Washington, Republican Preparatory Committee Office.

After reading the news reports, President-elect Frederick transferred the TV to the NN domestic news channel, lowered the volume, and turned to look at the staff present.

"There is no need to make a fuss about a mere medium-sized aircraft carrier." Berkeley, who was personally selected by Frederick, shrugged his shoulders and said, "According to the laws of naval development, after the first aircraft is completed, China will take five to ten years to master and be familiar with the various techniques of using aircraft carriers, summarize experience and lessons, and lay the foundation for the design and construction of second-level aircraft carriers. In order to form economies of scale, share research and development funds, and reduce construction costs, the second-level aircraft carrier needs to be built at least three. Even if China imitates our way and designs a second-level aircraft carrier when building a first-level aircraft carrier, it will take ten to fifteen years to have three to four aircraft carriers. Including training and other times, China can only be called a real naval power and has the strength to compete with us."

No one doubts Berkeley's analysis because he is a retired admiral.

Others are not as optimistic as Berkeley because Berkeley does not understand China.

Before retirement, Berkeley served in the Navy; he served as the commander of the navy, first mate and captain on frigates, destroyers, cruisers and aircraft carriers; he was promoted to brigade general at the age of 37 and commander of the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier battle group; he was promoted to major general at the age of 611 and served as chief of staff at the Second Fleet, and he served as commander of the Second Fleet six months later; he was transferred to NATO Command at the age of 199 to be responsible for maritime operations, and was promoted to lieutenant general the following year; he was promoted to admiral at the age of 55 and was responsible for naval work at the European Theater Command; he retired at the age of 611 and joined the Republican campaign at the invitation of Frederick the following year.

From this resume, we can see that Berkeley, 62, has no experience in dealing with China.

Frederick sighed secretly and turned his gaze to another staff member on his left.

"China's threat cannot be underestimated." The spokesperson is Tredui, who is about to become the first dark-skinned director in CIA's history. Compared with Berkeley, his views are much more pessimistic. "Although the launch date of the 'Republic' is nearly four months ahead of schedule and Ji Youguo's upcoming departure, China's determination to build an aircraft carrier will not be affected by Ji Youguo's departure. As early as five years ago, China surpassed Japan and South Korea to become the largest shipbuilding country. The year before yesterday, China built the first large LNG and the first large luxury cruise ship

, indicating that China's shipbuilding capabilities have been essentially improved. At present, China has twelve ship platforms that can be used to build large aircraft carriers, and the annual output of special steel is enough to support the construction of five aircraft carriers at the same time. Of course, China has neither the need nor the potential need to build five aircraft carriers at the same time. Because it has not been exposed to relevant information, it is impossible to accurately judge the process of China's construction of aircraft carriers. But it is certain that within five years, China will not only start construction of a second-level aircraft carrier, but also likely to be an attack aircraft carrier with a standard displacement of more than 75,000 tons."

Judging from the expressions of others, they are more willing to believe Tredui's analysis.

"In addition to the Chinese Navy, we should pay more attention to China's overall military strength." The third place of speech was Frederick's chief defense policy adviser. Future national security adviser Stockton. "In the Sino-Japanese East China Sea War, the Chinese Navy and Air Force suffered heavy losses. At least one submarine was sunk. A destroyer was injured. More than one hundred and fifty fighter jets were shot down, including a large early warning aircraft.

This war has taught China a lot of lessons and has also made China discover the shortcomings of its armed forces. One thing worthy of our high attention is to shoot down three e-767 Chinese fighter jets. It is reported that this is the J-14 fighter jets that China will soon mass-produce. The performance is not below the F-22a. The J-15 fighter jets that match the J-14 are also about to enter service. The performance is as good as the F-35. In terms of the navy, China has at least one fully electric submarine.

The test has been confirmed. We are missing in the Okinawa Islands, the "Hawaii" and the injured return land, the "Texas" is likely to have encountered a fully electric submarine in China. Because the Chinese Army did not appear in the Fourth India-Pakistan War and the East China Sea War, it is impossible to know how powerful the Chinese Army is. But I believe that China will definitely apply electric technology to the army equipment, so that the Chinese Army, which is originally ranked first in the world, will reach a new level."

"In other words, China's military strength is stronger than that shown."

Stockton nodded, indicating that this is what it means.

Relatively speaking, Stockton's analysis is the most objective, without too much mixing and feeling ***.

Frederick smiled coldly and said, "China's local issues. Let's consider it after we officially take office. Now we have to determine the policy program and the last few ministers."

When the topic was changed, everyone's enthusiasm was mobilized.

For Frederick, who is about to enter the White House, defeating former President Roddick in the general election is only the first step in his year's administration and the easiest step.

