America 1919-Chapter 1803 - 688: The Dirtiest Meeting in This World
Harry Hopkins sat amidst these people, feeling shocked once again.
Initially, he thought that his position had allowed him to see the truth of the world clearly.
But at this moment, Harry Hopkins realized an important truth: what he knew was probably not even the tip of the iceberg.
Just like now, Winston Churchill was discussing with Franklin Roosevelt about how to get the United States to join the war.
It must be understood that such negotiations often had to touch upon justice, with everyone verbally insisting on fighting against Germany’s aggressive actions.
But right now, Winston Churchill was clearly telling Franklin Roosevelt that if the United States could join the war,
they could concede certain benefits in Europe.
Everything on the European battlefield was business here.
Franklin Roosevelt made it clear to Winston Churchill.
"Join the war, the United States will definitely participate, but not now. We must wait for the public sentiment for joining the war to rise more.
At the same time, we need to wait until Europe is in even worse shape; only then can we smoothly participate in Europe’s economic reconstruction!"
"So when exactly should we wait until?" Winston Churchill was very concerned about this matter.
Germany was now bombing the United Kingdom daily, and although there was retaliation, the battlefield was happening on British soil, making it hard for the United Kingdom to bear the current losses!
"Of course, until my authority reaches its peak!" Franklin Roosevelt said with a boastful smile.
Just when their discussion reached a stalemate, Harry Hopkins heard another shocking piece of news.
"The Venus Strategy Department has just intercepted a message!"
Donnie spoke at this moment.
Everyone turned their eyes to Donnie.
They knew for sure the intelligence Donnie shared here wasn’t trivial!
Under everyone’s gaze, Donnie casually said: "Japan is currently discussing a military action to sneak attack Pearl Harbor!"
"What?"
Harry Hopkins, despite telling himself not to be surprised by whatever news he heard here,
was still immensely shocked at this moment.
Then Harry Hopkins looked towards Secretary of the Navy, Frank Norris.
"Secretary, we should immediately take countermeasures now!"
After saying this, Harry Hopkins found that everyone in this room was looking at him with eyes that revealed stupidity.
Franklin Roosevelt awkwardly asked Harry Hopkins to sit down.
Then, looking excitedly at Donnie, said, "Block, is this intelligence accurate?"
Donnie nodded and said: "The Strategic Department has analyzed this message; Japan is very likely to do this.
Firstly, the advance on the battlefield has given the radical faction in the Japanese military absolute power, granting them excessive confidence and a spirit of adventure.
Secondly, Japan’s actions in Asia have severely violated United States interests in the East, coupled with the previous downfall of the Rothschild family.
Which led to a series of economic sanctions on Japan by the United States, restricting essential strategic materials needed for war such as oil and steel.
Thirdly, Japan had formulated a strategy of northward and southward advance before the war, and now their northward strategy is facing severe obstruction. They must focus on the southward strategy to ensure battlefield advantage.
This is when the strategic significance of Pearl Harbor becomes apparent; only by destroying America’s Pearl Harbor can they implement their southward strategy.
Lastly, it is an intrinsic issue of Japan itself, being an island nation with limited domestic resources, especially strategic resources related to war like oil, rubber, iron ore. Since Japan can no longer acquire these strategic resources from the United States,
they must find new suitable places."
Donnie’s words plunged the crowd into thought, as everyone analyzed the matter Donnie mentioned.
After a long time, Franklin Roosevelt smiled first: "If that’s the case, then it’s really great.
As long as Japan destroys Pearl Harbor, then domestic enthusiasm for joining the war in the United States can reach its peak!"
Harry Hopkins couldn’t help but look at Franklin Roosevelt, wanting to remind him of what he was saying.
Now, he was talking about Japan preparing to attack where tens of thousands of American soldiers were stationed.
And strategic materials worth billions of US Dollars!
Now hearing Franklin Roosevelt’s attitude after hearing this news, he planned to watch the event unfold!
Frank Norris also said at this time: "If that’s the case, then after the meeting is over, I will dispatch a group of Navy upper and middle ranks who oppose our interests to Pearl Harbor."
Harry Hopkins looked at Frank Norris in a daze.
Just this year, he had talked about treating the United States Navy as his own family at the inauguration ceremony.
Every member of the Navy was his family.
And now...
Donnie said: "Furthermore, Japan’s sneak attack this time will surely cause heavy losses to the Navy’s battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and planes. Next, I will instruct Ares Military Industry, Trident Shipyard, and Hermes Airlines to accelerate production, trying to make up for these losses as soon as possible!"
