Of course, Truman also listened to Hoffman's speech. He scoffed at most of the contents, not that Hoffman deliberately fabricated it, but that many things are obviously stubborn, such as Indian affairs, which American cares about? For example, the United States has expanded its territory several times, which is also an act of strength + luck. Even Mexico, which is close to the point, is not called, and the Germans still want to meddle in other people's business?

Even though Hoffman desperately attacked the suppression of veterans, this problem has been almost solved at the hands of Roosevelt and Truman. Hoover should be responsible for the suppression.

But there is one thing he had to admit in his heart that the Germans were right about the cabal!

Is there really such a group?

In form, it is naturally impossible to have an open or secret organization as described by the Germans in their speeches, but in fact, the core rights that determine the major policies of the United States and the core rights of the United States' internal and external policies are indeed controlled by a very small number of people. Capitalist groups, Wall Street tycoons, senior politicians and various prominent families form a big network. The key nodes of this big network and other people who depend on them, such as senior military officers, famous lawyers, social public intellectuals, Congress and state legislators, middle and senior civilian bureaucrats, etc., add up to one ten thousand of the total number of American families (there are about 35 million families in the United States).

Truman is also a character in this system. He knows it well, but no one will admit it. What Hoffman said may have some inspiration for ordinary people, but for those who have truly experienced high-level politics, this really cannot be regarded as news.

Many fantasies also proposed the Masonic conspiracy group based on a little inference and speculation combined with endless fantasies.

On the surface, the democratic process of one person and one vote is nothing more than this group withdraws from two representatives for voters to choose from. On the surface, the two candidates seem to be mortal and want to fight to the death. In fact, there is not a big gap between each other's policies, and it is nothing more than everyone needs to perform hard in front of the stage. No one is more proficient in politicians' self-cultivation and performing arts. What's more, even if they really have different opinions and different countermeasures? The endless number of out-of-age lobby groups on Capitol Hill has ways to make you change your mind, and the behavior of "turning the left light and turning right" is emerging one after another.

As a president, his career usually only lasts four or eight years, but as a politician, he has to stay in this circle for a long time, even if he can't work hard when he gets old and has family members. Anyone who thinks out of the box should carefully consider his identity and future. Do he still plan to stay in this circle in the future?

Even though President Roosevelt, who had a high prestige and brought the United States out of the shadow of the Great Depression, often faced invisible resistance and interference. It took countless efforts to pass the "fireside conversation" and the "Lease Act" to pass. Only in the last few years of his life, he made up his mind to act arbitrarily in many fields. Because he no longer had to worry about the faces and thoughts of others, and Roosevelt's sons were playboys who cheated on his father. He never expected these incompetent guys to inherit his political legacy.

Truman's situation is slightly different from Roosevelt. He is not a president who has passed the election, so he often has to take part in the interests of the party. For example, he takes a voluntary withdrawal and takes all responsibilities by taking a big risk. Although he vowed to make a comeback in the future, if the wind changes dramatically after the war, the probability of him becoming a prisoner for trial is quite high. Therefore, after confirming his withdrawal, Truman has instructed his subordinates to destroy some documents and information. If he investigates in the future, it can only show that Truman's measures are inappropriate and unable to respond to it. It cannot be said that he violates the system and procedures. The latter is the most deadly thing.

Now, he and Dewey live in the same room, and the two need to fully exchange opinions on certain issues. Once Truman announced his withdrawal from the election, he was no longer a threat to Dewey. Those dirty water and accusations were not to be said anymore. They were all mature politicians, and they knew the right degree to each other. They should perform when they should perform, and they should be serious when they should be serious. Dewey obviously understood that when they were alone with Truman, his face was full of confidence and his face was covered with gloom. He knew that peace talks were not easy to deal with, regardless of whether Truman appointed him as this special ambassador, it was not easy to do, but he had to do it.

He pondered: "What do you think about peace talks?"

Truman sighed: "Due to the failure of the Brazilian battle, our attempt to curb the German forces in central South America failed. Although the two generals Stilwell and Liqiwei took over the defense of the Recife line, they did not have the ability to attack in the short term and could only confront the enemy at most."

Dewey nodded. He knew that the key to solving the South American problem lies in the navy. If there is no sea power, it will be useless. The Atlantic Fleet was crippled by the enemy. Now the strength in his hands will not be pulled out until October. Even if it is pulled out as scheduled, it is not a match for the German army in terms of force comparison.

