Hopkins knows that the Island Nation people are coveting those colonies, they covet them very much, and they cannot give up. He also knew that the Island Nation people who put forward so many harsh demands were just asking the lion to open his mouth.
However, for the sake of future interests, United States will never go too far with Island Nation, allowing them to gain too many benefits. In that case, it will also be very detrimental to United States. US government doesn't want Island Nation to rise up and become another enemy of United States after finally defeating Germany. Therefore, they must do their best to prevent the rise of Germany.
"Prime Minister, if we can defeat Germany, then South Seas can be handed over to your country. However, your country should not think about other territories." Hopkins said.
"Special Envoy, this is very unfair to us. We will devote all our strength to this war and even mobilize more than six million troops. For this reason, we deserve more benefits!" Seishiro Itagaki said.
Hopkins knows that Island Nation's military has a very large influence in the government. If these guys cannot be satisfied, there will definitely be many problems in the next war. Once it affects the final battle situation and leads to the failure of the war, the consequences will be disastrous.
Hopkins thought about it, and he thought that if Australia could be given to the Island Nation people, it would almost satisfy the Island Nation people's appetite. After all, if Island Nation wants to gain these territories, he must defeat Germany. Otherwise, everything will be just talk.
"Everyone, let's do this. US government can agree that if Germany can be defeated, then South Seas will be merged into your country and become your country's territory. Australia will also be Your country comes to rule. But India, this is Britain's most important colony, and British government cannot give it up," Hopkins said.
The important ministers of Island Nation's Cabinet whispered among themselves, and this result has satisfied their psychological expectations. Therefore, it still satisfies them.
"Special Envoy, where is Middle East? We need a lot of oil!" Fumimaro Konoe said.
"The oil in the South Ocean is enough for the island country. The oil in the Middle East is completely unavailable to your country. Besides, I can tell you clearly that the British government has promised to hand over the Middle East to the US government after the war. However, I can make the decision. If your country is indeed short of oil, the US government will sell oil to you at a low price. Even your country's capital can participate in the development of oil in the Middle East." Hopkins said.
Fumimaro Konoe nodded. This result undoubtedly made him very satisfied. If South Seas has amazing oil reserves, then Island Nation will not be short of oil in a short time. After all, Island Nation Most of the current oil is consumed by industry and the military. The number of private motor vehicles is very low and does not consume much oil. Even if it develops in the future, it will be decades later.
"However, Prime Minister. Your country must ensure that it does its best in this war. US government does not want anyone to preserve their strength in the war. Because in that case, everyone will suffer losses in the end. Once the war is lost, the consequences will be unimaginable!" Hopkins reminded with a serious face.
If Island Nation people dare to play tricks during the war, then US government will definitely use this as an excuse to regret it after the war is over. By then, it will be impossible for Island Nation people to obtain so many benefits.
"Of course, Special Envoy, we know very well what kind of war we are going to face next. Germany is our sworn enemy of life and death, and we will definitely try our best to defeat Germany. Because, if we cannot defeat Germany, the last ones to be destroyed will definitely be us!" Fumimaro Konoe said.
Hopkins nodded, it would be great if Island Nation people could fight this war with all their strength. Island Nation's military strength is enough to cause Germany a lot of trouble. This is also the reason why US government has been conniving with Island Nation. Otherwise, they will never support Island Nation again and again.
"Special Envoy, our government has another request." Fumimaro Konoe said.
"What's the request?" Hopkins looked very confident. He had also expected that in addition to territorial requirements, the Island Nation people would definitely have other requirements. After all, this is a war in which the fate of the country is at stake!
"In terms of the distribution of war reparations after the war, our government believes that we must get at least 30% or more!" Fumimaro Konoe said.
Hopkins couldn't help but frown. He didn't expect that Island Nation people would pay attention to this aspect.
After the last World War, Germany won the war and plundered a large amount of war reparations from the defeated countries. It is precisely because of these war reparations that Germany has once again achieved rapid development in the more than 20 years after the war. This has made other countries lose hope of competing with Germany, so that they have to unite to deal with Germany.
There is no doubt that if Germany can be defeated this time, the victorious country will kill Germany's people ruthlessly and plunder enough war compensation. However, US government is determined to win this war compensation. After all, US government was already heavily in debt. The support provided to other countries also costs money! They also hope to plunder enough wealth from the defeated Germany to save United States's economy that is about to collapse.
"Thirty percent is too much. US government cannot agree. After all, United States also paid a huge price in this war." Hopkins said.
Next, Fumimaro Konoe and Hopkins started bargaining. They were like hawkers in the vegetable market. You advance and I retreat. After a heated exchange, they settled on the amount at 20 percent. This amount only just meets Island Nation's inner expectations.
Hopkins can be regarded as accepting these conditions put forward by Island Nation, which makes Island Nation very satisfied. Especially after Hopkins asked for instructions from China, President Roosevelt approved Hopkins's request and fully agreed to transfer South Seas and Australia to Island Nation after the war, and at the same time allocate 20% of the war reparations.
United States and Island Nation, completely agreed. Both countries hope that they can have a happy cooperation in future wars.