After coughing dryly, Nelson felt a little displeased. Naturally, he knew that Mahad and Andako had always had objections to the Qingmilan Kingdom's sale of large warships to Western Xinjiang. They had repeatedly negotiated with the kingdom to reconsider the sale of large warships to Western Xinjiang. Regarding the sale of large warships, in their view, the rapid expansion of Western Xinjiang's naval power in the Atlantic Ocean will break the relatively peaceful military balance and even pose a challenge to all countries, including the Kingdom of Milan, so they Milan is asked to handle this issue carefully and not act hastily.
But Nelson knows that what Milan needs to face now is not the Western Xinjiang far to the west, but the increasingly aggressive Japanese. The Japanese who have annexed the Ryukyu Islands, Kamchatka Island and Treasure Island have now carried out comprehensive development in the three places. Not only After accepting the military port on the treasure island, the maritime power expanded rapidly, and a large number of Japanese people moved in from the Japanese mainland for colonization. In addition, Situ Tai formed a strategic alliance with the Japanese, and the Japanese frequently moved around the waters off Quanzhou, and even began to spy on them. Huludao Military Port on the Northern Pearl Islands. Although the Huludao Military Port has been leased for a long time by the Northern Tanghe Empire, its sovereignty belongs to the Kingdom of Milan. Now the naval power of the Tanghe Empire has been wiped out by the civil war and Japanese sneak attacks. There is only one remaining naval force left, and it is simply unable to assume the responsibility of coastal defense. , so that the heavy responsibility of fighting against the Japanese rested entirely on the shoulders of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, especially the Kingdom of Milan.
Now the first thing Milan needs to face is the threat from the Japanese. This problem is the biggest scourge of Milan and even the entire Three Kingdoms Alliance. However, Mahad and Andako have focused too much attention on the Western Xinjiang people in the Atlantic Ocean. Regarding the development of Shanghai's naval power, Nelson was very dissatisfied. However, given that both of them are important figures in the alliance. Nielsen also couldn't ridicule the other person too much, so he could only explain patiently. "You two, Mr. Jiexiu just said that the reason why Western Xinjiang has put so much effort into developing its navy is because they did not have an outlet to the sea. They did not have a navy. Now that they have just become a coastal country in the Southern Ocean, it is understandable that they have invested more energy. , you two don’t need to worry too much. Now that Western Xinjiang is willing to form a strategic partnership with our Three Kingdoms Alliance, at this point, I think there is no need to make a fuss. I personally think that the current real threat to the security of the Atlantic and Southeast Asia is Those damned Japanese, I believe you two can also feel the arrogance of the current Japanese. Looking at the performance of the Japanese in the Atlantic in the past few years, they started from invading the Cook Islands and Crescent Peninsula of the Doton people, seizing the Tang Dynasty. The Ryukyu Islands and Kamchatka Island of the River Empire. Finally, they captured Baodao, and their acts of aggression were unparalleled. Especially now that the Japanese are vigorously immigrating to Baodao for reclamation, and at the same time expanding Gaolong Military Port, which has had a great impact on the entire The Great Pearl Islands pose a great threat, and how to deal with or even eradicate this threat is our most important and urgent issue now, and I believe both of you are equally aware of this."
Both Caiton and Morofu could hear the dissatisfaction in the tone of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Milan. It was obvious that the Milanese did not want to distract from the issue of building a strategic partnership between the four parties that had just entered Hong Kong. In the eyes of the Milan people, the threat of the Japanese is far greater than that of the far-away Western Xinjiang. In particular, the interest shown by the aggressive Japanese in the Great Pearl Islands makes the Milan people even more troubled, and the Northern Pearl Islands are in the Kingdom of Milan. Under the nose, if the Japanese took the opportunity to seize it, it would be like a dagger firmly pressed against the throat of the Milanese. This is a situation that the Milanese will never tolerate. However, although Mahad and Andako are also aware of the threat of the Japanese, they believe that they cannot ignore the rise of the Western Xinjiang people in the Atlantic Ocean. Of course, the Western Xinjiang people have now sent the Director of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Foreign Affairs Agency in front of them. You can’t express kindness without saying it’s good news. At least the people of Xijiang have expressed their willingness to work with the Three Kingdoms Alliance to deal with the Japanese, although it is through different channels and in different places, as long as it is to attack the Japanese forces. They are all happy to meet.
