Chapter 2284： Anglo-Japanese relations 1

"Then what is our attitude towards Japan in the future? How should we treat Japan in the upcoming US-Japan Pacific War?" Grand Duke Baden said.

"It's simple, hurt it! Let the Americans gain a springboard in Southeast Asia. We must let Japan realize the gap between him and the world's top powers, and at the same time let the Americans threaten Japan in Southeast Asia all the time. Only in this way can Japan It will develop in the direction that is most beneficial to Germany." Ruprecht said.

"Toward the most favorable direction for Germany?" Grand Duke Baden asked.

"Yes, it is best for the empire to focus Japan's attention on Southeast Asia instead of East Asia. We have to limit Japan's ambitions in East Asia, because if the Japanese launch war in East Asia, it will affect the empire first. Trade in East Asia, secondly, this will weaken the Japanese navy, thereby weakening the pressure on the U.S. Navy. Japan’s national power is too weak and it is impossible for it to maintain its strength in both directions at the same time. In this case, we naturally have to use various means to contain it. Japan's ambitions in East Asia have caused the Japanese to confront the Americans in Southeast Asia." Ruprecht said.

"If this is to be done, then Japan must be profitable in Southeast Asia. So this time Japan will not lose too much chassis in Southeast Asia, is it true?" Grand Duke Baden said with a frown.

"Yes, at least Japan's territory in Kalimantan and Sulawesi will not be less, and some islands in the southern part of the Dutch East Indies will also be partially preserved. If the Japanese play well enough. These areas The benefits are enough for the Japanese to deploy more than 70% of their forces for maintenance! And Japan’s strength in Southeast Asia will also stimulate the United States and allow the Americans to deploy a lot of forces!"

"Therefore, in the future Pacific War, we have to guide the situation on the battlefield. The best result is that the control areas of the United States and Japan are intertwined to form a tortuous front. Only in this way will the two sides put a lot of The force is deployed in Southeast Asia, not aimed at us. Of course, one more thing to note is that we must maintain the Anglo-Japanese alliance for as long as possible. Only in this way can we delay the closeness between the United States and the United Kingdom." Ruprech Special said.

"The British are not stupid. They choose to help the Japanese now only for money. When the British gradually eased from the war, they would at best maintain a normal relationship with Japan. There will be no more so-called British. Japan is allied. If the United States takes the initiative to extend its olive branch at this time, it is normal for Britain and Japan to drift apart.” Grand Duke Baden said.

"The British naturally want this, but we can let his ideas fall into frustration, because in the future, the British situation in Southeast Asia and South Asia is very embarrassing. First of all, apart from the dominions, the British government's most abundant colony is the Indian subcontinent in South Asia. , And Southeast Asia. The stability and prosperity here are closely related to the British government, but unfortunately, the British do not have enough power to maintain their rule in this area! If it is a short-term riot, it may be okay, but if it is similar For a long-term local war like the Boer War, it is really insufficient for the current Britain!"

"Well, now the British question is coming. How to deal with these riotous colonies? Should they be thrown away or should they be kept? Throwing away means losing a chicken that can produce gold coins and staying behind. If you do, the British Empire will continue to bleed. So at this time, the British must find a cheap way to solve these problems.” Ruprecht said with a smile.

"You mean mercenaries?" Grand Duke Baden asked.

"Yes, it's a mercenary, and it's not an ordinary mercenary! It must be cheap enough, and its combat effectiveness must be high." Ruprecht said meaningfully. In fact, mercenaries have a long history in European history, and there has never been a lack of them in modern wars. As a colonial power, whether it is Britain or France, even Germany has hired local indigenous troops. This is especially true for the British, such as the famous Gurkha mercenaries. Since they first stepped into the British army, they have participated in almost all internal military conflicts in India. The French also have foreign mercenaries they are proud of.

Of course, the local indigenous troops organized by the British government are somewhat different from mercenaries in a strict sense. These indigenous troops were very powerful in history. For example, before the Indian National Uprising, the only British troops stationed in India were Around 40,000, and the local indigenous troops enlisted totaled 200,000! In fact, the British are very dependent on local aborigines to maintain daily order.

However, all this came to an end with the outbreak of the Indian National Uprising. After abolishing all the power of the Indian National Uprising, the British finally put out the Indian National Uprising. After the war ended, the British were very much towards the indigenous forces of India. Distrust, the British not only increased the regular British garrison, but also stipulated that the Indian indigenous troops could not have artillery and technical arms. Efforts to limit the combat effectiveness of the Indian army.

And now? Britain's fear of Indian local power will not decrease but will only increase! Although in this century war the Indian indigenous troops can be regarded as British comrades!

There are two main reasons for this situation. The first point is naturally that the British Empire lost the war, which led to the empire’s unprecedented weakness. Under such circumstances, the national independence movement in various places has a tendency to resurgence. And the second reason is British oppression! Let’s just say that in history, the British decisively chose to respond with bullets to the local people who wanted Britain to keep its promise to make India independent! For example, the Amritsar massacre occurred on April 13, 1919 in history!

The reason is that the British passed the infamous Rollat ​​Act, which stipulates that the British government can arrest anyone suspicious without evidence, and can imprison all arrested persons for a long period of time without trial! As for this bill, the Indian nation launched a protest, and the direct result was to detonate this massacre! In this massacre, the British government's data is that 397 people died and 1,200 were injured, while the Indian data is that more than 1,000 people died and more than 1,500 were injured...

What about this plane? Although some things have not happened yet, what is certain is that Britain, which is already in domestic and foreign difficulties, will definitely take more severe measures to suppress various national independence incidents! And this violent suppression will inevitably lead to sharp conflicts and the occurrence of various national uprisings!

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