"Hold the Americas? Do you want to give up Hawaii? Hopkins said with a sneer. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

"Your Excellency, Hawaii is not part of the United States in the first place. Now, it is under the occupation of the Chinese. The Chinese have deployed a large number of troops in Hawaii, including a large number of warplanes and naval ships, and we simply cannot afford to retake Hawaii. Even if we rush into a war to get back to Hawaii, we will probably have to pay a heavy price, which is not cost-effective. Attorney General Robert H. Jackson said.

Despite the importance of Hawaii's geographical location, many Americans do not consider Hawaii to be the 50th state of the United States. Hawaii was truly incorporated into the United States after World War II. Therefore, for many senior U.S. officials, giving up Hawaii is not a big deal. As long as this war can be ended, even if it is worth giving up.

"Having given up Hawaii, the Chinese were able to put a bayonet directly on our stomachs. When the time comes, the security of the United States will no longer be guaranteed. Hopkins said. He very much disagrees with these guys' views.

"Now the Chinese are not just putting bayonets on our stomachs, but are dropping bombs on our homeland. It is in the best interest of the United States to end this war. Vice President John Nance Ghana said.

President Roosevelt felt a little headache, and he really didn't know what to say to these short-sighted guys. They only saw the impact of the war on the United States, and saw what kind of situation the United States would face if it was defeated in the war. However, they did not think about what they would gain if the United States won the war.

"Gentlemen, it's not that if we want to make peace with the Chinese, they will agree to make peace with us. We want to keep the Americas, and if the Chinese want to maintain their hegemony, they will not let us dominate the Americas. President Roosevelt said patiently.

"Your Excellency, we can always try. Perhaps, the Chinese will agree. Commerce Secretary Jesse Holman Jones said. In their opinion, it is not a bad thing to come into contact with the Chinese Empire.

"Well, gentlemen, I know whose interests you represent. Well, get in touch with me, and tomorrow I'd like to meet John Pont Morgan Jr. and John D. Rockefeller Jr. I would like to talk to them about this personally. Roosevelt said.

These two little Johns are at the helm of the Morgan consortium and the Rockefeller consortium respectively, and the major consortia in the United States are all around these two consortia. As long as these two consortia can be convinced, then all problems will be solved.

"Yes, Your Excellency." Vice President John Nance Garner nodded.

Subsequently, these senior officials of the U.S. government all took their leave. Obviously, President Roosevelt was going to talk to the masters behind them, so naturally there was no need for them to say anything more. Because no matter how much they say, it won't work, it's just a waste of time.

The next day, President Roosevelt met with John Pont Morgan Jr. and John D. Rockefeller Jr. in his office.

"Good morning, gentlemen, and it's a pleasure to meet you." President Roosevelt smiled. Although he is the president of the United States, his presidency is nothing in front of the helm of the two largest conglomerates in the United States. In the United States, where money is paramount, money is eternal. The politics of the United States are basically in the hands of these rich people. Those members of Congress and even senior government officials are just spokesmen for them. Even the president of the United States is affected by them.

"Your Excellency, good morning." Morgan and Rockefeller were still very humble and low-key in front of President Roosevelt. After all, President Roosevelt was not only the nominal supreme leader of the United States, but also one of the most prominent presidents in American history.

After some pleasantries, their conversation inevitably got to the point, and they began to talk about the current battle situation. Morgan and Rockefeller are both concerned about the current situation, and they have a lot of investments in Australia and the Philippines. However, as these two places have been occupied by the Chinese Empire, their investment in these places has also been lost.

"Two gentlemen, the current situation is indeed very unfavorable for the Republic of America. It's like a stock that has gone through a constant rise and started to fall. However, there must be an end to the decline. Even if it hasn't hit rock bottom yet, I believe it will soon be back on the rise. We've been catching up on all fronts. The gap between us and the Chinese is also narrowing rapidly. Even if it is convenient, the Chinese will have the upper hand for some time to come. However, it won't be long before we can catch up with them across the board.

I have to admit that the Emperor of the Chinese Empire was a very wise and far-sighted leader. He took a poor country and a country that took only a few decades to become the world's number one power. And to play the whole world in applause, so that our countries have suffered so much in this war. As an American, I hated him very much. Because he made a lot of Americans die on the battlefield. However, as a leader, I have to admire him, he is definitely a great man.

It's just that his ambition is too big. He almost wanted to bring the whole world under his rule. This is unacceptable for the United States. In addition, if the Chinese's ambitions are realized, I am afraid that it will also be a disaster for various consortia. The Chinese are very good at plundering other people's wealth by force or administrative means.

Therefore, only by finding a way to defeat the Chinese empire and thwart their ambitions can the United States have a better future. The Chinese are determined to win the world hegemon. Even if we want to pay a certain price and then get out of the way, that's unlikely. The Chinese emperor would not allow a state capable of threatening their hegemony to exist. On the contrary, if we defeat the Chinese Empire with all our might. Then, in the post-war world, we will become the master, or even replace the Chinese Empire, as the hegemon of the world. When the time comes, the United States will reap even greater benefits. And the various consortia in the United States will inevitably gain more benefits because of this.

So, I hope you will continue to support me, support the United States, and carry this war on. In this case, it will be very beneficial to the United States and to all of you. President Roosevelt said. His words reveal his firmness.

Morgan and Rockefeller did not immediately take a stand, but rather recalled President Roosevelt's words. They had to admit that President Roosevelt's words were very right and very seductive. However, they are businessmen, and they have to think about more. If you win, it's good for everyone. However, if it fails, the consequences will be unimaginable! Businessmen always want to be able to make a steady profit and leave themselves a way back, which is undoubtedly the best. If it fails, there is still a chance to make a comeback. However, President Roosevelt clearly wanted them to put their lives into it!

"Your Excellency, although we very much hope that the United States will win this war. However, the current situation is very unfavorable for us! If the United States loses this war, we will lose completely. If we can end this war, perhaps we will pay a big price. However, it's better than losing everything. Morgan said.

"Your Excellency, that's what I mean." Rockefeller echoed.

President Roosevelt nodded, knowing that these two old fellows were not so easily convinced.

"Gentlemen, I understand what you mean. However, I hope that you will fully support me, for the sake of the United States and for your own interests. I assure you that I will lead the United States to victory in this war as much as possible. Roosevelt assured.

Both Morgan and Rockefeller frowned, and President Roosevelt's words were tantamount to forcing them to the point where they had to take a stand.

"Your Excellency, we are Americans, and we naturally hope that the United States will win the war. We are also ready to support you fully. However, the situation in which the United States finds itself now makes it difficult for us to believe that the United States can win the war. Morgan said. Although Roosevelt promised to do his best to win, Morgan did not believe in this guarantee at all, and it was not binding at all. Even if the United States loses in the end, they can't kill President Roosevelt, right? That's no use at all.

"Your Excellency President, we can contact the Chinese through informal channels, and as long as their conditions are not too harsh, we may not be able to accept their conditions." In this case, it will be very beneficial to the United States. Rockefeller said.

President Roosevelt knew there was no way he could get these two guys to change their minds. However, he also believes that the ambitions of the Chinese will not be so easily satisfied. Even if Morgan and Rockefeller were to contact the Chinese Empire, it would not have any effect.

"Well, gentlemen, I have no objection to you making private contacts with the Chinese. It's just that I still don't think the Chinese will make peace with us. President Roosevelt said.

Because the two sides reached an agreement on this issue, Roosevelt had a very happy conversation with Morgan and Rockefeller. (To be continued.) )