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Text Chapter 855 The United States has become a laughing stock (please vote for me)

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    "Your Excellency, we will settle this account with the Chinese later. The most important thing now is how to solve the problem. The USS New York and the USS Texas have arrived at the mouth of the Panama Canal. The Chinese  The canal's outlet has been blocked with shelling, and we can't pass!" said Navy Minister Georg von Lengelke Meyer.

    "Let's negotiate with the Chinese side and see if we can get them to open up the channel. We can tell the Chinese that our battleships will not be permanently stationed in San Diego. They will return to the east coast after patrolling the west coast!" President Taft said with some helplessness.  There was no choice but to make a temporary concession to resolve this conflict.  We can't let the two battleships go home before passing through the canal. In that case, the United States will be embarrassed in front of the whole world!

    "Okay, Mr. President, I will send someone to contact the Chinese side. However, it is hard to say whether the Chinese side will agree!" Secretary of State Philander C. Knox said.  After all, this time it was the United States that provoked first. If China wants China to betray the United States and let the United States go at a critical moment, judging from China's temper, it may be very difficult!

    After Secretary of State Philander C. Knox finished speaking, he immediately left the conference room quickly.  This matter must be resolved immediately. If word spreads, it will have a great impact on the prestige of the United States. This will be a big blow to the United States, which is striving to become a global power.  This government of theirs will also pay a heavy price!

    "Secretary Meyer, if we force our way in, do the Chinese dare to really launch artillery fire on our battleships?" President Taft asked.  He has always had a glimmer of hope in his heart, that is, the Chinese are just showing off. As long as the United States continues to remain tough, perhaps the Chinese will take the initiative to retreat.  In that case, the United States will not only be able to save face, but also win a lot of prestige.

    "Your Excellency, I am not sure about this. I may not be sure until the Secretary of State comes back. If the Chinese just accept it, it shows that they have no determination to confront us. We may take the opportunity to order the USS New York and the battleship  'Texas, if the battleship USS Texas rushes out of the canal, the Chinese will definitely not attack us.

    ¡°But if the Chinese refuse, it means that the Chinese are determined to embarrass us this time.  If the USS New York and the USS Texas enter each other's training waters, they will definitely open fire!  After all, trespassing into a country's navy's exercise waters without permission is already considered a very big threat. The country conducting the exercise can directly launch an attack!  "Secretary Meyer said.

    "Secretary Meyer, if we go to war with the Chinese, can we break their blockade? The USS New York and the USS Texas are our most powerful battleships, not as good as the Chinese's Han class.  How much worse is a battleship?" Vice President James S. Sherman asked.  If they take the initiative to compromise with the Chinese, they will always feel a little unwilling.  Over the years, the United States has achieved considerable development. After its strong industrial strength has been transformed into military strength, the United States' military strength has grown explosively.  Many Americans already believe that the United States is no worse than China. If there is another Sino-US Pacific naval war, the United States may not lose the war.  After all, modern war can almost be called a collision of steel, and the industrial strength of the United States is much stronger than that of China now.

    Minister Meyer shook his head, and then said: "Your Excellency, Vice President, we only have two New York-class battleships here, but we are facing the main force of the Chinese Pacific Fleet, a total of five battleships and one battleship.  The armor of the New York-class battleships is too weak. All Chinese battleships have been replaced with newer main guns. Even the 5mm main guns will pose a great threat to the New York-class battleships. More  Not to mention that the Chinese still have a huge numerical advantage. Therefore, with only two New York-class battleships, we have no possibility of defeating the Chinese!"

    At this moment, Secretary of State Philander C. Knox opened the door and walked in, but his face was a little ugly.  After everyone in the conference room saw his face, their mood suddenly became more complicated.

    "Sir Knox, have the Chinese rejected our request?" President Taft asked.

    "I found the Chinese Ambassador to the United States Zhang Yintang and mentioned the matter to him. However, Zhang Yintang said he knew nothing about the matter. Afterwards, I contacted someone to contact the Chinese Navy Pacific Fleet Command, but they replied that they were in  Carry out normal drills and training, and no one can interfere with their legitimate behavior!" Secretary of State Philander C=Knox said!