"Yes, Mr. Nelson is right. Now the Japanese have shown a very strong expansion on land and at sea**. Now the Japanese are vigorously immigrating to the Crescent Peninsula, Kamchatka Island and Treasure Island. The number of immigrants in the peninsula and Kamchatka reached 100,000 and 30,000 respectively, and the number of immigrants in Treasure Island exceeded 200,000. The intention of such large-scale immigration is obviously to strengthen their overall strength in these places. .According to the information we have obtained, the Japanese have negotiated with Situ Tai on the leasing of Quanzhou Port and Dengzhou Port. It is said that they also requested to rent a dock at Jinling River Port. These are unacceptable to us. In addition, according to our work in Da According to the intelligence obtained in the Southeast Asia, the Japanese intelligence collection ship has appeared in the Mawen Islands. It seems that the Japanese have extended their claws to the Southeast Asia, and this also needs to attract our attention."
Wang Jiexiu glanced at Caiden and Mo Luofu, who were a little embarrassed. He didn't want to cause discord between all parties because of this issue. This was not in line with his own intentions, so he deliberately changed the topic. In order to enhance the mentality of all parties sharing the same hatred, Wang Jiexiu He even deliberately revealed the activities of the Japanese within the empire. As for the activities of the Japanese in the Mawen Islands, he deliberately exaggerated them. The purpose was also to remind Kaiton and Morofu to focus on their respective backyards. , don’t focus on other people’s territory. What's more, the activities of the Japanese in the Great Pearl Islands are not a lie, and the activities of the Japanese in the Mawen Islands are also real, but they have slightly expanded the scope of their activities.
Wang Jiexiu's words really surprised Caiden and Mo Luofu. The activities of the Japanese in the interior of the Tanghe Empire and their secret connections with Situ Tai were nothing new. There was no real reason for such an extremely practical force like the Japanese. It is absolutely impossible for them to be willing to use their interests for you, but it is the first time for the two of them to hear that the Japanese's claws have extended to the Mawen Islands. You must know that the Mawen Islands are already in the center of the Atlantic Ocean, and the area currently controlled by the Japanese must be To reach the Mawen Islands, one must pass through the Great Pearl Islands and the Caroline Islands further south, and these islands are controlled by the Grand Duchy of Mahad and the Principality of Andako. This means that the power of the Japanese has crossed the Great Pearl Islands and the Caroline Islands. Rolling Islands, this is unimaginable.
He suppressed the panic in his heart. The slight trembling of the short gray beard looked a bit funny. Morofu was really nervous at this time. If what the other party said was true, then he must ask the navy to make necessary adjustments. Even the power of the Japanese has spread to the hinterland of the Atlantic Ocean. As the diplomatic and commercial officer of the Principality of Andako, he did not know it. This means that the intelligence department and the navy have failed in their duties. "Lord Jiexiu, is it true that the Japanese are active in the Mawen Islands? I wonder how you know the activities of the Japanese?"
"Sir Mo Luofu, as Lord Kaiton just said, the Nanyang Alliance has transferred the sovereignty of Ludao to Xijiang. Xijiang is planning to build a new port on Ludao, so we are very concerned about the activities around the Mawen Islands. , according to the information obtained by our reconnaissance ship, in March. We have discovered three times that there are Japanese intelligence collection ships operating in the eastern part of the Mawen Islands, measuring waterways and collecting hydrographic data. Our naval patrol boats also captured a ship on Ludao Island. A Japanese intelligence collection ship was operating nearby and seven crew members were arrested. Although the Japanese were disguised as fishermen, a large number of nautical charts and hydrographic data obtained from their ship proved that they were spy agents of the Japanese naval intelligence department. After being investigated by our security department, After interrogation, they all confessed to their respective actions and are still detained in our prison. But regrettably, these circumstances do not seem to have attracted enough attention from the other owner of the Mawen Islands - the Sunan Yang Alliance."
