The Rise of the Empire

"Whether you think I'm unreasonable or not, this is our answer. If you still have this answer when you discuss this issue next time, then you don't have to open your mouth. Because we believe that the colonies in the Far East are more important to your country ! Do you have any questions?" The prince was already very impatient when he said this.

"Are you representing the country or yourself?" Root asked.

"As long as this matter is discussed, whether it is in Germany or in the United States, your opponent is only me. Of course, you can state my paranoia to the Kaiser, but I do not intend to change." The prince replied.

"Conditions can be negotiated. But first we need to convince the Congress that you and the Kaiser can decide everything, but the United States is not determined by the president and me. So I hope you can understand." Rutte decided to ease the topic first.

"In addition, I think that the German Empire should send a high-level delegation to visit the United States so that the two great countries can understand each other. On the one hand, this is the request of public opinion. On the other hand, we need you to coordinate the internal affairs of Germany and our country. The relationship between the major forces in the parliament. Because of economic and trade issues, some people in China do not want to see the United States and Germany getting closer."

This passage is half true and half false. On the one hand, there are indeed pro-British factions in the United States, and on the other hand, the U.S. government hopes to negotiate in the United States, so Rutte decided to send an invitation first.

"I have no objection. And I personally respect General Pershing, who participated in the Boer War in South Africa. I hope to visit his hometown in Missouri again." The prince thought for a while and said.

Unlike the situation in Germany where politics determines the economy, the American economy determines politics. God knows how much the relationship between the United States' participation in the war and Wall Street's concern that Britain and France will not be able to recover US dollar loans after the defeat.

The prince was not afraid of Wilson or Roosevelt's rebellion, because they both had confidence in the prince's hands back then, and they had indirectly helped the Japanese defeat the American fleet back then. No one can be spared when such a big thing gets out. But the President of the United States does not decide everything! So **** decided to go to the United States to coordinate with those congresses, political parties and capitalists in the United States.

"You will be the most honored guest of the United States of America, honorable Bavarian ****." Root said respectfully. Although the first contact between the two parties was not harmonious, it is enough to negotiate the prince's going to the United States. up.

After the meeting, the prince went to report to the Kaiser. It is impossible for this kind of thing to make any progress in the first negotiation without any accidents. After a cursory look at the negotiation record, the Kaiser decided to listen to the prince's opinion on the bottom line of the negotiation. Views.

"Obviously, the Americans are very ambitious. They hope to take over all our colonies in the Pacific Ocean. But the price they offered is too low. It may take a lot of work to reach an agreement," the prince said.

"It's not that our colonies in the Pacific cannot be given to the Americans, but they must be given after the war is over. This is our biggest weight to balance the attitude of the United States. Once we hand over all of them, we will have no guarantee if the Americans turn their backs. No." The prince is quite clear about the strength of the Americans, so everything he is doing now is to ensure that the United States does not directly participate in the war.

"To be honest, I don't believe this kind of statement. Once the war starts, the Japanese will definitely quickly eat up our colonies in the Far East. Do we have to deal with the Japanese together with the Americans in order to fulfill the agreement?" The Kaiser was a little dumbfounded Said.

"Sometimes an attitude is very useful. If the United States or Germany wants to take back the colony after the war, it may be difficult. If the two countries are willing to join forces, Japan will definitely succumb! Americans have money , and by that time, the American and German fleets may have already surpassed the British fleet, and we still have legal principles. Do the Japanese dare to gamble with their own national fortune?"

"And if we win or draw in World War I, Britain and France will certainly not be able to clash with us again for Japan. Well, who else can the Japanese rely on? To fight against the powerful American and German fleets with a tiny place? What are you thinking? Although This is only a possibility, but Japan dare not gamble, because once it loses, it will be beyond redemption. And if we really do this, maybe the Americans are really willing to pay to solve this problem once and for all.” The prince said.

This is a matter of probability. To use a vivid analogy, it is Russian roulette. Only one of the six cylinders has bullets, but if it is not a last resort, most people dare not try it, right? Even if it's just for a try! Because if you lose, the price is your life. Life is only once for everyone! Likewise, a sane government must learn to avoid such seemingly dangerous things.

"Actually, on the other hand, it is not particularly difficult for us to let Japan spit out the colonies it has invaded. Don't forget that Japan is an island country that needs to import a lot of materials to Europe and export corresponding things. We can completely The Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Atlantic Ocean attacked the Japanese transport ships. Even if they could only deal with part of the Japanese transport, the Japanese economy would definitely not be able to bear it. They could only submit. Sometimes wars cannot be successful only by relying on military means to kill the other party.” said the prince.

"That is to say, if we win, it is entirely possible to recover our colonies in the Far East? How sure are you?" the Kaiser asked.

"70%." The prince thought for a while and said. Anyway, it is absolutely impossible for the Japanese navy to go to the Middle East or the Atlantic Ocean to find trouble with German ships. The business in the Far East must have disappeared during the war. If it was gone, it would be gone. After the war, the internal demand in Germany was enough for economic recovery, and the status of foreign trade dropped a lot. Therefore, Germany is not afraid of the Japanese countering with the same means.

"In that case, I don't want to sell the colonies in Southeast Asia to the United States." The Kaiser thought for a while and said with a smile.

"It should still be sold. We only have economic interests in the Far East. No one will embarrass us simply by doing business. On the contrary, we will be the target of all countries, because cooperation with us will not lead to changes in the territory. And we should also focus on In Europe and Africa," said the prince.

"But I always feel that I have lost something." The Kaiser said with a little dissatisfaction.

"How about exchanging the colonies in the Far East for Belgium's Congo in Africa?" the prince thought for a while and said.

"It's impossible. It's impossible for us to beat the Allies in Africa." The Kaiser said without thinking.

"But we can easily occupy the mainland of Belgium. The British and the French will not allow us to occupy Belgium, an important barrier. But the Congo may give up. In fact, without the support of the Americans, we are not afraid to fight with Britain and France." Forever and ever, especially if we're well-prepared," Ruprecht said.

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