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"How many states in northern Mexico? Will the Chinese agree? Plus, even if we take control of a few states in northern Mexico, it won't improve much for the security of the United States! "War Minister Elihu? Rout said.

All eyes on Elihu? Root, waiting for his next analysis.

"The U.S.-Mexico border, mostly plains and deserts, lends itself to large-scale army operations. Moreover, the defense of the plains is very difficult! We have already spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the steel defense line we have built on the West Coast, and it would cost at least twice as much to build such a line on the border between the United States and Mexico. And we'll have to deploy more troops! "Elihu? Rout said. From Mexico, it is possible to avoid the Rocky Mountains in the western United States and attack the heart of the United States directly. After China mastered Mexico, it was like a sharp knife against the soft belly of the United States!

"So, is there anything we can do to solve this crisis?" Theodore? President Roosevelt asked.

"Attack! The best defense is offense! We need to further strengthen the strength of the army, not only in terms of equipment, but also in terms of equipment, and even surpass the direct gap with the Chinese army. At the same time, in terms of individual combat quality and command, you also need to work hard! However, if the navy can defeat the Chinese, then we will be completely safe! "War Minister Elihu? Rout said. The United States is a two-ocean country, whether it is the Pacific Ocean or the Atlantic Ocean, which is a natural barrier for the United States. If the United States had a strong navy, it would be enough to defeat the navy of any country. Even if the U.S. Army is still in the same state as it was ten years ago, the security of the U.S. can be guaranteed!

All eyes shifted to the Minister of the Navy, William? Henry? Moody's. The navy has been burning money for the past few years, and it has spent much more military spending than the army. The whole United States has also reported great expectations for the US Navy!

After seeing everyone's eyes, the Secretary of the Admiralty, William? Henry? Moody couldn't help but smile wryly. The current U.S. Navy has not yet been able to meet everyone's expectations.

"Guys, although for the past few years. The U.S. Navy has grown considerably, and we have received a lot of technology from the British. But in general, there are still some gaps in the face of the Chinese Navy. Naval battles in the Mediterranean Sea at the end of the year before and the beginning of last year. This qiē has been proven. The navies of the United States and Britain have absolute numerical superiority in the Indian Ocean Fleet of the Chinese Navy. But in the end, we were defeated. It can be seen that it will take some time for us to catch up with the Chinese Navy. Therefore, the US Navy is not in favor of a full-scale war with the Chinese now! "Secretary of the Navy William? Henry? Moody's said.

"The Army is no match for the Chinese. The Navy is also no match for the Chinese, so what else to fight? Surrender directly! "Secretary of Commerce and Labor, George? B. Kotlius complained. Half of the annual financial revenue of the United States has been invested in the construction of the army and navy, and not only the American society is very opposed to this. There are also people in the cabinet who are very dissatisfied!

"It is precisely because we can't beat the Chinese now that we have to catch up." The Chinese are so greedy, they want to swallow the whole world. If the Americans don't want to be killed by the Chinese as natives, then we can only fight with all our might! "Theodore? President Roosevelt said with a cold face.

Secretary of Commerce and Labor, George? B. Kotliu hurriedly shut up. The Chinese slaughtered the natives of the South Seas just as the Americans slaughtered the Indians. If China defeats the United States later. If you also slaughter the Americans, it will be a disaster!

"Guys, our Mississippi-class battleships were commissioned at the end of last year, and now our battleships have increased to seven! Six more of three classes are under construction. It is expected to be fully operational by the end of next year. At the same time, last year we got all the drawings of the Orion-class battleships that we should have, and we have already started building our Wyoming-class battleships. The performance of the 'Wyoming-class' battleships will surpass all the current battleships of various countries, even the Chinese' 'Qin-class' battleships are not the opponent of the 'Wyoming-class' battleships. We will build four 'Wyoming-class' battleships, and when the time comes, we will have the ability to defeat the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy!" "Secretary of the Navy William? Henry? Moody's said. Although the US Navy has spent a lot of military spending, it has also built so many battleships, which is not a waste of military spending!

"When will the 'Wyoming-class' battleships be ready for service? Compared with the rumored 'Han-class' battleships of the Chinese, will they be able to defeat them? "Theodore? Roosevelt asked. He also served as Secretary of the Navy and knows the gap between the US Navy and the Chinese Navy!

