Chapter 884: Crisis in the Pacific Fleet

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"Gentlemen, our war with the Chinese has begun. paitxt.com'Although, in this war, we have adopted undignified means of war, but I assure God that everything I have done is for the sake of the American Republic, even if I will eventually go to hell because of it, as long as I can defeat the evil China, then I am willing! Since the Chinese shamelessly snatched Hawaii from the United States more than ten years ago, the United States has been defeated by the Chinese, which has greatly affected the development of the powerful United States, and China has leapt from that poor, backward, ignorant and decadent feudal country to the world's top power. It can be said that China developed completely by stepping on the body of the United States, and the war reparations that the United States has given to China have enabled the country to rapidly complete industrialization and achieve economic take-off. And Chinese have always been extremely hostile to the United States, and since the previous President Roosevelt, we have tried to improve this antagonistic relationship with China. But the arrogant Chinese rejected our goodwill, and they overthrew the rule of our friend, Díaz, in Mexico, and established a pro-Chinese Mexican government. And their purpose in doing this is completely to prepare for the eventual invasion of the United States, as an American, the president of the government of the United States of America, I will never allow such a thing to happen, I will fight China to the end, even if it costs my life! "William. Howard. President Taft addresses all lawmakers on Capitol Hill. He arbitrarily ordered the U.S. Navy to provoke a war against China, which is illegal from the point of view of the U.S. Constitution. To wage war abroad, you must get the authorization of Congress!

"Bang Bang!" Thunderous applause rang out from Capitol Hill. Although President Taft's approach is somewhat illegal, it is very relieving for Americans who have been conservative from China for more than a decade. What's more, these congressmen are not fools, they are well aware of the contrast between the military power of China and the United States, and if they do not want to lose the war, it is very necessary to launch an attack on the Chinese first.

After seeing the reaction of the parliamentarians. President Taft had a smile on his face, and he knew he had made the right bet. If the United States can win this war under his leadership, then his prestige in the United States will rise to a level that no one can match. Maybe. Only President Washington at the time of the founding of the United States can compare with him.

"Gentlemen, it is very clear to all of you that China's military strength is much stronger than ours. But that doesn't mean we're lost! The United States has its own advantages. First of all, our strong industrial strength is stronger than that of China. Other than that. We have more than 80 million patriotic people and can mobilize millions of troops. In the end, we fight on our own soil, while the Chinese have to cross the entire Pacific. Therefore. I believe that good will triumph over evil! I hope to be able to get a congressional mandate, from now on. The United States enters the wartime system! President Taft said. According to the constitution of the United States, the president can have a monopoly on power. But Congress will put a lot of restraint on the president. But if it enters the wartime system, Congress will adjourn, and every word of the country will be decided by the president, and the president will be completely equivalent to a dictator at that time!

Next, the MPs voted. Although, many parliamentarians are not willing to give up power in their hands. But everyone knows that it is time for life and death now, and the United States must concentrate power to fight this war with China, otherwise the United States will be completely destroyed. So, in the final count, the overwhelming majority voted in favor, and President Taft received a congressional mandate to control the country's supreme power. The United States, which has entered the wartime system, will serve the war at all, and the powerful industrial strength of the United States will also burst out with unparalleled power!

"Inform the cabinet members and call an emergency meeting immediately!" Back in the White House, President Taft was in high spirits.

Soon, members of the government's cabinet gathered at the White House. Now, China and the United States have declared war on each other, and the U.S. fleet has crossed the Panama Canal and is approaching Santa Cruz. The U.S. Army is also nearing completion of preparations, and a big war will soon break out. Although, the United States' undeclared war caught China off guard. But, given China's military might, the United States must be more cautious and ensure that it wins. Otherwise, the United States will be in a state of no return!

"Gentlemen, the war has begun, and this time, we must defeat the Chinese! Minister Meyer, where is the fleet? How long will it be before you can launch an attack on the Chinese? President Taft asked.

