The Rise Of Australasia-Chapter 1294 - 946 Ceding the Straits Colony_2

Chapter 1294: Chapter 946: Ceding the Straits Colony_2

Chapter 1294 -946: Ceding the Straits Colony_2

The ten Sultanate countries held each other in check, so even if a few of them wanted to rebel, they would be confronted by the Great Sultan and the remaining Sultanates, who might even defeat them first to gain merit.

Similarly, if the Great Sultan had other ideas about Australasia, the surrounding ten Sultanates would also teach the Great Sultan a lesson.

In addition, with a certain degree of economic control and technological embargo, as long as they ensure that Kalimantan’s technology never surpasses that of Australasia, Australasia’s control over Kalimantan will be permanent.

This was also a great tree planted by Arthur for the monarchs of later generations. Judging from the land area of Kalimantan, the country had no problem accommodating a population of over a hundred million people.

A market with at least 100 million people, and one that could be exploited at will, was a huge boost to the development of Australasia.

Add to this the neighboring Philippines, which also had a potential population of 100 million. Just these two markets alone were enough for the industry of Australasia to flourish in the future, without worrying about overproduction.

This could also make up for the gap between Australasia and the former United States. As long as the market unification of the native land, Kalimantan, and the Philippines was completely achieved, the potential of Australasia would not be less than the former United States.

Since they accepted the benefits, they definitely had to do something in return.

However, as for how to handle things, Australasia still had its own decision-making power.

From October 1937, Australasia gradually increased its troops to North Africa and Europe.

However, the first batch of soldiers sent to the battlefields of North Africa and Europe were those from Kalimantan and the Philippines. The Australasia Army still had a task, which was to take over a portion of the Island Nation’s industrial equipment and empty their factories.

Yes, although the war with the Island Nation had ended, the Island Nation’s compensation was definitely more than what was stipulated in the treaty.

According to the limitation treaty signed between Australasia and the Island Nation, the size of the Island Nation’s Army and Navy, including heavy industry and military enterprises, was to be subject to certain restrictions.

Let’s not mention the army limitation for now, because the current situation in the Island Nation was very chaotic. They needed time to clarify the casualties within their military and the number of existing troops.

However, for the Island Nation’s navy, restrictions had to be implemented on the day the treaty was signed.

This also meant that within the timeframe restricted by the treaty, the Island Nation was prohibited from independently developing heavy weaponry, including tanks and airplanes.

No matter which power in the Island Nation, if they wanted to have more advanced heavy weaponry, they could only buy from the outside world.

Although there were no restrictions stating they could only buy from Australasia, it was believed that the various powers in the Island Nation were smart. For Arthur, the best method was definitely to eliminate any power that was difficult to control directly.

Although Arthur did not intend to actively interfere with the Island Nation’s situation, among the several separatist powers in the Island Nation, Arthur hoped that the power led by Jigen Jiro would eventually win.

But letting them fight a war for some time was also a good thing. Some of the more outdated weapons of Australasia could be successfully sold off, not only to clear the inventory but also to accumulate some research and development funds for the military factories for the development of new weapons.

In addition to emptying the heavy industry and military industry of the Island Nation, Australasia had another task, which was to station troops in the Island Nation to oversee the actions of the Island Nation’s military.

Of course, to put it more politely, it was supposed to be Australasia dispatching troops to protect the Island Nation, which currently was weakened in strength.

It had already been determined that the troops would be stationed in Aomori, at the northernmost tip of Honshu Island, which was a strategic location within the power range of the Island Nation.

Aomori was located at the connection between Hokkaido and Honshu Island and could easily sever the link between Hokkaido and Honshu Island.

No matter what changes occurred in the internal situation of the Island Nation, Australasia could control Aomori to cut the Island Nation in half.

Because the purpose was to protect the safety of the Island Nation, 75% of the stationing costs of the troops in Aomori were borne by the Island Nation, with the remaining 25% covered by Australasia.

However, since the Island Nation needed to pay compensation to Australasia each year, in reality, the military expenditure for the troops stationed in Aomori could be said to be completely undertaken by the Island Nation’s Government.

After discussions among the Ministry of Defense, General Staff, and government, the current decision for the size of the stationed forces in Aomori is an army division plus a bomber squadron plus a battleship squadron.

In an Island Nation without an air force and navy, such a military organization could completely bulldoze its way through. The bombing range of the bomber squadron almost covers the entire Native Land and the Korean Peninsula, and although there is only one battleship for the navy, it is still an enormous threat to any coastal Urban City of the Island Nation.

For a country like the Island Nation, it is very necessary to station troops for defense. After the size of the stationed troops was determined, Arthur immediately signed the command concerning the stationed troops and dispatched the newly established military forces to station there.

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Whether during wartime or peacetime, the troops stationed in the Island Nation generally rotate once a year. This is not only considering the possibility that the Soldiers might miss their homes, but it is also taking into account that during future peacetimes, military soldiers might undergo frequent changes.

In the peaceful years to come, the length of service in the Australasia Army might be reduced to 3 to 4 years. This is to enable more people to take part in military service, and the retired soldiers also make excellent reservists, able to quickly join the army in combat at any time.

Of course, given the Australasia soldiers’ considerably high salary and good welfare policy, no matter how short the service time is reduced, the country will not lack sources of soldiers.

Besides, with Arthur’s great prestige, as long as the influence of Arthur’s era is still there, there will be an endless stream of Soldiers taking the generals of Arthur’s era as role models and continuously moving towards the military.

This is also what Arthur emphasized, regarding the importance of cultivating a tough guy image and military role models. Currently, the more popular professions in Australasia, with most people’s first choices being scientists and soldiers, followed by doctors, teachers, and other positions, with actors and the like being considered medium choices.

This is most beneficial to the country’s development, only by encouraging the next generation to be more engaged in scientific research and military careers will the country’s strength become even stronger.

To achieve this, in addition to Arthur’s continuous advocacy, effectively increasing the income of scientific researchers and soldiers is also an important factor.

After all, only when the actual income is high will people lean toward high-income professions when making career choices. If it’s all just about passion, people still need to eat and live, don’t they?

After completing the stationing of troops in the Island Nation, the next target for Australasia is North Africa.

Although Britain and France had already occupied Italy’s Libyan Colony, Germany and Italy had counterattacked in France’s North African colonies and taken over a considerable portion of them.

The addition of Spain’s millennia-old tactics directly threw the Frenchmen into disarray.

This can’t help but bring up the current composition of the French Army.

Though the French Army boasts a size of over 4 million, in actuality, the elite forces are few and far between.

The French Army on the Maginot Line could also be considered veterans, but have been held up on the line.

While the German Army is outnumbered, their overall fighting capability is still higher than that of the French Army.

This is most evident in defensive battles, and the fact that the French Army has yet to break through the German positions is the best evidence.

Because the main force of the French Army is engaged in a northern offensive against Germany, resulting in the French forces in the south, facing Spain and Italy, being composed of new recruits and Indigenous armies from the colonies.

Depending on these soldiers for defensive battles is one thing but currently, their mission is to attack the forces of Spain, Italy, and Germany.

The result is quite apparent as well, with the French Army performing disastrously on the Western French and North African battlefields, merely peers in misfortune with Italy.