The latest website: www. At 5 pm on May 2nd, Eastern American time, Washington, White House.
On the lush lawn, a plane was crowded with people, including President Cleveland.
"...This is a flying machine seized by the military near Hampton Anchorage. This kind of flying machine is something we have never seen before, and can even be said to be unheard of. According to the testimony of the naval officers and soldiers at the scene, the Ming Empire used
This aircraft attacked us!"
When Secretary of the Navy William Whitney mentioned "capture", some people even raised their eyebrows involuntarily. This guy is truly a politician, and he can say such words so brazenly.
Is this a "capture" for the victor?
It was clearly a crashed flying machine...but, generally speaking, it could barely be considered "captured".
Put this way, it can at least break the theory of "the empire is invincible in the sky".
"How does this aircraft fly?"
President Cleveland asked.
"I don't see any place to hold hydrogen, and it's so small, so 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 it to us all."
"Okay, Mr. Minister."
Todd then explained,
"Mr. President, unlike an airship that relies on light hydrogen to float into the air, it weighs more than air and is structurally similar to a glider. It is a new aircraft that relies on its own power and the lift provided by glider-style wings. It
The speed is very fast, and the requirements for the venue are also very low..."
Professor Thomas Todd from MIT is not only a mechanical engineering expert, but also a glider expert. Fifteen years ago, he joined the glider club while studying in Daming. This world is not only
Many Americans go to Germany to study, and many Americans go to Ming Dynasty to study the most cutting-edge science. Professor Todd is one of them.
Although after returning to the United States, he had also imagined combining an engine with a glider, but he had never been able to make a breakthrough. Now facing this flying machine that was put into actual combat by the empire, he couldn't help but sigh a little.
"The empire is indeed an empire. It can always lead the world in science and technology..."
Although his words were harsh, how could an American who was knocked flying by an imperial aircraft not admit this?
The Empire is invincible in the air!
Facing this small plane, President Cleveland stared at it. The tragic situation at Hampton Anchorage once again appeared in his mind. After thinking for a while, he said.
"Professor Todd, can we make it? If we can, we will make it now!"
"Mr. President, with this prototype, we can quickly imitate it, but Mr. President, the most important thing now is not our imitation of the aircraft, but the pilot! We need pilots to fly the aircraft! The Ming Empire surpassed us and
It’s not just the advanced combat equipment they have, it’s the system!”
Because he had the experience of studying and living in Ming Dynasty for seven years, Todd knew very well what made Ming Dynasty powerful. Yes, it was not just a plane, or their industrial technology.
"What is the airplane we see? It's just an airplane, but without people, the airplane is just scrap metal. In Daming, almost all cities have glider clubs, and there are glider competitions among universities. Not only do they have the world's first-class
Engineering staff, and also has a large number of glider pilots, perhaps 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 simple training to become a pilot.
, but how many glider pilots do we have? Dozens? Or more than a hundred? This is why Ming Dynasty is ahead. They have been prepared a long time ago. We don’t just need to build aircraft, we also need to build
A complete personnel training system. We even need to establish a corresponding industrial system. Only in this way can we catch up with the Ming Empire, otherwise we will be destined to fail."
After saying this, Todd said.
"May God bless America!"
God bless America...perhaps all I can do now is pray for God's blessing.
However, no one is willing to hand over the security of the country to an empty God. After visiting the Ming Dynasty's aircraft, in the Oval Office, President Cleveland and his military advisers were having another negotiation.
As president, Cleveland was the only president in U.S. history who was elected twice for non-consecutive terms. He was also the first Democrat elected president after the Civil War. In another world, because of his mediocre political achievements, he was regarded by historians as
A president known as "anticlimactic".
But in this world, he has to face unprecedented challenges. Two years ago, in response to the "Cuban Crisis", he authorized the formation of the "Great White Fleet" to sail around the world to demonstrate against the Ming Empire. In fact, it was earlier than his first
During his tenure, he supported the expansion of maritime power. He once claimed in Congress:
"A strong navy is our proper and natural defense. We should keep U.S. sea power as a strong deterrent in the future as we have in the past."
Under his encouragement and supervision, the U.S. Navy's large-scale shipbuilding plans were successively passed. During the "Second Cuban Crisis", after learning that the Imperial Fleet was stationed in Havana, Cleveland authorized the mobilization of the two ocean fleets and the formation of the "Great White Fleet"
"To intimidate the empire.
"By showing our strength and determination, we will drive the Ming Empire back to the negotiating table. If the other party ignores our morality for a moment, then we can only use battleships and guns to defend our freedom and justice and force them to find their conscience
, in order to achieve a just and peaceful peace that conforms to the universal morality of mankind."
However, no one expected that during the mighty voyage around the world, just after Cleveland proudly declared that "our fleet forced them to regain their conscience and maintain world peace."
The Ming Empire actually launched a despicable aerial attack and destroyed half of the fleet with those novel toys!
"...The overseas fleet must withdraw immediately. We must withdraw as many warships as possible. We already have most of our 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 and after our city is destroyed, the entire United States will fall under the iron heel of the Ming Empire."
When the worried military advisers mentioned all this, they seemed to see that the Ming Empire's legions were about to march into Washington, and the atrocity of the British burning the White House in 1812 would be repeated again.
"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 a fool.
"Mr. President, Cuba has also been attacked. Judging from the current situation, we must strengthen our contacts with Britain and Germany and launch a counterattack against the enemy through joint cooperation among the Allied Powers."
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 start is so unfavorable that it is destined to be a long war of attrition."
Secretary of the Navy William Whitney lamented,
"We must act immediately to reverse the situation as soon as possible and take back the initiative. In any case, we will have to go through a dark period. But I believe that when we adapt to the new form of war, we will soon be able to
Out of this period of darkness comes light."
"God bless America,"
Cleveland said.
"I hope this darkest moment will not be darker than we imagine now!"
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