Hopkins looked at the expressions of several Island Nation ministers and smiled in his heart. This is the mentality of Island Nation people! He knew that it was absolutely impossible for these Island Nation people to refuse this temptation. He has studied these Island Nation people in depth and has already guessed their reactions.
Of course, this is just bait thrown by Americans, in order to make Island Nation people fight with all their strength. Only then will they burst out with 100% combat effectiveness. Otherwise, once Island Nation is cheating, United States will have to bear tremendous pressure. Using Island Nation people to hold back part of Germany people's strength, and at the same time using Germany people to weaken Island Nation. This is undoubtedly US government's strategy. Now, US government is already making plans for the war. If they can win this war, then US government will also be able to gain world hegemony. Other countries will become US government's enemies. Even current allies will become targets of United States's suppression in the future. Not to mention Island Nation, a dog that was already rebellious. United States was wary of them, but he never relaxed.
"Special Envoy, South Seas and Australia's rich resources are naturally what we desire. But even if we can defeat the Germany people entrenched there and then mine those resources, it will take a lot of time. So., before that, United States must not have any problems with the supply of our war supplies. Otherwise, it will make it impossible for us to defeat the Germany people! "Fumimaro Konoe is not a fool, and is not easily fooled.
"Of course. Once Island Nation joins the war, United States will fully support Island Nation. This is our guarantee. We all have a common enemy. We also hope that Island Nation can win on the battlefield." Hopkins said.
"Special Envoy, then, when will you join the war?" Fumimaro Konoe asked.
"Our country's war preparations have not yet been completed. However, the current situation is critical, so it should be soon. It is expected that we will join the war by the end of this year at the latest. By then, the Germany people will face a three-front battle. No matter how powerful they are, they will never be our opponents!" Hopkins said.
Island Nation's Cabinet's important ministers all breathed a sigh of relief. After hearing the exact time when United States will join the war, they know that the pressure will be much less in the future. After all, Europe is the focus of Germany. Once United States joins the war, Germany and United States will inevitably break out into an extremely tragic war on Atlantic Ocean. By then, Germany's investment in other battlefields will be relatively reduced. And this is undoubtedly an opportunity for Island Nation. Maybe they can seize this opportunity and easily occupy South Seas and the entire Australia.
"Special Envoy, regarding the distribution of benefits after the war, does US government have any plans?" Fumimaro Konoe asked.
"Prime Minister, that's not the case yet. After all, the Germany people are too powerful, and it will undoubtedly be very difficult to defeat them. Therefore, it seems a little too early to talk about these now." Hopkins said calmly.
He knew that Island Nation wanted to blackmail US government, so he made the distribution of benefits clear before joining the war to avoid US government denying it again after the war.
"Special Envoy, please make it clear first. This will save you a lot of trouble in the future!" Fumimaro Konoe said.
Hopkins nodded, and then said, "Prime Minister, if your country has any requirements, just ask them. Even if I can't agree, I will report it to the country. Our two countries are allies, and now we have a common enemy. There is nothing that cannot be discussed."
"Okay, Special Envoy." Fumimaro Konoe said.
"Special Envoy, we hope that after Germany is defeated, South Seas and the entire Australia, as well as the islands on Pacific Ocean controlled by Germany, To become our territory. In addition, if India wants to become our colony, Middle East Persian Gulf's oil resources must also belong to us!" Fumimaro Konoe said.
Hopkins's face suddenly looked a little unsightly. These Island Nation people really know how to speak like a lion! Such a request has completely exceeded US government's expectations. Are they not afraid that with so many benefits, they will be unable to swallow them all and will they be strangled to death?
"Prime Minister, your country's request is too great. Such a request is unacceptable to US government!" Hopkins shook his head.
"Special Envoy, in order to win this war, Empire will dispatch millions of troops. Many of them will even lose their lives in the war. Therefore, I think the demands we have made are not excessive at all. Republic of America, as our ally, should consider our interests." Fumimaro Konoe said.
Although he also knew that his demands were too much, he paid off the so-called sky-high asking prices. This is true in business, and it is also true in diplomatic negotiations. First put forward harsh conditions, and then the two parties will bargain for a while. If you make a little concession, you may be able to reach an agreement. This also makes the Island Nation government desperately want to obtain more benefits from Americans. This also made them put forward harsh conditions when they proposed conditions.
"Prime Minister, even so, this condition is unacceptable. India, Australia and most of South Seas are colonies of Britain. Although, these colonies are all controlled by The Germany people occupied it. However, the British Empire government has never given up these territories. Britain is also an ally of United States of America. We cannot use the interests of one ally to satisfy other allies." Hopkins said.
Fumimaro Konoe sneered in his heart, of course he knew that this was just Hopkins's excuse. Although, British Empire was very powerful before the last World War, and was once the target of the Island Nation government's tight embrace. However, the current British Empire no longer has its former glory. They lost their homeland and all their colonies except Canada, and now they can only survive in Canada. How can such British Empire be compared with the powerful Island Nation. When a country is weak, it is simply impossible to protect its own interests. All, Fumimaro Konoe directly ignored British Empire.
"Special Envoy, if British Empire can make the same contribution as us in this war, then we can recognize that they continue to own these colonies." Fumimaro Konoe said.