The Republic of America, across the ocean, is struggling with a bad economy at home. Countless bankrupts and unemployed people are protesting, making the U.S. government very busy for this.

On the other hand, secret cooperation between the United States and Britain has begun. A large number of British scientists and technical materials were secretly shipped to the United States. The two countries began to join forces to conduct research on some advanced technologies. In particular, the technology of the military industry is the focus of their research.

In order to resist the strong pressure of Germany from across the ocean, the United States began to steadily expand its military strength. The U.S. Navy's advanced warship design program, with the help of experts from the United Kingdom, continued to be perfected, and then construction began. The U.S. Army is also beginning to expand. The advanced tank design and tank engine technology from Britain will enable the United States to avoid many detours in tanks. At the same time, the U.S. Navy and Army have also begun to build air forces separately to further enhance their military strength.

Another purpose of the US Government's vigorous development of armaments is to stimulate the country's economic development through such a method and to get out of the trough.

While the US Government was busy with development, it was not negligent in its response to changes in the international situation. At present, there are three main international trends that the US Government is concerned about. One was the imminent outbreak of German aggression on the British mainland. The other was that relations between Austria-Hungary and Germany were getting worse. The last was the war between Germany and the island nation.

The Germans attacked the British mainland, which the Americans could no longer do. Germany's military power in the Atlantic Ocean already has an absolute advantage. So in this regard, even if the Americans have any ideas, they do not have the courage to implement them. If they don't pay attention, they'll lose themselves.

Relations between Austria-Hungary and Germany were getting worse and worse, and this was undoubtedly something that the United States wanted to see. They wished that the alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary would break down. In this way, Germany will be able to build a strong country by its side. Having Austria-Hungary to contain Germany will be very beneficial to the future confrontation between the United States and Germany. The U.S. government is now almost certain that a rupture in relations between Austria-Hungary and Germany is inevitable. Franz, who advocated rapprochement with Germany? Joseph I, there are not many days left to live. Once Crown Prince Karl succeeded to the throne, the Austro-Hungarian alliance with Germany came to an end.

As for Germany's war with the island countries, the United States originally hoped to weaken Germany's strength with the help of the island countries. However, judging from the naval battle between the two countries, the islanders are inevitably a little too useless. This makes the U.S. government very unoptimistic about island countries. As for the German fleet's attack on the island city, this certainly made them feel very indignant, but it was not yet to the point where they were asked to stand up and speak for the island nation. After all, island nations and the United States, in the Pacific Ocean, are also potential competitors. The United States is also vigilant about the development of island countries. The German expeditionary fleet eliminated the main force of the island nation's navy, which made the US government breathe a sigh of relief. In this way, at least their pressure in the Pacific direction was relieved, and they could concentrate on dealing with the German threat.

The island's ambassador to the United States received an order from home and immediately rushed to see US Secretary of State Brian. The two talked in secret for more than two hours before the island country's ambassador to the United States left with a smile on his face.

Subsequently, Secretary of State Brian rushed to the office to ask President Woodrow Bush Brown. Wilson reported on the results of the talks with the ambassadors of the island countries.

"Your Excellency, the people of the island are about to be driven mad by the Germans. Their navy had already been wiped out by the Germans. All capital ships, armored cruisers, and protective cruisers, were almost wiped out. Even the destroyers did not have much left. It can be said that the navy of the island nation has already existed in name only. They no longer pose any threat to US interests in the Pacific! Secretary Bryan said.

"This is very good news indeed!" Woodrow? President Wilson said.

"However, the islanders want us to stand up and blame the Germans for harming civilians. At the same time, I hope we can give them more support and assistance! Brian continued.

Woodrow? President Wilson did not answer immediately, but pondered.

After a while, Woodrow? President Wilson said, "Your Excellency, do you think the people of the islands deserve our support?" ”

"Your Excellency, to some extent, the islanders are no longer a threat to us. And, we have a common enemy. Under this premise, it is not impossible for us to join forces. Although the navy of the island nation has been wiped out, their heritage is still there. If they can get enough support, their navy can quickly regain its strength. More importantly, the combat effectiveness of the army of the island country is still relatively strong. With a population of more than 50 million in the island country, they can easily arm more than 2 million troops, and they are more than 2 million army troops who are not afraid of death. If mobilized, it would be able to arm an army of five million. Such a large army is undoubtedly a great threat to Germany. In addition, the island nation is also a huge market. If we can get the islanders to open up the market, it will be very beneficial for our terrible economy! Brian said.

"Well, Lord Brian, you've managed to convince me. The people of the island country are still very useful. If we could keep an island man as a dog, it would be very nice. In this way, we can let them bite the Germans. This is very beneficial for us! "Woodrow? President Wilson said.

"Yes, Your Excellency. Your analogy is so apt, we just want the islanders to raise as a dog! Brian nodded repeatedly.

"But there is a question, that is, how can we ensure that the dogs of the island nation, which we have raised, will bite the Germans at our beheels, and not come to bite us?" Woodrow? President Wilson asked.

"It's simple, Your Excellency. As long as the United States of America remains strong forever. Then, the island people can only be a vicious dog that we raise. Brian said.

Woodrow? President Wilson nodded, he was sure that the United States would become stronger. In that case, as long as the islanders are not fools, they will not betray the United States.