Well, you are the legend!
Truman took a deep puff of his cigar, exhaled the smoke, and said.
"This is indeed a legend, but, George, in fact, if you stay with that batch of arms, it might be better."
Truman's suggestion made George stunned, which was obviously a bit unexpected.
"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 do everything they can to stop you, so I think you should do your part in the war."
As a typical politician, Truman knew very well what he should do. His suggestion made George a little confused and said.
"Do your part? Harry, what do you mean?"
Truman, holding a cigar, looked at George and said.
"Just participate in the war."
"Participate..."
George asked with a frown.
"How can I get involved? I'm just a company."
"North Borneo Company is not just a company. My friend has his own colonies. If you want to ensure that the land will always belong to you after the war, participating in this war is the best choice to ensure your personal interests. After all, as a participant, we must ensure your interests, I mean the United States."
Truman looked directly at George and said seriously.
"After all, the United States is also a victorious country. The United States will ensure its own interests and also ensure the victory of the victorious party."
Truman's words made George fall into deep thought. He suddenly found that his pattern was really a bit small.
In the past, he thought he was just a "company", but he ignored one point. He was a company with colonies, and even to some extent, he was also a participating country. No, it should be a party to the war.
If he could join the war, wouldn't it mean that after the war, he could participate in the ranks of claiming compensation from Japan as a participating country!
Oh my God
At this moment, George was a little uneasy.
Although the compensation to Japan can allow North Borneo to obtain funds for post-war reconstruction. But more importantly, he can enter Japan as a victorious country.
Drunk Hu Ji under Mount Fuji!
This is the dream of hundreds of millions of Chinese!
Thinking of this, George said.
"It seems that I don't have any military involved, and if there is a military, the expenditure required is probably not cheap."
His words made Truman laugh.
"George, my friend, I mean you should participate in it, not go to fight the Japanese. Many things are more about participation. It's okay if there is no army. You can recruit a mercenary army. I heard that there are many overseas Chinese in Cuba. If there is a chance to fight the Japanese devils, they should not refuse. Three years ago, after Cuba declared war on the Axis, Batista signed an agreement with the United States to allow the United States to build an airport in Cuba to protect shipping in the Caribbean. Well, I think the military doesn't mind training a North Borneo commando there. They will participate in the Allied counterattack on Borneo at the right time!"
When the voice fell, Truman leaned back on the sofa and took a puff of cigar. A few months ago, he couldn't give this advice, but now, as the future vice president of the United States, he can give some advice.
And this is not a suggestion, but a kind of promise!
This promise is his return for friendship.
As an outstanding politician, Truman knew very well what the essence of a deal was, which was giving. Only after giving can you ask for it.
"Harry, thank you for your advice. I will seriously consider it."
George nodded. Is there any need to consider such things?
No need at all!
Originally, he planned to wait until after the war to lay out North Borneo, but now Truman's suggestion has made him see a new opportunity. As long as he seizes this opportunity, North Borneo will be his, whether the British are willing or not.
What?
The British don't want to do it?
Get my army out first!
Then they didn't discuss the affairs of North Borneo anymore, but talked about Washington politics and those politicians, and naturally talked about the issues that Truman was most concerned about.
"George, you know, now I have been announced by the President as his running mate and the future vice presidential candidate, just like you predicted at the beginning."
Prediction of the future!
This is exactly why Truman invited George to Washington, because he really needed his advice, or rather, it was not just advice, but his prediction of the future.
"But, as his running mate, should I do something? After all, this is our campaign!"
Pursing his lips, George took another puff of his cigar, then gently pushed away the smoke in front of him and said.
"Harry, Mr. President, why did you choose you?"
"This..."
After thinking for a while, Truman said.
"In fact, the president's original candidate should be the original vice president Wallace, but Henry's overly liberal style made people in the party exclude him, and the internal struggle is fierce at the moment. The president chose me for balance. After all, I have no obvious factional traces. I am just a vice presidential candidate that all parties can accept. This arrangement is mainly to win the election."
Truman is very clear about his role, which is why he directly refused when Roosevelt called him.
"In fact, at the beginning, I did not accept the president's nomination until the president told me that if I did not accept it, it might lead to internal divisions, and I would need to take responsibility for it. Then I accepted it."
After saying that, Truman set his eyes on George. This guy had predicted all this a long time ago. He chose to accept it not only because of responsibility, but also because of... the White House.
Men are teenagers until they die. Who can not have a little ambition?
Although Truman did not receive a college education, he had run a clothing store before and went bankrupt. As a failed businessman and a barely competent politician, he certainly did not want to miss such an opportunity.
Even if he could not become president in the future, retiring from politics as vice president would be enough to make his life complete.
"Yes, Harry, you are just a candidate to balance all parties, and what does the president need?"
Looking at Harry, George asked back.
"He needs someone who will not take away his glory, or in other words, will not pose any threat to his next term!"
Truman answered directly.
"In that case, what should you do?"
George said, smiling at the mascot in front of him.
"Let me tell you a story..."