"Good news! Good news!" Army Staff Major Jack rushed into the Joint Conference in a spirit and shouted happily, "Indian good news, good news. Under the command of General Slim, the British troops in India used the method of luring the enemy into depth to defeat the Japanese attack and defended Kolkata! More than 20,000 Japanese troops were killed and injured, and more than 100 enemy tanks were destroyed. Our losses were slightly less than those of the enemy..."

"I understand." Someone next to him replied weakly and threw the telegram aside.

"Damn it? This is a big victory. More than 20,000 people are equivalent to a Japanese A-level division! The results of the battle have been verified by our liaison officer and proved to be reliable."

"Didn't I say I know?"

"Tom? What's wrong with you? Are the British not our ally? Are the Japanese not our enemies? Shouldn't we be happy to win a friendly army? What's more, there are our troops inside, I think..." Major Jack suddenly stopped talking, and he found that all the staff in the office, including Tom, had tears or angry expressions on their faces.

"What the hell is going on?"

"The president is seriously ill, and the vice president has asked for peace." Someone murmured in a low voice.

"Please peace?! No! Never!" He rushed over and grabbed the other party's collar and shouted loudly, "David, tell me loudly, this is a rumor! You guys are playing tricks on me!"

"Jack, this is not a rumor. The news has spread all over the world. Even the terms of peace talks are evident. The officials are holding an emergency meeting to discuss policies."

"This is betrayal! Naked betrayal! The soldiers on the front line are still fighting bloody battles, and the government leaders actually proposed peace? And it is such a humiliating peace condition! If you can't agree, you must not agree!" At the internal meeting of the Joint Conference, Turner slapped the table and yelled, "Look at what conditions are these? Germany ruled Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Japan ruled the Far East and the Pacific Ocean, the United States was forced to hide in the North American continent, and even the traditional South American allies could not be saved! This is committing suicide. Which bitch dares to accept this condition? Believe it or not, I will kill him!"

"Turner, don't be excited," Eisenhower advised, "The Vice President has not said anything to us. This news is largely a rumor, and even if such harsh conditions are demanding and swaying, it is impossible to agree."

Nimitz looked at the silent Admiral Jin, then at the same silent Marshall, and said, "We give up aid to Britain but Germany will not give up its ally with Japan? What is the rhythm? Are you going to betray Britain?"

"Whether betrayed or not, the Vice President has stopped the delivery of materials to the Soviet Union. It is said that he still believes that the sacrifice of aid to the UK is too great, and the UK has not played a substantial role, and plans to stop the route to the UK." General Kim said after a while, "So I think the Vice President may not accept such conditions, but it is probably possible to seek peace..."

Everyone sighed, and Marshall said in confusion: "Why did this news suddenly spread with a nose and eyes? Where did it leak? Also, we have discussed the matter of the Vice President presided over the work and only communicated it in the key internal departments, and did not spread it to the public? Why do everyone know now? Is there any sense of confidentiality?"

Soon the White House Chief of Office called in, his voice was very anxious: "Today, many reporters suddenly came to ask for interviews with the Vice President. The content was all about the President's serious illness, the Vice President's performance of his duties and seeking peace with the Axis. Not only that, Congress also sent news, asking for inquiries about the relevant content. I could not resist. After asking the Vice President, he agreed and said that a press conference would be held tonight. In addition, he also wanted to invite General Lee Hai, General Marshall, and General Kim to accompany him to attend the relevant Congressional inquiries and attend the press conference..."

The three of them looked at each other, and Li Hai finally asked: "Does the Vice President not intend to refute the rumors about the news of peace with the Axis? As far as I know, he has never said such a thing."

"Yes, he hasn't said that, he is very angry at the news, very sad about the rumors, and has ordered Director Hoover to investigate thoroughly."

"So he won't issue an official statement now? It shows that we will insist on fighting the Japanese-German axis forces to the end, and will insist on helping allies such as Great Britain, the Soviet Union, China and other countries fight against the enemy together?" Li Hai persuaded, "With such a public statement, we can explain it to the public immediately, and the Vice President's own prestige will also rise."

"This..." the chief of staff paused for several seconds before whispering, "I advised him, but he did not adopt my opinion, but said that he wanted to seek the opinion of Capitol Hill. He himself did not object to the pursuit of decent peace with Germany, of course, it would not be the current condition of peace."

Everyone in the Joint Association was stunned, including General Li Hai, who fully understood the whole story, deliberately promoted the fire and even promoted it with one hand.

"I understand, tell Mr. Wallace that we will come." Now Li Hai no longer wants to be polite to him. Even the vice president is too lazy to respect the title, so he just put his name on it. When the chief of the office heard that he was not kind, he shook his head in fear, and hung up the phone after a few words.

