The establishment of overseas provinces is just a flash of inspiration for Long Yufei. However, it now seems that this can indeed bring great benefits to the Empire. The four islands of Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and Crete together add up to more than 66,000 square kilometers, which is not a small area. Although it was a little too far away from the empire itself, the empire was still able to easily connect with these territories thanks to convenient sea transportation. In addition, the geographical location of these islands is very important, which is suitable for the deployment of the Imperial Navy. Therefore, the establishment of overseas provinces is beneficial and harmless for the empire.

"Your Majesty, if you establish an overseas province, this may not be a problem. However, if you want to emigrate to overseas provinces, I am afraid that it will be a little difficult. The soil of the several islands in the Mediterranean Sea is not fertile, and the conditions are undoubtedly much worse than those in North America and other places where immigrants can be immigranted, which makes it difficult to attract the people of the empire. Prime Minister Lin Zihao said.

Long Yufei nodded, after the end of the world war this time, the territory controlled by the empire rose further. The subjects of the empire had a wider choice of immigration destinations. The small islands in the Mediterranean Sea are not very attractive.

"In the early days, military management could be carried out. The families of the Navy, Marines, and Army units stationed in overseas provinces were relocated. Slowly, the population grew. As long as there are millions of people on these small islands, then the empire's rule here will be secure. "With the empire's huge population base, as long as the conditions are right, it is not too difficult to immigrate millions to overseas provinces.

Hearing Long Yufei say this, Imperial Prime Minister Lin Zihao didn't say much. Immigration to overseas provinces. It's just a trifle.

And the Chief of the General Staff, General Sun Hao, is already secretly plotting. How many troops need to be stationed in the overseas provinces to protect the interests of the empire. The Navy definitely wants it. Several islands in the Overseas Province could provide excellent bases for the Imperial Navy. With the help of these islands, the Imperial Navy could control the entire Mediterranean. Marines defending the island are also essential, and if necessary, they will launch attacks on the surrounding enemy. In addition, there are also a lot of army units stationed. After all, the overseas provinces were far from the empire's proper. The enemy is so close that it will be difficult for the Empire to come to the rescue in the event of an enemy attack. So. In parallel with the deployment of a strong navy in the overseas provinces, it is also necessary to deploy an army force.

"Thirdly, the Italians must limit their military strength and not have a powerful navy, the strength of which must not exceed 10,000 men, and not more than 1,500 tons of warships. The total strength of the army must not exceed 50,000! Long Yufei continued. The geographical location of the Kingdom of Italy was too important, and if the Kingdom of Italy had strong military power, it would pose a great threat to the overseas provinces of the Empire. Don't say anything else. If the Kingdom of Italy had ceded Sicily to the Empire, there would have been only a strait between the two countries that was only three kilometers wide. Sardinia and Corsica are not far from mainland Italy. A militarily weak kingdom of Italy. That's what the empire wants to see.

"Your Majesty, this, such harsh conditions. Will the Italians promise? Foreign Minister Wei Yuan's eyes widened. The first two conditions of reparations and land cession did not surprise him. But the latter one. It is also necessary to limit the armaments of the Kingdom of Italy, which must have been difficult for the Italians to accept.

"If they don't accept it. That's okay, the empire can destroy them at any time. Big deal, after destroying Britain, it's better to destroy them again. I think that after the destruction of England, it should be a no-brainer for the empire to destroy the Kingdom of Italy! Long Yufei said with a smile. Although the conditions were harsh, he was not afraid that the Italians would not agree. After all, it was the Empire that now had the absolute upper hand, and the Italians had to agree to the Empire's terms if they didn't want to be destroyed. The Italians already have no choice.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wei Yuan nodded, this time the empire obviously wanted to take advantage of the fire to rob, that is, to completely kill the Italians at one time. However, this time, it is a negotiating table to achieve the goal, rather than using military force.

"Hmmm! Sue the Italians, if they do not agree to these conditions of the Empire, then, wait for war! Even if the empire destroys Britain first, it will destroy theirs next. So that they don't have to take chances. Long Yufei instructed.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Wei Yuan was somewhat sympathetic to the Italians, but in order to keep the country, even if those Italians paid such conditions, they might agree. After all, if you refuse, you mean destruction.

