On the 1st of the month, Ryohei Tani returned to Tokyo via Manila.

On this day, Westwood and Frederick met formally at the White House to discuss major decision-making issues during the transition between the two administrations.

There is only one key issue: the US policy on the peninsula.

The meeting lasted several hours, and in the afternoon of the same day (equivalent to the early morning of the 11th Beijing time), the White House press secretary and Westwood's campaign aides jointly held a press conference to announce that the incumbent and president-elect had reached agreement and consensus on several major decision-making issues, including economic stimulus plans, open trade policies, social and public welfare, defense budgets, withdrawal from Iran, and foreign policy.

Subsequently, the speakers of the two houses of Congress successively said that they would leave several major proposals for a vote after Westwood took office.

Although the statement issued by the U.S. government and Congress did not explicitly mention the Korean Peninsula policy, let alone whether it would support South Korea in launching a reunification war, Westwood and Frederick's agreement on key issues has contributed to the growing tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

On the night of 11 July, the US military dispatched an additional air and space expeditionary force to Guam.

Frederick announced at the White House that he would deploy additional USS Bush and USS Ford aircraft carrier battle groups to the Seventh Fleet by the end of the year, and deploy the USS Nimitz (CVN811, the fourth aircraft in the "Ford" class) aircraft carrier battle group to Guam. Together with the USS Washington aircraft carrier battle group, which has already been deployed in Guam, the United States has deployed an aircraft carrier battle group in the western Pacific! If necessary, the USS Clinton (CVN80, the third aircraft of the Ford-class) aircraft carrier battle group deployed at Pearl Harbor can reach the western Pacific within one week, the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier battle group deployed in San Diego can reach the western Pacific within 15 days, and the USS Stennis aircraft carrier battle group deployed in the Arabian Sea and the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier battle group deployed in the eastern Mediterranean can reach the western Pacific within 15 days.

Considering that aircraft carriers require regular maintenance, the US military can put into operation up to eight aircraft carrier battle groups in the western Pacific region.

Even so, the number of US military aviation battle groups is still 2 times that of the Republic!

Although the U.S. military did not send additional air and ground troops to South Korea. But the attitude is very clear. If necessary, the United States will send additional combat troops to South Korea.

13th. U.S. Secretary of State Leslie flew to Seoul on a special plane. Among those in his entourage was Kimberley, who had already been nominated by Westwood to serve as the first secretary of defense. The visit. It is recognized as a substantive move by the United States to actively promote the war on the peninsula. Although Leslie did not sign a document with South Korea to promote the war zone during his visit. But Leslie and Kimberley, who represented Westwood, made the most promises to South Korean President Yoo Jong-chun.

The reaction of North Korea can be imagined. On the same day, Kim Chol-nam ordered the troops near the ceasefire line to enter a state of combat readiness.

The outside world doesn't know that it is. That same evening. Shikawa Kitayama, the Japanese Foreign Minister disguised as a businessman, secretly arrives in Seoul. Hours of secret meetings with the President of South Korea, the US Secretary of State, and others =:.

Judging from the information obtained later. Kitasan Shikawa made a promise to Jungjun Yanagi in Seoul. If necessary, Japan will send troops into the war.

So far. The United States, Japan, and South Korea have jointly promoted the formation of a situation in the Korean Peninsula war zone.

In the early morning of the 4th, the DPRK foreign minister arrived in Beijing.

After meeting with Huang Guowei, Cui Zhicheng discussed with the Prime Minister of the Republic Gu Weimin for nearly three hours. In the morning, Cui Zhicheng accompanied Gu Weimin to the official residence of the vice head of state.

Because he received a call from Huang Guowei, Wang Yuanqing knew the purpose of Cui Zhicheng's special trip.

"My country has always insisted on resolving the issue by peaceful means." Wang Yuanqing was not very enthusiastic about the DPRK foreign minister, saying, "Over the years, we have been working hard to maintain stability and peace in the region and try our best to work for the benefit of the people of all countries in the region." Although the current situation is very tense, I am confident that if we work together, we can still avoid war. ”

"Your Excellency......" Cui Zhicheng looked very anxious.

Wang Yuanqing smiled faintly and said, "I also believe that the leaders of your country also hope to maintain a peaceful and stable situation. ”

"As Your Excellency said, we have been working for peace, and our leaders also hope to resolve disputes and contradictions through peaceful means, but ......," Choi Zhicheng sighed and said, "Our efforts have not yielded any results, and preparations for war are actively underway in the south, and we have received information that war is very likely to break out." ”

Wang Yuanqing frowned slightly, indicating that he didn't quite understand what Cui Zhicheng meant.

Cui Zhicheng was late for a moment and said: "We have received accurate information that the Japanese Foreign Minister secretly arrived in Seoul last night and had a secret meeting with Liu Zongchun and Leslie. ”

"The Japanese Foreign Minister went to Seoul?" Wang Yuanqing looked very surprised.

Cui Zhicheng nodded and said: "Hui=: It lasted for several hours, although I don't know what they talked about, but Yanagi Zongjunken's meeting with Kitayama Shikawa shows that the Southern Dynasty is actively cooperating with Japan and striving for Japan's support." ”

Wang Yuanqing let out a sigh and gave Gu Weimin a look.

