Chapter 703: emperor's determination

   "If we want to launch an attack on the island country, how many troops will it take to defeat them?" Qin Tian looked at the important ministers of the empire and asked.

"Your Majesty, if it is a navy, the Imperial Navy can defeat them by dispatching a fleet consisting mainly of six battlecruisers. The island navy currently only has four 'King Kong-class' battlecruisers that can be regarded as dreadnoughts. The battleships are all pre-dreadnoughts or quasi-dreadnoughts, so there is nothing to worry about. If you want to be safe, you can send three 'Mackenson-class' battlecruisers and three 'Derfflinger-class' battlecruisers. I believe that is enough for us to win!" said Marshal Count Tirpitz, Minister of the Navy.

  Qin Tian nodded. The island nation's navy at this time is far from the island nation's navy that can compete with the powerful US Navy in the Pacific Ocean decades later. In another time and space, the navies of the island countries were the first to focus on the development of aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft. This made them beat the U.S. Navy all over the place in the early days of the Pacific War and suffered heavy losses. If it weren't for the fact that the industrial strength of the United States is much stronger than that of the island countries, it is very difficult to say who will win the Pacific War. The main reason why the island nation's navy was defeated was that the United States used its strong industrial strength to drag it to death.

   "What about the army? If the island country is to be defeated or destroyed, how many troops does the army need to send?" Qin Tian then asked.

  The face of Marshal von Falkenhain, Minister of the Imperial Army and Chief of the General Staff, suddenly became serious.

   "Your Majesty, if we want to defeat the island country, or even destroy it, we have to mobilize an army of about 1.5 million or even 2 million." Marshal von Falkenhain said.

   "God! So many troops are dispatched? How can that be done? The logistical supplies alone are enough to make us collapse!" Admiral Waldzer, the deputy chief of staff, exclaimed.

  Prime Minister Biluo and other high-ranking government officials suddenly looked bad. How much military expenditure would it cost to dispatch an army of two million to fight thousands of miles away! Even if the German Empire has reaped huge benefits in this war, I am afraid it will not be able to sustain it!

"The island country is not a small country. Although their industrial strength is not strong, the basic military industry can still meet their own needs. Especially after they occupy Southeast Asia, they can obtain the rich resources there, which will make Their industry is more developed. The population of the island country is 50 million. This means that if they want to work hard, they can arm an army of 4 to 5 million, or even more. In addition, the people of the island country are very brave in battle , It can be described as fearless and fearless. Its fighting will is no worse than that of the Imperial Army. Even if our weapons and equipment are a little more advanced, but if we want to destroy the island country, no matter what, we need an army of about two million!" Feng? Marshal Falkenhain said solemnly.

"If the island country and the empire were not far apart, or even neighboring countries, then it would be very easy for the empire to defeat them. Unfortunately, they are on the other side of the earth. This also makes us want to defeat them. You have to pay more." Marshal Earl Tirpitz also said.

   "Could it be that we have nothing to do with the islanders? Then how can we take back the colonies in Southeast Asia?" Foreign Minister Wahit asked.

"Yes! No matter what, the colonies in Southeast Asia cannot be occupied by the islanders like this. They have been colonized by the British and French for many years, and they are all rich places. If the empire can obtain these colonies, the benefits will be even greater. What's more, it can also weaken the strength of the islanders." Other senior government officials also suggested.

   "Very well, originally I thought you would despise the islanders. If that's the case, I'm afraid we will pay a higher price for it." Qin Tian said with a serious face.

"I know more about the people of the island country than you. People in that country are quite paranoid and don't cherish life. Not only are they very cruel to the enemy, but they are also very cruel to themselves. If one day, our army attacks We will encounter unimaginable resistance from the mainland of the island country. At that time, women, children, and the elderly will all attack us. Therefore, it will be very difficult to destroy the island country. In addition to defeating their army, I am afraid that We must be prepared to massacre millions or even more civilians. Of course, our own casualties will also be great." Qin Tian said.

   "God! Could it be that the islanders are crazy? Otherwise, how could they be so crazy?" Prime Minister Biluo said.

"Indeed, the islanders are all lunatics. Their army, advocating the spirit of bushido, honors bravery and death on the battlefield. Even their citizens think the same way. It is conceivable that once we want to destroy them, What kind of crazy enemies will you encounter. Therefore, once you attack the mainland of the island country, you must not have any kindness. Anyone who poses a threat to the army must be eliminated. Otherwise, the kindness towards the island people will It is cruel to oneself." Qin Tian reminded.

  Although, Qin Tian knew that these military and political ministers of the empire might not fully believe what he said. However, it is still very necessary to remind them in advance.

  This may be the difference between Eastern and Western thinking. Westerners fought bravely, though. However, even if they choose to surrender when it is impossible, they will not be regarded as shameful. However, the Easterners are different. They regard surrender as a disgrace. Especially the islanders are very crazy. Even if they are in a difficult situation, they will scream and launch a desperate attack, even if they are all broken, they will not surrender. This is why in World War II in another time and space, few island soldiers would surrender on the battlefield. Of course, the rabble with little training in the latter part of the war was different. At least the elite troops of the island country army can definitely fight to the end.

   "Your Majesty, in this way, we must be cautious if we want to launch a war against the island country." Marshal Earl Tirpitz said.

"Yes. Although the islanders seem to be weak now, they are not easy to deal with. In order to ensure the supremacy of the empire, we will have a battle with the islanders, but I hope that the war against the islanders can be put aside. In the end. In that case, we can concentrate all our strength to deal with them and wipe them out completely!" Qin Tian said with determination.