"The General Staff, from now on, is fully engaged in the development of a plan for the implementation of a war against the British. Within a month, an attack on Britain was to be launched. Before the end of this year, Britain must be completely defeated! Long Yufei said. Britain is the most important country in the North Atlantic military alliance and the last enemy of the empire. After defeating Britain, the Empire's position as the world hegemon was truly justified.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Chief of the General Staff, General Sun Hao, nodded. One of the most important purposes of his return from the Eastern European Plain was to draw up a plan for the war against the British. The Western European theater of operations will be responsible for the war against Britain. Lieutenant General Liu Zhongming, chief of operations of the Imperial General Staff, will become the commander-in-chief of the operations against the British. In addition to the full cooperation of the navy, the army is also mainly a unit in the Western European theater. In addition, some allies will also participate in the attack on Britain. Whether it is the Kingdom of Spain or the Kingdom of Belgium, they all have enmity with the British, and they can just take advantage of this opportunity to seek revenge on the British.

Wei Yuan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire, immediately issued an order to Liang Botao, the Imperial Minister in Switzerland, who was far away in Switzerland, and sent all these conditions of the Empire to the Empire. When Minister Liang Botao saw these conditions proposed by the empire, the whole person was also dumbfounded. There is no doubt that these conditions put forward by the empire are more harsh than the other. But, as determined on the part of the Empire, the Italians seemed to have no other way but to accept the terms of the Empire. After all, if there was a war, the Italians would not have the slightest chance of winning. Otherwise, the Italians would not have been so eager to sue for peace.

In the evening of the same day, Liang Botao, the Imperial Minister in Switzerland, and Amelio, the Minister of the Kingdom of Italy in Switzerland, held talks.

"Your Excellency, my country is ready to accept the request of the Kingdom of Italy for peace talks. However, you should be aware of the cost and impact of the Kingdom of Italy's betrayal of the Alliance to the Empire and the Alliance as a whole. For this, the Kingdom of Italy must make reparations! Minister Liang Botao said sternly. Indeed, in the minds of the people of the Eurasian military alliance, the Italians are a shameless betrayer. If it weren't for the Italians, the Asian-European military alliance would have defeated the North Atlantic military alliance long ago. The Italians now see that the situation is not right and want to ask for peace, how can there be such a cheap thing!

"Your Excellency, I understand that. As long as peace can be achieved, the Kingdom of Italy is willing to pay the price! Minister Amelio felt a little bitter in his heart. The Kingdom of Italy betrayed the Eurasian military alliance because they wanted more benefits. And they believed that the Kingdom of Italy's accession to the North Atlantic Military Alliance would enable the North Atlantic Military Alliance to win the war quickly. That's why they don't hesitate to bear the infamy of betrayers. Who knew that the North Atlantic military alliance would be so unfought? It was defeated by the Asia-Europe military alliance. Even the Kingdom of Italy will have to pay an even heavier price for it.

"Well, this is the condition of our country, you take a look at it first!" Minister Liang Botao smiled and handed a draft full of imperial conditions to Minister Amelio.

Of course, in order to give the Kingdom of Italy room for bargaining, Minister Liang Botao took it upon himself to increase the conditions of the empire a lot. For example, in the first article of the war reparation, the indemnity that the empire hopes to obtain is one billion Chinese dollars, then Minister Liang Botao directly doubled it to two billion Chinese dollars. The bottom line of the empire was for the Kingdom of Italy to cede Sardinia and Sicily to the Empire, and Minister Liang Botao to cede Calabria in southern Italy to the Empire. The limitation of military force in Article 3 remains unchanged.

Sure enough, when Minister Amelio took the draft and looked at it, the whole person suddenly turned pale. Although, he also guessed, the Kingdom of Italy wanted to ask for peace at this time, and the Chinese Empire would definitely raise the butcher's knife in its hand. However, the conditions proposed by the Chinese Empire still shocked him very much. If the Kingdom of Italy accepts these conditions proposed by the Chinese Empire, then the Kingdom of Italy and its demise are estimated to be not much different. Minister Amelio believed that even if such conditions were sent back to China, presumably, he would not be able to get a pass.

"Your Excellency, such conditions are too harsh for the Kingdom of Italy to accept!" Minister Amelio was angry, the conditions put forward by the Chinese side were too harsh, and this was simply a deliberate bullying of the Kingdom of Italy.

"Your Excellency, if your country refuses, then I can only express regret. This is the end of the peace talks! Let's end the dispute by means of war! Minister Liang Botao was still smiling.

Minister Amelio, on the other hand, turned pale. If the Kingdom of Italy is capable of fighting, will they still make a low peace? (To be continued......)

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