Washington, the United States, is busy every day. When the warship carrying the British Foreign Secretary finally arrived, the US Foreign Minister welcomed him personally, and a simple welcome ceremony held at the port and a simple greeting, without too much time wasted. This is a war moment, and every minute needs to be cherished, especially the British, and every minute is extremely important at this moment.

Britain has clearly felt that this war exceeded their control. First of all, they believe that it can resolve the allies in three months to half a year, redistribute the world's rights, and stand at the peak of the world. But in fact, not only did this goal not achieve, Germany could resolve the battle in a short time, and Britain and France could only persist. This is also the fundamental reason why Britain decided to give up some inherent face and persuade Britain.

The United States had a clear idea of ​​the British's purpose, and made some preparations in advance, ready to adapt to the situation and reject the British's requests according to the situation. The purpose of Britain to win over the United States to join the Allied camp is almost obvious, but for the United States, it is not convenient to join the Allied camp before it has obtained the greatest benefits.

The British Foreign Secretary, after a little contact, understood the Americans' ideas. As a diplomat, he was very familiar with these diplomatic rhetoric and ways of speaking. He was unwilling to go on like this. After hesitating for a moment, he took out a lot of information.

The Americans were a little surprised. What was this? They almost subconsciously brought the materials over, but after reading the information, they discovered that the British revealed most of the information about the European war, the most basic situation of all previous battles, the current strategic situation of the Allies and Allied Powers, and even the information from Asia. Including the battle between the Northwest and Japan, the British also told the Americans without reservation.

The Americans were stunned. From this information, the United States could confirm that France was weakened, and Germany was not as expected. As long as they withstand their three axes, they could gradually weaken Germany. At that time, the two sides could remain stalemate. The United States could obtain the greatest benefits.

The British local fleet is the most powerful fleet in the world, suppressing the German high seas fleet. Germany's imports have basically been curbed and the maritime passages have been completely cut off. However, Germany actually has another road. In Basra, the Chinese built a huge port and passed the 3B railway. They continuously transported various materials to Germany, just like the United States did, giving Germany huge support. It was this powerful support that brought about a complete change, suppressing Britain and France at both ends.

The Americans are very doubtful whether the Northwest has such strong production capacity and has a huge promotion effect on Germany, is it an excuse for Britain to come up with. However, Japan's battle against Northeast China has spread almost all over the world. Although there is no first-hand information, the current situation of war is that Japan's offensive has been defeated, and even the joint fleet has been lost.

At that time, the United States was still strange. The Japanese Combined Fleet, which made the United States very alert, was actually sent into the sea by China at one time. This was too incredible. After reading the British intelligence, I realized that the northwest was a sneak attack. With the help of shore-based artillery fire, most of the main battleships were eliminated. Then, through submarines and navy pursuits, and a little luck, the Japanese Combined Fleet was eliminated.

If the Northwest only defeated Japan in this way, it would not attract the attention of the United States. The key is that the British actually got detailed war reports from Japan, including the combat effectiveness of the army. Compared with the navy's sneak attack, the army was facing a head-on battle, and even defeating the more with less. In the battle between Japan and the Northwest, the combat effectiveness of the Northwest Army made the United States quite alert. The most important thing is that in the British intelligence, there were some things about Indonesia. On the largest island of Almandan, the Chinese actually had millions of immigrants, which surprised the United States. You must know that Indonesia is too close to the Philippines controlled by the Americans. If the Chinese aim is Southeast Asia, then the Philippines is also quite dangerous.

This is one of the few colonies of the United States overseas. The Philippines not only has important locations but also has many resources. It is also the tentacles that the United States extends its hands to Asia.

However, compared with Asia, what the United States values ​​more is in Europe. With the intelligence of the British, the Americans can see more clearly. As bystanders, they can see clearly that the Northwest has the ability to strengthen Germany. If France loses, only one Britain will be left, and it will not stop Germany from the footsteps. Germany will unify the entire European continent. When it integrates its power and attacks England, a powerful and unified Europe will appear. It will be a nightmare existence. Not to mention the US$30 billion invested in Britain and the purchase of nearly 3 billion government bonds from Britain and France, just talk about the United States itself. The title of the First Industrial Country will probably be removed after Germany unifies Europe. The huge Europe, its population and industrial foundation are far from comparable to the United States.