"The construction of the 'Wyoming-class' battleships was complex, and it was not expected until the end of 1906 or the beginning of 1907 that they would be ready for service. We do not have detailed parameters of the Chinese' 'Han-class' battleships, but judging by the combat performance of the 'Wyoming-class' battleships, they should not lose to the Chinese' 'Han-class' battleships! "William? Henry? Moody's said. The 'Wyoming-class' battleships are completely a copy of the British Navy's 'Orion-class' battleships. The reason why the British Navy wanted to build the 'Orion class' battleships was aimed at the 'Han class' battleships of the Chinese Navy and the 'Caesar-class' battleships of the German Navy and the subsequent 'King class' battleships. So, for the 'Wyoming-class' battleships, William? Henry? Moody's is very optimistic!

"The Navy's efforts, we are all very aware of them. I also very much look forward to the outbreak of a major war in the future, when the navy can defeat the Chinese and defend the United States! Now, we need time, and we can't break out a big war with the Chinese at this time. Therefore, I decided to convey the goodwill of the United States to the Chinese and strive for a ceasefire. Our bottom line is Mexico's northern states. We can keep our friend Díaz in control of these states! "Theodore? President Roosevelt said. From the beginning to the end, China and the United States have not directly declared war, so there can be no talk of an armistice! In this way, it will also be convenient for both sides to adjust their policies in a timely manner so as not to get involved in a major war.

"I will ask the ambassador to China to contact the Chinese." Let's hope the Chinese won't be too greedy! "Secretary of State, John? Hay said.

"You can contact the envoys of other countries in China, although now the Entente and the Central Powers are in strict confrontation. However, I believe that everyone is still willing to maintain the current fragile peace! "Theodore? President Roosevelt said.

In Europe, Britain, France, and Russia are pitting themselves against Germany, Austria, and Italy. In particular, the naval warships of Britain and Germany staged chases and confrontations in the North Sea almost every day! The British Navy suffered heavy losses in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean. However, in the middle of last year, six of their 'Bellerophon-class' battleships were commissioned, and six more 'St. Vincent-class' battleships were commissioned in the middle of this year. And the German Navy, with the exception of eight 'Nassau-class' battleships and four 'Helgoland-class' battleships, did not have new battleships in service. The other four 'Helgoland-class' battleships built by Chinese shipyards were delayed for various reasons. This made it impossible for the German Navy to gain the upper hand any longer!

The Chinese shipyards deliberately delayed the construction of the four battleships built for Germany, probably in order to avenge the stabbing in the back by Germany last year! At that time, if the Germans hadn't dragged their feet, maybe China would have swallowed the Suez Canal! Therefore, it is understandable for China to express its dissatisfaction with Germany. In addition, after the British lost the naval battle, they almost invested in the construction of naval warships, and almost all the shipyards were in three shifts. As a result, the British Navy's battleships were built at a rate that greatly exceeded that of the German Navy.

Now the German Navy has a total of 12 new battleships in service, while the British Navy has eight. If by the middle of this year, the British Navy's six 'St. Vincent-class' battleships are commissioned, the British Navy will have 14. As long as the four 'Helgoland-class' battleships built by China for Germany cannot be delivered by the middle of this year, the German Navy will lose its advantage!

The slipways of the major powers are full of battleships. At least, until these battleships enter service, everyone is reluctant to break out into a big war!

On March 18, 1904, Sherlock, the U.S. ambassador to China, hosted a ball at the U.S. Embassy to invite Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang and ambassadors to China. Ambassador Sherlock held a ball at this time, and the clever diplomats knew that the Americans were planning to start peace talks with the Chinese about the war in Mexico, or perhaps the conflict. Ambassadors of all countries also welcomed this. After all, if a major war breaks out between China and the United States, both the Entente and the Allies will be involved!

At 7 p.m., the U.S. Embassy was already full of cars, all of which were products of Chinese automobile factories, and have now become an indispensable means of transportation for Chinese government departments and embassies of various countries.

For the envoys of some small countries in China, this dance party has nothing to do with them, they are just here to have fun. As far as the major powers are concerned, the relationship between China and the United States will have a direct impact on world peace and stability.

When Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang's car arrived in front of the US Embassy, US Ambassador to China Sherlock, who had been waiting for him for a long time, immediately greeted him with a smile on his face.

"Master Wu, welcome to the dance party hosted by the U.S. Embassy in your busy schedule!"