Winter Is a Killer
In a televised address, Mr. Truman put forward three points.
First, the upper echelons of the Peng Joe Empire who had conceived, planned, and launched the war of aggression—including the Imperial Family—must stand trial.
They were the most direct criminals. Without their planning and instigation, this war could never have happened!
Second, the families of the Federal soldiers who had sacrificed their lives in the war must receive compensation far beyond the norm!
Human life was the most precious wealth. Any plundering of life was a crime! Therefore, compensation had to be paid, and the Peng Joe Empire had to foot the bill.
The specific amount would exceed everyone's expectations, and the details would be announced after the war ended.
Third, given that the Peng Joe Empire had launched wars of aggression against other countries repeatedly, making it a "habitual offender" that might continue doing so in the future,
the Federal Government had decided to add a restrictive order to the terms of the negotiations.
It would restrict a series of military factors, such as the size of Peng Joe's postwar army and the level of its military equipment.
For example, its army would be forbidden from exceeding a certain size, while large weapons of war such as fighter jets, tanks, and Sea Fortresses would be prohibited from entering service.
Around this provision, observation and supervisory organizations would be established. Once Peng Joe exceeded the permitted limits, the World Development Committee would be obligated to intervene.
When necessary, it could first take measures—including but not limited to military strikes and political actions—to contain Peng Joe.
These three demands, known as the "Peace Three Articles," would be added to the peace negotiations with the Peng Joe Empire as supplementary or amended terms.
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