It is not the Republic that is paying attention to Japan, but the United States. [No pop-up novel network]

After the diplomatic statement by the provisional government of North Korea, Frederick invited Westwood to the White House. In half a month, Westwood will be in the White House.

By law, Westwood must form a cabinet one week before taking office.

The biggest problem in forming a cabinet is not to select more than 30 key officials, including one minister, but to get the majority support of the president's nominees in both houses of Congress.

Unlike Frederick's government, Westwood's Democratic Party did not hold many seats in Congress.

Because the president cannot be involved in all state affairs in every detail, and most of the government work is handled by senior cabinet officials such as the secretary of state, except for major decisions, the selection of cabinet officials determines the basic policies of the government and also determines the fundamental interests of various interest groups.

Westwood has been based in Washington since December 2024.

In addition to occasionally attending public events and discussing important matters with Frederick, Westwood's main job is to negotiate with party leaders, leaders of both houses of Congress, and major interest groups to determine the cabinet candidates.

Because the Secretary of State is the "leader" of the Cabinet, the first thing that needs to be determined is the Secretary of State.

Normally, the president nominates a capable, strong-wielding person who has close ties to major groups and who enjoys the public's trust as secretary of state. Clinton's Albright, George W. Bush's Powell and Rice, Jabell and Roddick's Lynch, and Frederick's Leslie were all brilliant secretaries of state. In outside terms, a good president is not as good as a good secretary of state. This shows the importance of the Secretary of State in the political situation in the United States.

After several rounds of consultations. Westwood's nominee, Philip Rudlin, was supported by a majority of members of Congress.

As early as 1 year ago. When Jappel was elected president. At a young age, Brooklyn has the opportunity to become the youngest secretary of state in U.S. history. Then. Brudrin declined Jabbel's invitation and decided to stay in Georgia as governor. It used to be incredible for many people. Look at it from the perspective of the present. There was nothing wrong with the choice of Bruder Woodland. Perhaps as early as 1C years ago. Brooklyn saw that Japeel would not lead the United States out of the crisis. It will also drag the United States into the abyss.

In order to persuade the politician who had been governor for 18 years to join the cabinet. Westwood "looked at the thatched house". It's almost time to "step on the iron hoof".

Brooklyn became Secretary of State. Westwood's domestic and foreign policies are basically finalized.

Unlike the vast majority of American politicians. Brooklyn has never advocated a confrontation with China. It even opposes blockade and encirclement of China. He advocates improving relations with China. Jointly building the SHKP World Order. After the outbreak of the Great Depression. Brooklyn visited China five times in three years. We will do our best to improve relations with China. According to the state government's published data. 8 years from 20177 to 2024. In the case of the national economy shrinking by nearly 17 places. Georgia's local economy grew by 72 percent. Although the average annual growth rate is less than 1%. But it's already a miracle in the middle of a miracle.

Economic aspects. Brooklyn has long advocated the restoration of market order under the guidance of government policies and limited intervention. We resolutely oppose the use of trade barriers, trade sanctions, and other means to block the channels through which goods from other countries enter the US market. They are also opposed to undermining the principle of free trade in the name of protecting the U.S. economy.

Militarily, Brooklyn advocates a "limited defense policy," that is, on the basis of ensuring US national security, it should make the best use of existing resources to enhance US national defense strength, avoid arms races with China, Russia, and other major powers, enhance military exchanges and military mutual trust with all countries, including China, and fundamentally ensure US security through the establishment of a "global collective security system."

Overall, Brooklyn's political advocacy was more active, enlightened, and pragmatic.

In addition to Brooklyn, the cabinet members who have been confirmed are Economy Minister Fira, Labor Minister Takako Kitajima, Japanese American, Finance Minister Rafael Black, Industry Minister Doblin, and others. Of the several key ministers, the only one who has not been identified is the Pentagon's owner, the Secretary of Defense.

According to Democratic tradition, Westwood's two nominees for defense secretary are both "civilian."

The two houses of Congress have rejected two nominations, and the majority of congressmen, including some Democratic congressmen, believe that a retired general should be selected to serve as defense secretary in order to cope with all kinds of contingencies, promote military reform, and lay the foundation for building an army capable of defending national security and national interests.

Westwood's third submission was still a "civilian", not a retired general.

It seems that Westwood does not intend to make concessions to anyone and any force when it comes to the selection of defense secretary.

The "confrontation" between the president and Congress has aroused great concern in the major news media in the United States, including the Republic in the interior, and other countries with close ties with the United States.

In the U.S. Cabinet, the Secretary of Defense is second only to the Secretary of State and is the principal decision-maker on defense policy.

Westwood's resolute nomination of "civilians" made it clear that he wanted to get rid of the influence of the military and arms groups and adopt a more moderate foreign policy. The Republican-dominated Congress "hopes" the presidential nomination to withdraw

, indicating that arms interest groups do not want to lose the big cake in their hands.

