"Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Kumamoto, Fukuoka and Kitakyushu, a whole eight cities have been destroyed by the bombardment of Germany people. Millions People are displaced. No one knows where the Germany people will attack next. Maybe they will attack Tokyo. Otherwise, Empire will not be able to bear it!" At the Cabinet meeting, Island Nation's Prime Minister Okuma Shigenobu looked sad. All this is undoubtedly a disaster for Island Nation. He didn't know why it turned out like this. All this seemed to be out of their control.
Island Nation's Cabinet's other senior officials all looked very unhappy. They never expected that Germany people would be so cruel.
"This battle can no longer be fought. Until now, it is clear that we are being beaten passively. If this continues, Empire will be finished!" Foreign Minister Kato Takaaki also expressed his opinion.
"Everyone, a large number of people have fled their homes. Now, their lives are not settled. There are also problems with the domestic food supply. If this continues, a large-scale famine is very likely to break out!" Minister of Agriculture and Commerce Oura Kanetake said.
Oka Ichinosuke and Yashiro Rokuro Oi both looked very ugly. They could vaguely feel that the other ministers were very dissatisfied with the military's insistence on not compromising with the Germany people. However, Southeast Asia is so wealthy that they would be unwilling to give up like this! Island Nation's land area is too small, and at the same time it has a shortage of resources and frequent disasters. The fertile and fertile Southeast Asia is undoubtedly very attractive to them. After finally getting Southeast Asia into their stomachs, how could they give up at this time?
"Everyone, the reason why we advocate continuing to occupy Southeast Asia is also for the sake of the Empire's future. I don't need to say more about the fertility and richness of Southeast Asia! If Empire can occupy Southeast Asia, which will be of immeasurable benefit to the Empire. I believe that everyone must be able to see this!" Oka Ichinosuke said.
"Yes, Southeast Asia is indeed very important. However, the problem now is that Empire's homeland is suffering from an unprecedented crisis. If we continue to be stubborn, our homeland will most likely be destroyed. Then In this case, we will pay a greater price for this. Once the local area is gone and the local industrial base is completely destroyed, what will happen even if we occupy Southeast Asia?" Okuma Shigenobu advised. If Southeast Asia can be occupied, of course he will support it without hesitation. But the problem is, in order to occupy Southeast Asia, the price that needs to be paid is too high. This undoubtedly forces Okuma Shigenobu to make a new choice.
"There is nothing in this world without taking risks. If you want to occupy the rich Southeast Asia, you will naturally have to bear certain risks." General Yashiro Rokuro said.
Island Nation Navy and the Army have reached an agreement that this American loan will be used first to develop the Navy. After regaining its strength, the navy fully supported the army's outward expansion. Once the army occupies more overseas colonies, it will in turn support the navy. This caused Island Nation Navy and the Army to put aside their conflicts and begin cooperative operations.
When the navy and army join forces, they can completely influence the entire Island Nation political situation. Even Prime Minister and others have no way to compete with them.
"What if the Germany people continue to attack our coastal cities? Our industrial base will be completely destroyed! The Germany people are only attacking some big cities now. If they attack those small and medium-sized cities, our losses will further increase. By then, Empire will completely fall into the abyss!" Okuma Shigenobu reminded.
He hoped to let Oka Ichinosuke and Yashiro Rokuro know the seriousness of the matter, thereby dispelling their stubbornness.
"Your Excellency, Foreign Minister, didn't Americans say it would happen internationally and condemn Germany people for us? Why is there still no movement yet?" General Yashiro Rokuro asked.
"US government is preparing, it should be a matter of a day or two!" Kato Takaaki replied.
"Then let's wait a little longer! Wait until Americans is launched and then we'll see what happens. If the Germany people can retreat because of this, then it will undoubtedly be the best thing for us!" Oka Ichinosuke said.
So far, they don't seem to have given up on luck.
Seeing this, Okuma Shigenobu and the others had no choice but to say nothing more. Anyway, no matter how much you say, it's useless.
After Oka Ichinosuke and Yashiro Rokuro left, the remaining Cabinet Ministers all looked unhappy.
"Prime Minister, the army and navy have joined forces, we no longer have the power to speak!" Oura Kanetake looked angry.
Originally, the most powerful among Island Nation's Cabinet were Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Finance Minister, Prime Minister Lu and Navy Minister. However, that was when the army and navy were constraining each other. Now, the navy and the army are united, which greatly increases the strength of the military. If Emperor was a person with high prestige, he might be able to suppress it. However, after the death of Emperor Meiji, the successor Emperor Taisho was simply a person with a brain problem. This Emperor is nothing more than a puppet. It is simply delusional to expect him to have much prestige in the hearts of Cabinet Minister people.
"Alas! There is no way around it. The temptation of Southeast Asia is too great. If Empire can occupy Southeast Asia, then we can get rid of the current unfavorable situation in one fell swoop. This will be of huge benefit to the entire Empire!" Okuma Shigenobu said.
Southeast Asia is of great significance to Island Nation. This will solve the bottleneck of Island Nation and give them a pair of wings for development. But unfortunately, it seems that it is too difficult to occupy Southeast Asia now. Germany, which has become the world's most powerful country, will never allow them to get involved in Southeast Asia. This makes it undoubtedly difficult for Island Nation to achieve its goal.
"However, if you covet something beyond your ability, you will pay a heavy price for it!" Kato Takaaki said.
"The navy and army have gone crazy, and they simply cannot listen to what others say. Therefore, our persuasion is of no use at all. I hope Amaterasu Omikami can bless us and get through this difficulty safely!" Wakatsuki Reijiro said.
All Island Nation's Cabinet Ministers are all worried about Island Nation's future.