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Volume 3 War in the Far East Chapter 20 Expansion has just begun

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    "Teddy, you are no longer the president." Taft shook his head and sighed: "I think most Americans don't want war!"

    Roosevelt was stunned for a moment. He was indeed just a former president. Regarding the country's foreign policy, he now only has the power to make suggestions, but not to make decisions.

    At this moment, Roosevelt finally understood that he was no longer the all-powerful President of the United States, and that the man in front of him, Taft, whom he had strongly recommended to become president, did not have much ambition. He just wanted to be a peaceful president.  He was just the president, which was completely contrary to his original idea. He originally thought that Taft would follow the policies he left behind and listen to his suggestions.

    But he was wrong. At this moment, Roosevelt finally understood that he was completely wrong.

    Taft is simply not suitable to be a qualified president. According to his old-fashioned character, he can only be a qualified federal military officer.

    At this time, Taft's face was just like that of the democrats, who kept preaching pacifism. Those democrats only wanted to use the slogan "pacifism" to get more seats for their party in the parliament.  Taft, on the other hand, wanted to spend the last period of his term in the White House safely.

    ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Stupid!  The two are simply the same species, Roosevelt thought sadly.

    Today's world has become crazy, and in this crazy era, force is everything. For the United States, sea power is everything. As his friend Mahan said in "Sea Power", no matter which country wants to  To dominate the world, the most important thing is to gain control of the sea.

    But now, whether it is Taft or the Communists, they are afraid of the dark clouds of the European war and do not dare to start a war at all.

    ¡°As everyone knows, controlling Hawaii is equivalent to controlling the North Pacific. Now that China has robbed Hawaii, the entire North Pacific region will be covered by the bombing range of the Chinese Air Force, and even the West Coast of the United States will not be immune.

    Roosevelt's years of efforts to vigorously develop the U.S. Navy during his tenure will be in vain, and the United States will gradually lose its dominant position in the Pacific. Even Guam and Luzon will become China's possessions. By then,  There will no longer be a place for the United States in the Far East!

    Taft sighed: "Teddy, you also know that the United States is now trapped in the quagmire of the Cuban Civil War. How can it mobilize more troops to deal with China?"

    Roosevelt had given up any hope at this time. Hearing Taft's excusing words, Roosevelt snorted coldly and said: "Taft, forget it, hehe, I have no hope anymore. I am here to formally inform you,  I will publicly announce the expulsion of next year's presidential candidate!" After speaking, Roosevelt left the White House without looking back.

    Taft looked at Roosevelt's leaving figure, and a sneer appeared on his fat face: "Teddy, do you think the Republican Party is still the Republican Party when you were president? I admit that you are more talented than me, but sometimes you  But as innocent as a child!¡±

    When Taft announced his intention to return to Hawaii through negotiations, Roosevelt also announced that he would expel presidential candidates from the Republican Party in preparation for next year's presidential election.

    This news and the incident of China¡¯s unauthorized occupation of Hawaii simultaneously set off a hurricane in the American political arena. It also showed that Wilson, the most likely presidential candidate in the Democratic Party at this time, would face the strongest competitor-former President Roosevelt.

    Just as a political storm was raging in the United States, Tang Jian was basking in the sun under the coconut trees in Hawaii, drinking coconut juice and barbecuing on the beach. The coconut breeze and sea breeze that caught his eye made people feel good.  excellent.

    The domestic reaction in the United States was beyond Tang Jian's expectation. Although Tang Jian guessed that the United States would not send troops, he did not expect that Roosevelt would have such a tough attitude and would want to regain power in the United States with the intention of confronting Tang Jian.

    Tang Jian sneered in his heart. If Roosevelt could be considered Tang Jian's opponent when he was president of the United States, Tang Jian was not too worried about a former president who had resigned.

    As long as Roosevelt is not allowed to win the presidential election next year, Roosevelt will not pose the slightest threat to Tang Jian. Tang Jian is not willing to have a tough president block his plan to dominate the Pacific.

    Tang Jian said to Ye Zugui next to him: "Tonghou, who are the people who are preparing to run for the next president of the United States at this time?"

    Ye Zugui flipped through the information from the CIA intelligence officers stationed in the United States and said: "There are only three most competitive people, one is Wilson, one is Roosevelt, and the other is Taft!"

    Roosevelt Tang Jian knew it, and Wilson Tang Jian had also heard of him for a long time. It was this "lark" who vigorously advocated at the Paris Peace Conference after World War I.The League of Nations was a veritable pacifist. Even if Wilson came to power, it would not pose much of a threat to Tang Jian.

    "Taft? Didn't he not want to be president? Why is he running for office again now?" Tang Jian asked. Taft did not volunteer to become president at that time, but was forced to do so by Roosevelt.

    "Haha, this is not very clear. Although Taft previously stated that he would not participate in the next presidential election, but I don't know why he suddenly changed his mind recently and stated that he would actively run for the next president." Ye Zugui was also a little confused.  He said in confusion.

