"Perhaps now, I have to admit a fact. Regarding the country's position, I may not be able to stop anything anymore." In front of Greter Thyssen, Sheffield wiped away crocodile tears and said rather seriously.

"Mr. William, is there no chance to fight for everything?" Gretel Thyssen asked eagerly, "With all due respect, the United States should strictly maintain neutrality and avoid the harm of war. This is the most beneficial thing for your country.

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"My friend, everything is a benefit. Apart from me, many of the names you are familiar with have inexplicable relationships with the Allied Powers. I, alone and as a company, cannot stop this." Sheffield sighed to himself.

In one breath, point directly to the purpose of changing your stance now.

Everything is money. Compared with the Germans, Britain and France, as the two largest vested interests in the world, obviously have stronger economic strength. This economic strength is reflected in their ability to repay.

At the critical moment, Sheffield naturally shied away all responsibilities and told Gretel Thyssen that he would try to slow down the pace of dispatching the expeditionary force, but reminded Gretel Thyssen that the only thing he could do was

That's all it takes to slow it down. At the same time, a piece of evidence beneficial to the Allied Powers will soon be released by the federal government.

This piece of evidence is the Zimmermann Telegram incident. The Zimmermann Telegram is recognized as the single telegram that changed the course of history the most and had the greatest impact on the times. This telegram was sent by the German Foreign Minister to Mexico during the First World War.

Ambassador, the leakage of top-secret telegrams proposing an alliance with Mexico to attack the United States quickly led to the situation that Germany had been trying to avoid: the United States, which adhered to neutrality, joined the enemy camp and declared war on Germany.

In fact, the Zimmermann telegram incident in this time and space came almost half a year late. There were also some other factors that caused it to happen later. On the one hand, Germany made a larger naval war effort than in history.

As a bet, there were three major naval battles in succession, and the Allied fleet in the Mediterranean direction had a slight advantage.

It is a pity that these were brought back by the Allies. After the battleships on the British slipway were launched one after another, the journey of the German High Seas Fleet had to be terminated. It is true that the German High Seas Fleet caused far greater damage to Britain than in history. But itself

The situation of losing money but not being able to replenish it has not changed.

If the Austrian-Italian fleet in the Mediterranean can coordinate the rescue, this may change the situation. But at this time, the background of old-style imperialism is revealed. The British controlled the Strait of Gibraltar and the Suez Canal, turning the entire Mediterranean into a

It became a big bathtub, and the Allied fleets in the Mediterranean were unable to provide power for the German High Seas Fleet.

Although Sheffield unanimously transported supplies to the Allied camp through the Persian Gulf, the transportation capacity on land was not comparable to that on sea. Transportation on land caused considerable losses along the way.

It can be said that the internal exhaustion of the Allied Powers was only half a year to a year later than in history. The Allied Powers camp led by Britain certainly suffered more serious internal injuries, but overall it was still better able to persevere.

Under this situation, Germany naturally thought of using Mexico to attract the attention of the United States, so that this only big country outside the main participating countries in the war would not join the whirlpool of the world war.

To be fair, deep down in Germany's heart, it does not expect Mexico to really make any moves to regain lost territory against the United States. Mexico is still in civil strife, which is not the state it was in when Trotsky was in exile. What it can do to the United States is very limited.

If he puts himself in the shoes of a German, Sheffield can guess that Germany is just trying to give Mexico a flair for language, and there will be no substantive steps at all. Considering Germany's interests, he will stop it head-on.

The United States entered the war, just like before, using German immigrants to express anti-war speeches and tell the United States the harm of war.

The flip side is to use Mexico to find something to do for the United States. The idea in the Zimmerman telegram incident is impossible. From the German perspective, even if the United States knows the news, the first choice

It may also be possible to invade Mexico on a large scale instead of immediately sending an expeditionary force to Europe.

By the time the American Expeditionary Force fights to the death in Mexico, Germany will still have a long time to deal with its opponents.

But the Germans may not have imagined that the United States really needed an excuse to participate in the war. Once the Zimmerman Telegram incident was exposed, the United States would not choose to invade Mexico, but would directly seek trouble from the source of the incident, the Germans.

Sheffield, a senior German fan, an old friend of the German people, and the richest man in the world, fulfilled the important task of the last ace spy during the First World War. He informed Gretel Thyssen that the federal government had tilted towards the Allies, so that the other party could

Tell Germany to prepare early.

