"Mr. President, I have to remind you that the strength of our opponents is also increasing year by year!"
General Sen interrupted Wilson’s words realistically. Although the Japanese’s financial ability and comprehensive national strength are far less than those of the United States, they have invested a lot in the military. More importantly, "the Japanese don’t seem to leave us that much time, especially after they got the support of Germany and Russia, they have no worries in the Far East! Moreover, although the number of the new capital ships of the joint fleet in Nanrihai is not that of our navy, they are going to pass us in the fast mobile force! "
"Do you have to fight?"
This is the first time that Wilson asked about the possibility of war in this tone. In order to establish and consolidate the control position of the United States in the Panama Canal in Central America and the Caribbean, the Wilson administration threatened Mexico, Nicaragua, Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic by force. At that time, President Wilson always said firmly, "Fight if you should!" Teach them a good lesson! "
"Mr. President, I consider these things from my perspective! I am afraid that the decision on whether the two countries will fight is not in our navy! " Sen took out a document from his briefcase and gently put it in front of Wilson. "My duty is to prevent this possible war and make the best possible war plan!"
"orange plan?"
Wilson picked up that document. A copy? There is no doubt that the plan for the US-Japan war made two years ago is out of date!
"This is the reference admiralty will work out a new orange plan as soon as possible! But Mr. President, I sincerely suggest that the government avoid this war through diplomatic means until we are sure to have an advantage in the sea! "
"I know! Thank you, General! "
Wilson waved to General Sen, but he looked gloomy when he left himself.
Four days later, on September 2, after visiting more than half of Europe, US Secretary of State Ryan led a delegation back to Washington when Ryan was summoned by the President.
"What is the current situation in Europe?"
Wilson motioned Ryan to sit on his right hand side. At this time, there were two of them in the office of Nuoda University. There was a pot of tea on the small coffee table in front of the sand. It was a pity that the owner of this property looked sad. This mood was not suitable for tea.
"The situation looks good! Except for Britain, which is still not stable, daily order has been restored in various countries. Germany, Austria, Russia, Turkey and Bulgaria have announced that they have lifted their combat readiness, and a large number of soldiers are being demobilized on the 6th! Previously, the dispute between Germany and Spain in Gibraltar has been settled through consultation. Most people are optimistic that Europe is about to enter a period of prosperity and stability! "
Ryan said unhurriedly, and then took a sip of the small teacup in front of him without waiting for the president’s mouth.
"Mmm, good tea!"
"In the past, we were most worried that the war in Europe would wave us, but now that Europe is stable, we can’t feel at ease!" The president sipped tea without knowing what to eat. "What will be the victory of the Allies rather than the Allies?"
Ryan didn’t answer this question, which is no doubt to the current situation, but he also answered it.
"oh! What do you think of the European royal family and brain of the joint fleet formed by Germany, Japan and Russia? "
"Ki … has no opinion!" Neryon shook his head. "They don’t think it’s their own!"
Wilson was neither surprised nor surprised.
"Does Vienna see it that way?"
Ryan stopped shaking his head but added some disdain. "They are interested in joining that damn joint fleet, but at present they have no base in the Far East and no fleet!"
"It seems that Europeans are determined to follow Germany!" Wilson cursed the damn war over and over again in his mind. Without this war, European countries would restrict each other and reach a relative balance. Unfortunately, the Allies are the only ones now.
"Well, let’s take it from the Germans!"
"hand?" Ryan looked puzzled.
"But you know that the joint fleet is a threat to us, but our navy told me that if we really fight, we are likely to lose! So we must get rid of this unfavorable situation through diplomatic negotiations! Of course, we can’t go directly to the Japanese, which will make the Japanese more proud and we will always satisfy their greed! "
"So you want to ask the German government to mediate?"
In the past, the United States always played the role of mediator, but at this time Wilson needed someone else to mediate, which had to be said to be a perfect irony of the so-called neutrality and isolation policy of the US government.
"I’m afraid … so!" Wilson gave a positive look, which was full of nai and loss.
"Well, I’m white!" Ryan, who specializes in foreign affairs, took over this new job, but he didn’t dislike it because he was a complete pacifist and he hated war from the bottom of his heart.
"According to the opinion of Admiralty, we need less than three years for naval construction in peacetime. By that time, we will have a powerful navy as powerful as Germany and Austria-Hungary, and the fleet of the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean will make all those who try to undermine peace retreat before us!" Wilson roughly conveyed the words of the Secretary of the Navy, and then said awkwardly, "If it is a simple mediation, I am afraid it will not last that long. What’s more, Germany is also a major member of the Allies, and it is not good enough. They will certainly not help us!"
Ryan was silent for a moment. "Mr. President, as you said, you should give the Germans enough benefits!" "
The two men looked at each other for a few seconds and took the lead in saying yes or Ryan.
"During the war, we lent Germany goods worth 1 billion pounds in the government. Now it is a good weight! In addition, I think we can first throw out a plan to expand the navy and then give up this plan. The German government will negotiate to let the Germans withdraw from the joint fleet! "
"That’s a good idea!" Wilson thought for a moment and quickly affirmed the Secretary of State’s suggestion.