    "It must be related to the break between Roosevelt and Taft." Tang Jian guessed.

    "This time Roosevelt has a very high chance of succeeding in the election. He has done great political achievements during his presidential term, and he strictly implements his big stick policies. No matter what, Roosevelt cannot be successful in the election. This will have a great impact on our future in the Pacific.  The plan for the island chain will be very unfavorable," Ye Zugui worried.

    Tang Jian believed that if Roosevelt came to power, Hawaii, which was not yet stable, would face a strong threat from the United States. However, Tang Jian also said: "Taft is not a worry. Wilson is quite sure that he will win. After all, the Democratic Party is in power."  There were a lot of seats in Congress. But at this time, the Republican Party was not united after the break between Roosevelt and Taft."

    "What does the president mean?" Ye Zugui began to guess the meaning of Tang Jian's words.

    "I have a clever plan for this. Although I can't guarantee that Roosevelt will not be elected president, I am 60% sure." Tang Jian said with a confident smile. As long as Roosevelt does not come to power for a day, the U.S. military in the Pacific will not be a concern.

    Ye Zugui nodded with conviction. Ye Zugui still believed in Tang Jian's words. He had gained experience from fighting side by side with Tang Jian many times. Tang Jian could always make accurate estimates every time. Except for Yuan Shikai's rebellion that year, almost everyone  Tang Jian said it accurately every time.

    In Ye Zugui's impression, Tang Jian was strategizing and defeating Zhuge Kongming thousands of miles away. However, although Ye Zugui believed Tang Jian's words, he couldn't help but have a question in his heart. The U.S. presidential election is a very solemn and important event.  Strictly speaking, I wonder what tactics Tang Jian would use to make Roosevelt lose the election?

    Ye Zugui didn¡¯t ask any more questions because Tang Jian didn¡¯t mean to make it clear. Ye Zugui could only nod in agreement.

    It¡¯s not that Tang Jian is pretending to be mysterious, but that his plan may not succeed until then, so Tang Jian decided to announce it after the plan succeeds, that is, after Roosevelt loses the election.

    Tang Jian turned the roast beef over and saw that the meat was soft and cooked. Tang Jian took a piece and gave it to Ye Zugui. Ye Zugui quickly thanked him. Tang Jian himself also took a piece and put it in his mouth and chewed it till the corner of his mouth was eaten.  The oil was flowing, and I also took a sip of fresh coconut juice.

    Tang Jian paused and said, "Tonghou, I will go to Luzon in a few days, and I will leave Hawaii to you."

    Ye Zugui almost choked in his throat after taking a bite of the barbecue. He quickly drank a sip of coconut juice and then asked, "President, why are you going to Luzon? Do you want to bring the fleet too?"

    ??Hawaii has just been captured, are we going to capture Luzon?  Isn't this too fast?  Ye Zugui didn't believe it.

    "Haha, how could it be so fast? After the defeat in Hawaii, the US military will inevitably strengthen its vigilance in Luzon, Guam and other places. Besides, we have to boil frogs in warm water to deal with the United States. We have just stabbed the United States in the back by seizing Hawaii. At this time, we will stimulate the United States again.  , wouldn¡¯t it add fuel to the fire? There is no guarantee that the United States will not send troops to intervene, so we are not planning to bring any troops this time." Tang Jian wiped his mouth and said.

    "Without the army? How will the president go?" Ye Zugui had already realized that something was wrong. He felt that he was likely to be scolded by Yan Fu again.

    "It's just me and Chen Chusheng! We disguised ourselves as business travelers and got on board the cargo ship of the South China Sea Merchant Fleet to go to Luzon to check out the specific situation in Luzon and prepare for the capture of Luzon in the future." Tang Jian explained  road.

    "How can this be done?" Ye Zugui suddenly wanted to cry. When he went to Hawaii, Yan Fu had repeatedly warned him that he must protect the safety of the president. But now Tang Jian only took one person to Luzon. You must know that Luzon  But this is American territory. If the Americans knew that Tang Jian had gone to Luzon, Tang Jian's life might be in danger at any time.

    Ye Zugui said with a sad face: "President, this is absolutely impossible. If something happens to you, how can I explain to Prime Minister Yan?"

    Tang Jian waved his hand and said resolutely: "You should keep my trip to Luzon a secret, and declare to the outside world that I am still in Hawaii. Don't tell Yan Fu, so as not to bother him again. By the way, you will stay in Hawaii and don't go anywhere.  , I¡¯ll leave Hawaii to you anyway, don¡¯t let anything happen.?!  "

    Only after on-site inspection can we know the specific situation in Luzon. This will be more effective in capturing Luzon in the future. You know, China's overseas expansion has just begun!

    Tang Jian¡¯s goal is: sweep across the South China Sea!

    PS: Today¡¯s second update.  It's Monday, please vote for me on the list. Last week's voting data was so bleak. The pk votes ate duck eggs.
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