Chapter 1570 Talks II
Therefore, in Roosevelt's view, after the war, Germany will still be caught in the middle by Britain, France and Russia, and will be in an unfavorable situation of fighting on two fronts. "If this is the case, it seems that Germany is not so terrible?" The prince really deserves to be an expert in deceiving people, using selective statements of facts to let the Americans make up the result that the prince wants!
Ruprecht is very clear that Germany needs time to digest the fruits of victory and needs to develop, so he needs to try his best to maintain the relationship with the Americans. As long as this relationship can last for 10 years, Ruprecht will never be afraid of a war with the United States in the 1930s!
Ruprecht's initiative to show weakness greatly reduced Theodore Roosevelt's vigilance towards Germany, and the ex-US president who breathed a sigh of relief could finally devote all his energy to planning the future of the Far East.
"But no matter what, after this war, Germany will eventually become a real world empire. The appetite of your government and His Majesty the Emperor will definitely not be limited to Europe, West Asia and Africa. In our opinion, the future of the Far East is A huge market and source of raw materials, your country has huge economic and political interests in the Far East, and this interest is currently being damaged by the Japanese and their British and French accomplices. This damage can only be completely eradicated by violent means. "
Theodore Roosevelt tried to use the attitude of the German government to put pressure on the prince. However, what he didn't expect was that the German government and even Wilhelm II didn't have much interest in the Far East now, and Roosevelt's statement made him a little self-defeating!
Why is the Kaiser not interested in the Far East now? The reason is simple. Now Germany can no longer find a foothold in the Far East like it did before the First World War. After the former German Pacific colony was assigned to the United States, if Germany wants to gain a foothold again, it can only go to war with regional powers. And to carry out an expedition across a distance of tens of thousands of miles, even if the Kaiser was fanatical, he would not easily decide.
Of course, you want to say that you can take over the East Indies together with the Americans, and then share a piece of land? This can only stay in theory. After all, this place used to belong to the Netherlands, and the Netherlands provided Germany with a lot of material assistance (transport trade) in World War I. From this point of view, if Germany snatches the original from Japan If it belongs to the colony of the Netherlands, it will be a bit unauthentic.
Of course, this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that the entire Far East, whether it is Japan, the ally, or the United States as an ally, or Britain and France are unwilling to see Germany return to the Far East again. In fact, when the Kaiser received the United States During the delegation, the Kaiser once hinted that the three countries of the United States, Germany and the Netherlands could share the East Indies. However, the US Secretary of State did not respond to this. The latter has repeatedly emphasized "returning things to their original owners" and maintaining "regional stability". This has actually expressed the US's attitude towards the East Indies from the root. Under the premise that the Far East has gained a foothold, naturally it will not devote too much energy to the situation in the Far East.
What's more, does Germany lack colonies now? In fact, there is no shortage, let alone Eastern Europe and the Balkans, even in Africa, Germany plans to eat the Belgian Congo this time! This is more than 2 million square kilometers of land.
There are rich mineral resources and agricultural resources, and it is very difficult for Germany to digest these things by itself, so how can it go far away? !
Of course, if you want to say that Germany has no desire for the Far East, it is impossible. After discussing with the Kaiser, the basic Far East policy set by the prince and the Kaiser is somewhat similar to the open-door policy proposed by the Americans in history! That is; Germany recognizes the spheres of influence of major powers in the Far East, but Germany requires all countries to give German businessmen equal status in these areas! In a word, it is to make money!
As for the strategy for Japan? That would be more complicated. First of all, Japan is Germany’s enemy at this stage, and the Americans are allies. Whether it’s for retaliation for Japan’s participation in the Allied Powers or as a promise to its allies, it is necessary for Germany to engage the Japanese, and it cannot be limited to taking them back. Originally Germany belonged to the Pacific colony, otherwise, if it doesn't hurt this kind of country, then he won't be afraid of you! As the number one local snake in the Far East, don't be afraid of him. How did the Germans do business in the Japanese-controlled area? !
Secondly, you can't fight too much. The reason is very simple. One day Germany and the United States will fight each other, and Japan and the United States will also fight each other. Maybe there will be no so-called Axis system. After all, this plane Germany definitely doesn't like Japan. Even if Japan is doing well now, it still doesn't like Japan, but how should I put it, after all, there may be a common enemy in the future.
And another problem is that Japan will definitely attack Russia. It is a consistent tradition of the Japanese to take advantage of your illness to kill you. Doing some things also determines that Germany cannot be too harsh.
The third is the market problem. The market in the mainland is very large. The Japanese rely on their own geographical advantages to control most of the markets in Northeast and North China. For example, the so-called Manchuria Railway is a nail in the economic system of the mainland. business, and Japan will not easily give up its privileges in these areas, so what should I do? Point a gun at each other's heads and make them give up!
Therefore, on the whole, Germany's attitude towards Japan is very complicated, and it belongs to the kind that needs to be severely rectified to beat him to fear! But at the same time, you can't really kill that kind. Moreover, the expenses and costs of rectifying Japan must be shared by the Americans!
"Germany has no territorial claims in the Far East," said the prince.
"We just want to do business fairly in the Far East. This request is very low, even Britain and France will not refuse, the Japanese? I think they will understand after seeing the powerful army and navy of Germany." Started talking to Roosevelt.
"Since our requirements are so low. Then why do we have to fight a senseless battle with the blood of soldiers?"
"Actually, if the situation permits, Germany can regain a colony in the post-war Far East." Roosevelt thought for a while, and threw out a tentative bait. What does the situation permit? Isn't this a matter of a word in the United States? Once Germany has taken over Japan, why should Germany, which has gone through two wars, bargain with the United States in the Far East? As for what Roosevelt said today? Don't you know that you can't trust all the words of politicians? So Roosevelt is now ready to cheat.
"Germany really has no territorial needs in the Far East. Even if it is possible to obtain it, we still won't ask for it." The prince repeated again.
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