The sun never sets in America

Chapter 391 The United States and the Japanese Army

From the window of the White House, Lincoln looked at the crowds of people gathered outside and the loud slogans, many of which were insulting him.

At this time, one day had passed since the Caribbean War. Even if the cable was cut, it was impossible to stop all Cuban ships heading overseas. In the end, the news, which was one day late, spread from Florida to the entire east coast.

The impact of this naval battle was even more painful and terrifying to Americans than the loss of half a million people in Montana.

The reason is still due to geographical reasons. Looking at the sub-American map, Montana is in the inland area, still some distance away from the thirteen states on the east coast that were the core of the founding of the United States.

There is even a Great Lakes region blocking the front with industry, population, and even city size second only to the east coast, so from a geographical point of view, the United States of America is still safe at this time.

This is also the fundamental reason why the entire eastern region is relatively peaceful so far, and those students can still take to the streets and shout "Love America slogans."

Not because they love America so much, but simply because they are still safe.

As for how long this safe state can last, no one knows, but just like the allusion of "hiding one's ears and stealing the bell", as long as I can't see it, I can pretend not to know.

But all this was broken by a sudden Caribbean battle. According to the information exposed by the Han Dynasty, the United States ended this naval battle with an almost humiliating sneak attack.

Victory has become an invincible "demon" in the hearts of Americans.

Lincoln's words seem to make some sense, but in fact, they are actually intended to stabilize people's hearts and prevent them from breaking down again.

Some people even said directly:

Looking back, Lincoln looked at the cabinet members who were also embarrassed and said in a calm tone: "Everyone, the war in the Caribbean is gone forever. We cannot live in the past. America should be united, not Like a coward, he was laughed at by those Han people..."

"Defense means tight defense. At the very least, we must defend our current territory and strategic positions!!"

"According to the intelligence just obtained, after defeating the Caribbean Fleet, the Han people looked like they were going to occupy Cuba, but in fact they just destroyed the port of Havana. What does this mean? It means that they don't want to put too much force in the Caribbean."

Many people below blushed a little when they heard what Bo Li said. After all, they are the ones who want "face" the most.

The people around him also made "noisy echoes" and seemed to be very determined to win.

It can be said that the current situation of the United States has something to do with them.

"We should use all available forces to delay the opponent's attack, instead of always thinking about winning one or two victories and washing away the so-called shame like we do now!!"

"Delay means that our military should delay the opponent's attack to the greatest extent possible and control the risk of failure of the entire war."

Now the dream is broken, but this does not mean that they will not do it. In fact, precisely because of the continuous failure, people will have a huge desire for success or victory.

After hearing this, Lincoln frowned and asked.

"Judging from the strategy of the Han army, they intend to distract our army from both land and sea directions. From Montana some time ago to the Caribbean now, these can only explain one problem, that is, they actually He’s not completely sure of defeating us!!”

"So what do you think we should do?"

Essentially, it was due to the defeats in the Montana battlefield and other battlefields that these originally very confident Americans became less and less confident. Even among many US military units, non-surrender has become a "tacit" policy. Require.

"Victory, no victory!!"

This is a problem that no one can escape.

"you mean??"

Lincoln's brows furrowed even more. Seeing that the people around him were becoming more and more unable to suppress themselves, he directly asked: "Berry, are you crazy? Without victory, wouldn't the United States be doomed?"

After thinking for a long time, Secretary of State Bolley stood up and replied: "Mr. President, although we seem to be failing at the moment, it does not mean that we have no way to fight back."

The ball was kicked by Lincoln to everyone.

Surrender was originally allowed in traditional Western culture, but in the United States at this time, it was a "taboo".

Yes, where is the long-awaited victory of the Americans? ?

After Lincoln finished speaking, he continued:
"The Han people currently have an advantage over us on both land and sea. Everyone is asking, what should we do?"

Lincoln asked quickly.

It's just like the saying "the more people lack something, the more it will come to them." A sudden naval battle in the Caribbean suddenly shattered the confidence that Americans had finally built up, and it was instantly shattered, and there was even a risk of collapse. .

"All this shows that their military strength and war resources are not as sufficient as we imagined."

Bo Li slowed down for a moment, then opened his mouth:

Two English words came out of Bo Li's mouth.

"Delay, hold on!!"

"If it's like you said, then victory, where is the victory??"

Bo Li continued to talk, but many people below could not understand.

For them, as the war continues to deepen, the more America loses, the less confident they feel, and the greater their desire for peace negotiations or even surrender.

Lincoln looked at the people outside who were still shouting slogans with complicated expressions. In the end, he could only close the curtains with a "swipe".

