Now that Spain has been forced into a corner and has to declare war, under the current circumstances, there is no need for the federal government to maintain a sentimental and forced face. Declaring war is an established process. Before Spain declared war, the actions of the U.S. Navy were already acts of war.

, the declaration of war that came one day later is just an additional legal document.

The war is mainly divided into American battlefields and Asian battlefields. Although as a young entrepreneur, Sheffield is not an active soldier, he still knows the basic facts. War is not about drawing an arrow on a map. It takes time to travel. At least near Cuba.

Before the Spanish fleet was annihilated, he did not want to put the two warships of the United Company in danger, which was quite expensive...

Finally, the mist of the expedition cleared, and seven warships appeared on the vast Atlantic Ocean, spitting out seven long lines of black smoke. The black hulls shone in the sun, and the flags with the Spanish royal emblem were flying high on the masts. This was a battle.

The fleet consisted of four cruisers and three destroyers.

Nearly three thousand naval officers and soldiers are full of optimism. In their eyes, just like in the eyes of all Europeans, the United States is just a semi-civilized and backward country. The U.S. Navy is also unknown and cannot be compared with the old maritime power Spain. However,

On the flagship "Princess Marie Theresa", fleet commander Cerveira was worried. Unlike ordinary sailors, he knew exactly what kind of opponent he was facing and what his own strength was.

If the most familiar figure in Spain is used to describe it, his expedition this time is more like Don Quixote rushing towards the windmill, and his naval officers and soldiers may also be the last batch of people in Spain who can fight against the United States. This

This war is not a matter of winning or losing. Even if it is lost, it must show that there are still people in Spain who dare to fight, even if there are not many such people anymore. For the honor of Spain, Cerveira gathered her mood and looked into the distance.

Calm sea.

Sheffield, who was waiting for the outcome of the war, had not yet taken a breath when he learned a shocking news in the newspaper. At the same time as the federal government declared war, Undersecretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt submitted his resignation, saying that he must personally join the war.

Among them, I can fulfill my long-held dream.

Now Theodore Roosevelt has left Washington. Fortunately, before he left, he issued the last military order, ordering the raised ships to carry Chinese workers as an important part of logistics and accompany the established expeditionary force to the Philippines. This

Taoist military orders have come into effect.

Theodore Roosevelt began to raise an armed force that day. His actions were actually consistent with the actions of Sheffield United Company. By raising 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, but our own country is just the opposite. The main force joining the army is generally Dixie. Although the Yankees have a larger population, they are not very enthusiastic about joining the army.

Therefore, it is very doubtful how much combat power the currently existing U.S. Army has and whether it can fight wars. Looking at the founding of the United States and the history of one hundred years later in Sheffield's mind, the U.S. Army has never seemed to have anything to do with hardship and hardship.

, the real hardship was during the civil war.

From high-level techniques and tactics to the quality of the soldiers, everything seems to be commendable. Army supplies, weapons and equipment have always been commendable. Even now, compared with the Spanish army of more than 200,000 in Cuba, the weapons and radios of the US Army are...

The telegraph and telephone calls also far exceed each other.

Obviously Theodore Roosevelt knew this very well, because he quickly entered the southern states and began to recruit troops. When he arrived in New Orleans, he had already raised a company of troops and was really preparing to participate in the war in Cuba.

Even if he was able to do this just to gain political capital for show, Sheffield also recognized that this ruthless man who left a statue in Congress was indeed willing to go out of his way.

Sheffield just didn't expect that this man would actually come to his door. You must know that he was still secretly investigating the sinking of the battleship Maine. Now the real owner came to his door. Even a slave owner like him, who is white-skinned and black-hearted, is a little bit uncomfortable.

Sorry, did the other party discover something?

That's not the case. After Theodore Roosevelt resigned, he immediately went to the South non-stop. The troops he recruited included farmers from the Great West, Indians and rangers from the southwest border, and a few remaining college students who were preparing to attack Dick

Recruitment on Western territory.

After entering the southern states, Theodore Roosevelt felt a moment of astonishment. Compared with the patriotic enthusiasm of the citizens of the northern states, the Dixie people in the southern states were more practical. There were recruitment posters everywhere, and many people were talking about whether to

Joining the army, he actually saw the queue to join the army.

The citizens of the South were inherently more militant than the Yankees in the North. In the Oak Manor, Sheffield met the former Deputy Secretary of the Navy and current leader of the civilian armed forces, Theodore Roosevelt, who was dressed in military uniform.

