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Text Chapter 1440 The second plan

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    At two o'clock in the afternoon on April 26, Beijing time, Chinese Foreign Minister Gu Weijun made an emergency meeting with the German Ambassador to China, August von Klind, to exchange views on Germany's proposal to lease the Azores Islands to the Portuguese government, and stated that  China's attitude on this matter is that Germany cannot destroy the stability of the Eastern Atlantic. China hopes that the Eastern Atlantic can maintain the status quo!

    "Your Excellency, Ambassador, China is very concerned about Germany's proposal to lease the Azores Islands to the Portuguese government! China hopes that the situation in the Atlantic Ocean can remain peaceful! Any action that changes the current situation in the Atlantic Ocean is something China does not want to see!" China  Foreign Minister Gu Weijun said solemnly!  Although Ambassador August von Klinde's face was already a little ugly, Gu Weijun seemed to have seen nothing!

    "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, this is a matter between the German government and the Portuguese government. It has nothing to do with China!" Ambassador August von Klind said with a cold face.  China's sudden intervention made him very dissatisfied!  China¡¯s behavior seems to have too much control!

    "How could it not matter? The Chinese government believes that if Germany deploys military forces on the Azores Islands, it will pose a serious threat to China's interests in the eastern Atlantic! Therefore, China hopes that Germany will give up the plan to lease the Azores Islands  !" Gu Weijun said!

    When Ambassador August von Klind heard this reason, he almost turned his back on the spot.  What poses a threat to China¡¯s interests?  This is obviously just an excuse!  China just wants to keep Germany's navy blocked in the North Sea, so it prevents Germany from having a naval base in the eastern Atlantic.  However, although the reasons proposed by China are far-fetched, for Germany, they have to be considered!  If Germany wants to continue this plan, a fierce conflict will definitely break out with China!

    "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, when we lease the Azores Islands, we just want to build some civilian ports on the islands for the supply and berthing of German merchant ships plying the Atlantic Ocean! No military facilities will be built!"  Ambassador Gust von Klind said!  Although he himself knew that the main purpose of Germany's lease of the Azores was to build a military base, he certainly could not admit it in the face of China's opposition.  But even this was enough to make him feel very aggrieved!  The powerful Germany was actually forced to do this, which made Ambassador August von Klind feel deeply ashamed deep in his heart!

    "I'm sorry, Your Excellency Ambassador! China believes that if it only provides supplies and docks for merchant ships, the Portuguese government can do this! The Chinese government hopes that Germany can give up its claim to the Azores. Otherwise,  China will not rule out taking the next step!" Chinese Foreign Minister Gu Weijun said forcefully!

    "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, can I understand that this is China issuing a war ultimatum to Germany?" August von Klind asked angrily!

    "Your Excellency Ambassador, you misunderstood. This is definitely not a war ultimatum, it is just China's advice to its allies!" Gu Weijun said with a smile on his face!  However, Ambassador August von Klind could sense the threat!

    "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, I will report China's opinions to the German government! What the government will choose is beyond my control! However, I think the German government will not give up!" August.  After Ambassador von Klinde finished speaking, he bowed slightly to Gu Weijun and then left the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs!  Faced with such strong pressure from China, he wonders if he will lose his composure if he continues to stay!

    After Ambassador August von Klinde left, Gu Weijun made an appointment with the Portuguese Ambassador to China Carroll half an hour later.

    "Ambassador Carroll, I met with the German Ambassador to China half an hour ago and conveyed China's attitude to him! However, Ambassador, you also know that China is too far away from Europe. If Germany insists on having its own way,  If they do, it will be difficult for us to stop them!" Gu Weijun said to Ambassador Carroll!

    "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, I believe that after China has expressed its attitude, Germany will think twice before acting!" Ambassador Carroll is more optimistic!  After all, almost all countries know that in the past few years of confrontation between China and Germany, China has always been on the offensive, while Germany has been on the defensive.

    "Your Excellency, Ambassador, I hope so! However, for the sake of Portugal's security, China recommends that the Portuguese government prepare for war! If Germany continues to be tough, we are afraid that they will take forceful action!" Gu Weijun said!

