Chapter 192: International capitalist

Now that Spain has been forced to the corner and has to declare war, under the present circumstances, the federal government does not need to maintain a sentimental and forced face. Declaring war is an established process. Before Spain declared war, the U.S. Navy ’s actions were already acts of war. The declaration of war one day late is just an additional legal document.
The war is mainly divided into the American battlefield and the Asian battlefield. Although as a young entrepreneur, Sheffield is not an active soldier, but the basic facts are still known. War is not an arrow drawn on the map. It takes time to rush. At least until the Spanish fleet near Cuba was not annihilated, he did not want to put the two warships of the United Company in danger. It was quite expensive ...
In the end, the mist disappeared, and seven warships appeared on the vast Atlantic Ocean. They spit out seven long black smoke. The black hull shone in the sun, and the flag with the Spanish royal emblem fluttered high on the mast. This is a fleet of four cruisers and three destroyers.
Nearly 3,000 naval officers and soldiers are full of optimism. In their eyes, as in the eyes of all Europeans, the United States is only a semi-civilized backward country, and the US Navy is also silent and unknown, unlike the old maritime power Spain. But on the flagship "Princess Mary Teresa", Fleet Commander Shelley Vera was worried. Unlike ordinary sailors, he knew what kind of opponent he faced and how strong he was.
If you describe it with the most familiar figures in Spain, this time you will be more like a Tang Jidi de rush to the windmill, and the naval officers and soldiers under it may also be the last people in Spain to confront the United States. This war is not a matter of winning or losing. Even if you lose, you have to show that there are still people who dare to fight in Spain. Even if there are not many such people, for the honor of Spain, Silvera will clear his mood and look far. In the calm sea.
Waiting for the outcome of the war, Sheffield had not taken a breath. He heard a shocking news in the newspaper. While Deputy Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt declared his war at the federal government, he submitted his resignation, stating that he must join the war in person. Among them, to fulfill their dreams.
Now Theodore Roosevelt has left Washington. Fortunately, before he left, he issued the last military order, ordering the recruited ships to carry Chinese workers as an important part of logistics, accompanied by the formation of the expeditionary army to the Philippines. The Taoist military order has come into effect.
Theodore Roosevelt began to recruit an armed force that day. His behavior was in line with the move of Sheffield United Company. By recruiting armed forces to participate in the war, Sheffield knew deeply that the United States of America was different from other countries. The North can fight. The opposite is true in his own country. The main force for joining the army is generally Dixie. Although the Yankee population is larger, the enthusiasm for joining the army is not very high.
Therefore, it is very doubtful whether the United States Army currently has the combat strength and whether it can fight. Throughout the founding of the United States, until the history of Sheffield's mind a hundred years later, the U.S. Army seems to have nothing to do with hardship. The real hardship is the period of civil war.
From high-level technical and tactical to soldier quality, it seems that everything can be praised. The army supplies, weapons and equipment have always been praised. That is, compared with the more than 200,000 Spanish troops in Cuba, the US Army ’s weapons and radio, Telegraph calls also far exceed the other party.
Obviously Theodore Roosevelt was also clear about this, because he quickly entered the southern states and began recruiting horses. When he arrived in New Orleans, he had already recruited a company of troops and was really ready to participate in the war in Cuba.
Even if it was to grab political capital for a show, Sheffield also recognized that this ruthless man who left a statue in Congress was indeed out of the question.
Sheffield just didn't expect that this man would come to the door voluntarily. You should know that he is still secretly investigating the sinking of the battleship Maine. Now the Lord is on the door voluntarily, even if he is a white-hearted slave owner, he is a little bit not Sorry, did the other party discover something.
That was not true. Theodore Roosevelt resigned to the South immediately after his resignation. His recruits included farmers in the Great West, Indians and Rangers on the southwest border, and the remaining soldiers of several university students were preparing for Dick. Raised on the site of the Westerners.
After entering the southern states, Theodore Roosevelt felt a sense of consternation. Compared with the patriotic enthusiasm of the citizens of the northern states, the Dixians in the southern states behaved more realistically. There were posters for recruitment, and many were talking about whether Joining the army, in fact, he also saw the line up to join the army.
Citizens of the South were more belligerent than the Yankees of the North. In Oak Manor, Sheffield met a former deputy navy minister in uniform and the current civilian armed leader, Theodore Roosevelt.
