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Piaotian Literature of the Fourth Empire of China www.piaotia.com Chapter 734: Retreating to Advance

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    At 7 pm on February 4th, Berlin time, Kaiser Wilhelm II summoned German ministers at the Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam. After the British Ambassador to China Juldian visited the German Ambassador to China, Lucas sent a message to the country.  A telegram of more than 10,000 words was written.  In other words, this is a report on the conflict of interests between China's expansion and Germany.

    In the report, Lucas pointed out that in order to deal with Britain, Germany supported Western Sichuan, which is now China. This strategy was undoubtedly very successful.  However, China's development is astonishing. In addition to its relatively weak industrial base, it shows signs of surpassing Germany in many aspects.  Although, a strong China is a good boost for Germany.  But an overly powerful China will be a huge threat to Germany, which wants to gain world hegemony in the future.  However, China is now out of Germany's control, and it is no longer something that Germany can dominate.  Germany seems to be infested with tigers!

    "Everyone, what do you think of Ambassador Lucas' report?" Kaiser Wilhelm II said expressionlessly.

    "Father! The Chinese people's ambitions have been exposed. They will definitely be the empire's formidable enemy in gaining world hegemony in the future. In successive wars, they have gained huge benefits. The empire must come forward to prevent China from expanding into Europe.  . In the future, Europe can only have one master, and that is the German Empire!" Crown Prince William jumped out first.  His eyes were full of naked jealousy.  China has gained huge benefits time and time again, while Germany can only watch.  This made him very dissatisfied.  In the view of Crown Prince William, if Germany had not helped China hold back the main forces of Britain and France, China would have already failed in the war three years ago!

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, what is your opinion?" Wilhelm II ignored Crown Prince William's cry and asked Prime Minister Bernhard von Bülow directly.

    "Your Majesty, the expansion of the Chinese is indeed amazing! If this continues, even if we can defeat the Allies in the future, we may not be able to compete with the Chinese for world hegemony!" Prime Minister Biro said.

    Kaiser Wilhelm II’s face suddenly darkened.

    "Your Excellency Tirpitz, is the German Navy capable of defeating the Chinese Navy? Does the Navy have any way to prevent the Chinese's elusive submarines?" William II asked.  for the German Navy.  He has very high expectations. This will be the guarantee for Germany's expansion into the world!

    "Your Majesty, we now only have eight new battleships, and the Chinese navy, combined, has eight battleships and three battlecruisers. However, they captured three more British and French battleships. After repairing them,  The strength will also increase greatly. The German Navy currently does not have the strength to deal with the Chinese Navy. However, after our 'Heligoland-class' battleships enter service, we will have the strength to challenge them. However, according to the Crown Prince  His Highness and His Highness Prince Heinrich said that the 'Han-class' battleships that the Chinese are building are very powerful. Therefore, before our 'Caesar-class' battleships are put into service, I do not agree with conflict with the Chinese.  Perhaps, after the 'King-class' battleships enter service, we will be able to truly have the strength to defeat the Chinese navy!" said Navy Minister Alfred von Tirpitz.  The 'King-class' battleship is a battleship designed by Germany to counter China's 'Han-class' battleship. This class of battleship will also use a 343mm main gun.

    "As for submarines, there is currently no good way to defend them. However, the best defense is to attack! Our U-class submarines can also be put into actual combat. In terms of submarines, we may be a little behind the Chinese, but the gap is not big.  . However, I always believe that what really determines the victory of a naval battle is the battleship!" Tirpitz said!

    William II nodded. He also knew that the navy wanted to develop and did not disdain things that could happen overnight.  The 'King Class' battleship has just completed its design.  If you want to serve, it will take at least three or even four years!

    "Your Majesty, I think we should make it clear that our primary enemies are Britain and France. Only by defeating them can we compete with the Chinese for world hegemony. Therefore, we cannot fall out with the Chinese yet!" German Army  said Count Alfred von Schlieffen, Chief of the General Staff.  Unless Germany is willing to be trapped on the European continent, Germany must defeat Britain and France.  Only by defeating them can Germany gain a vast colony!

    "Your Majesty, in this case, we can pay attention to easing relations with China. However, on the issue of the Suez Canal, we must support the United Kingdom. At least limited support!" Xiao Mao?? also said.  He has become an advisor to William II!

    "Okay, I understand. Prime Minister, please send a telegram to Ambassador Lucas and tell him our decision! Germany does not support China's occupation of the Suez Canal!" Kaiser Wilhelm II said!

