Chapter 150: American plan
"General Simpson, are you here?" 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 United States. fleet. The two of them can almost take the genuine Secretary of the Navy. And this matter can make two people appear at the same time, then it shows that this matter is very important.
"General Dewey and Prince Ruprecht of Bavaria seem to have some friendship?" Although Roosevelt used a question, it contained a positive meaning.
"Yes, after the Toshima naval battle broke out that year, I was commissioned by the prince to send the wounded Germans ashore for treatment, and testified for the German fleet. I did everything in the interests of the United States of America, and also in my heart. Moral code. I did not accept any material gifts from the other party, except for a ring with the Wittelsbach family crest." Dewey said with some sincerity.
"We called you here, and did not mean to pursue your past events. On the contrary, I think you did a good job. You successfully made 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 I persuade Prince Ruprecht to give up the Spanish navy deal?" Roosevelt asked tentatively.
"Are we going to buy a German warship?" Dewey felt his jaw almost fall off. Like all empires in the ascending stage, domestic protectionism prevails. Not to mention warships, the import of ordinary products is subject to high tariff barriers. The Americans have almost never bought a foreign warship. It seems that they have not even bought a 3,000-ton cruiser. So when Roosevelt made this request, Dewey had an incredible feeling.
"You think too much, Colonel, as far as our navy’s financial situation is concerned, 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 Spaniards. In the hands. This is our purpose. As for whether it is bought by Chile, Argentina or the Japanese in the end, do you know what I mean?" Theodore Roosevelt said.
"Specially for the Spanish? This..." For a moment, Dewey felt something in his mind. The contradiction between the United States and Spain has existed for a long time, although all kinds of publicity outside are that the US 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 for these two places.
And now, after Roosevelt said this, Dewey realized that this matter is probably not just a question of ideas. To make it clearer, the United States may already be ready to take action against Spain, but if it is ready to take action, it is also an official of the White House if you want to find yourself. The Navy Department does not care about diplomacy! There is something strange in this. Dewey hesitated.
"Do we need to make Mr. Dewey understand?" Simpson thought for a while and said.
"You guessed it, we are the people who want to liberate the West Indies and the Philippines. Many people have this idea. The President, the Navy and a considerable number of members. Of course, there are also the American people. But now the only one The problem is that these things cannot be put on the table, and Congress will not pass it. But we need to make some preparations."
"Don't worry, Mr. Dewey. You are only going to Germany to meet a prince as a private person. What you are talking about is just a personal relationship. There is no such thing as persuading His Royal Highness to sell warships to others. Only the three of us know about the United States. And that prince will not spread this matter out." Roosevelt continued.
"This matter is a bit difficult. My face cannot be compared with millions of pounds. If the competitors have certain strength, I can help them to delay the time. And if the Spanish bid fails in the end, then the competitors must at least pay To the extent that it is close to the Spaniard’s offer. Only in this way can we have hope. Don’t you?” When Theodore Roosevelt said this, Dewey already knew that he could not get out of this matter. He was just a navy colonel, unable to resist Roosevelt and Simpson and the forces behind them, so he chose to cooperate.
"In addition, I want to know who the country hopes these two warships will fall into." Dewey then asked a very sharp question. And this question caused silence.
"President Cleveland means Japan." Roosevelt was silent, and finally Simpson glanced at Roosevelt, who was a little nervous, 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 for the United States. Of course, I personally have reservations about this." Roosevelt hesitated. For some reason, he remembered what Prince Ruprecht once said to him in his mind~www.wuxiaspot.com~Japan must be guarded!
"Follow him, this matter is not something I can decide on myself. The above arrangements have been made, so I can only implement it." In Roosevelt's view, this concern is more of a metaphysical concern. There is not much evidence and examples to support this speculation, not to mention that this matter is not for him to decide.
"If you need any help, then 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 related persons when accompanied by personnel from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs." Roosevelt thought. Want to say.
"What if the Russians want to restore their contract?" There will be a battle between Russia and Japan sooner or later. This is impossible to change, so Dewey asked again.
"Russians are not good things either, they are only a little better than Spaniards." Simpson replied. The implication of this sentence also meant to prevent the Russians from getting back orders.
"Okay, I will do it right away. For the United States." Things have been explained and Dewey is ready to get up and leave.
"I wish you every success. I will send a telegram to the ambassador to Germany today to explain the relevant matters. You will leave tomorrow and the ferry tickets have been bought for you. The expenses you need are here. If it is not enough, you can contact the ambassador Apply. If this is done, you may be a general when you come back." Since the other party was willing to do this, Roosevelt would naturally give Dewey back.
"And you will go to Germany with Major Magifen tomorrow. This way you have a greater chance of success. After all, there are not many people in the US Navy with actual combat experience." Simpson added.
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