The United States, on the other side of the ocean, is undoubtedly a chosen country. Because of the barrier between the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean, it will undoubtedly be even more difficult for the enemy to launch an attack on the US mainland. The United States has the most powerful industrial power in the world, and even if the impact of the economic crisis has made the Chinese Empire surpass the United States, the United States is still one of the strongest countries in terms of industrial strength. In addition, there are no powerful countries in the vicinity of the United States that can pose a threat to the United States. Therefore, the security of the United States can undoubtedly be guaranteed.

This allows the United States to remain neutral when a war breaks out in the Old Continent, make a big war windfall, and then join it when the situation of the war becomes clear, and win the war at the lowest cost. This is also the reason why in another time and space, the United States was able to become the post-war superpower. The Old World has been completely destroyed, while the continental United States has not been affected by the war. Under the circumstance of eliminating the advantages of one another, other countries will naturally not be able to compete with the United States.

However, in this time and space, something is different. Because of Emperor Wu Haoxuan, the Chinese Empire got rid of the fate of enslavement and aggression, rose sideways, eliminated the strong enemies around it one after another, and expanded outward. With the help of the economic crisis, it surpassed the United States in one fell swoop and developed into an industrial power that surpassed the United States. As for the military aspect, the Chinese Empire threw off the Americans several streets. As a result, US domination of the world has become a completely distant dream, and even its own security has been seriously threatened. This is undoubtedly a great challenge for the leaders of the United States.

The current president of the United States is Franklin D. Roosevelt, because the performance of the previous president, Herbert Hoover, in the economic crisis was so bad that Roosevelt was able to easily defeat him, win the presidential election, and become the president of the United States. After Roosevelt took office, his performance was indeed very good, and with the help of the New Economic Policy, the United States came out of the quagmire of the economic crisis step by step. Although the current economy is still not optimistic, it is at least much better than before, which also makes President Roosevelt's public support continue to rise. If he were to run for the next president, Roosevelt's chances of winning the election would still be very high. However, this did not make Roosevelt the slightest bit happy. Even, let him feel a huge responsibility. When he became president of the United States, he realized how great the responsibility was on his shoulders.

For example, the current international situation is becoming more and more tense. World war seemed to be on the horizon at any moment. And how should the United States choose in this world war? Should we continue to remain neutral and make a windfall of war and wait until the war is over to reap the fruits of victory, or should we join in at the beginning of the war? Roosevelt knew very well that the Chinese on the other side of the ocean would never let the United States seize the fruits of war so easily. There is no doubt that the Chinese Empire has always been bent on defeating the United States, as can be seen from the fact that the Chinese Empire has been building military facilities on those islands in the Pacific Ocean.

On December 26, 4636 A.D., just after Christmas, President Roosevelt convened senior officials of the U.S. government at the White House to discuss the problems facing the United States. He really feels that time is getting shorter and shorter, and if he does not come up with a solution as soon as possible, the United States will probably lose a lot in the future, and not only will it have no hope of becoming a world hegemon, but it will not even be able to guarantee the security of its country.

"Gentlemen, I'm sorry that this is the time for you to spend time with your families. However, the current international situation is becoming more and more tense. That's why I have no choice but to urgently convene you to discuss measures for the sake of America's future. President Roosevelt said.

"Your Excellency, you are so polite. As members of the U.S. government's cabinet, this is our responsibility. Secretary of State Kirdell Hall said with a smile. Now that the U.S. economy is gradually recovering, the burden on his shoulders as secretary of state is not so heavy.

Roosevelt nodded, and then said, "Ladies and gentlemen, in the Far East, the Chinese are expanding step by step. In Europe, the Germans are also following in the footsteps of the Chinese and expanding aggressively. The British and French, fearing war, would only blindly indulge the Germans. I have reason to believe that in the future, Britain and France will certainly suffer great losses because of their actions today. In addition, according to what we know, the relationship between the Chinese Empire and Germany is very close, and there is even a possibility of a secret alliance between the two countries. This is a huge threat to the United States and the entire Western democratic world. If war breaks out, the Western democratic world is likely to lose it. ”

"Your Excellency, the relationship between the Chinese Empire and Germany has always been very close. Before the outbreak of the last world war, the Chinese Empire and Germany were also close countries. It's just that in the war, for their own interests, the Chinese stabbed the Germans in the back. Of course, after the war, the Chinese pretended to give up claiming reparations from Germany, and even tried to help the Germans at the Paris Peace Conference. This time, the relationship between the Chinese and the Germans has become close again, but no one dares to guarantee what the future choice of the Chinese will be. Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr. said.

