U.S., Washington, Japan's ambassador to the U.S. Junichi Oda is meeting with U.S. Secretary of State William Brown. Jennings. Brian. At the moment the President of the United States is led by Woodrow. Wilson served as president, William. Taft's bid for re-election failed. Woodrow. Wilson won the election, entered the White House, and became the new president of the United States.

Although, the president of the United States has changed. However, US policy has not changed. Woodrow. After Wilson assumed the presidency, he continued the presidency of William. Taft's policy continued to support Japan and curb the development of the Chinese Empire. Even, the Japanese Navy's funds for the construction of two 'Nagato-class' battleships mainly came from Woodrow. Loans provided by the Wilson administration.

The Chinese Empire is getting stronger and stronger, especially the Chinese Navy, which continues to have capital ships in service, which poses a great threat to the United States. On the one hand, the United States has moved more warships to the Pacific, and on the other hand, it has strengthened its support for Japan, hoping that Japan will act as a line of defense to intercept China. If China and Japan engage in a war and end up losing both, that will undoubtedly be what the United States wants to see the most.

"Your Excellency, we have all been played by the Chinese and the Germans. I'm sure there must be an unknown secret pact between the Chinese and the Germans. Otherwise, the Germans would not have transferred the numerous colonies in the Pacific to the Chinese for a mark. After the expansion of Chinese power into the Pacific, it is a great threat to both Japan and the United States. The Japanese Government hopes that our two countries can join hands to contain the Chinese and demand that the Chinese hand over all of Germany's colonies in the Pacific. Junichi Oda said.

William. Jennings. Brian couldn't help frowning after listening to Junichi Oda's words. In the United States now, everyone is busy making money. In particular, the Great War in Europe has broken out, which is an opportunity for Americans in the New World to make a windfall. Countless Americans are already gearing up. Prepare for a war windfall. It would undoubtedly be unrealistic to involve the United States in a war at this time.

"Your Excellency, the United States is a nation that yearns for peace. We regret the outbreak of war in Europe. However, the United States did not want to get involved in the war. "William. Jennings. Brian said.

Ambassador Junichi Oda couldn't help but have a hint of disappointment in his eyes, what Japan wanted to see the most. It is the United States and Japan joining forces to wage war against China. If the Japanese Navy and the U.S. Navy join forces, their strength will be completely superior to that of the Chinese Navy. They were even able to achieve an overwhelming advantage. It's a pity that the Americans are greedy for life and afraid of death and do not want to participate in the war in person.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese are full of ambitions for the whole world, and if they are allowed to continue to expand, no matter how wide the Pacific Ocean is, I am afraid that they will not be able to stop their ambitions." Junichi Oda continued.

William. Jennings. Brian was silent, and this is indeed what the United States fears. Though. The Chinese Empire was just beginning to rise. China's industrial strength is like a toddler compared to the United States. However, China is developing too fast. The ambition of their outward expansion has also terrified the Americans. If China expands further, America's interests in the Pacific will be wiped out. The U.S. government, at this stage, is also bothered by this.

"Your Excellency, does the Japanese government have any proposals?" William. Jennings. Brian asked. He knew that the Japanese must have a plan. If China continues to be strong. If there is any country that is most threatened, it is undoubtedly Japan.

"Your Excellency, Secretary of State. Japan hopes that the United States will join us in containing China. Even if the United States does not want to go to war. But if the United States can provide us with more support, we are confident that we can defeat the Chinese. Junichi Oda said.

William. Jennings. Brian nodded, the United States has spared no effort to support Japan over the years. Without the loans provided by the United States, Japan's economy would have collapsed, let alone developed its military strength. If only the United States could pay for it. If Japan sends people to fight a war to curb the expansion of the Chinese Empire, that is undoubtedly what the United States wants to see.

"Your Excellency, I will report to Your Excellency the President." William. Jennings. Brian said.

"Thank you, Your Excellency Secretary of State. Please be assured that China is the source of the threat to the entire Pacific Ocean. Only we are all united. Only by joining forces can the ambitions of the Chinese be curbed. It's all up to Your Excellency! Ambassador Junichi Oda stood up, bowed heavily, and then took his leave.

"It seems that the continuous development of the navy by the Chinese has indeed put tremendous pressure on the Japanese. However, it is a wonderful idea to have the Japanese monkeys fight the Chinese monkeys to the death, and then lose both. "William. Jennings. Brian said secretly.

