President Roosevelt and a group of Cabinet Ministers discussed it for a long time, but they didn't come up with any practical solution. This made him know that the next road would be even more difficult.
Back in his office, President Roosevelt sat in a wheelchair, closing his eyes and meditating. He was thinking, is there any way to make United States break out of this situation? If the economic crisis continues, it will cause greater harm to United States. At that time, the gap between United States and Germany will become wider and wider, and they will no longer be able to continue fighting Germany.
"God! What should I do? Now United States is almost at the point of life and death!" President Roosevelt said secretly.
After a while, President Roosevelt seemed to think of something, and he suddenly opened his eyes.
"Come here, go find Mr. Hopkins." President Roosevelt ordered.
Hopkins is the consultant of President Roosevelt. Many of his policies were derived from discussions with Hopkins. At least, judging from the current situation, these policies are still very effective, which makes President Roosevelt trust Hopkins even more.
"Hello, Mr. President!"
"Mr. Hopkins, please sit down!"
Later, President Roosevelt told Hopkins about the problems United States was facing now, and then asked him for advice on how to solve it.
"Your Excellency, the current situation is indeed very unfavorable for United States. We have been hit hard by the economic crisis, and many countries have been affected by it. However, Germany people have survived by relying on the Europe market and the world's largest colonial market. This makes Germany develop even more powerfully. It will undoubtedly be very difficult for us to catch up with Germany, or even defeat Germany in the future." Hopkins said. He is obviously not optimistic about the confrontation between United States and Germany.
"Is there no other way?" President Roosevelt asked. As a Americans, especially a politician, I hope that United States can become stronger. It would be the best if it could replace Germany and become the world's dominant player. After Roosevelt becomes President of the United States, naturally it will not change this goal. However, now he knows that this is very, very difficult.
"Your Excellency, this is very difficult. The Germany people now have too great an advantage. After the last conflict, the peace between us and the Germany people has been maintained for more than ten years. Although we have developed very quickly, the Germany people have not developed slowly either. More importantly, we have suffered heavy losses in the economic crisis, but the Germany people have continued to develop. This has once again widened the gap between us and the Germany people." Hopkins said. In his opinion, the current United States may not have the capital to compete with Germany. If you insist on this point, it will only make United States pay a greater price in the future.
"However, even if we don't take the initiative to confront Germany, when Germany becomes more powerful, they will not let us go. Germany people also know very well that we are their Our biggest enemy. If they want to ensure that their position as world hegemon is stable, they must completely defeat us. I believe that Emperor of the German Empire will not fail to see this." President Roosevelt said. Now, United States can no longer stop the confrontation just by saying. Because the initiative does not lie with them.
Hopkins remained silent, he also knew this. Germany will not let United States go, unless Germany people think that United States is no longer a threat to them. This also means that United States will inevitably be defeated by Germany in the future war. This is inevitable.
"Your Excellency, it seems you already have a plan, right?" Hopkins asked.
President Roosevelt smiled and then nodded, "I have some preliminary ideas, but if implemented, I'm afraid there will be great risks. Therefore, I would like to ask Mr. Hopkins to help me provide advice."
"Okay, Your Excellency, President." Hopkins nodded. He is President Roosevelt's consultant, and that's what he does in the first place.
"Mr. Hopkins, you should be very clear that there will definitely be a war between us and the Germany people in the future. No one can change this. In fact, it can be clearly said that the future war will directly affect United States If we fail, Republic of America will no longer exist. Therefore, in order for our country to continue, we must do our best to win this war," President Roosevelt said with a serious face.
"Yes, your Excellency, the President. The hatred between us and the Germany people can no longer be resolved. Unless one party completely falls, otherwise, war will be absolutely unavoidable." Hopkins said.
"However, judging from the current situation, it is very likely that United States will fall. Germany is getting stronger and stronger, not only because of their economic strength, but also because of their military strength. As you said, the gap between us and Germany is very big, and it is very difficult to defeat them. However, we can't do nothing and sit back and wait for death, right?" President Roosevelt said.
Hopkins continued to nod, and he somewhat understood President Roosevelt's intention.
"So, I want to further expand military procurement from now on, use military procurement to expand domestic demand, and use this as an opportunity to develop our economy again!" President Roosevelt said.
President Roosevelt's method is very simple, which is to use government procurement to stimulate domestic demand and thereby stimulate economic development. If we can enter a virtuous cycle, the economy can be restored.
However, this also has two consequences. On the one hand, the government will incur huge debts. On the other hand, it will cause turmoil in the international situation. After all, the United States is one of the great powers. Now that the United States has begun to expand its military power, it will appear that the balance of Love City has finally been broken.
"Your Excellency, if you really do that, war will be inevitable. If we expand the army, Germany people will definitely expand their armaments as well. This will form a chain reaction!" Hopkins reminded.
"I know, but we have no other alternative. Since the war between us and the Germany people is inevitable. Then, we should simply increase our military strength as much as possible so that we have a chance of winning in future wars!" Roosevelt said.