The Cold War: Jumping back and forth between the two camps

Of course Dunn knew that after the war, Lloyd could be transferred back to headquarters.

By then, Lloyd will have greater power, so of course Lloyd will hope that the war can end as soon as possible, even if the U.S. army fails.

But the old man's wish was destined to fail, because Dunn knew that the war would not officially end until July of 53.

This means that he will have to continue to serve as the head of the East Asia region for two years.

But of course Dunn would not tell Lloyd the real result.

"Before this I always thought it would be very easy for us to win this war, even when the Chinese just came down!"

Dunn also sighed in a pretentious manner.

"But judging from the current situation, we were too arrogant before!"

"No one can predict the development trend of war, and this time is the best proof! Even though our weapons and equipment are much more advanced and powerful than those of the Chinese.

It still didn't work. Who would believe this if I told anyone else about how the war could turn out like this? "

Lloyd put down the knife and fork in his hand as he spoke. He was almost full, although he didn't eat much.

Dunn could also see that Lloyd was a little depressed.

"Sir, I have been working in South Korea for a while, especially visiting the prisoner-of-war camps to see the Chinese captured soldiers. To be honest, I think our loss this time was not unfair!"

Seeing Lloyd's eyes looking at him, Dunn continued slowly.

"You know, I have been in the army for a period of time. After seeing the Chinese prisoners of war this time, I have to admit one thing! Their soldiers are more like soldiers than ours!

If our soldiers were released back home, they would lose their military status and behave more like gangsters, gamblers, and the dregs of society!"

Lloyd nodded slightly. As the head of the CIA in East Asia, he certainly knew the character of the United States' overseas troops.

"So you suggested treating the prisoners of war better?"

Lloyd looked at Dunn with sharp eyes and asked back.

"It has nothing to do with this. I mentioned this opinion to you before I went to the prisoner-of-war camp! The reason I told you at that time was my true thoughts. After I came into contact with the Chinese prisoners of war on Geoje Island, I came to the conclusion just now that their soldiers are more qualified than ours!

Although I don’t want to admit it, I have to say that this is the truth! ”

Having said that, Dunn paused, put on a sincere attitude, and continued.

"I don't sympathize with those redists..."

This time, Lloyd interrupted Dunn before he could finish his words.

"You don't have to explain so much to me. I agree with your point of view! This has nothing to do with stance. This is a fact. So I don't like our army. Whether it's General MacArthur or the current General Ridgwell, if it weren't for work reasons, I wouldn't have much contact with them at all!"

Lloyd looked a little annoyed.

"But on the battlefield, these soldiers have the final say. If we want to take any action, we really have to get their consent!"

"There's nothing we can do about it. During war, everything must be centered on the military!"

Dunn spread his hands and said.

"Sir, to be honest, although I don't like Marshal Mai either, if Marshal Mai could have made a substantial breakthrough on the battlefield of the peninsula and had not suffered so many defeats, I might have opposed you targeting Marshal Mai!"

“If Marshal Mai can really stabilize the situation on the battlefield on the peninsula, I won’t target him!

Isn't it because I reported the situation on the battlefield to the country truthfully that he resented me? "

Lloyd curled his lips and showed a look of disdain. It seemed that he really looked down on Marshal Mai.

"But if he could do everything well, I wouldn't have to complain to the higher-ups! Besides, strictly speaking, this can't be considered as complaining, because this is our job. If we couldn't even do our job well and let him mess around on the battlefield on the peninsula, I'm afraid we would have been collecting the bodies of South Korea by now."

Of course, I agree with what Lloyd said. If Dunn hadn't known that North Korea would be too erratic in the future, and if Mac had stayed on the peninsula for a few more months, the situation on the peninsula might have been different.

Perhaps by then the volunteer army will be able to gradually recover the entire peninsula.

But history is destined to have no ifs.

Now that Marshal MacArthur has returned to China, Ridgway has taken the position of Commander-in-Chief of the United Nations Forces, just as history had originally said.

And he would remain in this position until the end of the Peninsular War.

"I admit this, but judging from the current situation of General Ridgway, he should be able to stabilize the situation of the war on the peninsula. We don't seek to counterattack, but even if we can draw with the Chinese and maintain an undefeated record, he will be considered to have done a good job!"

Lloyd also nodded, agreeing with Dunn.

"I hope he can do better than Marshal Mai!"

"Go to bed early today, and come with me to see Li Qiwei tomorrow morning!"

Lloyd patted Dunn on the shoulder and returned to his room. Dunn also cleaned up the food on the table and went to rest.

The next morning, Dunn got up early, had breakfast with Lloyd, and then went to the US military headquarters in Seoul, or the temporary wartime command center.

Met Li Qiwei.

This was the first time Dunn had seen Li Qiwei. Although he had heard of his name in his previous life, even when watching documentaries, he had never paid much attention to his appearance.

At this time, Li Qiwei was wearing a military uniform and looked calm and experienced, but in terms of temperament, he was indeed not as good as Marshal Mai.

This may have something to do with his pragmatic attitude.

"General Ridgway, nice to meet you!"

After meeting, Lloyd took the lead to step forward and shake hands with Li Qiwei.

Li Qiwei also smiled and nodded to Lloyd.

"Mr. Lloyd, time is precious now, let's get straight to the point!"

Although from the outside, Li Qiwei is indeed much calmer than Marshal Mai, but when he opens his mouth one can also feel the unique capability of a soldier.

"I know why you came to see me. I will not interfere with your work like Marshal Mai did. I will even fully cooperate with your work to a certain extent.

But at the same time I also hope that you can shoulder your responsibilities. We are in urgent need of intelligence from the Chinese, and the military intelligence agencies cannot penetrate into the interior!

I wonder how your work on intelligence on China is going?"