Chapter 693: Shameless Betrayal
Shigenobu Okuma, a veteran and prime minister of the island country, was completely caught up in longing, and some people even drooled involuntarily.
Those British colonies are just too good. Compared to the mainland of the island country, it is undoubtedly much better. Although in order to give Germany a face, India had to be abandoned. But even if you take the Malayan colony and Burma to Burma, it would be very good. Not to mention, there is still a chance to further attack the Australian colonies. Although the geographical conditions are not very good, the area is dozens of times larger than the mainland of the island country! When they think of that vast territory, these heads of government of the island countries are a little overwhelmed.
The people of the island country have a pursuit of territory from the bones. This is also the reason why after their rise, they continue to wage wars and attack in all directions.
"This method of Saiyuan Temple is very good, it is undoubtedly very advantageous to give up the barren islands of the Germans in exchange for those rich colonies of the British! What's more, being able to take this opportunity to befriend Germany, the world hegemon, is undoubtedly killing two birds with one stone! Masayoshi Matsukata also nodded with a smile on his face, thinking that this method of Saionji Gongwang was very good.
"However, we have an alliance with the British, and if we betray the alliance, we will be condemned by the international community, right?" Inoue was a little worried about this.
"Britain is about to be defeated, and we are not obliged to accompany them into the abyss. What's more, there are no permanent allies between countries, only eternal interests! Xiyuan Temple Gongwang said.
"That's right, as long as the empire can get tangible benefits, even if it damages its reputation because of it, it's completely worth it!" Shan County Youpeng said.
The other patriarchs also nodded their heads again and again. They had already been stimulated by the plan thrown out by the public hope of Xiyuan Temple. Everyone was thinking about how to get more British colonies so that the island nation could gain more territory.
"Okuma-kun, let's do it according to Saionji-kun's method! Dissolve the alliance with the British, find a way to restore relations with Germany, and preferably join the Allies. Then, take the opportunity to declare war on Britain and seize the colonies of the British! Shan County Youpeng said.
"Hi, Your Excellency!" Okuma nodded heavily. He is also very optimistic about this plan. If they can succeed, their current cabinet will win huge benefits for the island nation, and he himself will definitely gain greater importance because of this, and it is not impossible to even become a senator. These politicians in the island countries all regard becoming veterans as their highest goal.
Upon his return to the Prime Minister's Office, Shigenobu Okuma immediately summoned the Foreign Minister, the Tibetan Minister, the Land Minister, and the Sea Minister to inform them of the decision of the senators.
"Abandon the alliance with the British and switch to the Germans. That's a good idea. Germany has replaced Britain as the world hegemon. Becoming an ally of Germany will allow our interests to be assured. It's just that it's very easy to turn your back on the British. But will the Germans accept us? Takaaki Kato was a little worried.
"So, we want to show our sincerity to the Germans. Not only to return their islands in the Pacific, but also to promise to secure German interests in Asia. After all, they are too far away from Asia. It will be very difficult to secure interests in Asia. Only we can give them assurances. What's more, our goal is nothing more than some colonies of the British, and we can give up even such a rich colony as India. Doesn't this make the Germans understand our sincerity? Shigenobu Okuma said.
"Well, Your Excellency Prime Minister, I'll let our diplomats give it a try!" Although Takaaki Kato thinks that some are too taken for granted, he also knows how much it will benefit the island nation if it can be successful.
"Navy and Army, be prepared. As soon as we succeed in forming an alliance with the Germans, we will attack the British colonies immediately! Shigenobu Okuma said.
"Yes, Your Excellency, Prime Minister!" Rokuro Yashiro and Nosuke Okaichi replied immediately. They were very excited and excited, and compared to the German islands in the Pacific, the British colonies, were obviously more enticing.
The next day, Takaaki Kato, the foreign minister of the island, urgently summoned the British ambassador to the island country, Edward.
"Hello, Your Excellency, Foreign Minister!" Ambassador Edward smiled humbly. Originally, in front of the people of the island nation, Ambassador Edward always looked high. However, when Britain lost the battlefield, Ambassador Edward could no longer maintain that image of superiority. Because he found that the attitude of the island people towards him has gradually changed, and he is no longer as respectful as before.
"Your Excellency, please be seated!" Kato Takaaki said expressionlessly.
After a few brief pleasantries, the conversation between the two also got to the point.
"Your Excellency, the Imperial Government has some different opinions about the Anglo-Japanese alliance. So, we have to inform you in advance. Takaaki Kato said.
"Anglo-Japanese alliance? Your Excellency, I remember that there was nothing wrong with our alliance? Isn't it a few years before it expires? Edward immediately began to play dumb. What Takaaki Kato meant, he understands very well. In fact, he was worried about this issue before he came, for fear that the islanders would raise objections to the Anglo-Japanese alliance. After all, Britain is now in decline and is no longer enough to be feared by the islanders. It is understandable that the islanders would have other thoughts. However, if the islanders also betrayed, it would be a heavy blow to the British Empire, and it would even threaten the interests of the British Empire in the Far East. Edward has been ambassador to the island country for several years, but he knows the greed of the island people very well.
"No, Your Excellency, Ambassador. The Reich government believed that Britain was about to lose the European War. As a result, Britain was no longer in a position to fulfill the Treaty of Alliance. Takaaki Kato said.
"No, the war of the British Empire in Europe has nothing to do with our allies!" Ambassador Edward objected, their hearts sanking, and he knew that the islanders were going to be serious this time.
"I'm sorry, but the Imperial Government has decided to contact the alliance between our two countries from now on." Takaaki Kato said directly.
"Damn! You are tearing up the Treaty of Alliance, betraying the British Empire, and it is a shameless act! Someday, you'll pay for it! Ambassador Edward said angrily, then violently pushed open the door to his office and left in a rage. He knew that in the case of the iron-hearted people of the island country, it was useless to say more.