However, this is not the case.
Wu Tingyan got so much aid, but it didn’t change. Many senior officials resigned angrily out of disgust. When Vice President Ruan Yushou was promoted and demoted, he transferred him out of the finance minister. When he tried to contain Wu’s fake reforms, he couldn’t deceive people. The morale of the army was finally sluggish
Because Notting and Washington didn’t look at the improvement of the US-U.S.-U.S. negotiations, they almost completed the negotiation on the amount of American aid. In the earlier period of the White House, Eugene Sterley, the head of Stanford Research Institute, sent a special financial delegation, which actually put "understanding" the Saigon government first. Notting asked Washington to meet Wu Tingyan’s views as much as possible.
They returned to Washington to give a report on the actual representative Nortin’s point of view, recognizing that with the deterioration of the situation, the Saigon government’s army needs to increase to 270,000, and the United States will increase its aid by 420,000 US dollars. Please note that this is military aid, and it is also proposed to increase its economic aid by 1.2 billion US dollars … "
"Can this aid be effective?"
"I can tell everyone that in the past few years, the US government’s massive US aid has not achieved the desired results. Saigon’s politics, corruption and unpopularity have reached an appalling level. A large number of strategic village funds have been corrupted. When interviewed on the spot, farmers told me that they have worked for six weeks without a penny, and they strongly complained about paid workers.
However, Wu Tingyan told us that those administrative districts, villages and villages in some areas are quite rich and enthusiastic, and they can mainly rely on their own strength to realize this plan. "
The host looked at the information again and asked with interest, "David, as far as I know, some places in South Vietnam are still very good. For example, their industrial zone is promoting political improvement in the southern region."
"yes"
David took out a map and pointed it at a dozen blue spots in the industrial village, which was different from the military-controlled area of the "Gongtou" control area objectively and fairly introduced by Jinou Peninsula.
Kennedy shrugged his shoulders and laughed. "Lee can see that they speak highly of you."
"Thank you for the fact that we have done what we should do and achieved little. Gentlemen’s support and help are inseparable."
To Li Min’s surprise, Kennedy invited him here not because Wu Tingyan made a small trouble, but because of the big trouble in North Vietnam.
Kennedy took a document from the CIA Director and said with a serious face, "Mr. Li brought me bad news. The river has not been restrained by the military action taken by the South Vietnamese government forces against the G headquarters some time ago. They are organizing more troops to infiltrate the south. All kinds of signs show that Lieutenant Colonel Fan En’s participation in that battle is a prelude to their revenge."
John McConn, director of the CIA, added, "Mr. Chairman, the information source is very reliable, and the Ping Group believes that you should have heard of it."
I knew it earlier than you. Li Min felt very funny and sighed in surprise, "My emperor is really bad news."
Kennedy, full of worries about the future of South Vietnam, said with a solemn face, "There seem to be three options before me, either sending a large number of troops for large-scale military intervention or sending a small number of troops to establish the United States in one or two important positions, or increasing military assistance without sending more combat troops."
In fact, we all know that support troops and combat troops are a word game. It is hard to say what is the difference. When attacked, support troops will take care of them and fight back, which will lead to an escalation of the situation. There are exactly two options. "
I don’t know what medicine he sells in the gourd. Li Min can follow his topic and ask, "Which is more suitable for Mr. President?"
Kennedy said more calmly and bluntly than expected, "They suggested sending more American troops. They said that it is necessary to restore confidence and maintain morale, but it must be the same as Berlin. After four days of cheering, people forgot to ask us to send more troops. It is like drinking. After the wine has passed, we have to have another drink."
Frankly speaking, I think the Vietnam War can only be won if it is a Vietnamese war. If it is turned into a white war, then the United States will be defeated like France. I don’t want to repeat the same mistakes and I don’t want others to accuse me of losing a country and abandoning my allies. "
"So you are going to increase aid?"
"Wu obviously wants to stubbornly defeat the United States. I am afraid it is difficult to make such a decision on the current situation in Saigon."
Neither this nor that. What do you want?
Li Min was confused and simply kept silent. Secretary of State rusk and Kennedy looked at each other with a serious face and said, "Li, just like the reporter just said, you have comparable political influence in South Vietnam, and the southern provinces have made outstanding contributions to the stability of the economy. You should stand up at this critical moment."
If the United States can retain its aid to "work investment", it may be able to hold half of the country with 30% to 40% certainty.
The United States is wavering in its policy toward Vietnam, and God knows whether they will take this opportunity to get away. It is chilling to think about fighting North Vietnam for more than ten years. More importantly, the number of Chinese is less than half of the total population of South Vietnam. It is different from making wedding clothes for others to take over.
