"Why do we have to work so hard to defend Italy?" Yang Yonglin had asked this many times, in his opinion, Huaxia had paid too much for Italy, and even did not hesitate to let the precious fleet go thousands of miles away to face a powerful enemy. Although the traditional friendship between China and Italy has a long history, everything the country does depends on the cost. Yang Yonglin thinks the cost is too high!

"Italy will be our voice in the Euro-Mediterranean, and if we want to completely control the Middle East, we will have to have Italy's support. It is even possible to establish a support point in Europe. Let them help us defend against the onslaught of the European powers. We will win this war, but it is not in our interest to completely defeat Germany, and our aim is only to control the Middle East and at the same time weaken Germany and Austria appropriately in order to create a new balance of power in Europe. Let Britain, France and the United States be powerless to get involved in the Middle East. Although we will become comrades-in-arms with Britain and the United States in the next World War II, in terms of strength, the United States may be more terrifying, and we can't help but guard against it! Xu Jie explained.

"In addition, the British actually have another purpose...... They also want to use Italy as a litmus test to see how much Germany and Austria have grown in the past year. One thing is certain, however, that the British hope of seeing the German navy might be dashed, and I do not think that the German High Seas Fleet will really fight our Combined Fleet, as long as one of the Schers or Siperes is in office, it will never be possible. Xu Jie replied..........

However, everything was reciprocal, and under the coercion and inducement of China, Britain finally agreed to do everything in its power to help the Italian navy withdraw from the Mediterranean when it was weak. But at the same time, in return, China also needs to help Britain defend South Asia, and this help must be all-round. Detailed planning is necessary in terms of weaponry, personnel, logistics and strategy.

"We hope that in the first month before the start of the war, Huaxia will be able to provide our country with an armored aircraft carrier. At the same time, at least 3 more aircraft of various types were supplied in the first month. And then the monthly quantity cannot be less than the rack. "Churchill made a request. Huaxia once provided warships to the Italian Navy during the war. Then now if Huaxia sincerely helps the Entente, then it should also be able to provide capital ships. As for the number of aircraft, it was drawn up solely with reference to the assistance program to Italy.

"At the same time, we also hope that you can ensure the safety of the sea lines of communication from your country to South Asia, and that the monthly delivery of various supplies, ammunition, accessories, medicines and other materials should not be less than 10,000 tons." The reason for Churchill's second request was that South Asia was half a world away from the mainland and from the United States. Once the war really starts, then the only more reliable supplier that the Entente can rely on can only be Huaxia. South Asia lacks an industrial system sufficient to support a high-intensity war. But fortunately, Huaxia has this ability ..........

"We can guarantee this volume. However, the scope of security protection for your merchant ships can only be delimited within the territory of China. Unless. Our territory can be expanded again. Xu Jie thought for a while and said.

"Alas, Huaxia will eventually cross the Strait of Malacca!" Churchill sighed in his heart. He couldn't have understood what Huaxia meant, and it was obvious that he wanted to include Sumatra and other areas in Southeast Asia, where the Netherlands had only been successful. After the Sino-Russian War, the British came forward to help the Netherlands keep the island of Sumatra in order to prevent the expansion of Chinese forces into South Asia, and now in order to prevent the Allies' attempts to expand into South Asia, they want to give up the Netherlands.

But it is clear that Britain has no capital to refuse, and this time it is also the interests of the Dutch, Britain only needs to admit it, and it is China that really wants to send troops to get it. The UK offers a little help at most. If China takes Sumatra, then the protection area promised by China will be pushed several hundred kilometers to the west. This is undoubtedly very beneficial for the UK. So Churchill could only nod his head in acquiescence. …。

"In addition, Huaxia is willing to provide capital ships for your country. But instead of supplying armored aircraft carriers, we can replace the armored aircraft carriers requested by your country with two medium aircraft carriers of more than 17,000 tons. These two warships have at least 1 horsepower or more, a speed of more than 3 knots, and a capacity of more than 7 aircraft of various types. And we'll get you all the planes in place. Xu Jie thought for a while and said..........

Just kidding, what the British wanted was a 30,000-ton aircraft carrier, and this east-east potential was very huge. Referring to Essex, you can know that this product is much stronger than the Cloud Dragon and the like. Xu Jie can be changed to the 6s. Moreover, the construction period of such aircraft carriers is relatively long, and it is more difficult to replenish them in the event of losses. Instead, those unprotected and short-lived medium-sized aircraft carriers gave the British a few. Anyway, judging by the number of carriers. Two medium aircraft carriers are still a little more than one armored aircraft carrier.

