novelhk Chapter 274
Chapter 274
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Ribbentrop nodded. Even if Mainz didn’t say it, he would fight for Hans’s interests based on the relatively favorable results in the survey document!
However, as he worried before, this result is very unfriendly to the British Empire and the Foot Basin. These two countries are unlikely to agree to allocate naval quotas according to the survey results. If they can’t reach an agreement, these two countries may withdraw from this meeting. At that time, a new naval treaty may not be reached, and all countries will enter an unlimited arms race again!
Such a result is not good for everyone. After all, the military is not like an industry. There is a return if you invest in it. If you don’t fight a war, there is no return at all. The crazy arms race among countries will eventually result in the outbreak of the world war ahead of schedule!
If the world war breaks out ahead of time, it will be most beneficial to the Eagle Sauce and most disadvantageous to Hans.
At this time, the Eagle Sauce has just experienced the war mobilization of the Second World War.
The entire country has accumulated experience and capabilities in war mobilization.
Once their war machines are started, they will become extremely deadly.
In this case, even Hans cannot compete with them.
Moreover, the strategic weapons of Mainz have not been developed at this time.
Hans does not have the strength to directly attack the Eagle Sauce’s homeland.
If a fight really breaks out, Hans has no good way to deal with the Eagle Sauce, and the Eagle Sauce is already invincible with the protection of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans!
So at this time, there must be such a naval treaty to restrain the countries and prevent the arms race of the countries from going too far, so as not to induce war!
But how to do it specifically?
“It’s also very simple. The Fog City Conference was originally discussing how to determine our naval quota. The reason why it has become like this is entirely because of our instigation. So as long as we make concessions, this meeting can easily reach an agreement!”
The Fog City Conference was originally very simple, but it became complicated after Hans sent representatives to join the negotiations.
Except for Hans, the other six countries participating in the Fog City Conference have signed the Washington Naval Treaty. So on the original basis, as long as Hans’ quota is handled, there will be no problem.
“General, what do you mean?”
“”Secret operation!”
Mainz gave a four-word response, and he believed that Ribbentrop could understand what he meant.
“Exchange of interests!”
Sure enough, Ribbentrop did not disappoint him!
“That’s right, since the results of this investigation are not favorable to the British Empire and the Foot Basin people, then they will either overturn the table, tear up the naval treaty, and engage in a crazy arms race with other countries, or they will directly deal with us, reach a private agreement with us, and then maintain the original naval treaty!”
Mainz said with a smile,”I think, as long as the British Empire and the Foot Basin people still retain a trace of reason, then they will definitely not choose the first option, because this is a choice of fish to die and the net to be broken, which is not good for everyone.
Relatively speaking, the second option is obviously more suitable, but if they want to achieve the second result, they must deal with us!”
Hearing Mainz’s words, Ribbentrop also laughed:”If they want to deal with us, then they must come up with an exchange of interests that satisfies us. For example, we support them in maintaining the status quo, and they have to make concessions to us on the naval quota, so that we can get more quotas, at least not less than the Foot Basin!”
Thinking of this, Ribbentrop suddenly realized and turned around
“General, when you first proposed to distribute the navy’s tonnage according to national strength, did you already foresee that today’s situation would occur?”
Except for this explanation, Ribbentrop could hardly find any other reasonable explanation!
And with General Mainz’s usual style, he has done this kind of thing of anticipating the enemy more than once!
In response to Ribbentrop’s question, Mainz smiled and nodded, acknowledging the other party’s guess.
This matter was indeed within his calculations!
And Mainz’s statement made Ribbentrop’s inner admiration for him reach a new height!
He was simply full of admiration for Mainz!
You know, when Mainz proposed this idea, the whole world, even including the Eagle Sauce people, probably would not have expected such an outcome!
They may not have thought at all that their strength was unrivaled in the world and became a unique superpower.
And the Eagle Sauce people themselves have not thought of this possibility, let alone their other countries!
For example, Britain. If Britain knew in advance that the power of the Eagle Sauce far exceeded their own, then they would never agree to conduct such an investigation, because this investigation would greatly damage Britain’s national status. It would let the whole world know who is the real strong one. This is definitely not good news for Britain, which has dominated for three or four hundred years!
Things that the politicians and think tanks of the two most powerful countries in the world did not see through and think of were predicted by General Mainz early on, and he made the most favorable choice for Hans based on such results!
Hans promoted this investigation and let the Eagle Sauce people recognize their own strength. I am afraid that the national self-confidence of the Eagle Sauce will explode next, and the people will pursue the world hegemony that matches their national strength.
At this time, the position of world hegemony is in Britain. in their hands, so the contradiction between the Eagle Sauce and the British Empire will rapidly intensify.
When the two major powers come into conflict, they will certainly try every means to win over the third power, Hans. Therefore, Hans may be able to play both sides, and the external environment may be greatly improved!
Moreover, in order to safeguard its own interests and keep its 50-50 naval quota with the Eagle Sauce, the British Empire will definitely make huge concessions to Hans in private in exchange for Hans’ support!
In general, Hans can enjoy many benefits without doing almost anything, and what brought them all was just a word from Mainz!
What does it mean to conquer the enemy without fighting?
What does it mean to win a battle thousands of miles away?
Ribbentrop has truly seen it today!
A true diplomat should have a clear worldview like General Mainz. , can see through the strengths and weaknesses of countries around the world, and make the most favorable judgments based on the characteristics of each country and the evolving world situation, and seek the greatest benefits for his own country!
And this will be the direction of his development!
Thinking of this, Ribbentrop’s eyes became firm!
He seemed to see a broad road waving at him!
Ribbentrop communicated with Mainz, and after confirming some details, he left contentedly.
Seeing Ribbentrop’s energetic back, Mainz was thoughtful. He felt the change in Ribbentrop. He seemed to have become a different person!
I hope this guy is changing in a good direction. After all, Ribbentrop’s reputation in history is not good, and his end is very tragic. It can be said that he died without any dignity.
Hans’s diplomatic environment is relatively bad. Mainz has limited energy and cannot focus on diplomacy all the time, so he needs an excellent assistant to help him manage this area. At present, Ribbentrop is the most suitable candidate, but Ribbentrop’s level has not yet reached Mainz’s expectations. He hopes that the latter can become a real diplomatic expert who can stir up the international situation!
Shaking his head and throwing this idea aside, Mainz called Secretary Baumann outside and asked,”Has Mussolini’s train arrived in Berlin?”
“Yes sir, they just arrived!”
“Very good, let Goebbels go to meet him, and then let him come directly to my office!”
Mussolini, you are finally here!
PS: Eight more chapters are here, 21,000 words, I am exhausted, I am going to take a rest…_
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