Despite Woodrow? President Wilson is still obsessed with world hegemony. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info but in the face of Germany's strong military power, he still had to temporarily forbear, and could only watch Germany win the war. Watch Germany trample old powers such as Britain and France to the soles of their feet and become the new world hegemon.

"Gentlemen, from this war, and the final outcome of the war, I think we should reflect on it in many respects. Previously, we have always attached importance to the development of industry and economy. The building of military power was neglected. Now, our industrial output value has become the largest in the world. However, our military power is not even among the top five in the world. Such an extremely uneven development has had a great impact on the improvement of the international status and overall strength of the American Republic. So, I think from now on, the American Republic needs to strengthen its military capabilities. Not only the navy, but also the army needs to be strengthened. "Woodrow? President Wilson said.

In this era, the importance of the country's military power is beyond doubt. If the United States had a strong military force before the outbreak of this world war, they would not have become spectators, and they would definitely have joined it. In that case, they will be able to share in the benefits enough.

The cabinet ministers of the US government nodded one after another. They also desperately want the United States to have a strong military force.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels and Secretary of War Garrison both supported this. All along, the U.S. military has been too weak for them to have little say in the cabinet. Especially when there are no powerful countries around the United States, there is no need for the United States to maintain a strong army. Naturally, this leaves Garrison, the Secretary of War, with little power.

"Your Excellency, we should build a strong navy so that we can secure control over the Americas. Long before the outbreak of the war, capital from Germany was frantically entering South America. This is definitely a threat to the American Republic. Once the Germans won the world war, they would certainly intensify their struggle with the Republic in South America. Without the support of a strong navy, we would not have been able to confront the Germans in South America. Secretary of Commerce Redfield reminded.

Woodrow? President Wilson nodded, and he also sensed the difficulty of the issue.

"Gentlemen, I need no more say about the importance of South America to us. If South America were to be lost, it would be a huge blow to the American Republic. Therefore, we must not lose South America. "Woodrow? President Wilson said.

As the world's largest power in terms of industrial output, the United States naturally needs to sell so many industrial products that it needs to be sold. If it cannot be sold, the industry of the United States will be greatly affected, which is very unfavorable for the United States as a whole. Almost all countries in South America are weak countries. Because of its geographical advantages, it is regarded by the United States as their natural raw material source and market. The importance of this place for the United States is self-evident.

"Your Excellency, the Navy is already building new warships. However, given the current emergency, I think we need to speed up. Strive to build a strong navy within three years. Minister Daniels said.

"Your Excellency, the Army intends to increase its current standing army from 100,000 to 200,000. The next step is to raise it to 500,000. In addition, it has strengthened training and equipped it with more advanced weapons, so that the combat effectiveness of the army has been improved and the gap with the German army has been shortened. Secretary Garrison said. Compared to the population of the United States, the strength of the U.S. Army is very small.

Woodrow? President Wilson nodded, the navy and the army, both need to be strengthened, that's for sure. Although, it costs a lot of money. But in terms of funding, the United States is not lacking. With their deep pockets, they are enough to support the improvement of the strength of the navy and army.

It was at this time that Secretary of State Brian finally arrived.

"I'm sorry, gentlemen, I'm late." Brian said with a smile on his face.

"You may be seated, Mr. Brian. However, we are almost at the end of our meetings. At this meeting, we believed that there was little doubt that Germany would win the final victory in the war, given that the German navy had won the decisive battle at sea. Therefore, in order not to overly irritate the Germans, we intend to maintain strict neutrality for the next period of time, and absolutely not to get involved in the war. "Woodrow? President Wilson said.

Brian nodded: "Your Excellency, I agree in principle. After all, it would be very disadvantageous to offend a country that is about to become a hegemon. However, Your Excellency the President, I have a situation that I must inform you. ”

"What's the situation?" Woodrow? President Wilson asked.

"Just now, I met with the British Ambassador to the United States. The British ambassador to the United States informed us that British Admiral Winston Churchill would make a secret visit to our country. It is expected to arrive in three days. Brian said.

"What? The British Admiralty Secretary wants to make a secret visit to us? What are they trying to do? "Woodrow? President Wilson frowned, and he was a little unsure of what the British were going to do.

Other cabinet ministers are also talking about it.

"Your Excellency, could it be that the British, even now, want to seek support from us, or even draw us into the war?" Vice President Marshall said.

"We are not fools, when the war situation is already clear, how can we join in and fight for the British." President Wilson shook his head.

After thinking about it for a long time, they all thought that in such a situation, the British should have come to look for support and help from them. It's just that, from the standpoint of the United States, they are certainly unwilling to get involved at this time. After all, even if the United States wants to join the side, it will want to join the side of the victors. That way, they will be able to share in the fruits of victory, rather than putting themselves in it.

"Well, since I can't guess, I'll wait until Churchill comes! Anyway, this time we're ready to be strictly neutral, and no matter what, it won't change because of this! President Wilson said.