1949 I am from the future

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【243】Swinging Balance

In Truman's view, the existence of Taiwan's division is undoubtedly in the interests of the United States.From a geopolitical point of view, Taiwan is an important link in the US island chain system.If a China that has fallen to the Soviet Union obtains Taiwan in this island chain, it means that the Soviet Union will be able to cut off the US island chain through here.This is tolerated by American jus cogens.

At this time, a telegram from MacArthur, the commander-in-chief of the US Far East Command, also came. MacArthur could hardly bear the 24-hour radio propaganda campaign of the Chinese government, and his reaction to the apparently upcoming Taiwan landing battle was very fierce.In his telegram, he compared Taiwan to an unsinkable aircraft carrier of the United States, and repeatedly asked the supply and production parties in mainland China to show some color. He asked Truman to agree to immediately send the Seventh Fleet to block the Taiwan Strait. [

But Truman knows that the Chinese fleet has already entered the Taiwan Strait for cruises, and the Chinese government has even issued diplomatic notes all over the world to tell all countries in the world that China will punish anyone who dares to enter the Taiwan Strait to interfere with China's sovereignty and obstruct China's completion of territorial integrity. Fighting to the end to prevent the unification of China, they claim to be sure of annihilating any enemy who dares to invade.

Although Truman did not believe the remarks made by the Chinese confession, Truman had sufficient confidence in the global hegemony of the US Navy.In Truman's view, the huge U.S. naval power cannot be challenged by a backward China that has acquired a few new ships from the Soviet Union and only fought a few successful naval battles.But in this situation where the other party sends envoys all over the world to issue diplomatic notes, to blatantly break into the Taiwan Strait would mean a declaration of war and a brutal war.At that time, it is estimated that it will be difficult for countries in the world to agree with the United States' blatant interference in sovereignty. This kind of naked hegemony war will only make the world fear the aggressiveness of the United States, which in turn will lead them to fall to the Soviet Union.

Truman fell into deep thought...

"beep……"

The phone on Truman's presidential desk rang softly, and he picked it up.

"Mr. President, Mr. Acheson is here."

"Let him in."

"Yes, Mr. President."

As the side door of the Oval Office was opened, Acheson walked in casually wearing light gray Scottish tartan.

Truman joked, "Dean, are you going hunting?"

Acheson raised his beard funnyly and said, "You can still joke, it seems that you are not in a bad mood."

Truman smiled wryly and said, "You see, even a clown like McCarthy is calling me the Chamberlain of appeasement, how can I be in a better mood?"

Acheson sat down on the sofa chair in front of Truman, tilted his head and said, "I know your troubles, let me share my opinion."

Truman remained silent, watching Acheson attentively, wondering what advice his dog-headed military division would give him.

Acheson said without thinking: "MacArthur is right, we can't just sit idly by!"

Truman remained silent, waiting for Acheson to continue.

Acheson said: "From the perspective of geopolitics that is in line with the interests of the United States and the desire to maintain a military balance in the Western Pacific region, an independent China is in line with our interests, and a China that is falling to the Russians must be contained.

In the past, we didn't like China's ideology, but as long as China does not completely fall to the Russians, it will not threaten the security of the United States.Recognizing the new left-wing government in China will help us drive a wedge between China and the Soviet Union.But now that China and the Soviet Union have signed a treaty of friendship and alliance, the Chinese are obviously leaning towards the Russians.In this way, we no longer have to worry about anything.

Under such circumstances, Taiwan's independence from the Chinese mainland is undoubtedly in the best interests of the United States, and we cannot allow Taiwan to fall. "[

Truman nodded.

Acheson continued: "As long as we hold Taiwan in our hands, we will always have the bargaining chip to put pressure on China, and putting pressure on China will undoubtedly be conducive to the split between China and the Soviet Union.

As long as we continue to exert pressure, China's dependence on the Soviet Union will gradually deepen. China will continue to make more demands on the Soviet Union that the Soviet Union can satisfy, and the Soviet Union will undoubtedly make more demands on China. The heightened tension will eventually lead to China's dissatisfaction with the Soviet Union.

And if we compromise with China, it doesn't change anything, they will see our compromise policy as a kind of Machiavellian conspiracy, or as our own weakness that we have to compromise.

Fundamentally speaking, the reason why Tito fell out with the Soviet Union was not because of our encouragement and temptation, but because the nationalist supply and production parties in various countries could not stand the pressure and dictates from the Russians.

