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"War?" It is undoubtedly a heavy word, which represents countless casualties and the rapid consumption of the wealth accumulated by the country in the war. For emerging countries like the United States, it is even more of a threat. It has only been a few decades since the United States became independent, and they have already experienced several wars. In addition to the original war of independence, there was also the later war between the United States and Great Britain, and the ongoing war between the United States and Mexico. The national strength that the United States has accumulated over the years has almost been consumed. If it were to fight a big country like the Chinese Empire again, the United States would not be able to support it at all.

"Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, is this a threat of war from the Chinese Empire to the United States?" Alexander. Minister Everett asked.

"Your Excellency, this is not a threat of war, but a warning. The empire had bought those lands from the Mexican government at great expense. Now the American* army is entrenched in the land of the empire. His Majesty the Emperor has been merciful and has given you three months to evacuate from the territory of the Empire. Otherwise, it's an invasion of the Empire! Lin Zihao said solemnly. It would undoubtedly be best if the Americans could be scared away and the means of war would take over the lands. After all, now that the Chinese Empire is in the midst of a major war, the consumption of national strength is not small.

"Your Excellency, in doing so, the Chinese Empire is robbing the United States of America of the spoils of war and the fruits of our victory. The interests of the United States have been trampled on, and we will defend them at any cost! "Alexander. Minister Everett said indignantly. The United States has finally planned this war, and it is about to win the final victory. The Chinese Empire is now jumping out to pick peaches. This is so outrageous that it can be said that almost all Americans feel aggrieved.

"Your Excellency, Minister. I don't want to say too much. Remember, you only have three months. If after three months the American * troops are not withdrawn from our land. Then, the war will begin! Lin Zihao said. The reason for the three-month period was to allow enough time for the withdrawal of American troops, and on the other hand, the empire needed to use this time to destroy the Manchus and defeat Russia at the same time. Although the three-month schedule is somewhat tight, there are still no problems in advancing the front to Eastern Siberia during this time. As long as it can inflict heavy damage on the Russians. The empire will be free to fight against the United States. It can be said that it is just two without delay.

Alexander. Minister Everett understood this, but now the initiative was in the hands of the Chinese Empire. The United States can only respond passively. It is impossible to give up these territories that are already in hand. If the United States gives up on the victory that it has spent so much national strength to achieve, how can it explain it to the people at home? Therefore. U.S. President James. Knox. Polk had made up his mind. Even a war with the Chinese Empire would give up these territories entirely. Of course, the U.S. government believed that the Chinese Empire would not devote too many troops to the North American continent when it was fighting Russia. In this case, the United States may not have no chance of winning.

After receiving the President's authorization, U.S. Secretary of War William Brown. L. Marcy has already begun to mobilize the army. At present, the total strength of the U.S. Army is only more than 100,000 troops, half of which is used in the war against Mexico. With such strength, it's completely okay to bully Mexico. But if you have to fight a military power like the Chinese Empire. It's not enough. In the War Department's plan, the U.S. Army will mobilize about 300,000 troops. In this way, it should be able to withstand the attack of the Chinese Empire.

In addition, the U.S. Navy also began sending warships to the Pacific coast. The main force of the U.S. Navy has always been on the east coast of the United States, and if you send warships to the west coast, you need to bypass South America. However, the main warship of the US Navy is still a sail battleship. Although the shipyards of the US Navy are also trying to imitate the steam warship, so far, no breakthrough has been made. The U.S. Navy has always been their weakness, and it is almost impossible to compete with the Chinese Empire in this area. The navy of the Chinese Empire has been defeated even by the British Navy!

"Well, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, I see!" Alexander. Minister Everett nodded. Although he already knew that the U.S. government would never back down this time. However, he didn't say it on the spot. Even if there is three months to prepare, this is very useful for the United States. Within three months, the U.S. Army should have completed its mobilization! At that time, a large number of troops will be deployed to the Pacific coast, and if the Imperial Chinese Army dares to land in North America, the American army will attack them head-on.

"Your Excellency, no one wants war to break out. Hopefully, this time we will be able to resolve this conflict peacefully! Lin Zihao said with a smile. Of course, if a peaceful solution is wanted, the only way to do so is for the United States to compromise and back down. The Chinese Empire will certainly not compromise and back down.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, I also hope that this incident can be resolved peacefully!" Alexander. A wry smile crossed Minister Everett's face. He knew that after the words had been said and done, war was inevitable.

