Chapter 918: British attitude one

"The Japanese are crazy! I considered the asking price of the Japanese, but I never thought it would be so high. If this continues, maybe our navy will be used in the North Sea today to deal with the Germans. Maybe it will be deployed after the war. I'm dealing with the Japanese at the Singapore base in the Far East!" The telegram sent by Lloyd George was quickly sent to the key departments of the British government, and Churchill naturally received a copy. Recently, he has been busy and even a little numb. As soon as he saw this telegram, he expressed his opposition to it.

But Sir Fisher's attitude was subtle and did not express agreement or opposition, and Jericho did. Looking at his colleagues who were somewhat different from his own, Churchill shook his head helplessly. The perspectives of politicians and military strategists are different. Perhaps in the eyes of general generals, if the immediate crisis can be overcome, then it is okay to sacrifice a small and irrelevant country, but in Churchill's view, if you acquiesce in what the Japanese have done, or even endorse it, That is equivalent to opening another sealed demon! And now, Churchill wants to pass this opinion to the Prime Minister and the leaders of the cabinet.

"The Japanese government stated that this is their bottom line and will not make any further changes. If we acquiesce and provide some economic and military support to the Japanese government, then the Japanese Navy is willing to help us deal with the troubles in the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. And increase the number of troops sent to Europe each month. If we disagree, then the Japanese hint that they do not rule out the possibility of acting alone." The Minister of Foreign Affairs introduced the current situation to all participants at the Cabinet meeting.

"In other words, whether we agree or not, the Japanese have a plan to go south? Is that right?" Prime Minister Asquis said, putting his hands on his chin. Relative to the anger of some people. Asquith is more sensible than the others. The current situation is not the question of whether Japan can take the Dutch East Indies, but the question of when to take it, or how long it takes, how much it takes to take it, and how much it takes!

If it is peacetime and the Japanese dare to do this, Britain and France will teach Japan every minute to re-behave, without even threatening them powerlessly. Simple economic and political pressure can make the Japanese yield. Japanese light industrial products are now mainly exported. In the United Kingdom, raising some tariffs can make Japan's textile industry in trouble, while restricting the export of some industrial products and raw materials can make the Japanese heavy industry, which is not good, even worse.... but now? Economic, political and military means are impossible.

But why does Japan have to seek the consent of the British in this operation? The reason is simple. Japan wants to win the Dutch East Indies in a short time and at the least cost! To do this, the British must cooperate. For example, if the Japanese want to occupy Borneo, what is the most convenient way? Depart directly from the Philippines and choose a place to land? Then what is the supply from the local transportation?

This is too much trouble. Naturally, it is to cooperate with the British to land from East Malaya and then pass through the British colony. It is more convenient and more efficient to directly and quickly control the whole island with the British providing logistics and transportation! What should I do if I want to control Sumatra? The British can provide all kinds of supplies and help in West Malaya. Even if it is paid, it is always more convenient than transportation from Japan?

It is true that without the help of the British, the Japanese will have a lot of trouble, but at the same time, the Japanese can also reduce the human support and transportation support to the Allied countries by excuse of their inconvenience. The latter is because under the frenzied attack of the German underwater wolves, the British monthly shipyards have far exceeded the loss, and the loss of capacity can only rely on the support of other allies, and the growing Japanese transportation The fleet is becoming more and more important for Britain to persist in this war!

"We are not able to prevent the Japanese from moving. It is true that Japan's capture of the Dutch East Indies will bring great troubles in the future, but that will be a future thing. I think the navy's successive failures in the recent past will be clear to everyone. The Thomas Fleet did not do all in the Indian Ocean. The Fast Fleet lost 4 battlecruisers and 2 battleships in the first battle, and our blockade in the North Sea was unexpectedly attacked! The German battlecruiser squadron rushed to the anchorage of the large fleet within ten minutes. A few kilometers away will slaughter our auxiliary cruisers!"

"Really, I am very, very disappointed with the whole battle, especially at sea!" Asquith continued to ask after changing to a more comfortable position. "Well, then, I want to ask, if we reject Japan today, who can help us resolve or ease the situation in front of us?" Asquith glanced at everyone present and said.

"Your Excellency, did you agree to the request of the Japanese?" Churchill asked with an expression of disbelief. In his years of political career, no one has dared to persecute the British Empire without paying the price! For him, the supremacist of the British Empire, this is simply incredible!

"It is impossible not to accept it at all. Of course, it is even more impossible to accept it entirely! Japan can stretch its hands and feet appropriately, but it must be within our tolerance, and we must also help the Japanese think about it, if they What if I want more than the limit allowed by Japan’s national strength?” Asquith said meaningfully~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and the situation in Japan is not good now. The Americans seem to be more determined this time. The confrontation in the Bismarck Sea is getting bigger and bigger. Their request is also bluffing. I don’t think Japan has the courage to act against the Dutch East Indies at the same time when confronted with the United States! "

"That being the case, why does the Japanese government make this request to us?" Churchill asked rhetorically.

"Because our situation is worse. The possibility of a direct war between the United States and Japan is not very high, but we have now failed three times in a row at sea. From the Japanese point of view, we should not mind the Japanese from a neutral position. Small countries get some benefits."

"In fact, I don’t really mind. For example, it is acceptable for the Japanese to occupy the western part of New Guinea, and some small islands around it. As for other places? For example, Sumatra, Java, In Borneo, it's better not to touch the Japanese in these places!" Asquith expressed his opinion.

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