Chapter 877: Equivalent Exchange
"We want to use Ireland's naval and air bases." Ciric said it very clearly: "Those military bases that were leased to Britain, we want to be leased to Germany. ”
What are the advantages of Ireland for Germany? Of course, it is located in the westernmost part of the entire European continent, and it is a good base for advancement!
If you depart from Ireland, German bombers, which can save hundreds of kilometers of distance, fly directly to the United States, the fleet of the German Navy, and can also get excellent ports.
In particular, Holbolin Island is an island within Cork Bay in the Atlantic Ocean. Choking the north throat of the bay, the situation is dangerous. The depth of the water in the port. It is an important naval base in Britain.
Now, now that Germany has conquered Britain, it is natural to conquer these overseas military bases of Britain as well, and these military bases in Ireland are of great importance to Germany.
Hearing this, Aemon frowned, sure enough, what he was most worried about still happened, Ciric wanted to use his strong military strength to exert pressure on Ireland in a vain attempt to occupy these military bases in Ireland, so Ireland, can it still have independent power?
However, if they did not agree, then Germany could land across the sea and occupy Ireland at any time, and for Germany it was no different from a walk on their doorstep.
For a moment, Emon did not know how to answer, and then he heard Ciric continue to make more demands: "At the same time, we sincerely invite Ireland to join our eurozone, expand the use of the euro, and make our economic and trade better carried out. ”
Two demands, the first is that Ireland lose its independent national defense, and the second is that Ireland lose its own economic power, so what is the difference between Ireland and being enslaved by Germany?
If you come out of British rule and become a vassal of Germany again, then what is the point of your struggle over the years?
Thinking of this, Aemon wanted to refuse, even if it was a war, even if Ireland still fell into the clutches of Germany in the end, it was better than just obeying, and if he wanted to give up his career to Germany, Aemon really couldn't do it.
However, before he could finish his words, he heard Ciric continue: "These are just our suggestions, you can agree or refuse. ”
Ciric did not threaten with German force, he just suggested!
Hearing this, Aemon was suddenly confused, what did Ciric say this for?
"We are very satisfied that Ireland has remained neutral in this war, and now your visit is our friend to Germany, and we will not let him down when it comes to friends." "In exchange, we can keep the territory of Ireland intact," Ciric said. ”
Hearing this, Emon was suddenly moved.
Ireland, the entire island of Ireland, is a big country, has struggled for more than ten years, and now, only Ireland in the south has achieved independent power!
At that time, the British, after conquering Ireland, were already planning for the future, they continued to immigrate their population to Ireland, in the north of Ireland, after years of reproduction, there has been a certain base, they mainly live in the 6 counties of the Ulster Province.
In this process, there are constant conflicts with the locals, but with the protection of the British government, it is definitely the locals who suffer every time.
(Actually, it's mainly a sectarian conflict, so it's not easy to talk about it here.) )
In 1921, after the end of the Irish War of Independence, the Southern Irish Free State was established under the Anglo-Irish Treaty.
Six counties in the northern province of Ulster became Northern Ireland and were given a decision to remain in the Irish Free State within one month of the signing of the treaty, while the Northern Ireland Parliament chose to leave the Irish Free State and remain in the United Kingdom.
After all, almost all of the people in Parliament were descendants of the British past, and only a minority wanted to join the Republic of Ireland.
Ireland became independent, but in the northern part of the territory, it left a regret that Northern Ireland was in conflict for decades to come.
Now, as an important leader of Irish independence, Eamon has always been obsessed with the affairs of Northern Ireland, in his eyes, of course, a complete Irish Republic is more important, the whole island, originally belonged to the Irish, why should he keep a tail?
Politics is all an exchange of interests, Ciric has already set conditions, the Irish, there is no choice.
The solution of the problem in Northern Ireland will make the Irish rejoice, and at the same time, the Irish will also be grateful to Germany, and it is easy to say that Germany needs a leased base.
As long as Germany is stationed in these bases, it will be able to control Ireland, prevent them from rebelling at the instigation of the United States, and protect the western gate of Europe, which is quite important.
At the same time, it is also a plan to dismantle Britain.
Now, Britain has fallen into the hands of Edward VIII, and British Prime Minister Moseley is also the most faithful believer, but these cannot completely reassure Ciric, Britain is a powerful country, this is the lingering shadow in the heart, only let Britain continue to weaken, can it be in the interests of Germany.
The British colonies, Germany will eventually occupy them, and it is better to separate England and Scotland as well, it is the best outcome, and as for Northern Ireland, this is the first step.
Ciric picked up the tea and tasted it slowly, and the entire conference room was silent, only the clock behind it was still clicking.
Although Ireland is a republic and the parliament has the final say, as the father of Ireland, Eamon's words are quite weighty, so to speak, whatever he says, the parliament will agree.
Half an hour passed, and Emmon finally spoke: "Okay, I agree in principle with your proposal. ”
If Germany had threatened directly, Aemond might not have agreed, but now that Germany had exchanged territory, it was already a completely fair and reasonable proposal.
Ireland will regain the north and become a whole country, and at the same time, their military bases will be leased by Germany, and as for the euro, if it is spread throughout Europe, it will also be good for economic development.
He has no possibility of refusing, his interests are at stake, and if he refuses, the ensuing war will not be cost-effective.
Hearing this, Ciric nodded: "Well, Mr. Prime Minister, then after you go back this time, you can refuse the suggestion of the American side." ”
Hearing this, Aemon immediately felt the sweat on his forehead, and suddenly came out, Ciric, he is simply a devil, he actually knows everything! Even the United States is courting Ireland, he knows it!