Chapter 1505 The Empire Does Not Allow It

The construction of airports and the processing of aquatic products are secondary. For a country dominated by fishing, the scope and resources of fishing are the most important.

There are a lot of high-quality fish in the waters around Iceland, but until now, there is no proper law to protect Iceland's fishery resources, Icelanders can go fishing, at the same time, British fishing boats, Norwegian fishing boats, etc. Can run into the waters near them to fish.

In later generations, the conflict between Iceland and the United Kingdom is also here. British fishing boats went to the waters of Iceland to fish, triggering many maritime confrontations. The small Icelandic fishery ship rammed the British frigate just to defend itself. power.

Cyric came from later generations, and knew best what Iceland needed. The previous ones were all foreshadowing, and the last one was the big killer.

Under the governance of Germany, there has been a trend of unification in Europe. In this case, it is natural for Germany to divide the fishing scope of each country. As long as Germany is divided, who will dare to defy it?

Without the protection of the state, would ordinary fishermen dare to cross the border illegally?

Hearing Ribbentrop's words, the eyes of the two of them widened, and all the fatigue dissipated, Herman said: "Yes, it is time to clarify our fishing range, so as not to be stolen. catch."

Not only in later generations, but even in previous history, the history of Icelandic struggles almost always started with foreign fishing boats.

They are desperate to protect their interests.

Seeing the performance of the two, Ribbentrop knew that he was guessed by the head of Cyric again. As long as the Icelanders divided their fishing grounds, the Icelanders would definitely be grateful to Dade.

"Thanks to Germany's support for us. We will support all German policies with both hands," Hermann said.

When Ribbentrop took out the area divided by the fishing grounds, they were excited, just as they needed, now, look at the British fishing boats, dare to cross the border to fish!

At that time, it is enough to complain directly to Germany, and see how Germany will deal with them.

"Yes, we are willing to implement all German policies in Europe, including the use of the euro," Anades said.

The trend of European unification has become more and more obvious. An intuitive phenomenon is the continuous expansion of the euro area. For a small Iceland, it is still a big burden to issue its own currency. The benefits of directly adopting the unified European currency are More, it can be more convenient and effective in fishery trade. Both parties use the same currency, so there is no exchange rate problem.

These were all they could think of, but they still missed one.

"We still have a small request." Ribbentrop said: "I hope you can withdraw your previous declaration, continue to recognize the identity of King Christian X of Iceland, and restore the status of 1918. Iceland is the Kingdom of Denmark. a dependent sovereign state.”

These words made both of them froze for a moment.

Iceland is a small country with a small population, so historically, it has not been independent for a long time. Specifically, it will not officially declare independence until 1944. Before that, it has always been a vassal of other countries.

After changing hands several times, Iceland was a colony of the King of Norway until the 1814 partition of the Danish-Norwegian United Kingdom under the Agreement of Kiel, and thereafter became a dependency of Denmark.

However, Denmark continued to decline and it was difficult to maintain absolute control over Iceland, so the Icelanders continued to strive for autonomy.

In 1874, the Danish government gave Iceland limited autonomy. In 1918, Denmark and Iceland signed a joint act, and Denmark recognized the Kingdom of Iceland as a sovereign state attached to the Kingdom of Denmark. Since then, Iceland has further gained independence and sovereignty similar to a protectorate in internal affairs, while Denmark retains power in foreign affairs and defense.

At the same time, King Christian X of Denmark is also King of Iceland.

This was until Germany launched the European War, destroying Britain and France, and destroyed Denmark, just a matter of a few days.

Seeing the demise of its suzerainty, Iceland immediately realized that the opportunity had come. The Icelandic Parliament announced that the Icelandic government would take back the powers of Iceland's foreign affairs and other affairs from the Danish king. In this way, it is almost a sign of Iceland's independence, and it is only a referendum.

Icelanders do not want to continue to be under Danish rule, they want complete independence.

However, Germany does not allow it.

The reason is very simple. Germany needs to plan ahead, and Germany needs to set a rule and a standard. It can't pursue independence casually, and the empire will not allow it.

In later generations, after the end of World War II, the strength of the old British and French countries was greatly weakened. Seeing this opportunity, those colonies immediately moved their minds and continued to pursue independence. In the end, all of them became independent countries.

Are they happy, what's in it for Germany? As an important source of raw materials and a dumping ground for cheap industrial products, Africa has a great effect on the empire. They must not have any signs of independence. This is an iron rule.

Now, let's start with Iceland.

Denmark has not yet perished. Besides, even if Denmark perishes, these powers in Iceland should be directly under the jurisdiction of Germany.

Denmark was occupied by Germany and soon became Germany's "cooperating country". It belongs to the same second echelon as Britain and France, and the first echelon is the servant countries such as Italy, Spain and Romania.

King Christian X of Denmark refused to take refuge abroad, choosing to stay with his subjects. Through the good offices of the king, Denmark was able to maintain a high degree of autonomy among the occupied countries of Nazi Germany.

This guy, who is absolutely in Cao Ying with his heart in Han, is a typical two-faced person. Under his instigation, the Danish ambassador to the United States, Henrik Kaufmann, organized the Free Denmark Movement, handing Iceland and the Faroe Islands to the allies, and at the same time demanding The entire Danish merchant fleet, with 1.2 million deadweight tons, and more than 50,000 trained sailors assisted the Allied forces.

But now it is different, the general trend, he should be able to know how to choose. Under German surveillance, the flames of the Danish underground movement have long been extinguished.

And now, Germany is doing this to give Christian X a reassurance. If you follow Germany, Germany will not treat Denmark badly. Look, Iceland's power is not what Germany wants to give you back.

Of course, this will embarrass the Icelanders. The Germans have given Iceland a big cake in terms of fishing range. Of course, the Icelanders have to make concessions on other issues.

If the Icelanders don't agree, then Germany doesn't mind putting pressure on the Icelanders on the fishing range.

After a long time, Herman nodded: "Okay, we accept."