BXBX NOVEL Chapter 996: Arms Control Conference
"It would be great if the Washington Conference could be convened like in another time and space to limit the tonnage of the navies of various countries. Although it will definitely be violated in the end, at least it can win a few years." Qin Tian secretly thought of.
However, Qin Tian also knows that it may be very difficult to achieve such a goal in this time and space. After all, Germany now has the most powerful military force in the world. If Germany wants to ensure its dominance, it must have an absolute advantage in the face of the United States, Britain and island countries. The United States, Britain and island countries will definitely not agree. In this case, it is simply impossible for such an arms control meeting to continue.
"Regardless of whether it is possible or not, we must always work hard. At least the whole world can see the efforts made by the empire for peace and improve the image of the empire." Qin Tian made a decision.
Now Germany, although it has become the world hegemony. However, the international image is not very good. On the one hand, it is because Germany has been too strong over the years, defeating those powerful enemies time and time again in the war. On the other hand, it is the intentional distorted propaganda of other countries. This also made many countries regard Germany as a greedy conqueror, worrying that their country would be attacked by Germany. If Germany can call on all countries to hold arms control conferences to limit the development of armaments in various countries, this will undoubtedly allow people all over the world to see Germany's sincerity.
After thinking of these things, Qin Tian immediately held an imperial meeting and confessed his thoughts to the important ministers of the empire.
When everyone understood what Qin Tian meant, they were all dumbfounded. If someone else proposed such a plan, they would definitely think it was whimsical. However, it was Qin Tian who proposed it, so they had to carefully consider their words.
"Your Majesty, Americans, British and islanders, will they accept it? I'm afraid it will be difficult." Prime Minister Biluo said.
"If the British are excluded, the empire is at war with them after all. In addition, the Ottoman Turkish Empire and the Kingdom of Italy can be brought in. Although the two countries do not have much strength, it is still necessary to increase the number of countries present." Qin God said.
"Your Majesty, even if this is the case, the United States and the island countries will obviously not agree easily. They all regard the empire as their enemy and strive to develop their military power. It is their basic national policy. If they want them to stop the development of military power, they should Not likely." Admiral Reinhard Scheer, Secretary of the Navy, also said.
Qin Tian nodded: "I know. However, we have to work hard! If they can accept such a condition, it would be the best. If they are not willing to accept it, it will not be a big deal for the empire. Loss. My real intention is to change the international image of the empire through the arms control conference, so that people all over the world know that the empire desires peace and wants to make efforts for peace."
The important ministers of the empire couldn't help but shine. If this is the requirement, you can try your best. As long as the arms control meeting is successfully held, this will undoubtedly be a very plus point for Germany.
"Your Majesty, then we can invite the United States, the island nations, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Italy to send delegations to Berlin to participate in the conference. It would be best if they accept. Their military development will be limited. If they If you don’t want to, then the empire can also charge them with the crime of breaking the peace.” Foreign Minister Wahit said.
"Well, that's the truth!" Qin Tian said with satisfaction.
"Your Majesty, how can we restrict them at the meeting?" Marshal Reinhard Scheer asked. Obviously, the main purpose of this arms control conference is to control the development of navies in various countries.
"The total tonnage of the capital ships of the Imperial Navy must exceed the sum of the United States and the island countries. The tonnage of the Imperial Aircraft Carriers must also exceed their sum. As for the others, the Admiralty can figure it out." Qin Tian said.
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid they won't agree to such a condition." Marshal Reinhard Scheer frowned.
Although, the total tonnage of capital ships and aircraft carriers of the German Navy has exceeded the combined tonnage of the United States and island countries. However, Germany has stopped building capital ships, and construction of aircraft carriers has slowed down. In contrast, the United States and island countries are frantically building capital ships, and the construction of aircraft carriers will soon be accelerated. In this case, will they take the initiative to limit their own strength? That is obviously unlikely.
"This is the condition of the empire. If they don't accept it, then forget it. After all, with the status and status of the empire's world hegemon, it is already very rare to be able to actively limit military strength." Qin Tian said.
"Your Majesty is right. If they continue to expand their armaments crazily, it will also put a great pressure on their finances. If they are not fools, they should seize the opportunity given to them by the empire." Prime Minister Billo said.
After all, no matter how rich and powerful the United States is, it cannot be compared with Germany. The wealth that Germany collects from the colonies every year alone is enough for Germany to maintain a strong military strength. But not in the United States. Especially when the British and the islanders also need the support of the United States, it puts the United States under tremendous pressure.
In July 1918, the German government officially issued a statement. For the sake of world peace, Germany hoped that major powers would send delegations to Berlin to attend a meeting on the control of the expansion of military power, so as to ease the tension in the world and maintain world peace. .