile.
"Nick, you have to know that this information is absolutely reliable! This is the information our spies hiding in the high-level positions in Japan passed on at the risk of their lives! This can kill people!" Spencer finally stopped having that harmless smile.
"We all believe in the authenticity of this intelligence! Including me, including the president! The president may even believe it more than you and I!"
"Then why did you make such a hasty decision! People could die!" Spencer growled in dissatisfaction.
"Calm down! Listen to me, Spencer!" Diss Nick grabbed Spencer's shoulders and said.
"Okay, I'll listen to you!"
"Spahn, you know very well how bad our domestic economic situation is right now! How serious the economic crisis is! Although we are working hard to expand domestic demand and build various large-scale public facilities, the economy has not gotten out of the predicament and is still weak! We will face the midterm elections soon. Even if I don't tell you, you probably know that the president is likely to lose miserably! This is not his fault! He has tried his best!"
"I know that! But what does it have to do with this matter!"
"Of course it matters! There is only one way to save the economy now! That is war!"
Nick looked at Spencer and said seriously.
Spencer was not a nerd, and he certainly knew that what Nick said was the actual situation.
"But the anti-war sentiment in the country is extremely high! Because of the war on the mainland, there are anti-war demonstrations almost every day in the country, opposing our export of weapons and equipment. These civilians don't understand the country's predicament at all! We can't explain to every citizen what we are doing!"
"What the hell are you trying to say? I understand everything you're saying! You don't have to give me a high school politics lesson here!" Spencer said impatiently.
"What I want to say is very simple! If we were attacked by the enemy and irreparable losses were incurred! What do you think the people in the country would think? Would they still oppose the war? If their relatives, fathers, sons, and lovers were killed by the enemy in a surprise attack! Would they still oppose the war? Would they still oppose our participation in the war?"
Disney Nick's words couldn't be clearer. Even a fool would understand! Not to mention the Minister of Intelligence!
Spencer fell into deep thought. He really hadn't thought of this meaning! This was using the lives of the soldiers of the Eastern Ocean Fleet to awaken the domestic people's support for this government!
"This is unfair to the soldiers of the Eastern Ocean Fleet!"
Spencer struggled.
"Spain! Don't forget that you are the Minister of Intelligence! Don't be so naive, okay? If our country is a mess and not united enough, can we win future wars? Do you naively think that we can really stay out of it? If you have such an idea, I'm sorry to say that you are really not suitable for this position!"
Disney Nick's words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly waking up Spencer. Yes, he was indeed a little naive. How could Texas stay out of this unprecedented war? Unless they really gave up all their interests! How could that be possible? If they missed this opportunity, they would lose the right to speak in this world!
"Nick, thank you for your reminder. Please tell the President that I know what to do. This information has never existed!" Spencer said, looking towards the west with a firm gaze! It seemed that he had made a difficult decision!
He knew that many people would die because of his decision!
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