    "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Germans shouldn't be like this, right? They have no reason to use force against Portugal!" Ambassador Carroll said in disbelief!  Compared to Germany, Portugal is just a small country. If Germany really wants to attack Portugal?If we use force, Portugal will not be able to resist it no matter what!

    "China can provide security guarantees to Portugal! If Portugal can sign a security guarantee treaty with China, China can station an army in Portugal! In this case, Germany will not have any intentions against Portugal!" Gu Weijun took the opportunity to say  !

    However, Ambassador Carroll shook his head like a rattle and immediately rejected Gu Weijun's proposal: "Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Portugal is a neutral country, and we will not participate in any conflicts, confrontations, or wars!  "

    "Okay then!" Gu Weijun had to say!  Although China has many military bases around the European continent, China has always wanted to land in the western part of the European continent.  Although Portugal's location is a little off, if the Chinese army can enter Portugal, it will undoubtedly have a great impact. This will be very beneficial to China's future landing on the European continent!

    The German Ambassador to China, August von Klind, reported China's attitude to Berlin that afternoon. There is no doubt that China's strong intervention aroused strong dissatisfaction from the German government. Kaiser Wilhelm II  As usual, Shi got angry and cursed China fiercely.  However, as for how to deal with the current problem, whether Germany should continue to be tough is now before the German government and military!

    "Your Majesty, the attitude of the Chinese people is very tough, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs suggests that we give in temporarily. Germany currently does not have the strength to have a head-on conflict with China!" said German Foreign Minister Stresemann!  In the past few years, in the face of China's aggressive offensive, Germany has been compromising and giving in, which makes him, the foreign minister, very frustrated!

    "Father, we can't give in anymore! If we give in anymore, our plan to enter the Atlantic Ocean will be aborted! In addition, we have been giving in over the past few years, which has left a very bad impression on other countries.  It will also make the Chinese even more arrogant!" Crown Prince William objected!

    "Your Majesty, building a military base on the Azores Islands is very important for the German Navy. Both our fleet and submarine force need this base! If we can have this base, then we will be in the future  The possibility of defeating China in the war will increase a lot!" Navy Minister Tirpitz said!  The German Navy has been planning to have a base in the eastern waters of the Atlantic Ocean to achieve its goal of breaking out of the North Sea!

    "However, if this happens, it will cause a head-on conflict between us and China! The Chinese people have a very tough attitude. If a conflict breaks out or even leads to a war, it will be very detrimental to us!" German Prime Minister Hollweger also said.  His underlying meaning is very obvious. Germany's army currently does not have the strength to defeat China, so Germany should be more forbearing.

    German Navy Minister Marshal Tirpitz and Army Minister and Chief of General Staff Marshal Falkenhayn both looked unhappy. Apparently, they also understood the meaning of Prime Minister Holweg's words.

    "Father, I think we should be tough to the end this time! Although Germany's overall strength is not as good as China, but if the war breaks out now, especially in Europe, we will have an advantage over the Chinese! The Chinese  Only half of the navy's strength is deployed in Europe. We may not be much worse than them! It will take at least a month until the main force of the Chinese navy arrives in Europe, and as long as we grasp this period well, we may be able to defeat the Chinese.  The navy in Europe will then attack their main navy! In that case, we still have a great chance of winning!" Crown Prince William said!

    William II frowned, not expressing his own opinions, but listening to other people's opinions!

    "Your Majesty, the most critical point is actually the Portuguese! If the Portuguese agree to cede the Azores to us, then the Chinese will have nothing to say! The Chinese must not be willing to start a war with us right away.  . Therefore, I think we should find a way with the Portuguese!" said Foreign Minister Stresemann.

    "However, after receiving the support of the Chinese, the Portuguese's attitude will be very determined!" Crown Prince William said.

    "His Royal Highness, then we can take other measures! Isn't King Manuel II of Portugal still in Germany? Can we support the restoration of Manuel II, and then the Azores Islands will become the Manuel Islands?"  Where is Nuer II¡¯s gift in return for Germany?¡± German Foreign Minister Stresemann suggested!  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)
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