On September 10, 4637 A.D., at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, Roosevelt went to Congress to be questioned by Congress. The U.S. military www.biquge.info was constantly defeated by the Chinese* army on the battlefield and suffered heavy losses. Coupled with the **** on the West Coast, many people in the U.S. Congress were already dissatisfied with Roosevelt. There were even people brewing and pushing a proposal of no confidence in Roosevelt, which made Roosevelt's rule a crisis.

"Your Excellency, why was our army defeated by the Chinese so easily? And so much to lose? We're on the verge of losing the entire Pacific Ocean, and even the entire West Coast. You must know that it was only last year that His Excellency the President asked Congress to allocate an additional amount of military spending on the grounds of strengthening armaments. Could it be that all those military spendings have been wasted? A lawmaker asked loudly.

"The military preparations of the United States are very productive, and the Pacific Fleet is the best fact. As for why we failed, this is a complete conspiracy of the Chinese. The Chinese have been planning a war against us for a long time. They attacked the Pacific Fleet, which led to heavy losses for the Pacific Fleet. Roosevelt replied. Even if he is president, he can only answer questions from members of Congress.

In this regard, Roosevelt was very envious of the Chinese emperor. Although he usually keeps accusing the Chinese Empire of being a backward and decadent feudal **** country. However, he envied the power of the Chinese emperor. No one dares to question the orders of the Chinese emperor, and his words are holy decrees, which will be carried out well. Unlike him, who is in Congress, he is subject to all kinds of constraints.

"And what's going on in San Diego? If the Hawaiian Islands were attacked, it would be excusable. However, the war had already broken out, and there was a precedent for the Hawaiian Islands, but it still failed. Moreover, this defeat caused great turmoil on the entire West Coast. Another MP jumped out again. Although Roosevelt built up a huge reputation for leading the United States out of the economic crisis, the opposition parties still did not want to pull him down. Although the interests of the United States are very important, their personal interests are still very important.

"The fiasco in San Diego cannot be blamed on the military. In this battle, the army has done its best. It's just that the strength of the Chinese is too strong. That's why we were defeated. President Roosevelt said.

"Your Excellency the President, according to what you mean, the strength of the Chinese* army is much stronger than ours? So why should we continue the war? Why can't we make peace with the Chinese? Even if we pay a part of the benefits, as long as we can withdraw from the war and protect our core interests, it will be a great victory. Another councillor said. The views of this parliamentarian also represent many people. Therefore, after he asked this question, many members of parliament nodded their heads one after another. These parliamentarians are almost all representatives of consortia and capitalists. Although the war can make some consortia rich, it is mainly related to the military industry. For most of the conglomerates, the war is still very bad for them.

"Indeed, the current military strength of the Chinese Empire is stronger than ours. Especially in the early days of the war, they defeated our army and further widened the gap between them and us. However, it is too early to throw in the towel now. The United States' great industrial power is transforming into military power, and it will all take time. Once our war potential breaks out, we may not be worse than the Chinese, and even if we cannot defeat the Chinese, there should still be no problem in protecting our interests. Moreover, the Chinese are very greedy. They are like hungry wolves that can't be fed, and if we take the initiative to make peace, they will definitely take the opportunity to open their mouths and make us lose a lot of profits. For the sake of the United States, for the sake of the future of the United States, we must continue the war and do our best to win the war. Roosevelt said. In his opinion, despite the current dangerous situation, the United States is in a difficult position. However, if the opportunity can be seized, the United States will not necessarily be defeated. It is not impossible for them to win in the end.

"Your Excellency, why do you think that our army can defeat the Chinese? The military strength of the Chinese has long been the first in the world. Now that the United States has suffered such a heavy defeat, it is simply impossible to defeat the Chinese. Therefore, the best way to make peace as soon as possible is to seek peace as soon as possible. Another lawmaker said.

