Chapter 383: Tough Attitude (Asking for a Monthly Pass)

"Gentlemen, in the attitude of the Germans, if we continue to support the English and the French, it will inevitably make the Germans unhappy with us. I am afraid that this will directly lead to www.biquge.info the rupture of relations between our two countries! Secretary of State Brian said.

"Do the Germans still dare to use force against us? Even if their military power far exceeds ours. However, the Atlantic Ocean is our safest barrier. It is impossible for the Germans to hit our east coast. "Woodrow? President Wilson said.

Indeed, the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, as two natural barriers, have greatly guaranteed the security of the United States. In addition, there are no major powers around the United States, which makes it easy for them to dominate the Americas behind closed doors. Even if Germany was strong, it would be impossible to go on an expedition to the United States. A few thousand kilometers of transport lines over the ocean alone was enough to give the Germans a headache.

The US Cabinet ministers present nodded their heads one after another. This is undoubtedly where the United States has an advantage.

"Your Excellency the President, the Germans may not be able to threaten our homeland. But what if they attack our merchant ships? So what do we do? "Secretary of the Navy Daniels was a little worried. The strength of the US Navy, although second only to Germany and the United Kingdom, belongs to the third in the world. However, compared with the two previous naval powers, the gap between them is still very large. Although, under the influence of the German Navy, the United States also strengthened its naval construction. However, the construction of the navy has never been something that can be done in a short period of time, and it takes time to accumulate slowly. If Germany really attacked American merchant ships, the US Navy would simply not be able to do anything. They didn't even have the guts to face the German Navy in the Atlantic. Because that means defeat. At least, Daniels, the US Secretary of the Navy, has no confidence.

"Will the Germans attack our merchant ships? We are a neutral country. If they do so, they will be condemned by the whole world, and they will force us into the arms of the Entente. As long as the Germans were not stupid, they certainly wouldn't have done that. Vice President Marshall exclaimed. After all, attacking a neutral country's merchant ships is something that can only be done after the extreme of madness!

"The Germans can do anything for victory." Minister Daniels said.

"Are the Germans really ready to win this war? Britain and France are both first-class powers in the world, so they can't be so unbeaten! "Woodrow? President Wilson seems somewhat reluctant to accept this outcome.

"Your Excellency the President, the Germans have indeed gained the upper hand in this war. Especially in the event of civil strife in Russia, withdrawal from the war. The Germans could already completely pull their hands from the Eastern Front. This allowed them to mobilize their main forces to attack westward and fight a decisive battle with the Anglo-French forces. As for the battlefields in southern Europe, Austria-Hungary took over completely. The strength of the Kingdom of Italy was so bad that even if they joined the Entente, they did not play much of a role at all. The war had almost completely turned into a contest between Germany and Britain and France. Judging from the current situation, Germany has an absolute upper hand in this contest. The military prowess they displayed shocked everyone. Secretary of War Garrison said.

Indeed, the military strength shown by Germany in this war shocked everyone. It is well known that the German Army is the first in the world. However, before the outbreak of the war, no one would have thought that the German Army had the strength to win on two fronts. However, it turned out to be an eye-opener for everyone. The German Army really gained an advantage on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Especially on the Eastern Front, with a corps of less than 200,000 people, with the cooperation of Austria-Hungary, two million Russian troops were actually solved, which directly led to the collapse of Russia. Such strength cannot be compared with any other country.

As for the German Navy, it was even more experienced. Germany vigorously developed its navy and caught up with the British Royal Navy, which is known to all countries. For this reason, the whole world has entered the naval arms race. It's just that almost all countries believe that the German Navy is the one who is catching up. However, after the outbreak of the war, the German Navy completely suppressed the British Navy. The British Navy, on the other hand, performed very badly, as if the German Navy was the dominant naval power.

Both in the navy and in the army, Germany had the upper hand. This undoubtedly makes them very likely to win in future wars. Although, the war continues, unless some miracle happens. Otherwise, it is estimated that no one will be able to stop Germany from winning. Even the United States can't, even if the United States enters the war now, I'm afraid it won't be able to threaten Germany, at most it will only contain part of Germany's forces. The Americans are not stupid, and naturally they will not get involved in the war at this time. Even if they want to join the war, they will choose the side of the victor instead of being a loser.

"Ladies and gentlemen, do you mean that we should follow the advice of the Germans and cease our support for the Entente?" Woodrow? President Wilson asked.

Most of the cabinet ministers nodded their heads one after another. After all, it would be very uneconomical to be the enemy of the winner. What's more, if they continue to provide support to the Entente now, how will they recoup these investments once the Entente are defeated?

"Ladies and gentlemen, my thoughts are different from those of everyone else. First of all, whether we continue to support the Entente or not, Germany poses no threat to our homeland! "Woodrow? President Wilson said, looking at everyone.

Cabinet ministers nodded their heads.

"Secondly, if Germany wins the war, their strength will grow explosively. At that time, even if we want to hold the Americas, I am afraid it will be very difficult. Therefore, we must use this war to further weaken the Germans. Only in this way will we be able to maintain an evenly matched or even advantageous position in the future competition with the Germans. We are not directly involved in this war. So, even if the Germans are dissatisfied with us, they can't do anything with us. I think it's a great opportunity. If you miss it, you won't have it again. "Woodrow? Wilson said.

Although the other cabinet ministers thought the president was a little too risky, they knew that President Wilson was indeed acting in the interests of the United States.

"So, replying to the Germans, we did not transport weapons and equipment to the Entente. As a neutral country, the United States of America has the right to trade with any country! "Woodrow? President Wilson said.