Chapter 391 Deploying the Navy (600 votes plus updates)

The American ambassador was trembling with anger at what von Kidren Wachter had said. It was their people who died, and their merchant ships were also detained. It turned out they were wrong.

"Your Excellency, Foreign Secretary, your country is making unreasonable words. American merchant ships sail freely on the high seas. Your country's unauthorized designation of no-sail zone is a violation of freedom of navigation. The US government will never recognize your delineated no-sail zone. Yes." The American ambassador was furious.

"Ambassador, whether you admit it or not is up to you. Anyway, Germany just needs to approve it!" von Kidren Waschter replied arrogantly. Regardless of whether the United States admits it or not, as long as ships from other countries break into the restricted area, the German navy will detain the ships. This is the answer of the German government.

The attitude of the German government made the American ambassador very angry. At the same time, he also knew that the attitude of the Germans this time might be quite tough. It is almost impossible to get the Germans to make concessions through diplomatic efforts.

"Your Excellency, in addition, I have to remind you and your country. On your merchant ships, many war supplies that the empire has explicitly banned from being transported to the UK were found. The empire can completely understand this as your country is supporting Britain is fighting against the empire. If the empire continues to pursue, it can even regard your country as a hostile country to the empire. Therefore, we hope that your country can stop such behavior. Otherwise, the relationship between our two countries will be inevitable affected." Von Kidren Wachter continued.

"Your Excellency, the foreign minister, our businessmen are just carrying out normal overseas trade. Your country is destroying the freedom of trade!" The American ambassador now doesn't know what to say.

"Your Excellency, if you insist on making excuses, then I can't do anything about it. However, I can tell you very clearly that since the no-fly zone has been demarcated, we will strictly enforce it before the end of the war. Any challenge, we will all defeat it." Von Kidren Wachter's attitude was very resolute.

"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, you are bullying the weak. The United States is not a weak country, and we will not let go of any act that violates the interests of the American Republic!" The attitude of the American ambassador was also very tough.

Under the circumstances that the attitudes of both parties are very tough, it is doomed that this meeting will be the result of an unhappy breakup. The Americans will not compromise easily. Similarly, after Germany has delineated a no-fly zone, it will not be easily revoked. Unless the war is over, otherwise, the no-fly zone will continue to be implemented. The German navy will also always detain merchant ships from other countries that break into the no-sail zone.

After the US government received the report from the ambassador to Germany, it was even more furious.

"Damn the Germans, they deceive people too much! Don't they think that the world is really invincible?" President Woodrow Wilson was furious. In his view, Germany's behavior is a complete violation of their national sovereignty and an act of war.

"Your Excellency, the behavior of the Germans is really bad. Moreover, their attitude is also unacceptable. The American Republic can no longer tolerate it. Otherwise, the Germans will be even more unscrupulous. The people in the country, They will also oppose us. Those guys in the Republican Party are even more looking forward to driving us out!" Secretary of State Bryan said.

"Everyone, what should we do about this incident?" President Woodrow Wilson asked.

"Your Excellency, we need to show the Germans that we are tough! Let them know that this time the United States of America will not back down. Unless they apologize to us and release the seized ships and pay us for our losses. Otherwise , we will never let it go!" War Secretary Garrison said.

"However, will that cause the Germans to misjudge that we are preparing to join the Allied Powers? If this leads to the Germans declaring war on us, then the problem may become serious." Vice President Marshall said.

The current war situation is very unfavorable to the Allies. Even the Americans dare not assert that if they join the Allied Powers, they will definitely reverse the situation of the war. This also makes the US government no longer want to be involved in the war. Of course, if Britain and France can resist the German attack, stabilize the line of defense, and even make the war situation develop in their favor, the United States will inevitably join their side to fight.

"Your Excellency, I think we can properly show a tough attitude. However, we must not be involved in a war. If a war breaks out, the U.S. Navy may not be able to withstand the Germans. Our east coast will suffer from the Germans. Threat," Secretary of the Navy Daniels said.

Although, such an answer is difficult to accept. But President Woodrow Wilson knew that was the truth. The United States now has a strong industry, but its military strength is too weak. Moreover, what is even more terrible is that military strength cannot be improved in a short period of time. Especially for the navy, the construction cycle of their warships is often as long as two or three years. Although the U.S. Navy has begun to build a new batch of warships. However, when these warships are in service, the war may be over.

President Woodrow Wilson nodded, avoiding being involved in the war as much as possible, which is also very necessary for the United States. After all, with their current strength, they are still unable to confront Germany.

"Your Excellency, I suggest that we send a fleet to escort our merchant ships. In this way, we can undoubtedly show our attitude. If the Germans back down, then our merchant ships can undoubtedly ignore their embargo. If the Germans are still tough, then we have to think more carefully." Minister Daniels said.

"What's your opinion?" Woodrow Wilson asked.

"Your Excellency, Minister Daniels' suggestion is very good. In that case, we will not only show our attitude, but at the same time, we will not go to war with the Germans. We also have an explanation for the people in the country." Secretary of State Bryan also said.

His meaning is very clear, if Germany continues to be tough, then they can only back down. The domestic people can also understand, who made their military power so poor? In that case, they would also have good reason to expand their armaments.

The other cabinet ministers did not object either.

Therefore, President Woodrow Wilson issued an order requesting the U.S. Navy to send a powerful fleet to escort U.S. merchant ships, thereby expressing the attitude of the U.S. government.