1570 Talks 2
Therefore, in Roosevelt's view, after the war, Germany will still be sandwiched between Britain, France and Russia, and is in an unfavorable situation of fighting on both sides. "If this is true, it seems that Germany is not so terrible?" The prince is indeed an expert in fooling people. He uses selective statements to let the Americans figure out the results the prince wants!
Ruprecht knew very well that Germany needed time to digest the fruits of victory and to develop, so he needed to try his best to maintain the relationship with the Americans. As long as this relationship can last for 10 years, Ruprecht would never be afraid of a war with the United States in the 1930s!
Ruprecht's active weakness made Theodore Roosevelt's vigilance against Germany greatly reduced. The former US president, who breathed a sigh of relief, could finally devote all his energy to planning for the future Far East.
"But no matter what, after this war, Germany will eventually become a real world empire. Your government and His Majesty's appetite will never be limited to Europe, West Asia and Africa. In our opinion, the future Far East is a huge market and source of raw materials. Your country has huge economic and political interests in the Far East, and this interest has been damaged by the Japanese and their British and French accomplices. This damage must be completely eradicated by violent means."
Theodore Roosevelt tried to put pressure on the prince with the attitude of the German government. However, what he did not expect was that the German government was not even very interested in William II now, and Roosevelt's statement made him a little bit self-defeating!
Why is the German Emperor no longer interested in the Far East? The reason is very simple. Germany can no longer find a place to settle in the Far East like before World War I. After allocating the original German Pacific colony to the United States, if Germany wants to gain another place, it can only go to war with regional powers, and conduct an expedition across tens of thousands of miles. Even if the German Emperor is fanatical, it will not easily decide.
Of course, can you say that you can take over the East Indies with the Americans and divide them into places? This can only be theoretically located. After all, it used to be from the Netherlands, and the Netherlands provided Germany with a lot of material assistance (re-export trade) during World War I. From this perspective, if Germany snatched the former Dutch colony from Japan, it would be a bit unauthorized.
Of course, this is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that the entire Far East, whether it is the local tyrant Japan or the United States as an ally, neither Britain nor France would want to see Germany return to the Far East again. In fact, when the German Emperor met with the US delegation, the German Emperor once hinted that the United States, Germany and the Netherlands could share the East Indies. However, the US Secretary of State did not respond to this, and the latter repeatedly emphasized that "the things return to the original owner" and maintaining "regional stability". This actually expressed the United States' attitude towards the East Indies from the root. In this way, Germany could not gain a foothold in the Far East, naturally would not invest too much energy in the situation in the Far East.
What's more, does Germany lack colonies now? In fact, there is no shortage. Not to mention Eastern Europe and the Balkans, even in Africa, Germany plans to eat more than Congo this time! This is more than 2 million square kilometers of land, with rich mineral resources and agricultural resources. It's quite difficult for Germany to digest these things by itself, so how could it be far away?!
Of course, it is impossible for Germany to have no desires and no desires in the Far East. After discussing with the German Emperor, the basic Far East policy established by the prince and the German Emperor was somewhat similar to the open door policy proposed by Americans in history! That is, Germany recognizes the sphere of influence of major powers in the Far East, but Germany requires that all countries give German merchants the same status in these regions! In short, it is to make money!
As for the strategy for Japan? That's more complicated. First of all, Japan is the enemy of Germany at this stage, and the Americans are allies. Whether Germany retaliates against Japan's participation in the Allies or as a commitment to its allies, it is necessary to engage in the Japanese. And it cannot be limited to getting back the original German Pacific colony. Otherwise, if it doesn't hurt such a country, then it will not be afraid of you! As the number one local snake in the Far East, you are afraid of not beating him. How can the Germans do business in the Japanese-controlled area?!
Secondly, we can't fight too much. The reason is very simple. One day, Germany and the United States will fight, and Japan and the United States will fight. There may not be a so-called Axis system. After all, Germany in this plane will definitely not look down on Japan. Even if Japan is doing well now, it still doesn't look down on it. But how to say it, after all, there may be common enemies in the future.
And there is another problem, Japan must take action against Russia. It is a traditional Japanese tradition that makes you die while you are sick. It is abnormal not to do anything. Not to mention the result, letting Japan do something in the Russian Far East in later generations also determine that Germany cannot do it too ruthlessly.
Third, it is the market problem. The mainland market is very large. The Japanese rely on their own geographical advantages to control the Northeast and most of the North China markets. For example, the so-called Manchuria Railway is a nail in Japan's mainland economic system. However, Germany wants to do business, and Japan will not easily give up its privileges in these regions. What should I do? Point the gun at the other party's head and let them give up!
So, overall, Germany's attitude towards Japan is very complicated, which is the kind that needs to be severely rectified and beat him to the point of being afraid! But at the same time, it cannot be really beaten to death. Moreover, the cost and cost of rectifying Japan must be asked to help share it!
"Germany has no territorial requirements in the Far East," said the prince.
"We just want to do business fairly in the Far East. This requirement is very low, and even Britain and France will not refuse. The Japanese? I think I will also express my understanding after seeing the powerful German army and navy." After that, the prince raised his head and said to Roosevelt.
"Since our requirements are so low, why do we have to use the blood of soldiers to engage in a meaningless battle?"
"In fact, if the situation allows, Germany can regain a colony in the Far East after the war." Roosevelt thought for a while and threw out a tentative bait. What does the situation allow? This is not just a matter of the United States? Once the United States and Germany settled Japan, why should Germany, which had experienced two major wars, bargain with the United States in the Far East? As for Roosevelt saying this today, politicians cannot believe everything, you don't know? So Roosevelt is ready to cheat now.
"Germany really has no territorial demand in the Far East. Even if it is possible to obtain it, we will still not ask for it." The prince repeated again.
Chapter completed!