Subsequently, William. Jennings. Brian rushed to the White House and asked Woodrow. President Wilson reports on the proposals of the Government of Japan.

"Your Excellency, the Japanese are being pressed by the Chinese. The Chinese's continuous expansion in the direction of the Pacific and the continuous strengthening of their navy have made it impossible for the Japanese to cope. In addition, the Chinese obtained German colonies in the Pacific this time, which also posed a serious threat to the United States of America. Our Philippine colony is already completely surrounded by the Chinese. Secretary Bryan said.

"Your Excellency, I fully agree with you. The ambitions of the Chinese are extremely inflated. In the Old Continent, where a great war was raging between the Entente and the Central Powers, they simply could not afford to take care of China's expansion. We are the only ones who can stop the Chinese from continuing to expand. It's just that, unfortunately, our people don't want to fight. "Woodrow. President Wilson said. This made him very helpless. Almost the vast majority of Americans believe that the war in Europe has nothing to do with them, and that they just need to make more money.

Secretary Bryan nodded, it is indeed impossible for the United States to get involved in a war at this time. Although, the United States wants to share in the dividends of the war. However, it would have to wait until the war became clear. And not to join it at the very beginning of the war. This will only make the United States pay more losses. What the United States wants is to get the maximum benefit at the lowest cost.

"Your Excellency, the expansion of the Chinese is indeed worthy of our attention. Although the German colonies were small, they were very widespread. If the Chinese built military bases in these colonies, they would be able to almost cut the Pacific Ocean in two. In addition, it will pose a considerable threat to our Hawaiian Islands and the mainland. It would be best if they could give up these colonies. "War Secretary Lindley. M. Garrison said.

From the German colonies in the Pacific Ocean to the Hawaiian Islands, it is just over a thousand kilometers. To the mainland of the United States, it is not far either. The Pacific Marine, which was originally regarded as a natural barrier by the United States, will also cease to exist. For the sake of U.S. security, China should indeed find a way to spit out all these colonies.

It's just that everyone knows that how can the fat that has been swallowed in the mouth of the Chinese Empire be spit out? It's almost impossible.

"It is almost impossible to get the Chinese to abandon these colonies. Unless we can defeat them and force them to give up these colonies by force. But will our Navy be able to defeat the Chinese Navy? "Woodrow. President Wilson asked. At the same time, his eyes also fell on the Minister of the Navy, Josephus. Daniels.

"Your Excellency, the Navy of the United States of America is strong, and in terms of the number and tonnage of capital ships, we are second only to Great Britain and Germany, and much stronger than China. However, the war has proven that those old former dreadnoughts are of little use. If we only count dreadnoughts and super-dreadnoughts, the number of our capital ships is also higher than that of the Chinese Navy. It's just that we have to defend ourselves against enemies in both the Pacific and Atlantic directions, which distracts our forces. "Josephus. Daniels said.

Not counting the former dreadnoughts, the U.S. Navy now has a total of two 'South Carolina-class' battleships, two 'Delaware-class' battleships, two 'Florida-class' battleships, two 'Wyoming-class' battleships, two 'New York-class' battleships, and two 'Nevada-class' battleships. A total of twelve battleships. In addition, two Pennsylvania-class battleships are under construction and are expected to enter service next year. By that time, the US Navy would have 14 battleships.

The battleships of the U.S. Navy are all Iron King Ba, which has strong firepower and amazing defensive power. However, speed is also sacrificed because of this. The battleships of the U.S. Navy generally had a speed of only 21 knots. In addition, the US Navy was also fond of battleships and did not develop battlecruisers. This is mainly due to the fact that the United States does not have many overseas colonies to defend, and battleships are sufficient.

"Your Excellency, it is very difficult for us to defeat the Chinese Navy. Even if we join forces with the Japanese Navy, the odds of victory are not great. Moreover, the people will not allow us to get involved in the war. The Japanese hope that we can give them more support, and the contradictions between them and the Chinese are already irreconcilable. We can fully support the Japanese to fight the Chinese. If they can defeat the Chinese, it will naturally be the best. Even if you can't defeat the Chinese, you can weaken the strength of the Chinese. It's also good for us. Secretary Bryan said.

Other senior officials of the U.S. government nodded their heads one after another. Aiding Japan to resist China was originally their national policy. (To be continued.) )

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