"The Japanese are crazy! I have considered the Japanese asking price, but I never thought it would be so high. If this continues, maybe our navy will use it to deal with the Germans in the North Sea today. Maybe after the war is over, it will be deployed to deal with the Japanese!" The telegram from Lloyd George was quickly sent to various key departments of the British government, and Churchill naturally received a message. He has been busy recently and is even a little numb. He immediately expressed his opposition to this message.&1t;/p>

But Sir Fisher's attitude was somewhat subtle and did not agree or object, and Jericho was the same. Looking at his colleagues who were somewhat different from him, Churchill shook his head helplessly. The perspectives of politicians and military strategists were different. Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary generals, if they could survive the current crisis, it would be okay to sacrifice an irrelevant small country, but in Churchill's view, if they acknowledge what the Japanese did or even endorse it, it would be equivalent to opening up another sealed demon! And now, Churchill wants to pass on this opinion to the prime minister and the chiefs of the cabinet.&1t;/p>

"The Japanese government said this is their bottom line and will not make any changes. If we acquiesce and make some economic and military support to the Japanese government, then the Japanese Navy expressed its willingness to help us deal with the troubles of the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean, and increase the number of 6 soldiers sent to Europe every month. And if we disagree, the Japanese hinted that they do not rule out the possibility of acting alone." The Foreign Minister introduced the current situation to all participants at the cabinet meeting.&1t;/p>

"That is to say, whether we agree or not, the Japanese have plans to go south? Is that true?" said Asquis, pressing his hands on his chin. Compared with the anger of some people, Asquis is more rational than others. The current situation is not the question of whether Japan takes the Dutch East India, but the question of when to take action, how long it takes, how much it costs, and how much it takes!&1t;/p>

If the Japanese dare to do this in peacetime, Britain and France will teach Japan to be a new person in minutes without even being unable to threaten it. Simple economic and political pressure can make the Japanese surrender. Japan's light industrial products are now mainly exported to the UK. Raising some tariffs can put Japan's textile industry in trouble, while restricting the export of some industrial products and raw materials can make the Japanese heavy industry, which is not good at all... But now? Economic, political and military means are impossible.&1t;/p>

But why did Japan still seek the consent of the British in this operation? The reason is very simple. If Japan wants to take over the Dutch East India at the lowest cost in a short period of time! To achieve this, it must be cooperated by the British. For example, if the Japanese want to occupy Borneo, how can they do the most convenient? Directly leave the Philippines and choose a place to board 6? Then supply and transport them from the local area?&1t;/p>

This is too troublesome. Of course, I cooperated with the British to go from East Malaya 6, and then crossed the British colony. It is more convenient and efficient to directly control the entire island quickly when the British provide logistics and transportation! What should I do if I want to control Sumatra? The British can provide various supplies and help in Western Malaya. Even if it is paid, it is always more convenient than transporting from Japan?&1t;/p>

It is true that without the help of the British, the Japanese would have a lot of trouble, but at the same time, the Japanese could also reduce their manpower and capacity support to the Allies on the pretext of their lack of mobility... The latter is because under the crazy attack of the German underwater wolf pack, the British shipyards have far exceeded the loss of losses every month, and the lost capacity can only be achieved by the support of other allies. The growing Japanese transport fleet is of greater significance to Britain's persistence in this war!&1t;/p>

"We are not able to stop the Japanese from acting now. It is true that Japan's capture of the Dutch East India will bring great trouble to the future, but that is the future. I think everyone is very clear about the recent failures of the navy. The Thomas fleet did not do its best in the Indian Ocean. The Express Fleet lost 4 battlecruisers and 2 battleships in one battle. And our blockade line in the North Sea was actually attacked! The German battlecruiser team rushed to a place more than ten kilometers away from the anchorage of the large fleet and slaughtered all our auxiliary cruisers!"&1t;/p>

"Really, I am very disappointed with the entire battle situation, especially the battle situation at sea!" Asquis continued to ask after changing to a more comfortable position. "Okay, I want to ask, if we reject Japan today, who can help us solve or alleviate the current situation?" Asquis said after glanced at everyone attending the meeting.&1t;/p>

"Sir, have you agreed to the Japanese's request?" Churchill asked with an incredible expression. No one dared to force the British Empire without paying the price in his years of political career! This is simply incredible for him, a British Empire supremacist!&1t;/p>

"It is impossible not to accept at all, of course, it is even more impossible to accept it in full! Japan can stretch its hands and feet appropriately, but it must be within our tolerance range. We also need to help the Japanese consider it. What if they want to exceed the limits allowed by Japan's national strength?" Asquith said meaningfully.&1t;/p>

"And Japan's situation is not good now. The Americans seem to be more determined this time. The scale of the confrontation between the two sides in the Bismarck Sea is getting bigger and bigger. They also mean that they are bluffing. I don't think that Japan has the courage to take action against the Dutch East India at the same time when the confrontation with the United States!"&1t;/p>

"So, since that's the case, why do the Japanese government still make this request to us?" Churchill asked back.&1t;/p>

"Because our situation is worse. The possibility of a direct war between the United States and Japan is not very high, but we have failed three times in a row at sea. From the perspective of the Japanese, we should not mind that the Japanese take some benefits from a small neutral country."&1t;/p>

"In fact, I really don't mind very much. For example, it is acceptable for the Japanese to occupy the western part of New Guinea, and there are some small islands around it. As for other places? For example, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo, it is better for Japanese people to touch these places!" Asquis expressed his opinion.&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!