Although Roosevelt was very dissatisfied with the prince's opinions, he still reported the prince's opinions to China in his duties as a special envoy. At this time, President McKinley was also dizzy by the situation in American Samoa, and the current situation is that the Americans do not want to lose this springboard for advancement, but if the Japanese attack, the Americans will definitely not be able to hold it! And in a few years, the American fleet will not be able to recapture it. After all, the Panama Canal has not been completed, and it is too difficult for the US fleet to be mobilized on both sides of the strait, and the odds of crossing thousands of miles to fight a war at the doorstep of another naval power are too low.

Americans' diplomacy and strategy are actually a bit chaotic now, and if the previous Monroe Doctrine could be said to have defined the sphere of power under the influence of the Americans' own national power, when they decided to go beyond the Americas and into the world, the previous policy was not so applicable.

The so-called policy of isolation, without mixing with the struggle between other powers, would be to some extent an option to avoid conflict, without which it would be impossible to open a gap in the old system and get a piece of the pie. So, the Americans chose Spain, a country that had been pushed out of the circle by the great powers, weak, weakened, and with colonies far from home. is a suitable opponent.

Historically, the Americans were right! In 100 days, the Americans easily overthrew Spain to the ground with their still immature army, and obtained huge benefits, the West Indies and the Philippines were included in the Americans' sphere of influence, and with the threat of a great war, they easily annexed Hawaii, and directly completed the preparations for entering the Far East from the Americas. Americans are so lucky!

Subsequently, after the victory in the first battle, the Americans were even more emboldened, and even after Japan's great victory in the Russo-Japanese War, they were still terrified in the face of the "Great White Fleet" that the Americans had come from afar. Victory after victory has prompted the Americans to become more and more ambitious, and with the support of strong national power, the Americans are expanding faster and faster! More and more confident! But everything is different in this plane!

The Americans are like a renminbi player who has just come out of the novice village, although it seems to be very strong, but the actual combat ability is average. Historically, it was lucky, and in this plane, Japan was exposed in the face of a desperate struggle in a difficult situation, although the United States still beat Spain, a weak chicken, and won the West Indies, but it lost the competition in the Far East. Tons of damage to the ambitions of the Americans!

"American Samoa can be temporarily hosted by the Germans, but there needs to be a clear time limit. Let's say 5 years. This must be signed with a clear treaty, not to make a secret treaty. When Day saw Roosevelt's telegram, he was the first to approve of the proposal.

"But this is a heavy blow to our national prestige!" President McKinley said.

"Then we can put it another way, let's say the joint governance of Samoa, which literally includes not only American Samoa, but also German Samoa, so that our face-saving problems can be solved, and as long as the Germans are involved, it will definitely make the Japanese jealous. The more painful it can beat Japan, the more Japan will respect him! Dai thought for a moment and said.

But the Germans do not necessarily agree with this opinion, and, even if there is some argument that takes care of each other's face, what about the asking price of the Germans? They can't help us solve this crisis in vain. It is very likely that the content of the transaction needs to be made in a secret agreement, and how can we ensure that we do not regret each other? McKinley said.

"Mr. President, some of your thoughts are the same as many Americans, you are more inclined to the British, and you are willing to believe the British even if there are no guarantees, I don't know if this is because of the same kind of text, or some inexplicable and wonderful favor, or the admiration of the strong."

"But for other countries with which you can cooperate, you are skeptical of everything, and this factor mixed with personal feelings is not good for the country and us personally. The Germans and the French were feuding. There was also a rift in the relationship with the British over the Qing-Japanese war, they desperately needed allies, and we needed allies too, we were far apart, and there was no fundamental confrontation except for some trade frictions in South America. Why can't we form an unusual relationship with Germany? ”

"I have to admit that in my dealings with the Bavarian prince, the prince convinced me. The old powers, represented by Britain and France, are reluctant to change the status quo because they have vested interests, while we, Germany, and Italy are the new powers, and the world is so big, if I don't want to get enough benefits, there will be a conflict with the old powers. Why should we abandon our allies who belong to the unified hierarchy and choose to co-opt with those who do not value us very much? Dai said very sincerely.

"Hehe, yes, the previous Secretary of State has warned us, Mr. O'Neill has reminded us of the threat of Japan, and the threat of the Anglo-Japanese alliance to us, but now it seems that most of us, even me, are not aware of this threat. It's too late to regret it now, though. ”

The president wanted to say that Germany is not necessarily a good thing, but considering what his good friend had just said for a long time, he swallowed it back.

"We have too little time, and if we hesitate, once Japan occupies American Samoa, there will be no chance at all! It was impossible for the Germans to move their hands against Japan. Then the prince's suggestion is completely out of play! Dai said anxiously. This treaty can even be signed by me, and if something goes wrong, I will take responsibility!

"Well, we'll need to look into it, um, but we'll get results soon." The president's words were evasive, full of cover-ups and hesitation, which made Day even more dissatisfied.

"Mr. President, an urgent call from Hawaii." A White House staff member walked in and sent an expedited cable to the president.

"This. Well, this problem is solved, no more talking! McKinley's expression was exaggerated, first shocked, then briefly angry and distorted, and finally gradually calmed down. However, from his trembling body and Tie Qing's face, Day could still feel McKinley's anger.

"What happened?" Day was also a little panicked.

"The Japanese have occupied Samoa! These yellow-skinned dwarfs have taken over the territory of the United States of America! These bastards! Two tears appeared on McKinley's face!

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