"Lord Yamagata, if we don't agree to the conditions of the Germany people, they will continue to launch attacks. By then, how many of our cities will be destroyed by them, and how many people will die under their cannons!" Kato Takaaki was worried.
"It is completely worth paying a certain amount of losses for the Empire's dominance. The Germany people have no supply base in Far East. All supplies for their fleet come from a few transport ships. They will definitely not be able to hold on for long in Far East!" Oka Ichinosuke said.
"The Germany people are not fools. They can send more transport ships to Far East. Although the Germany people are about to launch an attack on British mainland. But "Yes, with Germany's strength, there is no problem in attacking us at the same time. By then, Empire will pay an unimaginable price for this!" Okuma Shigenobu said.
"Prime Minister, we can think of other ways. No matter what, Southeast Asia we cannot give up. Judging from the information we have, in addition to rich food resources, Southeast Asia also has rich Mineral Resources, and even Borneo occupied by Dutch, have abundant oil resources. If we can occupy it, Empire's take-off will be just around the corner!" Oka Ichinosuke said.
Okuma Shigenobu and Kato Takaaki stopped talking. They knew very well what Southeast Asia's rich resources meant to Island Nation. Lack of resources has become a bottleneck for the development of Island Nation. If this bottleneck can be solved, Island Nation can indeed soar into the sky. For this reason, these guys in the Army want to take such a big risk.
"However, if we want to destroy the coastal cities in the Empire's homeland and let countless people die under the gunfire of Germany people, the price would be too high!" Okuma Shigenobu's attitude became somewhat relaxed.
"Let people living in coastal areas evacuate. Even if those cities are destroyed by Germany people, we can still rebuild." Oka Ichinosuke said.
"What if Germany people won't compromise even then?" Kato Takaaki asked.
"The Army is stepping up its efforts to plunder the wealth of Southeast Asia. We can secretly send some merchant ships to transport the wealth back. The coastline of the Empire is so long. If the Germany people want to block our coastline, it is simply impossible to rely on their Expeditionary Fleet. If we can get as much resources and wealth from Southeast Asia as possible, we can make up for the losses. In this way, even if we have to give up Southeast Asia in the end, we will still make a profit." Oka Ichinosuke said.
It would be great if we could truly capture Southeast Asia. But Oka Ichinosuke and others also know that it will be very difficult. So, they had to prepare for the worst.
Now, those Japanese Army troops dispatched to Southeast Asia have completely turned into bandits. They systematically robbed and plundered the wealth and resources of the entire Southeast Asia, in order to prepare for the defeat of Southeast Asia.
"In addition, we can also think of other ways. For example, we can bargain with the Germany people based on their conditions. We can return the Pacific Ocean colonies to them, but Southeast Asia It belongs to us. In other words, giving up part of Southeast Asia, even if only keeping part of Southeast Asia, is very beneficial to the Empire!" Yamagata Aritomo also said.
"Lord Yamagata, Germany people are very tough and give us no room to bargain. Therefore, if we want to negotiate with them on this aspect, I'm afraid it won't work!" Kato Takaaki said.
"Then let's take another approach. Let's take the initiative to ask for help from other countries! Ask them to stand up and speak out, support us, and accuse the Germany people. I think that although Germany is the most powerful country in the world, they also have many enemies. Those countries should not let go of such an opportunity!" Yamagata Aritomo continued.
"Lord Yamagata, you can try this method. But I don't know whether it will succeed." Kato Takaaki said.
"Whether it will succeed or not, you have to give it a try to know. The importance of Southeast Asia to the Empire is self-evident. No matter how hard you work for this, it is still necessary!" Yamagata Aritomo said.
"Hi, Lord Yamagata." Kato Takaaki said immediately.
"Except for Germany, the only big countries in the world are United States and Austro-Hungarian Empire. Ottoman Turkish Empire has declined, France and Italy has become a defeated country. It should be difficult to protect itself now. Therefore, if we ask for help, we can only ask United States and Austro-Hungarian Empire." Okuma Shigenobu said.
"Austro-Hungarian Empire is an ally of Germany. Will they oppose Germany?" Oka Ichinosuke asked.
"Before the war broke out, or before the end of the war, Austro-Hungarian Empire was indeed an ally of Germany. However, after the war against Russia, France and Italy, the relationship between the two countries has sharply It has worsened. The Germany people have almost monopolized the interests of the peace treaty signed by Russia and France, and Austro-Hungarian Empire has gained nothing. Even the loss compensated by Italy is. Germany people account for the majority, and Austro-Hungarian Empire only gets a small amount of benefits. In addition, Crown Prince Karl of the Austro-Hungarian Empire also hates Germany very much. After the death of Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph, the alliance between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Germany will probably be terminated," Kato Takaaki explained.
"Then, we must seize this opportunity and let more people support Empire!" Yamagata Aritomo said.
"Hi, Lord Yamagata!" Okuma Shigenobu and Kato Takaaki nodded quickly.
"As for United States, their relationship with Germany is also very bad. After the fall of Britain, France and other countries, United States has become the only powerful country that can compete with Germany. In this war, United States also gave Germany people are in trouble. But unfortunately, Germany people have solved these problems with their strong strength. If we can get the support of United States, then Empire's situation will be much better." Kato Takaaki continued.
"Well, Americans has a lot of money. Although they suffered a lot in this World War. However, their background is still one of the powerful countries at that time. We need to try our best to win their support!" Yamagata Aritomo said.
"Hi, Lord Yamagata. We will try our best." Okuma Shigenobu and Kato Takaaki replied.
Next, Island Nation's Cabinet issued an order to evacuate residents of coastal cities. At the same time, the ambassador in United States and the envoys in Switzerland also became active.