"This is also in the interests of the United States, right?" Zhang Chi continued to add fuel to the fire: "And it also beats multiple shots in one fell swoop. On the one hand, this does not affect the US military's battle in the Philippines. On the other hand, the Japanese fought with the Chinese troops as President Roosevelt wished on the Chinese battlefield... If the United States hopes to use this to weaken Japan's strength, then the goal will be achieved. More importantly, because of our offense, the Japanese cannot organize effective defenses on Ryuhuang Island and Okinawa Island... Look, it is good for the United States and China!"

"This idea is great!" Halsey nodded and said, "As a soldier, I am certainly willing to do this, because it can save many soldiers from bleeding and sacrificing on the battlefield. But... I'm not sure what those politicians will think!"

Halsey didn't explain it clearly, but Zhang Chi knew what it meant.

Since the Chinese Expeditionary Force entered the Pacific War Zone, Chinese troops have never independently attacked a certain island or carried out a certain strategic task... Whether it is the army or the navy to fight, they must be under the command system of the US military. Of course, in combat, Zhang Chi often commands the US military in turn, but in the situation, the US military commands the expeditionary force. Even the 50th Division, which is also a Chinese army, has been unwilling to be transferred to Rabaul and merge with the New Seventh Army... However, this is understandable. The 50th Division helped MacArthur's US Army defeat MacArthur, and MacArthur is unwilling to transfer such a capable force to the navy command.

The reason is that although the US military has a superior sense of superiority and is accustomed to the superior command of the top team. But more importantly, the US military is worried that it will not be able to control this Chinese force.

That's why Halsey said, "I'm not sure what those politicians will think!"

But in fact, let alone those politicians, even Halsey felt a sense of silence... The reason was that he felt that the Chinese colonel in front of him was too surprising. A small number of Chinese teams in his hands were like heavenly soldiers and generals, and it was not an exaggeration to call it the backbone of the Pacific battlefield.

So, if he really led such an army to become independent from the US military... who knows what would happen?!

But Halsey soon thought of General Patton's words: "All the equipment of this Chinese team comes from the United States. At any time, as long as the United States interrupts its supply, they will not be able to fight any battle, and of course they will not pose a threat to the United States!"

Thinking of this, Halsey felt relieved again.

In addition, what Zhang Chi said is indeed right... At this time, the US Navy and Army were dragged in the Philippines and could not escape. Only the Chinese team could attack Ryuhuang Island, Okinawa Island. Letting the Chinese team attack Ryuhuang Island and Okinawa Island is beneficial to the United States without any harm... On the other hand, the situation of the Allied forces on the African battlefield is unclear, so this suggestion can be said to hit the nail on the United States!

So Halsey nodded and said, "Very good, Colonel, I will report your suggestion to Washington. Regardless of the final result, I hope you can be prepared to enter the island of Pereliero, do you agree?"

"Of course!" Zhang Chi shook hands with Halsey with satisfaction.

The military situation was urgent. As soon as Halsey flew back to the flagship "Essex" aircraft carrier, he immediately sent Zhang Chi's suggestions and even the benefits of doing so in detail to Washington... This is rare, because this incident has no direct relationship with the current war, and the wartime communication channel is very nervous. At this time, he would send a telegram with a detailed description of the reason far exceeding the general military intelligence to Washington, thousands of miles away. This is simply a pity that it is almost misleading the fighter jet.

But Halsey felt it was worth it, and he believed that Roosevelt would understand his approach.

Halsey's telegram caused a stir in Washington. Senior generals including Naval Operations Minister Ernest did not understand Halsey's approach, and they all expressed their reproach for Halsey's approach, which not only "disobeyed" or could be said to be "questioning" high-level command.

It's really okay for them to think so, because although the U.S. Navy and Army have a bad relationship, they will grab resources, funds, etc. when formulating combat plans, but after the combat plans are settled, they feel that they should put down the dispute and move in a consistent direction for national interests.

However, Halsey first suggested canceling the "Dead Chess 2" plan that was already on the string (the US military called the attack on Pelliou and other islands the "Dead Chess 2" plan), and then changing the existing strategy to shift the strategic focus to the Philippines.

"Mr. President!" Ernest said with a frown: "First of all, I don't think that the Chinese should agree to the conditions. They are trying to use the victory of the battlefield to control our decisions. This is not allowed in itself. If this precedent is set, there will be more situations like this in the future. Secondly, for General Halsey... I think he should not still consider issues based on the interests of the navy. This is when the navy and the army are in harmony..."

"Kin (Ernest's abbreviation)!" Roosevelt interrupted Ernest with a headache and said, "Maybe we should consider it from another perspective... General Halsey did this not for his own selfishness, nor did he only care about the interests of the navy from the perspective of the navy. He did this precisely for the interests of the United States!"

"This is hard to understand, Mr. President!" Ernest said in confusion: "I think we have taken all the issues into consideration and have formulated a combat plan based on this..."

"I've concealed some information!" Roosevelt had to admit this.

In fact, Roosevelt did not intend to hide it for long from the beginning, because once Japan launched a large-scale attack on China, Roosevelt's lies would be self-defeating.

"What?" Ernest opened his mouth wide in surprise.

"Yes!" Roosevelt nodded and said, "What the Chinese colonel is right. The Japanese are indeed preparing to attack China, and the Japanese army is just bluffing in the Philippines... I hope China can consume part of the Japanese's strength, so that we will suffer less casualties in the future, do you understand?"

This could not help but cause a riot in the conference room, but they soon became quiet again, because most of them felt that the president was right and in the interests of the United States, so they did not think that Roosevelt was wrong in doing this.

The problem is, now there seems to be a little accident.

(To be continued.)
Chapter completed!