Chapter 1148： The Abacus of the Islanders (ask for a monthly pass)

The faces of several important ministers in the island's cabinet are not very good-looking. Indeed, Germany's strength in this battle was so strong that they had no confidence in being able to fight against Germany at all. The decisions they make will affect the fate of the island nation. Therefore, they had to be extra cautious.

No one wants to lose, especially for countries like island countries, whose fate is already tied to this future battle. If it loses, the island country will have no future at all.

"Regardless of Germany's strength in Europe and other battlefields, what about Southeast Asia and Australia alone? If we launch an offensive, can we win?" Konoe Wenmaro asked.

"Your Excellency, the Germans are also very powerful in Southeast Asia and Australia. First of all, their navy. The Pacific Fleet has eight battleships and four aircraft carriers. The Indian Ocean Fleet has seven battleships and four aircraft carriers. Although, Germany The battleships equipped by the navy are old battleships that have been in service for more than 20 years or even nearly 30 years. But these battleships have been modernized and refitted, and their combat power has been greatly enhanced. Secondly, those of the Germans The aircraft carrier is very powerful. The performance of the fighters is also very advanced. If the Imperial Navy attacks with all its strength, the outcome may be between five and five!" Said the Minister of Marine Mitsumasa Yonei.

Although, the island nation's navy is now very powerful, with 12 battleships and four battlecruisers, most of which are the world's top capital ships. The four most powerful "Yamato-class" battleships in the world are still under construction. In terms of aircraft carriers, the navy of the island country has eight ships in service, and three more are under construction. In the later stage, more advanced aircraft carriers will be mass-produced. In terms of aircraft carrier-based aircraft, the Zero-type carrier-based fighter jets have also entered service. This has further enhanced the strength of the island nation's navy.

But the German Navy has been the world's hegemon for more than 20 years! The strength of the German navy is well known. Whether it can defeat the mighty Germany, the navy of the island country does not have the confidence to win.

Lu Xiang Itagaki Seishiro did not laugh at Mitsumasa Yonei. Although the navy does not have the confidence to defeat the German navy, is it not the same for the Japanese army? Although the strength of the island army is very strong, after analyzing the performance of the German army on the Russian battlefield, the generals of the island army were equally speechless. Because they suddenly discovered that the Japanese army seemed to be still stuck in the last world war. Compared with the German Army, there is naturally a very big gap.

"Your Excellency, the German Army has increased its troops in Nanyang. Now, the German Army's strength in Nanyang has reached two armies with more than 400,000 people. There are also two armies in Australia with more than 400,000 people. In addition, they are Nanyang has also recruited a large number of colonial troops, with a total of millions. If the navy can defeat the German navy, the army can certainly invade Nanyang and Australia. But if you want to defeat the German army, it may be very difficult. And, it will cost a lot The price." Seishiro Itagaki said.

Seishiro Itagaki's meaning is very obvious. If you want to attack Nanyang and Australia, the navy must win first. If the Navy can't win, it's all talk. Moreover, the Germans have obviously strengthened their military strength in Southeast Asia and Australia. If the island nation wants to defeat Germany in Southeast Asia and Australia, it will have to pay a higher price.

Prime Minister Fumimaro Konoe felt his head ache. Obviously, he found that even if he launched an attack on Southeast Asia and Australia, it would not be so easy to win!

Originally, Fumimaro Konoe believed that the military strength of the island country has become very strong after these years of development. Even if it is not as good as Germany, the gap will not be too big. But now he knows that everything is because he is too optimistic.

"Gentlemen, we must make a decision as soon as possible. The patience of the Americans may have been worn out by us. If we delay any longer, they may take action. At that time, this will make us The relationship with the United States has been greatly affected. It may be very difficult for us to obtain more support from the United States." Ugaki Kazushige reminded.

Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro nodded, glanced at the cabinet ministers and said: "Masters, even though the Germans are very strong, we may have to make a choice. If we want to launch an attack on Southeast Asia and Australia , I hope that the navy and army can show their full strength. Only in this way can we win. If we can successfully take down Nanyang and Australia, then we can get the resources we want. At that time, say Maybe you won’t be stuck by the Americans again!”

For the resources of Southeast Asia and Australia, island countries have always been salivating. It is precisely because of the lack of resources in the country that the industrial and economic development of the island countries are heavily dependent on external resources. If this problem can be solved fundamentally, then the island country will take off again and achieve further development.

Itagaki Seishiro and Minai Mitsumasa both nodded solemnly. They also know that war is inevitable. Once the decision to go to war is made, they will have to go all out for the fate of the island country.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, gentlemen, can we consider this issue from a different angle!" Prime Minister Ikeda Chengbin said suddenly.

Everyone looked at Ikeda Chengbin, as if they wanted to see what he had to say.

"Judging from the current situation, it seems that Germany is more likely to win the war. Although there is an indelible deep hatred between us and the Germans. However, there have never been eternal friends between countries. Naturally, there will be no permanent enemies. So, this time, can we join the German camp and start a war against Russia and even the United States?" said Ikeda Chengbin.

Konoe Fumimaro and others all feel that this view of Ikeda Chengbin is a bit too whimsical. However, if they think about it carefully, they also feel that this is very feasible. If successful, the island country may be able to avoid defeat in future wars and thus become the winner of the war. In that case, the island nation will achieve greater development.

"My gentlemen, what do you think of Ikeda-kun's suggestion?" Konoe Fumimaro asked. He himself thinks that this seems to be a good way to find another way. If successful, perhaps the island country will be able to get out of the current predicament.