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    Supported the restoration of Manuel II, and finally achieved the goal of occupying the Azores Islands.  This is a very good method. After German Foreign Minister Stresemann proposed this method, everyone's eyes lit up!  Although this plan is relatively complex, if it succeeds, it will bring huge benefits to Germany.  At that time, they will not only be able to obtain the Azores Islands legitimately, but they will also be able to draw Portugal into Germany's camp, further improving Germany's strength!

    "Your Majesty, I agree with this plan! If it succeeds, we will be able to completely control Portugal! Although Portugal is not strong, its geographical location is very important. Together with our colony in Morocco, it is enough to guard the Strait of Gibraltar.  ! At that time, we can even separate the Chinese Second Fleet and Third Fleet so that they cannot support each other! In this case, our chances of winning will be much greater!" German Army Minister and Chief of General Staff Falcon  Marshal Hain said!

    William II nodded. In the past few years, Germany has also been wooing other European countries. In addition to Britain and puppet France, which are firmly on Germany's side, Spain, Italy and Russia have suffered losses from China before.  Other countries also tended to unite with Germany, but only Austria-Hungary remained wavering.  If Portugal can also join the German camp, it will undoubtedly stimulate European countries again. This will be very effective for Germany to integrate the strength of the entire Europe to compete with China!

    "So, if we take military action against Portugal to support the restoration of Manuel II, is there any possibility of military failure?" Kaiser Wilhelm II said.  Portugal is now controlled by the government of Sidonio Bais. If Germany wants to support the restoration of Manuel II, it can only take military action!  Of course, Portugal's weak army of only about 100,000 people was not noticed by Germany at all. Germany was worried about whether China would take action!  If China continues to intervene, variables may arise!

    "Your Majesty, the Chinese may not intervene! The reason we attack Portugal is to support the restoration of Manuel II, not for anything else. The Chinese have no reason to intervene! Besides, China may not be ready for a war now.  Prepare! Peace is only a few years away. The last war not only caused heavy losses to us, but China also suffered heavy losses! Therefore, I don¡¯t think China will necessarily use force against us for Portugal! Besides, we can secretly  Action, after we defeat Portugal and support the restoration of Manuel II, the matter has become a foregone conclusion. It is impossible for the Chinese to oppose it again!" Marshal Falkenhayn analyzed!

    William II hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.  Supporting the restoration of Manuel II would have too many benefits for Germany. Although there would be some risks, overall, the possibility of success is still high.  Therefore, William II decided to send troops to Portugal to support Manuel II's restoration so that Germany could control Portugal and the Azores.

    "The Ministry of War, the Ministry of Navy and the Air Force worked out a detailed plan within a week. Once we invade Portugal, we must solve the problem in the shortest possible time! Don't give the Chinese a chance to intervene!" William II finally made up his mind.  !

    "Yes, Your Majesty!" Marshal Falkenhayn and Marshal Tirpitz both replied!

    "Your Majesty, before we do this, we must communicate with Manuel II and obtain his consent! In addition, we must also get Manuel II to agree to cede the Azores Islands to us.  !" said Prime Minister Holweg!

    "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, leave this matter to me! I will go to see Manuel II tomorrow. I believe he will be eager to return to Lisbon and become the king of the Kingdom of Portugal!" Crown Prince William said with a smile!  For a king in exile, nothing could be more tempting than to return and regain power!  Therefore, Crown Prince William believes that Manuel II will definitely accept Germany's good intentions!

    Life was not easy for the former King Manuel II of Portugal. After his rule was overthrown, he first fled to the British colony of Gibraltar, and then went from Gibraltar to the United Kingdom and settled there.  While in England, Manuel II had been lobbying the British government to support his return to the country for restoration, but was rejected!  After that, the World War broke out and Britain was defeated.  Manuel II went to Germany again, and his wife was the princess of Hohenzollern.  At this time, Manuel II still did not give up hope of restoration.  However, in the first few years after the war, Germany had been busy restoring its domestic economy while resisting China's pressing pressure, and had no time to take care of overseas affairs. This made Manuel II very disappointed.  But he had no other option. Apart from continuing to wait, there seemed to be no other option left!

