Many might think that the United States, being an English-speaking country, would naturally be an ally of Britain. However, this is not the case!
After the last World War, during the division of spoils, Europe, led by the British and French, completely ignored the United States' demands. This was a profound insult to the increasingly powerful United States! If the British and French were to fall, then the United States would have an opportunity to vie for interests!
But the formidable British Navy and the French Imperial Army are not something we can resist! The people at Military Headquarters have already been silenced, yet the Foreign Minister has taken the initiative to speak.
Do you know what the British Navy is doing right now? They are guarding against Germany's rapid expansion. And what is the French Imperial Army doing? They are building a few kilometers of defensive lines to prepare for a potential war with Germany! I am certain that even if we advance into Southeast Asia or directly occupy Australia, the British fleet would not be able to come because Germany would coordinate with our actions!
Germany? How could Germany cooperate with us?
I have accurate intelligence: General Thomas has two identities. He is a lieutenant general in the German General Staff and also an SS General. He is a close friend of the German Chancellor and can communicate directly with both the German Chancellor and the President of the United States! If we can work through General Thomas, could we not collaborate with Germany? The humiliation Germany suffered in the last war will compel them to strike at all of Europe; a second world war is inevitable. We only need to advance into Southeast Asia while Germany attacks Europe. We will face only a meager colonial defense force, and it is highly likely that we could conquer them in one battle because these colonial armies lack combat effectiveness!
This is just the first step. Through cooperation with the United States, we can gain support for industrial products! During our last negotiations, I reached an agreement with Lord Thomas on this matter. By collaborating with the United States on industrial projects, we can accelerate our military strengthening. We cannot waste our military strength in China, a place that has nothing but a large population! We should turn our sights toward Dayang!
History has proven that the rise of Portugal, the Netherlands, Spain, and Britain was achieved through strategies related to Dayang! With a powerful fleet, we could seize Southeast Asia in one battle and occupy sparsely populated Australia. Our fleet would grow rapidly like tempura frying in oil! Once we occupy Southeast Asia and Australia, we will no longer lack resources. Coupled with our domestic and Manchuria's industrial centers, we can quickly transform Southeast Asia's resources into tires, shells, tanks, warships, rifles, and bullets! Moreover, Southeast Asia's strong agricultural production capacity will ensure that our army never faces food shortages!
The most crucial point is that the indigenous people of Southeast Asia are easier to conquer than those in China! Furthermore, I can invite Your Excellency Thomas to Manchuria to become a bridge between us and Demi!
The Emperor applauded! Everyone present either followed suit or clapped sincerely.
Alright! Military Headquarters! After accepting Prince Yuhito's and Royal Guard's scrutiny, cooperate with Prince Yuhito to formulate a national strategic plan toward Dayang! The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Foreign Ministry, and Treasury should work with Prince Yuhito to establish plans for cooperation with Germany and Demi! China is not an easy country to conquer; we should shift our focus southward!
Two months later, Military Headquarters completed its restructuring. Those promoted included not only Kazoku generals but also members of the Navy; Prince Yuhito's favoritism had become almost transparent.
Yamamoto Isoroku was promoted by Prince Yuhito to lead the Navy. After deep discussions with him, they joined forces to halt all battleship construction plans in Japan as Japan's Navy fully transitioned into an aircraft carrier era.
Nagano Shushin was appointed as Minister of the Navy. Like Yamamoto Isoroku, he supported the arrival of the aircraft carrier era and became a great partner with him.
The Army General Staff was reorganized; all high-ranking positions in the Imperial Army were completely occupied by members of Kazoku aristocracy from the ruling faction.
All generals underwent Prince Yuhito's intensive training program. Any acts of insubordination were met with severe criticism. The events surrounding the Six Six Two Coup were repeatedly played for all Imperial Army generals until they felt extreme shame and indignation!
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