So we have to show a tough stance towards China, that's the line we should follow, and not divide the Chinese from the Russians by seeking some kind of competition with the Soviet Union over who is better for China.Now we must firmly grasp Taiwan as a bargaining chip. In the future, we can adjust our policies flexibly as the situation changes. This may eventually lead to the separation of China and the Soviet Union. "

Truman asked: "Will this completely drive the Chinese into the arms of the Russians?"

Acheson said indifferently: "The Russians are already there."

Truman asked again: "If the Chinese break with the Russians, are we going to use Taiwan as a bargaining chip?"

Acheson laughed and said, "Will you feed the baited fish?"

Acheson continued to elaborate on his point of view: "Once there is a split between China and the Soviet Union, their regime will inevitably be turbulent. When there is internal turmoil in them, we can take mitigation actions to win them over. If we compromise now, It will upset other Asian countries."

Truman said: "These views of yours can only show that we don't have to recognize the Chinese government at present, instead of sending troops to Taiwan."

After speaking, he looked at Acheson.

Acheson really had a headache for Truman's comprehension ability, so he had to go on to say: "It is not enough to just not recognize the pressure of the Chinese government for them. Although the Joint Chiefs of Staff do not think that Formosa (Taiwan) and the Pescador (Penghu) Islands are of sufficient military importance to the U.S. global strategy, but to the CCP, these two islands are of unmatched importance.”

Acheson paused and said, "If that's the case, that's enough."

Truman hesitated and said: "Now that the Chinese diplomatic notes and radio statements have been sent to the whole world, we must have a reason for sending troops. I think we should wait for Congress to discuss and approve it, and come up with an excuse to send troops before making a decision. If If I take military action in the name of the President instead of a congressional resolution, I'll be a target for those guys in Congress again."

Acheson nodded and said: "That's right, let's wait for the resolution of Congress first. If Congress vetoes it, it will not be too late for you to take military action. Congress will not allow us to withdraw. But we can let The Seventh Fleet is going to cruise near Taiwan to buy time for the congressional resolution. Judging from the progress of the current congressional discussions, it will take about late May to reach a consensus. When the resolution comes out, it will probably be early June. We must first warn the Chinese government , so that they dare not act rashly."

Truman frowned and said, "What if they ignore our navy's warning and land during this time? What if our warships start a war with China's warships?"

Acheson shook his head and denied Truman's judgment. He said confidently: "Chiang hired more than 2 Japanese veterans. The training level of these Japanese soldiers is much better than Chiang's rabble. For the army, even if China’s supplies can keep up, Jiang’s army will have no problem resisting for a month based on China’s weapons and equipment. Taiwan is much bigger than Zhoushan and Jinmen. There are railways and factories there. There are three to four hundred aircraft and four military airfields, which are enough to support Chiang’s military resistance. If we continue to send arms and material reinforcements to Chiang from eastern Taiwan during this period, then it will be a long time for China’s supply The war during this period is enough for us to convince Congress to make up its mind to send troops.

As for naval battles...the Chinese don't have that kind of courage, and besides...they don't have that kind of strength! "

Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital.

This room is located on the second floor facing the south lawn of the hospital. In the single ward of the high-end VIP suite, there are all kinds of facilities, from oxygen cylinders to cardiac pacemakers, from neatly stacked emergency equipment cabinets to medicines full of expensive imported western medicines. The cabinets are all available, and there are full-time doctors and nurses sitting on the sofa in the outer room waiting to be dispatched.The door of the ward was closely guarded by soldiers. [

Lao Jiang refused to leave the hospital after he had a heart attack.

Although his heart attack was rescued that night and he was able to get out of bed the next day, he still survived.During the time he stayed in the hospital, people came to him every day to report various intelligence and the minutes of the various military meetings below.

Although Lao Jiang was huddled in the hospital, he was not idle. During this period of time, he sent his subordinates to travel here and there, especially Shen Changhuan, his full-time secretary for foreign affairs to the United States, to Japan to lobby MacArthur. Of course, there was no shortage of gold. Belt, apart from Shen Changhuan, the two tons of gold on a -46 transport plane are the most important.Coupled with the more than ten tons of gold that had been stored in Japan before, Lao Jiang did not believe that MacArthur did not steal.

Lao Jiang did not pin all his hopes on Lao Mai, and the lobbying group far away in Washington was also stepping up activities, sending a large amount of gold and US dollars to trade.In addition, Lao Jiang’s personal letter was taken by the special envoy of the “Ministry of Foreign Affairs” to the United States and sent to Truman in a passenger plane. Whether it is Li Zongren who is drifting in the United States, Yan Xishan who lives in seclusion in Taiwan, Song Ziwen Kong Xiangxi who is addicted to corruption, or the current Taiwan defense commander Sun Liren, in a word, as long as the United States is willing to station troops, everything is negotiable.