This difference in appearance had always been difficult for the German states of Europe to accept. After all, aside from the German states of Europe and East Africa, the Kingdom of Southern Germany in Africa also identified itself as German.
The East African government had no leisure to probe the little calculations in the hearts of the German and Austrian diplomats. The bait directly cast out by Britain and France had stirred up quite a commotion within the East African government.
Logens said, "Britain and France are now in dire straits. They have reached the point where they must trade benefits in exchange for support."
"This fully demonstrates how pessimistic Britain and France are about the course of the war. Under such pessimism, even territory has become a bargaining chip."
"France has already revealed to us that it can hand over several islands in the Indian Ocean, along with colonial footholds in India, to our country. After victory in the war, they can also give Madagascar to East Africa."
"As for Britain, its diplomats have disclosed that if we support the Entente Powers, they can likewise give part of their overseas colonies to East Africa after the war."
Svit said, "Compared with the French, the British clearly have no sincerity whatsoever. They are merely drawing us a pie in the sky. It is certain that these promises will never be honored after the war."
"If we join the Central Powers, what we gain will be entirely different. We will reap the entire Indian Ocean, and even the colonial legacy of Britain, France, and Germany in other regions."
"Therefore, I believe that East Africa will gain greater benefits by joining the Central Powers camp—benefits the Entente Powers cannot offer us."
Logens countered, "Although joining the Central Powers is highly tempting,