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Text Chapter 786 The situation is tense

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    Morocco borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.  Its important port of Tangier straddles the Strait of Gibraltar, the gateway from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. It has an important strategic position and has become a key location for European powers to compete for.  Since the beginning of the 20th century, France has rapidly expanded its influence in Morocco, carried out economic penetration, controlled Morocco's finances, and divided its sphere of influence in Morocco with Spain. This has caused great damage to Germany's interests in Morocco, and has affected the economy and military.  Germany, whose strength is rapidly expanding, naturally cannot sit back and watch France expand in Morocco!

    As early as when Britain, France, the United States and Russia formed the Allied Powers, Britain and France divided their colonies in North Africa to avoid conflicts!  France promised not to interfere with British actions in Egypt; Britain recognized Morocco as France's sphere of influence.  But this violated German colonial interests in Morocco.  In February 1905, France demanded that the Sultan of Morocco carry out "reforms" under French supervision in an attempt to make Morocco a "protectorate" of France.  This further aroused German opposition.  Kaiser Wilhelm II immediately announced that he would visit Tangier, Morocco, on March 31 and welcome the four returning Helgoland-class battleships here!  At the same time, Kaiser Wilhelm II also declared that Germany would maintain the independence of Morocco and that the status of the great powers in Morocco was absolutely equal.  Then German Prime Minister Bernhard von Bulow proposed to all countries participating in the Treaty of Madrid in 1880 that the Moroccan issue be submitted to an international conference for discussion.  The provisions of the Treaty of Madrid.  All foreign countries and their citizens shall have equal commercial and other rights in Morocco.

    Kaiser Wilhelm II¡¯s remarks also made France very dissatisfied.  France has already attempted to incorporate Morocco into its colonial system.  However, Germany jumped out to fight at this time and wanted to drag out the fat that France had eaten. Of course France would not agree!  A fierce conflict suddenly broke out between Germany and France, making the clouds of war in Europe thicker and thicker!

    "Father, ministers, we can no longer compromise, Germany's sword. We need to open up enough land for Germany's plow! Look at it, the Chinese are expanding their power around the world. They swallow  We have acquired the fertile and fertile Southeast Asia, swallowed up the oil-rich Middle East, and now we have acquired Mexico. And what about our Germany? Over the years, Germany¡¯s expansion has almost stagnated, and we cannot continue like this. Originally, China was just  Germany only supported Britain as a chess piece in the Far East to check and balance Britain. But now this chess piece has developed even more powerful than us. This is a complete shame for Germany. Does China really have the strength to challenge Britain and France? Isn't it because  Our help! Now, Germany can no longer give in, we should stay tough with Britain and France! Only in this way can we get what we want!" At the Imperial Council convened by Kaiser Wilhelm II.  Crown Prince William said loudly.  Originally, compared with China, Germany's external expansion seemed much slower.  Morocco is a key direction for Germany's expansion, and Germany has paid a heavy price for this.  And now.  The French actually want to swallow up Morocco, which will undoubtedly make Germany's previous investment in vain.  Of course the German rulers do not want to see this happen!  Crown Prince William is the vanguard among them!

    "Your Majesty, Morocco's geographical location is very important. The British have occupied Gibraltar and have guarded the door to and from the Mediterranean. If we can get Morocco, or the northern region of Morocco, we will have the strength to compete with the British.  Therefore, we cannot lose Mexico!" German Chief of General Staff Count Alfred von Schlieffen also expressed his attitude in a strategic sense!

    "Your Majesty, the empire has provided hundreds of millions of marks in loans to the Moroccan government. The French have controlled Morocco's finances. If Morocco becomes a French protectorate or even a colony, the empire will suffer great losses!"  Prime Minister Bernhard von B¨¹low German Prime Minister also suggested!

    "Where is the Navy? What is the attitude of the Navy?" Kaiser Wilhelm II looked at Navy Minister Alfred von Tirpitz.

    "Your Majesty, the navy's main enemy is not France, but Britain! However, if it wants to fight France, the navy can easily send all French warships to the bottom of the sea!" Navy Minister Alfred Feng  ?Tirpitz said proudly.  The German Navy now has 12 advanced new battleships, and four more are on the way to your country, while the French Navy only has four 'Breton-class' battleships.  Of course, if there was a war between France and Germany, Britain would definitely intervene.  The number of battleships currently in service in the British Navy has also increased to 14, which is not easy to deal with!