The news that the Chinese Empire had warned the United States* of the withdrawal of its troops from the territory of the Chinese Empire in North America within three months was revealed in the newspapers. The common people of the empire were boiling, and everywhere there were angry people throwing rotten eggs at the US legation or consulate in China. Isn't it no different from robbers that the empire spent a lot of money on the land that the Empire bought at great expense, and now these Americans want to take it away? You must know that the self-esteem and self-confidence of the common people of the empire are now countless times higher than during the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Some radicals even signed a letter to the Empire, demanding that the Empire declare war on the United States and let those Yankees know the consequences of grabbing the Empire's territory.

Western countries are also talking about this, but almost all Western countries believe that the United States will not back down this time. The war between the Chinese Empire and the United States was about to begin. Of course, many countries are optimistic about the Chinese Empire. It is believed that the Chinese Empire will have a high probability of failure if it has to go on an expedition across the sea while fighting Russia on one side.

U.S. President James. Knox. Polk also issued a letter to all Americans at this time, saying that the Chinese Empire was trying to steal the fruits of the victory of the United States, and in the face of such behavior of the Chinese Empire, the United States had no choice but to rise up and resist. He called on Americans to join the military to resist the impending invasion of the Chinese Empire and defend American interests.

Countless Americans were outraged, shouting slogans against the Chinese Empire and attacking the Chinese Empire's embassies and consulates in the United States. Of course, because now the parties have not yet declared war. The U.S. government has sent a large number of police to protect these embassies and consulates. But even so, many of the Empire's embassies and consulates in the United States were closed. At the same time, a large number of young Americans began to enthusiastically sign up for the army, which made the US Secretary of War William Brown. L. Marcy's plan to expand the army to 300,000 was quickly completed. Major U.S. military factories have also been working at full capacity to manufacture weapons and ammunition so that they can provide sufficient weapons and ammunition to their troops after the outbreak of war.

However, at this time, other countries also saw opportunities.

Shire. Louis. Napoleon. Bonaparte, the president of France, was also a dictator. He aspired to surpass his uncle, Napoleon the Great, and lead France to greater glory. After becoming president of France, he wanted to ascend the throne and establish the Second French Empire. However, he lacked a reason to ascend the throne. This time, relations between the Chinese Empire and the United States had deteriorated sharply, and war was even imminent, which seemed to give him an opportunity. If he can lead France to a great victory, he can use it to ascend to the throne.

Previously, after the Chinese Empire had purchased a large area of territory from Mexico, the French government also offered the United States to redeem the Louisiana region that Napoleon the Great had sold to the United States for 100 million francs. At that time, Napoleon the Great sold only 80 million francs of more than 800,000 square kilometers of land. Now, France redeems it with 100 million francs, which is equivalent to 20 million francs to compensate for the loss of the United States.

However, the French demands were sternly rejected by the Americans. They said the U.S. has no intention of selling the Louisiana Territory. The French don't say 100 million francs, even if they use 200 million francs, they will never sell it.

This makes the Charles. Louis. Napoleon. President Bonaparte was very dissatisfied, and he thought that these Americans were taking advantage of France. How could the great France allow the Americans to be so insulted? If it weren't for the fact that Britain on the other side of the Strait had put tremendous pressure on France, he would have even had the intention of going to war with the United States. Now, the Chinese Empire is about to go to war against the United States, which gives him hope.

The United States is, after all, an emerging power, although France is much more powerful than the United States. However, if the United States were to be invaded across the Atlantic, France would not be sure of victory. The British have already planted two heels in North America, and this is a lesson for France. Louis. Napoleon. Bonaparte had to be cautious. Otherwise, if the mutton is not eaten, but causes a commotion, then he is finished. Maybe the position of president, which he managed to secure with great difficulty, will be overthrown. Although the Bonapartists now had taken control of France, many of the resistance forces had not been completely eliminated, they were only lurking. Given the right opportunity, they would surely rise up again against the Bonapartes. Therefore, the Charles. Louis. Napoleon. President Bonaparte simply can't afford to lose! (To be continued......)