The Strait of Malacca is an important international waterway, both economically and militaryally. Its importance can be compared with the Suez Canal or the Panama Canal. The Strait of Malacca or an important waterway between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean is an important channel from West Asian oil to East Asia. It is not an exaggeration to say that the Strait of Malacca is the "lifeline" of East Asian countries such as Japan.

If the Malayan government really blocks the Strait of Malacca, or even charges high water fees, it is something that the United States and Japan cannot bear. Although the United States can forcefully open this sea route with its powerful military power, this idea was ignored in Truman's mind. The Korean War is still in a stalemate, and then in Malaya, one quagmire has not been pulled out and is trapped in another quagmire, which will not work anyway. Moreover, if Malaya is forced to force it to form an alliance with Red China, the situation in Asia will be completely corrupt, and the communist forces will extend to the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, and the world order will undergo huge changes.

And if Malaya has left the United States, will the development of Malaya really not work? Truman and his think tank held an emergency discussion, believing that the evil with Malaya would bring opportunities to the UK. Malaya's influence is no longer the same. The British have long regretted it. The further interactions with the Malayan government were hindered by a series of conspiracies made by the British when Malaya was independent. If the United States withdrew at this time, it would be difficult for the UK to take advantage of the situation and replace the US dollar with the British pound and re-establish the British influence in Southeast Asia. Moreover, the Malayan government seems to be ready. It sent a business delegation to visit the UK and France earlier, and conducted cooperative consultations with the two countries on the establishment of a giant dock in Singapore. It is said that the British responded enthusiastically to this, although the two sides have not reached any agreement. But Truman's think tank generally believes that this is the first step for Malaya to try to get rid of the overall control of the US economy.

"We cannot lose an allies like Malaya that are important and sensitive." Secretary of State Acheson sighed: "The President should communicate with Andy Lau in telephone. I think that hatred and resentment towards Japan are largely derived from his early anti-Japanese experience and national feelings. In Dulles' report, we can vaguely see the will of the Malayan government. They can tolerate the rise of Japan's economy, but they will never tolerate Japan becoming a political and military power. When they fail to ensure Japan's development in the direction of peace, security and democracy, and fail to limit Japan's armed forces and military industry. They are a little too sensitive, which may be the habit of the East. There is no saying in the East: Do we need to eradicate the roots?"

"What can I promise him?" Truman asked back: "Is the peace agreement really going to change? Then have we given up on the support and control of Japan and the possibility of using it as our strategic base?"

"When the communication is done, the leadership team of the Malayan government is too young and not thoughtful." Acheson said: "And most of the people in the leadership team have experienced the painful experience of fighting against Japan, and they are also involuntary action." "I don't think so." Truman shook his head gently, "Others may be, but Malayan President Andy Lau should not be such a person. His strategic vision and foresight of things are very admirable. When the Korean War broke out, didn't he remind us not to cross the 38th parallel? His original words were like this: If the US military crossed the 38th parallel, the United States would be trapped in the quagmire of war, and would have to fight a wrong war of attrition with the wrong enemy at the wrong time and place, and in the end he would have nothing to gain."

"This may be because of the oriental thinking he has!" Acheson guessed: "No matter what, the president has to communicate with him, right? Listen to his ideas. We can also take the next steps."

The president's direct call lasted nearly two hours before Truman walked out with a serious expression.

After a while, Truman smiled a little and said to the Secretary of State and think tank who was silently watching him and waiting for him to explain the situation: "The Malayan government is as tough as ever. To be honest, their worries are more profound than we think about, and they have a clearer understanding of the national character of Japan. In order to make us give up our attempt to arm Japan, President Andy Lau even promised to send 50,000 troops to Japan. Moreover, the early station costs can be paid by our own country and will be calculated in Japan's war compensation in the future."

Acheson frowned, sighed lightly, and said, "The increase from 30,000 to 50,000 is equivalent to half of the current Malayan National Defense Forces. With such a great determination, it seems that the Malayan government will not give in to the issue of peace treaty with Japan. So what did he say about the Korean War?"

"He believes that the two sides will eventually tie, and it is impossible for either side to try to unify the Korean Peninsula. Although the Far East Command and the Washington authorities are unwilling to admit it, the United Nations Army is indeed a huge and outstanding army. Beijing has always called the soldiers in this army the volunteer army. Obviously, it is because both sides regard the Korean War as a regional conflict and always want to maintain this absurd statement." Truman sat down and said slowly: "Although the United Nations Army has strong firepower advantages and air supremacy, it is impossible to fundamentally defeat the Chinese Communist Party's army in an eastern way and its numerical advantage. If it continues, it will only increase casualties and consumption. And he is quite willing to fight against the United Nations Army Commander MacArthur.

There are complaints. Basically agree with our point of view. Past achievements and glory have made MacArthur a arrogant guy who longs for praise and worship of him. He reaches out to ask for honor or greed for me on some occasions. MacArthur is prone to impulsive feelings, has unrealistic optimism, is good at psychological warfare, thinks he is always correct, and often ignores or despises the criticism and suggestions of the staff that are in line with reality. Once MacArthur has made up his mind to fight, he is unwilling to hear any words that don’t work or may work. Therefore, the capable staff are turned away, and only those who are timid or flattering stay by their side. MacArthur will never tolerate criticism or admit mistakes, and is accustomed to trying his best to cover up mistakes or lie shamelessly."

"Finally, he said: MacArthur ignored political goals and only pursued military interests. This behavior would actually escalate any conflict into a world war, which is a very dangerous behavior in the era of nuclear weapons. The responsibility and obligation of soldiers is to fight for the interests and honor of the country. In some ways, MacArthur has deviated from these." Truman continued: "MacArthur's arrogant words, such as making GCD China bloody, using nuclear weapons to attack China's coastal areas, and threatening to bomb Northeast China, are all very dangerous behaviors. The decision of the US government to limit the war to the Korean Peninsula is correct and wise, and any attempt to expand the conflict and extend the war will harm the United States." One person's anti-Japanese Longteng Nanyang Chapter 60 Telephone communication
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