"Gentlemen, the United States had been defeated by us so easily—this truly exceeded everyone's expectations! It seemed that the United States was nothing more than a paper tiger: strong-looking on the outside, but utterly unimpressive in reality. However, we must not relax our vigilance against the Americans because of this. The United States was, after all, a heaven-favored nation with vast territory, abundant resources, and an advantageous geographical position. Even though they had failed to challenge the Empire's hegemony this time, if the Empire let the United States off now, it would inevitably leave us with a future menace. Therefore, we must seize this opportunity to crush the United States in one stroke. We absolutely cannot give them another chance!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty," the Empire's Military and Political Ministers replied in succession.
"The United States may have been defeated quickly this time, but its industrial strength and military potential must not be underestimated. The US Army alone mobilized eight million troops in this war. If the US Army's combat strength had not been so dreadful, the Empire would likely have paid an even greater price to win this war. Therefore, settling the United States once and for all would be more beneficial to the Empire," First Sea Lord Marshal Raeder said.
"Your Majesty, the Empire has demanded that the Americans surrender unconditionally. Will the Americans accept such a demand?" Foreign Minister Ribbentrop asked with some concern.
Clearly, so long as the Americans still had clear heads on their shoulders, they would not agree to such terms from the Empire. Once they accepted unconditional surrender, it would mean allowing the Empire to carve them up at will.
"That is no longer for the Americans to decide. The situation at the front is extremely favorable to us. I have heard