Chapter 381: Warning the United States (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"Father, the current situation is very beneficial to the Empire. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 infoHowever, there are despicable and shameless villains who are sneaking up on the Empire. Qin Tian said to Wilhelm II.
"Oh? Oscar, what's going on? Wilhelm II couldn't help frowning.
Although, now Germany has not won the war, this does not prevent Wilhelm II from claiming to be the sovereign of the world hegemon. He absolutely could not accept such a provocation against Germany.
"Father, the Americans, under the cloak of strict neutrality, have always supported the British and the French. In particular, the support for Britain has reached outrageous levels. According to the intelligence we have obtained, the Americans are making extensive use of merchant ships to transport all kinds of resources to the UK, even weapons and ammunition. This is undoubtedly a violation of the Neutrality Act. And the Americans do this for no more than two purposes. The first purpose was to make war money, and to take advantage of this opportunity to plunder the wealth of Britain. Another purpose, I am afraid, is to weaken our strength with the help of Britain and France. If Britain and France can hold out in this war for longer, it will undoubtedly be more and more disadvantageous to the Empire. Because, this will make the empire pay more casualties in the war. When the time comes, the Americans will be able to reap the benefits. Don't forget, the United States is the world's largest industrial power, and it is also salivating for the status of world hegemon. At the beginning of this century, they had already raised the slogan that America is America's America. It can be seen that their ambitions. If the strength of the United States increases further, no one can guarantee that they will not put forward the slogan that the world is the world of Americans! Qin Tian said.
After Wilhelm II listened to Qin Tian's words, his face suddenly became ugly. Wilhelm II was not unaware of the fact that the Americans were secretly violating the Neutrality Act by transporting weapons and other war materials to Britain. It's just that because Germany's situation was not very good before, and I didn't want to offend a powerful country like the United States at that juncture, I could only turn a blind eye. But now, things don't seem to be the same. Having settled the troubles on the Eastern Front, it seemed no longer necessary for Germany to continue to endure.
"By doing so, the Americans are indeed provoking the empire. We can't afford to let them do this anymore. In that case, it will make young men from the empire who don't know how many people lose their lives on the battlefield. Our blockade of Britain has already worked. However, the Americans have made our blockade useless. This was absolutely unacceptable to the German Empire. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Everyone replied.
"Only, Your Majesty. How do we do that? If we take a tough stance, will we push the United States to the side of the Entente? "Foreign Minister Feng? Kidren? Vahit was a little worried.
The reason why the Americans dared to unscrupulously transport weapons and equipment to Britain and France was precisely because of their strong strength, and neither the Entente nor the Central Powers dared to offend them easily, and they could only win them over? But now, it seems, Germany has the strength to stop caring about the Americans.
"Your Excellency, don't worry. The United States is indeed one of the great powers of the world. But unfortunately, although the industrial strength of the United States is very strong, their military strength is very weak. Even if they start to build up their armaments, it will not be something that can be done in a short time. By the time they had expanded their forces, we would have won the European theater of victory. When the time comes, will the Americans still have the courage to continue to confront us? Personally, I have serious doubts about this. Qin Tian said.
"Well, Oscar is right. As long as the Imperial Navy and the Imperial Army win the next two decisive battles, then the Americans will not dare to do anything to us. Even if they were to go to war, they wouldn't have the guts! Wilhelm II looked contemptuous. For Wilhelm II, a strong empire was undoubtedly his confidence. The strength of the German Empire was such that he did not have to care whether the Americans were resentful or not.
"Your Majesty, the behavior of the Americans is indeed very detrimental to the Empire. But if the United States were to get involved in the war, it would make it more energy and cost the empire to win the war. Therefore, it is undoubtedly best not to force the United States into the camp of the Entente. "Prime Minister Bernhardt? Feng? Billo said.
"It would have been best if the Americans, in their acquaintance, had stopped transporting weapons and other war materiel to Britain. Otherwise, they will be held accountable for their actions. "Wilhelm II's attitude appeared tough.
"The Foreign Ministry, first of all, warn the Americans! If the Americans can stop there, then we can not blame the past. Otherwise, we'll have to take countermeasures. We need to show the Americans that the German Reich is not a soft persimmon, not something they can provoke. Even if the Empire is at war with other powers at the same time, it is not afraid of them! Qin Tian said.
"Just do what Oscar suggests! I hope this time, the Americans will get acquainted. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Bernhardt? Feng? Prime Minister Bilow and Von? Kidren? Foreign Minister Vahit nodded his head repeatedly. With Wilhelm II and Qin Tian already determined, they had no choice but to follow orders.
After the conclusion of the Imperial Council, the Imperial Foreign Minister von ? Kidren? Washit, at once, sent a telegram to the Imperial Embassy in the United States, asking the Imperial Ambassador to the United States, and it was precisely to protest to the American side, warning them that they should no longer transport weapons and other war materiel to Britain.
Glass, the imperial ambassador to the United States, regardless of whether it was morning in the United States, immediately sent someone to urgently meet with US Secretary of State William? Jennings? Brian.
In William? Jennings? As soon as Brian entered the office, he found Ambassador Glass already waiting. This made him feel nervous, and he had a premonition that something bad was about to happen.
With the turmoil in Russia, withdraw from the war. Germany's dominance in the war became more and more apparent, which led to fierce debates in the U.S. cabinet. Some cabinet ministers believed that it would be rather unwise for the United States to continue to support Britain and France, and that Germany would be offended to death. Only, Woodrow? President Wilson has not been able to change his attitude.