United States Capital Washington, White House, Woodrow? President Wilson are listening to the report. After being re-elected, Woodrow President Wilson felt that his time was running out and he had to fulfill his ideals during his term of office.
In last year's election, Woodrow Wilson only defeated Republican Party's candidate Charles Evans Hughes by a narrow margin. This undoubtedly shows that voters are not satisfied with Woodrow? President Wilson's performance during the last term.
Woodrow Wilson was a very ambitious president. He hopes to lead United States to truly become a global power, not just a regional power.
Indeed, the current United States is far from the superpower that will fight whoever it wants in future generations. They can barely be considered the overlords of Americas. This is mainly because Americas does not have a very powerful country, which allows United States to dominate American continent. If United States did not have such a good geographical location, it is very difficult to say whether they could develop to the point where they are now.
"Your Excellency, the situation in Europe has become very tense now. Austro-Hungarian Empire officially announced its withdrawal from Allied Powers, which made Germany very dissatisfied. German Emperor has personally warned Austro-Hungarian Empire and asked them to withdraw their decision within three days. Otherwise, Germany people may take military action." Secretary of State Bryan said.
Woodrow Wilson nodded and seemed very satisfied. "Very good, if Europe becomes chaotic, it will be of great benefit to us. Our enemies are so powerful that it will be very difficult for us to defeat them. Therefore, we can only try our best to buy enough development time for ourselves."
Woodrow? President Wilson is well aware of United States's disadvantages. Although the population of United States exceeds that of Germany, the industrial output value temporarily exceeds that of Germany. However, in terms of advanced technology and technology, there is still a big gap between United States and Germany. Even though Britain was exiled to Canada, he also brought a lot of advanced technology with him. However, it will take time for these advanced technologies to be absorbed and digested by United States, and for further development of new technologies based on this. Now, what United States lacks most is time.
Germany is occupying the colony left by Britain, and at the same time absorbing and digesting northern France and Belgium, as well as Eastern European Plain ceded by Russia. It can be said that Germany's strength is growing every day, and the gap between United States and Germany is also constantly widening. If Germany cannot cause trouble and slow down their development, it will be almost impossible for United States to surpass Germany in the future and defeat Germany in a war. Therefore, Woodrow President Wilson actively tried to win over Austro-Hungarian Empire, causing a war to break out between Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire. All this is to enable Germany to get stuck in the quagmire of war, thereby gaining more development time for United States.
"Your Excellency, the war between Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire is expected to break out soon. By then, do we really have to fulfill the agreement and send troops to Europe?" Secretary of War Garrison asked.
"Whether we want to send troops Europe depends on the situation! Although, we promised Austro-Hungarian Empire, if they can persist for a month, our troops will appear in Europe. However, if If Austro-Hungarian Empire plays very badly and cannot resist the attack of Germany, then do we still need to send troops to Europe? In that case, we will completely let our boys die," Woodrow President Wilson said with a smile.
The reason why he agreed to Karl I to send troops to Europe was just to make Karl I feel at ease. Otherwise, how could Karl I foolishly agree to fight against Germany? In fact, this is simply a hole dug by Americans for Karl I. Karl I jumped in himself.
Of course, if the Austrian army's performance on the battlefield is indeed amazing and it resists Germany's attack, United States would not mind taking the opportunity to declare war on Germany. In this case, not only can the army be sent to seize the colony Germany has just occupied, but Europe may also be sent to assist Austro-Hungarian Empire in defeating Germany.
However, Woodrow? President Wilson believes that the possibility of this is too small. With the strength of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like it can defeat German Empire.
"Your Excellency, once Germany attacks the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire's army may not be able to withstand it. However, the Austro-Hungarian Empire's navy has a lot of advantages in the Mediterranean. Now, the Austro-Hungarian Empire's navy has a total of sixteen battleships, including four built by them. In addition, when Germany sold its battleships, it bought eight battleships. This strength is already stronger than the German Navy's Mediterranean fleet. But if the German Navy mobilizes other fleets. If reinforcements are carried out, the Austro-Hungarian Navy is not likely to be a match for the Germans. However, this will also seriously weaken the strength of the German Navy in other sea areas. For example, if the German Navy's home fleet enters the Mediterranean, only the Atlantic Fleet will be left. The Navy's Atlantic Fleet only has seven capital ships. And our strength is far stronger than the German Navy. If there is a chance, we may be able to eat the German Atlantic Fleet. In this case, we will have a greater advantage in the Atlantic Ocean.
Woodrow President Wilson thought for a while, then nodded. "It depends on the situation! If Austro-Hungarian Empire performs very well, then we will cheat Germany. If Austro-Hungarian Empire is vulnerable, then we should not look for it. Germany people's trouble. After all, German Navy's overall strength is far stronger than ours. It would be very unwise to confront German Navy before our Capital Shipss are fully in service."
If there is a chance, Woodrow President Wilson certainly hopes that they can eat German Navy's fleet. In this case, at least the pressure on American Navy on Atlantic Ocean can be reduced a lot. Otherwise, United States will have to continue to invest in the navy in order to be able to fight against the powerful German Navy.
"Your Excellency, the latest news is that the Germany people have declared war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Germany people's army has crossed the border and entered the Austro-Hungarian Empire territory!" the secretary reported.
"Very well, gentlemen, the show has begun!" Woodrow? President Wilson said with a smile.