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Foreign Minister Masayuki Tani sighed, although Horiyoshi didn't like what he said, it was the truth. Pen ~ Fun ~ Cabinet www.biquge.info The current situation is very clear at the top of the hierarchy, Germany is not as troublesome as Japan, Japan does not have German support but can not afford it, European countries are only looking at Germany, the second in command of the axis Italy has just changed the prime minister, and even the stabilization of the situation is Germany's intervention, who dares to argue with Germany?

"Hori-kun said that, I have a number, as long as it's not a matter of principle, what the Germans say I'll do, isn't it just stinky feet, who wouldn't?" King Minoru Higashikunomiya smiled magnanimously, "Germany is a world leader who unifies Europe and wins Britain, France, the United States, and Russia at the same time, and it is natural for Japan to be polite. If you want to change the group of red deer in our country, I don't know where the swelling has been for this kind of achievement, I must say that you all came to Berlin for a meeting, why did you choose Cairo to take care of us? ”

The Japanese guessed this correctly, and the choice to hold the meeting in Cairo was first of all Hofmann's bad taste, but there was also the consideration of taking care of Japan's face, because he wanted to talk about something different with Japan, and he would not earn enough face for the other party first, which was not easy to open.

However, King Minoruhiko and Horikichi did not expect that the German proposal could not be simply agreed, and after the grand and grand welcome ceremony, Hoffman invited King Minoru Higashikunomiya to hold a secret meeting that night, accompanied by Kohl and Gu Masayuki. He originally wanted to invite Hori Yoshi, but the prime minister was still in the royal family, so it was not good to bypass it.

"Your country wants German New Guinea and other Pacific islands? This ......" As soon as he heard Hoffman explain his intentions, King Minoru Higashikurenomiya couldn't sit still, and almost wanted to jump up and directly refuse, "Absolutely not", but when he thought of Horiyoshi's explanation in the afternoon, he barely squeezed out some smiles, "These islands are not what we took from your country...... Forehead...... This ......"

It is also far-fetched to say that it is not, because in fact it was all taken from Germany after the First World War -- Japan and Germany were hostile to each other in the First World War. But now that Germany has stated that it will be returned, the face of King Minoru Higashikuremiya has elongated.

"I won't talk about the rights and wrongs of the past, and I'm not looking for your country to settle old accounts, Germany's current claims are mainly old colonies, and there must be an explanation for the country." Hoffman said with a smile, "We can't take the territory or the results of the Japanese allies in vain, we will have compensation, we can refer to the British - tanks, warships, and technology can be negotiated......

King Minoru Higashikuremiya didn't want the atmosphere to be stiff, and besides, the Germans also proposed to "buy", Britain could buy it, France could talk, why couldn't Germany talk? He also felt that he couldn't open his mouth like this, so he changed his mind and said: "At present, they are all important defense areas of the country, I want to go back and discuss with the ministers, and I must also report to Your Majesty." ”

"This is natural, things can be talked about slowly if you are not in a hurry." Hoffman smiled and suddenly said something that made the other party's heart tremble, "I heard that your country is in contact with the United States to make peace?" ”

King Minoru Higashikurenomiya wanted to deny it, but he knew that it was inappropriate, Switzerland and Sweden were obviously more deeply infiltrated by Germany, how could they hide it from Germany, and reluctantly smiled: "We heard that your country broadcasts an appeal for armistice and peace to the United States every day, so we also try to make contact, but in fact it is just a temptation, and now the Eastern Expeditionary Fleet has set off and will attack soon." ”

This counterattack was very sharp: you Germany proposed peace first, and then Japan, and you see that I am still a smoke bomb, just to cover the deployment of the fleet.

King Minoru Higashikuremiya did not want to expose the news that the peace talks had been rejected by the United States, but he did not know that Germany actually knew everything completely - Switzerland spoke German, Sweden was the little brother of Northern Europe, what kind of motivation could hide from the European hegemon?

Hoffman didn't dwell on this: "In fact, everyone wants peace, because the overall situation of the Axis victory is now decided, and everyone will not suffer for peace under the current pattern, do you agree?" ”

Of course, King Minoru Higashikure Palace nodded: he had dreamed of peace in the current situation, and now that Japan was overwhelmed, he wanted to stop and engage in construction.

"The country proposes a clause that the two sides can seek peace through their own channels, but the terms should be communicated to the allies, and the Axis system must not be undermined."

"Of course, of course, I couldn't agree more!"

The round of talks lasted less than half an hour before it ended, and Hoffman personally sent Minoru Higashikuremiya to the door, and then sent a company of guards to surround the Japanese prime minister and return.

In order to create a security system, the Germans ran Cairo to the fullest, and a large number of troops withdrawn from the Eastern Front were transferred to Africa (they would be diverted to South Africa after the conference), and Hoffmann was surrounded by the most elite 1944 Guard Flag Division, with a three-layer defense system inside and outside, and the core inner ring was the Brandenburg troops, so as not to have any accidents. There are now more troops in Egypt than they were when they fought the British.

