Germanic Empire: please call me William III

“Loan? It’s not a no-no. However, if you take out a loan now, the interest rate will be relatively high. Also, how much do you plan to borrow? William Bryan asked.
“Your Excellency, we hope to be able to borrow two billion dollars from the Lighthouse Nation!” Holwig said.
The amount of this loan was given by Augustus when he left the Germanic Empire.
Two billion dollars, definitely a big number, equivalent to four hundred million pounds, eight billion marks.
You know, even now, the Germanic Empire’s annual revenue is only two billion marks. If Auguste had not discovered a huge gold mine, where would the Germanic Empire be so generous and vigorously develop its armaments! The days will surely go by tightly. Even if the entire empire tightened its belts, it would not be possible to build battleships on a large scale and expand the army.
Compared with the Germanic Empire, the lighthouse nation was undoubtedly much richer. The annual revenue of the lighthouse nation has been more than 700 million US dollars, equivalent to nearly three billion marks.
Of course, what is more important is that the financial industry in the lighthouse country is very developed, and there are many banks.
If the Government of the Lighthouse Nation had brokered, the Germanic Empire had borrowed two billion dollars from the Lighthouse Nation’s banking community, which would have been absolutely not a problem. What’s more, the Ottoman Empire still used this loan to purchase supplies for the lighthouse nation, in other words, left hand to right hand. The Germanic Empire received a large amount of supplies, but owed the Lighthouse Nation a huge foreign debt. Lighthouse nations can not only earn large amounts of interest. You can also make another profit when selling supplies. It can be said that if this loan can be successful, the profit will be very large.
However, it has to be admitted that the Appetite of the Germanic Empire was too great, and it was two billion dollars when it opened its mouth.
“Your Excellency, Foreign Minister, this amount is too large, isn’t it?” William Bryan said.
“Your Excellency, the situation is getting more and more tense, and we must be prepared for this. If your country agrees, all supplies must arrive in the Empire within a year. Of course, time is indeed a little tight. However, the Empire can add a part of the price! Holwig said.
“Your Excellency, Foreign Minister, this is not something I alone can decide, I need to report to the Commander-in-Chief!” William Bryan said.
Holwig nodded, “Of course, there’s no problem with that. I am sure that His Excellency the President will not refuse. ”
William Bryan then sent his men on a tour of Washington with Holwig, while he himself rushed to the White Palace to inform the Grand Commander-in-Chief, Wilson.
Because the time of the lighthouse country is too short, there is no historical precipitation. In the whole of Washington, there is nothing to see. However, Holwig still patiently walked around Washington, giving the high-level of the Lighthouse Nation enough time to discuss and discuss.
When the Lighthouse Grand Commander-in-Chief, Wisson, learned of the Germanic Empire’s intentions, he immediately summoned a group of high-ranking officials to discuss. In addition to the top of the cabinet, there are also the top brass of the Army and Navy, namely Rear Admiral Leonard Wood, chief of staff of the Army, and Admiral William Benson, Chief of Naval Operations.
“Gentlemen, the Germanic Empire has made two demands on this visit to our country by sending its Foreign Minister. The first demand is that we be allied with, or that we be invited to join the Allied group and wage war against the Entente group. After defeating the Entente, the colonies of the old powers and other overseas interests were divided. Although, the second commander had rejected the Germans in the name of neutrality. But do you have any comments on this? Wisson asked.
“Your Excellency, the situation in Europe is indeed becoming more and more tense, and there is a great deal of war on the verge of breaking out. However, I don’t think we can take a stand too early and get involved prematurely. The European continent is too powerful to remain the center of the world. If we can allow a great war to break out on the European continent and make them pay heavy losses in the war, it will be of great benefit to us. We can wait until the war situation is clear before deciding whether to go to war or which side to join! War Secretary Lindley Garrison said.
“Yes, Your Excellency, The Grand President. Although we, like the Germanic Empire, belong to the emerging powers. But this does not mean that we have to ally ourselves with the Germanic Empire. If the Germanic Empire could gain an advantage in future wars, or even lay the foundation for victory. Well, there’s nothing wrong with allying with them. However, if the Germanic Empire was at a disadvantage in the war, it would even lose the war. Then we don’t have to be pulled down by them. Instead, we should have fallen into the trap and joined the Allied alliance in waging war against the Germans. In this way, we can get the greatest benefits! Secretary of the Navy Joseph Daniels also said.
The other high-ranking members of the Lighthouse Nation also nodded their heads.
The reason why the lighthouse nation is reluctant to make a premature statement is that it hopes to wait until the war situation is clear before making a decision. Only in this way can we ensure that they are always on the side of the victors.
The Lighthouse Nation wants to go to war, but it must not be a loser. That would cost them dearly. Only by becoming a victor can you share the fruits of victory.
The Grand Commander Wei Erxun nodded, and agreed with everyone’s point of view.
“Very good, then let’s leave it alone.” In terms of our strength, neutrality, neither the Entente nor the Allied Powers can do anything about us. Moreover, they were more than capable of asking the Empire to ally with them. We can also just wait for the price to sell. Wilson said.
“Yes, Your Excellency, Commander-in-Chief!” The top brass of the Lighthouse Nation answered one after another.
“So, in terms of the current strength of both sides, which side can win? Your Excellencies, two generals, can you solve this doubt for us? Wisson asked.
The eyes of the other cabinet leaders also fell on Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and Admiral William Benson.
Although the generals of the Lighthouse Nation were relatively inexperienced, they were much more professional than their administrative officials.
They also hope that if they can predict the future situation. Perhaps the lighthouse nation would have been able to deploy earlier in order to obtain a more favourable situation for the lighthouse nation.
At this moment, Major General Leonard Wood and Admiral William Benson felt great pressure. It seems a little too difficult for them to predict who will win the future on both sides.