At 9 a. m. on February 21, a car with the United States flag stopped in front of the German Foreign Ministry building. The staff coming and going couldn't help but stop and look at the car. Anyone who works at Ministry of Foreign Affairs knows that this is American Embassy's car.
It is no longer a secret in Germany that United States captured Azores that Empire purchased from Portugal. German government immediately informed the public about this incident. Americans's behavior made everyone at the German Empire very dissatisfied with it.
German Navy's annihilation of American Navy's main force was also reported, which made the Empire people cheer for it.
When Ministry of Foreign Affairs's staff saw American Ambassador's car coming, they all had smiles on their faces. Those who work in diplomacy all know that after Americans's navy was defeated, they wanted to sue for peace and end the war. This made the Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff look at American Ambassador with contempt, and their faces were filled with pride.
American Ambassador to Germany Davidson, as soon as he stepped out of his car, he felt countless eyes staring at him. Of course he knew the meaning contained in these glances. It was precisely because of this that he felt ashamed and angry. As a diplomat, thick skin is a must-have ability. But at this moment, Ambassador Davidson felt that even his shamelessness was not enough to resist these gazes.
So, Davidson quickly walked into the German Foreign Ministry's building and went directly to Germany Foreign Minister Wachth's office. This is not his first time here, so he is familiar with the roads.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, good morning!" Ambassador Davidson said with a smile on his face. Although the navies of the two countries had just experienced a war on the Atlantic Ocean, and their own navy suffered a disastrous defeat, I don't know how many American Navy sailors died on the Atlantic Ocean. However, Davidson acted as if nothing had happened.
"Good morning, Your Excellency Ambassador!" Wachth said with a smile. He already knew clearly the purpose of Ambassador Davidson's visit. In this regard, we have also asked Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire for instructions.
Oscar said that if Americans wants peace talks, he can negotiate with them. However, Americans must pay the price for their behavior this time. If Empire cannot properly handle this matter, how can Empire deter other countries in the future. Therefore, Empire will definitely put forward very harsh armistice conditions this time. Oscar estimates that the possibility of Americans agreeing is very small. He also ordered that German military's military operations continue and did not stop.
After some pleasantries, the conversation between the two parties got down to business.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, US government deeply regrets the conflict between our two countries on Azores. This is completely a misunderstanding. United States was originally planning to attack Portugal, but did not expect that the Portugal people had already sold Azores to Germany. That is why the misunderstanding was caused. We apologize for the losses caused to Germany." Ambassador Davidson said.
Wachth sneered in his heart, these Americans really want to make a big deal out of a big deal. This is completely equivalent to war, but in the end they want to end the matter with a misunderstanding, which is simply wishful thinking.
"Your Excellency Ambassador, German Empire does not think this is a misunderstanding. This is clearly an organized and premeditated invasion of the Empire by United States." The smile on Wachth's face has completely disappeared.
Davidson felt Wachth's tough attitude, but he had no other way. Who made them lose? If American Navy wins, he won't have to be so humble and sue for peace.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, please believe that this incident is definitely a misunderstanding. We are willing to immediately withdraw the troops on Azores and return Azores to the German Empire." Davidson said.
"Hmph! No need, Your Excellency, Ambassador. Azores, we will take it back ourselves. The soldiers of the Empire have long been eager for war. I believe that they will complete this task well." Wachth said.
Ambassador Davidson cursed in his heart. Of course he believed that with Germany's military strength, it would be easy to capture Azores. But the problem is that there are still tens of thousands of United States* soldiers! If the Germany people forcibly capture Azores, then the United States* soldiers on the island will inevitably suffer heavy casualties. What US government wants to do now is to avoid this.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, US government is very sincere and hopes to resolve this conflict in a peaceful way. We are not only willing to withdraw our troops from Azores, but we are also willing to compensate German Empire for its losses." Ambassador Davidson said. He knew that it would be impossible without paying a certain price this time. He only hoped that Germany's asking price would not be too high. In that case, it would be possible to reach an agreement. Otherwise, those guys on Azores might be in great danger.
Wachth did not answer immediately, but said after a while, "Okay, Ambassador, German Empire can stop this war. However, the prerequisite is that United States must pay a price that satisfies German Empire."
When Ambassador Davidson heard what Wachth said, his heart suddenly sank. He knew that since Wachth said this, the conditions proposed by Germany must be quite harsh.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, what price do we need to pay?" Ambassador Davidson asked.
"First, US government must publicly apologize to the German Empire and admit that he provoked this incident!" Wachth said.
Ambassador Davidson's face immediately turned ugly. If US government really did that, then they would probably become the laughing stock of the whole world.
"Second, US government must compensate German Empire for its losses, a total of two billion Imperial Marks!"
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, German Empire did not suffer any losses in this conflict. Besides, two billion Mark is too much!" Ambassador Davidson raised a different opinion.
Although United States's industry is strong and wealthy. However, with continuous investment in the development of armaments, United States's finances are also overwhelmed. Two billion Mark is equivalent to 500 million US dollars, which is also a large amount of money for today's US government.
"Your Excellency, Ambassador, Empire has these two conditions in total. You can ask your government first and then answer." Wachth is obviously not willing to talk any more.