Chapter 2157: The doomed talk
"In fact, there is absolutely no need for our two countries to be so hostile. Excessive conditions will cause the two countries to form an insoluble hatred. Your country should also be aware of the disadvantages of this and choose to open a side to France. However, the British The empire is stronger than France, and it is not a good choice to become a mortal enemy with the British Empire in the future." Belfort said euphemistically.
"I have considered this issue, and it will only be another fight at that time. The English Channel is no longer a talisman for your country, and the Great Fleet is no longer a unique existence in the world. The strength of the empire is stronger than that of the United Kingdom. The empire is even more so. Now that your country is willing to be a car again by then, then your country will never be so lucky again. Maybe next time, my army and I will be able to parade in Trafalgar Square." Rupp Recht said with a smile.
"Can I understand that this negotiation is now over?" Lloyd George said.
"There is still one last thing, I hope you will listen to the request of the German Empire this time, and then convey it to your parliament and government." Ruprecht said.
"Please tell me." After hesitating, Balfour decided to listen to the crown prince before leaving. After all, he is here to negotiate. Even if he is dissatisfied, but when he goes back, he doesn't even know the other party's conditions, it is serious. Dereliction of duty!
"The first point, we want the entire British Africa, not only British Southern Africa, but also Nigeria, Sudan, Egypt and other places. The Suez Canal will also be handed over to my country."
"The second point, your country’s naval bases or islands in the Mediterranean area and the Indian Ocean, such as the island of Malta, the Fortress of Gibraltar, and Diego Garcia, must also be handed over to Germany or a third country."
"The third point is that your country removes its influence from Persia, and the Ceylon Britain of the South Asian subcontinent belongs to our country. In return, we can guarantee the integrity of British India." The third point is Crown Prince Ruprecht and Pakistan. It was added after the meeting, and its role was to break a nail in the British Far Eastern colonial system.
Germany will be a world power in the future, and perhaps 20 years later, Germany may still have to fight with Britain. The end of this war is also the beginning of the next time. Therefore, maintaining the presence of German military power in key areas It has become something that the top German leaders must consider.
From the perspective of economy and income, the British South Asia and Southeast Asia colonies are a more important area than the entire British Africa! Here are the entire South Asia region, Myanmar and Malaysia. At the same time, the United Kingdom is also the suzerain country of later Thailand!
There is a population in this area. There must be resources, everything from primary agricultural products to cash crops to various metal minerals or fossil fuels! Moreover, this area is geographically far away from the major powers and belongs to the most stable area ruled by the British. The Japanese are allies of the British, the Americans are one Pacific Ocean away, and the Germans are half the earth from here. So the German high-level officials think it is necessary to lay a nail that is old enough here. If nothing else, at least the submarine force that the German High Seas Fleet is proud of can have a sufficiently reliable base, right?
It is not advisable to cross the Strait of Malacca and enter Southeast Asia. The willingness is simple. In order to reduce the Americans’ wariness, Germany has stated that Germany has no idea of seeking a colony in Southeast Asia, and this promise still counts. Secondly, a reliable nail must consider the surrounding environment. It is not advisable to seek colonies on the Malay Peninsula or Sarawak because these places are bordered by other countries' territories, which means that Germany needs a large army to defend.
After excluding Southeast Asia, only the South Asian subcontinent is left. As a whole, it is not appropriate to deploy a base in the South Asian subcontinent. The reason is the same. From a military point of view, the current Sri Lanka of Ceylon will be good. Geographically speaking, lonely at sea, if you want to attack, you need a powerful navy, but now it is impossible for the British to deploy a powerful fleet in the Indian Ocean. As an island, it has many deep-water harbors that can be used as a base for submarines and fleets.
Looking at the location of Ceylon again, it happened to cut off most of the maritime communication lines in the South Asian subcontinent and the British Southeast Asia. If the Germans deploy a certain military force here, it can give the British a feeling like a throat. The island has an area of only over 60,000 square kilometers, a moderate size, and a small population. It is also more convenient to notify.
Although Ceylon does not belong to Southeast Asia, it is stuck at the gateway to Southeast Asia. This location is also very good. To the west can echo the Persian Gulf controlled by Germany and the future Persia, while to the east, you can knock on the door of Southeast Asia! Advancing can be used as a springboard to enter Southeast Asia, and retreating can block the South Asian subcontinent with the German forces in the Middle East. Therefore, before meeting the British delegation, Ruprecht added another request!
"Fourth point, Britain must compensate the empire for its losses in the war. Britain must compensate the German Empire at least 3 billion pounds within 15 years, of which 1 billion pounds should be paid within the first three years~www.wuxiaspot.com~ As for The calculation of interest should be calculated at 4% per year." Ruprecht said the last point. If you follow the Versailles system, in addition to cedes territories and indemnities, arms limitation is also one of the necessary options. But in fact, Britain was not completely defeated this time. Looking at the end of the Franco-Prussian War, Germany could not ask France to restrict armaments. Now, it is naturally impossible for Germany to ask Britain to restrict armaments.
"Is this the final plan proposed by the German Empire?" Belfort said quietly after listening to the crown prince. "IMHO, such a scheme has no operability."
"I only ask you to inform your government and parliament of this plan. As to whether it is operability, it depends on the future war trend." Ruprecht paused and said: "I still hope you can take it seriously. Weigh it. If we win, then the next time the conditions will be more stringent, and if the big fleet is lucky enough to avoid this disaster, we can still use submarines to slowly trap Britain to death, even if we cannot kill the big fleet, But it’s okay to kill your country’s merchant fleet. Now your country’s merchant fleet is not even half of what it was before the war!"
"We killed several million tons of merchant ships at the cost of hundreds of submarines, and we now produce submarines as convenient as we produce sausages." Ruprecht said with a smile.
"Well, I will convey the meaning of your country. But your Excellency, don't have any delusions about it." Belfort said coldly.
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