Li Hai unconsciously knocked on the table, and the development of the situation exceeded his vision. He originally thought that after this rumor came out, Wallace would firmly deny it, and then under the agitation of the military and the suppression of public opinion, he would publicly express his struggle with "the evil axis forces to the end!" As long as he had this attitude, many things would be easy to operate. The struggle would mean that the United States not only needs to aid Britain, but also the Soviet Union, the underground resistance forces of European countries, and all the groups and countries currently fighting against the axis. Unexpectedly, Wallace's attitude was so ambiguous, which immediately made countless ***s surge in his heart...

Everyone looked at each other, Wallace's attitude obviously exceeded their tolerance. Turner hesitated and said: "Is this news he deliberately released? Not only did he want to seize power, but he also wanted to lead the peace of the axis?"

"It is very likely that the president has been unable to hold the board of directors, and he cannot announce his re-election campaign. Now the Republican Dewey is jumping up and down, trying his best to make trouble, accusing the government and the Joint Conference of participating in the United Nations every day of being responsible for the current adverse situation and building momentum for the new presidential election. Wallace probably wants to express his independent political stance, or is he going to announce his participation in the next election?"

As soon as they heard about the consideration of being linked to the presidential election, everyone's heads began to hurt again: This damn politics!

Before they could continue to discuss for too long, John Deere, the chairman of the British Military Mission to the United States, called in and asked in a very excited tone: "I heard that you are seeking peace with Germany? Are you ready to abandon Great Britain?"

"No, no, this is a rumor. If peace is made, at least it will be a consensus with your country."

"Then the news I heard was a rumor?"

"Yes, yes, it's a rumor." Li Hai thought about it and said seriously, "Voice of Europe has just mentioned these views. We believe that this is a psychological offensive and public opinion offensive fabricated by the Germans."

"Then why has your government not issued a statement to refute the rumors?" John Deer asked strangely, "The longer it drags on, the more powerful the rumors will ferment."

“There will be a press conference in the evening and Mr. Wallace will make the whole point.”

"At least now we should issue a statement, expressing our firm attitude towards fighting the countries of the Axis to the end."

"this……"

"Don't want it?" John Deere said anxiously, "The Declaration of United Nations (Declaration of Twenty-Six Nations) signed in 1942 clearly states that it is guaranteed to use all military and economic resources to fight with the Axis powers and their vassal states; the countries cooperate with each other and do not sign a single armistice agreement and peace treaty with the enemy countries. Now that the handwriting of the declaration is not done, your country will tear up the treaty?"

"No, old friend, listen to me. This news is just like what you heard from you at that time. There is news about Edward VIII's upcoming restoration and Great Britain and Germany's reconciliation. It is completely boring political tricks and the deception of the enemy's public opinion."

"Okay, I'm waiting to watch the press conference tonight. By the way, for Congress inquiries, can we apply to attend?"

"This is probably not convenient."

"Please be sure to give us a reasonable explanation. Prime Minister Churchill is now as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. If there is any problem that needs to be communicated, he decided to fly over tomorrow morning to discuss countermeasures."

"It's good that he can come. He hasn't talked to Mr. Wallace yet." Li Hai added carefully, "But don't say what I proposed, soldiers can't interfere in politics."

"Of course." Marshal Deer sighed, "I hope this storm will pass quickly."

But it is obvious that the storm will not pass at all, but will become increasingly bigger. That afternoon, Hopkins received a secret telegram from Joseph, informing him of the scene of a secret meeting with Hoffmann, saying that the other party had no intention of concession on Argentina and Japan. There was also a shocking news that exposed Hopkins:... In order to show off his military power and to shock us, the Germans invited me to visit Crete, the Mediterranean, which was full of various troops participating in amphibious landing exercises. I also met with Marshal Rommel for a few minutes. He will be the supreme commander of this landing battle!

Just as Hoffmann fired a smokescreen, a capable transport fleet was quietly setting sail from an Italian port, preparing to go to Madagascar and South Africa to reinforce again through the Suez Canal. As the United States has increased its strength in South Africa, Germany is not stingy and directly sent out the newly built escort fleet with the Ise-broken aircraft carrier as the core.

In addition to a variety of equipment and military supplies, the fleet also includes a newly reorganized 27th Armored Grenadier Division (Type 1943), an Air Force Wing pilot and 12 203mm naval guns. In addition, it is also planned to build a new air defense tower on the island.

Hoffmann does not give up Argentina is not said, Malvinas will be the never-sinking aircraft carrier of the Third Reich!
Chapter completed!