Screwing over the Americans was not something Ferdinand could accomplish alone. Bulgaria did not wield that kind of influence. Aside from the initial chemical plant leak, which had something to do with him, Bulgaria had remained submerged beneath the surface the whole time, merely waving flags and shouting behind John Bull!
Of course, it was also necessary to come out from time to time and steer the narrative. Without someone guiding things, how could the spearhead have turned on the Americans so quickly?
No one was yet sure whether the influenza pandemic had truly passed, so the threats against the Americans remained only verbal for now. Whether actual measures would be taken depended on the circumstances!
Still, the Americans had been thoroughly shafted this time. John Bull's actions had won the full support of Bulgaria and France, and any European country that was not stupid knew it should join in.
The United Kingdom did not even need to pay any price. Bulgaria and France were already bringing their own provisions to lead the charge. Ever since the discussion of the pandemic's origins had pointed toward the United States, everyone knew that a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity had arrived. There was no reason not to act—after all, taking on the Americans now had the support of the entire populace!
"Is the prime minister ready?" Ferdinand asked.
Konstantin said confidently, "Rest assured, Your Majesty. The Americans cannot explain themselves now. All the evidence points to the Texas Chemical Plant, yet every person who knew the truth has conveniently died! Who would believe the Americans were not developing biological weapons?
"We have reached an agreement with the French government to jointly submit a proposal at the League of Nations to freeze all American assets. The British have also said they will support our proposal!"
Freezing