"Your Excellency, German Empire is sending a note to your country to immediately return Empire's colony on Pacific Ocean. At the same time, all troops sent to Southeast Asia will be returned to your country. Otherwise, Empire's attacks will continue. By then, your country should be very clear about what the consequences will be!" Jacob, the ambassador of Germany to Switzerland, stood proudly in front of Island Nation's former ambassador to German Ambassador Uchida Kosai, announcing Deutsch the Empire's Conditions.
Uchida Kosai, on the other hand, looked sad and angry. He had already learned about the tragic defeat of Combined Fleet. Although this result was difficult for him to accept, it was reasonable. Having served as a resident at German Ambassador, he knows how powerful German Navy is. Although Island Nation Navy can rule the roost in Far East, it is just that there are no tigers in the mountains and the monkey is the king. Once you encounter a powerful enemy like German Navy, there is no way to defeat him.
"Your Excellency Jacob, your navy is unscrupulously attacking our country's coastal cities and massacring civilians. Is this something a soldier can do? Is this something a civilized country can do?" Uchida Kosai looked sad and angry.
As long as he thought of several Island Nation cities being destroyed at the hands of German fleet, and countless Island Nation people died under the fire of Germany people, he would be very angry. If possible, Uchida Kosai would like to kill this guy in front of him and avenge the Island Nation people who died. But he knew if he did. Then, what awaits Island Nation will be an endless war, and Island Nation will pay a heavier price for it.
"Your Excellency, you brought this all upon yourself! German Empire has warned you. Don't reach out for things that don't belong to you. However, your country seems to have turned a deaf ear to the Empire's warning. That's why there is such a result!" Jacob looked contemptuous. He didn't take Uchida Kosai's accusations seriously at all.
"Aren't you afraid of accusations from the international community? Although German Empire is the most powerful country in the world, other countries will never watch German Empire act recklessly!" Uchida Kosai said.
"Really? Your Excellency, I would like to advise your country not to go against the Empire. Because if you continue to refuse to accept the Empire's Conditions, you will pay a greater price for it!" Jacob said nonchalantly.
What German Expeditionary Fleet did in Island Nation is not unknown to other countries in the world. However, so far, no country has stood up to speak out for Island Nation or accused Germany. On the one hand, of course, he is afraid of the power of Germany and is afraid of getting burned. On the other hand, in the eyes of mainstream countries, Island Nation is not considered a powerful country at all. It's not a big deal if some Island Nation people die.
Jacob then left, leaving only Uchida Kosai cursing continuously.,
Uchida Kosai left Germany people's request to report to the country. He knew that the country must make a choice as soon as possible. If it is delayed for a longer period of time, it may cause more losses. This is not a good thing for Island Nation.
Island Nation Foreign Minister Kato Takaaki immediately reported to Prime Minister Okuma Shigenobu after receiving Telegram from Uchida Kosai.
"Prime Minister, Germany people have warned us again. If we don't return their colony and withdraw from Southeast Asia, their attacks will continue!" Kato Takaaki looked anxious.
"Baga! Do the Germany people still want to attack our coastal cities? If they do this, are they not afraid of accusations from the international community?" Okuma Shigenobu was very angry. Germany This is a civilized country, how could it do such a thing. Even Island Nation often covers up when doing such things. But Germany people did it upright, which is really despicable.
"Your Excellency, what should we do now? Should we agree to Germany's conditions?" Kato Takaaki asked. He hopes to accept the conditions of Germany. Although Southeast Asia is very important, Empire's local area is equally important! If the Germany people really continue to launch attacks, I don't know how many Island Nation people will die under the gunfire of the Germany people.
Okuma Shigenobu shook his head. "I can't make the decision in this matter. The Army will not agree. Let's go, let's go see Lord Yamagata!"
This may be the sadness of Island Nation's Prime Minister! Although they are the supreme leaders of Cabinet on the surface, they must seek Elder Statesmen's consent on major matters related to the national destiny. If the elders do not agree, it cannot be implemented. Even if Elder Statesmen is willing, Prime Minister can be replaced.
Kato Takaaki nodded in understanding.
The two of them arrived at Yamagata Aritomo's mansion by car, and then they discovered that Army Minister Okashi no Suke was also there.
"Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, please take a seat." Yamagata Aritomo seemed very calm and did not seem to be anxious about the current tense situation at all.
"Lord Yamagata! The Germany people warned us again through diplomatic channels. They offered to let us return their colonies and evacuate Southeast Asia at the same time. Otherwise, their attack will Keep going. All of Island Nation's economic centers are in the coastal areas. Once those coastal cities are attacked by German fleet, our country will be finished." Okuma Shigenobu said.
"Yes, Lord Yamagata. The previous attack by the Germany people has destroyed our three cities and caused tens of thousands of casualties. If the Germany people continue to attack, we don't know how many casualties it will cause." Kato Takaaki also said.
Yamagata Aritomo's face looked a little unsightly. Southeast Asia's wealth made him want to stop. If you give up at this time, all your previous efforts will undoubtedly be wasted.
"Baga! Damn Germany people, they actually threaten us like this. Empire absolutely cannot accept their threats. Southeast Asia, we can't quit at any cost! What's at stake here is the real rise of the Empire!" Oka Ichinosuke cursed.
Okuma Shigenobu and Kato Takaaki's hearts began to sink involuntarily. They knew very well that the words Oka Ichinosuke represented the meaning of the Army. Yamagata Aritomo As the boss of the Army, he will definitely respect the Army's opinions.
"Southeast Asia is indeed very important to the Empire. Empire finally seized this golden opportunity and captured Southeast Asia. If because of this, It would be a pity to give up. If possible, we must do our best to ensure control of Southeast Asia. This will be crucial for the Empire!" Yamagata Aritomo said. He also doesn't want to give up Southeast Asia.