Half an hour later, the US government's cabinet members rushed to President Taft's office. Most of these cabinet members were nominated by Taft. Now that the boss is angry, can they still sit still?
Most of them could understand Taft's anger. Most of these cabinet members were Republicans. Taft and Theodore.
Everyone was very clear about Roosevelt's competition for the party's nomination. Although, with the support of the Republican bigwigs, Taft had defeated Theodore.
Roosevelt, received a party nomination. But Theodore.
Instead of stopping, Roosevelt chose to start a new business, establish the Progressive Party, and pulled away many supporters from the Republican Party. This undoubtedly puts great pressure on Taft. If the US military is on the front line again, it will be reported that it will be reported that it will be on the front line.
If there is news of defeat, Taft will probably be completely out of reach with the next president.
"Everyone, the current situation is very critical for us. The command of the Mexican front line General Pershing was so unfavorable that we were defeated in Mexico. Now, General Pershing even suggested giving up the defense line of the Southern Madre Mountains and would
Retreat to central Mexico. This is very unfavorable for the United States, which will cause panic among the people and have a great impact on the government. Therefore, I suggest replacing General Pershing and selecting the appropriate one
Generals headed to Mexico to command the battle!" President Taft said. After he finished speaking, he glanced at the cabinet members, and everyone frowned.
For these cabinet members, their fate is actually tied to Taft. If Taft's campaign fails, those of them have to leave, and the new president must have his own replacement.
Therefore, if they cannot maintain their current status, they must cooperate with President Taft. However, they are not fools, knowing that the situation on the front line is critical, and if the commander is replaced now, they may give it to you.
The battle situation on the front line has adverse effects. Once the responsibility is held accountable, those officials who agree to replace General Pershing will definitely not be able to take advantage of it.
"What do you think?" President Taft seemed a little unhappy when he saw that no one agreed with him.
"His Excellency President, are we going to think carefully?" asked Secretary of State Frand Knox. After 1912, the position of vice president was vacant. As Secretary of State, he is now second only to Taff in the government.
A senior official who has left the president.
"No need to think about it anymore. I think General Pershing is no longer suitable for his current position. And I also recommend that the military court judge General Pershing and prosecute him on charges of malfeasance!" President Taft
Said.
Everyone frowned. The United States is separated by powers and the president cannot interfere with judicial justice. However, the military court is no longer listed here. However, President Taft would be too cruel if he did this!
In their opinion, General Pershing was just making his own suggestions for the current situation of war, but President Taft not only wanted to remove General Pershing from his post, but also sent General Pershing to prison.
It's a bit unreasonable. In addition, General Pershing, as a general who grew up step by step in the army, has many people support him. If he does it too much, it will definitely cause turmoil in the army, and for the next
The battle at the stage is also very unfavorable. Although these cabinet members have to consider their own interests, they are not willing to harm the interests of the United States. If the United States is defeated and destroyed by China, everything will be over.
.In the United States, no matter how the Republican and the Democrats fight, they always put national interests first!
"Your Excellency the President, is this punishment too severe? Although the front-line troops are defeated one after another, and General Pershing has to bear certain responsibilities, the main reason is that our enemies are too strong." said War Minister Dickinson.
President Taft couldn't help but frown. From his position, he certainly hoped to deal with General Pershing and establish his position. However, the guys in the army did not seem to be willing to cooperate fully.
He! Although he is the commander-in-chief of the US Army and Navy, this is only nominal. The Army and Navy are actually under the responsibility of the generals of the army, but they only need to obey the president's orders.
"What about other people's opinions?" President Taft looked at others in an attempt to get their support.
"His Excellency President, we don't know much about war. The specific situation should be handled by professionals!" Finance Minister Franklin.
McVeigh said.
Sure enough, after the Minister of Finance said this, other cabinet members also agreed. Although they are cabinet members and have high positions and power, in wartime, the army is the most awesome, and they do not need to be at this time.
Offend the military.
Seeing the reactions of the cabinet members, President Taft was so angry that he did not expect that this would be the case.!
"Minister Meyer, what do you think?" Taft had to name, although George.
Feng.