You must know that before the war, quite a few of this group of people, including those outside, had the "dream" of defeating the Han Kingdom and entering Xijing.

And what Bolli just said was obviously like a "boost in the arm", making them come back to life in a hurry.

"The war has reached this level. We can say that we have completely failed at present, but this does not mean that we will definitely fail. After all, those Han people are not God, and they are not qualified to judge us!!"

"Boom," Bo Li's words directly ignited the atmosphere on the field, and then a larger discussion broke out.

In fact, all this is very simple, that is, psychological factors and realistic factors are at work.

Secretary of State Bolley's words completely awakened many "Han-phobic" people present.

The so-called reality is actually the current war situation, which has led to disunity and a sharp drop in morale. If there is no victory, not even Lincoln can guarantee what will happen to the United States! !
And this is the main reason why there was such a big response after Bo Li said that he didn't need to win.

Human hearts and reality are too sensitive! !
Bo Li looked at everyone with a complicated expression, and then said: "Since everyone says they want to win, let me ask, how to win, and where does victory come from??"

"Or should I say that the victory you talk about only remains in your dreams and cannot be realized!!"

“Or, pray to God??”

Bo Li's words could be said to have torn apart the last cover of this group of people, making some people become a little angry and cursed on the spot.

Soon, there was a loud noise of "Fuck" and "Bitch" in the White House. If Lincoln hadn't stopped him later, something might have happened.

In the White House, it seems that the vegetable market was bustling just now, and "bargaining" has become the norm here.

If those people outside knew that these guys in the White House were just like them, or even more rude, I don’t know how they would feel! !

People in the upper class are not necessarily more advanced than people in the lower class. This is something that has been figured out in America.

"Everyone, if you still hold on to this idea of ​​defeating the Han, then I think we are only one step away from defeat, and that is to lose a few more defeats similar to Montana. By then, there will be no need for the Han to fight. , we collapsed ourselves!!”

Bo Li's tone was full of sarcasm towards these "idiots".

In Burley's view, these people still cannot see clearly the situation and are still dreaming here, which is simply ruining the future of the United States.

"Boli, what can you do??"

At this time, the calmest person was Lincoln, or in other words, he was the calmest from the time Bolley opened his mouth. But just like the saying "the calmest person is also the best actor", Lincoln was always the calmest person. In the end, they all echoed the positions of those victorious factions.

This was Lincoln's instinct, and he subconsciously wanted to side with the "majority."

But now Lincoln is very smart to push Bo Li to the front desk.

"Mr. President, everyone, we should not be obsessed with victory. As I just said, victory is a shackles, a shackles that trap our hands and feet!!"

"The current war situation is very unfriendly to us. It can even be said that the United States has reached its most critical moment!!" "If we still hold on to this idea of ​​victory, I am sure that we will not lack people like Montana in the future. Such a fiasco for the Caribbean!!”

Bo Li's words were like sharp arrows like raindrops, shooting into the hearts of the people around him, causing chaos and chaos, leaving no peace.

"We must delay, at least until the Han army shows their flaws, or until they are defeated!!"

"Defense is our only option!!"

There was a hint of "helplessness" in Bo Li's eyes. After all, as an American, who is willing to bow his head in this situation.

But there is no way, this is reality, it is not something he can change easily.

Lincoln had a complicated expression and was the first to speak:
"But if we delay the opponent's attack, will there be internal problems within us..."

Lincoln did not say the word "schism," but everyone present, including Billy, understood what he meant.

The current situation in the United States is very strange. Unity and restlessness appear here at the same time. It is okay to win once. Once the war reaches a stalemate, the United States, which is full of internal contradictions, may be the first to be unable to sustain it.

Senior leaders like Lincoln see all this clearly.

Although those people are not very clear about the specific situation, they basically understand the risks involved.

"No, Mr. President, delay will not bring a crisis, it will only make us, the United States, more united!!"

"Victory is of no use to us, but not defeat, no big defeat, proving to the world that the Han people are not invincible is the best way to unite people!!"

Bo Li's words were like the sound of a bell, waking up everyone who was still sleeping.

"Boli, please make it clear!!"

Lincoln looked at Billy with sharp eyes.

"Everyone, as I just said, stalemate is our best weapon, and the same is true for the Han people. For an attacker, not being able to move forward is the biggest failure!!"

"Let me ask, if the war reaches a stalemate, can the Han people still attack us as calmly as they do now??"

"Can they still perform land and sea combination punches as quickly as they do now??"

"How long can their national strength last, one year, two years, or three years??"

"I think that once there is a long-term stalemate, the United States, which has a larger population and has local combat advantages, will be the real and final winner!!"

