That night, after a heated discussion, Congress decided to form an independent investigation committee on the two matters that Dewey asked about. Due to the serious concern, the total number of the entire investigation committee was as high as 10, with the Democratic and Republican parties accounting for 5 each. The chairman was appointed by Roosevelt, the president, and the vice chairman was appointed by the Republican leader of the Congress. His duty was to investigate the truth about the 40% toll incident, the legitimacy of the naval decision-making in the Battle of Cape Verde and the substantial reasons for the two Army divisions' "rebellion in front of the frontier."

Since it is currently in a war period and all involved are senior leaders of the Joint Conference, it is required to complete the construction of the committee on February 7, and complete the investigation and report to Congress within the next six weeks. In order to improve efficiency and improve service capabilities, it is also stipulated that the independent committee of investigation enjoys great power to "send subpoenas to anyone in the United States". However, if the committee of investigation does want to issue subpoenas to senior government officials, it must obtain unanimous approval from the Chairman and Vice Chairman or the consent of at least 6 members.

At the internal closing meeting of the Democratic Party, Roosevelt, who was exhausted, made heartbroken self-criticism in the face of the party's tycoon, he knew the inside story. The senior officials of the Joint Association understood the truth about the toll. At least Li Hai and General Jin were basically informed, and Marshall might not be sure. But in that public scene, Li Hai gritted his teeth and said he didn't know, so everyone could only go all the way, because admitting and defending was not a good idea, which was likely to cause the members of the parliament to pursue him. Of course, the risks were very high. Once such a blatant lying was confirmed, the minor ones would be ruined, and the serious ones would be imprisoned. Roosevelt himself could escape the crime, but the senior officials of the Joint Association would be completely ruined.

They are all experts in politics. Of course, everyone understands Roosevelt's implicitness, and the direction they guessed is not far from the truth of the matter. Most people concluded that Roosevelt himself had acquiescent attitudes about this, and used the behavior of being hospitalized and instructing Wallace to act as president to impose hints. The Joint Conference then took the blame for Wallace. The only thing that messed up was that Wallace not only refused to sign the document, but also had to be exposed in public.

This kind of betrayal is unbearable. Everyone was not very keen on Wallace, who was the maverick. If it weren't for Roosevelt's support, how could he be like today? Things are matter and the parties are participants. He only has individuals in his eyes, and does he have any party interests?

"President, I'm not going to blame you. It seems like a huge mistake to choose Wallace as vice president at the time."

Roosevelt nodded disheartenedly: "I really didn't expect it to turn out like this. How did Dewey and Wallace hook up?"

"This is no longer important now, but we will never forgive him in the future. Otherwise, where is the dignity and prestige of the party? Where is the president's reputation and the unity of the government?" Truman said angrily, "This despicable villain not only stabs us in the back, but has just pulled several speculators to announce the establishment of the Progressive Party, and is preparing to participate in the next presidential election independently."

Speaking of the presidential election, everyone sighed again. It was difficult for Roosevelt's body to support him in the fourth presidential election. The continuous military defeats and political blows also caused Roosevelt's support rate to fall to the bottom. He was originally going to use Wallace to push the ball, but he didn't expect to backfire and make it worse!

"Everyone, I will not participate in the next presidential election, but our party still needs to unite and win the next election with all our might." Roosevelt explained, "So this incident must be resolved as soon as possible. After the resolution, it will not only save the reputation of the government and its party, but also win the understanding and support of soldiers. Although the military has always been neutral on politics, I do not believe that their position will not change subtly after this happens."

Everyone nodded and said yes. This incident is of course a major crisis, but on the other hand, a good solution is also an opportunity to win over the military community! In peacetime, soldiers can let politicians turn round and flat. In this wartime, the status and importance of soldiers cannot be ignored. Otherwise, how dare the Joint Conference scold the Vice President in person?

"Harry..." Roosevelt turned his eyes to Truman, "I heard someone say you angrily scolded Wallace at the meeting that day. I think you did a great job."

"Thank you! I've long seen that this guy is not a guy, he has no responsibility or a sense of responsibility. He is the biggest and most thorough hypocrite I have ever encountered in politics for more than 30 years!"

"Harry, do you want to be the president of the United States?" Roosevelt asked suddenly.

"I? Of course I want it! Why don't I want it?" Truman asked subconsciously, "But can I do it?"

"Now is a good opportunity," said Roosevelt. "I know you are in charge of auditing and economic responsibility auditing in the military, and you have a good relationship with the military, and you have won their respect from the heart. If you want, I want to nominate you as chairman of this independent committee of inquiry, and Dewey is not a senator, and he is not even qualified to be elected!"

