Chapter 1520 - 45: Germany’s Predicament (Part 3)

Chapter 1520: Chapter 45: Germany’s Predicament (Part 3)

Therefore, the British are well aware that if they wish to maintain the UK’s world order, they must prevent the outbreak of war as much as possible.

Of course, this is also a helpless move. World War I has already proven that when faced with war, the UK is already powerless, and facing Germany, East Africa, and the United States — these newly emerged world powers — the UK’s military authority is significantly reduced.

And since they cannot achieve overwhelming advantage militarily, the UK can only attempt to come up with other solutions, with the League of Nations being a crucial measure for the UK to continue maintaining its global dominance.

However, unlike the previous timeline where the UK was the victor of World War I, the UK could thus assemble and lead the League of Nations, this time in a reluctant manner.

But, affected by East Africa, this timeline’s World War I has radically changed its face, and if the UK wishes to form the League of Nations, it must win over "collaborators."

Currently, the UK is actively courting Germany and France.

As for why it chose Germany, an arch-enemy in World War I, it is a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils.

Now, in Europe, Germany is balanced by Russia, so the UK is not concerned about the German threat, and World War I has proven that Germany, a semi-landlocked nation, has significant geopolitical disadvantages, which the UK can still suppress.

However, overseas in East Africa and the United States, the situation is not so; they possess terrifying size and scope and are difficult for the UK to contain.

Thus, the best solution the UK can think of to restrain these two nations is to integrate the entire European power to suppress their development.

Now, on the European Continent, Germany is evidently a nation that the UK cannot avoid; without addressing Germany, the League of Nations cannot be formed.

Even though bringing Germany into the League of Nations will dilute the UK’s power, it is far better than having no unified global management at all.

So-called unified world management is primarily for stabilizing the old international order, serving the UK and all of Europe.

In other words, the previous timeline’s League of Nations was led by England and France, but in this timeline, the UK’s plan is for the UK, France, and Germany to lead the League of Nations. After all, the Three Kingdoms are European countries, and naturally, the UK still has the greatest say in this new League of Nations.

Germany was, in fact, initially not interested in the UK forming the League of Nations, after all, this League of Nations is still essentially subordinate to the UK.

However, Herman now intends to use this League of Nations as leverage to alleviate the pressure Germany currently faces, which is a pragmatic expression.

Of course, he also has his own calculations, which is that the British spoke correctly: "The current development of the world pattern no longer allows us to consume internally within Europe. Previously, Europe was the center of the world, having an overwhelming advantage over other regions."

"But now, the rise of nations outside of Europe such as the United States and East Africa has already posed significant threats to European hegemony. If Europe declines, no one will fare well."

"Therefore, we should try to eliminate disagreements as much as possible to tackle threats and competition outside Europe, otherwise, given the economic size and industrial scale of the United States and East Africa, surpassing Europe is only a matter of time."

"Look at the large number of industrial products manufactured by the United States and East Africa that are already appearing in the European market. This is the common threat we face, and Germany is no exception, given it is now the largest industrial nation in Europe. If we allow the United States and East Africa to grow larger, Germany will also be a victim."

Indeed, German industry faces competition, especially from East Africa, which, during World War I, flooded into traditional German markets with a large number of industrial products from East Africa.

Thus, after the end of World War I, the German government, led by Herman and William II, secretly sought to push East Africa’s influence out of regions like Eastern Europe and the Middle East.