Opening game, American Tycoon

Chapter 1425 The empire is far better than me (second update, please subscribe)

At [-]:[-] p.m. Eastern Time on May [-], Washington, the White House.

On the lush lawn, a plane was crowded with people, including President Cleveland, of course.

"...This is a flying machine seized by the military near the Hampton anchorage. We have never seen this kind of flying machine, and it can even be said that it is unheard of. According to the testimony of the naval officers and soldiers at the scene, the Ming Empire used it. This aircraft attacked us!"

Secretary of the Navy William Whitney, when he mentioned "captured", some people even raised their eyebrows involuntarily. This guy really deserves to be a politician, and he can say such words so brazenly.

Is this the "capture" of the victor?

It was clearly a falling flying machine... However, generally speaking, it was barely "captured".

In this way, at least it can break the saying that "the empire is invincible in the sky".

"How does this aircraft fly?"

asked President Cleveland.

"I don't see anywhere to put hydrogen, and it's so small, how can it carry a bomb?"

Facing the president's question, Secretary of the Navy William Whitney said to a middle-aged man who was inspecting the aircraft.

"Professor Todd, please come and explain to us all."

"Okay, Mr. Minister."

Then Todd explained,

"Mr. President, unlike an airship that relies on light hydrogen to float in the air, it is heavier than air, and its structure is somewhat similar to a glider. It is a new type of aircraft that relies on its own power and the lift provided by the glider-style wings. The speed is very fast, and the requirements for the venue are very low..."

Professor Thomas Todd from MIT is not only a mechanical engineering expert, but also a glider expert. He joined the glider club when he was studying in Daming 15 years ago. In this world, there are not only Many Americans went to study in Germany, and there were also many Americans who went to Daming to study cutting-edge science. Professor Todd was one of them.

Although after returning to the United States, he also imagined combining the engine with the glider, but he has not been able to make a breakthrough. Now facing this flying machine put into actual combat by the empire, he can't help but sigh a little.

"The empire really deserves to be an empire, it can always lead the world in technology..."

Although his voice was harsh, how could the Americans who were shot out by the imperial aircraft not admit it?

The sky of the empire... is invincible!

Facing this small plane, President Cleveland stared at it. The tragedy of Hampton Anchorage once again appeared in his mind, and he said after thinking about it.

"Professor Todd, can we make it? If we can, we will make it now!"

"Mr. President, with this prototype, we can imitate it very quickly, but Mr. President, the most important thing now is not that we imitate the plane, but the pilot! We need pilots who fly the plane! The Ming Empire surpassed ours and Not just the advanced combat equipment they have, but the system!"

Because of his experience of studying and living in Daming for seven years, Todd is very clear about where Daming is strong. Yes, it is not just an airplane, or their industrial technology.

"What is the plane we see? It's just a plane, but there are no people. The plane is scrap iron. In Daming, almost all cities have glider clubs, and there are glider competitions between universities. They not only have the world's first-class Engineering personnel, and there are also a large number of glider pilots, which may be thousands or even tens of thousands. The control method of this flying machine is not much different from that of a glider. A glider pilot only needs to undergo simple training to become a pilot , but how many glider pilots do we have? Dozens? Or more than 100? A complete personnel training system. It even needs to establish a corresponding industrial system. Only in this way can it be possible to catch up with the Ming Empire, otherwise what awaits us is doomed to failure."

After saying this, Todd said.

"May God bless America!"

God bless America...maybe it's time to ask God to bless you.

However, no one is willing to hand over the security of the country to the nihilistic God. After visiting Deming's aircraft, in the Oval Office, President Cleveland and his military advisers are conducting another negotiation.

As president, Cleveland is the only president in American history who has been elected twice for non-consecutive terms, and the first Democrat to be elected president after the Civil War.In another world, because of his mediocre political achievements, he is called an "anticlimactic" president by historians.

But in this world, he has to face unprecedented challenges. Two years ago, as a response to the "Cuban Crisis", he ordered the formation of the "Great White Fleet" to sail around the world and demonstrate to the Ming Empire.In fact, as early as his first term, he supported the expansion of sea power. He once stated in Congress:

"A strong navy is our proper and natural means of defense. We should keep America's sea power as strong a deterrent in the future as in the past."

With his encouragement and urging, the US Navy's large-scale shipbuilding plans were passed one after another.During the "Second Cuban Crisis", after learning that the Imperial Fleet was stationed in Havana, Cleveland authorized the mobilization of the two ocean fleets to form the "Great White Fleet" to deter the Empire.

"By demonstrating our strength and determination, drive the Ming Empire back to the negotiating table. If the other party ignores our morality for a while, then we can only use warships and guns to defend our freedom and justice, forcing them to find their conscience , with a view to realizing a peace that is just and consistent with the universal morality of mankind.”

However, no one thought that after the mighty voyage around the world, just after Cleveland triumphantly declared that "our fleet forced them to regain their conscience and maintain world peace".

The Ming Empire actually launched a despicable aerial attack, destroying half of the fleet with those novelty toys!
"...The overseas fleet must retreat immediately, and as many warships as possible must be withdrawn. We already have most of the capital ships. If we cannot concentrate our efforts to protect the east coast, once we are attacked in cities on the east coast-New York and other places. Attack, after our cities are destroyed, the entire United States will fall under the iron heel of the Ming Empire."

Worried military advisers, when they mentioned all this, seemed to see that the legions of the Ming Empire were about to enter Washington, and the atrocities of the British burning the White House in 1812 would be repeated.

"Since the Ming Empire chose war, they will definitely pay the price for their actions."

Although President Cleveland seemed calm, there was still irresistible anger in his tone. The Ming Empire's attack on the "Great White Fleet" made him look like an idiot.

"Mr. President, Cuba has also been attacked. Judging from the current situation, we must strengthen our contacts in Britain and Germany, and launch a counterattack against the enemy through joint cooperation among the Allies."

The Secretary of State emphasized.

"In this way, we must stand on the side of the Allied Powers and use the overall strength of the Allied Powers to win the final victory. Our unfavorable start is destined to be a long war of attrition."

Secretary of the Navy William Whitney sighed,
"We have to act now to reverse the situation as soon as possible and take the initiative back. In any case, we will have to go through a dark period. But I believe that when we adapt to the new form of warfare, we will soon be able to Come out of this dark period and usher in the light."

"God bless America,"

Cleveland said.

"I hope this darkest moment will not be darker than we imagine now!"

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(End of this chapter)