Wang Jiexiu intentionally avoided the current status of Xijiang's establishment of a naval base on Ludao. He only talked about the establishment of a new port and did not specify whether it was for military or civilian purposes. Fortunately, Mo Luofu and Kaiton did not care about this. What they cared about was Is the activity of the Japanese true? If the Japanese have already collected intelligence information near the Mawen Islands, it means that the Pearl Islands and the Caroline Islands, which are closer than the Mawen Islands, are not a problem. The Japanese have a peek at the Southern Ocean. The intention is becoming more and more obvious.
Hearing Wang Jiexiu's eloquent introduction, not only Mo Luofu and Caiden took a breath of cold air. Even Nelson felt that the threat from the Japanese was imminent, and the Japanese's thirst for land seemed endless, as long as they could get a little bit of it. They will always try their best to get close to you, looking for opportunities.
Seeing the three people looking at each other, Wang Jiexiu struck while the iron was hot: "Now the Japanese are getting together with Situ Tai, the guy who betrayed his ancestors. Situ Tai has actually become the spokesperson of the Japanese within the empire. He is sacrificing the interests of the empire's coast and its allies at sea. In exchange for the support of the Japanese, His Highness the King of Qin has made it clear that under no circumstances will the Japanese forces be allowed to expand indefinitely in the Eastern Continent. The Eastern Continent can only belong to us Eastern Continent people, so the Western Territory will be Do everything possible to attack the Japanese forces, and do everything possible to help our allies curb the Japanese arrogance. In this regard, I believe that our interests are consistent, but the interests of the Japanese focus more on the sea, and our military operations at this stage will There will be more on land, so if the three of you feel that there is anything you need Xijiang’s support for, please feel free to say so, and as long as Xijiang can do it, you will never refuse.”
Wang Jiexiu's generous promise seems to have moved the three of them. After all, Xijiang has demonstrated sufficient land military strength. No one is willing to have a grudge with such a military strongman, not to mention that the other party has also shown enough sincerity. Although the other party is sincere There may be other purposes behind it, but in the face of the Japanese enemy, the interests of all parties are consistent. This is enough. At least there is a basis for cooperation. As for what will happen in the future, who can say clearly.
After exchanging colors, the three of them fell silent, and seemed to be thinking carefully about the other's proposal. Although the other's words were not stated clearly, it was actually a disguised statement of alliance. There are no irreconcilable contradictions, which means that an alliance is possible. There is already an alliance between the three countries. Naturally, it is nothing. But joining the strong power of Xijiang, although it is only a local government, this local government has It has a decisive influence on the entire Eastern Continent and even the Central Continent. The Three Kingdoms Alliance has become the Four Kingdoms Alliance. Will there be changes in the structure of this alliance? There seems to be only one target, and that is the Japanese, but is just one Japanese worthy of such a fuss? Will it appear to be a bit of a fuss
"Master Jiexiu, we are very grateful for your kindness. Well, I personally agree with your idea. After all, we have a common enemy, but I would like to hear Xijiang's thoughts on joining our Three Kingdoms Alliance, or what it means. You have to be more straightforward. After Western Xinjiang joins the Three Kingdoms Alliance, what does it need from the three countries, and what can it bring to the three countries?"
After being silent for a while, they saw Caiden and Morofu just lowering their heads and sipping their wine. Obviously, he did not intend to interrupt on this issue before he spoke. Nelson had to break through this layer of veil. Fortunately, before attending the meeting, His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister had fully consulted with him on this issue and discussed various issues. He had also taken detailed countermeasures, so he didn't feel nervous, but he had to pretend to be embarrassed on the surface.
Here it comes, Wang Jiexiu thought to himself, what is supposed to come has finally come. The whole night was full of useless words. From now on, all parties can really talk about business. Everything else was just a cumbersome opening statement, and he saw that the eyes of the three people had already fallen on his face. Wang Jiexiu nodded lightly. Since they are using each other and needing each other, there is no need to be too groveling. Being neither humble nor arrogant may make people feel each other's value better.