    On the morning of April 27, the fate of Manuel II finally turned around. The German Crown Prince FriedrichXi secretly came to the manor where they lived and visited their family, which flattered Manuel II.  You know, he is just a king now who can't even return to his country, and Crown Prince William is the successor of Germany, a world power!

    "Your Royal Highness, Crown Prince, welcome to my manor!" Manuel II and his wife Queen Augusta Victoria welcomed Crown Prince William together, and both of them behaved very respectfully.

    "Your Majesty the King, Your Majesty the Queen, good morning!" Crown Prince William had an elegant smile on his face!

    Accompanied by Manuel II and his wife, Crown Prince William visited the small manor where they lived.  Next, Crown Prince William and Manuel II went to the study, while the others stayed outside!

    "Your Majesty the King, my father and I are deeply sorry for what happened to Your Majesty!" Crown Prince William said.

    "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, thank Germany for helping us. Otherwise, we wouldn't even have a place to live!" Manuel II's eyes darkened. It had been almost 8 years since he fled Portugal. As a subjugated king, he  Life is very difficult!

    "Your Majesty the King, I come to see you this time because I have something to talk to you about!" Crown Prince William said straight to the point.

    "Your Highness, is there anything you need me to do for you?" Manuel II asked. He really couldn't imagine what value he had in him that would make Crown Prince William come to see him in person!

    "Your Majesty the King, this is it. Germany is willing to support your return to Portugal!" Crown Prince William said.

    "What? Your Royal Highness, do you mean that Germany is willing to support me to become the king of Portugal again?" Manuel II suddenly stood up from the sofa and looked at Crown Prince William in disbelief!  He really didn't expect that when he was about to despair, such a large piece of pie actually fell from the sky and hit him on the head!

    "Yes, Your Majesty the King! Germany believes that the current Portuguese government's act of launching a rebellion and expelling the ruler is illegal! Germany is a powerful country in Europe, and we are willing to stand up and maintain the order of European society!" Crown Prince William said with a look on his face  of justice!

    "This, this is really great! His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, thanks Germany for its support. As long as I can return to Portugal, Portugal will definitely not forget Germany's help to us in the future!" Manuel II said excitedly!  After 8 years, he finally had the opportunity to return to Portugal, which made him very happy!

    "Your Majesty the King, Germany will help you return to Portugal! But at the same time, we also have some requests that we hope His Majesty the King can agree to!" Crown Prince William said!

    "Your Highness, Crown Prince, please speak!" Manuel II said seriously!  He knows that there is no free lunch in the world, and the Germans will definitely not send troops to support his restoration without asking for anything in return!  As long as the conditions are not too harsh, he will agree!  He really doesn't want to live in this kind of exile abroad, like a lost dog!

    "Your Majesty, that's it! Germany can support His Majesty's restoration! However, after the restoration, Portugal must sign an alliance treaty with Germany and become an ally of Germany! Once a war breaks out, Portugal needs to stand on our side unconditionally!"  Crown Prince William said!

    "His Royal Highness, do you mean that Portugal will become a vassal state of Germany?" Manuel II's expression changed drastically.

    "No! Your Majesty the King, you misunderstood. Portugal is still an independent country, but we will form a military alliance, and Portugal will become a member of this military alliance!" Crown Prince William explained!

    Manuel II¡¯s face looked much better. After hesitating for a moment, he nodded and agreed to the request made by Crown Prince William!  Now, he very much hopes to return to Portugal and become the ruler of Portugal again.  As for joining the German-led military alliance, the country targeted is most likely China.  But what does that matter?  Even if they are defeated in the end, Portugal will only pay a certain price at most, and he will still be the king of Portugal, and the situation will definitely not be worse than now!

    "Then, the second request is that after His Majesty the King returns to Portugal, he must agree to cede the Azores Islands to Germany! As a reward for Germany's support of His Majesty's restoration this time!" Crown Prince William said.

    "The Azores? It turns out that Germany's purpose is for the Azores!" Manuel II suddenly realized.

    Crown Prince William nodded, waiting for Manuel II¡¯s reply!

    "Your Majesty the Crown Prince, I agree to Germany's request!" Manuel II said after a brief thought.  Using the Azores Islands in exchange for him to become the ruler of Portugal again is already a very good deal for him!  (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature for more novelsGood to update faster!)
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