Chapter 48 "Gunboat Diplomacy"
If we strictly calculate, the most important factor in the negotiation between the two sides depends on the basis of national strength. The fact is that Germany is stronger than the United States in the field of science and technology, and the same is true in the military field. In the impression of people all over the world, Germany is stronger than the United States. Therefore, this economic and trade agreement is bound to be more beneficial to the German Empire.
Some people say that the British are good enough to be the father of diplomats from all over the world in the field of diplomacy, but Sheffield disagrees with this view. Without the extensive colonies and the first navy of Britain, there would be no foundation for British diplomats to play their roles. This is just like the draft. Having the first pick does not necessarily avoid the possibility of a bad draft pick, and the chances of a second-round pick becoming a talent are indeed much smaller.
Even when it comes to choosing alliances, in today's world the British are the first to choose. After the British have made their choice, other countries will choose from the remaining scraps left by the British, and the room for choice is greatly narrowed.
The advantage of this era is that Britain really has no basis for dominating the world, and the second, third, and fourth countries should not be underestimated. When the United States ruled the world in later generations, there were not many countries that were qualified to rise.
"Don't look so sad. Are you afraid that you won't be able to come back after going to London? The British are still very gentlemanly!" He had just raised a toast to celebrate with many German partners and now returned to the United States camp.
"The Germans are very proud!" Russell Kante was in a bad mood, and he almost put on a stinky face that said a weak country has no diplomacy.
"What's the big deal!" Sheffield didn't take it seriously, as if he didn't care about the agreement that was more beneficial to Germany. After all, it was a truth that a weak country had no diplomacy. Since it was a truth, a businessman who followed the rules would naturally not break it. Besides, if it was not good for the Federation, it would be good for his family.
At this stage, what our country needs most is transformation, to become a presence that has a say in industry and agriculture. We can't even settle our own affairs, so how can we have the time to point fingers at the European powers? If we have this ability, wouldn't the Monroe Doctrine be regarded as bullshit?
"The mainland of these European countries is no more than the size of one of our states. The strength of these countries with the framework of medium-power can be predicted at a glance. We have seen the strength of European countries, but they cannot see the strength of our United States. If we have time, let's expand our voice in America first." Sheffield instilled the concept of medium-power into Russell Kanter.
When the concept of middle powers first emerged, American scholars summarized European countries such as Britain, France and Germany. Although any of these countries is stronger than the United States, they are not included in the later Turkey, Spain and Colombia.
The concept of the middle-power countries of Britain, France and Germany is closely related to the desire of the citizens of the United States for the arrival of the American Century. It also summarizes the strength of European countries. In turn, it proves that the population and territory of the great United States are several times that of European countries. The American Century is bound to come. This is completely different from a group of countries that have mixed in in later generations and do not deserve the name.
Many concepts change with time. Who knew that the Democratic Party of this era would become a white left group in a hundred years? No one would believe it if I told them.
After comforting the Secretary of State's staff with polite words, Sheffield waited until the other party's mood improved before he started again, returning to the circle of representatives from the Ruhr area. This was nothing, he just suffered a little loss in Germany. Sheffield was also prepared to go to Britain to suffer a little more loss.
Which is more valuable, the US dollar or the British pound of equal value? The answer is that they are equally valuable. But if you want to say which currency has a wider circulation, it must be the British pound. If Britain takes a tough attitude towards the United States, then the United States' agricultural and livestock product exports will be the most likely to suffer, after all, the United States' industrial products are not very competitive.
As a descendant of farmers, Sheffield felt that vulnerable groups like him should not be subject to sanctions. He understood the principle of pacifying the country before fighting against foreign enemies. The value of foreign exchange can be seen from the recent domestic economic depression. However, the country's affairs are the country's affairs, and it is better for his family not to be affected.
The patent authorization matter would naturally be handled by the people in the branch company, so someone like Sheffield, who was uneducated and unskilled, didn't need to do it himself. The last stop was London. If he could figure out what he could get from Imperial Russia, he would actually want to go to St. Petersburg. However, as time was limited, he could only talk about it later.
The country is the country's business. Sheffield felt that this would not be an obstacle to his patent licensing. After all, he had to pay. Even for Krupp, the military pillar of the German Empire, the British could pay according to the contract. He had not done anything to Britain, so there was no reason for him to be targeted.
Before the US Secretary of State arrived in London, many newspapers ridiculed Olney, saying, "The little buddy of the past has grown up and now knows how to hide behind the Germans and speak loudly."
This kind of cold joke is very much to the British people's hypocritical taste. It mocks the Americans' arrogance and also shows a condescending attitude.
Olney was not intimidated at all. After arriving in London, he issued a strong statement, "We are friends and allies of the American countries, both North and South. The United States of America cannot tolerate an American country being conquered by a European country."
"Today, the United States of America possesses virtually supreme power on the American continent, and its commands are law to all the subjects within its jurisdiction... The inexhaustible resources of the United States, coupled with its geographical isolation from other continents, make it the master of the situation, and indestructible against any or all powers."
"Britain's conquest and invasion of Venezuela is essentially a violation of the interests of the United States. Therefore, when it comes to the national interests of the Western Hemisphere, Britain must accept the arbitration of the United States. If Britain does not accept the arbitration led by the federal government, it may greatly affect the future relationship between Britain and the United States. All the negative impacts arising from this will make the United States doubt the leadership of the British."
The Secretary of State's aggressive statement was quickly transmitted to the other side of the Atlantic via telegram, causing jubilation among the citizens of the United States. Both parties agreed that Olney's statement perfectly reflected the United States' position on the Venezuelan crisis.
"It sounds like you Americans are planning to conduct a round of gunboat diplomacy against the British Empire. Is that right?" the man said in a gentlemanly manner. "Did the Germans promise anything?"
"That's all for the election. There will be another election soon." Sheffield said nonchalantly, "Our family has always had a consistent attitude towards the British Empire, but some people in the country don't think so. We have to pretend!"
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