"If we were to launch an attack on the islands, how many troops would it take to defeat them?" Qin Tian looked at the important ministers of the empire and asked.

"Your Majesty, if it is a navy, the Imperial Navy can defeat them by sending a fleet of six battle cruisers. At present, there are only four Kongo-class battlecruisers in the navy of the island country that can be regarded as dreadnoughts, and the rest of the battleships are all former dreadnoughts or quasi-dreadnoughts, which is not a cause for concern. If you want to be on the safe side, send out three Mackensen-class battlecruisers and three Derflinger-class battlecruisers. I believe that will be enough for us to win! "Said the Minister of the Navy, Marshal Count Tirpitz.

Qin Tian nodded, the island navy at this time was far from the island navy that could compete with the powerful US Navy in the Pacific Ocean in a few decades. In another time and space, the navies of the island countries took the lead in focusing on the development of aircraft carriers and carrier-based aircraft, which made them smash the US Navy all over the ground and suffer heavy losses in the early days of the Pacific War. If it weren't for the fact that the industrial strength of the United States was much stronger than that of the island nations, it is very difficult to say who would have won the Pacific War. The main reason for the defeat of the navy of the island country was that it was dragged to death by the United States with its strong industrial strength.

"What about the Army? If the island nation is to be defeated, or destroyed, how many troops does the army need to send? Qin Tian then asked.

The face of Field Marshal von Falkenhein, Minister of the Imperial Army and Chief of the General Staff, suddenly became solemn.

"Your Majesty, if we want to defeat the island country, or even destroy the island country, we have to mobilize an army of about 1.5 million or even 2 million." Marshal von Falkenhein said.

"Oh God! Dispatch so many troops? How can that work? Logistics alone is enough to break us! Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Colonel-General Waldze, exclaimed.

Prime Minister Biluo and other high-ranking government officials suddenly looked bad. Dispatch two million troops to fight thousands of miles away, how much military spending will it cost! Even if the German Empire reaped huge benefits in this war, I am afraid it will not be able to hold on!

"Island nations are not a small country. Although their industrial strength is not strong, the basic military industry can still meet their own needs. Especially after they occupied Southeast Asia, they could get access to the abundant resources there, which would make their industry more developed. The population of the island nation is 50 million. This means that if they want to fight hard, they can arm an army of four or five million, or even more. In addition, the islanders are very brave in battle, which can be described as fearless death. Its will to fight is no worse than that of the Imperial Army. Even if our weapons and equipment are a little more advanced. But if you want to destroy the island country, you will need about two million troops! Marshal von Falkenhein said with a solemn face.

"If the island and the empire are not far apart, or even neighbors. Well, it will be very easy for the Empire to defeat them. But alas, they are on the other side of the globe. That's why we're going to have to pay more if we want to beat them. Marshal Count Tirpitz also said.

"Could it be that we can't do anything about the islanders? How can the colonies in Southeast Asia be recaptured? Foreign Secretary Vahit asked.

"Yes! In any case, the colonies in Southeast Asia could not be occupied by the islanders. It was colonized by the British and French for many years, and it was a rich place. If the empire had access to these colonies, the benefits would have been even greater. What's more, it can also weaken the strength of the islanders. Other senior government officials also suggested.

"Very well, I thought you would despise the islanders. If that's the case, I'm afraid we'll pay a bigger price for it. Qin Tian said with a serious face.

"I know more about the people of the island than you do. The people of that country are quite paranoid and do not value life. Not only is it very cruel to the enemy, but it is also cruel to itself. If one day, our army attacks the island nation, we will encounter unimaginable resistance. When the time comes, women, children, and the elderly will attack us. Therefore, it will be very difficult to destroy the island nation. In addition to defeating their armies, they will probably have to be prepared to slaughter millions or more of civilians. Of course, our own casualties will also be significant. Qin Tian said.

"Oh God! Could it be that the islanders are crazy? Otherwise, how could they be so crazy? Prime Minister Billo said.

"It's true that the islanders are crazy. Their army, advocating the spirit of bushido, is proud of its heroic battles and death on the battlefield. Even their citizens think the same way. You can imagine what kind of crazy enemies we will encounter once we destroy them. Therefore, once you attack the mainland of the island country, there must be no mercy, and anything that poses a threat to the army must be eliminated. Otherwise, kindness to the people of the island nation is cruelty to oneself. Qin Tian reminded.

Although, Qin Tian knew that these military and political ministers of the empire might not fully believe what he said. However, it is still very necessary to give them a reminder in advance.

This may be the difference between Eastern and Western thinking. Westerners fight, although also bravely. But in the case of unavoidable, even if they choose to surrender, they will not be seen as a shame. However, the Orientals were different, and they saw surrender as a disgrace. Especially the people of the island country are very crazy. Even in a difficult situation, they will scream and launch a decisive attack, even if it is all broken, they will not surrender. This is also the reason why in World War II, in another time and space, few island soldiers will surrender on the battlefield. Of course, the rabble in the later stages of the war was different, with little training. At least the elite troops of the island country's army are definitely able to fight to the death.

"Your Majesty, in this way, we must be cautious if we want to launch a war against the island nation." Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

"Yes. Although the islanders do not seem to be strong now, they are not easy to deal with. In order to ensure the supremacy of the empire, we will eventually have a war with the islanders, but I hope that the war against the islanders will be the last. In that case, we will be able to concentrate all our forces on them and wipe them out once and for all! Qin Tian's face was resolute.