Chapter 45 I Understand Germany
But that can't be said. Sheffield glanced at the Earl's daughter leaning on his shoulder. This should be a transnational traitorous gang. He used the French money to buy technology from Germany. If this was treason, Anne would not be able to escape the responsibility.
How important it is to master a foreign language fluently. If Sheffield knew German, he would not be in the dark now. He could know from newspapers or people's discussions what Germany really thinks about the visit of the US Secretary of State and the Venezuelan crisis.
But thinking about the negotiations after entering Germany, it doesn't matter if you don't know German, this language is too complicated. Usually Germans talk for a long time, but when translated, it's actually just one sentence. Sheffield listened to the other party chattering for a long time, thinking that he had some brilliant ideas, but when he translated it carefully, there was nothing nutritious.
Of course, in the eyes of German fans, you can say from another perspective that the German grammar is complex, and it is this complexity that determines the rigor of the German language. When listening to Germans speaking, you must wait until the end of the sentence to understand their meaning.
Sheffield felt that the difficulties encountered by the Secretary of State and his entourage when they went to Berlin were no less severe than his own, and it would take a long time for the Germans to express their ideas.
"I'm hungry. I want to eat some German sausages." Finally arriving at the Berlin train station, Sheffield didn't even have time to catch his breath when Anne pulled her sleeve and said to her.
"No, we should try American food, which is better than German food." Sheffield flatly refused. He then stared at the Earl's daughter strangely, wondering if she was talking about dirty things with him.
"Why are you so angry? Just eat American food!" Annie lowered her head and said with a look of grievance, "Isn't there nothing here? They don't even give us food to eat!"
When someone went to buy a newspaper, Sheffield was met by someone when he walked out of the train station. The bigger the company, the better. No matter where he went, there was always someone to serve him. Sheffield was not bragging. No one in this era understood international trade better than his family. Even when he went to the African continent, there were staff at home to meet him, no less amateur than any colonial garrison.
"Secretary of State O'Neill received a warm reception after arriving in Berlin. It can be said that it was an unprecedented reception. People from all walks of life in Germany also sympathized with the current difficulties faced by the United States, but the German Emperor did not express his opinion on this for the time being. The young master's inspection in the Ruhr area has been known to the upper class in Berlin. From the communication with the London branch, the British seem to be very concerned about the Secretary of State's visit to Berlin. Of course, this is only part of the public opinion."
"The last stop of this European trip is London. Before the final result comes out, the British will not have such a positive response. From the comments that have appeared now, we can only see that the British look down on us. In fact, this kind of contempt is common in European countries. In their eyes, I am just a country bumpkin with a few dirty dollars. The reason why they don't say bad things to me is just because I am really rich."
Sheffield forced a smile in front of the reporting staff, not caring about this kind of contempt. He understood this mentality very well, "This person has an ordinary appearance and is a bit rustic, but when he spends a lot, he looks so handsome."
Sheffield first joined up with Secretary of State Olney's diplomatic staff. The information they had gathered was a bit superficial. They could get more useful information from these diplomatic staff, after all, they had all seen it with their own eyes.
"I can feel that the Germans are very interested in the situation in Venezuela, but they keep silent when it comes to practical statements!" Russell Kanter, aide to the Secretary of State, said in confusion as he stood in front of Sheffield.
Russell Kanter is 44 years old and was born in Oklahoma. This state is not one of the 13 states of the Confederacy, but agriculture plays an important role in Oklahoma's economy. The west mainly produces wheat and sorghum, while the east is rich in corn, vegetables and berries. Most areas have abundant water and grass, suitable for grazing.
It is part of the Lone Star Republic in a broad sense. Its current pillar industry is agriculture, which is naturally deeply influenced by Texas. Russell Kanter is a Democrat who has a good relationship with the State Department and many Sheffield families.
"Didn't we meet the German Emperor? Or even the Prime Minister of Prussia? Is the schedule arranged?" Sheffield put his hands in his pockets, demonstrating what a country bumpkin in a suit is. The Dixie temperament shone through him.
"The current Prime Minister is Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst, a Bavarian from southern Germany. He seems to be a member of the Bavarian royal family. We have already contacted him." Russell Kanter thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, this Prussian Prime Minister is a gentle person, but we already know that many things require the approval of the German Emperor."
"Germany is an empire, and it's not surprising that it's a monarchy." Sheffield waved his hand and said, "Since we have already formally formed and trade negotiations, we can just wait for the meeting. My name should be included on the list. No one knows Germany better than me. The United States needs help from others, so we need to understand what the other party cares about more."
"Can you add my name?" Anne asked timidly, her face full of curiosity. "I haven't met the emperor yet."
"Add her name!" Sheffield looked at Anne's eager eyes and said with a casual shake of his head, "You can just make up any identity."
What is Germany focusing on now? In fact, it is still a little vague, because William II's world policy has not been formally proposed, but he has said this sentence before. However, Sheffield knows that the world policy will not be officially launched now, and now it is just William II's own dream.
The ice is three feet thick, and it didn't freeze overnight. The fact that it has not been proposed now does not mean that it has not been brewing in his mind. Some vague ideas must have appeared in William II's mind by now.
Finally, the day arrived for the official meeting between U.S. Secretary of State O'Neill and German Chancellor and Prussian Prime Minister Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst. As a representative of the business community, Sheffield successfully witnessed the formation of the trade agreement.
Then, in front of a group of German Empire enterprises, companies and nobles, Sheffield explained what it meant that no one understood Germany better than me. In the prepared speech, Sheffield talked about Germany's rigorous national spirit, Germany's technological explosion in recent years, and the German Empire's invincible army in his words.
Each one gives an example of the serious expression, sincere words, and wholehearted commitment.
"The world needs the German Empire's wider influence, and the United States naturally needs it too, because the world needs balance, not a bully that tramples on the dignity of other countries. The independence of the countries in the Western Hemisphere no longer needs the guidance of a certain country. If some countries do not respect the sovereignty of the Western Hemisphere, the United States will never sit idly by. The United States also believes that other countries will stand up and stop this bullying behavior."
Sheffield knew that the British would soon know about this, but it didn't matter. He would just modify the subject and object when he got to London and praise Britain a little more. No one understood Britain better than him.
(End of this chapter)
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