Germany, a colony in Southeast Asia, cannot move. On the one hand, it is because its location is too far away and its output is average, and it feels a bit useless. On the other hand, it is to avoid irritating the United States. India is known as the most dazzling gem at the top of the British crown. It is too difficult for Germany to eat it. After all, it took the British hundreds of years to complete the colony. However, it is necessary to do some tricks and feet in the most important colony of Britain. The division of India will directly lead to the weakness of Britain.

As for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, the independence is already very strong, and the location is farther away, the efforts and returns are not proportional, and they are closer to the United States... In this case, it is better for these places to remain in the territory of the British Empire.

The African region is closer to Germany and easier to rule. So, in theory, how many places can Germany obtain in Africa this time? The area of ​​British Africa is 8.8 million square kilometers, and the Congo, which belongs to Belgium, has an area of ​​about 2.5 million square kilometers, which is more than 11 million square kilometers! To be honest, how to rule such a large area is really a problem!

Of course, how to rule is to directly rule or establish a vassal state or let them go independently, this is a matter in the future, but no matter what, these places must be separated from the territory of the British Empire! Based on the principle that even if I don’t want it, I can completely erase the traces of Britain in Africa! And the British probably cannot accept this.

Of course, some important British bases in the Mediterranean must also be removed, such as the Island of Malta, the Strait of Gibraltar, the former was handed over to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the latter could consider returning it to Spain. In this way, the communication channels between Britain and the Far East were completely cut off.

As for withdrawing from the Middle East? Iran in this era was once influenced by Russia and Britain. Tsarist Russia was finished and Britain was also severely damaged. They were unable to maintain their influence, so it would not be difficult for Germany to enter. The British would not hold on to Iran like this. The real difficulty lies in operating the independence of some parts of India. This British would definitely resist firmly.

"This idea is very simple, but it is estimated that the British will accept it very little. As a maritime power, Britain is very sensitive to important straits and waterways! For example, the Strait of Gibraltar, such as the Suez Canal, in my opinion, the British may give up Sudan, Uganda and Kenya, but they will never give up Egypt!"

"In southern Africa, whether it is South Africa's diamonds, gold, Rhodesia's copper ore and non-ferrous metals, they are indispensable to the British Empire. Britain will also negotiate with us on the issue of Southern Africa. They may transfer some of their mining and economic rights, but it is difficult to make them give up these areas." Grand Duke Baden analyzed the British colonial system in Africa from the perspective of maritime rights and economics.

"This is the bottom line. If the British do not agree, we may be forced to choose to do that extra point question." Ruprecht said calmly.

"If this is the bottom line, it means we can consider getting more in the future. If possible, I hope to turn half of India into our vassal state." Barth said after thinking for a while.

"This question? I just want to say that our appetite is a bit too big," said Ruprecht. "India is different from Africa, where Africa is vast and sparsely populated. And the culture is backward, so the cost of our rule is not high. But India is different. India has too many populations, religious issues are very complicated, and our energy is limited. Do you still remember the situation when we only had three colonies in Africa? For a long time, our investment exceeded our output. In this war, we got too much territory, so that we invested too much in developing these areas. In fact, it is difficult for us to eat British Africa, so we must allow them to be independent when necessary."

"His Crown Prince is right. In fact, if I formulate the policy, Egypt and Sudan can be vassal states, and Nigeria and British Southern Africa are what we need to firmly control. It is the richest region in Africa and the best-planned area of ​​the British." Grand Duke Baden expressed support for Ruprecht's suggestion.

"There is also the Congo in Belgium, which is also the richest area in Africa." Prince Albert said. "In addition, Your Highness, how are you going to deal with the French colonies in Africa?" The prince raised another question that everyone is concerned about.

"Do you think that there are some things we need in French colonies in Africa?" asked Ruprecht. "Although the French have the largest chassis in Africa, North Africa is mainly desert areas. The colonies near the equator have relatively rich tropical economic items, but they are not necessary. Compared with the economic value of these areas, I think geopolitical value will be greater."

"So what you mean is that we can not even obtain any colonies from France in exchange for the right to berth in economic or fleets?" said Grand Duke Baden. "If this is the case, I feel that it will be difficult for the country to accept it. At least I personally think that this is too lenient." Although Grand Duke's words were very tactful, they expressed the German Emperor and his position, and he opposed this.

"What do you mean?" Ruprecht asked.

"Gabon and the southern part of French equatorial Africa, with these places, we can connect our African territories in the central part." said Grand Duke Baden. The areas mentioned by Grand Duke were later Gabon, French Congo and Central Africa.

"Gabon is valuable. Oil and rich manganese ore are needed by the empire. French Congo is also possible, but in Central Africa, the economic significance is really not great." Ruprecht thought for a while and said that the prince had ideas about Gabon. In addition to the oil and manganese ore mentioned earlier, there is also a very important strategic resource here, that is, uranium ore! If you want to build an atomic bomb, how can you do without this! So Gabon can be asked, French Congo is also valuable, but is it Central Africa? Although mineral resources are average, as the least developed country in later generations, this place is really useless. If possible, Ruprecht is even willing to exchange it for other rights.
Chapter completed!