Chapter 856 (1/2)
Reagan was also a vigorous man, now that he had decided. Then we should implement it immediately, so as not to have too many dreams at night; So he asked the Secretary to inform admiral Turner to meet him in the office at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Admiral Turner has just returned home and is quite satisfied with his performance today. It seems that he has the talent to become a star. At least he doesn't resist being on TV.
Another point is also very important. His appearance fee is $1 million; This Jedi is a sky high price. It is estimated that ABC also depends on people. Admiral Turner's resume is too legendary and wonderful. The most important thing is that what you say represents authority. It seems that there is really nothing to do in the idle duty of the Navy.
I just don't know what the White House will think. I can't take care of so much money at the moment.
While admiral Turner was thinking, the White House called. Let him report to the white house before 10 a.m. tomorrow. President Reagan will meet him on time at 10 o'clock.
Although I don't know what Reagan means, I can say that he is also the current president of the United States. Face still needs to be given, and I dare not refuse to give it.
General Bernard Rogers was the most depressed at this time. Reagan had promised that he would continue to be the commander-in-chief of NATO's European allies. Suddenly received a call from Reagan himself; He said that he needed more important work and asked him to return home to report on his work. This is no doubt an excuse. No post is more important than the post of commander-in-chief of NATO's European allies.
Bernard William Rogers is also a cruel man. He graduated from West Point Army Academy, command and staff college and army academy from 1943 to 1960. He served as a second lieutenant in 1943, assistant to the president of the military academy in 1945, deputy to the supreme commander in Austria from 1946 to 1947, battalion commander of the United Nations in Korea in 1952, executive officer of the commander in chief of the US military in the Far East from 1953 to 1954, assistant to the army chief of staff from 1956 to 1959, military assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff and chief of staff in 1961. In 1966, he served as the deputy division commander of the first infantry division of the US Army in South Vietnam and the president of the military academy in 1967. He was appointed commander of the fifth infantry division in 1969.
In 1974, he served as commander of the army force command and was promoted to general. He served as chief of staff of the U.S. Army in 1976. He was appointed supreme commander of the European allied forces in 1979.
The general was dismissed because of the relaxation of us Soviet relations and his strong opposition to the signing of the guided missile treaty. I don't know how I would feel about returning home early because of admiral Turner.
Although reluctant, the president is the supreme commander. Bernard Rogers dared not disobey the orders of the White House even though he had high qualifications and prestige.
Reagan took a big risk in making general Turner the commander-in-chief of NATO's European allies. During the cold war, most of them graduated from west point; Admiral Turner was born in the Navy and was bound to be opposed and excluded.
However, these can only be handled by admiral Turner himself. If he can't do such a small thing well, he, the director of the CIA, will do it in vain.
At 10 a.m. the next day, Admiral Turner appeared in his military uniform in the White House presidential office.
Seeing general Turner's energy, Reagan thought his choice was right. Although they belong to different parties, they are all Americans. It's good to have the same core interests. At this time, we don't care about others.
After seeing Reagan, Admiral Turner gave him a standard military salute. Although Reagan was an actor before, he is now the president of the United States and the supreme commander of the three armed services. He must be given enough respect. No one will leave a handle on each other because of such a small matter, which is too much to gain.
Reagan said with a smile, ”Hello, Admiral Turner. I'm relieved to see your glory and uniform.”
”I invited you here this time. It was really a surprise. You must be invited out of the mountain. The White House thinks you are the best candidate. ”
What a surprise, is there an emergency; Or the Soviets called and didn't hear about it! At this point, Admiral Turner was confused. He had to listen to Reagan first and then make a decision.
Turner: ”I'm an American soldier. It's their bounden duty to obey orders. As long as the country needs, even if I charge like an ordinary soldier, I have no complaints; It will certainly appear where the country needs it most. ”
That's right, but no one will let a admiral charge. Reagan would be shot cold if he dared to do so.
Before the United States, several presidents were shot and killed, not one more.
Reagan smiled and said, ”Admiral Turner is serious. Your loyalty and courage are an example for American soldiers.”
”I called you here this time because there are urgent problems to be solved in Europe. Admiral Bernard Rogers has other things that are no longer suitable to serve as commander-in-chief of NATO's European allies. ”