Chapter 881 The Dutiful Son of Britain Has Arrived
Early the next morning, Roger and Noah came to the pier and bought tickets to Brazil. On the company pier, they found that they were not the only ones going to Brazil, but there were other people.
One topic they all discussed there was going to Brazil to fight against the Ming Empire.
After the "Los Angeles Incident", the impact on many so-called "native Americans" was very great. For a time, the Ming Dynasty became the biggest threat in their eyes. It is for this reason that some people are worried about the relationship between the Ming Dynasty and Brazil.
After the war broke out, they thought that by helping Brazil they were helping the United States resist the invasion.
In a word, the lips are dead and the teeth are cold.
But these lips are too far away from the United States!
When Noah, Roger and others embarked on the journey to Brazil, the British envoy had already entered the White House and started his lobbying in Washington. In fact, in the past few months, the British envoy had been traveling frequently to various countries.
They have been trying to persuade other countries to join their alliance.
"Mr President,"
Granville George Leveson Gower, the former British Foreign Secretary, said to President Hayes.
"Now, the war between Ming Dynasty and Brazil has broken out. It is certain that after this war is over, no country will be able to stop their expansion in South America. Mr. President, Ming Dynasty is a country completely different from the United States. They are like
Just like the Mongols, their desire for expansion is unimaginable by any other country. If we can't stop them, then after they complete their expansion in South America, their next target will definitely be the United States!"
Although the British had intelligence that the purpose of the Ming Dynasty was very limited, and it was just the occupied lands of Uruguay and Paraguay, the British certainly would not tell this secret to the Americans. Not only would they not say it, but they would also advocate the threat of the Ming Dynasty.
Let the Americans jump aboard the British ship.
"Mr. Special Envoy, we all know that the Ming Empire has a strong desire for expansion, but Mr. Special Envoy, we do not believe that the Ming Empire will pose a threat to the United States in the short term."
President Hayes had a smile on his face. What is negotiation? Of course it is necessary to negotiate. He needs a bid from the British.
All Americans are well aware of the Ming Dynasty's threat, but if the British want to win over the United States, they must at least make an offer first!
"Your Excellency, when I first arrived in Washington, I heard that the South purchased airships from the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty's support for the South is obvious to all, and their Beihai Governorate faces your western region."
Gower's words made Hayes sneer in his heart.
This guy still has the nerve to say it!
It was you, the British, who sold the British Columbia colony to the Ming Dynasty. As for the South, does the UK still have little support for the South?
Immediately after the war, four ironclads were exported to the south.
British people have never had good intentions.
But even though he understands this, Hayes also understands that now they need to huddle together for warmth.
"Furthermore, the Ming Empire's aid and support to Mexico is also well known. They have posed a threat to the United States from three directions. How can Mr. President feel that there is no threat?"
Gower, the former foreign minister of the empire, gave a sharp answer that made Hayes silent for a moment, and then he said.
"The Ming Dynasty's threat to the United States is in the future, but their threat to the United Kingdom is real. Mr. Special Envoy, I think the United Kingdom should worry about itself more than the security of the United States."
"Indeed, Mr. President, what we need to face is not a Ming Dynasty, a France, a Russia or Austria-Hungary, but four of their empires. This is why I came here. All knowledgeable people in London have
I hope that Britain can establish a close alliance with the United States and use the power of this alliance to protect the common interests of our Anglo-Saxon people. I believe this is also what the wise people in Washington hope."
This is of course what they hope for. There are also the same voices in Washington. Facing the pressure from Ming Dynasty, many congressmen hope that the United States can have allies and use the power of alliances to fight against Ming Dynasty.
However, if you want to form an alliance, you have to pay a price!
"Mr. Special Envoy, we do have common interests on some issues, but there are also many differences between us on some issues. For example, the root cause of all the problems we have with Ming Dynasty is because of the United Kingdom——"
Looking at Gower, Hayes said directly.
"Back then, in order to cause conflicts between us and the Ming Dynasty, you sold the British Columbia colony to the Ming Dynasty. This contradiction was deliberately created by you. At the same time, your support for the south has never stopped. Mr. Special Envoy, today's
In the final analysis, the situation is caused by the British alone!"
A qualified diplomat will face it with a smile even if he is exposed face to face. Of course, Gower can do this.
"Mr. President, that's all in the past,"
After waving his hands vigorously, Gore said directly.
"We sold the British Columbia colony to Ming Dynasty, but for the United States, this is not a bad thing. I believe that when the time is right in the future, that land will belong to the United States, not Ming Dynasty."
Gower's words made Hayes stunned. He even looked at the British envoy in front of him in surprise.
"Of course, this also includes Alaska. At the same time, we will support the United States' claim to sovereignty over the South and support the reunification of the United States!"
The conditions proposed by Gore are simply unbelievable. When did the British become so generous?
For a moment, Hayes even suspected that he had heard wrongly. He was silent for a moment and then said.
"Is this your decision?"
"Mr. President, I am a Liberal and Mr. Prime Minister is a Conservative. The reason why we stand together now is because we all know that the British Empire is facing unprecedented challenges. Similarly, the United States is also facing unprecedented challenges.
, for the common interests, we should abandon the conflicts of the past and focus on the future to solve some problems! As for those lands..."
Looking at Hayes, Gower said directly.
"We believe it belongs to the winner, Mr. President!"
winner!
Would the United States be the victor in such a war?
Of course he will be the winner of the war, but who is the real winner? Of course it will be the British Empire, or the United States will get British Columbia, but so what? It is just an ice sheet, even if there are gold mines,
It has no impact. The most important thing is that Britain can obtain an alliance and defeat the "Four Power Alliance" with the help of the alliance's power.
"When Britain and the United States form an alliance, I think we will definitely become the final winner of this war!"
Facing President Hayes, who seemed to still have some hesitation, Gower continued.
"We are all Anglo-Saxons, we have a common culture and common values. We believe that the future United States will not only unite the south, we also believe that Mexico should also become part of the United States in the future!"
The British are the best at being generous to others. As soon as Gore made the move, he gave reasons one after another that the Americans could not refuse.
"I have to admit that these conditions are indeed very tempting, but..."
Hayes said.
"Mr. Special Envoy, you know that I cannot decide many things in the United States. Everything in the United States ultimately needs to be approved by Congress. But..."
Looking at Gower, even though his father once told him... firstly, he must hate the British, and secondly, he must hate the British, but faced with such an attractive offer, it was really hard for Hayes to refuse!
"I personally feel that when we face a common threat, it is absolutely necessary to fight the common enemy together!"