Shortly after the end of the East China Sea War, a scandal of "house arrest" broke out. The former director of Cia, who suddenly appeared in front of TV viewers across the country, accused Roddick of putting him under house arrest after the "Camp David bombing" and lied that he was killed. News media focused on reporting that Roddick illegally deprived Wesley of the land.

Yu Quan, forged death certificates, etc., but did not report the deeper reasons for the Camp David bombing, the truth about Wesley's "escape" process, etc.

The "house arrest" scandal has made the Republican Party the biggest beneficiary.

Without any effort, the Republicans defeated the Democrats in the general election with only 15 election funds. Frederick got the "ticket" to enter the White House, 318 of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 68 of the 1c0 seats in the Senate fell into the hands of the Republicans.

In less than twenty days, Frederick will move to the White House, and the Republican Party will become a veritable "majority party".

At present, in addition to packing your luggage, two major things Frederick needs to do is to determine the policy platform and the list of federal ministerial officials.

The discussion started with simple questions, and the last few places were locked in a short while.

The candidates for ministers of various federal government departments are not decided by Frederick, but by major interest groups that support the Republican Party. Simply put, Frederick must "repay" his interest groups with this.

Behind Secretary of Defense Berkeley are arms interest groups represented by Lockheeding, Boeing, Northrop, and General Electric, behind National Security Assistant Stockton are international consultant interest groups represented by international consultant interest groups represented by "Rand Company", "International Strategic Institute", "Blackwater", and other companies. Behind the Secretary of Energy are oil and energy interest groups represented by "Exxon-US Petroleum", "American Electricity Group", and "Texas Petroleum Consortium". Behind the Secretary of Treasury are financial interest groups represented by "Federal Reserve Bank", "Morgan Bank", "Flower Bank", "Bank of America", and "Goldman Sachs Group". Behind the Secretary of Industry are industrial and commercial interest groups represented by "GM", "Ford Motor", and "American Steel Association"...

Every interest group has powerful energy beyond the president.

Frederick has no right to choose. If the requirements of major interest groups cannot be met, not only will he not be able to continue living in the White House later, but whether the vice president can be willing to act as a "backup" is a question.

"If there is no problem, the list of government members will be announced tomorrow."

No one expressed his objection, and the last few vacancies had been confirmed, and it was just a mere formality at this time.

"Now, we have to determine the main policies after taking office." Frederick raised the most important question, "When we run, we promise to increase employment, stimulate consumption, protect American businesses and products, change foreign policy, and improve the image of the country. Although it is difficult to fulfill all commitments during our tenure and completely change the status quo of the United States, we must make efforts to convince voters that we have the ability and determination to solve the difficulties and put the United States on the road to recovery."

This is the third time Frederick has asked this question to his staff.

The first two times, the staff did not form a unified opinion. Some advocated the implementation of trade protection policies, some advocated the expansion of the government's fiscal deficit, and some advocated the launch of foreign wars. No matter which opinion it was, it could not fundamentally solve the problem. Frederick did not let the staff make the decision, he must have a clear subjective attitude.

"Perhaps, we should not be limited to a certain policy." Leslie, Secretary of State whom Frederick Cin, broke his silence and said, "A single policy can only work on one or several problems and cannot fundamentally solve the problems we face. Only by implementing several policies at the same time can we achieve obvious results."

Leslie has a say after Frederick.

Before assisting Frederick in the competition for the presidential throne, Leslie served as the Treasury Secretary and the President's economic advisor in the Bush administrations of both worlds. During the Democratic Party's administration, Leslie applied for the special assistant to the president of Goldman Sachs Group, which not only helped Goldman Sachs successfully pass the global financial crisis that broke out in the year, but also made it the largest venture capital group in the United States after the financial crisis.

There is no doubt that Leslie has received strong support from financial interest groups.

“That is, we have to make many preparations.”

Leslie nodded and said, "In order to cope with the global financial crisis and the possible global economic crisis, we must effectively protect domestic enterprises and provide more government assistance and guaranteed loans. In order to stimulate consumption, tax cuts and welfare policies should be introduced as soon as possible and fiscal expenditures should be expanded. In order to gain a broader overseas market and reshape the image of the United States, we must teach a lesson to a disobedient country!"

Hearing this, Frederick sighed secretly.

It doesn't matter who lives in the White House, who matters. Just like previous US presidents, Frederick cannot lose the support and assistance of his staff, nor can he get rid of the control of interest groups.

The White House is just a more glamorous home.

As long as you are willing to obey the mercy of interest groups and have no stain on your personal resume, anyone will have the chance to become the owner of the White House.

President, a true portrayal of the “American Dream”!

damn it**

Please give me a monthly ticket, please give me a monthly ticket, take this opportunity to get closer to the third place and prepare for the final battle. Brothers, go! (To be continued,)
Chapter completed!