Island Nation's Army undoubtedly wants to continue implementing the plan, and they are not afraid of German military. In other words, they confidently thought that their combat power could compete with the powerful German military. Therefore, they can't wait to start a war and incorporate those rich colonies into Germany's territory.
"Germany people are indeed too arrogant! They are indeed very strong. Even Britain and French were defeated by them. If If a war breaks out between the Empire and Germany, can we defeat them? Empire's current achievements are hard-won!" Inoue Kaoru is a little worried.
"Sir Inoue, no matter how strong the Germany people are, this is Far East, our home court. The Empire imperial army will definitely be able to defeat them." Oka Ichinosuke is very confident.
"Saionji, what do you think?" Yamagata Aritomo looked at Saionji Kinmochi.
"Yamagata, elders. It is indeed beyond my expectation that Germany people would react like this. However, do we have other options? If we retreat, then Those colonies we obtained on Pacific Ocean had to be returned to the Germany people, and we even had to pay 100 million Mark in compensation, which is quite a lot. More than 50 million yen! Imperial Government cannot afford that much money now, and Empire's subjects will not allow us to use so much money to compensate. Germany people. Tens of millions of the Empire people are still waiting for us to expand the territory for the Empire and let them live a good life!" Saionji Kinmochi said.
Island Nation has a small territory and a large population, which makes the Island Nation people very much hope that the army can win more territory for them and gain greater living space. Once the military fails to satisfy their desire, the consequences will be very serious.
Yamagata Aritomo nodded, and the other elders and Cabinet Minister also looked very serious.
"Originally, we thought that the Germany people would not reject us. But we did not expect that the Germany people would look down on us from the bottom of their hearts. Even if we defeated Qing China, defeated Russia, in West In the eyes of the great powers, we are still a weak country, and no one is willing to listen to our words. No one will pay attention to our requests. Therefore, we must further strengthen our strength!" Saionji Kinmochi continued.
"Our country's territory is small and resources are scarce. It is impossible for us to develop into a powerful country relying on our local resources. Therefore, we must seize more territory. In this way, we will have enough resources for the rise of the Empire, there will be enough land to feed Empire's subjects. Now, it is undoubtedly a good opportunity for the Empire. If you miss this opportunity, you will never have such an opportunity again in the future." Saionji Kinmochi said.
"Yes, Mr. Saionji is right. Now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the empire. Old powers such as Britain and France have been defeated. Although the Germans won the war, their losses will certainly not be small. Especially since they now have to launch an attack on the British mainland. In addition, the troops staying in Europe will There will not be many troops that they can send out to deal with the empire. If the empire tries its best, it will be unrealistic for these troops to go to Europe to defeat the Germans. However, it is still possible to defeat the Germans who have traveled thousands of miles.
"Where is Imperial Navy? Is it possible for Imperial Navy to defeat the invading German fleet?" Matsukata Masayoshi asked.
"Lord Matsukata, Imperial Navy doesn't have the strength to fight against the Germany people yet. Even if the Germany people just randomly send a fleet to Far East, Imperial Navy is not their opponent. The strength gap between the two sides is too big, we can easily defeat them!" Yashiro Rokuro said.
"If we can defeat the Germany people this time, then we will have enough funds to develop the navy. At that time, Empire can allocate a special amount of money to the navy to build more Capital Ships!" Yamagata Aritomo said.
"Yes, sir." Yashiro Rokuro said.
Yamagata Aritomo said this, which undoubtedly means that he has made a choice. That is, even if Germany rejects them, they will still launch an attack on Britain's colony.
"Since the Germany people have rejected us, then the targets of our attack can not be limited to the colonies of the Britain people. The Indochina Colony of French are now owned by the Germany people. Then, we can also attack them. It is also quite rich there." Saionji Kinmochi continued.
"In that case, we will completely offend the Germany people, and we will almost fight them to death! If the Germany people come to fight with all their strength, how can we resist," Yamagata Aritomo frowned.
"The Germany people cannot use all their strength to attack us. At least in a short period of time, they will not send more troops to Far East. In this case, it will give us enough time to develop. As long as we can occupy those colonies and rely on the wealth of the colonies, our strength will also grow by leaps and bounds. By then, we will be based on There is no need to be afraid of Germany people. Therefore, the first battle with Germany people is very important. As long as we can win, Empire will have a more brilliant future. If we lose, then Empire will naturally have no future." Saionji Kinmochi said.
Yamagata Youto nodded. "Indeed, the army that the Germans sent to the Far East for the first time will not be too strong. If the empire can win this battle, then we will be able to rise completely. By the time the Germans send more troops to the Far East for the second time, we will have become stronger. By then, we may not be able to defeat the Germans. Although this is a bit risky. But if it succeeds, the benefits to the empire will be too great. Everyone, should we take another gamble?"
There is no doubt that this is a bet on the entire future of Island Nation. Island Nation people are naturally very fond of gambling. Especially when they win twice in a row, they will naturally think that they can win the third time.
"I agree to bet on the national destiny again!" Oyama Iwao said.
Although Matsukata Masayoshi and Inoue Kaoru are a little worried, they also hope to win in this big gamble. In this way, Island Nation can save a lot of time and develop into one of the few powerful countries in the world. By then, it will no longer be a dream for them to dominate the entire Far East.