Chapter eight hundred and eighty seventh come hard
In this time and space, Germany and the island countries have not formed an alliance. Until now, the Axis powers, that is, the countries occupied by Germany, and Italy, belong to the European battlefield.
From this perspective, it is not a world war, it is just a European war.
However, island countries and Germany also have deep contacts. For example, in the Far East, a tank appeared in the equipment of the island country's army. Judging from its appearance, it is extremely similar to the German Black Panther 2 tank. If there is nothing wrong with it, then no one would believe it. Germany's amphibious tanks are also very similar to the island country's internal fire boats.
Now, the US Navy is beating a submarine at sea, and the island country jumped out in a hurry and said that the submarine belongs to the island country. Should the United States believe it?
Roosevelt was half-believing and half-doubted, and was his old friend in front of him, but he was the president of the United States. No matter what he did, he had to consider the interests of the United States!
After all, in addition to the uncontrollable European battlefields, the wars of island countries in the Far East have seriously affected the interests of the United States. In particular, island countries are definitely not satisfied with the status quo. If the island countries extend southward to the Philippines and other places, it will seriously threaten the rubber production areas of the United States, as well as various strategic raw materials sources, and threaten Australia.
So, not only Europe, but also in Asia, the United States.
The United States must be prepared for the possibility of a world war. In this case, will it be beneficial to the United States if there is friction between the United States and the island countries?
As the most savvy politician, Roosevelt felt more clearly that this would be a good opportunity.
After all, the United States needs sufficient reasons to prepare for war. If there is no reason from the Germans, wouldn’t it be better to look for the islanders?
In particular, the island country is a small place and will never have an advantage in the struggle with the United States.
Thinking of this, Roosevelt had made up his mind.
"What? We besieged your country's submarines? How is this possible?" Roosevelt said: "I'm sorry, it's already off work time. I haven't received any news yet. Why don't we go have a drink? Wait for the information to come back?"
At this time, there is no mood to drink! Nomura Yoshisaburo said: "Mr. President, I solemnly tell you that if our submarine is sunk by your navy, it is a result that none of us want to see. Our island country has moderates, such as me, and a group of arrogant war factions. If this incident breaks out, it will give them more excuses. I am afraid that His Majesty the Emperor will agree to some of their requests because of this incident."
Roosevelt's face suddenly became cold: "Sanlang, are you threatening me?"
"No, no, of course not!" Nomura Yoshisaburo found himself in a hurry and made a big mistake: "As a diplomat who has lived in the United States for several years, I know that the industrial heritage of the United States is something we cannot compare with. I am just trying to avoid the worst situation. My old friend, you should know me. I don't want to see the worst situation."
"You must be thinking too much. Let's go and have a drink." Roosevelt pushed his wheelchair with a cigar in his mouth, and was already out first.
So, Nomura Yoshisaburo had to follow him, and it was useless to be anxious.
"I have ordered people to go to the Admiralty to check the information. If such an action is really done, they will stop immediately." Roosevelt said while going out: "Also, please inform your submarine. If this happens, your submarine can float up and indicate your identity, so we will know that it is a misunderstanding. We are indeed looking for German submarines, but it has nothing to do with the island country."
Nomura Yoshisaburo was depressed. He didn't know what was going on. After all, the telegram sent back by Yi-74 was only a few words. If he knew that his submarine was attacked during the levitation process and then quickly got into the water, he would be even more depressed.
However, of course he knew that the submarine had already penetrated into the water and it was quite difficult to contact the submarine.
The connections in this era are mainly based on radio, and it is quite difficult for radio to spread in water, at most it is just about ten meters deep underwater.
The connection between submarines and bases mainly depends on floating up regularly every day, sending telegrams, and signing reports every day. Once it is over and there is no contact, you can guess there is something wrong.
If the submarine suddenly contacts the situation, something must have happened. For example, now, when the submarine gets underwater, it is impossible to receive information again.
This is why submarine soldiers, especially captains, need more self-active judgment skills.
Yoshisaburo Nomura, who was born in the navy, knew quite well that Roosevelt was actually sloppy with him!
"Mr. President, no matter what the reason or purpose, please immediately order the Navy to stop military operations at sea. I now, as the ambassador of the island country to the United States, officially notify you that our island government will express serious protests against your actions at sea! If our submarine is sunk by your side, it means war!"
Nomura Yoshisaburo had no choice. He had to let Roosevelt know the seriousness of the matter. Roosevelt clearly wanted to delay time and pretended to be a monkey. Nomura Yoshisaburo would not be fooled by Roosevelt.
Now, he is no longer Roosevelt's friend, but a diplomat from the island country. He wants Roosevelt to know how serious such a thing is and how terrible the consequences it will have!
If the United States really sank the island submarine, then for the island countries, those madmen who long for war, will definitely find the most reasonable excuse to convince the emperor!
Roosevelt stopped his wheelchair and turned his wheelchair toward him and looked at Nomura Yoshisaburo: "Okay, then I will immediately order that if our navy really sieges your submarines at sea, let them stop acting immediately."
Nomura Yoshisaburo was overjoyed. This was his first time to be tough. It seemed that the effect was pretty good. The United States was worried about European affairs. How could it provoke another powerful opponent in Asia?
But he didn't notice that Roosevelt said it very clearly, if, really.
If the Navy had confirmed that it was the submarine of the island country, it would have given up on the action. Now that it has taken action, can it still stop?
"Now, can you go have a drink?" Roosevelt said.
Chapter completed!