"The British actually want to buy our warships? Or those twelve capital ships in active service? "Woodrow? President Wilson was also stunned when he heard about the British request. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Obviously, this also surprised him.

"Yes, Your Excellency. The British side has already made a formal request for us to sell them twelve capital ships in active service. Secretary Bryan said.

"What the hell do the British want to do? Isn't it ridiculous for them to make such a request? "Woodrow? President Wilson shook his head a little speechlessly. Apparently, he was somewhat unable to understand the thinking of the British.

"Your Excellency, the British were also beaten so badly by the Germans in the decisive battle at sea, and they now only have 8 capital ships left, so they want to buy them from us as a last resort." Minister Daniels said.

Woodrow? President Wilson frowned when he heard this, and he was surprised to hear from Minister Daniels's words that the other party was inclined to accede to the British's demands.

"What? Daniels, do you agree to sell those capital ships to the British? If we sell those capital ships, we'll have to rely on those old former dreadnoughts to protect our coastline. "Woodrow? President Wilson said.

"Yes, Your Excellency. Originally, I didn't agree to sell those capital ships to the British. After all, now our naval forces are not very strong either. Churchill's words, however, convinced me. Now I tend to sell those battleships to them. Minister Daniels said.

"Oh? How did Churchill convince you? ”

"Your Excellency, first of all, we are a neutral country, and even if we sell warships to Great Britain, the Germans are very dissatisfied. But they also have no way to take us. Now Germany is deeply involved in the war, and defeating Britain and France is their primary goal. They won't go to war against us at this time. Even after the end of the war, the Germans would not have been able to go to war against us. The Atlantic Ocean, thousands of kilometers, is not so easy to cross. Germany's military might not be so easily delivered to the west coast of the Atlantic. In addition, the Republic of America has never been a weak country. Even our navy, for the time being, is no match for the Germans. But if the Germans were to attack our homeland and defeat us, it would be impossible. Minister Daniels said.

Woodrow? President Wilson nodded, and that made a lot of sense.

"Secondly, we can get a lot of money by selling these ships to the British. We also need a lot of money to build new battleships. If we can get a sum of money from the British, it will effectively ease our financial pressure. We can also build more capital ships, which will help us to compete with the Germans in the future.

In the end, the British showed their determination to fight the Germans to the end once again. This is also very advantageous for the American Republic. After we sold our capital ships to the British, the British, together with the French and Italians, would unite and fight another decisive battle with the Germans. If the Entente prevails, the German threat to us will be completely removed. Even if the Entente could not win, they would definitely pay a lot of losses again in a decisive battle. A weakened Germany will also minimize its threat to us. If the German navy had suffered heavy losses in this battle, their blockade of Britain would have collapsed. At that time, Britain will be able to use overseas resources to further develop its own strength. In that case, the war may be able to continue. ”

Minister Daniels added Churchill's words to his own understanding, and asked Woodrow? President Wilson explained.

Woodrow? After hearing this, President Wilson did not immediately express his position, but thought about it. Indeed, the fact that they sold capital ships to Britain is of no harm to the United States.

"Your Excellency, what do you think?" Woodrow? President Wilson asked.

"Your Excellency, since the sale of warships to the British has so many benefits. At the same time, the Germans had no way to take us, so naturally they should sell battleships to the British. Let the British continue to fight the Germans, the longer they fight, the better, preferably to the ground of the Old Continent. In that case, no one will be able to stop the rise of the American Republic. Brian smiled.

Woodrow? President Wilson nodded repeatedly: "Indeed, it is very beneficial for the American Republic to continue this war. So, let's let the war continue! ”

"Yes, Your Excellency." Both Bryan and Daniels replied.

"In negotiations with the British, the asking price should be raised as much as possible. After all, the British have ruled the world for so many years and have amassed a lot of wealth. Now is undoubtedly a great opportunity for us. "Woodrow? President Wilson said.

"Your Excellency, I think that the warships we sold to the British could cost fifty million dollars each. An armored cruiser can ask for twenty million dollars. A light cruiser could also directly ask for ten million dollars. Destroyers can all ask for three million dollars. I am sure that the British will not refuse! Minister Daniels said with a smile. Finally, there was such an opportunity, and of course he would not let it go. The butcher's knife in his hand was already raised high, waiting to be stabbed by the British. Anyway, this is also a one-shot deal, so it is natural to raise the asking price as much as possible.

"Well, yes, I'm very happy with the price." Woodrow? President Wilson laughed. This plus is already five or six times the cost of their construction. If these warships can be sold at such a price, then all the funds for the construction of those new warships of the US Navy will be gathered.

"In addition, the technology of the British's 381-mm guns and steam turbines is also more advanced than ours. Since we provided them with these warships at such a critical juncture, it was only natural that the British would transfer these two technologies to us free of charge. Minister Daniels continued.

There is still a big gap between the US Navy and Britain and Germany in terms of large-caliber main guns and power plants. If these two key technologies can be obtained from the United Kingdom, it will make up for the shortcomings in this area and further enhance the strength of the US Navy.

Woodrow? President Wilson, of course, is very supportive of this.