Hoffman asked Cole, "How promising do you think my proposal is?" ”

"It's hard to say, first, it depends on how Japan fights, and second, it depends on how Horiyoshi and Ishihara Wanji think about this issue." Cole laughed, "At present, it is neither the one in the Imperial Palace nor the prime minister who determines Japan's major policies, but the unique system of coordination between the army and the navy. ”

This comment hit the nail on the head, and the position of prime minister of Minoru Higashikure Palace was carried up by everyone, because he could represent the coordinated interests of the army and navy, and if this article was violated, nothing could be done. Apart from these, his status, prestige, and identity are useful.

Sure enough, as soon as King Minoru Higashikuremiya returned to the hotel, he hurriedly called Horiyoshi: "Hori-kun, the big thing is not good, Germany is eyeing our territory in the Pacific......"

Horiyoshi was unfazed: "Is it to ask or to buy?" ”

"Buy." King Minoru of Higashikure Palace looked at him strangely, "You know? ”

"I guessed it." Horikichi replied lightly, "From the beginning of the French negotiations to buy southern Indochina, I knew that there were Germans pushing behind me, and they were seeking a post-war layout. ”

"How do you reply to this? It hurts too much to refuse directly, if you don't refuse, how can you talk about it later? A lot of it is in absolute defense circles. ”

"What conditions did the Führer make?"

"I didn't say it, I just said that it was good to discuss, and it wouldn't let us suffer." He had told him all about the general scene of Hoffmann's talks, and then grabbed his hair in distress, "This thing is not easy to do, the Germans have too big an appetite." ”

Horikichi listened to him patiently, and after thinking about it carefully, he said, "The Führer actually gave a very important condition. ”

"What?"

"Maintain the Axis Alliance."

"What is this, isn't it the obligation of States?"

Horikichi shook his head: "Your Highness, you and I are not children anymore, this kind of statement is good to hear laughter, but it can't be true." ”

King Minoru Higashikurenomiya nodded: "Also, Germany has no reason to fight with the United States, and its strength is stronger than that of the United States, so it is still easy for them to make peace." ”

"I suspect that the U.S. peace talks with Germany must be underway, and one of the clauses is to abandon Japan." Hori Yoshimichi, "This condition cannot be agreed to by Germany, and ...... must be destroyed"

Although Horikichi said this very hurts his self-esteem, King Minoru of Higashikure Palace is not a hot-headed red deer, he knows the severity and is busy: "This is natural, befriending Europe is the most important purpose of participating in this meeting, the United States has closed the door to reconciliation, and Europe can not have any more accidents." ”

Then the two men pulled out their maps and began to study the territories that Germany was ready to claim.

On the eve of World War I, Germany had a lot of territory in the Pacific, including German New Guinea (including Kaiser Wilhelm's territory, Bismarck Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville, Nauru, etc.), German Marshall Islands, German Samoa, Caroline Islands (including Truk, Palau, etc.), Mariana Islands and other places.

Horikichi pointed out: "There can be a situation here, such as German Samoa is currently occupied by New Zealand, which allows the Germans to negotiate directly, and we don't care; The Caroline Islands and the Mariana Islands were the ruling places entrusted to Japan by the League of Nations, and there were such important anchorages as Truk in them, which must not be handed over; The status of the Marshall Islands is also very important, and it is the backbone of the absolute national defense circle, and it cannot be handed over either. The key is German New Guinea, where the situation is more complicated, the Solomon Islands and Bougainville have been occupied by the United States, and we have no counteroffensive plan in the short term. The key is Bismarck Archipelago and New Guinea, which are relatively large and important......"

King Minoru Higashikuremiya is an army and doesn't understand the geography of the South Seas, but after looking at the map, he basically knows it. New Guinea is now the front line of the confrontation between Japan and the United States, and Rabaul is also in a very important position, with not only a large navy but also nearly 100,000 troops. The Führer came up and said nothing but New Guinea, and it seemed that he was determined to win.

He hesitated and said, "Don't give that?" ”

Horikichi shook his head: "It's not okay not to give, this is not to give, that is not to give, it is equivalent to directly rejecting the German proposal, New Guinea is the largest piece of the German occupation, give this piece and not give it to other islands, there is barely an explanation, don't give anything for fear that it will be difficult to explain, and the Führer is also a person who wants to save face." ”

King Minoru Higashikurenomiya smiled bitterly, he could ignore the issue of face, but he didn't dare to ignore the strength of Germany.

"Prime Minister, I feel like I will be condemned by the heavens in the future......"

"How so?" King Minoru Higashikurenomiya wondered, "Isn't this a discussion......?"

"You know my attitude towards Australia and New Zealand, I have always been against expansion there, and once we hand over New Guinea, our road to Australia and New Zealand will be cut off, you know what that means?" Horiyoshi said, "I not only gave up New Guinea, but also gave up Australia and New Zealand, what will the country think?" ”

Hearing Horiyoshi say this, King Minoru Higashikumiya's face also became serious, and he couldn't help but shout: "Does Germany want to control Australia and New Zealand?" ”

"It may or may not be." Horikichi smiled, "Now Britain is an ally of Germany, Australia and New Zealand are British Dominions, and it is not necessary for Germany to come forward in person to control Australia and New Zealand, and it is enough to bring Britain out...... Oh, bring the London government out, now there are two Britons. ”