    On February 5, Zhu Erdian and Pierre came to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China again.  However, they were not the only ones here this time, there were also Russian Ambassador to China Cassini, U.S. Ambassador to China Sherlock, German Ambassador to China Lucas, and Austro-Hungarian Ambassador to China Anton Huber.  The purpose of their coming here is precisely to resolve the differences between China and Britain on the Suez Canal!

    The ambassadors from six countries to China came together, and even Wu Tingfang could no longer put on airs.  Wu Tingfang personally welcomed everyone into the conference room.  At the same time, he also felt that these foreign devils might be coming with bad intentions!

    After some pleasantries, Zhu Erdian went directly to the topic.

    "Your Excellency Wu Tingfang, we all believe that the Suez Canal is the world's main transportation artery and cannot be controlled by one country. Therefore, we believe that various countries can form a police force to protect the canal, but will not participate in the canal's operation.  Daily management. The canal still belongs to the canal company!" Zhu Erdian said.

    Wu Tingfang frowned, and then asked: "Is this what all countries mean?"

    “The French government agrees with this plan!” Pierre said first.

    “Russia agrees!”

    "America agrees!"

    Russian Ambassador to China Kassini and the U.S. Ambassador to China also followed.  Russia and the United States have always been allies of Britain and France. They support Britain, and Wu Tingfang is not surprised at all.  He looked at Lucas, but Lucas' expression was also very calm.

    “The German government also agrees with this plan!” Lucas said.

    “The same is true for the Austro-Hungarian Empire!” Anton Huber, the Austro-Hungarian Ambassador to China, also said.

    "These foreign devils have indeed reached an agreement on this issue! The Germans really feel threatened by China's expansion!" Wu Tingfang said secretly.

    "I need to report this issue to His Majesty the Emperor!" Wu Tingfang said.

    "Okay, Your Excellency Wu Tingfang, let's get China's reply tomorrow!" Zhu Erdian said with a smile, his performance was like a victorious general!

    After seeing off the ambassadors, Wu Tingfang rushed directly to the palace to report to Wang Yuze.

    After Wang Yuze found out, his face didn’t look good. He quickly summoned the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, the Chief of General Staff, the Minister of Army, the Navy, and the Minister of Defense to discuss countermeasures!

    "Your Majesty, it seems that the Germans are very wary of us. As for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they are just Germany's followers!" Prime Minister Yang Hua said.

    "Then what should we do now? Should we compromise with them?" Wang Yuze asked.  He really didn't want the word compromise.  However, it is very common for countries to compromise with each other!

    "Your Majesty, the key is that we are enemies of the whole world for the Suez Canal. Is it worth it?" said Chief of General Staff Xiong Wu!

    Wang Yuze was silent. He already knew Xiong Wu's point of view.  Although the Suez Canal is important, it is undoubtedly not worth it to be the enemy of the whole world just because of the Suez Canal.  What's more, China currently does not have the strength to be an enemy of the whole world.  Wang Yuze is not that arrogant yet!

    "Then, it seems we need to abandon the Suez Canal!" Wang Yuze said with a sigh.

    "Your Majesty, in fact, it would be good if we could control the Suez Canal. But just because we give up the Suez Canal does not mean that we have lost control of the canal. Egypt's Khedive Abbas II has already leaned towards us. We can vigorously  Abbas II also had great ambitions. As long as Egypt became stronger, he would definitely want to take back the canal. Why don't we let Abbas II fight the British?  "Prime Minister Yang Hua suggested.

    "This is a good idea!" Wang Yuze agreed very much.

    "Your Majesty, according to our treaty with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we can station troops in Saudi Arabia. As long as we retain an elite army in Saudi Arabia, we can attack the Sinai Peninsula and seize the canal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at any time!" Cai Yunye, Minister of Army  suggested.

    "Then, discuss with the King of Saudi Arabia to increase our garrison in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to two divisions, one division deployed in the Persian Gulf, and the other division deployed in the northern Red Sea!" Wang Yuze said!  In this case, it would be very easy for China to threaten the Suez Canal!  Even if various countries stationed police forces in the Suez Canal.  But the police force can withstand the strongThe powerful Chinese regular army?

    "Your Majesty, the Navy can also deploy warships and submarines in the Red Sea or the Gulf of Aden. Blockade of the entire Red Sea is not a big problem for the Navy!" Navy Minister Zhang Cheng also said.

    A smile appeared on Wang Yuze's face.  He already knows that even if he cannot control the Suez Canal, it will not have any impact on China.  As long as China is willing, it can seize the canal and control this transportation artery at any time!
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