Chapter 877 The British filial son has arrived (fourth update, please subscribe)
The next morning, Roger and Noah came to the dock and bought tickets to Brazil. At the company's dock, they found that there were not only the two of them going to Brazil, but there were also other people.
One of the topics they all discussed there was going to the Brazilians 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 was for this reason that after the war between the Ming Dynasty and Brazil broke out, some people believed that helping Brazil was helping the United States resist the invasion.
In a word, the lips and teeth are interdependent.
But this lip is a little too far away from America!
Just as Noah, Roger and others embarked on their journey to Brazil, the British envoy had already entered the White House and began his lobbying in Washington. In fact, in the past few months, British envoys have been frequently traveling in and out of various countries, trying to persuade other countries to join their alliance.
"Mr. President,"
Granville George Leveson Goyle, former British Foreign Secretary, said to President Hayes.
"Now, the war between Ming and Brazil has broken out. It is certain that after the war is over, no country will be able to stop their expansion in South America. Mr. President, Ming is a country completely different from the United States. They are like the Mongols. Their desire for expansion is unimaginable for any other country. If we cannot stop them, then after they complete their expansion in South America, the next target will definitely be the United States!"
Although Britain had intelligence showing that Ming's goal was very limited, namely the occupied territories of Uruguay and Paraguay, Britain would certainly not tell this secret to the Americans. Not only would Britain not tell it, but it would also hype up the threat of Ming and get Americans to jump on board British ships.
"Mr. Envoy, we all know that the Ming Empire has a strong desire for expansion, but Mr. Envoy, we do not think 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 was negotiation? Of course it was necessary. He needed an offer from the British.
All Americans are well aware of the threat posed by the Ming Dynasty, but if the British want to win over the United States, they must at least make an offer first!
"Sir, when I first arrived in Washington, I heard that the South had purchased airships from the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty's support for the South is obvious to all, and their North Sea Governor's District faces your West."
Goyle's words made Hayes sneer in his heart.
How dare this guy say that!
It was you British who sold the colony of British Columbia to the Ming Dynasty back then. As for the South, hasn’t Britain given enough support to the South?
As soon as the war was over, four ironclad ships were exported to the South.
The British have never had good intentions.
But despite understanding this, Hayes also understood that they needed to stick together for warmth.
"And 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, which made Hayes silent for a moment, and then he spoke.
"The threat from the Ming Dynasty to the United States is future, but their threat to Britain is real. Mr. Envoy, I think Britain should worry more about its own security than the security of the United States."
"Indeed, Mr. President, what we need to face is not one Ming Dynasty, one France, one Russia or Austria-Hungary, but four empires. This is why I came here. All the knowledgeable people in London hope that Britain can establish a close alliance with the United States. With the power of this alliance, we can protect the common interests of all Anglo-Saxons. I believe this is also what the knowledgeable people in Washington hope."
This is certainly what they want, and there are similar voices in Washington. Faced with pressure from the Ming Dynasty, many congressmen hope that the United States can have allies and use the power of the alliance to fight against the 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 we also have many differences on some issues. For example, the root cause of all the problems we have with the Ming Dynasty is because of Britain—"
Looking at Goyle, Hayes said bluntly.
"Back then, you sold the British Columbia colony to the Ming Dynasty in order to create a conflict between us and the Ming Dynasty. This conflict was deliberately created by you. At the same time, you have never stopped supporting the South. Mr. Envoy, today's situation is ultimately caused by Britain!"
A qualified diplomat will face it with a smile even if he is exposed in front of him. Gore can certainly do that.
"Mr. President, that's all in the past,"
Gore waved his hands vigorously and spoke directly.
"We sold the British Columbia colony to the Ming Dynasty, but it is not a bad thing for the United States. I believe that when the time is right in the future, that land will belong to the United States, not the Ming Dynasty."
Gore's words stunned Hayes. He even looked at the British envoy in front of him with some surprise.
"Of course, this includes Alaska. At the same time, we will support the United States' sovereignty claims to the South and support the unity of the United States!"
The conditions offered by Gore are simply unbelievable. When did the British become so generous?
For a moment, Hayes even suspected that he had heard it wrong. He was silent for a moment, then spoke.
“Is this your decision?”
"Mr. President, I am a Liberal, and Mr. Prime Minister is a Conservative. We are standing together now because we all know that the British Empire is facing unprecedented challenges. Similarly, the United States is also facing unprecedented challenges. For the common good, we should abandon the contradictions of the past and look to the future to solve some problems! As for those lands..."
Looking at Hayes, Goyle said directly.
"We believe it belongs to the winner, Mr. President!"
winner!
Would the United States be the winner in such a war?
Of course, they would be the winners of the war, but who would be the real winner? Of course, it would be the British Empire, or the United States would get British Columbia, but so what? It was just an ice sheet, and even if there were gold mines, it would not have any impact. The most important thing was that Britain could gain an ally, and with the help of the alliance, it could defeat the "Quadruple Alliance".
"When Britain and the United States form an alliance, I think we will definitely be the final winners of this war!"
Facing President Hayes who seemed a little hesitant, Gore continued.
"We are all Anglo-Saxons. We share a common culture and common values. We believe that the future of the United States will not only unify the South, but we also believe that Mexico should become a part of the United States in the future!"
The British are the best at giving to others. Once he made his move, Gore offered a series of reasons that the Americans could not refuse.
"I have to admit that these conditions are indeed very tempting, but..."
Hayes said.
"Mr. Envoy, you know that I cannot decide many things in the United States. Everything in the United States ultimately needs the approval of Congress. But..."
Looking at Gore, even though his father once told him that he must hate the British first and then hate the British, facing such tempting conditions, Hayes could hardly refuse!
"I personally think that when we face a common threat, it is absolutely necessary for us to fight the common enemy together!"
(End of this chapter)
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