The League of Nations was established in 1920, so it has been 12 years now.
In the past 12 years, the League of Nations could not do anything, but it also did not play its due role. This was far from Wilson's original intention of proposing the establishment of the League of Nations.
One of the main reasons for this is that the United States, as one of the most powerful countries in the world, has not joined the League of Nations, so the League of Nations has lost its binding force on the United States, resulting in many of the League of Nations' absolutes becoming mere formalities and unable to be truly implemented.
"After I serve as Secretary-General of the League of Nations, I will work to expand the influence of the League of Nations to a larger scope, so that the League of Nations can truly play its due role and return to its due status. Before that,
, I hope you gentlemen can work together with me. Here, on behalf of the Executive Yuan of the League of Nations, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to you." Sean Ferguson's speech won rounds of applause, and representatives from various countries sincerely hope that Sean
Ferguson could bring about some real change in the League of Nations.
However, it is not easy to change an organization like the League of Nations. After the plenary meeting, representatives of the four permanent members stayed to participate in closed-door meetings. These four countries are the real talkers of the League of Nations now.
In the small conference room, Sean Ferguson was shocked as soon as he came up.
“I am ready for the United States to join the League of Nations”
Let the United States join the League of Nations!
It is easy to say, but it is not easy. Everyone knows that the League of Nations without the United States is just an appearance, but the Americans are unwilling to join the League of Nations, and the League of Nations has nothing to do with the United States.
Don’t look at Americans shouting “glorious isolation” every day, this was actually first proposed by Canadian Finance Minister Foster when he praised the UK’s stance of staying out of European affairs.
In fact, the British are not "glorious isolation". This term is essentially a gloss on the "continental balance policy." Now the Americans are the same, essentially trying to continue to seek national interests outside Europe under the banner of "glorious isolation."
, under such circumstances, Americans would definitely be unwilling to join the League of Nations.
Two things happened, one was Germany's withdrawal from the League of Nations, and the other was Japan's withdrawal from the League of Nations.
Without the instigation from the United States, Germany and Japan would probably not dare to withdraw from the League of Nations.
It is precisely because of the support behind the United States that after Germany and Japan withdrew from the League of Nations, all decisions of the League of Nations that tried to punish Germany and Japan could not be implemented, and the reputation of the League of Nations also deteriorated.
The reason is very simple. If the United States did not join the League of Nations, it would not be restricted by the League of Nations.
Therefore, regardless of whether the League of Nations sanctions Germany and Japan, the United States can bypass the League of Nations' decision and continue to do business with the Germans and Japanese. In this way, the United Kingdom and France naturally cannot sit back and watch the Americans monopolize the German and Japanese markets, so Germany and Japan
will go unpunished.
“What are you going to do?” Sir Drummond miraculously recovered and was able to return from the British mainland to the Palais des Nations in Switzerland in time to attend the meeting of the permanent members of the Executive Yuan. It was really a blessing from God.
“It is not easy to get the United States to join the League of Nations.” Aveno also miraculously recovered. His half-opened eyes were shining with the light of wisdom. How could he look like he was dying?
“Let’s go, Sean, it’s best to bring Germany and Japan back.” Rich firmly supports Sean Ferguson’s drastic reforms. The League of Nations has been silent for too long.
“I am ready to extend an invitation to the United States.” Sean Ferguson looked calm.
Sir, Aveno and Rich didn’t speak, waiting for Sean Ferguson’s next words.
This level alone is certainly not enough to bring the United States into the League of Nations. When Sir Drummond and Aveno served as Secretary-General of the League of Nations, they issued invitations to the United States many times. The U.S. government has always refused to join the League of Nations on the grounds that Congress did not approve it.
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“If the Americans don’t agree, then I hope the League of Nations can impose sanctions on the United States!” Sean Ferguson does have the courage to sanction the United States.
Who dares?
How dare you. Don’t forget that this is 1932, and the United States is not yet the world policeman in another time and space.
“How to sanction?” Sir Drummond’s breathing began to quicken. The southern Africans did not disappoint.
"Oh, if the United States refuses the invitation of the Executive Yuan, then all League of Nations member states will not be allowed to conduct any form of trade with the United States." Sean Ferguson slapped the snake in the face. Don't Americans shout "free trade" all day long?
, if the United States insists on doing business with the Germans and Japanese, it will lose the markets of other countries, let's see what happens.
“Hiss” Sir Drummond took a deep breath.
“hmm” Aveno gasped.
“Can this work?” Risch expressed doubts that the League of Nations members could get their act together.
“So I need your support.” Sean Ferguson has no doubt that as long as Britain, France and Italy agree, the attitude of other countries does not matter.
