1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

He is not a domineering boss who will kill his entire family if he takes one look at his woman.

After chatting for a few words with a prince floating in the waters of Fujian, the President finally cut off the communication reluctantly.

The distance between the two sides is getting farther and farther. In a few days, they will no longer be able to communicate directly with the commander through agents, but can only rely on cold telegrams.

At this moment, the captain knocked on the door:

"Ms. Field, the fleet has arrived in Manila!"

That’s right, after leaving China, President Springfield’s next stop was not the Soviet Union in the north, but the Philippines, or in other words, the entire Southeast Asia region.

Let me briefly talk about the situation in Southeast Asia at this time:

Burma – a British colony;

Laos – a French colony;

Cambodia - a French colony; Vietnam - a French colony; Philippines - an American colony; Malaysia - a British colony; Singapore - a British colony; Indonesia - a Dutch colony; Brunei - a British colony...

With the exception of Thailand, which serves as a "buffer zone", the entire Southeast Asia is basically a colony of white people, and most of it belongs to Britain and France;

Since the United States has decided to join forces with the Soviet Union to abolish the British and French colonial systems, Springfield certainly cannot sit idly by. Her trip to Southeast Asia this time is a manifestation of her "sincerity."

Before taking action against Britain and France, she needs to first solve the problems that exist in the United States as the President of the United States, namely:

The Philippines as an American colony.

The reason is simple: the United States wants to dismantle the British and French colonial systems and liberate the people in the colonies, yet it still clings to a colony of its own. How can this be?

The United States today is not the same as the United States in later generations that cracked down on Tik Tok and even introduced a special plan to sentence people who use "deepseek" to up to 20 years in prison. It still has some shame.

Therefore, allowing the Philippines to be independent, even if it is only superficial independence, has become an inevitable option.

This incident may seem shocking, but upon closer inspection, it does not put much political pressure on Haruta, and may even help improve her political image.

After being colonized by Spain, the Philippines never stopped its anti-colonial struggle, and even established the "Republic of the Philippines" twice in 1897 and 1899, declaring the independence of the Philippines.

At this time, Spain, which had been defeated by the United States and the Philippines, unilaterally ceded the Philippines to the United States. If the United States could adopt a conciliatory policy towards the Philippines, it would easily be able to obtain an absolutely pro-American regime.

Unfortunately, the Americans at that time had no such ideas. After learning that the Philippines was unwilling to submit to them, they launched an unrelenting attack with their colonial mentality, which led to the outbreak of the "Philippine-American War".

This war, which lasted until 1913, not only caused huge losses to the Philippines, but also did not gain any benefits for the United States. It cost $10 billion and ended up with only a shabby Philippines full of resistance forces.

Look familiar?

That’s right, this was also the case when Japan first colonized Taiwan. The colony sucked its blood away and made huge losses.

It can only be said that there is a huge gap in the skills of colonization between the new colonial powers such as Japan and the United States and the old colonial powers such as Britain and France.

In short, the United States had no choice but to agree to grant the Philippines autonomy and promised to eventually establish an autonomous government. Historically, this was initially fulfilled in 1934, namely the Tydings-McDuffie Act (Philippine Independence Act).

Although the United States dragged its feet in actual implementation, although this "autonomous government" was filled with Americans and had a high puppet component, it still strongly inspired the anti-colonial struggle throughout Southeast Asia.

All Springfield had to do was to fulfill the 1934 or even 1946 promises a few years earlier and make some greater "concessions."

The dense crowds of people packed the Manila Port, which had been expanded repeatedly but still seemed small, and everyone rushed forward to catch a glimpse of Ms. Field.

The local bigwigs in the Philippines and Manila stood anxiously at the front, waiting and issuing various orders to their subordinates:

"Check the salute again!"

"Sprinkle some more water on the ground! It must not be slippery, and there must be no smoke or dust!"

"Where's the security?! What's going on over there? Send someone to investigate! If anything goes wrong, I'll hang you myself!"

"Check your appearance! Don't be rude!" "Also..."

Although the bureaucrats in the United States were well aware that Chuntian was easygoing and never liked such grand occasions, the two people far away from the mainland of the United States did not know this!

Even though the White House had sent a telegram in advance to emphasize this point, no one dared to neglect it.

What if the other party is just being polite and they take it seriously...Don't think that bureaucracy is only found in China.

Soon, Springfield's global visiting fleet came into view, and the gun salute on the dock immediately fired 21 times to express the highest respect for Ms. Field.

