.At the evening meeting, Fu Xiubo threw out a "blockbuster" provided by the Military Intelligence Bureau.

According to the photos taken by the reconnaissance satellite, it can be concluded that the one that appeared sixty nautical miles from the sea area where the incident occurred was a US Navy attack nuclear submarine, and it was the third batch of "Virginia" class. Although this intelligence is not enough to be evidence that the United States acts as the mastermind behind the scenes, it is enough to convince senior leaders that the United States is the mastermind behind the "East Sea Submarine Incident", and perhaps even Japan is kept in the dark.

Subsequently, the Military Intelligence Agency provided a more important piece of intelligence.

During the "East Sea Submarine Incident", a conventional AIP submarine of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force was also in distress near the waters of the incident. About eight hours after the incident, the warship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force found the remains of the submarine on the bottom of the waters of the incident.

These two pieces of information became key factors in decision-making meetings.

Although at the beginning, Wen Tinggui raised doubts that under the influence of the United States, China would take the initiative to take military action to win, Wen Tinggui then changed his position and instead supported Fu Xiubo's strategic decision, that is, to take proactive military actions.

Wen Tinggui's change of position had a huge impact on other leaders.

Unable to reject Fu Xiubo's proposal, Yi Yuanchao and others also voted in favor and finally passed the final resolution with all support.

Obviously, Wen Tinggui's understanding is the same as Fu Xiubo on strategic issues.

Concessions cannot bring greater strategic benefits to China. Only by striving for resistance can we achieve a more favorable situation instead of being passive.

When the top Chinese officials made this decision, Chandler came to Tokyo.

The person who came to greet him was Taichiro Kida, the Minister of Defense of Japan. However, the two of them did not exchange much greetings, nor did they go to the Ministry of Defense, but went directly to the Prime Minister's Office.

In order to entertain Chandler, Japanese Prime Minister Kobayashi Hiroichi postponed dinner time.

But Chandler took a flight for more than ten hours, not for a dinner.

After the carefully prepared Japanese cuisine was delivered, Kobayashi Koichiro left the secretary and other unrelated personnel, and only let Kida Taichiro stay.

"Prime Minister, I like Japanese cuisine very much. But I came here this time, not to rant about you." Chandler had supper on the plane and was not hungry at all, so he just stopped tasting. "I came urgently to discuss with you what had just happened."

"Mr. Minister, I received a call from your President."

Chandler smiled and waited for Kobayashi to continue talking.

"We were very surprised and shocked when something happened." Kobayashi Koichi looked very polite and even a little introverted, but anyone familiar with him knew that this middle-aged man who looked a little shy would definitely not look like him in his political position.

"That's why I came."

Kobayashi Koichi smiled reluctantly and said, "Then, I want to know very clearly. I also hope that the Minister can tell me clearly about your country's position on this matter."

"Prime Minister, I must first declare..." Chandler paused for a moment and said, "Our alliance treaty with your country is limited to the invasion of your land. We have no obligation to safeguard security in the territorial and territorial waters disputes involved in your country."

"In other words, the United States will not fight for us?" Kida Taichiro interrupted.

Kobayashi glared at the Minister of Defense and looked at Chandler again.

"What I said is just a formal dispatch of troops." Chandler smiled and said, "As an allies, no matter what kind of military conflict Japan is involved in, we are obliged to provide military assistance. Only in specific circumstances will we send troops. If it is just a foreign-related war, we can only provide other assistance."

"for example……"

"For example, during wars, we can provide intelligence assistance, strategic materials, weapons and equipment, etc., and can even help your country train combat personnel, such as fighter pilots."

Kobayashi Mitsuichi's brows jumped a few times, and he seemed unsatisfied.

"Of course, the greatest impact of war is not on the battlefield, but on the long-term and sustainable development of your country."

Hearing this, Kobayashi Koichi's expression immediately changed, and even Taichiro Kida showed a little excited expression.

"Now, the global economy is improving and a new golden period is about to usher in." Chandler knew what Kobayashi wanted to get. "Although I don't know much about the economy, in the past financial crisis, our economic system exposed many problems. For example, in the economic and trade field, excessive protection policies seriously restricted marketization, affected the process of globalization, and incurred too many additional costs. To eliminate the next financial crisis, we must lower the market entry threshold and expand marketization by strengthening competition."

