"Lord Yamagi, if we don't agree to the Germans' terms, then they will continue to attack. By then, how many cities will have to be destroyed by them, and how many people will have to die under their guns! Takaaki Kato was worried.

"For the hegemony of the empire, it is completely worth paying a certain loss. The Germans had no supply bases in the Far East, and all the supplies for their fleet came from just a few transport ships. They are in the Far East, and they will definitely not last long! Okaichi said.

"The Germans are not fools, they could have sent more transports to the Far East. Although, the Germans were about to launch an attack on the British mainland. However, with the strength of Germany, it is not at all a problem to take into account the attack on us at the same time. When the time comes, the empire will pay an unimaginable price for this! Shigenobu Okuma said.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, we can think of other ways. No matter what, we can't give up on Southeast Asia. Judging from the information we have, Southeast Asia is rich in mineral resources in addition to rich food resources, and even Borneo, which was occupied by the Dutch, is also rich in oil resources. If we can occupy it, the take-off of the empire will be just around the corner! Okaichi said.

Shigenobu Okuma and Takaaki Kato were silent, and they knew very well what Southeast Asia's abundant resources meant to the island nation. The lack of resources has become a bottleneck for the development of island countries. If this bottleneck can be solved, the island nation can indeed soar into the sky. That's why these guys in the Army would want to take such a big risk.

"But if you want to destroy the coastal cities of the empire itself, so that countless people will die under the guns of the Germans. Such a price is too great! "Shigenobu Okuma's attitude has loosened a little.

"Evacuate people living in coastal areas. Even if those cities were destroyed by the Germans, we would still be able to rebuild them. Okaichi said.

"What if the Germans don't compromise even like that?" Takaaki Kato asked.

"The Army is intensifying its efforts to plunder the wealth of Southeast Asia. We can secretly send some merchant ships to bring back that wealth. The coastline of the Reich was so long, and the Germans wanted to blockade our coastline, relying on their expeditionary fleet, which simply could not be done. If we can get as much resources and wealth as we can from Southeast Asia, we will be able to make up for the losses. In this way, even if we eventually have to give up Southeast Asia, we will still make money. Okaichi said.

It would be great if we could truly occupy Southeast Asia. But Okaichi and the others also knew that it would be very difficult. So, they had to prepare for the worst.

Now, those Japanese troops sent to Southeast Asia have completely turned into bandits. They systematically plundered the wealth and resources of the whole of Southeast Asia, in preparation for the defeat of Southeast Asia.

"There are other ways we can think of it. For example, to bargain with the Germans on their terms. We can give them back those colonies in the Pacific, but Southeast Asia will be ours. In other words, giving up a part of Southeast Asia, even if only a part of Southeast Asia is kept, it is very beneficial for the empire! Shan County Youpeng also said.

"Lord Yama, the attitude of the Germans is very tough, and there is no room for us to bargain. So, if you want to negotiate with them on this aspect, I'm afraid it won't work! Takaaki Kato said.

"Then let's take the initiative to ask for help from other countries! Ask them to stand up and speak out, support us, blame the Germans. I think Germany is the most powerful country in the world. However, they have no less enemies. Those countries should not let go of such an opportunity! Youpeng of Shan County continued.

"Lord Shan County, you can try this method. But whether it will succeed or not, it is not known. Takaaki Kato said.

"Whether it will work out or not, you have to try to find out. The importance of Southeast Asia to the empire cannot be overstated. No matter how hard you work for this, you should do it! Shan County Youpeng said.

"Hi, Lord Shan County." Takaaki Kato said immediately.

"The only great powers in the world at that time, apart from Germany, were the United States and Austria-Hungary. The Ottoman Turkish Empire had declined, and France and Italy had become defeated. It should be difficult to protect itself now. Therefore, if we ask for help, we can only ask for help from the United States and Austria-Hungary. Shigenobu Okuma said.

"Austria-Hungary is an ally of Germany, will they oppose Germany?" Okaichi asked.

"Before the outbreak of the war, or rather until the end of the war, Austria-Hungary was indeed an ally of Germany. However, after the end of the wars against Russia, France and Italy, relations between the two countries have deteriorated dramatically. The Germans almost monopolized the interests of the peace treaty signed by Russia and France, and Austria-Hungary got nothing. Even the Germans took the lion's share of the losses reparated by Italy, and Austria-Hungary gained only a small margin. In addition, Karl, the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was also very hostile to Germany. So, everyone thinks that the Austrian Emperor Franz? After the death of Joseph I, the alliance between Austria-Hungary and Germany probably had to end. Takaaki Kato explained.

"Then, we must seize this opportunity even more and get more people to support the empire!" Shan County Youpeng said.

"Hi, Lord Yamasan!" Shigenobu Okuma and Takaaki Kato nodded hurriedly.

"As for the United States, they have very bad relations with Germany. After the fall of Britain and France, the United States has become the only power that can compete with Germany. In this war, the United States also stumbled the Germans. But alas, the Germans solved these problems with great strength. If we could get the support of the United States, then the empire would be in a much better position. Takaaki Kato continued.

"Well, Americans have a lot of money. Although they suffered a lot of losses in this world war. However, they are still one of the powerful countries at that time, and we need to do our best to win their support! Shan County Youpeng said.

"Hi, Lord Yamasan. We'll do our best. Shigenobu Okuma and Takaaki Kato replied.

Next, the Cabinet issued an order for the evacuation of residents of coastal cities, and at the same time, the ambassador to the United States and the envoy to Switzerland also became active.