Money is not the biggest problem for the US government now. Although the European War lasted for a short year, the US government made a lot of money, from arms, equipment and food sold to the French to large-scale business done by the British. These were profitable transactions, but it happened that the world situation changed too fast this year. After the defeat of Britain and France, the military forces in the Pacific region lost a lot. Those warships flying the St. George’s Cross naval flag have basically disappeared. This situation has always been "ambitious" and the Japanese government will not let it go.
"In addition, recently, Austria-Hungary Germany seems to be not so indestructible! At this point, we should also think that the Gallio-Hungarian Empire is currently very short of funds and food! " Ryan in low wake up.
"Well … well … in the final analysis, we must make ourselves as strong as possible. This is the root solution!"
Wilson was full of promises, but he thought of something more important in his heart. This supporter of colonialism and expansionism is also the president of the United States of America. Since the end of the war, he has been most worried about more than the threat from Japan. Even before the war broke out, the ambition of Germany for American colonies was obvious, and Germany and the United States have also had several frictions. The most unstable factor is Mexico. Since the US-Mexico war in 1994, Mexicans have been waiting for revenge. At present, Mexico is ruled by the Casaran government, and this government and the Germans have an indescribable ambiguity.
"Then I’ll do it!"
Before Ryan turned around, President Wilson suddenly woke up from his dream and stopped him.
"Austria-Hungary, Russia and Turkey, we should all try! Although they are all staunch allies of Germany on the surface, who knows what they are up to in private! "
After dictating, both of them gave me a relaxed look.
In the next two days, Wilson called a meeting of the admiralty and the main generals of the 6 th Army. It is unknown to outsiders, but it is said that the senior generals came out with either excitement or a heavy face.
On September 23rd, President Wilson said in his address to the National Assembly that "the era of peace in Europe has arrived, but this does not mean world peace! At present, all over the world, especially in the Pacific region, the hidden dangers of war are still in Germany, Japan and other countries, and it is very likely that large-scale military actions will be taken against the areas controlled by the British government in exile, and it is difficult for the United States to ensure that it can stay out of it forever! Therefore, the United States should arm itself as soon as possible with strong military strength to deter attempts to endanger American national security! "
In addition, Wilson also believes that the decisive factor of the war is still the navy, and the Germans laid the cornerstone of victory by virtue of the North Sea War. Although the United States does not want to get involved in a war, it should still establish a two-ocean fleet to ensure that the American coast and colonies are not violated and that the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean are in a balanced and stable power!
This is the first time that Wilson put forward the proposal of "expanding the army" in Congress, and it was immediately supported by some politicians of military personnel and arms dealers. At first, the American people did not respond enthusiastically, but a few days later, the "Pacific Fleet" appeared in the east of the Philippines, and American public opinion took the opportunity to proclaim that "Tokyo’s ambition approached the Philippines". People were panicked and turned to support Wilson’s case of expanding the army.
A week later, the parade of the military expansion movement led by the president himself was held in new york and Washington. At first, there were nearly 10,000 participants in a few days, and this number doubled. As a result, in this autumn, "military expansion" was the most talked about word in the United States, which was more than people paid attention to the harvest of agricultural products.
At the beginning of October, under the presidency of President Wilson, the US Congress passed the National Defense Law, which doubled the standing army, reorganized the National Guard and stipulated that officers should be trained in colleges and summer camps. At the same time, the National Defense Law was passed and a new naval expansion plan was submitted to Congress, which aims to double the strength of the US Navy to the level of a first-class naval power in Europe in three years.
For a time, the United States is no longer a "businessman" who is always neutral in people’s eyes. Governments and public opinion have different opinions on this, but at least no one thinks it will be a signal of peace.
War and Peace Chapter 42 Trading
The first autumn harvest and famine season after the October War.
Cruel war has devastated the land of France. In the east and north, large tracts of once fertile land have been abandoned after unprecedented heavy artillery fire, and people can be seen everywhere. People have to come to winter soon, but the situation across the Taiwan Strait is even worse. The English spring ploughing has been delayed due to fierce fighting, but the Scots planted seeds in spring but burned badly in the summer war. Most farmers can look at the bare fields but there is nothing they can do. Fortunately, the blockade of the German sea has been lifted. A ship of food has to be shipped from outside Britain, but soaring prices are draining the last savings of the British people.
In the south of Apennine Peninsula, although the agricultural products have achieved a bumper harvest, a considerable amount of grain has become a battle for Austria-Hungary. The Italian government looks very bad this winter. After the victorious country, Austria-Hungary, plundered Poland and Italy, the situation in the country has stabilized. Many poor people can get a little Lai Wei’s porridge from the relief office. It is not easy for Russians in the victorious countries not only to let millions of strong farmers go to the battlefield, but also to force some people to leave their homes. As a result, Russia’s harvest this year can satisfy half of the people’s food and clothing. However, it seems that