"Your Excellency, isolationism is prevalent in the country now. If we are directly involved in the war, this may cause strong opposition from the people. Therefore, it is not a good idea to get involved in the war now." Vice President Marshall said.
"Your Excellency, I also believe that we should wait until the situation becomes clearer before deciding whether to join the war, or which side to join the fight." Secretary of the Navy Daniels also said.
"Gentlemen, what should we do with Britain's request?" President Wilson asked.
"Your Excellency, since the Britain people want to hire our merchant ships, buy our war supplies, and lend us loans, we can agree to them. In this way, it can further stimulate the development of our economy. At the same time, it can also enhance the strength of the Britain people. The fighting of the Germany people is really going to kill the Britain people. British mainland is small and relies heavily on sea transportation. Once the sea transportation line is completely cut off by the Germany people, they will be completely ruined." Secretary of Commerce Redfield said.
"It would be best if we could prevent the Germany people from winning this war. Before the war broke out, a large amount of Germany capital entered South America and competed with us for South America. Once the Germany people win the war, they will probably become even more unscrupulous. By then, we will most likely lose South America. I think no one wants this to happen," Redfield continued.
The faces of the American cabinet senior officials present suddenly became serious.
US government has always regarded Americas as its own back garden and will never allow other countries to interfere with Americas. The previous competition between United States and Germany in South America has aroused the vigilance of US government. If Germany really wins the war, they will definitely speed up the fight for South America. By then, Germany has become the world's hegemon. Can United States still hold on to South America?
"Your Excellency, we secretly support the Britain people. Let the Britain and Germany people fight! It is best if they can fight and both lose. In this case, it will be beneficial to us." Minister Garrison said.
"But if we do this, will it anger Germany people?" Vice President Marshall was a little worried.
"United States, as a neutral country, did not participate in the war. There is just normal trade between us and the Britain people. The Germany people can't ban us and Britain, right? United States of America's military strength is not very strong, but it is definitely not something that Germany people can bully at will." Secretary of State Bryan said.
President Wilson thought about it for a moment, then nodded. "We can agree to the request of the Britain people and let them hire our merchant ships to transport supplies for them. We can also sell war supplies to them, but the price must go up. As for loans, we can also provide them with them. However, the Britain people must have collateral. For example, gold, or their colonies!"
United States practices mercantilism, and these high-ranking government officials are undoubtedly very clear about business. Now that Britain people are asking for help from them, of course they will take the opportunity to make a fortune from Britain people. You know, United States now owes a lot of foreign debt and is the world's largest debtor country. Whether they can repay all the debts depends on how much war fortune they can make in this war.
Britain has been the overlord for hundreds of years, and the wealth he has accumulated is undoubtedly amazing. It would undoubtedly be great if United States could take away the wealth from Britain people. In addition, United States is also coveting the huge colony of Britain. United States rose up too late. Just like the Germany people, when they successfully rose up and wanted to participate in carving up the world, they found that the world had already been divided up too late. Therefore, they just got some leftovers. Now is undoubtedly a good opportunity for them to take advantage of the situation.
"Yes, Your Excellency, President." Secretary of State Bryan nodded. He already fully understood what President Wilson meant.
"However, we cannot make enemies with the Germany people. If the war situation develops, it will be very beneficial to the Germany people. Even, the Germany people If we are destined to win the war, we can no longer be enemies with the Germany people. United States of America will always stand on the side of the winner." President Wilson said.
This cannot be blamed on Americans reality, there is nothing we can do about it. If you stand on the wrong team and stand on the loser's side, United States and United States will inevitably suffer heavy losses.
"Yes, Your Excellency, President." The other Cabinet Ministers nodded.
"Gentlemen, the development of this war has exceeded our expectations. The strength of the Germany people is unexpectedly strong. Therefore, there are not many opportunities for us to choose. Next, we must be more cautious. Every decision we make must be more careful, which is directly related to the future of Republic of America." President Wilson said.
"Your Excellency, I think that under the current situation, we need to strengthen our military construction. The army is just that. No country has the ability to cross the ocean and attack United States's homeland. Our navy must be further strengthened. Ten dreadnoughts and four Battleships under construction E is far from comparable to the two countries British-German. Therefore, we need to have a more powerful navy. Otherwise, our voice will become weaker and weaker in the future international community." Vice President Marshall said.
"Well, the navy's strength should indeed be further strengthened." President Wilson nodded.
"Minister Daniels, the navy should submit a new warship construction plan as soon as possible. Republic of America's navy must be at the forefront of the world. Other countries must think carefully if they want to provoke Republic of America." President Wilson said.
Once Germany wins the war, Germany will be even more difficult to deal with than Britain. Britain In addition to the strong navy, the army is not strong. But Germany is different. Germany's army has long been number one in the world. If Germany's navy also becomes the best in the world, then no country in the world has the military strength to compete with it. United States If it wants to ensure its own interests, it must further enhance its military strength.
"Yes, Your Excellency, President." Minister Daniels nodded.