Chapter 2157 Negotiation Doomed to Failure II
"There is actually no need to be so hostile between our two countries. Too harsh conditions will cause irresolvable hatred between the two countries. Your country should also be aware of the disadvantages of this and choose to open up to France. However, Great Britain The Empire is stronger than France, and it is not a good choice to become a deadly enemy with the British Empire in the future." Belfort said euphemistically.
"I've considered this issue, and it's just another fight. The English Channel is no longer your country's talisman, and the Grand Fleet is no longer unparalleled in the world. The empire is stronger than Britain, and the post-war This is even more so for the Empire. Since your country is willing to be a car with your own arms again, 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 over?" Lloyd George said.
"There is one last thing left, I hope you will listen to the request of the German Empire this time, and then convey it to your country's parliament and government." Ruprecht said.
"Please tell me." After hesitating for a while, Belfort decided to listen to the crown prince before leaving. After all, he came to negotiate. Dereliction of duty!
"First, we want the whole of British Africa, not just British Southern Africa, but also Nigeria, Sudan, Egypt and other places. The Suez Canal will also be handed over to our country."
"Secondly, your country's naval bases or islands in the Mediterranean region and the Indian Ocean, such as the island of Malta, the fortress of Gibraltar, and the island of 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, Ceylon, the United Kingdom of the South Asian subcontinent belongs to our country, and in return, we can guarantee the integrity of British India." The third point is that Crown Prince Ruprecht and Pakistan The Grand Duke Deng was added after the conference, and its function was to drive a nail into the British Far East colonial system.
Germany will be a world power in the future, and perhaps after 20 years, Germany may still have a fight with Britain. The end of this war is also the beginning of the next one. Therefore, maintaining the presence of German military power in key areas It has become something that the top German leaders must consider.
If you look at it purely from the perspective of economy and income, the British South Asia and Southeast Asian colonies are a more important area than the entire British Africa! There are later generations of the entire South Asian region, and later generations of Myanmar and Malaysia. At the same time, Britain is also the suzerain of Thailand in later generations!
The population in this area has population. There are resources, everything from the most basic agricultural products to cash crops to various metal minerals or fossil fuels! Moreover, this area is geographically far away from 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 a world away. Therefore, the German high-level thinks that it is necessary to lay a sufficiently old and reliable nail here. Among other things, at least the submarine force that the German High Seas Fleet is proud of must have a sufficiently reliable base, right?
It is not advisable to cross the Strait of Malacca and enter Southeast Asia. The willingness is very simple. In order to reduce the vigilance of the Americans, Germany stated that Germany has no idea of seeking colonies in Southeast Asia, and this promise still counts. Secondly, a reliable nail must consider the surrounding environment. It is not advisable to seek colonies in the Malay Peninsula or Sarawak, because these places border the territories of other countries, which means that Germany needs a large army to defend.
After excluding Southeast Asia, only the South Asian subcontinent remains.
As a whole, it is inappropriate to deploy a base on the South Asian subcontinent for the same reasons as above. From a purely military point of view, Sri Lanka, the descendant of Ceylon, is not bad. Geographically speaking, if you want to attack alone, you need a strong navy. However, it is impossible for the British to deploy such a powerful fleet in the Indian Ocean. As an island, it has many deep-water harbors, which can be used as bases for submarines and fleets.
And look at the location of Ceylon, which just cuts off most of the sea lines of communication in the South Asian subcontinent and British Southeast Asia. If the Germans deploy a certain military force here, it can definitely give the British a feeling of being stuck in their throats. The area of this island is only more than 60,000 square kilometers, the size is moderate, and the population is not very large. Notifications are also more convenient.
Although Ceylon does not belong to Southeast Asia, it is stuck at the gateway to and from Southeast Asia. This geographical location is also very good. To the west, you can echo the Persian Gulf controlled by Germany and the future Persia, while to the east, you can knock on the gate of Southeast Asia! Advance can be used as a springboard to enter Southeast Asia, and retreat can block the South Asian subcontinent together with the German army in the Middle East. So, 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. As for the calculation of interest, it should be calculated on an annual basis. 4% to calculate." Ruprecht said the last point. According to the Versailles system, in addition to land cession and indemnity, armament 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 limit its armaments. Now, it is naturally impossible for Germany to ask Britain to limit its armaments.
"Is this the final plan proposed by the German Empire?" Belfort said quietly after listening to the crown prince. "With all due respect, such a scheme does not have any operability."
"I just ask your Excellency to inform your government and parliament of this plan. As for whether it is operable, it depends on the future trend of war." Ruprecht paused and said: "I still hope that you can seriously Let's weigh it. If we win, the next time the conditions will be more stringent, and if the Grand Fleet is lucky enough to avoid this catastrophe, we can still use submarines to slowly trap Britain to death, even if we can't kill the Grand Fleet, But it’s no problem to kill your country’s merchant fleet, and now your country’s merchant fleet is not even half of what it was before the war!”
"We have killed millions of tons of merchant ships, and the cost is only hundreds of submarines, and now we are as convenient as producing sausages." Ruprecht said with a smile.
"Okay, I will convey the meaning of your country. But don't have any delusions about it, Your Excellency." Belfort said coldly.
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