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The Island Nation Navy had set its sights on the American loan, ambitiously hoping to claim a large share so it could rebuild a powerful fleet. But likewise, the Island Nation's Army had its eye on the loan as well. They too wanted to seize most of it, further strengthening the Island Nation's Army's combat power.

"Lord Yamagata, Lord Oyama. This is a great opportunity for our Army! All along, constrained by insufficient military funding, the Army's size has only been able to remain relatively small. Germany, with the same population as us, has a standing army of as many as 800,000 men—more than three times our previous strength. If we can obtain more loans this time, we can increase the standing army to thirty divisions. Then our influence will grow even greater!" Oka Ichinosuke said with a broad grin, his saliva flying as he spoke.

Yamagata Aritomo nodded. "Army Minister, do not forget that the Germans' economic strength is far greater than ours. They can sustain a standing army of 800,000, even a million men, but we cannot. We simply do not have that much money to support so many troops."

"Lord Yamagata, as long as we can gain a firm foothold in Southeast Asia, we will have enough money to maintain a vast army." Even now, Oka Ichinosuke still could not let go of Southeast Asia.

"The Navy suffered grievous losses this time. They will certainly demand the construction of more warships to restore their strength. We cannot refuse their demands!" Marshal Oyama Iwao said.

"Yes, the Navy's demands truly cannot be ignored. Granted, our relationship with the Navy is not harmonious. But the Navy is also an important force of the Empire. Without the Navy, we can only remain trapped defending the homeland. Therefore, a powerful navy