Chapter 705: Add Money Theory
As for emphasizing the American identity as the world's richest man, of course the motive is impure. They hope that the United States can stand on the opposite side of the British. Now almost all the mainstream countries in the world have joined the two major camps to fight, and only the United States is still watching the excitement. The Germans hope that this wave of public opinion can make the British adopt a hostile attitude towards the United States and force the United States into the camp of the Allies.
This calculation was very shrewd, but Sheffield was not stupid. It was a common understanding between him and the federal government not to join any party in the war too early, and this would not change because of a few words from the Germans.
Soon Sheffield was interviewed by mainstream media in the United States, such as his own New York Daily News!, explaining his understanding of Christians in the Middle East and why such an army was formed.
Sheffield was essentially a slave owner, but he was never vague when it came to standing on the moral high ground. He pointed out the exploitation of Middle Eastern Christians by European countries, but he said more than he did, and as the world's richest man, he certainly sympathized with Christians in the Middle East.
"There is no doubt that Christians in the Middle East have lived there for thousands of years. It can even be said that their history is much older than that of Christian countries in Europe. I personally sympathize with them. From a practical point of view, for their own safety, they should stand on the side of the Ottoman Empire to resist aggression. After all, they live in a place where peace is the mainstream. Inciting them to rebel will cause them to be hostile."
"Does Mr. William think that Christians in the Middle East should stand on the side of the Ottoman Empire?" Albert was taking notes in a small notebook, while Sheffield's brother-in-law Ogle asked the question.
"Being loyal to your country is what any ethnic group should do. You can't rebel just because of different beliefs. At least that's what I think." Sheffield nodded and replied, "I hope they can have the power to protect themselves. This can't be said to be a mistake. This is my original intention for supporting the establishment of this special army."
"Mr. William, but now someone is using your citizenship to make a fuss about the war with the British. What do you think about this?" Albert asked a question.
"Ah, this is indeed a problem." Sheffield scratched his head and smiled bitterly, "If there is a choice, who would be willing to be hostile to the British? They are the world hegemon, but some things will not happen just because I don't want them to happen. It was the British Indian Army that took the initiative to attack my territory, and the local Christians wanted to resist."
Sheffield shifted the blame for the outbreak of the war to the British. As long as the British Indian Army did not attack Kuwait, this war would not have happened. He just wanted to protect the Christians in the Middle East and would not take the initiative to attack Britain's colonies in the Middle East.
In the interview, the slave owner called on the British to withdraw their troops from the Persian Gulf and not to start a war in the Persian Gulf. Keep the war away from the Christians in the Middle East.
Sheffield knew in his heart that this was impossible. He was just standing on the moral high ground and saying some politically correct terms that no one believed. Impossible is impossible, but he still had to say it.
"Now many people say that your behavior will put the country in danger, and the British may pose a threat to the United States." Ogle looked at his brother-in-law with a complicated tone. If this incident really happened, he didn't know whether to be happy or sad. As a middle-aged man, he had already understood that he never did good things and his brother-in-law was right about many things.
In fact, Ogle was completely confused. He didn't understand why his brother-in-law, who only cared about money, suddenly showed such sympathy for the Middle Eastern Christians this time and suddenly felt guilty and wanted to save them from the dire straits.
"This is my personal problem and should not involve the United States. Deep down, I certainly don't want to face the current situation, but my understanding prevents me from ignoring the impact of this war on other countries." Sheffield stood straight, as if possessed by Jesus, and there seemed to be no one greater than him in the world.
Although it was no longer the time to avoid fighting, we could still force it. Sheffield's public appeal to Britain not to bring the war to the Persian Gulf also appeared in the headlines of major newspapers.
The world's richest man was right. After a year of media bombardment, the citizens of the United States were not deceived by the British propaganda like other countries. Instead, they believed that both sides of the war, especially Britain and Germany, had no moral high ground.
This understanding naturally also greatly reduced the value of Britain's propaganda around the world, accusing the Allied camp of being reactionary and brutal. The biggest enemy of the British Empire outside the Allies was undoubtedly him, the world's richest man.
Sheffield was a little surprised by the sudden appearance of Rockefeller Jr. and Morgan Jr., whom he had not had much contact with recently. He could almost guess their purpose, especially Morgan Jr. who held an important position in the British and American consortium.
"William, did you really fight with the British?" Little Morgan frowned. "This has caused dissatisfaction among many people, and especially now, it has caused casualties to British troops in the Middle East. Now anti-American rhetoric in the UK has skyrocketed."
"So what? Are you threatening me on behalf of the British?" Sheffield said lazily, tilting his head. "I'm sure nothing serious will happen. The Allies are only slightly stronger than the Central Powers. The war has lasted for a year now. Who can't see that the war cannot be ended in a short time? Do the British still want to force us into opposition, unless they are crazy."