Bolley's words were like a firework exploding over the White House, blooming into the only constructive "opinion" so far.

Lincoln paced back and forth and finally said:
"Get people from the Army and Navy over here, I want to hear their opinions!!"

When Bo Li heard this, he relaxed. He understood that his "delay plan" had been approved, and the next step was how to implement it.

He didn't understand these purely military issues very well, but Bo Li understood one thing, that is, defense is not shameful, and delay is the future of the United States! !

A few days later, after rounds of intensive discussions, a new homeland defense battle was released.

In this defensive battle, the defense zones of each unit and their response methods were clearly defined.

The most important theme is "delay". The only feasible way to delay the Han army is to attack.

These also include imitation machine guns and other new weapons. Machine guns were even included in the defensive battle in advance and occupied an important position.

Defense and delay have become the themes of future wars! !
The Atlantic wind blows, blowing the entire America, and the entire era will be "rocked" by it, and "steady" at the right time.

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In the port of Yokohama, Kingdom of Japan, there is a large group of young people standing with short stature but strong legs.

These people are lining up and preparing to board the ship.

On the hull of the ship, there are several large characters written in red pen: "Jinshan Shipping."

Standing on the pier, young Takesaburo was like a curious child. As a young man from the inland countryside, Han was a "fantasy" country that only existed in dreams.

For the Japanese at this time, Han was basically equivalent to the world.

Especially after the establishment of the Kingdom of Japan and the canonization by the Han Emperor, the Longwu era name has basically become Japan's legal official era name.

As a young man who was born in the third year of Longwu and is currently only nineteen years old, Takesaburo has basically spent these nineteen years under the influence of the Han Dynasty.

He still remembers the chocolate from Penglai, Han, that his father brought back to him when he went to build the railway. It was the best delicacy he had ever tasted.

To this day, he still remembers the comic called Jewel Journey. Although the comic is just an old-fashioned treasure hunting game, for a seven or eight-year-old child, this is the best entertainment he can get.

There are many young people like Takesaburo throughout Japan.

They all have a common characteristic, that is, they were born under the influence of the Han Dynasty.

From the time he was born, what they saw was a powerful and great empire that was constantly "helping" Japan.

Although this help comes at a price, even the price is the entire Japan.

But this still does not change the Japanese's fascination with the Han Dynasty, and even this enthusiasm has already surpassed the "envoys sent to the Tang Dynasty" a thousand years ago.

In China, if you ask where there are the most international students, it’s a no-brainer. It must be Japan.

For Japan, the Han Empire was the only powerful civilization they had access to, and this powerful civilization could still control itself.

This is actually not a shame for an island country that lacks security. On the contrary, many Japanese are very satisfied with such "control".

After all, this means that they are important to the Han Dynasty.

Let me ask, if Japan is a failed country, how can the Han people pay attention to them.

The brain circuitry of the Japanese is different from that of other countries. In their view, it is better to be controlled by an empire than to mess around on their own.

No doubt, this is what many Japanese people really think at the moment.

As former Minister to Japan Tang Qinglin said:
"The Japanese are like a complex of contradictions. You can see their polite side, but also their cruel side towards the natives of the South Pacific Islands, and even more, their worship and obedience to us. This nation It’s so weird, I suspect they are all mentally ill!!”

Yes, in the eyes of the Han people, 20 million Japanese are "mentally ill".

If you include the three million people in Japan, it can be said that there is not a single "normal person" in the entire three islands.

Of course, just like what Tang Qinglin said later, "Whether it's a mental illness or a normal person, as long as he can be used by us, he is a good person." The Han Empire will not have any feelings about the Japanese or the Kingdom of Japan.

At most, the best thing is to defend Japan in key areas, and by the way, drain the blood of the Japanese like they are doing now.

Regarding this war in America, it was actually very popular in Japan, and even overshadowed Tokugawa Kesada's "purge".

(Veteran of Tokugawa Iesada’s purge)

Japanese newspapers have been reporting on the entire American war since the beginning of the war.

Zhou Jiansheng, the current minister in Japan, still remembers the young Japanese people celebrating in front of his mansion after the victory in the Montana War some time ago.

They used banners such as "Long Live" and "Empire" and were as enthusiastic as if Japan had won.

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On the pier, Takesaburo stepped onto the deck of Jinshan Shipping. Along with him were more than 700 young people. After arriving in Han, they would be broken up to form the so-called "Oriental Brigade" as part of the American War. of supplement.

Takezaburo looked at Yokohama, which was getting further away, and exclaimed: "I'm really looking forward to it. What is Han country like!!"

(End of this chapter)