Lungelk.
Meyer is the secretary of the Navy and has nothing to do with the army, but he is also considered a military official.
Moreover, there have always been conflicts between the army and the navy, and he thought he could get support from Minister Meyer! However, the final result still disappointed President Taft!
"His Excellency President, this is a matter within the army, and the Navy has no other opinion. I think the Army General Staff has the most say in whether General Pershing is suitable to continue commanding Mexico's operations!" said Minister Meyer. The United States Land and Land
There are great contradictions between the navy, but in this case, it is when the army and the navy work together, and Meyer does not want to cause a new round of struggle between the army and the navy. What's more, the main battleships in the navy are being built.
During the process, a large amount of resources were needed, and these resources were largely controlled by the Ministry of War. Therefore, Meyer did not want to get involved.
Navy Minister Meyer's words almost made President Taft go wild. He suddenly realized that his control over the cabinet had been greatly weakened. Do everyone think that the next president is destined to be out of his way? This idea,
It made President Taft feel a little creepy.
"General Wood, what about your opinion?" President Taft looked at the Army Chief of Staff Leonard sternly.
Admiral Wood. If his proposal is rejected this time, it will be a huge blow to his reputation. Leonard.
General Wood's successful rise is inseparable from his support. At the beginning, Leonard.
General Wood entered the Army Staff with the rank of Major General, and this would not have been possible without President Taft's strong support.
Leonard.
Admiral Wood was also in a very difficult situation. For the sake of the interests of the United States, he should speak for General Pershing. But how did this make him face President Taft? What's more, President Taft even before the end of the election.
Before the end of next year's term, it will still be the president of the United States. If President Taft wants to replace him, I believe many people will be happy to replace him!
"His Excellency the President, can we reject General Pershing's suggestion and allow him to continue to command the battle on the Mexican front line? At the same time, we ask General Pershing to continue to defend the defense line of the Southern Sierra Madre!" Leonard.
Admiral Wood said that this was undoubtedly a compromise. However, President Taft was not satisfied with it.
"Does there be no suitable general in the army to replace Pershing? We must let that coward be able to command the front-line troops to fight?" President Taft said with great dissatisfaction.
Leonard.
Admiral Wood's face looked a little ugly. To be honest, although there are many generals in the US Army, many of them have no practical experience. Admiral Pershing rose in the Spanish-American War more than ten years ago. After that, he and the
Although the Chinese Army failed in the fight, it also accumulated rich experience. Among the US Army generals, there is really no way to find a general with more experience than General Pershing.
"His Excellency the President, there are countless experienced generals in the army, and of course some people can replace General Pershing. However, for the Mexican front, there are not many generals familiar with the current situation of the war. I agree to transfer General Pershing back to the country
, but I suggest that Lieutenant General Davis temporarily act as the commander of the Mexican front. Lieutenant General Davis is the commander of the 16th Army and has been fighting in Mexico and has won a lot of victories. He will command the front line.
Fighting is undoubtedly very suitable!" Leonard.
Admiral Wood said. This is also the best way he can think of. He knows the relationship between Lieutenant General Davis and General Pershing. Lieutenant General Davis takes over General Pershing, which will undoubtedly be better at maintaining the front line.
The smooth transition can minimize the impact.
President Taft was a little disappointed, but he also knew that this was the best step for him. Being able to remove General Pershing from his position as a representative of his will, although Pershing could not be put on him
It will be sent to the military court, but the best result is already there.
"Well, the Ministry of War and the Army General Staff issued an order to recall General Pershing back to the domestic report. The war on the Mexican front is temporarily represented by Lieutenant General Davis. No, I propose to promote Lieutenant General Davis to General Davis!
” said President Taft.
"Okay, Your Excellency President!" Secretary of War Dickinson and Chief of Staff Leonard.
Admiral Wood did not object anymore. This allowed President Taft to save face, but it also led to the US military's disastrous defeat in Mexico!
In the afternoon of the same day, the U.S. Department of War and the Army General Staff issued an order to recall General Pershing back to the country to report his duties, and at the same time appoint Davis as the acting commander of the Mexican front line and promoted to Army General!