It was not until this moment that Manuel Luis Quezon, President of the Philippine Senate, felt relieved and finally felt that he was not dreaming.

As a national hero who participated in the Philippine War of Independence and the Philippine-American War and led the Jones Act (expanding the political opportunities for local Filipinos and abolishing the US's right to interfere in Philippine legislation), Quezon never thought that the US president would visit their small place.

This is a colony that has caused the Americans to shed enough blood, suffered enough humiliation, and has been clamoring to "secede" from the United States!

Earlier this year, he sent his good friend and capable subordinate, Sergio Osmena, to the United States to lobby, trying to force the US government to pass the Philippine Independence Act.

In the eyes of the US President, even if he had to compromise due to political pressure, the Philippines would probably be a thorn in his side. How could the dignified Saint President personally visit?

What is she here for?

Is it to strengthen the US rule over the Philippines?

Considering the other party's terrifying global reputation, Quezon had to worry about this.

But Adena Chaffee, the American Governor-General in the Philippines who was beside Quezon, was not worried about this, but was worried about another thing:

Ms. Field, are you really planning to make the Philippines independent?

As the U.S. Governor-General in the Philippines, he was effectively a local emperor. Although his splendid life had declined in recent years, he still enjoyed some privileges and a comfortable life. Chafee did not want to leave.

Among the forces hindering the disintegration of the global colonial system, these colonial governors are definitely one of the most important ones.

Therefore, after learning about Ms. Field's political inclinations from home, Chafee even thought of seeking foreign aid from the United States to consolidate his own position.

However, after hearing that the powerful foreign aid he was planning to recruit, Douglas MacArthur, had once commanded the army to suppress the veterans led by Ms. Field, Chaffee completely gave up this idea.

Marshal Mai is in a difficult situation right now, so we should stay out of this. What if Ms. Field sets her sights on him...

Amidst everyone's various thoughts, Chuntian walked down from the warship leisurely, smiling and waving to the welcoming crowd.

The men couldn't help but breathe heavier, while the women showed their immense envy.

Although they had seen her in newspapers and photos before, it was only at this moment that they truly realized that those things could not fully display even one ten-thousandth of the lady's amazing beauty.

The soldiers of the 31st Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army, who were transferred from Shanghai last year to take charge of the security and appearance of the reception, immediately struck the ground in unison with the butts of their Springfield rifles, shouting enthusiastically:

"Field! Field! Field!"

However, such a brave and powerful army with a very good reputation in the Philippines suddenly became quiet after Ms. Field approached them and waved slightly, fully demonstrating what "obeying orders" means.

Then, Chuntian's next words threw them into a new frenzy:

"Hey! My dear brothers, Koch (HK416) has told me about your excellent performance in Shanghai and the Philippines. I am very pleased. Please keep up the good work!"

This time, the soldiers didn't shout, but instead all raised their right hands, first in a mustache-like salute, then turned their palms into fists and pounded their hearts to express their absolute loyalty!

The heart is hidden in this self!

The earth-shaking sound, which was filled with an invincible aura, made the representatives from various countries who came to watch the ceremony change color.

The U.S. military was once recognized as a weakling by the world, but under the leadership of Ms. Field, it has the potential to become the world's strongest army.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for our country?... We just exchanged greetings and pleasantries without saying anything.

As is customary around the world, the next step is the "leader's speech session."

Haruta walked up to the podium he had prepared and began speaking gently. However, his first sentence nearly caused chaos in the room:

"Dear Filipino people, dear friends, today, I stand here with great excitement to announce to you a historic moment——"

"From today on, the United States will honor its promise to the Philippines. From today on, the United States will gradually and completely withdraw its Governor and troops stationed in the Philippines. From today on, the Philippines will gradually achieve independence!"

"This is a moment we have all been waiting for! A moment that stands for freedom, self-determination and dignity!"

“! ! ! !”

The audience fell silent for a moment, then their heads started buzzing. Wait!

No foreshadowing whatsoever?!

Did they just declare the independence of the Philippines? No, no, no, it was a "gradual independence." But even so, it was shocking enough.

The surprise was so huge and sudden that Quezon and other Filipinos and Chinese who advocated independence were so confused that they could not think for a moment.

As if realizing the turmoil his words would cause, Haruta paused for almost a full minute, waiting for everyone in the audience to recover before continuing his speech:

"After the Spanish-American War in 1898, the Philippines was liberated from Spanish colonial rule, but subsequently fell under the control of the United States..."

