"It is difficult for us to continue this war. Whether it is a head-on confrontation or cutting off the logistical supply line of the opponent, our efforts have been declared failure under the enemy's front. At present, except for a few armies that are still insisting on resisting, all fronts are retreating backwards like an avalanche. The commanders of the army have reported that the morale of the troops is severely depressed, and the situation of officers and soldiers being displaced has become the most common norm. Although our arms production is still at a very high level, the army has no courage and willingness to fight to the death with the Germans: they either put down their weapons to the Germans after a short resistance, or retreat quickly to the rear with the people fleeing on the front, and discarded a large number of heavy weapons along the way. By the time they stopped, their combat effectiveness no longer existed." Marshall, Chief of Staff of the US Army, said in frustration.

"In fact, even our arms production is now showing signs of collapse. In addition to the large-scale bombing of the southern states by the Luftwaffe, the decline in enthusiasm for war by capitalists and workers is a more important reason. Now, a huge wave of anti-war protests has erupted in all states, and these capitalists and workers have played a very important role in it. Without seeing the prospect of winning, both capitalists and workers refuse to produce and work in high-intensity forms of wartime. If their wishes are not resolved in time, our equipment production will soon fall to the bottom." Labor Minister Perkins added.

Navy Secretary Swanson glanced at the pale president sitting on the chair, as if he couldn't bear to use bad news to stimulate his nerves; however, he finally gritted his teeth and spoke again: "The Navy's efforts to cut off the Atlantic shipping of the Allies have also suffered further failures in the recent month. The Germans added small aircraft carriers to their escort fleets. This has greatly restricted the hunting of our submarines; their battlefield maneuvers have not only dropped significantly due to long-term infiltrations, but also attacked by deep-water bombs thrown by the opponent's aircraft. In the past month, we have only sunk nine merchant ships with a total tonnage of only 50,000 tons, and the price the submarine troops paid was 18 war sinkings, which is extremely bleak in any aspect."

Hearing the cabinet members telling him all kinds of bad news, Roosevelt felt depressed, and his face, which had been a bit pale due to various diseases, lost a little blood. Although he was only 56 years old in 1938, at the golden age of a politician. However, due to the damage caused to muscles, nerves and other tissues caused by more than 15 years of paralysis, as well as years of pressure and his lifelong old smoker problems, his physical condition became extremely unoptimistic under the influence of these multiple factors.

The doctor's diagnosis was that at this moment, he had suffered from chronic hypertension, emphysema, angina and other diseases, and had a potential trend of atherosclerosis. The bad news that has followed in recent times undoubtedly made his body worse and worse in an anxious mood. Every night, Roosevelt, who was worried, couldn't sleep. The lights in the Oval Office of the White House were almost all night long, rather than saying that he had no choice. Only through work can his continuous tense nerves be relieved by some fatigue!

"Once a truce negotiation with Germany is going to be a complete disaster for America. They will never let go of the United States, the only country that can compete with it in the industry and economic fields. The terms of the armistice we have to face will be ten times more demanding than the Treaty of Brest 24 years ago! By then, all the achievements made by the United States since its unification in 1863 will become nothing with the trampling of the Prussian military boots, and will even return to the previous situation of the collapse of the country." Roosevelt spoke slowly, his breath-like words immersed in pessimism just now.

The cabinet members in the atmosphere suddenly felt a sudden stern. As the war has reached this point, its nature has changed from the original alliance war, and has become an endless confrontation between Germany and the United States to achieve their post-war status. In the French-Prussian war that broke out in 1870, the Prussian army could stop and negotiate peace with the other side after the victory of the Sedang Battle, but they drove straight in, almost sweeping the entire territory of northeastern France and besieging Paris. There is only one reason for this, that is, completely defeating the imaginary enemy that poses great threats and ensuring that they gain absolute hegemony without being challenged!