"The best way to continue the war is to keep it going. Only in this way can the interests of the United States be safeguarded to the greatest extent. Otherwise, the United States will be reduced to a second-rate country. The Chinese Empire will never allow the United States to continue to threaten them. Therefore, we have no choice but to fight the Chinese to the end. Believe me, I will lead the United States to victory. Roosevelt insisted. He knew that many of these councillors were short-sighted. But that's the way the American system is, and he's going to have to convince these guys. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the United States to concentrate its strength on fighting this war with the Chinese Empire and winning this war.

"Humph! Your Excellency the President. If the war continues, how many people will we need to die? How much wealth is consumed? And in the end, it is not always possible to win. Everyone already knows how powerful the Chinese are. Despite Roosevelt's repeated assurances, there was still a lot of opposition. And that's just in Parliament. If it were in American society, I am afraid that there would be more opposition.

This interrogation was very unfavorable to Roosevelt. Although, because Roosevelt's Democratic Party has a lot of power in Congress, it can control the situation. However, this was a great blow to the prestige that Roosevelt had painstakingly built. In particular, the people's support for Roosevelt has plummeted. If he didn't find a way, maybe the next presidential election, Roosevelt wouldn't have a chance.

Back in the White House, Roosevelt summoned Hopkins. Now, Hopkins has become Roosevelt's most relied on aid. Even, Roosevelt had the idea of having Hopkins assassinate him as Secretary of Commerce and serve him exclusively.

"Hopkins, the situation is terrible for us right now. Those short-sighted guys just want to make peace with the Chinese. The Chinese have painstakingly planned this war and have not completely defeated us, how can they give up? If we seek peace with China, we will not only pay a heavy price and lose huge benefits, but will also completely lose the opportunity to become a world hegemon. I dare to conclude that if we were to make peace with the Chinese, they would put forward extremely harsh conditions that we would not be able to accept. Roosevelt complained.

Although Roosevelt was one of the most outstanding presidents of the United States, he was still a man of flesh and blood. On the podium of Congress, he needs to be questioned by the legislators with a smile on his face, and he can't get angry no matter what kind of questions those fools ask. However, in private, he still needs to vent the anger in his heart.

"Yes, Your Excellency, those short-sighted fellows will hurt America. Now in the United States, there is no other opportunity. The Chinese will never allow a country that could threaten them to exist. Therefore, only by defeating China in the war can we have a chance to break this crisis. Hopkins said.

Roosevelt shook his head and said with some frustration: "Our army, the losses are too great. I am afraid that for a long time to come, it will not be possible to launch a counterattack against the Chinese. Being able to hold the west coast and not be landed by the Chinese is probably the greatest guarantee that the army can make. As for the rest, it is simply not possible to hope for extravagance. We have to use other ways to hold back the Chinese and buy us more time. In this way, we have a chance of winning. ”

"Your Excellency, since the outbreak of war, we have contacted the Russians. However, because of our fiasco, the Russians obviously had other thoughts. They feared that we would be defeated quickly, so they were reluctant to wage war against the Chinese Empire. There are even indications that the Russians were ready to expand westward, after the German blitzkrieg on Poland. Hopkins said.

"Damn old Maozi, tell them that they must fulfill their promise and launch an attack on the Chinese Empire. Otherwise, they don't want to get the slightest bit of support from the United States. From today, support for the Russians will be suspended, and whenever they go to war against the Chinese Empire, they will resume their support. In addition, tell them that the United States will never yield to the Chinese Empire, and that this war will continue until we defeat the Chinese, let them put a hundred and twenty hearts. Roosevelt said.

At a time when the United States was faced with such a dire situation, he could only hit the Russians with his ideas. The United States did not give so much support to the Russians in vain, and it was time to recoup the investment. If Soviet Russia can launch a large-scale attack on the Chinese Empire, then China's eyes may be pinned down on the Eurasian continent, the invasion of the United States will be slowed down, and his pressure will not be so great.

"Yes, Your Excellency the President, I will contact the Soviet and Russian sides and urge them to fulfill their commitments and launch an attack on the Chinese Empire as soon as possible." Hopkins said. He also knows how important this is to the United States. (To be continued.) )