"Your Excellency, William. General Benson had already telegraphed that the fleet would be able to reach Santa Cruz around 9 a.m. tomorrow morning Washington time. However, I am somewhat worried that the Chinese Pacific Fleet will flee without a fight. After all, the size of the fleet we sent is much larger than that of the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy. If they go out into the sea to feed the fish, they will run away! "Secretary of the Navy George . Feng. Lengelke. Meyer said with a smile. 6 'Nevada-class' battleships, 4 'New York-class' battleships, and 4 'Wyoming-class' battleships, all of which are equipped with 343-mm guns, are completely stable against the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy. Of course, this is also because the main fleet of the Chinese Navy is still on the mainland, so the US Navy can show off its might.

"Excellent! Minister Meyer, if the cowardly Chinese escape, destroy Santa Cruz Island. After the destruction of this naval base, the threat of the Chinese to the Panama Canal will be much reduced. President Taft said. He knows the difference in strength between the two sides, and he also knows the combat intentions of the US Navy, all for the sake of competing for time!

"Yes, Your Excellency. Although the Chinese have established perfect shore fortifications on Santa Cruz Island, they will definitely not be able to withstand the attack of 343-mm guns! In addition, William. General Benson asked, should we do anything to the Chinese naval base in Colombia? Minister Meyer asked the island.

"Forget it, the Tumaco naval base is nothing more than a small base, you can let it go for now. If the main fleet of the Chinese Navy has not arrived after destroying the naval base on Santa Cruz Island, the fleet can go north, attack Hawaii, and completely pull out the Chinese naval base in the eastern Pacific region! President Taft said. The Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii and the Santa Cruz Island naval base in southern Central America have become the main home ports of the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet. The former poses a serious threat to the West Coast of the United States, while the latter directly threatens the important Panama Canal.

"Yes, Your Excellency. We still have at least half a month to go, and if possible, we should be able to destroy these two naval bases before the Chinese Navy arrives! Minister Meyer said. Destroying the Santa Cruz Island Naval Base, it is not very difficult. But to destroy Pearl Harbor, I am afraid that it is a little too late. However, it depends on the development of the war situation.

"Let William. General Benson would have taken it upon himself, and I believe he would have been able to grasp the fighter. However, the most important thing to convey to General Benson is to preserve the strength of the US Navy. The 14 battleships of his fleet are the main force of the US Navy, and if they lose Yanzhòng, it will have a great impact on future wars! President Taft admonished.

"Yes, Your Excellency, I will speed General Benson!" Minister Meyer nodded as well.

"Lord Dickinson, what about the Army? Is the Army ready? President Taft asked.

"Your Excellency President, our army on the southern front is almost ready, Lieutenant Pershing will be able to launch an attack in two days!" Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson replied to the island.

"Very well, tell General Sù Pershing, the Chinese now have only 100,000 people in Mexico, and he has 500,000 in his hands! This time, we must beat the Chinese all over the ground and drive them all into the sea to feed the fish! President Taft said.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson nodded, in his opinion, it should not be difficult to deal with China's 100,000 army with 500,000 troops.

"By the way, the Chinese still have more than 50,000 troops in Alaska, will these troops pose a threat to us?" President Taft suddenly remembered. Alaska, which once belonged to the United States, is now an ice field province for the Chinese.

"Your Excellency, this squadron will not pose a threat to us for the time being. It's autumn now, the weather has cooled down, and soon it will snow in northern North America. Coupled with the swampy and poor transportation conditions in northern Canada, it is almost impossible for this squadron to attack us. Maybe they won't attack until after next spring. We just need to send a small number of troops to defend the northern region! Secretary Jacob M. Dickinson said.

President Taft nodded, and he was relieved at this time.

Santa Cruz Island, Puerto Ayora, one of the main bases of the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy. Since the opening of the Panama Canal, the main force of the Pacific Fleet has been concentrated here, and the Pearl Harbor base in Hawaii to the north is more used as a logistics base. It's just that the atmosphere in the port of Ayora is very tense now, China and the United States have declared war, and the cunning Americans have sent a powerful fleet through the Panama Canal, which is rushing to Santa Cruz Island, and the situation of the Pacific Fleet of the Chinese Navy will be very dangerous!