Hardy Empire 1945

Johnson's speech in Las Vegas was very successful. On the same day, a high platform was set up in the square outside the Hardy Hotel, surrounded by a full 20,000 people. The casino was closed for three hours for the speech.

Not only Las Vegas locals, but many more tourists were on the plaza, and President Johnson gave an impassioned speech.

The day after the speech,

President Johnson suddenly interrupted his trip and brought his team back to Washington. After returning to the White House, Johnson summoned U.S. Secretary of State Acheson as soon as possible, and asked the National Institute to issue an announcement. In view of the international situation, the U.S. side will suspend all forms of investigations into the Nationalist government. assistance.

Your Excellency, do you want to give up China completely? Acheson asked in surprise.

Johnson said calmly: It's time to make a choice. To be honest, I have already met that he is bound to fail, so there is no need to waste energy. In the future, the US's foreign strategy will mainly focus on Europe.

How could Johnson sit idly by for betrayal and humiliation.

he's the president,

He has this right.

This was Johnson's revenge.

Two days later, the U.S. National Institutes of Health officially announced that the U.S. side will change its previous policy toward China and suspend all assistance including but not limited to materials, military, and politics.

After the news reached China, many people arrived in shock. Some people still fantasized that the United States would send a large army to support them. Even many people in the military used these words to think that there was American support behind it, but now this dream has been shattered. .

The U.S. publicly announced that it would stop all aid, and many people even panicked, including Jiang, of course.

How can this be? The Americans are so untrustworthy, they always say that China is important, and they are stingy when they aid China. If they were more effective in providing economic and military assistance to us, would things have developed to this point?

Someone shouted angrily.

Then he thought about his recent actions. Could it be that his support for Dewey was discovered? It is very likely that he pondered for a long time, and finally decided to send his wife to the United States to mediate.

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As for Hardy,

After a week of scheduling, it's time to get started.

Arnold.

External identity is the New York branch of the Global Times reporter.

Participated in WWII.

He joined the newspaper when the New York branch was expanding, and he was very smart. He used to report several important news and was one of the main reporters of the New York branch.

As for the other identity, it is a peripheral member of the HD security intelligence team.

In a rented apartment, a tape recorder was hooked up to the phone, and a handheld camcorder was propped up beside it.

Crack.

Arnold pressed the button and said to the camera: This is a very risky operation. I hope to leave the information. If I am really killed, whoever sees this information, please help me transfer it to the police department, thank you.

I've found something, there's a campaigner who took money from a foreigner, which is a violation of federal law, and now I'm going to be ready to call that person to get more information.

After Arno finished speaking, he picked up the phone on the table and dialed it.

Ring Ling Ling ~!

The New York State government is located in the small town of Albany, about 240 kilometers from New York City.

The governor's office phone rang.

The secretary answered the phone, Hello?

I'm looking for Your Excellency the Governor. Arnold said.

Who are you please?

You said that I have a very important matter to look for Governor Dewey, which is related to his life and political future. Arnold said.

The secretary was startled, Wait a minute.

The secretary found Dewey. Dewey was in a meeting with campaign aides, and he was also preparing for a national speech tour. Johnson's approval rating slowly rose, which made Dewey feel threatened. Although everyone was optimistic about him, he did not dare to slack off.

Who knows if the salted fish will turn over.

No adversary, especially the president, can be taken lightly.

The secretary came to Dewey and whispered in his ear: Mr. Governor, I just received a call. The person did not identify himself, but said that it is related to your life and political future. Do you want to answer the phone?

Dewey frowned deeply after listening to the secretary's words.

It's nonsense about his life and political future. Maybe it's just a boring guy who uses alarmist words to scare himself.

No. Dewey said angrily.

The secretary went back to pick up the phone and said to the phone, I'm sorry, Mr. Governor. Mr. Governor is in a meeting and has no time to answer your call.

Arnold sneered twice, You tell him, Hua Guo, political donations, I believe he will answer the phone.

The secretary paused and chose to tell the governor.

When Dewey heard the words 'China' and 'political donations' from his secretary, his expression changed.

