Stwood, Bruderlyn, Duchway and others watched the communist press conference at the White House.

Before this, Cia issued an "alarm", believing that China's "abnormal" performance when it was concentrated attacks on Western public opinion was extraordinary and the situation was likely to "reversal". Westwood also had the same feeling, so he called Brudering and Duchway over in the middle of the night.

Turning off the TV, Westwood lit the cigar and leaving the opportunity to speak first to Brudering.

"It is obvious that China does not intend to make any concessions." Brudering understood the president's meaning and did not waste precious time. "The meaning of Ye Zhisheng's last words is very clear. China is very dissatisfied with our actions, and it is possible that the armistice negotiations may be completely interrupted."

"The key is whether China is possible to attack Japan's mainland!" Westwood threw this issue to Duchway.

Duqiwei took the cigarette handed over by Budlin and lit it before lit it, saying, "Although there is not enough evidence, I am confident that China will not attack Japan."

Westwood frowned, Duchway's answer was dissatisfied.

"I've read the latest report from the Ministry of Defense, and the situation in Japan is very bad."

Brudering's brow jumped a few times and looked at the president.

The "latest report" mentioned by Duqiwei refers to Japan's domestic situation report. According to the president's intention, the Ministry of National Defense only sent this report to Duqiwei for review and did not tell Duqiwei the origin of the report. Brudering knew very well that the content of the report was very detailed, and many of the content exceeded the collection capabilities of intelligence departments such as CIA, so Duqiwei must be doubting the origin of the report.

Westwood did not make any statement. He signaled Duchwit to continue.

"The severity of radioactive pollution has exceeded our expectations. The relevant information provided by the radiation detection satellite can be confirmed." Du Qiwei smoked two puffs of cigarettes and said. "To determine whether China will attack Japan's mainland. It only needs to find out whether China is ready to enter the radioactive pollution zone. That is, whether there is a large-scale mobilization of the front-line combat troops of the Third Defense Force to provide necessary protective equipment. At present, China has seriously lacked relevant materials and equipment. The reserved third defense equipment can only be armed at most one

One army or three land combat brigades. According to our predictions, if China intends to send troops to attack Japan, it will first have to invest three to five military and local forces. Then it will have to invest five to seven military and local forces to occupy Kyushu Island or Shikoku Island. Although China is likely to be rushing to produce, it is not difficult to produce three-defense equipment. Even if all relevant Chinese companies are producing at full speed, it will take at least one year to provide sufficient protective equipment for the troops. Will China drag the war for a year?"

"The problem is that China has been sending additional ground troops to Yakushima and Seed Island."

"This is just an illusion." Duchway answered very affirmatively about the Brude Woodland question. "Although I don't know the specific situation of the armistice negotiations, from the perspective of China's actions, we expected that we would intervene. We have made relevant preparations long ago. In order to increase the bargaining chips, we forced Japan to make the greatest concessions through negotiations. China will definitely take a stance to attack Japan's local land."

Brudering nodded in refuting Duchwitz's opinion.

"If China does not attack Japan's mainland, how long can Japan last?"

Duchway frowned slightly and was anxious to answer the president's question because the president did not say all the "necessary" conditions for this question.

Brudering glanced at the president and added: "If we provide support to Japan, how long can Japan last?"

"It depends on how much support it is." Duqiwei destroyed the cigarette butts and said, "The Ministry of Defense's report said that Japan's military industry has been completely paralyzed. Not to mention the production of heavy weapons and equipment, it is very difficult to produce guns and ammunition. Although Japan made full preparations before the war, it "stored" about 200 million tons of coal, 100 million tons of iron ore, 75 million tons of copper ore, 5 million tons of ore, and millions of tons of rare earth ore, and its national strategic crude oil reserves exceeded 200 million tons. These materials were enough to support Japan's military industry for half a year. The problem is, Japan

This heavy industry was also fully bombed by the Chinese Air Force, and all large steel plants, machine tool factories, vehicle factories and shipyards were blown up. According to the report of the Ministry of Defense, Japan managed to preserve some industrial equipment and could provide light weapons, guns, bullets and some ordinary shells to the troops through hand-workshop production methods, but this production capacity could not reverse the situation at all. From another perspective, when Japan cannot regain air and sea control power, and China does not intend to attack Japan's mainland, even if Japan can produce more light weapons and ammunition, it does not have much practical significance."