    ¡°What if the British get involved?¡± Kaiser Wilhelm II asked.  If only??When dealing with France, Germany will not be so cautious at all.  Germany's economic and military strength has already surpassed France's.  Regardless of whether it is the army or navy, there will basically be no problems if they want to defeat France.  However, France is a member of the Allied Powers. If Germany attacks France, Britain, the United States and Russia will probably join France in declaring war on Germany.  At that time, the world war will begin!

    "Your Majesty, the British will not get involved. They are not ready for war! Especially their army. In the Middle East war, the British lost a lot of land and have not recovered yet. They can use  , it¡¯s just the navy. Moreover, Britain¡¯s war strength has not yet reached its peak, and they will not rashly get involved in the war at this time! The same is true for us. Therefore, as long as we act like we are going to war,  The French will definitely retreat!" Navy Minister Alfred von Tirpitz said with certainty!

    "Very well, then let's do this! Send a note to the French government, asking them to stop their actions in Morocco, otherwise, war will come to France! At the same time, the navy is ready, we will visit Tangier, Morocco as soon as possible!" De  Emperor William II said firmly.  If Germany were to rise, war would be inevitable.  The Hohenzollern family was able to lead the Kingdom of Prussia and establish the same Germany. Didn't they also go through three wars?  And now, Germany needs to use the same method to obtain sufficient benefits for Germany!

    Germany¡¯s war note immediately caused great dissatisfaction in France.  Germany's rise almost stepped on Germany's shoulders.  In the Franco-Prussian War, France was defeated and Germany was unified.  Moreover, the five billion francs war reparations Germany received from France became an indispensable financial support for Germany's rapid development.  And now, history seems to be repeating itself, which makes the French, who have always wanted revenge and avenge their shame, very angry.  Before the French government had made a statement, protests from French radicals from all over the country had already blocked the Elysee Palace!

    "Gentlemen, look out the window, right? The people are roaring. France's interests and dignity have been challenged. We can no longer give in!" French Foreign Minister Theophile Delcase also shouted loudly to  The president and members of his cabinet state their views.  He advocates staying tough on Germany!  Because of geographical relations, the north has always been a key direction for France's expansion.  Since the Napoleonic period, France has actively competed with other countries for North Africa!  Egypt and Morocco are also France¡¯s key development directions.  However, Britain had a great advantage in Egypt, so after signing the treaty to establish the Entente, France recognized Britain's interests in Egypt.  In exchange, Britain recognized France's interests in Morocco.  At the same time, Spain also has many interests in Morocco, but the already weakened Spain is not noticed by France at all.  Therefore, after France thought that it could swallow up Morocco, it couldn't wait to turn Morocco into a French protectorate.  But I didn't expect that Germany would actually jump out at this time and want to compete with France for this quick fat!

    "So, do we have to get involved in a war?" French President Cl¨¦ment Armand Fallier said with a frown.

    "Your Excellency, the Germans have sent us a war note. Moreover, Kaiser Wilhelm II is about to leave for Tangier, Morocco. If neither of our two countries gives in, then war may be inevitable!  "Prime Minister Emile Combu said!

    "Your Excellency, President, Your Excellency, Prime Minister! France is not afraid of war! As long as we defeat the Germans, we can regain the glory of the Napoleonic period!" Foreign Minister Theophile Delcasse shouted.  The Napoleonic period was an era that made all French people proud. They almost became the masters of Europe.  However, that period is far behind them.  But this does not prevent many French people from wanting to make France rise again!

    President Fallier ignored Theophile Delcasse¡¯s clamor and looked at Minister of War Louis Andre and Minister of Navy Charles Camille Piraten.  If there is really going to be a war, the opinions of the two of them are very important!

    "Your Excellency, the war in the Middle East has only ended two years ago, and the Army has not returned to its best condition. If we fight the Germans, it will be difficult for us to win!" said Secretary of War Louis Andre.  The French have already been defeated by the Germans once, and the German Army has always been known as the best in the world. This has left an indelible shadow in the French Army's heart!

    "Your Excellency, the Navy only has four battleships, while the Germans have 12, and the other four are on their way back home!" Minister of the Navy Charles Kamil Pilaten also reminded!  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (.) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m to read.
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