The last time he met with Song Ziwen was very secretive, and he deliberately concealed his whereabouts. In fact, it didn't matter when they met. The most important thing was that the other party mentioned the word 'political donations'. As a former prosecutor, how could Dewey not know that accepting foreign political donations was a violation of the law? What about federal law.

Dewey thought for a while and stood up, came to the office to answer the phone, and said in a low voice, Hey, I'm Thomas Dewey, who are you and what do you want to do?

Governor Dewey, let me first state my identity. I'm a reporter. As for what to do with you, it's like this. I was at a golf course in New York that day, and I accidentally saw some things and took pictures of them.

Mr. Governor met a high-ranking official from China. You made a promise to him. Afterwards, you received a political donation of 5 million US dollars.

Dewey gritted his teeth hard, the muscles on both sides of his cheek bulging.

What do you want to say? Dewey said solemnly.

Hehe, Mr. Governor, if I remember correctly, it is a violation of federal law to accept foreign political donations. If the people know that the presidential candidate they support has violated federal law and accepted political donations from foreigners, they will be very angry. .

Has our candidate been bought by foreigners? Will they betray the interests of the United States in the future? Is it correct for us to support such a candidate? Do you think they will think so?

Dewey couldn't stop tumbling in his heart. The last thing he wanted happened. Someone knew that he was accepting political donations from foreigners, and they threatened him with it.

I didn't accept political donations from foreigners. Don't slander it at will. Dewey said through gritted teeth.

Hehehe, Mr. Governor, you used to be the most famous prosecutor in New York State. I know that you have investigated many cases. Based on your ability to handle cases, will it be difficult to find the source of this political donation?

If this matter breaks out, the state will definitely intervene in the investigation. You know this better than me, right? I believe that the investigation will definitely reveal the truth, what do you think. Arnold said with a smile.

Dewey naturally knew that this matter was not difficult to investigate, and it was easy to investigate. The FBI would know it just by checking it, and it didn't take much trouble at all.

Even if it is unknown whose money belongs, the fact that the money came from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and ended up in a campaign finance account, is enough to conclude that the money belongs to a foreign country.

If Johnson knew about this, he would definitely use national power to suppress himself as a competitor.

I tell you, I will not accept any form of threat. Dewey said coldly.

Arnold smiled, Then we just broke down, well, I will sell this news to the newspaper, and after the newspaper reports it, I believe the FBI will definitely investigate, and then I will give them the information in my hand. .

As for the outcome, you know the law better than me, and I believe you can guess, well, this is the end of our call, I wish you a victory in the election to become president, huh, I mean if the people don't care about a violation of federal law, Goodbye presidents who may betray their interests.

Wait~! Dewey exclaimed eagerly.

Oh, do you have anything else to say, Your Excellency Governor? Arnold asked.

Dewey's face was constantly changing. He was fighting a fierce struggle in his mind at the moment. He longed for the presidency. He was very eager. In the last presidential election, he once competed with Roosevelt, but because during the war, Roosevelt won the war with the power of victory. took him.

He was unconvinced, but he could only admit defeat.

In this election, Dewey has been favored by all parties from the very beginning. In his heart, it is already a certainty that he will ascend to the presidency.

He doesn't want to fail.

But if it were revealed that he accepted political donations, it would definitely be a huge blow to him, and it would also be a major stain on his politics.

Dewey's packaging has always been a fair and honest law enforcer. During his time as a prosecutor, he had dealt with hundreds of gangsters, making him a nationally famous star prosecutor.

But as a law enforcer, he blatantly violates federal law, and the image he has built up in the minds of the public may collapse.

This is absolutely unacceptable to him.

What do you want? Dewey took a deep breath and asked in a deep voice, trying to suppress his emotions.

What do you think? Arnold asked instead.

Dewey was silent for a while, and said, You didn't break the news immediately, but called me. You must want to get more benefits from me. Tell me, what do you want.

How much can you pay? Arnold asked with a chuckle.

Dewey was silent for a while. His heart was struggling and tangled. If he accepted the facts now, what kind of consequences would he suffer, and if he took a step down, what would happen to him.

$50,000, hand over everything and shut up. Dewey said solemnly.

