Including the United States, Britain, and the island nations, including Germany itself, are frantically developing armaments. As a result, international relations have become increasingly strained, and countries have invested more and more in armaments for their own security. In the long run, the finances of various countries will certainly not be able to sustain themselves. Even if Germany gained a lot of benefits from the war and had the largest colony in the world, if it invested too much in armaments, it would also have a great impact on Germany's development.

This made Qin Tian begin to think about whether there was any other way to cool down the current arms race. In this case, it will be beneficial to all countries. Qin Tian was also worried that if the military strength of various countries developed stronger, Germany would probably pay a greater price if it wanted to defeat them and win the war in the future.

"It would be nice if we could convene the Washington Conference and limit the tonnage of each country's navy, as it was in another time and space. Although, in the end, it will definitely be violated, but it will be able to buy a few years. Qin Tian thought secretly.

It's just that Qin Tian also knows that it will be very difficult for this time and space to achieve such a purpose. After all, Germany now has the most powerful military force in the world. If Germany wants to secure its hegemony, it must have absolute superiority over the United States, Great Britain, and the island nations. And the United States, Britain and the island countries will definitely not agree. In this case, it would be impossible for such an arms control conference to go on.

"Whether it works or not, we must always work hard, at least let the world see the efforts made by the empire for peace and improve the image of the empire." Qin Tian made a decision.

Now Germany, although it has become a world hegemon. However, the international image is not very good. On the one hand, it is because Germany has been too strong over the years, defeating those strong enemies again and again in the war. On the other hand, it is the deliberate distortion of propaganda by other countries. As a result, many countries saw Germany as a greedy conqueror and feared that their country would be attacked by Germany. If Germany can call on all countries to convene an arms control conference to limit their arms development, this will undoubtedly make the people of the world see Germany's sincerity.

After thinking of this, Qin Tian immediately convened a meeting in front of the emperor and explained his thoughts to the important ministers of the empire.

When everyone understood what Qin Tian meant, they were dumbfounded, if it was someone else who proposed such a plan, they would definitely think it was whimsical. However, it was Qin Tian who proposed it, so they had to carefully consider their words.

"Your Majesty, the Americans, the British, and the Islanders, will they accept it? I'm afraid it's a bit difficult. Prime Minister Billo said.

"The British excluded that the Empire was at war with them after all. In addition, the Ottoman Turkish Empire and the Kingdom of Italy could be pulled in. Although the two countries do not have much strength, it is still necessary to increase the number of countries in attendance. Qin Tian said.

"Your Majesty, even if this is the case, the United States and the island countries will obviously not agree easily. They all regard the empire as their enemy, and it is their basic national policy to strive to develop military power, and it should be unlikely that they will stop the development of military power. "Admiral Reinhardt? Marshal Scheer also said.

Qin Tian nodded: "I know." But we've got to do it! If they can accept such conditions, it will be better. If they are not willing to accept it, this is not much of a loss for the Empire. My real intention is to change the international image of the empire through the arms control conference, so that people all over the world know that the empire wants peace and wants to work for it. ”

The important ministers of the empire couldn't help but light up. If that's what you want, you can do it. As long as the arms control conference is successfully convened, this will undoubtedly be a very plus point for Germany.

"Your Majesty, then we can invite the United States, the island nations, the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and the Kingdom of Italy to send delegations to Berlin for the meeting. If they accept it, it's great. The development of their military power will be limited. If they don't want to, the Empire can also blame them for breaching the peace. Foreign Minister Vahit said.

"Well, that's it!" Qin Tian said with satisfaction.

"Your Majesty, how are we going to restrain them when we are in the meeting?" Reinhart? Field Marshal Scheer asked. Obviously, the main purpose of this arms control conference is to control the development of navies by various countries.

"The total tonnage of the capital ships of the Imperial Navy must exceed that of the United States and the island nations combined. The tonnage of the Imperial aircraft carriers, again, exceeds their combined. As for the rest, the Admiralty will take care of it itself. Qin Tian said.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid they won't agree to such conditions." Reinhart? Field Marshal Scheer frowned.

Although, now the total tonnage of capital ships and aircraft carriers of the German Navy has surpassed the combined of the United States and the island nations. However, Germany has stopped building capital ships, and the pace of construction of aircraft carriers has slowed down. On the other hand, the United States and island countries are frantically building capital ships, and the construction of aircraft carriers will soon accelerate. In this case, will they take the initiative to limit their own strength? That's obviously unlikely.

"The conditions of the empire are such that if they don't accept it, then forget it. After all, with the identity and status of the hegemon of the imperial world, it is already commendable to be able to take the initiative to limit military strength. Qin Tian said.

"Your Majesty is right, if they continue to expand their armaments frantically, it will also be a great pressure on their finances. If they weren't stupid, they should seize this opportunity that the empire has given them. Prime Minister Billo said.

After all, no matter how rich the United States is, it cannot be compared with Germany. The wealth that Germany harvests from its colonies every year alone is enough to keep Germany militarily strong. But not in the United States. In particular, the British and the islanders also need the support of the United States, which puts the United States under tremendous pressure.

In July 1918, the German government officially issued a statement that, for the sake of world peace, Germany hoped that the major powers would send delegations to Berlin to attend a meeting to control the expansion of military power, so as to ease the tension in the world and maintain world peace.