Berlin, Germany. The Imperial Palace.
In the office of Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire, the Empire's Military and Political Ministers had gathered. Though the war had already been won, a mountain of affairs still needed to be arranged. Defeating the enemy and securing victory in war was merely the first step. What mattered most was fully digesting and absorbing the gains won through the war.
"Gentlemen, the war is essentially over. At the very least, no large-scale war will break out for quite some time. The Empire endured untold hardships and paid an enormous price to achieve victory in this war. From this day onward, the Empire has officially replaced Britain as the new hegemon of the world!" Qin Tian said with a smile.
The other Military and Political Ministers were all smiling as well. Defeating Britain and seizing the throne of world hegemony from beneath Britain's backside had always been the Germans' dream. They had striven toward it for decades. God had blessed them: under the leadership of their wise Emperor, they had finally defeated the British and become the new world hegemon, just as they had wished.
"Your Majesty, the Empire will be a hegemon even more powerful than the former British Empire. Unlike the British, who possessed only the world's foremost navy, our army, navy, and soon-to-be-established air force are all the strongest in the world!" Field Marshal Falkenhayn said.
The others nodded repeatedly. They all agreed that the German Empire was stronger than the British Empire.
"Our strength is not limited to the military. In economics, industry, and technology, we have already taken the lead over the entire world!" Prime Minister Bülow said.
"Everything you have said is correct. As the new hegemon of the world, we should naturally lead the world in every respect!"