He finally went to the other side,

I don't know if there is an abyss there.

If his words were heard by others, they would be shocked. The celebrity prosecutor bought evidence against him, which itself is illegal.

Hehehe~~~ Arno let out a chuckle.

why are you laughing!

Dewey was a little embarrassed to be ridiculed by a small person, which made him very angry and uncomfortable.

Mr. Dewey, you are the governor of New York State, and maybe the next president. $50,000 can't send me. I want $500,000 in cash. Arnold said.

500,000, you are really greedy. Dewey cursed.

No, no, 500,000 is only one-tenth of the political donation you received. If you agree to trade with me, you only need to pay one-tenth of the price, and you can avoid this matter from being known. In fact, It's a good deal for you, Arnold said.

Dewey struggled for a few seconds.

Okay, I'll give you 500,000 yuan, but you have to hand over all the evidence and promise not to reveal a single word from now on. Dewey said.

No problem, I also have professional ethics. Arnold said with a smile.

How to trade? Dewey asked.

Don't worry, I will call you again. Arnold said.

Don't play tricks!

Mr. Governor, you have a high position and I'm just a small reporter. In fact, I'm afraid of your tricks. I'm short of money and need it. I hope to complete this transaction smoothly, but I'm more worried that you will kill people, so I I have to make some preparations to make sure that I can survive after getting the money before I trade. Arnold said bluntly.

What do you think of me, how could I do that. Dewey said angrily.

Mr. Governor, in order to survive, I have to speculate on everyone, including you, of course, in order to survive. You can rest assured that for the 500,000, I will not expose you easily, and then contact me.

Arnold hung up the phone very simply after speaking.

Dewey was still in a daze while holding the microphone, and countless thoughts ran through his mind. If this matter broke out, how would he be criticized, how would voters see it, and how would his competitors take the opportunity to attack him.

To give the other party $500,000, Dewey actually didn't care about the money. He was afraid that the other party took the money and still kept his own evidence. If he became the president, he would continue to be blackmailed by the other party.

He has always been a proud person, and he doesn't want to leave a stain on his body, let alone leave a handle on it.

I don't even want to be molested.

There is a time bomb that will explode at any time.

Dewey has two people he trusts most, one he used to be under the procuratorial system and followed him all the way, and the other his staff and his biggest think tank.

He called the two to the office and told them about the threats to blackmail.

When the two heard that Dewey was threatened, they immediately knew the seriousness of the matter. The assistant suggested: This person is always a threat, and we should find a way to get rid of him.

It's not about money. What if we give the other party money and he still keeps evidence. After you become president, he sells the evidence to other countries, and you may be impeached.

Dewey felt a little irritable.

If you want to cover up one thing, it may lead to a lot of other problems. The more you think about it, the more you think about it.

He thought of the money.

Suddenly he was extremely annoyed at the person who gave him money. Originally, he had the support of several forces and was not short of money. That bastard insisted on running over to give him money. , did not want to let himself into such an embarrassing situation.

What do you say? Dewey asked the staff in a deep voice.

Kill that reporter. The staff said simply and directly.

Dewey frowned.

If you kill reporters, then what's the difference between you and those mafia people.

but,

to be frank,

When he was threatened, this thought flashed through his mind.

Because that's the only way to get it right.

As for the money, he could quietly return it afterwards.

That way it's unknowable.

You guys investigate where the call just now came from and see if you can find this person. Dewey said to his assistant.

Okay, I'll find someone to investigate.

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Arnold's rented room.

After Arnold hung up the phone, he pressed the recorder button, and then said to the camera that was running all the time: What happened just now was recorded in the camera, I want to explain that I blackmailed Governor Dewey, not for money, but for money. for more evidence.

I don't know what will happen next, it may be dangerous or maybe, I will mail this tape to my friend, if there is something wrong, my friend will help me to hand it over to the police, then I will continue to record the whole process, if This thing is successful, I will make a documentary, what should I call it, I will think about it.”

Arnold then walked to the camera and reached out to turn off the camera.

After turning off the camera, Arnold took his belongings out of the newly rented apartment and drove away in the car.

The place has run out and Arnold won't be coming back.