These words made the American officials in the audience look nervous.

Although I've heard Ms. Field always be so blunt and unpolitical, this is a bit too blunt.

"Although we once promised freedom to the Philippines, the complexity of history and some practical considerations have delayed the fulfillment of this promise..."

As she spoke, she bowed to the Filipinos in the audience:

"I'm sorry, my words were a bit too high-sounding. In fact, this is a mistake the United States once made. As the President of the United States, on behalf of the US government, I would like to express my sincere apology to the Filipino people."

As soon as this gesture was made, even some Filipinos who had fought bravely and sacrificed their families and friends in the Philippine-American War had tears in their eyes, and their favorable impression of Springfield quickly reached its peak!

God bless you, over the past few hundred years, has any white person, especially any politician, ever apologized to the humiliated Philippines?

Even Mark Twain, who helped organize the Anti-Imperialist League in the Philippines, didn't have one!

Because he felt it was not his fault, and the Filipinos felt the same way. Similarly, the suffering of the Philippines in the past and present has nothing to do with Ms. Field.

But she still apologized.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is on the same level as the German Chancellor's shocking kneeling, and due to Springfield's status and reputation, the effect is even stronger.

The blood feud that resulted in the deaths of 20 people seemed to have been resolved just like that.

"...Throughout this painful period for both the United States and the Philippines, the Filipino people have demonstrated immense courage and wisdom. You have made tremendous efforts and endured countless sacrifices and struggles to build a free and prosperous nation..."

"From their heroic struggle against Spanish colonial rule to their resilience in the face of American rule, the Filipino people have never given up their pursuit of freedom. This is a courage and quality that even God would admire..."

"I, President Springfield, both as President of the United States and as an individual, firmly believe that every nation has the right to determine its own destiny and every people has the right to choose its own future;"

"Today, we formally recognize and support the full independence of the Philippines, not only as a recognition of your efforts but also as a firm commitment to the values ​​of freedom and democracy..."

3

The faces of the British officials in the audience changed drastically!

They weren't stupid. At this moment, they were finally convinced of the real purpose of Springfield, the new US president's unusual global visit. This was at least one of the real purposes, and perhaps even the most important one:

Dismember Britain's global colonial system! Good job!

They were willing to spend so much money to dismember the British Empire, starting with dismembering their own colonies!

But on second thought, if they could successfully dismember Britain's colonies, the Philippines would be a great bargain. If they were the president of the United States, they would do the same.

damn it!

You are the President of the United States. Why are you here stirring up trouble instead of dealing with the internal affairs of the United States during the Great Depression?

Mr. Roosevelt, who had become bald from handling domestic affairs, sneezed loudly.

Springfield's speech continued:

“…We are fully aware that colonial rule has brought untold suffering to the Filipino people, and today, we are determined to put an end to it so that the Filipino people can truly take control of their own destiny;”

"We are well aware that independence does not mean the beginning of isolation, but the beginning of new cooperation and friendship. The United States will continue to maintain a close partnership with the Philippines and support your economic construction, social development, and national security;"

"We believe that an independent and strong Philippines will make significant contributions to peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and the world..."

On behalf of the United States government and people, I extend my sincerest congratulations to the Philippine people. May your future be filled with hope and brightness. May our friendship endure, and may we work together to embrace an even brighter tomorrow.

"May God bless America, bless the Philippines, and bless our shared values!"

"Long live freedom and independence!"

501 Southeast Asia Chaos

After the speech.

"...So, I will give you two choices: immediate and complete independence, and the United States will not hinder or interfere in the internal affairs of the Philippines, but at the same time will not provide any assistance in this process;"

"Second, independence should be achieved gradually. Do not seek to change the status quo immediately, but rather learn and plan. Once you are confident that you are capable of fully controlling and governing a country, then full independence can be achieved."

"So, you will only help if it's the second option?"

"Yes, I think this is a very reasonable suggestion. It depends on your choice."

Philippine Senate President Quezon and his mixed-race Chinese assistant Sergio Osmena looked at each other and thought that they had underestimated this incredibly young and beautiful American president.

Sure enough, those who can hold this position are not ordinary people.

From any perspective, Springfield's proposal is extremely generous, open-minded, and morally sound, and no one can find fault with it.

If we allow you to achieve complete independence, we will no longer be able to provide assistance, otherwise it will be called "interference in internal affairs". But if you need our help, it will be impossible for you to achieve complete independence immediately.