"Then ......," Zhang Chi continued, "if we have overwhelming superiority in the air, what role can the Japanese Combined Fleet play?" If the combined Japanese fleet does not work, what will Japan do to prevent us from carrying out a naval and air blockade of the Japanese mainland? No...... They couldn't stop us. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info So, they came up with a way, just like now, they made some noise in the Philippines, and then hoped that we would stop attacking and turn our attention to the Philippines. It should be said that they did it successfully, because it is clear that some of us were fooled, and they also claim that those who were not fooled did not understand military affairs! ”

MacArthur couldn't help but stand up: "Colonel, you are responsible for what you say, the battlefield is not a guess, what is the basis for what you say?" ”

"I have no basis!" Zhang Chi replied, "But I want to give you a word of advice, General MacArthur." I've spent a lot more time fighting the enemy on the battlefield than you do, and I don't need you to tell me what the battlefield is like. I only have one basis for this, and that is what I know about them after so many years of fighting against Japan on the battlefield. And you, you don't even know anything about them! ”

In fact, Zhang Chi's basis is not only this, but also his modern knowledge of history. But of course, this cannot be said.

Roosevelt stopped the argument between Zhang Chi and MacArthur and asked, "Colonel, since you think ...... The Japanese are bluffing, so what do you think their purpose is? Delay our attack? So that they can organize a defense at home or another counteroffensive? ”

"No, Mr. President!" Zhang Chi pointed to the map and said, "Their purpose...... Actually, it's China! ”

"China?" Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but cast puzzled glances at Zhang Chi.

"Yes, China!" Zhang Chi replied: "As the generals know, Japan is an island country, once the navy and air force are defeated, there will be no way out, only to be blockaded to death, especially Japan is still notoriously short of resources, its energy, steel and other important strategic materials all need to be imported or plundered from the colonies." Therefore, once Japan loses its superiority in the sea and air, it will definitely die. In such a situation, the Japanese will want to abandon the Japanese mainland and shift their strategic focus to China...... With resources, troops, strategic depth, and complex terrain, it's a great place to deal with the enemy! ”

These words could not help but stunned the generals present, even Halsey.

This is also the reason why Zhang Chi is so excited...... Because he knew that if the attention of the U.S. military was drawn to the direction of the Philippines, then the Japanese army would have time to launch the "Operation No. 1" plan in China, which would bring hundreds of thousands of military and civilian casualties to China, and tens of millions of civilians would be under the rule of the Japanese army.

On the other hand, if the U.S. military had not been fooled and had directly attacked Japan, then Japan would have the only way to go.

"Mr. President!" MacArthur replied, "It's all just speculation, and if we make a decision based on a mere guess and it's not, then we're likely to pay a heavy price...... If we ignore the Philippines and continue to move northward, we will most likely be surrounded by the Japanese Combined Fleet by cutting off the transportation routes from the rear and falling into ......."

"It's easy to know if what I'm saying is true." Zhang Chi interrupted MacArthur's words: "One, we can carry out a more detailed reconnaissance of the Philippines to see if the Japanese in the Philippines are really just bluffing as I said. It shouldn't be difficult to do that! ”

As he spoke, Zhang Chi turned his gaze to MacArthur. The Philippines was still a colony of the US military not long ago, and MacArthur had always wanted to take over the Philippines, and the Filipino people wanted the US military to go back, so MacArthur must have a huge intelligence network in the Philippines.

"Yes!" MacArthur replied, "But I think the results will disappoint you, Colonel!" ”

Zhang Chi ignored MacArthur and continued: "The other point is that the Japanese will definitely gather heavy forces on the Chinese side and prepare for action. This time the Japanese army will be in the hope of crushing the Chinese army and even occupying the entire territory of China in one fell swoop, in the hope of being able to organize a defense in China. This is not difficult to know, because there are anti-Japanese organizations everywhere in China, and we can easily get detailed information! ”

"Hmm!" Roosevelt nodded: "Then, let's postpone the meeting until tomorrow." I think...... We'll have the exact information tomorrow! ”

After the meeting, Nimitz quickly got together with Halsey and Zhang Chi.

"Another impressive debate, Colonel!" Nimitz shook his hand, nodded and said, "Truth be told, even I don't know how to argue with that arrogant pipe (referring to MacArthur) this time, because even I myself don't think that the current situation is suitable for advancing in the direction of Japan!" ”

"Me too!" Halsey said with a smile: "Because I think it's too risky to do this, we can use the sea and air advantage to solve the trouble in the direction of the Philippines first." Japan is there anyway, it can't escape! Until I heard what the colonel said...... Only then did I realize that I might have fallen into a trap of the Japanese! ”

"It's dangerous!" Nimitz said to Zhang Chi: "If you are telling the truth, then although Japan is still there, it is possible that the Japanese emperor and even the Japanese will flee to China and continue their militarism in China...... Oh my God, there's a good chance that all we'll get at that time is an empty Japan! More seriously, we may also have to fight the Japanese on Chinese soil...... It's going to be a nightmare! ”

Zhang Chi sighed and said, "The last thing I want this to happen is me, because that's my country!" ”

Nimitz nodded. Halsey patted Zhang Chi on the shoulder and comforted, "Don't worry, we won't let this happen!" ”

On the other hand, Roosevelt ordered the Strategic Services to conduct intelligence gathering immediately after the meeting...... The Strategic Services Agency, the predecessor of the CIA, was established in 1942, the year after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and was dedicated to espionage and sabotage in enemy-occupied areas.

The Bureau of Strategic Services also lived up to Roosevelt's high expectations, and delivered two documents to Roosevelt's residence that night.

Roosevelt sighed, and said to himself: "I didn't expect this Chinese colonel to be so shrewd, the tricks of the Japanese could not escape his eyes at all, and we were all deceived by the cunning Japanese!" ”

After thinking about it, Roosevelt gave another order to the Strategic Service: "The contents of the investigation are top secret and are not to be disclosed to anyone!" ”

(To be continued.) )