"If you could...... I hope to be able to buy these two ships before the situation becomes tense. May I? Churchill thought for a while and said, Huaxia is very strict about these strategic forces. However, the solution given by the other party is not impossible. So Churchill did not insist. The reason why he asked for early purchase was to be able to form combat effectiveness earlier.

"No problem, we're always available to train your personnel. Even if your country plans to start training personnel next year, of course, the construction of warships will not begin until the end of the treaty. If war breaks out before the treaty is annulled, then we can sell one of the Liaoning-class aircraft carriers in service to your country. That's okay, right? Xu Jie said..........

"Our troops in India need to be re-equipped from now on, because of the sheer size and because of the financial crisis, it is difficult for us to come up with enough money to carry out this plan right now. I don't know if Huaxia can be more accommodating in this regard. "After solving the problems of naval and air force equipment, as well as logistical assistance. The British also have a considerable demand for the army, because in the future, a lot of supplies will have to rely on the supply of China, and it is undoubtedly a fool's dream to rely on the equipment delivered from the British mainland to arm the huge army, so the British simply decided to use a large number of Chinese equipment from now on.

"As long as there is no less than 3% of the advance payment, it is fine. In addition, the remaining money can be converted into various industrial equipment, and it would be even better if your country could negotiate with the United States to provide Huaxia with a complete set of oil deep drilling equipment. Xu Jie said. There are big oil fields in Huaxia, and there are also big oil fields in Siberia, and Xu Jie still remembers the general direction. But if you want to pump oil, advanced exploration technology and well drilling equipment are indispensable. And in this regard, American technology is the most powerful. Moreover, this is a subtle indication that the Entente China is fully capable of self-sufficient oil. Won't be restricted by the Allies!. …。

"Your country has discovered large oil fields? That's great. I think the U.S. government and businesses would be more than willing to provide such a batch of equipment to your country, wouldn't they? General Marshall? Churchill said excitedly. China's oil shortage is an irreparable weakness in other countries, and now, if China can achieve fuel self-sufficiency, then Churchill is still looking forward to the role that this huge chariot can play!

"But keep this a secret, if the opponent loses the sharpest weapon in battle, then the blow to him will be the greatest!" Xu Jie said meaningfully, if after the war, William learned that Huaxia did not rely on oil in the Middle East, then how would this arrogant guy react?

"We can meet the needs of the other side as much as possible, so I have a question, how do you plan to pay for the relevant costs?" All kinds of equipment aid provided by Huaxia to Britain had to be paid, and it was impossible to give it in vain. …。

"The British Empire will pay at least 30% of the deposit for each transaction, and we can also offset the rest of the payment by selling some technology or colonial rights, leasing some of your islands, and the Allies can also raise various loans within the Allies, and we can use this money to pay." After Churchill finished speaking, he looked at Marshall next to him.........

"Yes, if necessary, the United States can provide Britain with special loans to ensure that the war can continue. In the case of repayment, your country must not worry about our ability to pay. Marshall, who was on the side, said immediately...... The U.S. government doesn't care about spending money, it cares about killing fewer people. So they preferred to support the British with money or supplies rather than send hundreds of thousands of troops themselves to fight a bloody large-scale land war with the Germans in the area between the Indus and Ganges.

"And if I'm not mistaken, General Cunningham should be in the United States. The Entente should have already begun to think about the future construction of the Indian Ocean anti-wave protection work, right? Xu Jie asked.

"That's right. If General Deng is willing to participate in this discussion, I think it will be a grand meeting of our trilateral naval circles. I don't know if you're interested? Churchill pondered for a moment and said that it was no secret that Cunningham had come to the United States, and that he might have plans to fight the Chinese delegation again. But I don't know what Xu Jie's purpose will be when he mentions this matter at this time?

"That's what I'm trying to say. Germany may be ready to abandon the treaty, and judging by the information we have received, the tonnage of their new warships has already exceeded the number stipulated in the treaty. We even used to listen to their internal telegrams. Don't doubt our accuracy, the dumb puzzle machine may be difficult for your country to decipher, but don't forget that this system was first designed by us Huaxia, and we naturally know his weaknesses. Xu Jie said calmly..........

Thanks to the book friends zhouyu1976 and hukaikaka for their tips. (To be continued).