Chapter 2157： The doomed talk (1/2)
”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?