Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

“Loans? It’s not impossible. However, if you take out a loan now, the interest rate will be higher. Also, how much do you plan to borrow? William Brian asked.

“Your Excellency, we hope to be able to borrow two billion dollars from the Beacon Country!” Hallwig said.

The amount of this loan was given by August 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 annual revenue of the Germanic Empire is only two billion marks. If August had not discovered a gold mine with huge reserves, where would the Germanic Empire be so arrogant and vigorously develop armaments! The days will definitely be tight. Even if the entire empire tightens its belts, it will not be able to build warships on a large scale and expand the army.

Compared to the Germanic Empire, the Lighthouse Country was undoubtedly much richer. The annual revenue of the lighthouse country has exceeded 700 million US dollars, equivalent to nearly three billion marks.

Of course, more importantly, the financial industry of the lighthouse country is very developed, and there are many banks.

If the government of the lighthouse country matches, the Germanic Empire borrows two billion dollars from the bank syndicate of the lighthouse country, which is definitely not a problem. What’s more, the Ottoman Empire still used this loan to purchase supplies for the Lighthouse Country, in other words, left hand to right hand. The Germanic Empire acquired a large amount of materials, but owed a huge amount of foreign debt to the Lighthouse Nation. Lighthouse country can not only earn large amounts of interest. You can also make another sum when you sell 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 is too great, and it is two billion dollars at the beginning.

“Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, this amount is too big, isn’t it?” William Brian said.

“Your Excellency, the situation is becoming more and more tense now, and we must prepare for this. If your country agrees, all supplies must arrive in the empire within a year. Of course, the time is indeed a little tighter. However, the empire can add a part of the price! Hallweg said.

“Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, this is not something I alone can decide, I need to report to the Grand Commander-in-Chief!” William Brian said.

Hallvig nodded: “Of course, there is no problem with this. I am sure that His Excellency the Grand Commander will not refuse. ”

Later, William Bryan sent people to take Holvig on a tour of Washington, and he rushed to the White Palace to inform the Grand Commander Wilson about the matter.

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, and also gave the high-level of the Lighthouse Country enough time to discuss and deliberate.

After learning of the Germanic Empire’s intentions, the leader of the Lighthouse Nation, Wilson, immediately summoned a group of high-level officials to deliberate. In addition to the top cabinet officials, the top officials of the Army and Navy were also included, namely Army Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Leonard Wood and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral William Benson.

“Gentlemen, the Germanic Empire has made two requests for this visit to our country by sending its foreign minister. The first demand is to be able to ally with us, or to invite us to join the Allies and wage war against the Entente. After defeating the Entente, divide the colonies and other overseas interests of the old powers. Although, the second commander had already rejected the Germans in the name of neutrality. But do you have any comments on this? Wilson asked.

“Your Excellency, the situation in Europe is indeed becoming more and more tense, and war is on the verge of breaking out. However, I don’t think we can make a premature statement and get involved too early. The European continent is too powerful and remains 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 battle situation is clear before deciding whether we want to go to war or which side to join! War Secretary Lindley Garrison said.

“Yes, Your Excellency. Although we, like the Germanic Empire, belong to the emerging powers. However, this does not mean that we are going to ally with the Germanic Empire. If the Germanic Empire could gain an advantage in future wars, or even establish victory. Well, there is 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 will not need to be pulled into the water by them. Rather, we should have fallen into the trap and joined the Entente in a war against the Germans. In this way, we can get the maximum benefit! Secretary of the Navy Joseph Daniels also said.

The high-level officials of the other lighthouse countries also nodded repeatedly.

The reason why the lighthouse country is reluctant to make a premature statement is that it hopes to wait until the war situation becomes clear before making a decision. In this way, we can ensure that they are always on the side of the winner.

The Lighthouse Nation wants to go to war, but it must not be a loser. In that case, it will cost them dearly. Only by being a winner can you share the fruits of victory.

Grand Commander Wei Erson nodded, agreeing with everyone’s view.

“Very well, then let’s not say anything for now. In terms of our strength, neutrality, neither the Entente nor the Allies, can do anything to us. Moreover, they could only ask the Empire to ally with them. We can also sell at a waiting price. Wilson said.

“Yes, Your Excellency!” The high-level officials of the lighthouse country all answered.

“So, with the strength of the two sides at the moment, which side can win? Your Excellency, two generals, can you solve this doubt for us? Wilson asked.

The eyes of other senior cabinet officials also fell on Major General Leonard Wood and Admiral William Benson.

Although the generals of the Lighthouse Country are more inexperienced, they are much more professional than these administrative officials.

They also hope that if they can predict the future war situation. Perhaps, the lighthouse country will be able to deploy earlier, so as to obtain a more favorable situation for the lighthouse country.

At this moment, Major General Leonard Wood and Admiral William Benson felt great pressure. It seems too difficult for them to predict who will win in the future.