    "Damn it, they are determined to make the United States look embarrassed!" Taft cursed.  He didn't seem to have thought about it.??Everything is simply his own fault.  If the United States had not wanted to provoke China's bottom line, none of this would have happened.

    The Americans foolishly put their faces forward, and China will certainly not let go of such an opportunity.  Only by giving Americans a hard slap will they recognize the reality!

    "Now, is there any way to solve this problem without damaging the reputation of the United States?" President Taft asked helplessly.

    No one spoke. Everyone knew that the United States was destined to lose face. Before the United States made up its mind to go to war with China, they could only tolerate China's hegemonic behavior.

    "Your Excellency, the sea area where the Chinese exercise is Panama's territorial waters, which has violated Panama's sovereignty. Can the Panamanian government come forward and let the Chinese leave?" said Secretary of War Jacob MK Dickinson.

    "It's useless, the Chinese will not take small Panama seriously!" President Taft shook his head.

    "Whether the Chinese will agree or not, I think the Panamanian government should say something. The Panama Canal is too important, and we must take control of the canal. Therefore, it is important for us to have hatred between the Panamanian government and China.  Very beneficial! In addition, we have an explanation to the world. Although this will damage our reputation, it also highlights the arrogance and hegemony of the Chinese in front of the world!" Minister of War Jacob = Mp  Dickinson said.

    ¡°Okay, let¡¯s do it like this!¡± President Taft also knew that this was the last option and had to do this.  Although he hates China in his heart, he also knows that if he goes to war with China now, the United States has little chance of winning, and the United States still needs more time to develop itself.  The only thing the United States can rely on is its strong industrial strength.  In the view of the US government, as long as they are given enough strength, it is not impossible for the United States to surpass China. Then it will be time for them to avenge their shame!

    After receiving the U.S. request conveyed by the U.S. Secretary of State, Panamanian President Jose Domingo de Ovaldia smiled bitterly.  The confrontation between big countries like China and the United States is not something that a small country like Panama can get involved in.  However, the United States has already spoken, how can Panama refuse?  After all, Panama needs U.S. support.  Colombia in the south has always wanted to regain Panama. Especially after receiving military assistance from China, Colombia has frequently issued war threats against Panama. If it were not for the support of the United States, the Colombian army would have already attacked.  .  Therefore, President Jose Domingo de Ovaldia had no choice but to find Zhang Yintang, the Chinese Ambassador to the United States, who was attending the navigation ceremony, and expressed to him the Panamanian government's solemn protest against the Chinese navy's violation of Panama's sovereignty!

    "Your Excellency, the Chinese Navy's Pacific Fleet held military exercises within Panama's territorial waters without authorization. This has seriously violated Panama's national sovereignty!" President Jose Domingo de Ovaldia said angrily to Ambassador Zhang Yintang  !

    "Oh? So, what does your country want to do?" Ambassador Zhang Yintang said with a smile. The anger on the face of President Jose Domingo de Ovaldia has been completely ignored by him!  Although he is the president of a country, the effect of Panama is not taken seriously by the ambassador of a powerful country like Zhang Yintang!

    ¡°Our country hopes that the Chinese navy can immediately withdraw from our territorial waters and apologize to our country!¡± President Jose Domingo de Ovaldia said!

    "Haha! President Ovaldia, this is impossible. Of course, your country's navy can use force to expel our fleet. However, your country must think clearly, this means going to war with our country!" Ambassador Zhang Yintang  Said disdainfully.

    Suddenly, Jose Domingo De Ovaldia¡¯s eyes widened and he started a war with China?  Even if you give Panama ten courages, they won¡¯t dare!  Panama has a population of only a few hundred thousand, its navy only has two old destroyers aided by the United States, and its army only has 20,000 people.  China only needs to move its fingers to crush Panama.  Even the Americans standing behind Panama did not dare to say anything.

    In desperation, President Jose Domingo de Ovaldia had no choice but to leave in despair.  By this time, the envoys from various countries participating in the opening ceremony had learned about what happened at the canal's outlet through their own channels.  Suddenly, everyone was very excited. Originally, everyone thought that China would swallow its anger, but they did not expect that China would launch such a sharp counterattack.  Everyone looked at the United States again, and there was a hint of ridicule in their eyes!
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