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So, what do you all think about this? Do we want to support Ireland as an independent nation? Wang Yuze asked. Although, supporting Ireland and separating Ireland from Britain would be of great benefit to China. However, he still needs to listen to everyone's opinions! However, he doesn't think anyone will object.

"Your Majesty, the military agrees with the support for Irish independence! After the end of the world war, the Reich and Germany will start a struggle for world supremacy! However, Europe is too far away from the Empire, and the Empire needs to build a series of military bases in Europe to do it! If Ireland can be allied with the Empire, the Empire can use Ireland to deploy enough troops to achieve its goal of blocking Germany in Europe! In this case, even if war broke out, it would only break out in Europe, and would not have any impact on the empire itself. In such a situation, Germany's war potential will be gradually weakened, and the strength of the Reich will further rise, which is very beneficial for the future war of the Reich! "Marshal Cai Yun, Chief of the General Staff, said! The biggest problem facing the military now is how to defeat Germany halfway around the world. The long logistical supply line is enough to make the squadron pay a huge price for this, and the combat power will also be greatly limited. If there is a large base close to Europe, then these problems can be solved! Now it seems that Ireland is undoubtedly a good choice!

"Your Majesty, Ireland has a long coastline. There are a lot of natural harbors, and if we can get a naval base in Ireland, it will help increase the strength of the Imperial Navy in Europe! Marshal Zhang Cheng, Minister of the Navy, also said. Battleships of the Navy. It is often necessary to return to the shipyard for repairs after a few months of service. If there were no naval bases in Europe, the ships would have to return to their homeland. It takes two or three months to go back and forth, and not only does it waste a lot of fuel and other supplies, but it also wastes a lot of time!

Wang Yuze nodded, and he expected that the military would approve of China's support for Ireland. With the end of the world war, China's military focus has shifted to how to build its power. Continue to maintain superiority over Germany and how to defeat Germany in future wars and defeat Germany at the lowest cost! A series of military bases were established in Europe to form a tight line of defense. It has undoubtedly become the best choice in China. Of course, Wang Yuze himself is also inclined to this choice!

"Your Majesty, will this lead to a further deterioration of relations between us and Germany! Now the British have not surrendered to us. Post-war peace talks have not yet begun! If you fall out with the Germans. In the time of peace negotiations, the Germans will definitely give us trouble! In this case, many of the interests of the empire will not be guaranteed! If so, could Ireland's independence be delayed after the peace negotiations had been concluded? Prime Minister Wu Tingfang said with some concern!

Wang Yuze thought for a moment, then shook his head. He remembered that the Paris Peace Conference in another time and space lasted for more than half a year! This time, China and the Allies won the world war. At the same time, China and Germany, the leader of the Allied powers, began to surface because of contradictions, and they would certainly be holding each other back in the peace talks. This will inevitably lead to a significant extension of the time for peace talks. The longer it drags on. The more disadvantageous! Besides, the benefits that China has already achieved on the battlefield will definitely not be lost at the negotiating table! China's strong military strength is the most powerful guarantee!

"We have a strong military strength as a guarantee, and the benefits we have achieved on the battlefield will not be lost! It's the same at the negotiating table! Until the peace agreement is signed, all three armies of the empire will remain ready to avoid unexpected situations! It is important for the Cabinet and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to pay attention to this in the process of negotiations! If necessary, deterrence can be carried out by force! The military will give you the greatest support! Wang Yuze said in a deep voice. These words undoubtedly express his intentions! Now China has the confidence and strength to get these deserved things!

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Ng Dinh Fong and Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi both replied! The military also said that it would provide the greatest support to the cabinet! Zhang Cheng, the Minister of the Navy, even shouted, if any country dares to harm the interests of the empire, the battleships and aircraft carriers of the Navy will go and bomb their coasts into ruins! The Chinese Navy has become the number one in the world, and it is already qualified to say such arrogant and arrogant words!

"In that case, then, we can begin negotiations with the Irish side! The military also needs to give a detailed plan for how many bases will be acquired in Ireland, how many troops and weapons will be deployed, and so on! Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi said!

