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Chapter 95 The Great Commander’s Spiritual Mentor (Second update, please collect it)

Uh……

Well, you are a legend!

Truman took a deep breath from his cigar, exhaled the smoke, and said.

"This matter is indeed a legend, but Li, in fact, it might be better if you keep that batch of arms."

Li Yian was stunned by Truman's suggestion, which was obviously beyond his expectation.

"what?"

"North Borneo."

Truman said directly.

"I know you bought the North Borneo Company. Maybe I can provide some help when the war is over, but the British will definitely try their best to stop you, so I think you should do your part in the war. strength."

As a typical politician, Truman knew exactly what he should do. His suggestion made Li Yi'an feel a little confused and said.

"Do your best? Harry, what do you mean?"

Truman, holding a cigar, looked at Li Yian and said.

"Just get involved in the war."

"participate……"

Li Yian asked with a slight frown.

"How do I get involved? I'm just a company."

"The North Borneo Company is not a simple company. My friend, he owns his own colony. If you want to ensure that that land will always belong to you after the war, participating in this war is to ensure that you What's best for your personal interests, after all, as a participant, we have to ensure your interests, and I mean the United States."

Truman looked directly at Li Yian and said in a serious tone.

"After all, the United States is also a victorious country. The United States will ensure its own interests and will also ensure the victory of the victor."

Truman's words made Li Yian fall into deep thought, and he suddenly realized that his situation was really a bit small.

In the past, he thought that he was just a "company", but he overlooked one point. He was a company with colonies, and to a certain extent, he was also a participating country in the war. No, he should be a party participating in the war.

If you can join the war, doesn't it mean that after the war, you can join the ranks of the warring countries and join the ranks of claims against Japan!
  I'm going!
  At this moment, Li Yian became a little uneasy.

Despite the claims against Japan, North Borneo could obtain funds for post-war reconstruction. But more importantly, he could enter Japan as a victorious nation.

Drunk orchid under Mount Fuji!
  This is the dream of hundreds of millions of Chinese people!

Thinking of this, Li Yian said.

"It seems that I don't have an army involved, and if the army is involved, the expenditure required would probably be quite high."

His words made Truman laugh.

"Lee, my friend, I mean to let you participate in it, instead of fighting the Japanese. Many things focus on participation. There is no problem if you don't have an army. You can recruit a mercenary army. I heard that in Cuba there is Many overseas Chinese would not refuse if they had the opportunity to fight the Japanese. Three years ago, Cuba declared war on the Axis powers. Batista signed an agreement with the United States, allowing the United States to build an airport in Cuba to protect Shipping in the Caribbean, well, I guess the military wouldn’t mind training a North Borneo Commando there, who will take part in the Allied counterattack on Borneo when the time comes!”

When the words fell, Truman leaned back on the sofa contentedly and took a puff of his cigar. A few months ago, he would not be able to give this advice, but now, as the future vice president of the United States, he can give some suggestion.     And this is not a suggestion, but a promise!

This commitment is his reward for friendship.

As an outstanding politician, Truman knew very well what the essence of a transaction is, which is giving. Only after giving can one take back.

"Harry, thank you for your suggestion, I will seriously consider it."

Li Yian nodded, does this kind of thing still need to be considered?
  It’s not necessary at all!
  Originally, he planned to wait until after the war to lay out North Borneo, but now Truman's suggestion allowed him to see a new opportunity. As long as he seizes this opportunity, whether the British want it or not, North Borneo will be his.

what?
  The British won't do it?
  Get my army out first!
  Then they no longer discussed matters in North Borneo, but instead talked about politics in Washington and those politicians, which naturally led to the issue that Truman was most concerned about.

"Lee, you know, now I have been announced by Mr. President as his running partner and future vice presidential candidate, just like your original prediction."

A prediction for the future!

This is exactly why Truman asked Li Yi'an to come to Washington, because his advice is really needed, or in other words, it is not just advice, but his prediction of the future.

"But, as his campaign partner, should I do something? After all, this is our campaign!"

Pursing his lips, Li Yian took another puff of the cigar, then gently pushed away the smoke in front of him with his hand and said.

"Harry, Mr. President, why did I choose you?"

"This……"

After thinking for a while, Truman said.

"Actually, the president's original preference should have been the original Vice President Wallace, but Henry's too liberal style caused people in the party to exclude him, and the internal battle is fierce now, so the president chose me out of balance. After all, I have no obvious traces of faction, I am just a vice presidential candidate acceptable to all parties, and this arrangement is mainly to win the election."

Truman knew his role very well, which is why he refused outright when Roosevelt called him.

"Actually, I didn't accept the president's nomination at the beginning. I didn't accept it until the president told me that if I didn't accept it, it might lead to a split within the party, and I would need to take responsibility for it."

Having said that, Truman set his sights on Li Yi'an. This guy had predicted all this a long time ago. He chose to accept it, not just because of responsibility, but more importantly... the White House.

A man is a boy until he dies. Who can be without a little bit of ambition?
  Although Truman failed to receive a college education and had previously run a clothing store that went bankrupt, as a failed businessman and barely competent politician, he was certainly not willing to miss such an opportunity.

Even if he cannot become president in the future, retiring from politics as vice president will be enough to make his life complete.

"Yes, Harry, you are just a person to balance all parties, and what does Mr. President need?"

Looking at Harry, Li Yian asked.

"He needs someone who will not take away his glory, or who will not pose any threat to his next term!"

Truman answered directly.

"In that case, what do you think you should do?"

Li Yian said while looking at the mascot in front of him with a smile.

"Let me tell you a story..."

(End of this chapter)