"But if the President does not propose peace talks, how can we prevent the Germans from attacking in the southern part of the United States?" After a while of silence, the tall Vice President Wallace said with some anxiety, "Now the situation on the front line has collapsed. The only thing that can restrict the Germans from advancing the Germans is their logistical guarantees. The people in the country are also opposed to continuing the war. The attitude of the Senate and House of Representatives has shown a clear turning point with the German army's large-scale invasion of the United States and the heavy casualties suffered by civilians in large-scale bombings. If it continues, it will only allow more Americans to die for nothing and will not help the final result. In fact, even if you make this decision, it will be difficult for Congress and the people to continue to choose to follow."

Roosevelt turned his eyes to his deputy in front of him and said in a deep voice: "You are right. The current United States is indeed in an unprecedented critical moment, and it is difficult to restore the decline by any means of conventional situations. However, there is still a secret weapon in our hands that has not been used. Once it is put into use, it will transform a city like Atlanta into ruins like a hurricane and tsunami, and nothing will survive the power of its creation. Originally, this was the highest secret of the United States, and only two people except me know the entire specific situation, but now, I don't need to hide it completely from you."

As soon as this was said, everyone in the room showed an incredible shock. Marshall, who was in charge of the army, suddenly remembered that he had contacted a scientific research group two years ago, and he asked to take care of a brigade army for garrisonment and confidentiality work. At this moment, when the two were compared, he couldn't help but suddenly shocked. If the situation was really as Roosevelt said, and he had such a huge weapon, then there would be a complete battle!

Seeing that the expressions of the cabinet members gradually changed from shock and surprise to excitement, Roosevelt's face was as heavy as ever, without any sense of high spirits: "However, unfortunately, the number of this weapon is very limited. With the number we currently have, we are also unable to eliminate all the German robbers who invaded the American territory. In addition, because the power of this weapon is too huge, it will cause extremely serious damage to our territory after use, and its use area will also be subject to certain restrictions. Therefore, its significance is that it is more deterrent than actual damage, and we cannot be eager to use it to reverse the current situation of the war."

Marshall's smile just now froze on his face, and after a while he frowned, "If this is the case, then how much practical significance does this weapon have? Even if it is put into war, it will not change the final outcome!" Vice President Wallace sighed softly and said, "General Marshall, you are too worried. We are not going to use this weapon to defeat the Germans on the battlefield, but to stop the attack through its deterrence and negotiate with us with a relatively equal attitude. If its power is really great, the Germans will definitely not dare to be as violent as they are now, and we can save as much wealth as possible from their hands."

Roosevelt nodded slightly, as he recognized Wallace's words. In the field of foreign politics, Wallace, who had been struggling for half his life, was indeed a little higher than Marshall, a soldier-born soldier. He immediately grasped the key point. Although he was reluctant to do this kind of alliance under the city, this was the only way for the United States to change the disaster of collapse. He exclaimed and said, "For the specific diplomatic statement, please ask Mr. Wallace. We must make the Germans afraid of this super weapon and restrain them."

After reporting on some matters, everyone immediately stood up and bid farewell to the president. Before leaving, Roosevelt asked them to strictly observe the use of this weapon. The latter naturally agreed and immediately made several oaths in the name of the Bible. When they disappeared outside the door of the Oval Office, the heavy expression on Roosevelt's face became a little more serious, and there was an indelible look of sorrow between his eyebrows.

The White House's office efficiency is quite considerable. In just a few hours, they conveyed their attitude to Germany through a diplomatic fixed-frequency radio. In the statement, the United States repeatedly emphasized that it already has super-army that can destroy everything in an instant, and set up a warning line on the country: as long as the German army dares to cross this front, the United States will inevitably use a killer weapon to give a devastating blow to the invading enemy. As for the negotiations, the United States did not mention it actively in the statement, because this form of statement itself is conveying the hints of negotiations to the opponent. If the practice of not proposing it first, it can take a certain lead in subsequent negotiations.

"The Americans actually created a nuclear bomb?" Qingying was shocked when he learned the news. He had just returned from the nuclear explosion test site, and the Americans had made such a breakthrough. He immediately summoned Hahn, a master in the field of nuclear physics, and Canaris, who was in charge of the US intelligence network, to verify the authenticity of this information through their professional channels. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, the novel is better and faster!

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