After thinking for a while, Truman said, "I think there are three key issues in peace talks: first, the arrangement of South America; second, the issue of Japan-German alliance; third, the issue of South Africa, and the rest are subdivisions."

Dewey basically agreed with Truman's view, and wanted to hear the latter's opinion and didn't know what kind of peace conditions Truman himself was willing to sign.

"My personal idea is that on the issue of South America, the German American Republic can only pinch his nose and admit that Brazil may also need to divide it into two specific territory, north and south, and then we must talk seriously again; Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela and North Brazil, we must control it, this is one of them;

Secondly, the Japanese-German alliance seems difficult to break up at present, so we can only continue to wait for the opportunity. We may not require Germany to forcefully terminate the Japanese-German alliance, but at least we require Germany to remain neutral outside the country and not directly sell military equipment, industrial equipment and all other raw materials that can be used for military purposes to Japan;

Third, about South Africa..." Truman sighed, "I'm afraid it's hard to save it."

Dewey knew it was very difficult. After the war in the South Atlantic failed and a large number of German submarines poured into the Atlantic, large-scale material exchanges between South Africa and the United States had actually been interrupted. Although South Africa had hoarded a lot of materials and its troops seemed considerable, no one was confident when he thought of fighting against the elite German soldiers and generals who retreated from the Eastern Front.

According to the situation in the United States, by mid-to-late August, Germany had withdrawn at least two armies from the Eastern Front and deployed them to Africa. One of them is said to be the SS Armored Army (Thor's Hammer), which has the latest equipment. The other number is unknown and is also a powerful brigade who has been fighting for many years. During the same period, most of the shipments of supplies were sent from Europe through Suez to Mozambique and Madagascar.

Only basic oil is not necessary to go to the Suez Canal, but it is directly refined at the Abadan oil refinery in Iran and then goes to the Indian Ocean to Mozambique. The Americans looked at all this with concern. They didn't know that there was a batch of ships in the cargo transportation that Britain took the initiative to deliver to Germany. If they knew, they would be able to make their lungs explode!

By late September, it was said that the German army had drawn at least 200,000 troops and corresponding equipment and supplies, but it was still coming in a steady stream of succession. The United States was anxious but had no choice. The State Council, which was in a hurry to seek medical treatment, even issued an ultimatum to Portugal, demanding that they refuse to provide convenience for German military operations.

But the Lisbon authorities' answer made Washington laugh and cry: "Of course we don't want to do so, but for God's sake, please tell me a way to reject the Germans without being beaten..."

According to the Portuguese, this operation was the first time that the four major powers of Germany, Britain, France and Italy were launched in the name of European joint forces. Although they were basically German troops, they at least formed a joint force command as if they were decent. Not only were there British, French, Italian generals, but also British, French, Italian, and Dutch fleets.

Especially Britain, Germany made it clear that after taking South Africa, it would manage most of London (and some formed Boer countries). The British authorities took out 2 million tons of ship tonnage for this (all of which were free wheels or victory wheels provided by the lease bill, and the Americans were so angry that they vomited blood). France, Italy, and the Netherlands also shared their benefits. The three companies pieced together about 1.5 million tons of ship tonnage, and Germany took out 1 million tons (the main force of the transport fleet must ensure the supply of South America), with a total of 4.5 million tons. In addition, a group of loyal brothers from Iran, Iraq, Greece, Croatia, and Egypt contributed enthusiastically. The 5 million tons of ship tonnage was finally successfully transferred, just waiting to load the materials to Mozambique and Madagascar.

How could Portugal dare to fight against the four major countries at the same time? Are you impatient?

So, the helpless Truman could only say: "The situation in South Africa is just a struggle. I suggest that our army retreat after the armistice, but South Africa cannot be handed over to Germany to control, but it can be controlled by the London government."

When Dewey heard this, he basically understood Truman's position, which was closer to his idea, but he felt that it was a little bit worse. He frowned and said, "You can put these on as the conditions for the first negotiation. Is it possible to soften it a little more?"

"for example?"

"The United States agreed to participate in the United Nations dominated by Germany, on the condition that we have equal rights and status with Germany; we agree that Germany sells some materials to Japan, on the condition that they are sold reciprocally, and the current money is shipped by itself, and the United States should be able to buy them; Germany must agree that our fleet travels harmlessly across the coast of South Africa, Cape Horn; Germany and the United States are roughly equal in South America..." Dewey said, "Others can also give Germany some economic and trade conveniences in exchange for Germany's relief in terms of territory, colonies, military power, etc.."

"I think your idea is feasible." Truman nodded, "You can do it boldly, I support you!"

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