One is the urgent need to know why the new weapons that the United States has just developed and has not been equipped with troops on a large scale have appeared in China thousands of miles away. The other is to pretend that it will not let go of the eagle and will not give enough benefits.
The way he spoke, the situation fell into a stalemate again.
The two sides looked at each other for a long time, and the smile on Harry's face faded little by little, and finally turned into an indifferent and solemn look.
After a long time, Harry asked slowly: "General Gao, are you sure you want to reject the kindness of a powerful country? If your attitude today affects the attitude of the great United States towards China, are you sure you can afford such consequences?
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Gao Hongming looked into the other person's eyes and said seriously: "Professor Harry, if this is the good intention you mentioned, I can tell you clearly now that we do not need this kind of good intention.
You can also return to the United States now and report today's events to President Roosevelt exactly as they are. As for whether you can afford such consequences... I'm sorry, I'm just the leader of a small local militia. If you and your country
The government insists on placing the blame on me, and I will be honored if you are not afraid of being laughed at by future generations."
Looking at Gao Hongming, who looked apathetic, Harry suddenly felt a headache.
This guy has made it clear that I just don't care about you, what can you do to me, but he still has no way to do it.
He knew very well that what he just said was just a verbal threat at best.
What they said is correct. If the blame for relations with China is really put on the head of a local vigilante group leader, I am afraid that the US government will become the laughing stock of the world, and he will also have a high chance of being selected for many
In the country's history textbooks, it only appears in a negative image.
What is the difference between using a dignified presidential aide and special envoy to coerce a local militia leader of a weak country and ruffians who "punched Nanshan Nursing Home and kicked Beihai Kindergarten"?
The key is that people still don't agree with him, which is even more embarrassing.
The United States today is not yet the world policeman it will be in the future, at least it still has some face.
Harry leaned back on the chair and pondered for a while, with a wry smile on his face: "Okay, I admit that I was a little reckless just now and did not consider your interests. This is because I thought poorly. Now you
Can you tell me how you can tell me your purchasing channels?"
"No." Gao Hongming shook his head: "Unless your US government can provide large-scale military assistance to our ministry to make up for the losses caused."
At this point, he didn't wait for Harry to speak, and continued: "In fact, in my opinion, there is no need for you to be so anxious. I don't need to tell you that you know that there are only a few countries in the world that can manufacture advanced fighter aircraft and heavy artillery on a large scale.
Even if I tell you, what can your government do to him? It’s simply not worth the loss, what do you think?”
Harry was really moved by Gao Hongming's words this time, and he thought about it seriously for the first time.
Gao Hongming is right. There are only a few countries in the world that have the ability to imitate and mass-produce advanced fighters and heavy artillery. Apart from the United States, there are only a few countries left, such as Germany, Japan, France, Britain and the Soviet Union.
Forget it, Japan is at war with China. Even if they are crazy, they cannot sell weapons to Gao Hongming.
France has surrendered and Germany can be crossed out, leaving only the Soviet Union and Germany.
Germany is too far away from China, so it is impossible to quietly transport weapons to China on a large scale. Moreover, Germany has already formed an alliance with Japan, so it is basically impossible to sell weapons to Gao Hongming. The only country that is most likely to do so is the Soviet Union.
Harry felt a headache when he thought of the Soviet Union. This European steamroller had developed from an agricultural country into an industrial powerhouse in just a few decades after the October Revolution, and its industrial strength was unparalleled in Europe.
Coupled with the world's largest territory and a population of 180 million, even the United States has to be wary of such strength. If this thing was really done by the Soviets, there is nothing the United States can do about it.
Seeing Harry lost in thought, Gao Hongming knew that this time he had really listened to his words, so he changed the subject.
"Professor Harry, I think that instead of worrying about who is selling us weapons, you should think more about the threat from the Pacific, because that is the imminent danger to your country."
Harry's expression changed slightly at first, and then he immediately forced a smile and said, "General Gao, I don't understand what you mean."
"No...you understand!"
Gao Hongming sat up straight and then leaned forward in Harry's direction. Although his movement was small, it made Harry feel a strong sense of oppression.
"This is a war that is destined to engulf the whole world. It will drag all countries into trouble, and the United States is no exception. The only difference is the length of time it has been involved in the war.
It is obvious that both President Roosevelt and many knowledgeable people in the United States are aware of this. Especially as Japan's naval strength continues to increase, I believe that the president of your country must be restless during this time, right?
Today, Japan already has 6 aircraft carriers, 10 battleships, 37 cruisers, 122 destroyers and 62 submarines. On the other hand, although the United States nominally has more than 300 warships including 5 aircraft carriers, most of them
The warships are already old and outdated, and their strength is far inferior to that of Japan. As long as the Japanese are willing, they can sweep through various American islands and bases in the Pacific at any time, including Hawaii.
If all this is lost, the United States will have to prepare to fight on its own soil. I guess this is not what you want to see, right?"
Harry's face has really changed this time. What Gao Hongming said is exactly what Roosevelt and many far-sighted officials in the US government are worried about. In order to deal with the growing threat from Japan, Roosevelt has summoned his staff to discuss
As a countermeasure, we are preparing to stop all Japan-US trade, freeze all Japanese assets in the United States, and impose an embargo on Japan.
The purpose of this is to weaken Japan's war potential as much as possible and hit Japan's economy.
What surprised him was that a leader of a militia group thousands of miles away had such a clear understanding of the international situation, as if he had a God's perspective.
However, although he was extremely shocked inside, Harry still tried to control his facial expression: "General Gao, I am not here to listen to your indirect remarks on the international situation. You haven't said how to solve the problems between us."
"This problem is easy to solve. I can trade with you for something."
"Deal?" Harry couldn't help it, with a hint of contempt in his eyes.
"For example... I used the poison gas bombs that severely damaged two Japanese divisions in Qingyuan River last time. What do you think?"