"Thank you Mr. William for your help. I really don't want to see soldiers from our two countries fighting on the battlefield." Perhaps he was deceived by the slave owner's crocodile tears. Gretel Thyssen's voice was choked with sobs.

"In the end, I still failed to prevent the country from entering this terrifying world war. I'm sorry!" Sheffield also remembered his status as a veteran actor and said with the same empathy.

The sincerity is like that before the First World War, the German ambassador who tried his best to prevent the Russian Empire from participating in the war was filled with a sense of desolation that nothing could be done, and could only express his last goodwill on this occasion.

Sheffield left with heavy steps and returned to his residence. He immediately changed into a different person and jumped up and down in front of Louisa Morgan without hiding anything. Fortunately, Anne had returned to Arlington, otherwise she would have seen her husband's true face.

"Why did you notify the Germans in advance? I don't understand this." After hearing this, Louisa Morgan asked her man suspiciously, "Do you really have a good impression of the Germans deep down in your heart?

But you don’t dare to admit it on the surface?”

"Don't say such childish things, I am doing this for your family's loan consideration." Although the slave owner had a guilty conscience, he denied it and said with a righteous look, "If you are a German, now you know that the United States is about to

How would you react if you join the war but won’t join the war right away?”

"How do I know? I'm not German. You should ask Edith. The Rockefeller family is of German descent." Louisa Morgan said angrily, "Anyway, it's impossible to call directly. The British are blocking us.

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"Yes, the British are blocking us!" Sheffield said with an affirmative tone, "The Germans can only do so much against us, but now a full three years have passed, and the two major camps have continued to invest in the war.

, three years later, both sides have reached a point where neither can afford to lose. At this time, they will do anything to win. Take this Zimmermann telegram, the British must have known it long ago.

, used this matter to inform the federal government through unsuspecting means, and the effect was exactly what they wanted. Aren't you companies that are trapped by the Allied Powers just waiting for this opportunity?"

"Just get to the point." Louisa Morgan said dissatisfiedly. The man had ridiculed him countless times about the fact that many bankers had given loans to the Allied Powers, and it had become more frequent recently.

"The closer victory is, the more crazy the gamblers will become. If the Germans find out about this, they will become very crazy when we are about to enter the war but have not yet sent out an expeditionary force.

.Just watch, the Germans will definitely organize a powerful offensive." Sheffield said in an unquestionable tone, "I'm sure!"

Judging from the current situation, the First World War in this world is better than the First World War in the original time and space in Germany in terms of battlefield situation alone. In last year's Battle of the Somme, the British

It explains the classic operation that I can still win 50-50 against the Germans on my own, but when I add the Indians, I can't win.

As a result of the Battle of the Somme, Germany's occupation of French territory has expanded a bit, and the high-pressure situation against France continues. As for the Eastern Front, who can't see that the Russian Empire is gritting its teeth and persisting, and maybe it will completely collapse at some point?

Already.

If news comes out at this time that the United States is going to join the war, the Germans will definitely make a desperate move to squeeze out all their potential and increase their power again, trying to end the war before the American Expeditionary Force reaches Europe.

This is the reason why the slave owners first rushed to the Germans before the federal government and leaked the news that they were joining the Allied camp, and sold it well. Because most people are still on the first level, and slave owners with real historical comparisons are already on the fifth level.

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If we were defeated with all the advantages, others in Sheffield would not dare to say that. If the head of state still exists in Germany after the war, he will insist that we should have won. It is a conspiracy to drag Germany into the vortex of defeat, and the flames of revenge will still be there.

It will continue to burn.

On August 10, 1917, the federal government of the United States of America officially used the Zimmermann Telegram as an excuse to sever diplomatic relations with the German Empire. Germany, which had been informed by the slave owners, was mentally prepared for this.

Just expressed regret.

Just a few days later, unrestricted submarine warfare, approved by Kaiser Wilhelm II, was launched again. German submarines began to cross the Atlantic. In September 1917, Germany asked Austria-Hungary and Italy to send troops to help defend itself against Britain and France.

On the western front where the allied forces faced off, a large number of German main forces were transferred to the eastern front through the domestic developed railway network. Together with the Austro-Hungarian army on the eastern front, they started crazy autumn and winter operations. Before the American Expeditionary Force officially landed, the Germans were completely crazy.
Chapter completed!