Germany called for Arms Control Conference, which generated an extremely enthusiastic response around the world. The major countries are developing armaments crazily, which originally made other small countries tremble with fear. After all, their national strength is weak, and even if they want to join them, they don't have the capital! No one is sure that after the military strength of those big countries increases, they will attack them before the decisive battle and annex them to enhance their own strength. If that's the case, they won't be able to resist at all!
Now, Germany, the world hegemon, has stepped forward and called on all countries to control the development of military power. This is undoubtedly in their interests. Therefore, all countries expressed their appreciation. Even if they are not qualified to participate, if several major powers can really reach an agreement at the meeting and control military power, it will have many benefits for them.
Faced with the invitation from Germany, United States, Island Nation, Ottoman Turkish Empire and Kingdom of Italy, the reactions were different. Ottoman Turkish Empire is now barely a big country, but the country is relatively poor and its financial resources are tight. There is not much money to invest in military development. In addition to the three Capital Ships previously purchased from Germany, Germany was also commissioned to build two Capital Ships. They are already very satisfied with such naval strength. Attending the meeting this time was just a role to play.
As for Kingdom of Italy, when Germany declared war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Kingdom of Italy seized this opportunity and also declared war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Not only did they send troops to take back Venice and other places occupied by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but they also further eased the relationship with Germany and sided with Germany. Therefore, Germany generously allowed Kingdom of Italy to rebuild the navy.
United States is undoubtedly quite disgusted with Germany's invitation. They finally decided to let go and develop their military strength. However, Germany people made such a request. US government originally wanted to refuse, but after seeing the voices of other countries around the world, they knew that if they refused, the Germany people would definitely put the label of destroying peace on their heads without hesitation. Therefore, US government had no choice but to say that it would send a delegation to Berlin to attend the meeting and was willing to make its own contribution to world peace.
The same is true for Island Nation, especially Island Nation Navy, who finally convinced Cabinet and started preparations for the design and construction of the follow-up Battleship. Now Germany people are jumping out to restrict them, which of course they will not agree to. If they are restricted, how will they seek revenge from Germany in the future? However, since their backer United States expressed his intention to attend the meeting, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and attend. However, Minister Island Nation Navy Admiral Katō Tomosaburō has made a statement within the Navy and will definitely ensure that Island Nation Navy's interests are not harmed.
Berlin Conference will be held on September 18th. Delegations from various countries will arrive at Berlin before then.
The main persons in charge of the United States delegation are Secretary of State Bryan and Secretary of the Navy Daniels, and the main persons in charge of Island Nation Delegation are Foreign Ministers Ichiro Motono and Navy Minister Admiral Katō Tomosaburō, The heads of the Ottoman Turkish Empire delegation are Grand Vizier (equivalent to Prime Minister or Prime Minister) Ai Xi and First Sea Lord Fatih Pasha, and the Kingdom of Italy representatives are Prime Minister Orlando and First Sea Lord Francesco.
Since September 10th, these delegations have arrived at Berlin. Island Nation Delegation, which traveled the farthest, arrived first.
Although Island Nation people hated Germany and gritted their teeth, on the surface, they were very respectful. This is mainly because Island Nation people naturally worship the strong, and even resentment is buried deep in their hearts.
Germany's current strong strength is undoubtedly very enviable and even jealous of Island Nation people. If they had such great strength as Germany, they would have already dominated the world.
Within a few days, delegations from several other countries also arrived. The delegations of Island Nation and United States even had a secret meeting. As the younger brother of United States, Island Nation is very self-aware. They knew very well that this time they must be consistent with United States. Only in this way can we ensure that their interests will not be harmed.
"Your Excellency, Secretary of State, what exactly do the Germans want to do by convening an arms control meeting this time?" asked Ichiro Honno, the island's foreign minister.
"The Germans have two purposes for doing this. One is to pretend to be working for peace in order to change their international image. However, everyone knows that the Germans are the biggest destroyers of world peace. The second purpose is undoubtedly to suppress the development of our military strength. Although we are still much weaker than the Germans, our development speed has made them feel threatened. Therefore, they want to suppress us in this way." Brian said.
"We absolutely cannot let the Germany people's conspiracy come true!" Island Nation Navy Minister Admiral Katō Tomosaburō said.
Island Nation Navy has already formulated a series of development plans. They will start construction of two 'Nagato-class' Battleship, two 'Kaga-class' Battleship, and even four more 'Kii-class' Battleship have already begun design. All these will make Island Nation Navy's strength take off. If they are restricted, then their efforts will be in vain. If you want to defeat Germany and take revenge, that is even more elusive.
"Of course we have to oppose the conspiracy of the Germany people. Restrictions are not only restricted to us. Likewise, Germany's military strength must also be restricted. In this case, it is only fair. The Germany people cannot blindly restrict our military. But we don't restrict them, right? In that case, how fair is it? Even if we don't accept their conditions and the meeting cannot reach an agreement, it's not our fault. I believe other countries will recognize the despicable face of the Germany people." Minister Daniels said.
Ichiro Motono and Admiral Katō Tomosaburō nodded repeatedly. Obviously, in this Berlin Conference, they will advance and retreat together.
During the secret meeting between the United States delegation and Island Nation Delegation, the Ottoman Turkish Empire delegation and the Kingdom of Italy delegation were received by German Emperor Qin Tian. The heads of delegations from the two countries even assured Oscar that they would remain consistent with Germany. These two countries can be considered to be close to Germany. They know very well that if they offend Germany, the consequences will be very serious. Besides, they don't have the extra financial resources to develop the navy, so it's not easy to give Germany face.