Roosevelt shook his head: "This time, I'm afraid it's hard to say." The last war Chinese made that choice because the power of the democratic world was too strong, and we also intended to join the Entente to fight. Therefore, the Chinese did not unite with the Germans. However, this time, after the heavy blow of the economic crisis, the power of the Western world has been dealt an extreme blow. The Chinese Empire, on the other hand, has grown into the most powerful country in the world. If the Chinese want to become the real world hegemon, they must defeat all of us countries, not ally ourselves and defeat Germany. In that case, the Chinese will still not be able to become the real hegemon. ”

Roosevelt's analysis made the senior officials of the US government nod their heads again and again, and it is clear that they also think so.

"Your Excellency, do you think that war between us and the Chinese is inevitable?" Secretary of State Kirdell Hall asked, frowning. After all, starting a war with a powerful country like the Chinese Empire, they really have no bottom in their hearts! In the past few decades, there have been an unknown number of powerful countries that have been defeated by the Chinese Empire. Even the United States is not expected to have much chance of winning.

"Yes, I think so. If a war breaks out between us and the Chinese, it will only be a matter of time. Perhaps, in the early days of the war, the Chinese will attack us. Perhaps, they will wait until they have defeated Britain and France, and then join forces with the Germans to attack us. Therefore, for the sake of the security of the United States, we can no longer sit idly by and must take the initiative. Roosevelt said categorically.

"But, Your Excellency, the people do not want war. If we go to war, I'm afraid we will get opposition from all the people. Vice President John Nance Ghana said.

"The people are ignorant, they only care about their own livelihood, and they don't care about the fate of the country unless it really comes to life and death. As senior U.S. officials, we have a responsibility to help people make a choice, to make a choice that is good for the United States and Americans. Roosevelt said strongly.

"Well, Your Excellency, if we were to go to war, would we be able to win? Will we be able to defeat the Chinese? Secretary of State Kirdell Hall said.

President Roosevelt looked at Secretary of War Harry H. Woodlin and Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson. After all, in military affairs, they are all laymen. In this regard, it is better to leave it to the professionals.

"Your Excellency, the army now has only a hundred thousand men. If we enter the war now, we may not have any chance of victory. Secretary of War Harry H. Woodlin said.

"Your Excellency President, the Navy is probably no match for the Chinese. Although, the Navy is constantly building new warships. However, the gap between us and the Chinese is still very large. More importantly, our combat experience is far from being comparable to that of the Chinese. In the event of a war, the U.S. Navy would most likely lose. Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson also said.

Suddenly, the faces of the high-ranking officials of the US government were not very good-looking. If it's doomed, it's a fart!

Roosevelt's face was not very good, and he said, "I have called for General Marin Kleig and General William Daniel Leahie. It's up to them to answer specific questions. ”

Marin Kleig is a general in the U.S. Army and currently Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. William Daniel Leahy, on the other hand, is a U.S. admiral and chief of naval operations.

In the United States today, the Army is mainly in charge of the Chief of Staff. And the Navy is the chief of operations is the boss. As for the so-called Joint Chiefs of Staff, it will not be formed until after the end of World War II.

Soon, Admiral Marin Klaiger and Admiral William Daniel Leahy entered the conference room, led by the staff.

"Your Excellency, Excellencies, good morning." Greetings from Admiral Marin Klaiger and Admiral William Daniel Leahy.

"Two generals, this meeting is about the future of the United States and the fate of the United States in the next war. So, I hope you two can use your expertise to answer some questions for us. Roosevelt said. (To be continued.) )