"Your Excellency, we need Britain's aircraft carrier design drawings, aircraft design drawings and related technical information. In addition, Aero Engine's technical information is also urgently needed for us." United States Secretary of the Navy Daniels looked eager.
These technologies are all lacking in United States. If they can be obtained from Britain people, they can save a lot of time and money.
"Aircraft carrier? And planes? As far as I know, the Britain people don't have aircraft carriers. Although they also have planes, they are no match for the Germany people." Woodrow President Wilson said.
"Yes, Your Excellency, President. However, the Britain people have already started research in this area. However, the current situation of Britain makes it impossible for them to build an aircraft carrier. But they have never stopped theoretical research. If we can obtain their technical information, this will save us a lot of effort." Minister Daniels said.
"Okay, Sir Secretary of State, when negotiating with the Britain people, add this point in!" Woodrow President Wilson said.
"Yes, Your Excellency, President." Secretary of State Bryan nodded.
"Your Excellency, it is best to get the tank design drawings and technical information from Britain, especially the technical information on the engine." Secretary of War Garrison said.
"Sir Secretary of State, we also want these things!" Woodrow President Wilson continued.
"Okay!" Bryan recorded.
"Gentlemen? Is there anything else we need?" Woodrow? President Wilson looked at the other Cabinet Ministers.
"Your Excellency, this time we support the Britain people, which is undoubtedly a big risk. Therefore, we can make more demands to the Britain people. For example, once we defeat the Germany people, can the Britain people transfer part of the colony to us as a reward?" Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo said.
Americans is also coveting the huge colony of Britain. United States rose too late, so that the major colonies in the world fell into the hands of Europe powerful countries. Even if United States won among Spanish-American War, it only captured Cuba and Philippines. So much so that they had to propose a portal development policy so that United States products could enter more markets. If United States could have more colonies, then these would be unnecessary.
Woodrow? President Wilson nodded, this is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity. The Britain people have now been cornered by the Germany people. If United States puts forward these conditions, it is impossible for Britain people to refuse. In other words, they simply cannot refuse.
"The colony is the lifeblood of the Britain people. Will they agree?" Bryan frowned.
"Yes, if Germany can be defeated, British Empire will rise again. Even if it can no longer become the world's hegemon, it will still be one of the world's major powers. Otherwise, Britain will be completely destroyed. In this case "The Britain people can give up anything. As long as we don't move the core colonies of the Britain people, the Britain people should agree to our request," said Woodrow President Wilson.
"The core colonies of the Britain people are mainly India, Canada, South Africa and Australia. Apart from these, I don't think the other colonies of the Britain people have much value." Bryan said.
Everyone knows that India is the most important colony of Britain and is known as the most shining diamond in the Queen's crown. In addition, South Africa's gold, diamonds, and other precious metals have become an important source of income for Britain. Canada will soon become the place where British mainland will move to after its fall. Australia has a vast territory and sparsely populated areas. Although it is very backward, its development potential cannot be underestimated. It can be said that as long as these colonies are in hand, Britain will not decline.
Of course, it is precisely because of this that other countries are eyeing Britain's colonies and want to snatch the fat from the Britain people's mouths.
When British Empire dominated the world, even if other countries had such ambitions, they could only hide it in their hearts. At that time, British Empire was invincible.
But that's different now. Britain people have completely lost this war. If you can't even protect your own homeland, how can you care about those colonies!
However, this does not mean that other countries can attack those colonies. Germany, who is about to win this war, will most likely take over all those colonies. If we rob those colonies at this time, wouldn't that mean we're snatching food from a tiger's mouth? When the time comes, the Germany people will definitely launch an attack on them. How can they resist it?
"In addition to those colonies, there are also some good colonies. For example, Malaya Colony, Burma Colony, Middle East's colony and those of Africa. If we can get some from the hands of Britain people, it will be very beneficial to United States of America!" McAdoo said.
"What about the Germany people? The Germany people will definitely declare war on us." Garrison said.
"We can reach an agreement with the Britain people. After the Germany people are defeated, those colonies will be transferred to us. If the Germany people are not defeated, do we still have a chance to claim those colonies? I They may have been defeated by the Germany people, so naturally there is no such possibility. Signing the agreement with the Britain people in advance is just for us to gain greater benefits," McAdoo said.
Bryan and Garrison both nodded. If they could defeat the Germany people, then they would not have any problems occupying these colonies. If you are defeated by the Germany people, then of course there is no need to say anything more.
"Your Excellency, how about we want Middle East's colony!" Secretary of Commerce Redfield said.
"Middle East? Isn't that a barren land?" Woodrow? Wilson frowned.
"Your Excellency, although it is a barren land there, there may be oil there. The Britain people have already exploited oil in Persia. The Germany people have also sent many people to inspect there. So, I We can be sure that there are very likely to be huge reserves of oil there. Now the importance of oil is increasing. If we can master more oil, this will make United States of America invincible in the future." Redfield said.
"Well, we will make this request to Britain people!" Woodrow Wilson made a decision.