Published at 13th of February 2023 07:04:02 AM

"Master Shanxian, if we don't agree to the conditions of the Germans, then they will continue to attack. By then, how many cities will be destroyed by them, and how many people will die under their guns! " Kato Takaaki was worried.

"It is totally worthwhile to pay a certain loss for the hegemony of the empire. The Germans do not have a supply base in the Far East. All the supplies for their fleet come from a few transport ships. They will not last long in the Far East. ! Oka Ichinosuke said.

"The Germans are not fools. They can definitely send more transport ships to the Far East. Although the Germans are about to launch an attack on the British mainland. However, with Germany's strength, it is absolutely no problem to attack us at the same time. .At that time, the empire will pay an unimaginable price!" Okuma Shigenobu said.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, we can think of other ways. No matter what, we cannot give up in Southeast Asia. From the information we have, we can judge that in addition to rich food resources, Southeast Asia also has rich mineral resources, and even the Dutch The occupied Borneo also has rich oil resources. If we can occupy there, the take-off of the empire will be just around the corner!" said Oka Ichinosuke.

Shigenobu Okuma and Takaaki Kato stopped talking. They knew very well what the rich resources in Southeast Asia meant to the island nation. Lack of resources has become a bottleneck for the development of island countries. If this bottleneck can be solved, the island country can indeed soar into the sky. For this reason, these guys in the army want to take such a big risk.

"However, if you want to destroy the coastal cities of the empire and let countless people die under the guns of the Germans, the price is too high!" Okuma Shigenobu's attitude is a little loose.

"Let the people living in the coastal areas evacuate. Even if those cities are destroyed by the Germans, we can still rebuild." Oka Ichinosuke said.

"What if the Germans don't compromise even then?" Kato Takaaki asked.

"The army is stepping up to plunder the wealth of Southeast Asia. We can secretly send some merchant ships to transport the wealth back. The coastline of the empire is so long, and the Germans want to block our coastline. Relying on their expeditionary fleet, it is simply Impossible. If we can get as much resources and wealth from Southeast Asia as possible, we will be able to make up for the loss. In this way, even if we have to give up Southeast Asia in the end, we will still make a profit." Oka Ichinosuke said.

If it can really occupy Southeast Asia, it would be great. But Oka Ichinosuke and others also knew that it would be very difficult. So, they had to prepare for the worst.

Now, those Japanese troops dispatched to Southeast Asia have completely turned into bandits. They are organized to plunder and plunder the wealth and resources of the entire Southeast Asia, which is preparing for their retreat from Southeast Asia.

"In addition, we can think of other ways. For example, we can bargain with the Germans based on their conditions. We can return those colonies in the Pacific Ocean to them, but Southeast Asia belongs to us. Or, give up part of Southeast Asia, even if Keeping only a part of Southeast Asia is also very beneficial to the empire!" Shanxian Youpeng also said.

"Master Shanxian, the Germans are very tough, and there is no room for us to bargain. Therefore, if you want to negotiate with them in this regard, I am afraid it will not work!" Kato Takaaki said.

"Then let's change the way. Let's ask other countries for help! Ask them to stand up, support us, and blame the Germans. I think that although Germany is the most powerful country in the world, they also have many enemies. Those countries should not let go of such an opportunity!" Shanxian Youpeng continued.

"Master Shanxian, this method can be tried. But whether it will be successful or not, I don't know." Kato Takaaki said.

"Regardless of whether it will succeed or not, you have to try it. The importance of Southeast Asia to the empire is self-evident. No matter how much effort is made for this, it should be done!" Shanxian Youtomo said.

"Hi, Yamagatsama." Kato Takaaki said immediately.

"Apart from Germany, the only major powers in the world are the United States and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Ottoman Turkish Empire has declined, and France and Italy have become defeated countries. It should be difficult to protect themselves now. Therefore, if we ask for help, Only to the United States and the Austro-Hungarian Empire." Okuma Shigenobu said.

"Austro-Hungary is an ally of Germany, will they oppose Germany?" asked Okaichinosuke.

"Austro-Hungary was indeed an ally of Germany before the war broke out, or until the end of the war. However, after the wars against Russia, France and Italy, relations between the two countries have deteriorated dramatically. The Germans have almost monopolized the The Austro-Hungarian Empire gained nothing from the benefits of the peace treaty signed between Russia and France. Even the Germans accounted for the majority of the Italian compensation losses, and the AustriHungarian Empire only gained a small amount of benefits. In addition, the Austro-Hungarian Empire The Crown Prince Karl is also very hostile to Germany. Therefore, everyone thinks that after the death of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I, the alliance between AustriHungary and Germany may have to be terminated." Kato Takaaki explained.

"Then, we have to seize this opportunity to get more people to support the empire!" Shanxian Youtomo said.

"Hi, Yamagatsama!" Okuma Shigenobu and Kato Takaaki nodded quickly.

"As for the United States, their relationship with Germany is also very bad. After Britain and France and other countries fell, the United States has become the only powerful country that can rival Germany. In this war, the United States has also stumbled the Germans. But it is a pity that the Germans have solved these problems with their strong strength. If we can get the support of the United States, then the situation of the empire will be much better." Kato Takaaki continued.

"Well, the Americans are rich and powerful. Although they suffered a lot in this world war. However, their background is still one of the powerful countries at that time, and we need to try our best to win their support!" Shanxian Youtomo said.

"Hi, Yamagatsama. We will do our best." Okuma Shigenobu and Kato Takaaki replied.

Next, the island's cabinet issued an order to evacuate the residents of coastal cities. At the same time, the ambassadors in the United States and envoys in Switzerland also became active.