Roosevelt wore a pink-blue military uniform. From this point, he was incompatible with the current Federal Army. The current U.S. Army uniform is khaki khaki. This uniform makes Sheffield a little familiar. This color is a bit like the United States Army military uniform. Allied forces are dark military uniforms, mainly blue, but he remembers that the other party was born in New York.
"Mr. Roosevelt, actually I personally think you are very admirable." Let Roosevelt in a uniform sit down, and Sheffield asked the servant to prepare the coffee, slowly speaking, "Resolutely resigned from the position of Deputy Navy Secretary. Entering into the rain of gunfire and bullets as an ordinary person is very respectful to you, you know, I am not very worthy of the average Yankee, you are an exception. Because you really came, not standing A safe place to wave the flag and shout. "
Although Sheffield did not think so, there were many kinds of shows. Theodore Roosevelt chose a risky show, but this is enough. Sheffield is so lax and strict, and the ca n’t pick out the fault, even if He knew that Theodore Roosevelt was in a hurry. It did n’t matter if he had to return to run for governor of New York in a short time.
Even Sheffield is prepared to help Theodore Roosevelt out of appreciation, isn't he lacking? Everyone is part of the United States, he can help each other to recruit a group of soldiers.
"Before I left Washington, I had ordered the federally-collected ships, including Chinese laborers, to transport the expeditionary force to Asia." Theodore Roosevelt said at the same time, and also expressed appreciation for Sheffield, although there are many companies in the three western states. However, the knowledge of these companies blindly incites xenophobia. For example, few joint companies are able to implement problem solving.
"Mr. Roosevelt praised, the distance is beautiful, and the Chinese citizens will calm down if there are fewer Chinese workers." Sheffield smiled indifferently. He really wanted to know, who is this Irishman going to incite next? "Actually, I believe that citizens are tolerant, but many new immigrants have the idea of ​​xenophobia, and Irish people are a big source."
Just mentioning the matter a little bit, Sheffield turned around and said, "Is Mr. Roosevelt really going to fight in Cuba? Although I personally look down on the fighting power of Spain, I also know that as long as the war is accompanied by danger."
"I must go!" Theodore Roosevelt flashed a bit of hesitation in his eyes, but was immediately replaced by the appraisal. As a person of good background, who has been in the federal government for a long time, he understands that risks and opportunities coexist. reason.
"So as a friend, I am willing to help Mr. Roosevelt to recruit a suitable armed force to complete this adventure that everyone will remember." Sheffield nodded and smiled at Roosevelt with a goodwill. "In fact, Mr. Roosevelt is just like me Within the scope of our ability, we are willing to help the country to do something, such as the current Cuban issue, and we thought of a piece. "
"Will William also organize a force to join the war?" This was a surprise to Theodore Roosevelt. This young man born with a golden key had the same thoughts as himself. What is he doing for greater revenge?
Naturally, it is for land, minerals, resources and markets. In the past life, there is a saying why do n’t you go grab a bank? Sheffield is like now, naturally knowing that many businesses are faster than robbing banks.
Sheffield did not answer this question, "I heard that the ports of Boston, New York, and many ports on the east coast are all rumored that the Spanish fleet is about to attack immediately. Some residents hope that the fleet will return to the homeland for defense. Passengers, look at our side is very calm, and all regions are in an orderly manner. "
Roosevelt was a little embarrassed. This is indeed true. It has been exposed through newspapers. After all, shouting war slogans and really fighting are not the same thing. New York has indeed appeared tense. When the news came that the Spanish fleet had entered the Atlantic, it was embarrassing for the residents who had always supported the war to fall into chaos, and it was even known by Sheffield.
"Mr. Roosevelt, do n’t worry, the Dixie people are not so timid. As for the armed forces I have collected, they are actually no longer domestic. There are about 12,000 people in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Once the Spanish navy is annihilated When the news came, they would cross the strait and land in Cuba. "
Theodore Roosevelt was shocked. Although he was not the chief of the army but the navy, he knew that before the mobilization order was issued, the army was only 30,000. The owner of a company in Sheffield gathered more than 10,000 people. Is already armed in Haiti? This is scary.
"The United Company is a company with an international outlook!" Sheffield humans and livestock harmlessly asked with a smile, "What is an international capitalist?" The necessary display of strength is deterring. There is nothing wrong with it, so some people should not act rashly. This is good for everyone. The army is weak and needs to be mobilized to go out. Others do n’t know what ’s going on. Did your navy wait for the military to go?