Chapter 1225: The Request of the Island Country (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
"Ladies and gentlemen, the American envoy is coming soon. So, what kind of demands should we make to the Americans this time? Fumiro Konoe asked.
Although, they all know very well that the Americans have always used the island nation as a dog. However, they definitely don't want this forever. Now the island nations have to go to war, but they want to be able to go to war as allies. And after the victory over the Germans, they were able to share the benefits they deserved. In this way, they will undoubtedly be satisfied. After all, Germany is too strong, and even if the island nation can win this war, the losses will not be small. So, they have to fight for more benefits for themselves.
"Your Excellency, after the war, if we can defeat the Germans. Then the islands occupied by the South Seas and Australia and Germany in the Pacific Ocean must belong to us! In this way, we will be able to have enough room for strategic maneuver. In the future international community, there will be capital to confront the United States! Foreign Minister Kazunari Ugaki said.
If Germany does fall, then the United States will undoubtedly become the most powerful international in the world. In the Pacific Ocean, the island countries and the United States will have great antagonism and even conflict because of the absence of the threat from Germany. The island mainland is too small and lacks resources, and there is little room for manoeuvre. But if they can win Nanyang and Australia, then they have much more room for manoeuvre.
"That's right, Nanyang and Australia must be won. It was our soldiers who sacrificed themselves to snatch it from the Germans. The land has to belong to us. Seishiro Itagaki said.
Combined, the territory of Nanyang and Australia is dozens of times that of island countries. And these areas are rich in resources, which have long made the people of the island countries salivate. If the island nation can occupy these territories, there is no doubt that the power of the island nation will be further enhanced. There may not be no chance of competing for hegemony with the United States in the future.
Although, the island nation has not yet joined the war, let alone defeated Germany. But this did not prevent them from starting to wonder what kind of benefits the island nation would get after the victory.
"The United States should not refuse our request in order to bring us into the war against the Germans. If you can, it's better to get India in your hands as well. The Germans were frantically plundering India's wealth and resources, which made Germany stronger in the last two decades. If we can occupy India, the take-off of the empire is just around the corner. Tibetan Prime Minister Ikeda said.
For India, this rich land, the island country is naturally coveted. It's just that their strength is relatively weak, so that they have no way to occupy India at all, and can only drool on one side. Now, at last, the opportunity has come to defeat Germany, and perhaps to snatch India from German rule.
"We can make India a condition for negotiations with the United States. However, it is estimated that the Americans will not agree. Fumiro Konoe said. He also longed to occupy India, but he knew how unrealistic it was.
"We asked for a sky-high price, and the Americans paid it back. Let's talk to them first! Ikeda said.
Fumiro Konoe nodded.
"Your Excellency, please do not forget that after defeating Germany, you can demand huge war reparations from Germany and its allies. We must get a large part of this huge war reparation! Ikeda continued.
The current government of the island country is already poor and is about to be pants. If they could defeat Germany and then extort huge war reparations from the entire Allied member states, they would not only be able to pay off all their foreign debts, but they would also be able to leave a lot of them. At that time, they will have more money to develop the country's economy and already improve the living standards of the people. Although the island people have a tough personality and bear hardships and stand hard work. However, since the Meiji Restoration, they have been tightening their belts in support of the government. Now they have been suffering for more than half a century, and if they continue to suffer, the people will definitely not be able to accept it. In order to maintain the stability of the country, they must make changes.
Konoe Fumiro nodded: "You can talk about this issue with the Americans." This time we will be the main country fighting against Germany. Even if the Americans had to get a little more, we would have to get at least a quarter of the war reparations. ”
The main countries of the anti-German alliance this time were the United States, Russia, and Britain, and Britain was barely able to get much war reparations. However, the government of the island countries believes that they are the main force on a par with Russia. So, they deserve a quarter or more. Of course, the United States, as the leading big brother and at the same time the master of the island people, should receive more war reparations after the war, and that is also a matter of course.
"Your Excellency, in addition to the distribution of benefits after the war, the Americans also need to support us in the best possible way during the war. Once the war begins, the consumption of various resources will skyrocket. We need enough steel, coal, oil and other resources. These resources are heavily dependent on the support of the Americans. If these supplies are not supplied in a timely manner, this will seriously affect the combat effectiveness of our army. So, this is absolutely the most important thing. Mitsumasa Mitsumasa Uchi, the prime minister of the sea, reminded.
What I said before was the division of interests after the war, and there was a precondition, that is, Germany must be defeated. Only by winning the war against Germany will they be able to divide these interests. If it is defeated, then everything will be finished. When the time comes, don't talk about those eye-catching interests, even if you want to keep the country, it will become delusional.
"Yes, winning this war is the most important thing. The warriors of the empire went to fight the Americans, and the Americans naturally wanted to secure our supplies. Otherwise, how will this battle be fought? Fumiro Konoe said.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I know everyone's requirements. I'll talk to the U.S. ambassador when he arrives. I am sure that the Americans will accede to our request. As long as we can win the war in the future. Well, the future of the empire will be bright! Fumiro Konoe said.
"The Empire will win!" The ministers of these island countries also have infinite hopes for the future.
In anticipation of the island government, U.S. envoy Hopkins arrived in Tokyo on a transport plane converted from a B-17 bomber.