"You mean..." Brudering asked the president again.

"As long as China does not attack Japan's mainland, how long Japan can last is not determined by its military strength, but by its domestic situation."

Wood nodded slightly and said, "That is, we must provide strategic assistance."

"No question, without our aid, Japan will be defeated by May next year." The president asked the question clearly, and Duchewei answered very readily. "Because Japan's radioactive pollution is caused by the drift of radioactive dust, most people in polluted areas suffer from chronic radioactive diseases. Even if there is not enough medicine, most victims can survive for more than half a year, and large-scale deaths will break out in half a year. Before that, 140 million Japanese people need to eat, clean drinking water, basic medical medicines, living places, etc. Japan is a country that relies heavily on imports, and the food it produces can only meet the needs of one-third of the population. Because it is winter, Japan's strategy

The food reserves will last until next spring, provided that China will not bomb Japan's granaries or carry out devastating blows on Japan's farmland. Because industrial infrastructure is devastatingly damaged, Japan cannot produce enough freshwater purification equipment and cannot provide it with sufficient electricity. The drug problem is equally serious. Japan's chemical industry is the key target of the Chinese Air Force's attack, and the chemical raw materials necessary for the production of medicines must rely on imports. The problem of residence is even more serious. Even if most refugees can save themselves by building temporary houses, more refugees need to leave radioactively contaminated areas and migrate to safer places. Without external support, Japan's fate will be very tragic."

Westwood smiled bitterly and said nothing.

These issues have been repeatedly discussed at the G37 meeting.

"Of course, the key is still to look at China's attitude."

Brudering shook his head with a wry smile, not interrupting Duchwie.

"According to the Chinese Minister of Defense, the country does not prohibit the delivery of humanitarian aid materials to Japan. The key is that no one can guarantee that humanitarian aid materials will not be used in war. In other words, only by eliminating China's concerns can China make concessions on the issue of material exports to Japan. To achieve this goal, a certain country or several countries must guarantee that people will not be displaced by other people."

Duqiwei's words reached this level, which showed that he attached great importance to this issue.

"It's either us, it's the EU." Brudering added the last sentence that Duchway didn't say.

Westwood sighed and said, "It is true, either we are or the EU. Cia has confirmed that before Ye Zhisheng held a press conference, the Chinese Foreign Minister urgently met with the French Foreign Minister in Paris, and then the French Foreign Minister reported the relevant situation to the French President. If I guess correctly, the French President is on a hotline with the leaders of other EU countries to discuss countermeasures. China did not negotiate with Japan through us, but handed over the olive branch to France. With the help of the EU, our intention to balance our balance is already very obvious. France will definitely seize this opportunity, and Germany, Italy and other countries will follow up. Except for the United Kingdom, I am afraid that no EU country will stand on our side. Since that is the case, we should take the initiative and use humanitarian issues to change the current situation."

"Press pressure on Japan to make China realize our importance.

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Westwood nodded and said, "Japan is a small problem. General Duchway said it very clearly. Without our aid, Japan cannot even pass this winter. The key question is whether we should put aside the EU."

Brudering frowned slightly and looked at Duchway who was sitting aside.

As always, Duchway did not comment on issues that were not related to military affairs.

"General Duchwi, now there is a very important thing that needs to be done by you." Westwood is very clear about Duchwi's principles and did not force Duchwi to express his opinion. "As you said, we must provide strategic assistance to Japan. Before that, we will try our best to win over the EU and let China agree to send humanitarian aid supplies to Japan to get through the difficulties. To this end, we need a detailed list of materials, knowing which materials must be sent to Japan as soon as possible and which materials should be sent to Japan as much as possible. The Ministry of Defense and CIA will fully cooperate with your work. Before contacting China, I need a detailed report to determine our negotiation policy."

Du Qiwei nodded and agreed, then stood up and said goodbye.

He personally sent Lieutenant General of the Marine to the study before Westwood came back and closed the door.

Brudering did not leave because many things could not be discussed in front of Duchway.

When only two people were left, the president and the secretary of state both breathed a sigh of relief.

Without any doubt, the situation at this time completely exceeded Westwood and Brudering's expectations. China's tough stance on the strategic blockade shocked both of them and terrified them.

Even if you take a small step, the United States will be involved in the war! (To be continued,)
Chapter completed!