"Mr. Minister, you mean, will the United States open up more markets?"

"There is no doubt that the economies of our two countries are closely linked and are an inseparable whole. In the era of globalization, only broader and deeper cooperation can create greater benefits. This is not a zero-sum game, but a win-win situation through cooperation." Chandler paused for a moment and said, "As an ally, when your country needs help, we will be unshirkable to provide assistance to the best of our ability. As for specific policies, your country must actively strive for it, rather than relying on our unilateral efforts."

Kobayashi was stunned for a moment and said with a smile: "Does the Minister say this mean that our performance in this conflict will determine our market position in your country?"

"Of course not, I said that it is our unshirkable obligation to assist your country."

"Then you mean..."

"You must understand that like your country, we are a highly democratic country, and the federal government is just the administrator of the country." Chandler smiled and said, "We are allies with your country, and the alliance has been maintained for decades without changing because we have too many common interests. The more common interests, the closer the alliance is. When deciding on major national policies, it is not the White House, but the Congress that plays a decisive role. I can lobby the president and even influence the major strategic decisions made by the president, but I cannot convince most members of Congress with just words, and I cannot make them make major decisions that are not helpful to the country."

Kobayashi Mitsuichi also smiled, as if he understood Chandler's meaning.

"Prime Minister, we have a common enemy, and defeating this enemy can not only safeguard your country's interests, but also our country's interests. I'm honest, with the current situation, we can convince Congress to join the war only when your country is invaded. However," Chandler raised a finger and strengthened his tone, saying, "As long as your country can take positive and decisive actions in this incident, we can convince Congress to give the green light on military aid policies."

"Where is the one after the war?" Kobayashi Guangyi asked calmly.

"This is a crucial point." Chandler smiled and said, "Before coming here, the President talked to me and asked me to emphasize this issue. But I have to tell the Prime Minister very honestly that I cannot make any guarantee that your country's actual actions will decide everything."

"Mr. Minister, what do you mean?" Kida Taichiro couldn't help it.

Kobayashi Kamikaze glared at the Defense Minister again, but his meaning was also very clear, that is, Chandler's remarks made him very dissatisfied.

"Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, I came here just to solve the problem with your country. If I had no sincerity to solve the problem, I would not have taken a plane for more than ten hours." Chandler paused for a moment and said, "Our political system determines that even the president cannot make major strategic decisions without a real and powerful relationship. Fortunately, in many fundamental interests, we have a common foundation with your country, so there is a prospect of extensive cooperation and the basic conditions that will enable us to face a strong enemy together."

"According to your words, is this a cooperation?"

Chandler smiled and said, "If the Prime Minister says that, nothing is wrong."

"So, you have to tell me what benefits this cooperation can bring to us."

"The biggest benefit is naturally to ensure your country's influence on a global scale." Chandler did not avoid the question raised by Kobayashi Koichi. "Of course, before considering the benefits that your country can get, we might as well look at what your country will lose without cooperation."

Kobayashi Mitsuichi's brow jumped a few times, knowing that Chandler was holding the ace in his hand.

"Before discussing this issue, I must first remind the Prime Minister not to have any illusions about China. Any country that attempts to dominate the world will try to destroy the existing rules of the game."

"Like America back then?"

Chandler smiled and said, "This is a good question, and the answer is exactly what the Prime Minister thought of. Just discussing this issue has no meaning in solving the current problem. As a participant in globalization, Japan is also a vested interest in globalization. Although our country is the initiator of today's globalization, I believe that if globalization is destroyed, the biggest victim is definitely not us."

"You... are you threatening us!?" Kida Taichiro spoke again.

"No, because this does not require a threat at all, this is a fact. In the issue of curbing China's rise, your country has more strategic interests than us. It is undeniable that China has posed a threat to us, but we have enough strategic defense space to exchange space for time. Your country does not have such strategic advantages. If it cannot stifle China's rise momentum, then it will not take long, I'm afraid..."

"Enough, Chandler, you're threatening us naked!"

"Kimoto!" Kobayashi scolded the minister of defense who was out of control.

Chandler smiled and didn't continue.
Chapter completed!