The United States, which could have easily left the topic, could not continue. The Battle of France has become a key battle in the European war. Once France is completely occupied by Germany, it will be too late. This is completely different from the previous plan. The United States has not yet gained enough benefits, but it seems that it will not work if it does not join. The loss of not joining is greater.

The British are obviously playing around. Can the United States join directly? The top leaders of the United States are really in a dilemma. The United States is not the world police that dominates the entire world a century later. It is just a rising first industrial country. It has not even been comparable to the industrial country. It has always been pursuing status, starting with unilateral ideas, isolationism, equal interests, and most-favored-nation treatment. These gradually penetrate into the whole world. The United States has also begun to gradually establish its own influence. The United States is located in the Americas, without any enemies, and its unique geographical environment makes the United States extremely poorly equipped. It is only a hundred thousand standing army, but it is still negligent in training. Even if it wants to join, from arms preparation, military recruitment, and then to Congress building momentum, a series of things need to be studied carefully. If it is fast, it will take one year. If it is slow, it may take two years. Can the Allies last until that time?

The negotiations continued, and the UK showed sincerity. Based on the current activities of German submarines, a large number of British merchant ships were sunk. In order to ensure the operation of merchant ships, the UK decided to import a batch of destroyers from the United States, preferably existing ships of the US military, and even offered a very high price for these warships and used islands to pay the bills. For example, some islands in the Americas and the Pacific Ocean, the UK can also take the initiative to hand them over to the United States.

These islands have always been expected by Americans. They have been rejected several times when they wanted Britain to propose purchases. With these islands, the United States' control over the Americas and the Pacific Ocean will increase a step. Although Britain has been affected by German submarines, it is far from being bad. The German submarine movements are not as crazy as later generations. This is just an interface. Friendship between countries is absolutely unreliable. The only thing that is reliable is interests and eternal interests.

The numerous concessions have given the United States many islands they have always dreamed of. In addition, the Foreign Secretary has further increased orders. This is a huge order in billions of dollars. In this era when 20 dollars is equal to one ounce of gold, heavy chips have finally changed the situation of the talks. In the end, the British Foreign Secretary, although he did not receive a positive reply, received a guarantee that the US government would urge Congress to form a resolution. Starting today, the whole country will mobilize, train the army, switch to military industry, and even enter a state of war at the right time. This time, it may be half a year, a year, or even a half years. Depending on the actual situation, we will decide whether the United States will join the sphere of that force.

The American promises were very vague, and there was no time to express it. Henry, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, was quite happy. Foreign Ministers went to the United States to feel this sense of urgency. Although France was defeated, there was still hundreds of millions of people in the colonies. Even if they were mobilized a fraction of the population, this population could still arm millions of troops. As for Britain, let alone France, its strength was stronger, and its losses were less than France. The continuous maritime transportation was supplemented by Britain, making Britain recover faster. Even the current general soldiers had surpassed those before the war.

The purpose of sending the Foreign Minister was to remind the Americans to transfer the state of war as soon as possible, from civilian to military. As for the Americans' ambiguous promises, with the relationship between the United States and Britain, how could they join the camp of the Allies when the two sides were in a state of opposition?

Not to mention that there is no such tradition between the United States and Germany, just say that the interests between Britain and France cannot join the German camp. Unless Britain and France are completely defeated during this period, completely losing France's territory, or even the European continent, the United States can only have one choice.

The Foreign Minister was still on the ship returning to China. He had completed his mission. Next, it was how to suppress the Italian Navy in the Mediterranean and open up the next battle in France. As long as both goals were achieved, this battle could last at least half a year or even longer. At that time, Germany would be consumed in large quantities, and the United States would also complete the preparations, just in time to join the battle as a new force, and the victory belonged to England. Henry was extremely confident about this. (To be continued...)
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