"There is actually no need for such hostility between our two countries. Too harsh conditions will cause unresolved hatred between the two countries. Your country should also realize the disadvantages of this and choose to open the door to France. However, the British Empire is stronger than France, and becoming a mortal enemy with the British Empire in the future is not a good choice." Belford said euphemistically.

"I have considered this issue, and then I will only fight again. The English Channel is no longer a talisman for your country, and the large fleet is no longer an unparalleled existence in the world. The empire is stronger than Britain, and the post-war empire is even more so. Since your country is willing to be a chariot again by then, your country will definitely not be so lucky again. Maybe next time, my army and I can parade in Trafalgar Square." Ruprecht said with a smile.

"Can I understand that the negotiations are over?" Lloyd George said.

"The last thing is missing. I hope you will listen to the request of the German Empire this time and then convey it to your parliament and government." Ruprecht said.

"Please speak." After hesitating for a moment, Belfort decided to listen to the crown prince before leaving. After all, he was here to negotiate. Even if he was dissatisfied, if he didn't even know the other party's conditions when he went back, it would be a serious dereliction of duty!

"First point, we want the entire British Africa, not only southern British Africa, but also Nigeria, Sudan, Egypt and other places. The Suez Canal will also be handed over to our country."

"The second point is that your country's naval bases or islands in the Mediterranean region and the Indian Ocean, such as Malta, Gibraltar Fortress and Diego Garcia, must also be handed over to Germany or a third country."

"The third point is that your country has removed its influence from Persia, and Ceylon, the South Asian subcontinent, belongs to our country. In return, we can ensure the integrity of British India." The third point is added by Crown Prince Ruprecht and Grand Duke Baden after the meeting, and its role is to inject a nail into the British Far Eastern colonial system.

Germany will be a world power in the future, and perhaps 20 years later, Germany may still have a fight with Britain. The end of this war is also the beginning of the next time. Therefore, maintaining the existence of Germany's military power in key areas has become something that German top leaders must consider.

From the perspective of economy and benefits, the British South Asia and Southeast Asian colonies are more important than the entire British Africa! Here are the entire South Asia region in later generations, Myanmar and Malaysia in later generations. At the same time, Britain is also the suzerain of Thailand in later generations!

This area requires population and population. It requires resources, from the primary agricultural products to cash crops to various metal minerals or fossil fuels! Moreover, this area is geographically far away from major powers and belongs to the most stable area ruled by the British. The Japanese are ally of the British, the Americans are a Pacific Ocean, and the Germans are half the earth away from here. So the German senior management believes that it is necessary to lay a nail here that is old enough. Not to mention anything else, at least the submarine force, which the German high seas fleet is proud of, can have a reliable enough base?

It is not advisable to cross the Strait of Malacca to enter Southeast Asia. It is very simple to be willing. In order to reduce Americans' vigilance, Germany has indicated that Germany has not sought a colony in Southeast Asia, and this promise still counts. Secondly, a reliable nail must consider the surrounding environment. It is not advisable to seek colonies on the Malay Peninsula or Sarawak, because these places border other countries' territory, which means that Germany needs a large number of troops to defend.

After excluding Southeast Asia, only the South Asian subcontinent is left. It is inappropriate to deploy a base as a whole. The reason is the same as above. From a military perspective, Sri Lanka, which is later in Ceylon, is good. From a geographical point of view, it is necessary to attack by a strong navy. However, it is impossible for the British to deploy a powerful fleet in the Indian Ocean. As an island, there are many deep water ports that can serve as bases for submarines and fleets.

Looking at Ceylon's location, it just cut off most of the maritime transportation lines between the South Asian subcontinent and the British Southeast Asian region. If the Germans deployed a certain amount of military force here, it would give the British a feeling of being stuck in their throats. The area of ​​this island is only more than 60,000 square kilometers, with a moderate size and not a large population. It is also more convenient to notify.

Although Ceylon does not belong to Southeast Asia, it is stuck on the gateway to enter and exit Southeast Asia. This geographical location is also very good. Going west can echo the Persian Gulf controlled by Germany and the future Persia, and going east can knock on the gate of Southeast Asia! Going east can serve as a springboard to enter Southeast Asia, and retreat can block the South Asian subcontinent with the German troops in the Middle East. Therefore, before meeting with the British delegation, Ruprecht added another requirement!

"Fourth point, Britain must compensate the empire for the losses in the war. Britain will compensate the German Empire at least 3 billion pounds within 15 years, of which 1 billion pounds should be paid within three years. As for the calculation of interest, it should be calculated at 4% per year." Ruprecht said the last point. If we follow the Versailles system, in addition to cede land and pay compensation, restricting arms is also one of the necessary options. But in fact, Britain was not completely defeated this time. Look at the end of the Franco-Prussian War, Germany could not ask France to restrict arms, so now, naturally, Germany cannot ask Britain to restrict arms.

"Is this the final plan proposed by the German Empire?" Belfort said quietly after listening to the crown prince. "I am bluntly, such a plan has no operability."

"I only ask you to inform your government and parliament of this plan. As for whether it is operable, it depends on the future war trends." Ruprecht paused and said, "I still hope that you can weigh the trade-offs carefully. If we win, the conditions for the next time will be more harsh. If the large fleet is lucky enough to avoid this disaster, we can still use submarines to slowly trap Britain. Even if we cannot kill the large fleet, it is still okay to kill your country's merchant fleet. Now your country's merchant ship ownership is not even half as high as before the war begins!"

"We killed millions of tons of merchant ships, and the price was only hundreds of submarines. Now we are as convenient as producing submarines as a lot of sausages." Ruprecht said with a smile.

"Well, I will convey your country's meaning. But don't have any delusions about it." Belford said coldly.
Chapter completed!