The Rise of the Empire

"General Simpson, are you here too?" After entering Theodore Roosevelt's office, Dewey saw another familiar figure. If Roosevelt was in charge of the civilian work of the Navy Department, then General Simpson was in charge of the U.S. fleet. The two of them can almost lift the real Minister of the Navy. And this matter can make two people appear at the same time, so it shows that this matter is very important.

"General Dewey seems to have some friendship with Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria?" Although Roosevelt used a question, it contained affirmative meaning.

"Yes, after the outbreak of the Teshima naval battle, I accepted the commission of the prince to send the German wounded to the shore for treatment, and testified for the German fleet. Everything I did was based on the interests of the United States of America and my heart Moral principles. I did not accept any material gifts from the other party, except for a ring with the Wittelsbach family crest." Dewey said with some trepidation.

"We called you here, and we didn't mean to pursue your past affairs. On the contrary, I think you have done a good job. You have successfully made friends with a big man, and this big man is very helpful to our plan." Roosevelt comforted this Some nervous young colonel.

"If I let you go to Germany, can you persuade Prince Ruprecht to give up the naval deal with Spain?" Roosevelt asked tentatively.

"Are we going to buy a German warship?" Dewey felt his jaw almost drop. As with all rising empires, domestic protectionism prevailed. Not to mention warships, the import of ordinary products is restricted by high tariff barriers. Americans almost never buy foreign warships, not even a single 3,000 ton cruiser, it seems. So when Roosevelt made this request, Dewey had an incredible feeling.

"You think too much, Colonel. With the current financial situation of our navy, we don't have the money to spend millions of pounds to buy warships. Congress will not agree. We just want these two warships not to fall into the hands of the Spaniards." In our hands. This is our goal. As for whether it will be bought by Chile, Argentina or the Japanese in the end, it doesn’t matter. Do you understand what I mean?” Theodore Roosevelt said.

"Specially targeting the Spaniards? This..." For a moment, Dewey felt that he had thought of something. The conflict between the United States and Spain has existed for a long time, although the various propaganda outside is that the United States government believes that Spain's suppression of local people in the West Indies and the Philippines is too barbaric. But in fact, everyone knows that the United States has ideas about these two places.

But now, after Roosevelt said these words, Dewey has realized that this matter is probably not just a matter of thinking. To put it more clearly, the United States may already be preparing to take action against Spain, but if it is ready to do so, it is probably an official of the White House who wants to find itself, and the Navy Department does not care about diplomacy! There is something strange here. Dewey hesitated a little.

"Do we need to let Mr. Dewey understand?" Simpson thought for a while and said.

"You guessed it right, we want to liberate the people of the West Indies and the Philippines. Many people have this idea, the president, the Navy Department, and a considerable number of congressmen. Of course, there are also the American people. But now the only The problem is that these things are not on the table, and Congress is not going to pass them. But we need to do some preparations."

"Don't worry, Mr. Dewey. You just went to Germany to meet a prince in a private capacity. What you said was just a personal exchange. There is no such thing as convincing His Royal Highness to sell the warship to someone else. Only the three of us know about the United States, And that prince will not spread the matter." Roosevelt continued.

"This matter is a bit difficult. My face cannot be compared with millions of pounds. If the competitors have a certain strength, I can help them delay the time.

And if the Spanish bid fails in the end, then the competitors must at least come close to the Spaniard's offer. Only then can we have hope. Don't you think so? "When Theodore Roosevelt said these words, Dewey already knew that he could not get away from this matter. He was just a naval colonel, and he had no ability to resist Roosevelt, Simpson and the power behind them, so He chose to cooperate.

"In addition, I want to know whose hands the country wants these two warships to fall into." Dewey then raised a very sharp question. And the question elicited a silence.

"President Cleveland means Japan." Roosevelt was silent, and finally Simpson glanced at the nervous Roosevelt and said the answer.

"Then Japan. Russia is an obstacle to the empire's economic expansion in the Far East. If Japan can defeat Russia, or contain Russia's expansion in the Far East, it will be a benefit to the United States. Of course, I personally have reservations about this." Roosevelt hesitated. For some reason, he remembered what Prince Ruprecht had said to him again in his mind, Japan must be guarded!

"Whatever, this matter is not something I can decide on my own. The higher-ups have already made arrangements, so I can only implement them." In Roosevelt's view, this kind of worry is more of a metaphysical worry. There is not much evidence and examples to support this speculation, not to mention, this matter is beyond his control.

"If you need any help, you can contact the ambassador of the United States to Germany. He can help you with all diplomatic matters. You can also meet some foreign relevant people accompanied by foreign ministry personnel." Roosevelt thought want to say.

"What if the Russians want to restore their contract?" There will inevitably be a war between Russia and Japan sooner or later. This is something that cannot be changed, so Dewey asked again.

"The Russians are not good either, they are only slightly better than the Spaniards," Simpson replied. The implication of this sentence also has the meaning of preventing the Russians from regaining the order.

"Okay, I'll do it right away. For the United States." The matter was clear, and Dewey was about to get up and leave.

"I wish you success. I will send a telegram to the ambassador in Germany today to explain the relevant matters. You will leave tomorrow, and the boat tickets are all bought for you. The expenses you need are here. If you are not enough, you can report to the ambassador in Germany. Apply. If this matter is completed, then you may be a general when you come back." Make a wish and seal the official. Since the other party is willing to do this, Roosevelt will naturally return to Dewey.

"And you will go to Germany with Major Magiffin tomorrow. This will increase your chances of success. After all, there are not many people with actual combat experience in the entire US Navy." Simpson added.

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