Chapter 470: Strict Neutrality (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"The Germans lost only one battleship, but they sank the British 22 battleships and 5 battlecruisers? W-how is this possible? "Woodrow? President Wilson could not believe the result. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć infoAfter all, such a battle loss ratio is inevitably too large.
Meanwhile, Woodrow? President Wilson couldn't help but feel a little glad that he had not chosen to go to war with the Germans in the first place. Otherwise, the twelve capital ships of the US Navy will probably be eaten directly by the Germans, and there will be no scum left! The strength shown by the German Navy is so strong that other countries don't have the courage to confront them!
"Yes, Your Excellency. The fact that the Germans had achieved such a great result was undoubtedly beyond everyone's expectations. Minister Daniels said.
"Minister Daniels, I completely agree with you. Now Germany is already invincible. We should not be hostile to it. "Woodrow? President Wilson lamented it.
Does Secretary Daniels know about Woodrow? President Wilson is lamenting something, but there is no way to do it! Who made the current military strength of the United States far from being able to compete with Germany? In the event of a hasty break with Germany, the final result would be fatal. If it doesn't work out, it will make the United States pay a heavy price. Although, the Atlantic gives the United States good protection. However, it is clear that the Atlantic Ocean will not be able to stop the attack of the maritime hegemon.
"Your Excellency, our Navy has begun to develop at an accelerated pace. With our industrial and economic strength, soon we will have a navy strong enough to rival that of the Germans. When the time comes, we will no longer have to be afraid of the Germans. Minister Daniels was relieved.
Woodrow? President Wilson nodded: "I hope so!" Tomorrow morning, the Cabinet will hold a meeting to discuss the consequences of the British defeat in the naval battle for the American Republic. ā
"Yes, Your Excellency." Minister Daniels nodded.
The next morning, in the conference room of the White House, senior officials of the US Cabinet attended the meeting. Secretary of State Brian, however, was late.
"Why hasn't Your Excellency the Secretary of State come yet?" Woodrow? President Wilson asked.
"Your Excellency the President, Your Excellency the Secretary of State has just called, and the British Ambassador has urgently made an appointment to meet with him, and he will come back to the meeting after meeting with the British Ambassador." The secretary said.
Woodrow? President Wilson nodded, knowing that after the crushing defeat of the British Navy, he might not be able to sit still. That's why I urgently met with U.S. Secretary of State Brian to think of a way here in the United States. But it is a pity that the Germans showed such a strong military strength, and the United States is not a fool, how could it offend such a powerful Germany?
"Your Excellency, it seems that the British cannot sit still." Vice President Marshall smiled. Although, Britain was defeated, and this did nothing good for the United States. However, many high-ranking US officials undoubtedly feel relieved from the bottom of their hearts. After all, over the years, Britain has suppressed the United States. Now, they have finally tasted retribution.
The United States is very strong in industry, but in terms of cutting-edge technology, there is a huge gap between the United States and the Old World. As a result, Americans often try their best to steal advanced technology from the Old World. And those countries in the Old World are on guard against the United States in every possible way. All this is like another time and space 100 years later, the West, led by the United States, is doing everything possible to prevent the rise of the Eastern powers.
The other ministers of the US Cabinet could not help but laugh when they heard Vice President Marshall's words.
"Well, Secretary of State has other things to attend to, then, let's not wait for him, let's start the meeting!" Woodrow? President Wilson said.
The crowd stopped talking and began to prepare for the meeting.
"Ladies and gentlemen, yesterday there was a decisive battle between the German Navy and the British Navy in the North Sea. In the end, the Germans sank 22 battleships and 5 battlecruisers of the British Navy at the cost of one battleship. As a result, the Royal Navy has been completely defeated. The German Navy also replaced the British Royal Navy as the new maritime hegemon. What should the United States of America do in such a situation? "Woodrow? President Wilson asked.
"Your Excellency, judging from the current situation of the war, the victory of the German Navy has undoubtedly further established their victory in this war. According to the information we have obtained, the German Army has been carefully preparing for the past six months. It was foreseeable that they were about to launch a deadly attack on the Anglo-French forces on the Western Front. If the Anglo-French alliance could not resist it, then France would be the first to lose. After the defeat of the navy, Britain could not be left alone. After the defeat of France, they either surrendered to Germany, or waited for the Germans to land in England and were defeated by the Germans, and beyond that, there was little other ending. Secretary of War Garrison said.
"That is, the Germans won the war, is that almost certain?" Woodrow? President Wilson asked.
"Yes, Your Excellency. At least as things stand, the odds of the Germans are very good. Minister Garrison nodded.
"Is it possible that the Anglo-French forces on the Western Front will resist the German attack? In this case, the war will continue to stalemate! Vice President Marshall said.
"It's almost unlikely! Even if the Anglo-French forces were able to temporarily resist the German attack. However, after the defeat of the British Navy, the connection between Britain and the European continent would be severed. The French simply could not afford the consumption of millions of troops. When the time comes, they will still be defeated. Secretary Garrison said.
"It seems that the Germans defeated Britain and France and became the world hegemon, and that was already unstoppable!" Woodrow? President Wilson sighed.
"Your Excellency, since the Germans have won. Well, we should no longer irritate the Germans now. In that case, it will be very bad for us. I suggest that, from now on, we maintain our neutrality and refrain from providing any assistance to the British. In this case, the Germans, even if they were dissatisfied with us, had no excuse to attack us. Vice President Marshall said.
Other U.S. government cabinet ministers also nodded. They agreed. That is, the United States absolutely cannot make an enmity with Germany, which is about to win.
Woodrow? President Wilson nodded, and in the current situation, strict neutrality was undoubtedly the best option.