Shire did not agree to the request of Constantine I and showed a troubled expression while remaining silent.
Seeing Shire's hesitation, Constantine I quickly said, "Vice Admiral, if France is willing to station troops in Greece to contain the British Army, Greece can offer France Piraeus Port and military bases."
(The above image shows the location of Piraeus Port in Greece, an important port connecting the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. It is situated among a series of islands surrounding the Aegean Sea, where navies can block the Dardanelles Strait exit, and to the southeast can block the Suez Canal. Its geographical position is extremely important.)
Shire was tempted.
He knew very well that if France, which already controlled Malta, could also establish a base at Piraeus Port, the Mediterranean would become France's swimming pool.
But Shire remained calm.
"Your Majesty," Shire put on a dignified appearance:
