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Text Chapter 778 The Goodwill of the United States

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    "Control several states in northern Mexico? Will the Chinese agree? In addition, even if we control several states in northern Mexico, it will not improve the security of the United States much!" Secretary of War Eli  Hugh Root said.  Visit to download txt novel

    Everyone looked at Elihu Root, waiting for his next analysis.

    "Most of the borders between the United States and Mexico are plains and deserts, which are suitable for large-scale army operations. Moreover, defense in plain areas is very difficult! The steel defense lines we have established on the west coast have cost hundreds of millions of dollars. If we want to defend the border between the United States and Mexico,  If we build such a defense line on the Mexican border, the cost will be at least twice that of the west coast defense line. Moreover, we will have to deploy more troops!" Elihu Root said.  Starting from Mexico, you can avoid the Rocky Mountains in the western United States and directly attack the hinterland of the United States.  After China took control of Mexico, it was like a sharp knife pressed against the soft belly of the United States!

    "So, is there any way we can solve this crisis?" President Theodore Roosevelt asked.

    "Offense! The best defense is offense! We need to further strengthen the strength of the army, not only to shorten the direct gap with the Chinese Army in terms of equipment, but even surpass them. At the same time, we also need to improve the combat literacy and command of individual soldiers.  Kung Fu will do! However, if the Navy can defeat the Chinese, then we will be completely safe!" said Secretary of War Elihu Root.  The United States is a country with two oceans, the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.  They are all natural barriers for the United States.  If the United States has a powerful navy that can defeat the navy of any country, then even if the U.S. Army is still in the same state as it was ten years ago, the security of the United States can be guaranteed!

    All eyes turned to Secretary of the Navy William Henry Moody.  The Navy has been burning money in the past few years, spending much more military expenditures than the Army.  The entire United States has high expectations for the U.S. Navy!

    After seeing everyone¡¯s eyes.  Secretary of the Navy William Henry Moody couldn't help but smile bitterly.  The current U.S. Navy cannot meet everyone's expectations.

    "Everyone, although the U.S. Navy has made great progress in the past few years, and we have obtained a lot of technology from the British. But overall, there are still some gaps when facing the Chinese Navy. From the end of the year before last to the beginning of last year  The Mediterranean naval battle has proven all this. The U.S. and British navies had an absolute numerical advantage when facing the Chinese Navy's Indian Ocean Fleet. But in the end, we were still defeated. It can be seen that we have to catch up with China  Navy. It will take a certain amount of time. Therefore, the U.S. Navy is not in favor of an all-out war with the Chinese now!" said Secretary of the Navy William Henry Moody.

    "The army is no match for the Chinese, and the navy is no match for the Chinese, so why fight? Just surrender!" Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortliu complained.  Half of the United States' annual fiscal revenue has been invested in the construction of the army and navy.  Not only is American society very opposed to this, but some people in the cabinet are also very dissatisfied!

    "It's precisely because we can't beat the Chinese now. That's why we have to catch up. The Chinese are too greedy. They want to swallow the whole world. If Americans don't want to be killed by the Chinese as if they were indigenous people.  , then we can only fight with all our strength!" President Theodore Roosevelt said with a cold face.

    Secretary of Commerce and Labor George B. Cortelyou quickly shut up. The Chinese massacred the natives of Southeast Asia, just like the Americans massacred the Indians.  If China also massacres Americans after defeating the United States, it will be a disaster!

    "Everyone, our Mississippi-class battleships were put into service at the end of last year. Now our number of battleships has increased to 7! Another three-class battleships and six are under construction. It is expected that they will all be put into service by the end of next year. At the same time, we are  We obtained all the drawings of the Orion-class battleship last year and have begun to build our Wyoming-class battleship. The performance of the Wyoming-class battleship will surpass all the battleships of various countries now, even the Chinese's Qin  Class battleships are no match for the Wyoming class battleships. We will build four Wyoming class battleships, and by then, we will have the ability to defeat the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet!" said Secretary of the Navy William Henry Moody  .  Although the U.S. Navy spent a lot of military expenditures, it also built so many battleships. It was not a waste of military expenditures!

    "When can the 'Wyoming-class' battleships be put into service? Compared with the Chinese 'Han-class' battleships that are widely rumored by the outside world, can they beat them?" Theodore Roosevelt asked.  ??I also served as Secretary of the Navy, and I also know the gap between the U.S. Navy and the Chinese Navy!

    "The construction of the 'Wyoming-class' battleships is relatively complicated, and it is not expected to enter service until the end of 1906 or the beginning of 1907. We do not have the detailed parameters of the Chinese 'Han-class' battleships, but based on the combat capabilities of the 'Wyoming-class' battleships  In terms of performance, it should not lose to the Chinese 'Han-class' battleship!" William Henry Moody said.  The 'Wyoming-class' battleship is a complete replica of the British Navy's 'Orion-class' battleship.  The reason why the British Navy wants to build the 'Orion-class' battleship is to target the 'Han-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy, the 'Kaiser-class' battleships of the German Navy and the subsequent 'King-class' battleships.  Therefore, William Henry Moody is very optimistic about the 'Wyoming-class' battleship!

    "We are all very aware of the Navy's efforts. I also very much hope that when a war breaks out in the future, the Navy can defeat the Chinese and defend the United States! Now, we need time, and we cannot break out with the Chinese at this time  The war. Therefore, I decided to convey the goodwill of the United States to the Chinese and strive to achieve a ceasefire. Our bottom line is the northern states of Mexico. Our friend D¨ªaz can continue to control these states!" Theodore?  President Roosevelt said.  From beginning to end, China and the United States have not directly declared war, so there is no talk of an armistice!  In this way, both sides can adjust their policies in time to avoid being involved in a war.

    ¡°I will ask the ambassador to China to contact the Chinese. I hope the Chinese will not be too greedy!¡± Secretary of State John Hay said.

    "You can contact the envoys of other countries in China. Although the Allied Powers and the Central Powers are currently in serious conflict, I believe everyone is still willing to maintain the fragile peace!" President Theodore Roosevelt said.

    In Europe, Britain, France and Russia are confronting Germany, Austria and Italy.  In particular, the naval battleships of Britain and Germany staged chases and confrontations in the North Sea almost every day!  The British navy suffered heavy losses in the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.  However, in the middle of last year, their six "Bellerophon-class" battleships were in service, and in the middle of this year, six "Saint Vincent-class" battleships were in service.  As for the German Navy, except for eight "Nassau-class" battleships and four "Helgoland-class" battleships, there are no battleships in service.  The delivery of the other four Helgoland-class battleships contracted by Chinese shipyards needs to be delayed due to various reasons.  This gave German naval law the upper hand again!

    The Chinese shipyard deliberately delayed the construction of four battleships built for Germany, probably to avenge being stabbed in the back by Germany last year!  If the Germans hadn't held back, perhaps China would have swallowed the Suez Canal!  Therefore, it is understandable for China to express its dissatisfaction with Germany.  In addition, after the British lost the naval battle, they invested almost all their money in the construction of naval warships. Almost all shipyards were working in three shifts.  Therefore, the construction speed of the British Navy's battleships has greatly exceeded that of the German Navy.

    There are currently 12 German battleships in service in the German Navy, while the British Navy has eight.  If by the middle of this year, the British Navy's six "Saint Vincent-class" battleships have entered service, the British Navy will have 14 ships.  As long as the four Helgoland-class battleships built by China for Germany are delivered to China and France this year, the German Navy will lose its advantage!

    The berths of all major powers are filled with battleships.  At least, no one is willing to let a war break out before these battleships enter service!

    On March 18, 1904, the U.S. Ambassador to China Sherlock held a ball at the U.S. Embassy, ??requiring Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang and other ambassadors to China to participate.  Ambassador Shylock was holding a ball at this time, and smart diplomats knew that the Americans intended to enter into peace talks with the Chinese regarding the war, or perhaps conflict, in Mexico.  Ambassadors from various countries also welcomed this.  After all, if a war breaks out between China and the United States, both the Entente and the Central Powers will be involved!

    At seven o'clock in the evening, there were already cars parked outside the U.S. Embassy. These cars are all products of Chinese automobile factories and have now become essential means of transportation for Chinese government departments and embassies of various countries.

    For some envoys from small countries stationed in China, this dance has nothing to do with them. They just come to have fun.  As for major countries, the relationship between China and the United States will directly affect world peace and stability.

    When the car of Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang arrived in front of the U.S. Embassy, ??U.S. Ambassador to China Sherlock, who had been waiting here for a long time, immediately greeted him with a smile on his face.

    "Mr. Wu, you are welcome to take time out of your busy schedule to attend the dance held by the US Embassy!" To be continued.  If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (.vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my best??'s motivation.  Mobile phone users please go to m to read.  )
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