"The Foreign Intelligence Agency received similar information that Kitayama Shikawa returned to Japan at dawn."

"It seems that war is really inevitable." Wang Yuanqing pondered for a while and said, "It's just the information we obtained

For the time being, the relationship between the United States, Japan, South Korea and the Republic of Korea is not clear, and it is impossible to take corresponding measures

"But ......"

"Your Excellency, you should know that it is impossible for us to make major decisions based on your country's side of the story."

"But we signed the Treaty of Amity and Mutual Assistance, and we ......"

"I know." Wang Yuanqing did not give Cui Zhicheng too many opportunities, "If war breaks out, we will fulfill our obligations in accordance with the treaty." The war has not yet broken out, and we can't attack a friendly country because of a war that has not broken out, right? Besides, the treaty does not oblige us to help your country in its aggression against other countries. ”

Cui Zhicheng was late for a moment and said, "We can provide relevant information to your country." ”

Wang Yuanqing nodded and said, "I believe that the leaders of your country do not want to solve the problem with war, and I also believe that your country provides local intelligence. Well, after we have the exact information, or the local information provided by your country has been confirmed, we will hold a high-level bilateral meeting to discuss a solution. ”

Speaking of which, Cui Zhicheng also knew that Wang Yuanqing would not make any substantive commitments.

After leaving the vice president's residence, Choe Zhicheng offered to meet with the head of the republic, but Gu Weimin refused the request of the North Korean foreign minister, citing Cho Yun-dong's poor health.

Seeing off the guests, Wang Yuanqing asked Jiao Shan to call Li Cunxun, who was left in the living room, over.

"Kitayama Shikawa did go to Seoul and promised Yanagi and Leslie in person that Japan would be willing to send troops to the war if the situation was unfavorable to the United States and South Korea after the war."

"What is Yoo Sojun's attitude?"

"Not exactly yes, it's just that Leslie is positive." Li Cunxun lit a cigarette and said, "Under the mediation between Leslie and Kimberly, Liu Zongchun agreed to provide battlefield information to Japan in a timely manner after the outbreak of the war, and set up military intelligence coordination centers at the Japanese charge d'affaires in Seoul and the South Korean charge d'affaires in Tokyo, so as to make preparations for the Japanese army's entry into the war in advance." Whether Liu Zongchun will let the Japanese army participate in the war mainly depends on the development of the war situation. ”

"In other words, if it is beneficial to the United States and South Korea, the Japanese army will not enter the war."

Li Cunxun nodded and said, "The situation is basically the same as what we expected, and the difference is not very big. ”

"Did you get Japan's battle plan?"

"It's going to take a few days." Li Cunxun took two puffs of his cigarette, "Just put the person back, the National Intelligence Department will definitely test Gu Shu Liangping's loyalty, and wait for us to arrange a few actions to let him gain his trust before launching the operation." At present, it seems that the United States will definitely actively participate in the war and assist the South Korean army in launching an offensive. As a result, the possibility of a war breaking out at the beginning of next month is not very high, mainly because it will take at least a month for the US military to complete its preparations for war. ”

"That is, the likelihood of a surprise attack is reduced."

"With US troops participating in the war, even if it does not launch a surprise attack, North Korea will not be able to hold out for half a month." Li Cunxun smiled faintly and said, "It is very likely that the US military will land in the rear of North Korea, and the South Korean army will be responsible for a frontal attack." With a two-pronged approach, Kim Chol-nam is lucky to be able to stay in Pyongyang for five days. ”

Wang Yuanqing pondered for a while and said, "Send someone to North Korea as soon as possible to obtain relevant information." Since the United States, Japan, and South Korea are fighting together, we must be mentally prepared to fight a large-scale war. ”

"North Korean intelligence doesn't mean much."

"Make a show." Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, "Cui Zhicheng was still arrogant when he saw Huang Guowei, thinking that we would take action immediately; When I saw Gu Weimin, I was a little more docile, but I still wanted to drag us into the water. We have to make a show and delay as much as possible, otherwise no one can guarantee that Tetsuo won't do stupid things. ”

"You mean, North Korea took the initiative to attack?"

Wang Yuanqing nodded and said: "Two days ago, Pei Chengyi gave a detailed introduction to the situation, North Korea's military deployment and position setting are all in preparation for the offensive, and the defense capability is very limited. If war cannot be avoided, Kim Chol-nam is likely to take the initiative to attack and buy time to drag us into the water. If we make clear our support, the consequences will be dire. ”

"From a purely military point of view, taking the initiative to attack is also the best option."

"The problem is, we can't just think about military issues." Wang Yuanqing smiled and said, "Winning the Korean War is only one of the goals, and completing peaceful reunification is the most important thing." If we take the initiative to attack, it will inevitably have an impact on the compatriots on the other side of the strait and make peaceful reunification even more difficult. Sometimes, morality is more important than anything else. ”

Li Cunxun nodded and didn't say much.

"By the way, how is the battle plan of the General Staff going?"

"It's almost done."

"Tell Xiang Linghui for me to hold a combat meeting as soon as possible." Wang Yuanqing sighed and said, "Since you want to fight, you must do it thoroughly, don't drag the mud and water!" ”

Li Cunxun nodded in agreement, and then got up to say goodbye.

War is inevitable, and what it will look like depends on who is better prepared.

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