Washington, White House, the phone in the duty office was ringing crazily.
"Hello!" The official on duty rubbed his sleepy eyes and answered the phone.
But then, the sleepiness on his face disappeared completely, as if he had heard some news that shocked him.
"God! What is going on? Are the Germany people going to launch an attack on our homeland?" The official on duty looked in disbelief. Then he immediately ran to Woodrow President Wilson's bedroom.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Woodrow? President Wilson was awakened by the rapid knocking on the door. Instead of getting angry, he put on his pajamas and opened the door.
"What happened?" Woodrow? President Wilson asked. He knew that if there was no emergency, they would not disturb him at this time. Moreover, the look on the face of the officer on duty made Woodrow President Wilson feel very bad in his heart.
"Your Excellency, Boston was attacked by German fleet. The Germany people are frantically shelling the port of Boston," said the officer on duty.
"What? How is this possible?" Woodrow? President Wilson almost thought it was an April Fool's Day joke. Although Germany and United States have been at odds over the Azores issue, neither Woodrow President Wilson nor other senior United States officials believe that Germany will launch an attack on their homeland. But now, the development of the situation seems to have exceeded their expectations.
"It's true, Your Excellency the President, we just got the report on Boston." said the officer on duty. How dare he lie about this? If he really did that, I'm afraid he would have to pack up and leave immediately!
"What do the Germany people want to do? Are they planning to go to war with United States of America at this time?" Woodrow? President Wilson also didn't feel sleepy at all. He only felt a chill in his heart. If Germany is really ready to go to war with United States at this time, what should they do?
"Inform Cabinet Minister, Army Chief of Staff and Navy Commander Operations Department immediately to have a meeting at White House. Tell them that this is an emergency and they must arrive at White House within twenty minutes!" Woodrow President Wilson said.
"Yes, Your Excellency, President." The official on duty immediately went to prepare.
Woodrow? President Wilson also immediately went to wash up and eat two bites of breakfast. He knew that when the meeting would begin later, he didn't know when it would end.
When Woodrow President Wilson grabbed the time and showed up in the office, United States's senior military and political officials had already arrived. However, the expressions on everyone's faces were very solemn. It was obvious that they all knew what was going on. There is no doubt that this is a very difficult thing for them to accept.
"Everyone, the Germany people have sent a huge fleet and are attacking Boston. Everyone already knows about this, right?" Woodrow President Wilson stared at everyone with a dark face.
Everyone nodded, Secretary of the Navy Daniels was even more ashamed and angry.
"Your Excellency, I am very sorry that the Navy failed to discover German fleet in advance. I am responsible for this matter." Minister Daniels took the initiative to admit his mistake. He knew that only by proactively admitting his mistakes could he be given a lighter punishment.
"Okay, let's not talk about who is responsible. The most important thing now is to find out the true intention of Germany and how to solve this matter." Woodrow President Wilson said.
"Your Excellency, the Germans chose to attack our homeland at this juncture, which is nothing more than seeing a huge loss of naval strength and posing a threat to them. However, the Germans should know that even if our navy is severely damaged, they will never be able to destroy us. We also have a strong army that can defend our country. Although Germany's military strength is very strong, due to the barrier of the Atlantic Ocean, it is difficult for their military power to be projected to the west coast of the Atlantic Ocean," said Secretary of War Garrison.
"But why would the Germany people attack our homeland? Don't they know that if they do this, we will have no choice but to go to war with them?" Secretary of State Bryan said.
Indeed, when the mainland is attacked, if United States has not made further expressions, the United States people will definitely be very dissatisfied. The government, whose support has already dropped to a freezing point, may even collapse as a result.
"If we declare war on Germany and the two countries are in a state of war, then we will be completely blocked by German Navy on Atlantic Ocean. There is no doubt that the Germany people now have this strength." Navy Operations Department Commander William General Benson said.
Suddenly, the expressions on the faces of everyone in the office became even more ugly. You know, the maritime trade in the western part of Atlantic Ocean is related to the foundation of United States. If they are blocked by German Navy in this direction, then United States is probably not far away from decline. In fact, United States will be destroyed step by step because of this. This is undoubtedly a nightmare for United States.
"Even, the Germany people can further attack our eastern coastal cities. Don't forget, the Germany people have very powerful aircraft carriers. At least all the cities within a hundred to two hundred kilometers from the west coast will probably be destroyed by the Germany people." William General Benson continued.
"No, we absolutely cannot go to war with the Germany people. In that case, they can justifiably launch attacks on our homeland without any consideration." Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo said.
You know, the eastern coast is a fertile land that United States has developed. Once this place is destroyed, United States's strength will be greatly reduced. By then, United States may not even be considered a second-rate power.
Woodrow President Wilson nodded. Although he felt very aggrieved, he also knew that if a war started against Germany, the ensuing war state would make United States pay a greater price. In that case, it will be very detrimental to United States.
"Indeed, now is not the time to start a war with the Germany people. Our strength is still too weak. If we start a war now, we have no chance of winning. In fact, we will continue to decline because of this. On the other hand, the Germany people will be less affected by this. By then, they will become stronger and stronger. Compared with the two, we will be no match for the Germany people."