United States Secretary of State Bryan and British Foreign Minister Edward? Sir Gray's second meeting still took place at night. Under the cover of darkness, many hidden things are easier to talk about.
At the same time, Edward? Sir Gray rebelled against United States this time, but it needs to be kept secret. Americans and Germany don't want people to know that at this juncture, United States is still having some kind of hookup with Britain.
United States selling warships to Britain has made Germany people gnash their teeth in hatred. If the war against Britain was not about to begin and Germany's national power could not continue to be depleted, maybe Germany would go to war against United States. Therefore, Americans also does not want to overly stimulate Germany people. The current United States is not strong enough to deal with the Germany people.
"Your Excellency Secretary of State, Your Excellency the President has promised not to object to British government moving to Canada. Of course, the prerequisite is that British mainland falls. If you can keep your homeland, this will be invalid!" Bryan said.
"Of course, Sir Secretary of State, we will do our best to protect our homeland. We will only move to Canada when our homeland falls and it is absolutely necessary!" Edward Sir Gray said.
Even though British mainland is very likely to be reduced to rubble in the next war, from the perspective of Britain people, their homeland is naturally better. Unless absolutely necessary, they would not leave their homeland and flee Canada. As long as there is a chance to defend their homeland, they will not give up.
Bryan nodded. "Your Excellency Foreign Minister, this is naturally the best!"
"Your Excellency Secretary of State, what about the two of us joining forces to deal with Germany? Has the President agreed?" Edward Sir Gray said. Compared to the previous question, this question was what he really cared about.
Although Canada has a vast area, its population is too small. With only a few million people, it is almost impossible for Canada to develop and resist the attack of Germany people. Therefore, if British government wants to move from the mainland to Canada and resist the pursuit of Germany people, it must get the support of Americans. Otherwise, they would not be able to gain a foothold in Americas, let alone find Germany people Vengeance. Without the homeland, British government can only survive. They no longer have the strength to defeat the Germany people. In this world, except for United States, no other country seems to have that kind of strength. This makes Britain people try their best to unite with United States. Only in this way can they hope to Vengeance.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, Your Excellency the President does not agree with the alliance with Britain. After all, if Britain loses its homeland, its strength will be greatly damaged. Not only will it not gain much benefit by joining forces with you, but it will also bear huge risks. This is too uneconomical." Bryan said.
Edward? A flash of shame and anger flashed across Sir Gray's face. These country bumpkins Americans dared to look down on the British Empire. This was a complete humiliation for them.
"Your Excellency Secretary of State, after losing our homeland, our strength is indeed greatly reduced. However, we are also capable of helping United States become stronger. Therefore, it is absolutely cost-effective to cooperate with us!" Sir Edward Gray said.
Bryan nodded. "Yes, I think so too. The military thinks so too. Therefore, the President did not refuse. The military hopes that Britain can transfer the design drawings of aircraft carriers and aircraft and related technologies, such as Aero Engine's technology, as well as the design drawings and engine technology of new tanks, will be transferred to United States. In this way, the combat effectiveness of United States*'s army will be greatly improved, and it will be more confident to resist the attack of Germany's people."
Edward? Sir Gray was stunned. He knew that Americans was making a request. If Britain cannot meet these requirements, then the so-called alliance will not proceed at all.
"Your Excellency, these are British Empire's most cutting-edge technologies. We have invested huge human and financial resources in these technologies!" Edward Sir Gray said.
"We know, that's why we are very interested in those technologies. The more powerful United States is, the more beneficial it is to Britain. If we can defeat the Germany people in foreign wars, Britain can return to the homeland." Bryan continued.
Edward? Sir Gray thought for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, I agree. If United States is willing to alliance with Britain, then British Empire is willing to share those cutting-edge technologies with United States."
"Very good, I believe this can really allow us to learn from each other's strengths. The strength of our two countries will grow rapidly because of this. By then, the possibility of us defeating the Germany people will be even greater." Bryan was very happy.
"The Germany people are the common enemy of our two countries. Naturally, we should do our best to defeat them!" Edward Sir Gray said.
"Sir, US government still has a small request. If the government can agree, then US government will officially form an alliance with Britain." Bryan continued.
"Your Excellency, please speak!" Sir Edward Gray said seriously.
"Your Excellency, US government hopes that British Empire can transfer the colony located in Middle East to United States. Compared with the British Empire's huge colony, United States's colony is pitifully small. If United States wants to help Britain defeat Germany, it will have to pay a huge price. Therefore, we hope that Middle East's colony can be the reward we deserve!" Bryan said.
Edward? Sir Gray's face doesn't look good. British Empire has always regarded their overseas colonies as their lifeblood. Now, the Britain people want to seize their colony, which is undoubtedly unacceptable to them.
However, Edward Sir Gray also knew that Americans was already determined to win those colonies of Middle East. If they don't agree, the alliance may be in trouble.
It is still a good deal to exchange Middle East's colony for an alliance with United States. After all, Middle East's colonies are not of much value and are almost all barren land. Americans was quite sensible and did not make any demands on Britain's core colonies.
"Okay, Sir Secretary of State. Once we defeat the Germany people, British Empire promises to transfer Middle Eastern colonies to United States!" Edward Sir Gray said.
"Then, we have a happy cooperation!" Bryan smiled and extended his hand.
The two hands held each other tightly, United States and Britain, formally forming an alliance.