Chapter 745: Armed Island Nation

"Gentlemen, the warships of the Germans are destroying cities and harming civilians in island countries. This is a very immoral act. As a civilized country, the German Empire cannot do this. As a member of the civilized world, the United States of America is a world power One, of course the Germans cannot be allowed to do this. We must stand up and let the Germans stop this bloody killing!" President Woodrow Wilson talked eloquently in front of senior officials of the US government, showing Very excited.

Except for Secretary of State Bryan, all the cabinet ministers looked at each other, wondering if President Woodrow Wilson had taken the wrong medicine today. What does the life and death of the islanders have to do with the United States? Is it worthwhile to offend the mighty Germany for this? You know, the current German Empire is the most powerful country in the world.

The relationship between the United States and Germany was already very bad. If the relationship between the two countries further deteriorates due to this, then the problem will be troublesome. For the United States, it will definitely not have the slightest benefit.

"Your Excellency, if we do that, we will anger the Germans. There is no need for us to offend the Americans for the sake of the islanders. It is very uneconomical!" Secretary of the Navy Daniels first objected.

"Yes, Your Excellency. To a certain extent, the islanders are also our potential enemies. The Germans are now at their strongest, and we must avoid them. There is no need to deepen the relationship between the two countries. Contradictions!" Secretary of War Garrison also objected to provoking Germany.

"Gentlemen, I know what you are worried about. However, I don't think it is necessary. Although Germany is strong, they are now preparing to launch an attack on the British mainland at the same time, and they have to take care of the fleet in the east. In addition, they have A huge army is encircling the guerrillas on the plains of Eastern Europe. Germany's national strength has been used to the extreme. It is impossible for them to do anything to us at this time. Even after the war is over, their main energy will be on accepting the British and the huge colonies left by the French. Although those colonies are very rich, they are also very vast. The Germans need to dispatch a huge army to occupy those colonies. At that time, the Germans may feel that the colonies are too It will be a trouble! Therefore, even after the war, the Germans will have no way to deal with us for a long time!" President Woodrow Wilson said.

Minister Daniels and Minister Garrison both nodded. They had to admit that what President Woodrow Wilson said was quite reasonable.

However, according to the American code of conduct, it is obviously not possible to do things that are not beneficial. Is it beneficial to help the islanders in this way?

"Gentlemen, the islanders used to be our potential enemies. But now, they are not. The island navy has been almost wiped out by the German expeditionary fleet, and there is not a single capital ship left. There are even only a few left." Destroyer. At this time, the island country is no longer a threat to us. Then, they are naturally not our enemy. On the contrary, because of the existence of the Germans, we have a common enemy with the island country. Therefore, to help the island country, We are actually helping ourselves!" said President Woodrow Wilson.

"Okay, Your Excellency. In this case, I have no objection." Minister Daniels said.

Secretary Garrison also nodded, agreeing with President Woodrow Wilson.

"What we have to do is not only to help the island countries internationally. At the same time, we have to take substantive actions. Gentlemen, what the German expeditionary fleet has done is undoubtedly a disaster for the island countries. The Germans not only destroyed their navy, but also destroyed several of their coastal cities. It is foreseeable that this is only the beginning. The Germans will definitely do more such things in the future. Therefore, I think the U.S. government should provide a loan to the island country government at this time, so that the island country can restore people's livelihood and restore its military power!" President Woodrow Wilson said.

The U.S. cabinet ministers present all laughed. Of course, they could understand what President Wilson meant. They can imagine it with their buttocks. After the island government gets the loan, it will definitely invest all in military development. In this way, the United States can help Germany establish a powerful enemy in the Far East. The more enemies Germany has, the safer America will be. In this way, the possibility of defeating Germany in the future will be greater. Although, some benefits will be paid now, but in the long run, it will undoubtedly be very cost-effective.

"Your Excellency, our finances may not be so well-off!" Finance Minister McAdoo said.

At present, the annual fiscal revenue of the United States is only more than 700 million U.S. dollars. Converted into pounds, it is only about 150 million pounds. Although it is already a large number. But the current economic situation in the United States is not optimistic. Therefore, they simply do not have enough funds to lend to the island government.

"The government's finances are indeed tight, but we can take the lead and let the domestic consortia lend to the island government. With the government's credibility as a guarantee, I think the consortium will definitely be willing. Of course, the interest can be higher. I think at this time the island people should Don't care if the interest rate is too high!" suggested Secretary of State Bryan.

"Yes, this method is very good. In this way, we not only support the island country, but also make domestic bankers a lot of money!" President Wilson seemed very satisfied with this method.

"Gentlemen, next, we need to let the islanders feel our goodwill. Let them know that the United States of America supports them. In this way, they will hate the Germans even more. Wait until their military strength is restored When it develops, it will be a nightmare for the Germans. At that time, the island countries will attack the German colonies in the east, and we will fight the Germans in the Atlantic Ocean. Let the Germans once again face the problem of fighting on two fronts. In this case , I think our chances of defeating the Germans will be greater!" said President Woodrow Wilson.

The other cabinet ministers nodded again and again.

After contacting the consortium, the US government secretly contacted the island country government. They can provide the island country with a loan of 200 million U.S. dollars, which will be paid in two years with an interest rate of 11%!