"That being said, you are a world-renowned tycoon. Your involvement in the war and standing against the British is very symbolic. To be honest, I am very surprised that the situation has evolved like this. The British orders have greatly promoted your business, but you have taken a hostile attitude towards Britain for some Christians in the Middle East. This is really puzzling." Rockefeller Jr. said, "It's not too late for you to cooperate with the British now."
An oil tycoon said that fighting in the Middle East is incomprehensible? If this were spread a hundred years later, it would definitely be considered a joke.
Sheffield looked at Rockefeller Jr., then at Morgan Jr., and asked, "Are you lobbying for the British? This lineup is amazing."
"For the sake of money, you shouldn't stand against the British!" Morgan said earnestly, "World War is such a good opportunity. Everyone wants to make money and take orders from the British, but you actually stand on the side of the Germans."
"German money is still money!" Sheffield said disapprovingly, "Since it's all money, it's nothing."
If the orders from Britain decreased, would the slave owner lose his money? What a joke! He had hoarded a huge amount of silver, just waiting for the British gold reserves to collapse.
"You really are. It's hard for me to imagine that you are such a successful entrepreneur." Little Morgan was really helpless. It was the first time he realized that Sheffield was so stubborn. He said harshly, "I must make our position clear to you. We can't offend the British too much. I can't let you meet my sister recently."
Sheffield looked straight at Morgan and said abruptly, "I heard that you have been trying to establish a national bank? Do you want my help? If I come forward, this matter will be easily accomplished."
"William, look at what you said!" Morgan Jr.'s expression changed instantly, showing the cultivation of an outstanding banker. He sat down and said frankly, "Of course, the relationship between us is much closer than those foreign companies."
The idea of the Federal Reserve has been lingering in the minds of the Morgan family for a long time. Sheffield offered to help, which directly hit the point that Morgan Jr. valued most. Compared with this matter, the British? In fact, everyone is not very familiar with them!
"Hmm?" Sheffield made a sarcastic sound and showed a look that everyone understood. At a critical moment, brother-in-law and brother-in-law, personal friendship are all unreliable. It's the most reliable to pay more!
As for the other brother-in-law, as the slave owner of my brother-in-law, he said that the joint ownership period of the Texas oil field can be extended for another ten years, and everything will be settled!
"They all overestimated the strength of the British!" After the two left, the slave owner laughed. In the current situation, it is hard to say how much strength the Allies will have left even if they win. At the same time in history, the Allies were powerless to dismember the Ottoman Empire and interfere with the Soviet Union. How could they still want to attack them in this time and space?
"Boss, it's better for Kuwait to end the battle as soon as possible so that you won't be passive." Jesla said comfortingly.
"Good idea, but this matter is beyond our control. It depends on how long the British can hold out." Sheffield shrugged. He wanted to wipe out the British and Indian Corps in the Middle East tomorrow, but the British would definitely not cooperate.
In terms of the normal duration of a World War I campaign, a hundred or two hundred days would be considered normal. This is not the Battle of France in World War II, where the Germans were so bold and the French were so cooperative, really trying to get into the Germans' pockets.
Even so, the battle lasted for more than a month! In the Battle of France in World War II, the French were clearly held back by their experience in World War I. In World War I, Germany was outflanking the French army from the right wing, crossing Belgium and outflanking the French army from the left wing, intending to achieve a large-scale battle and annihilate the main force of the French army in a large pocket centered on Paris.
The French learned from the First World War that they must advance into Belgium as quickly as possible, mainly for two reasons. First, advancing the front to Belgium can shorten the width of the front and prevent the German army from outflanking the French army from its left wing. Second, to avoid repeating the tragedy of the devastation of northern France in the First World War, the battlefield was pushed into Belgium and Belgium was used as a battlefield for both sides to fight. Therefore, the French battle plan was to rely on the Maginot Line to defend the right wing and advance the left wing into Belgium as quickly as possible. The stronger the mobility and mobilization ability of the French army, the faster they could enter Belgium and push the front line further.
According to the battle plan formulated by Germany in World War II, the faster the French mobilized, the more efficient the march, the sooner they arrived in Belgium, and the faster they died. The French bravely mobilized all the soldiers in the country who could go to the battlefield, and then they were annihilated by the Germans. Because the population of France during World War II did not grow much compared to World War I, the French army was surrounded and even the reserve troops could not be mobilized.
"When the British lose their patience and put all the soldiers in the Persian Gulf on the front line in Kuwait, it will be time for John and his men to slit their throats." Sheffield patted the head of the bodyguards on the shoulder and said, "There is no rush now."
(End of this chapter)
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