Roosevelt was wearing a powder blue military uniform, which is incompatible with the current Union Army. The current U.S. Army uniform is khaki khaki. This kind of military uniform looks familiar to Sheffield. This color looks a bit like the uniform of the Confederate Army of America.

, the Union Army had dark military uniforms, mainly blue, but he remembered that the other party was born in New York.

"Mr. Roosevelt, I personally think you are very admirable." After sitting down Roosevelt, who was dressed in military uniform, Sheffield asked the servant to prepare coffee and slowly said, "I resolutely resigned from the position of Deputy Secretary of the Navy.

Being an ordinary person in a hail of bullets makes me respect you very much. As you know, I don't think highly of the average gay guy. You are an exception. Because you really came, instead of standing in front of

A safe place to wave the flag and shout.”

Although Sheffield didn't think so in his heart, there are many kinds of shows, and Theodore Roosevelt chose a show with huge risks, but this is enough. Sheffield is so lenient and strict with himself but strict with others, even the bastard can't find fault, even if

He knew that Theodore Roosevelt was in a hurry and would have to come back to run for governor of New York in a short time. It didn't matter.

Even Sheffield was prepared to help Theodore Roosevelt out of appreciation. Wasn't there a shortage of people? We are all members of the United States, and he could help the other party recruit a group of soldiers.

"Before I left Washington, I had ordered the ships collected by the federal government, including Chinese laborers, to transport the expeditionary force to Asia." Theodore Roosevelt spoke, and at the same time expressed his appreciation for Sheffield, although there are also many companies in the three western states.

, but these corporate knowledge blindly incite xenophobia, and there are not many joint companies that can implement solutions to the problem.

"Mr. Roosevelt praised that distance brings beauty, and local citizens will calm down if there are fewer Chinese workers." Sheffield smiled coldly. He really wanted to know who the Irishman was going to incite next? "Actually, I believe the citizens.

They are tolerant, but many new immigrants have xenophobic ideas, and the Irish are one of the main sources."

After just briefly mentioning the matter, Sheffield changed the subject and said, "Does Mr. Roosevelt really want to go to Cuba to fight? Although I personally despise Spain's combat effectiveness, I also know that any war is accompanied by danger."

"I must go!" A flash of hesitation flashed in Theodore Roosevelt's eyes, but it was immediately replaced by a look of judgment. As a person with a good background and who has been working in the federal government for a long time, he understands that risks and opportunities coexist.

reason.

"Then as a friend, I am willing to help Mr. Roosevelt raise a suitable armed force to complete this adventure that will be remembered by everyone." Sheffield nodded and smiled kindly at Roosevelt, "Actually, Mr. Roosevelt is the same as me.

, we are willing to help the country do something within our capabilities, such as the current Cuban issue, we have thought of it."

"Is William also preparing to organize a force to join the war?" This surprised Theodore Roosevelt. This young man who was born with a golden key actually had the same idea as him. He wanted to be politically successful.

What is he doing to exact greater revenge?

Naturally, it is for land, minerals, resources and markets. In the past life, there was a saying that said why don't you rob banks? Sheffield is like this now, so he naturally knows that many businesses can be done faster than robbing banks.

Sheffield did not answer this question, "I heard that in Boston, New York, and many ports on the East Coast, there are rumors of an imminent attack by the Spanish fleet. Some residents hope that the fleet will return to homeland for defense. There has been a surge in railway passengers, all of whom are heading to the mainland.

Passengers, you can see that we are very peaceful here, and everyone is preparing for war in an orderly manner."

Roosevelt was a little embarrassed. This was indeed true. It had been exposed through newspapers. After all, shouting war slogans and actually fighting a war were not the same thing. There was indeed a tense situation in New York. When the news came that the Spanish fleet had entered the Atlantic,

The residents who had been supporting the war were in chaos, and it was embarrassing for Sheffield to find out.

"Mr. Roosevelt, don't worry, the Dixie people are not so timid. As for the armed forces I personally raised, they are actually no longer in the country. There are about 12,000 people in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Once the Spanish navy is annihilated,

When the news comes, they will cross the channel and land in Cuba."

Theodore Roosevelt was shocked. Although he was not in charge of the Army, but the Navy, he also knew that before the remobilization order was issued, the Army had only 30,000 people. The boss of a company in Sheffield had gathered more than 10,000 people.

Armed forces are already on standby in Haiti? This is simply scary.

"United Company is a company with an international outlook!" Sheffield asked with a harmless smile, "What do you mean by an international capitalist?" There is nothing wrong with showing off one's strength to intimidate them if necessary. It should prevent some people from acting rashly.
Chapter completed!