Chapter 821: Dismemberment of Britain (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
After the fall of London, the German offensive did not stop. Several main corps, began to march to the rest of Britain.
Wales, Scotland and Ireland all sent troops.
Although, in Ireland Germany has already supported Sinn Féin and the Brothers Republicans. However, in the face of the hundreds of thousands of British troops stationed in Ireland, their strength was still too weak. If there is no direct intervention of the German army, they want to take the entire island of Ireland, I don't know how much time it will take.
In the Battle of Canterbury and the Battle of London, the Germans wiped out the main forces of the British army. Although there are still more than one million remnants of the British army, almost all of them are rabble, and they are not even fully equipped with weapons and equipment, and their training is seriously inadequate, and some people can't even shoot guns. In such a situation, how much combat effectiveness can be expected from these British troops?
In the face of the German attack, the remnants of the British army undoubtedly had only one choice, and that was to surrender immediately. In this way, a small life can be saved. Otherwise, the consequences are much more severe.
Of course, there were also a very small number of British troops who chose to continue the resistance, and they fled to the mountains to resist the stubborn resistance. But what awaited them was the encirclement and suppression of the German army. Although some of the British troops survived tenaciously like weeds. However, they no longer pose much of a threat. Overall, Britain had been occupied by the Germans.
In London, the capital of Germany, when Emperor Qin Tian received a letter from Von? After Marshal Falkenhein sent back the telegram from England, the whole body was greatly pleased.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the war began last year, and it has been one year and two months now. Now, it's finally time to draw a full stop! Qin Tian was very happy.
Although, at that time, the area occupied by the Germans in Britain was not large. However, the main forces of the German army have been eliminated, which means that the German occupation of the whole of Britain is already a sure thing.
"Your Majesty, the war is finally coming to an end. Well, we can now focus on the construction of the country and the digestion of the occupied territories! The Imperial Prime Minister was also smiling.
The end of this protracted war finally made Prime Minister Bilow breathe a sigh of relief. Although Germany won the war, it undoubtedly paid a great price for this war. The military spending alone is a huge expense. Even the extortion of a large amount of war reparations from the defeated countries could not make up for this big hole.
Of course, if you take into account the other gains, then Germany still earns. The large territory allowed Germany to expand its living space. The fertile and fertile land of the Eastern European Plain has made it possible for Germany to achieve self-sufficiency in food. The vast overseas colonies would give Germany access to a huge market and a source of raw materials. It is foreseeable that the German industry will take off once again, just like wings.
"Your Excellency, you are wrong. The war is not over, it can only be regarded as the end of a large-scale war. I am afraid that the next small-scale war will have to go on for a long time. "Said the Minister of the Navy, Marshal Count Tirpitz.
"Oh? How so? Prime Minister Bilow was stunned.
"If we want to take all the overseas colonies of the British, it will definitely be impossible not to use force. India, Australia, and South Africa alone had to mobilize a lot of troops to fight down. However, the intensity of the war is not as high as before! Marshal Count Tirpitz said.
Birlow nodded, of course he knew that. The British colonies are still in the hands of the British. Although the British mainland was occupied by the Germans, the Germans had not yet occupied those colonies. The British would not have handed over the colonies to Germany just because their homeland had fallen. Germany wants, can only send troops to rob. Of course, those colonial Germany also had to grab it.
Whether it is India, South Africa, or Australia, they are all rich colonies. Even though Germany has acquired a lot of colonies, it still covets these colonies. It can be said that the main reason why the British Empire was so powerful before and was able to dominate the world was because of these colonies. It was through the wealth plundered from these colonies that Britain was able to maintain its hegemony. If Germany can take all those colonies, then Germany's strength will be further enhanced, and its position as the world hegemon will be completely consolidated.
"Those colonies are so important, we have to get our hands on them, that's not to say!" Prime Minister Bilow said.
Although the continuation of the war means that large sums of money will be spent like flowing water. However, even if it costs more money to take those colonies, it is worth it. Moreover, the war against the British colonies would not be as fierce as the previous European wars, and the cost would not be so large that the German government could not afford it.
"Your Majesty, what are we going to do with the British? Once our troops occupy the entire territory of LinkedIn, we must sign a peace treaty with them. Foreign Secretary Vahit asked.
"Support an obedient British government! After all, Britain has such a large population that it is impossible for us to rule directly. Qin Tian said.
Britain has a population of more than 40 million, although it is less than Germany, but if Germany directly rules Britain, it will definitely encounter endless resistance from the British. At that time, Britain will become a big mud pit and drag Germany directly to death. Qin Tian wouldn't do that kind of thing.
"Okay, Your Majesty, we'll look for the right person!" Vahit said.
"In addition, the dismemberment of Britain can also begin. According to our previous plan, the United Kingdom was divided into three countries, with England, Scotland and Ireland all standing on their own. Let them check and balance each other, and in this way, it will also be easier for us to control the British Isles! Qin Tian said.
Originally, he wanted to make Wales independent, but it was more difficult. In this way, even divided England is very strong. This can be seen in terms of population alone. After the partition, Ireland had only 4.5 million people. Scotland also has only 4.8 million people. England and Wales together are 36 million people! This figure is already four times that of Ireland and Scotland combined.
Therefore, Germany had to prop up Ireland and Scotland, especially their military strength, and let them deal with England. In this way, German control over the British Isles could be ensured.