"Now that Mr. Nelson said this, Jiexiu is not clear enough to be more secretive. At present, Xijiang and Situ Tai are about to start a real battle. Xijiang does not hope that your country can provide military support. What a big help. To be honest, it is a matter of time to solve Situ Tai. But in view of the fact that the Machi Khan may launch attacks in the Sanjiang and Peninsula areas, Jiexiu hopes that the Three Kingdoms Alliance can contain the Machi Khan to the east of the Machi Khan People, to prevent them from taking advantage of us when we are at war with Situ Tai. Although the peninsula is not a matter of life and death for Xijiang, as the outlet of Xijiang in the Southern Ocean, it still has great commercial value in trade, so His Highness the King of Qin does not want this area to be devastated by war. At the very least, we hope that our allies can hold back a considerable number of Machihan troops for us so that they cannot fully concentrate on heading west. This is our most basic requirement. In addition, we We also hope that our allies can provide us with necessary assistance in training naval personnel. To promote the rapid growth of our naval base in Western Xinjiang, of course, working together to fight against the Japanese is our unwavering purpose."
Wang Jiexiu's words were very sincere, without any modification or concealment, which won the unanimous satisfaction of the three of them, "Mr. Jiexiu, you have stated the requirements of Western Xinjiang, and we still want to hear it. If we do this, our three countries will What can you get?"
"Well, first of all, it is the friendship in Western Xinjiang. This is the most important thing." Wang Jiexiu smiled slightly, his face full of confidence, but it is also the least valuable. "Secondly, the Huludao Military Port in the Northern Pearl Islands is in Western Xinjiang. After winning the war against Situ Tai, it will become a joint naval base of the Four Nations Alliance, and any navy of the four countries can station at the Huludao military port."
Nelson wrinkled his forehead slightly. This was unsatisfactory. The Northern Pearl Islands were originally Milan's inherent territory, but were only leased by the Tanghe Empire for a long time. Milan's idea is to take back this island, but Xijiang does not seem to have this idea. , and allowing the naval fleets of the four countries to dock is certainly a good thing for Mahad and Andako, but it is of little value to Milan. After all, there is the Kingdom's naval port not far from Huludao.
"The Ludao military port on the Mawen Islands will also become the naval base of the Four Nations Alliance, and the navies of the four countries can dock and station."
This has some flavor. If you can dock at Heron Island, the navies of the three countries will be equivalent to having a supply station in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The scope of activities of the navies of the three countries will be greatly expanded.
"Uh, in addition,..." Wang Jiexiu seemed to feel that some words were not easy to say, as if he was considering his words, and when the appetites of the three of them were whetted, he said: "In view of the Nanyang Alliance's control of the Mawen Islands Land sovereignty is not paid much attention to and the ownership requirements of the indigenous residents of the Mawen Islands have changed. We feel that it is necessary to reconvene a meeting on the sovereignty of the Mawen Islands to determine the ownership. Well, Xijiang believes that the Kingdom of Milan and the Grand Duchy of Mahad , Andako Principality should all be important members of this meeting to discuss the issue of the division of sovereignty of the Mawen Islands."
As soon as Wang Jiexiu's words came out, they immediately stirred up waves. The Mawen Archipelago is the most important archipelago in the central South Ocean. Its sovereignty has always belonged to the coastal countries of the Nanyang Alliance. However, most of the islands in the Mawen Archipelago are far away from the mainland coast. Far away, compared to some islands closer to the mainland coast, their transportation value and strategic significance seem to be less obvious. At least for the Nanyang Alliance, which values commercial value above all else, the value of the Mawen Islands is far less than that of the close proximity. Most of the Mawen Islands, which are large and small Gulu Islands along the coast of the mainland, with hundreds of islands, are in a primitive closed state. Even on the few islands that have been developed, developers have a bad relationship with the indigenous residents living on the islands. This is also the case in the West. This is an important reason why Xinjiang was able to easily obtain sovereignty over the three islands.