"For specific issues, the cabinet and the military will negotiate!" Wang Yuze said. He only needs to grasp the general direction, if he has to do everything, he is afraid that he will be tired to death, where is he living so freely now!

"Yes, Your Majesty!" And all the people replied with a loud voice!

After that, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on behalf of the Chinese Cabinet, together with representatives of the military, met with Arthur Murphy. Griffith, as well as other important figures of Sinn Féin in Ireland, held secret talks. The two sides have common needs, but there are slight differences in the specifics. Therefore, in just two days, the Chinese side reached an agreement with Sinn Féin in Ireland!

At 10 a.m. Beijing time on July 9, the leader of Sinn Féin in Ireland, Arthur Féin. Griffith and others held a press conference in Beijing. At the meeting, Arthur. Griffith proclaimed Irish independence, established the Republic of Ireland as part of the Irish, and appointed himself interim President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Ireland. After the situation in the country stabilizes, Ireland will hold a general election and elect a full president!

Ireland's declaration of independence immediately caused an uproar! German Ambassador to China August. Feng. Klinder immediately protested, claiming that Ireland's approach was unreasonable and that Germany would not recognize Ireland's international status! However, the other members of the Allied Powers chose to remain silent. Ireland's independence is obviously supported by China! China is too strong, and they can't afford to offend China for the sake of an Ireland! Besides, this is about the confrontation between China and Germany, after the fall of the Entente, China and Germany have become the most powerful countries in the world, and even the third Austria-Hungary and China and Germany are still very far behind, if you rush into it, you will definitely pay a heavy price!

Subsequently, the Chinese side and the Irish Provisional Government signed a series of political, military and economic treaties, all of which showed that Ireland had the support of China! Among them, the most important treaty is that Ireland has officially become an ally of China, China is responsible for the security of Ireland, and any attack on the Republic of Ireland is equivalent to waging war against China! In addition, militarily, China will assist the Republic of Ireland in establishing an army force with a total number of 100,000 to maintain the security of the Republic of Ireland! At the same time, the officers of the Republic of Ireland will also go to China for training and learn the new tactical guiding ideology! What attracts the most attention of European countries is that China will deploy more than 100,000 troops in Ireland, including the army, navy and air force! There is no doubt that the target of these armies is Britain and Germany behind it! As for the economy, China will provide the Republic of Ireland with an interest-free loan of 100 million Chinese dollars and a low-interest loan of 200 million Chinese dollars.

Ireland at this moment was originally under the control of the Chinese Army. When China landed on the British mainland, it sent several infantry divisions to land on the island of Ireland. This is not the focus of the British Army's defenses, there are less than 100,000 British troops on the island! They may not have any problem dealing with the Irish Volunteers, but they are no match at all against the elite Chinese Army. Faced with the powerful Chinese Army, these British Army Corps officially surrendered to the Chinese Army after a slight resistance! After the signing of the alliance between China and the Republic of Ireland, the Chinese Army had begun to formally transfer the defense area to the Irish Volunteers. These Irish volunteers will also be subsequently reorganized into the Irish Army, an overseas force under the command of the Chinese General Staff!

The British government reacted most violently to Ireland's independence! After losing all its overseas colonies, Britain has only more than 300,000 square kilometers of land area left, and now it has lost the island of Ireland, which is undoubtedly once again a piece of meat has been cut off! However, Britain is now under military occupation between China and Germany, and Britain can only protest verbally, which will not be of any use to China or Ireland. On the contrary, the pressure on the British government is increasing, and many British people demand that the government end the war as soon as possible, and since Britain has been defeated, there is no need to continue to hold on. This war has already cost Britain a huge price, and if it continues to drag on, they are very likely to pay an even greater price! For this reason, Asquith's cabinet had to speed up the study of the process of China's surrender!

Germany, China's nominal ally, is also very angry about China's support for Irish independence, and Germany has already seen what kind of threat China and Ireland will pose to Germany after the alliance! (To be continued......)