Chapter 1087 Thawing relations with the UK

Among the world's naval forces, the British Royal Navy is the only one, while the navies of the United States, Germany, and France belong to the second echelon, and Japan and East Africa belong to the third echelon. Other navies can also be subdivided, such as the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Tsarist Russia. , Spain belongs to the fourth echelon...

But regardless of the transcendent existence of the British Royal Navy, any country in the second echelon has already formed a huge advantage over other countries in the world, and France is the goalkeeper of the second echelon.

Even this goalkeeper is nearly twice as powerful as the third-tier East African or Japanese navies, so the current gap between navies in the world is too wide.

Sweet said: "The French navy is at the bottom of the second echelon among world navies. Our East African navy should at least squeeze into the second echelon. Moreover, the French navy has shown insufficient stamina in competition with countries like Germany and the United States, so it is also Our best reference.”

According to the current economic and industrial development situation of various countries around the world, France has actually fallen behind, and the French navy's capabilities and energy in the arms race also appear to be stretched thin.

If it were the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany, it would not be like France. In fact, the East African navy has developed rapidly, as has the British, American and German navies. Now these three countries are far from showing decline in the arms race.

It's just that the Royal Navy has more considerations. Its competitors are never limited to a single country, but the entire world. This is why the UK is under greater pressure. If it loses its naval advantage, British hegemony will also collapse.

Ernst said: "The results of this meeting are already obvious. The East African navy should at least reach the second echelon strength. This is also the bottom line for our next negotiations with the United Kingdom. Of course, this standard is floating, so we can take advantage of this floating to put pressure on the UK to make more concessions.”

Even if the country's naval development is limited to a certain space through negotiations with the United Kingdom, the East African Navy should also develop to a certain stage. At least the current East African Navy's tonnage level of 400,000 tons is far from enough. This is also the consensus within the East African government. After all, the Navy Without sufficient strength, East Africa may become a lamb to be slaughtered in the future.

Ernst continued: "Now that the bottom line of our navy has been determined, let's discuss what benefits we should obtain from the United Kingdom. Everyone will share their thoughts."

Sweet: "First of all, there is the issue of South America. South America is an emerging market currently anchored in East Africa. On this issue, we have differences with the UK, but they are just minor issues. Therefore, opening up the South American market to our country should be the basis. One of the conditions.”

"Our country's industry has now reached a certain stage of development and there is an urgent need to open up more markets. If we simply squeeze the domestic market, it will easily cause many problems, so domestic and overseas markets need to go hand in hand."

"In addition to the South American market, we should also take initiatives in other areas of the British economic influence, such as India, Australia and other regions. Due to British restrictions, our trade with India has actually been carried out in secret, and it is difficult to achieve success. This is reflected in This is especially true in the entire British-controlled international market.”

"So this time we have contact with the UK, we may try to thaw the economy, politics, diplomacy and other aspects with the UK, which is extremely beneficial to the development of our country's industry."

Although the British sanctions did not have the expected effect, this definitely does not mean that the East African government is not uncomfortable, especially when the United Kingdom occupies a dominant position in the international market. The entire United Kingdom directly controls nearly one-fifth of the world. 1 market share, covering a population of 400 million. In addition, the UK can also indirectly affect independent national markets in Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East, South America, North America and other regions.

The remaining markets are also facing a situation of more wolves and less meat. After all, in addition to the United Kingdom, there are many world powers and regional powers, including East Africa itself.

Although British industry is no longer enough to support Britain's advantage over other countries in the world, the United Kingdom controls trade channels. This trade channel can be easily leaked to some small countries, even medium countries, and even big countries, which is enough for these countries to eat and drink. Oil, the most typical examples are Argentina, Japan and the United States.

Argentina is the natural pasture of the United Kingdom, and Japan is also a tool supported by the British government to balance the Far East. As for the United States, it has also received a large amount of investment from the United Kingdom. If these investments want to gain profits, the United Kingdom will naturally open the back door to the United States.

After all, the bosses behind American factories are very likely to be British, and now American industry actually plays the role of British OEMs.

It can be seen from this that the UK has a strong influence in the world economy. East Africa is naturally very coveted for this influence. Unfortunately, due to its relationship with the UK, East Africa was unable to join in in the past. That is why Sweet mentioned using the help of the UK. This opportunity enabled a thaw in British relations.

Regarding this point, Ernst also held a positive attitude. He said: "Although the United Kingdom has always been hostile to our country in the past, this is actually a political burden for us and the United Kingdom, so we take this opportunity and It is beneficial for our country to ease relations with the UK.”

In fact, Ernst also thought about one thing, that is, in the previous world war, the United States was able to eat all the money behind the British back, which was inseparable from the economic binding between the two countries. If the European War breaks out, the relationship between East Africa and the United Kingdom will have no substance. sexual changes, that is not conducive to East Africa's war dividends.

Therefore, improving the relationship between the two countries in advance, attracting British businessmen to invest in East Africa, and laying a good framework foundation in advance will enable East Africa to gain more advantages in the future. Therefore, taking this opportunity, economic cooperation with Britain will have more benefits than disadvantages.

As for the future, East Africa does not need to be considered. When the war is over, Britain will almost reach the era of the twilight of the empire. At that time, it will be East Africa, the United States, Japan and other emerging countries that will carry out anti-British activities.

Even in the military field, the same is true. At present, East Africa is generous to others and complies with the call of Britain to slow down the expansion of its own navy. However, when the European war breaks out, Britain will have no energy to find fault with East Africa.

After all, it doesn’t matter whether the East African navy develops faster or slower. Although it is said that it is far behind other countries, it is still the sixth level in the world. In the context of mutual restraint among countries in the world, no country can spare all its energy to deal with the East African navy.

Therefore, in this contact with the British government, East Africa actually occupies the initiative. As long as a consensus is finally reached, it will have a favorable result for East Africa.

Of course, the premise is that East Africa can find its own position. As long as East Africa does not adopt a slightly extreme diplomatic strategy like Germany, Britain is not untouchable.

Of course, the East African government is confident because of the significant improvement in its comprehensive national strength. Without the improvement in national strength, Britain cannot sit at the same table with East Africa calmly. Everything is based on strength and status.

After confirming the premise of thawing relations with Britain, Ernst said: "Now we have reached a consensus again, that is, to ease relations with Britain, strengthen cooperation in the economic field of the two countries, and get more markets."

And the East African government is not fanciful in thinking so. There is indeed a huge space for cooperation between the two countries. East Africa is jealous of the British market, and in turn, Britain is jealous of the domestic market of East Africa.

Moreover, the biggest basis for economic cooperation between the two countries is the differentiation of the two countries' industries. As mentioned before, East Africa's main competitors in the industry are the United States and Germany, not Britain, which means that there is little conflict of interest between East Africa and Britain in the economic field.

So from an industrial perspective, East Africa is a potential high-quality cooperation partner for the UK at this stage. Just like the UK’s investment in the United States, East Africa is fully willing to bear the US’s part. As for the competition between East Africa and the United States, doesn’t the UK welcome it?