"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, the Azores are inherent territory of the Portuguese Republic, and the population will not accept the sale of the Azores by the Government. If the government takes matters into its own hands and sells the Azores, it will certainly cause strong dissatisfaction among the people. In that case, the government will be under very much pressure. "Sidonio? President Pis said.

He clearly did not want to sell the Azores, but in order not to anger Germany, he had to put the blame on Portuguese public opinion.

Vahit frowned, and then said: "The German Empire is very sincere about this, we can buy the Azores for three hundred million marks." Now in the Azores, there is little potential for development. This price is already very fair. ”

Sidonio? President Pais admitted that Portugal is now short of money and has a lot of financial pressure. 300 million marks is already a lot of money for Portugal. Moreover, he believed that if Portugal really intended to sell the Azores, it could go further with Germany. In that case, we will be able to further raise the price on this basis.

Just, Sidonio? Pais really doesn't want to sell the Azores! This would involve Portugal in future wars. If Germany had won the war in the future, it would have been possible for Portugal to gain some of the benefits. But what if Germany lost the war? Portugal, which was tied to Germany's chariot, would definitely become the target of liquidation by the United States and other countries. When the time comes, Portugal will pay a heavy price. Sidonio? Pais still hoped that Portugal would remain neutral, and that the Azores would be in their hands, and that they could sell at a price or even become a bargaining chip for the victors when the situation of the war became clear.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, I need to consult with the Cabinet. However, I am sure that most people will not agree to the sale of the Azores. The Azores are for us an inalienable territory. "Sidonio? Pease said.

Vahit nodded, the Portuguese were reluctant to sell the Azores, which did not surprise them.

"Your Excellency, if your country is really unwilling to sell the Azores, then we have another option, and that is to lease the Azores to us. We are ready to lease the Azores from your country for a period of ninety-nine years at a price of six million marks per year. Vahit continued.

Germany has long prepared two options for the Azores. If you can buy it all at once, it's naturally the best. If you can't buy it, rent it. Anyway, as long as the Azores can be in German hands and can be used as a base for the Atlantic Fleet of the German Navy.

Sidonio? Pais couldn't help but be even more worried, and Vahit proposed a second option, albeit a lend-lease, but he sensed that Germany wanted to win the Azores. If Portugal really refused, then this would inevitably anger Germany. What are the consequences of this, Sidonio? Pais couldn't have imagined it.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Minister, I will discuss it with the Cabinet and will definitely give you an answer as soon as possible!" Sidonio? President Pis said.

Vasit nodded, he also knew such a big thing, even if Sidonio? Pais is both president and prime minister, and it is impossible for him to decide alone. Vahit was confident that Portugal would make the right choice under strong German pressure. If they refuse, the consequences will be severe. Although it is unlikely that Germany will directly use force against Portugal for this purpose, the use of other means of suppression is enough to make Portugal unbearable.

Next, Washit, led by officials sent by the Portuguese government, toured around Lisbon. The Portuguese government, on the other hand, urgently consulted the Germans' demands.

"Gentlemen, the Germans, this time, are coming precisely for the Azores. They want to be able to buy the Azores, or lease the Azores. What can we do about this? "Sidonio? President Pais's face was full of sadness.

The other high-ranking officials of the Portuguese government did not look good one by one. Germany is the world's hegemon and is within easy reach. Now, Germany has formally put a demand to buy or lease the Azores, which is undoubtedly putting great pressure on the Portuguese government. Portugal, of course, did not want to sell the Azores to Germany or lease them to Germany if it could. But will they be able to refuse? If it refuses, it will probably bring disaster to Portugal.

"Your Excellency the President, the geographical location of the Azores is so good that for many years it has been coveted by other countries. At a time when the British Empire was dominating the world, the British wanted to take the Azores from us. If it weren't for our close relationship with the British, perhaps they would have done it a long time ago. Now, the Germans, having replaced the British Empire as the world hegemon, have once again turned their minds to the Azores. Our strength is too small, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold the Azores at all! Foreign Secretary Fidel Castro said.

"Yes, Your Excellency. The confrontation between Germany and the United States is becoming more and more intense. The Germans wanted to have an advantage in the confrontation. So, they want to build a military base on the Azores. In this way, they will be able to gain an important forward base in the Atlantic, and they will be able to expand their influence into the middle of the Atlantic. When the time comes, the Americans will be at a disadvantage. This time, since the Germans have already made a request, I am afraid it will be difficult for them to dispel this demand. Said the Minister of the Navy.

"But if we really sell or lease the Azores to the Germans, we will be on a German ship. Although Germany is now very strong, the United States is also not weak. It is difficult to say who will win the war in the future. If we accede to the Germans' demands and they win the future war, we will be able to maintain our close relations with Germany. But what if the Germans lost the war? I'm afraid the Americans will never let us go. The Secretary of War said.

Sidonio? President Pais's brows couldn't help but furrow together. Obviously, this is a dilemma for him and the Portuguese government, which is directly related to the future of Portugal! The slightest carelessness could bring disaster to Portugal.