The party bosses looked at each other and nodded one after another, thinking that this was feasible. The committee Truman was currently presided over was very exciting, which showed that he had the ability. Judging from his attitude towards Wallace, his loyalty to the party would not be bad either.

"The result will be announced in one and a half months at the latest, so it won't waste too much time. If you can defeat Dewey's conspiracy, you will not only completely overwhelm him in terms of momentum, but also sincerely win the love of these soldiers. At that time, I will nominate you as Vice President."

The US Constitution stipulates that after the vice president is vacant, the president will nominate a new vice presidential candidate and vote by Congress. He can take office as long as the majority agrees without having to go through the democratic election.

Truman was stunned for a moment, and suddenly a strange light appeared in his eyes. The position was still very attractive.

Perhaps in order to increase the weight, Roosevelt said again: "My term is still 11 months, and my body may be difficult to fully support it. You will have more opportunities to perform the presidential power, especially when you reach the peak of the campaign, the meaning of your acting president to voters is completely different, which is a favorable condition for you! If there are any disadvantages to take responsibility, I can take it over, but I will not live for a few years anyway."

"President...you..." Truman was a little moved. It was Roosevelt who was fully supporting him to take office.

Everyone discussed it again. Although everyone had different ideas about nominating Truman as the next presidential candidate, as Roosevelt said, if Truman could successfully settle these two things, his prestige, ability and means would be proven. It would be no wonder to give him a vice president. If he could do well, it would not be difficult to win the nomination of a candidate within the party as a candidate.

Truman quickly explained his opinion: "It is not particularly difficult to deal with tolls, because Wallace also admitted that there is no black and white text on the document, but it was purely communicated by General Li Hai himself. General Li Hai now flatly denies this view, and no matter whether the archives exist or not, the fact that there is no conclusive evidence will not be changed. And I also believe that even if the Joint Conference really wants to do such a thing, the big guys will not leave meetings or discussion minutes when the meeting is held."

Everyone nodded, and when Truman said that the situation might not be as serious as they thought, Wallace would have taken out a recording or other evidence.

"The only concern is only two breakthroughs. First, these generals' confidants or confidential personnel around them may hear more or less the news. Once they make testimony or testimony that is not conducive to the generals, it will be difficult to end even without actual evidence; second, the Soviet attitude, if the Soviets foolishly admit that there is this and communicate with the Joint Conference, the generals will be finished." Truman thought for a while, "In fact, there is another breakthrough. If Congress can find the Japanese, let them prove it..."

The next half of the sentence makes everyone laugh. Look for the Japanese? Don’t joke. What if the Japanese say that the Joint Association is all Japanese spies, do you believe it or not?

Senator Richard interjected: "I think the generals' confidants and people around him should not betray the superiors. This will not do them. Politicians will turn around and lose them after using them. How can the superiors be able to support step by step? There should be no fools who can be with the general, right?"

"I'm afraid another Wallace will come out!"

Now Wallace is almost synonymous with traitors. Roosevelt knocked on the table and remembered Li Hai's confident appearance. He thought the other party was sure of the people around him, so he ordered: "The people around the general must be reviewed. Please find a way to coordinate this..."

Everyone understands what coordination means.

"As for the Soviet Union..." Roosevelt said, "I'll think of a solution. If the Russians want assistance in the future, they will have a clear attitude."

Everyone nodded and felt very confident. This matter was the most troublesome, but as long as you bite it to death, it would pass, and Cape Verde was a bit troublesome. According to Roosevelt's idea, Turner must have saved it. Cape Verde's responsibility has been borne by General Ingersoll. How could he get another Turner? And Turner was right. If the fleet was lost that time, what should he do now? Everything could not be done.

"Turner may need to spend more energy..." Roosevelt said slowly, "I have a little bit of thought, but I'm not yet mature. I'll communicate with you in a few days."

Just as the Democratic Party was discussing the situation and responding to the situation, the chaos of the Joint Conference also formed a decision-making team: Sinson took the lead, including Arnold, Nimitz, Eisenhower, and Mark Mitchell, formed a new decision-making team. Mitchell was originally the commander of the aircraft carrier force, and his ability was slightly worse. Last year, he returned to China to be responsible for the Navy Aviation and West Coast air alert, and his rank was also promoted to Lieutenant General. Originally, Roosevelt was the one who wanted this position, but Nimitz believed that he himself served as the commander-in-chief of the Atlantic Fleet, no longer worked on the warship, and Spruins could no longer be drawn from the fleet, otherwise he would be completely out of control.

The developments confirmed Nimitz's judgment, and the test of participating in the Joint Conference has just arrived...
Chapter completed!