The United States is at a critical stage in its military reform, and the direction of its policy will determine the fate of dozens of major military scientific research.

BX Bomber, ABF Fighter, NAF Navy Carrier-based Air Dominance Fighter, CXX Transport Aircraft, EX Multi-Role Air Command System, KCEE Future Air Supply Platform, ABII Air Unmanned Combat Platform, ARHXX Future Gunship, VX Joint Rotary-Wing Combat Platform, MXX Advanced Main Battle Tank, AGSS Future Armored Platform System, MAT Advanced Individual Tactical Weapon System, CV0011 Future Marine Aviation Combat Platform, CGXX Multi-Mission Large Maritime Combat Platform, DDGXX Future Missile Destroyer, CGX Advanced Multipurpose Maritime Combat Platform, S1 Future Underwater Combat Platform and other weapons projects under development or about to be launched all require strong policy support.

It's hard to imagine that a calculating civilian would invest trillions in research and development on so many military projects.

There is less than one time left for Westwood, and less than one for both houses of Congress to be exact. The president and Congress "confronted", and in the end it was definitely Congress, not the president, who was defeated.

Normally, the president and Congress will compromise on the last day of the deadline, with Congress backing the president's proposed secretary of defense, and the president committing to congressionally supported candidates in several key positions in the Department of Defense.

The Cabinet roster is not the only issue that Westwood needs to address.

"That is, China is picking things up?"

Frederick nodded and said, "It was expected that China would bomb Jeju Island on the 7th, but now it seems that it will be at least twenty-four hours earlier, and the landing time is likely to be advanced to the 8th." ”

"What is Japan's attitude?" Westwood rubbed his temples.

Although there are more than 0 days left before taking office, Westwood has basically replaced Frederick in major decisions.

After determining that China would attack Jeju Island ahead of schedule, Westwood offered to "drag Japan into the water." The president-elect also came up with the idea: send submarines into the Yellow Sea, disperse China's submarine forces, ensure the safety of Japan's strategic nuclear submarines, and provide Japan with the courage to send troops to the Korean Peninsula.

Frederick smiled bitterly and said, "There is still no response, and Murakami Sadamasa has not given us a positive answer." ”

"What exactly does he want?" Westwood gritted his teeth and said, "If Japan doesn't send troops, we'll just have to watch China sweep across the Korean Peninsula." ”

"I've prepared the C.I.A. to get Yoo Jong-chun out of South Korea at any time."

"It's not time yet." Westwood sighed, "We have to try to find a way to get Japan into the war." ”

"Unless we agree to all the conditions put forward by Murakami, and we have to prepare for the worse, Japan will definitely not send troops."

Westwood smiled bitterly and said: "You are right, Murakami Sadamasa is determined to strictly maintain neutrality, even if we meet the conditions set by Japan, he will put forward new demands, and even ask us to transfer several strategic nuclear submarines and dozens of strategic bombers." ”

Frederick sneered and didn't say anything more.

"If necessary, we should try to overthrow Sadamasa Murakami."

"Military coup?"

Westwood nodded, indicating that was what he meant.

"It's too late to do it now." Frederick did not take into account the idea of the president-elect, nor did he give the president-elect much face, "Behind the Murakami Sadamasa is the Murakami family, which is deeply rooted in the Japanese army, and the chances of a successful military coup are very slim." Even if the coup succeeds and overthrows Murakami, Japan will be mired in civil strife and even a civil war on an unprecedented scale. No matter what kind of civil war Japan played, I'm afraid China is the happiest, right? Even if the civil war did not break out, the new government quickly suppressed the army that supported Murakami, and uprooted the Murakami family, and it would take months for Japan to complete its preparations for war. Will China let the war on the peninsula drag on for months? If that were the case, China would not have attacked Jeju Island before attacking Seoul. ”

Although Westwood was a little annoyed, he had to admit Frederick's analysis.

Before Westwood could speak, the phone on the desk rang.

Frederick was a little late and picked up the phone handset. "I'm Frederick...... What the...... Understand, immediately convene a cabinet meeting...... Yes, come to the White House immediately, and I'll have the secretary inform the other officials...... Okay, I'll have the secretary prepare...... Yes, fifteen minutes later. ”

Seeing Frederick's face, Westwood knew something terrible had happened.

Putting down the microphone, Frederick smiled bitterly and said: "The Tokyo garrison surrounded the 'military headquarters', and Murakami Sadamasa returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion under the cover of the guards, and the important members of the 'military headquarters', including several generals, were secretly taken away by the garrison. Without asking, Murakami is much more powerful than we thought. ”

Although Westwood usually calmed down, he still couldn't help but show a look of extreme shock at this time