The defection of the Egyptian Sultan Hussein Kamil caused the British power in Egypt to be uprooted by Germany. During the German attack on Cairo, the Egyptian army directly countered and turned against the water, directly annihilating the British army in Cairo.

In the ensuing battles in Egypt, the Germans became auxiliaries, and the main force became the Egyptian army. In order to secure his rule, Hussein Camille knew that after defecting to Germany, the British would have to be eliminated. Otherwise, he will wait to be assassinated day and night!

Although, the combat effectiveness of the Egyptian army was terrible. However, the main forces of the British army had already been disposed of by the Germans. Coupled with the fact that these Egyptians were adapted to the terrain here, this made them perform quite well in the following battles.

The main forces of the German 8th Army turned to the east and attacked the Suez Canal. This canal is undoubtedly the most important in all of Egypt. More than anything else, this important waterway connecting East and West is the most important thing.

If Germany takes control of the Suez Canal if Germany already controls Gibraltar. That would be tantamount to blocking the end of the Mediterranean. It can be said that the whole Mediterranean is under the control of Germany. If Germany wanted to, they could even cut off trade between East and West at any time.

And, of course, take a detour to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa. It's just that that would be very troublesome. Now most of the ships go through the Suez Canal.

The British army was in the Suez Canal and there were not many troops left. In the face of the German attack, they simply could not resist. However, when the British army retreated, they planted a large amount of explosives on both sides of the canal. Unable to hold out and had to retreat, the British detonated these explosives. The banks on both sides of the canal have been blown up in many places. As a result, after the Germans took over the place, they had to send people to repair it.

Even so, the Battle of Egypt ended with a German victory. Although, the British carried out a dying throes, but it was not of much use at all. After all, the Suez Canal is not like the Panama Canal, which consists of locks and the like. If the locks and other major structures were blown up, as was the case in the Panama Canal, it would be a long time before the canal could be reopened.

"Your Majesty, the 8th Army has completed the battle for Egypt. The whole campaign took only half a month. Admiral Ludendorff plans to give his troops a week's rest while waiting for logistical supplies before marching to the Middle East! Marshal von Falkenhein reported.

Qin Tian nodded, this time the German army's attack on the British colony could not be completed in a short time. That will take a year or two. Qin Tian also knew that this was not in a hurry. What's more, fighting in North Africa, although the enemy's strength is not strong, they need to fight against the harsh climate. The heat, drought and wind-blown sand will be difficult for German soldiers who have not adapted there. The non-combat attrition caused by the lack of adaptation to the soil and water is even greater than the losses in the war. Under such circumstances, it is undoubtedly important to slow down the pace of the offensive and ensure the combat effectiveness of the troops.

"The military and the government, in Egypt, need to cooperate with each other to make sure that we control Egypt. At the very least, Egypt has to become a dog that we have. We let them bite whomever they want, and they bite whomever they want! Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The military ministers of the empire all replied.

"Your Majesty, the British, while retreating, blew up both sides of the Suez Canal with a large amount of explosives. At present, the navigation of the canal has not been affected much. However, further repairs are required. Prime Minister Billo said.

"Let's set up a special canal management company to be responsible for the maintenance and management of the canal. Tell the Sultan of Egypt to make sure the canal is secured. In this case, we can give him 20 percent of the annual canal navigation fee. Qin Tian said.

Although Germany was strong, it was too far away from the canal. If the Egyptians had made a little move on the canal, Germany would have really little to do about it. A small share of the profits to the Egyptians would also allow them to devote themselves to the affairs of the canal.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Bilo nodded, of course he understood this truth.

"Your Majesty, we cannot leave the Egyptians entirely in charge of the defense of the canal, we must have our own armed forces. This will not only allow us to station a force in the Canal Zone, but also ensure our control over Egypt. In the event of an unexpected change in Egypt, we can send troops immediately. Von Falkenhein suggested.

Qin Tian thought for a moment, and then said, "Set up a canal security force!" It has ten brigades, each of which is a battalion. Training and equipment are in accordance with the standards of the Army. In this way, a force of more than 10,000 people can not only ensure our control of the canal, but also ensure our influence in Egypt. As for the expenses of this army, it will be paid from the navigation fees of the canal! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Field Marshal von Falkenhein and Prime Minister Bilo both nodded.

"Your Majesty, we have stationed military forces in the canal, and I am afraid that this will cause dissatisfaction among other countries. After all, the countries of the world agreed to demilitarize the canal. Foreign Minister Vahit said.

"We don't have troops stationed, it's just a security force, not an armed force!" Qin Tian was obviously playing with words.

Vasit didn't say much, he was just giving Qin Tian a wake-up call. Now that Qin Tian already knew, there was no need to say anything more. Wasit believed that Qin Tian would be able to handle it.

Perhaps, countries will protest because of the presence of German armed forces in the Suez Canal, but is it useful? They simply did not dare to take any substantive action. Therefore, there is absolutely no need for Germany to ignore the protests of other countries. As the world hegemon, Germany is arrogant and unreasonable, and other countries have no way to do anything with Germany.

"Now that Gibraltar and the Suez Canal are under our control, the whole Mediterranean Sea is like an inland lake under our control!" The Minister of the Navy, Field Marshal Reinhardschel, said with some excitement.

After all, those territories on the northern shore of the Mediterranean, although they belong to the States. However, almost all of the lands on the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea became German colonies. The Mediterranean Sea has become Germany's inland lake.