Their proposal may be in the interest of "industrial investment", but it is by no means in the interest of Chinese.
Later generations, the United States fought the Vietnam War for ten years. Although the politics failed, the military did not fail. Almost every battle was won. Millions of people were killed and injured in the whole Vietnam War, North Vietnam and South Vietnam. If history does not repeat itself, how can the Chinese benefit from the fishermen if they do not bleed more?
How can I fight if I have to fight or not?
Li Mincai won’t say sincerely, "Mr. Guo Qing, I think I understand what you mean. First of all, please allow me to express my heartfelt thanks for your high opinion, but this issue was discussed by General Taylor as early as last year, and I’m afraid it’s hard to accept your proposal."
"What are you worried about?"
"Not worrying, but solving many practical problems, such as my Chinese identity, the tension of the security team in the fourth army industrial village of the government army, and the poor economic situation in rural areas in the central and western regions."
Can develop the economy of Jinou Peninsula, maintain the social stability of Jinou Peninsula, and make more than 50,000 people in Jinou Peninsula truly support it? What can’t replace the unpopular Wu Tingyan to rule South Vietnam?
Kennedy directly recognized that he didn’t lack the ability and appeal, but was not mentally prepared. He patted his arm and said, "Lee, you can definitely do it. I firmly believe that, and I know that the young commander of the army is your man. You are not without supporters in the government army. If you want, I will adopt the second suggestion to increase military and economic assistance to give you everything you want."
Defense Minister McNamara lost no time in saying "including e121 early warning aircraft"
These sly politicians are willing to give up so much blood in order to get away. You know, the e121 early warning aircraft cost more than 130 thousand dollars, and it’s a drunkard to put it on the list. What they really want is a destroyer.
It’s not appropriate to flatly refuse. Li Min decided to settle for the next best thing. He said thoughtfully, "Mr. President, I’m not only unprepared for this personally, but my colleagues and friends are almost no worse. Besides psychological preparation, I have to do a series of preparations."
"in what way?"
"Economic and military aspects should be done, the economy should be transformed into a wartime system, and the army should have an overwhelming advantage, not only relative to Vietnam, but also relative to government forces. Maybe we can draw up a timetable when it is necessary."
At present, this talented musician is not strong enough to say what he has to say.
Kennedy was so happy that he could make such a promise that he couldn’t help asking, "How about a year?"
"One year is not less than three years. Because three main divisions were formed last year, they still have not formed combat effectiveness, not to mention mobilizing to form more troops."
Kennedy bargained like a businessman, "two years at most!"
Two years later, you still don’t know where it is. Li Min put on a hard look and bit his teeth. "All right, just two years, but I will set up a reserve force in consideration of the feeling of the Saigon government forces to form an army."
Although it failed to solve the immediate problem, there was little hope. Kennedy laughed. "That’s a good idea, like a color column."
Chapter two hundred and thirty-six "Endure"
Jialonggong Presidential Office
Wu Tingyan’s face is very haggard these days, but he still wears reading glasses as usual while reading documents and listening to his brother Dinh Nhu Ngo introduce what is happening outside.
"The actions taken by the South Vietnamese who oppose the deadly threat of subversion, invasion and sabotage have played a role … combined with their own actions, they asked us to take actions, which I think will improve the current situation.
In particular, the South Vietnamese in the most seriously injured areas have launched an offensive against Yue G to suppress the rebellion there … South Vietnamese military forces are attacking Yue G on a larger scale and more frequently … The existing signs are encouraging, and our current expectation is to continue to maintain this development. "
Dinh Nhu Ngo took a peek at his brother and published it yesterday afternoon when he continued to read US Secretary of Defense McNamara Washington.
"The White House and the Pentagon have a very clear goal for Vietnam. Everyone agrees that this is a South Vietnamese war. The United States went there as a consultant to help the South Vietnamese defend themselves. If the South Vietnamese have no ability to defend themselves, then the war will not be won. Perhaps the President has asked the army to make a phased withdrawal of the US military personnel, and plans to evacuate 1,000 consultants by the end of the year …"
From worrying about Ruan Gaoqi to worrying about "work investment", from worrying about "work investment" to worrying about the officers of the national army who are eager to move, compared with the violent reaction of the United States, it is nothing.
"The South Vietnamese War", "Protect yourself" and "Evacuate 1,000 consultants" … The attitude of the United States is very tough. Wu Tingyan really regrets making it so stiff.