The Rise of the Empire

Although Roosevelt was very dissatisfied with the opinions put forward by the prince, but adhering to his duties as a special envoy, he still reported the prince's opinions to the country. At this time, President McKinley was also confused by the situation in American Samoa. The current situation is that the Americans do not want to lose this springboard for advancement, but if the Japanese attack, the Americans will definitely not be able to defend it! And within a few years, the US fleet will not be able to take it back. After all, the Panama Canal has not been repaired, and it is too difficult to mobilize the fleets of the two sides of the United States. However, the odds of winning a battle across thousands of miles to the doorstep of another naval power are...too low.

American diplomacy and strategy are actually a bit chaotic now. If the previous Monroe Doctrine can be said to be based on the influence of the Americans’ own national power, when they decide to go out of the Americas and go to the world, the previous policy is not so applied.

The so-called isolation policy, not getting involved in the struggles between other powers, will be a choice to avoid conflicts to some extent, and without conflicts, it is impossible to open a gap in the old system and then get a share of the pie. Therefore, the Americans chose Spain, a country that had been pushed out of the circle by the great powers. It was weak and weak, and its colonies were far away from the mainland. is a suitable opponent.

The Americans bet right in history! In 100 days, the Americans easily knocked Spain to the ground with their immature army, and made huge gains. The West Indies and the Philippines were included in the sphere of influence of the Americans, and with the power of the war, Annexed Hawaii smoothly, and directly completed the preparations for entering the Far East from the Americas. Americans are so lucky!

Later, after the victory in the first battle, the Americans became more daring. Even after Japan won the Russo-Japanese War, it was still frightened to face the "Great White Fleet" that the Americans came from afar. Victory after victory has prompted the Americans to become more and more ambitious, and with the support of strong national power, the Americans are expanding faster and faster! Also more and more confident! But everything is different in this plane!

The Americans are like a renminbi player who has just stepped out of the novice village. Although they seem to be very strong, their actual combat ability is average. In history, luck is good, but in this plane, Japan, which is desperately struggling in the face of difficulties, has revealed its true colors. Although the United States still beat Spain, a weak chicken, and won the West Indies, it failed in the competition in the Far East. . Tons of damage done to American ambitions!

"American Samoa can be managed by the Germans temporarily, but there needs to be a clear time limit. For example, 5 years. This must sign a clear treaty, not a secret one." When Day saw Roosevelt's telegram, First of all agree with this proposal.

"But this is a blow to our national prestige!" said President McKinley.

"Then we can put it another way, such as jointly governing the Samoa region. Literally speaking, this joint governance includes not only American Samoa, but also German Samoa. If it is resolved, and as long as the Germans are involved, the Japanese will definitely be wary. The more painful Japan can be beaten, the more Japan will respect him!" Day thought for a while and said.

"But the Germans may not agree with this opinion. Moreover, even if there is some kind of argument to take care of each other's face, what about the asking price of the Germans? It is impossible for them to help us solve this crisis in vain. The content of the transaction is likely to be the need With a secret agreement, how can we guarantee that we will not go back on our word?" McKinley said.

"Mr President,

Some of your ideas are the same as those of many Americans. You are more inclined to the British. Even if there is no guarantee, you are willing to believe in the British. I don’t know if this is because of the same language and the same race, or some inexplicable good feelings, or It is an admiration for the strong. "

"But for other countries that can cooperate, you are skeptical about everything. This kind of factor mixed with personal feelings is not good for the country or us personally. The Germans and France are feuds There is also a rift in the relationship with the British on the issue of the Sino-Japanese War. They desperately need allies, and we also need allies. We are far apart, and there is no fundamental confrontation except for some trade frictions in South America. Why do we Can't form an unusual relationship with Germany?"

"I have to admit that in my contacts with the prince of Bavaria, the prince convinced me. The old powers represented by Britain and France are unwilling to change the status quo because they have vested interests, and we are new to Germany and Italy. Rising powers, the world is so big, if I don’t want to get enough benefits, I will conflict with the old powers. Why should we give up those allies who belong to the same level and choose to curry favor with those countries that don’t value us? "Day said very sincerely.

"Hehe, yes, the previous Secretary of State has already reminded us, and Mr. O'Neill has already reminded us of the threat of Japan and the threat of the British-Japanese alliance to us, but now it seems that most of us, even I I didn’t realize the threat. It’s too late to regret it now, but…”

The president originally wanted to say that Germany is not necessarily a good thing, but considering what his good friend had said for a long time, he swallowed it back.

"We have too little time. If we hesitate, once Japan occupies American Samoa, there will be no chance at all! It is impossible for the Germans to fight Japan. Then the prince's suggestion will be completely useless! "Day said anxiously. "This treaty can even be signed by me, and if something goes wrong, I will take responsibility!

"This, we still need to study it, um, but the results will come out soon." The president's words were evasive, full of concealment and hesitation, which made Day even more dissatisfied.

"Mr. President, an urgent telegram forwarded from Hawaii." A White House staff member walked in and delivered an urgent telegram to the President.

"This...well, this problem is solved, no need to talk about it!" McKinley's expression at this time was very exaggerated. At first, he was shocked, then there was a very short period of anger and distortion, and finally he gradually calmed down. . But from his trembling body and livid face, Day could still feel McKinley's anger.

"What happened?" Day was also a little panicked.

"The Japanese have occupied Samoa! These yellow-skinned dwarves have occupied the territory of the United States of America! These bastards!" Two tears appeared on McKinley's face!

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