It really doesn’t matter. Even if one or two countries that are short-sighted work against each other, if Southern Africa, the British Empire, France, and Italy are all tied together, they can’t deal with the United States. How can they deal with other countries?
You can change your life in a minute. Don’t underestimate the strength and shamelessness of the old imperialist countries.
"As long as the United States joins the League of Nations, Germany and Japan will also return to the League of Nations, and then the League of Nations will be able to exert its true strength. In disputes like the Great Summer Valley War and the Brazilian Civil War, the League of Nations does not even need to send troops.
An official document can be circulated." Sean Ferguson still has confidence in the National League.
This is really not a boast. Countries such as Bolivia and Paraguay basically have no ability to produce weapons and ammunition. Without weapons and ammunition, naturally there is no ambition. It can't be determined by a piece of official document.
As for Brazil, without the support of the United States and southern Africa, Brazil does not have the ability to raise hundreds of thousands of troops. Even the British Empire can barely support the Royal Navy. It is too expensive to raise troops.
“In this case, the number of permanent seats will be increased,” Ricillo worried.
The United States has not joined the five permanent members of the League of Nations, so it has been vacant for a long time. After Japan withdrew, southern Africa took over. When the United States and Japan join the League of Nations, Britain, France, and Italy will have to give up some of their rights.
"What real benefits does the current League of Nations have?" Sean Ferguson smiled lightly. The current League of Nations has nothing but its trousers left.
As the same saying goes, if you want to get more of the cake, you must first make the cake big enough.
The cake is not even gone yet, so how do you divide it?
“I agree with Sean’s proposal.” Aveno was the first to react.
What is the biggest threat facing France now?
Germany!
Then Aveno's choice is very simple, to bring the United States into the League of Nations, and the United States' support for Germany will be restricted by the League of Nations, so Aveno applauds Sean Ferguson's suggestion.
“I have a condition” Risi wants to guarantee Italy’s interests.
“I guarantee that no matter how many permanent members there are in the Executive Council, Italy will always be among them.” Sean Ferguson solemnly promised.
"That's no problem." Rich smiled with satisfaction. Sean Ferguson was right, the benefits that can be obtained are benefits.
Sir Drummond did not speak, his eyes wandering on the faces of several people. Sean Ferguson served as the Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan. Southern Africa's influence on the League of Nations was increasing. If the United States was brought into the League of Nations, the British Empire would have greater influence on the International League.
How much influence does the alliance have left?
But if you don’t agree, the League of Nations is on the verge of collapse, so it’s better to give it a try and see if it can be saved.
But don’t forget that after the United States, there will be Germany and Japan. By then, the influence of the British Empire will probably be further weakened.
Headache, headache.
Shaun Ferguson didn’t say anything either. After all, this was a major decision. Sir Drummond probably didn’t have the right to make the decision and would definitely seek instructions from the country.
But I'm afraid that once any matter reaches the British Parliament, it will probably cause no less controversy than the general meeting of the League of Nations. It may take another half a year or several months to reach a conclusion after discussion, and by then the day lily will be cold.
“Ahem, otherwise let’s vote by a show of hands.” Aveno did not give Sir Drummond a chance to back down.
“For such a big matter, don’t you need to ask for instructions from home?” Sir Drummond did not dare to be hasty. The British had really complicated feelings towards the traitorous son of the United States.
It is the kind of entanglement of loving, hating and fearing.
"No need." Aveno's eyes widened when he mentioned this question. The French Prime Minister who had just taken office resigned again, and the new Prime Minister has not yet performed his duties. Even if Aveno wanted to ask for instructions, he didn't know who to ask for instructions.
"How about we wait three days and submit it to the general meeting for a collective vote?" Sir Drummond wanted to delay as much time as possible.
"Oh, when will it be other countries' turn to express their opinions on the Executive Yuan's decision?" Sean Ferguson sneered. When Sir Drummond was the Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan, the Executive Yuan liked to engage in closed-door policy among its permanent members.
door meeting.
In any case, Britain and France are still the same as dominating the world.
It’s a pity that that system is outdated.
“We have no other choice unless we accept that the League of Nations is discredited. Then why should we waste our time here?” Sean Ferguson was the first to raise his hand.
Aveno said nothing and raised his arms straight, which fully demonstrated his joyful mood.
Rishi glanced at Sir Drummond, who was frowning and thinking, and silently raised his hand.
Three to one, Sean Ferguson’s first decision came under such a situation after he became the Secretary-General of the League of Nations.
The United States, which had not joined the League of Nations, knew nothing about this, so after receiving an invitation from the Executive Council of the League of Nations for the United States to join the League of Nations, the U.S. government habitually rejected the invitation from the League of Nations.
Join the League of Nations?
Stop being ridiculous, isn’t it good for me to just be comfortable and do business and make money? No one wants to find a stepfather for themselves.
