"I didn't expect you to be in Berlin just after Christmas." Looking at Prince Ruprecht in front of him, Bismarck's face showed a hint of curiosity. He now wondered what could have caused the Bavarian prince to give up his fortune and come to Berlin to visit his old man, who was dying. I haven't done anything that affects Bavaria's interests recently, and generally things are handled by the Bavarian representative in Berlin, so there's no need for Prince Ruprecht to come in person, right?

"I heard that your health is not good, I came to see you, some gifts are not respectful, and I hope you can accept it." As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. Not to mention His Royal Highness the Prince who came up to give gifts. Of course, there is not much utilitarianism in this, because it will not be long before Bismarck's help to the prince is of little use, although it seems that the current Bismarck will not die in 1898 as in history, but he will soon bid farewell to the center of power and be an old nobleman at home.

"Hehe, welcome, welcome. Before leaving, it is very gratifying that the important members of the second family of the empire can still remember me as an old man, I have fought all my life for the unification of Prussia, but at this time it is still a prince of the southern kingdom who came here, it is really a trick, tell me, what is there to find me, if you can help, I will try my best to help. Bismarck said with a smile. Then he let the prince into his study.

"It's going to change." The prince said after taking a sip of the black tea brought by the attendant.

"You mean the Far East? It was the case that the Spanish Empire was about to lose its last rays, and Spain would be reduced to a fourth-rate state, even inferior to Belgium in some ways. Bismarck was stunned for a moment, and then said calmly: "Speaking of which, this time the sky has changed and you are behind it." The sudden rise of the Japanese Navy has already vaguely formed an advantage over the Russians, is this a revenge against the Russians? ”

"Do you really not understand, or do you pretend you can't understand?" The prince did not answer, but asked rhetorically.

"I really don't understand, so I don't want to meddle in the affairs of the Far East, but it seems. It seems that you really want to make a difference in the Far East. Bismarck said.

"This is an opportunity! An opportunity for the Empire to change its current passive situation. Naturally, we can't afford to give up. The prince said with a smile.

"Really? Why do I see a danger, a danger that pits empires against the most powerful nation in the world? The British have already decided to support Japan, we have no territorial claims in the Far East, so it is better to be neutral, why get bogged down in this quagmire? Britain and Japan on one side, and the United States on the other. We can't afford to offend, and judging by the current situation, the Americans are no match for Britain and Japan in the Far East, so why should we be on the side of the losers? Bismarck said with some puzzlement.

"The reason is simple. I'm going to make the Americans hate the Japanese for the rest of my life! Hate the British for 20 years! And only an unforgettable defeat can make it impossible for the Americans to sit at the same table with Britain and Japan! And we are going to create the conditions for the Americans to lose! Bismarck's spine was sent chills down his spine by the prince's calm words, and he now suddenly found himself a little unaware of the prince, a shrewd merchant and nobleman could not describe the prince in front of him, he could even be called a conspirator!

"Did you start preparing a long time ago? How long did it take? 1 year or 2 years? And how can you conclude that the British must help Japan? And how can you conclude that the United States will lose? Bismarck asked.

"Would you believe me if I said that I had been preparing since before the outbreak of the Qing-Japanese War? The British were to prop up Japan against Russia. Then we must let Japan develop. It is a pity that a series of accidental or inevitable events occurred during the First Sino-Japanese War, which prevented Japan from obtaining the resources it needed for development. So what to do with Japan, a backward country? Naturally, the search for a prey continues. ”

"And the only suitable prey in the Far East is the Philippines. The rest is either chicken ribs or something that Japan can provoke. But alas, the Americans also have thoughts about the Philippines, if that is the case. Then let the two sides fight, Britain will not let its watchdog in the Far East turn into a toothless dog. So he will support Japan. Thus settling a grudge with the United States. This resentment will last for a long time. ”

"Who is more worth fighting for, Britain or the United States? You seem to value the United States more. Bismarck said.

"The British Empire has reached its zenith, but the island nations that lack the connotation will eventually be replaced by a new empire. The United States has the population, the resources, and the land, and they have more hope than Germany to become the new top power, but now they are just dormant before the outbreak. ”

"Of course, more importantly, Britain and Germany are too close to each other. Some of our contradictions are irreconcilable, and with the development of the empire, Britain and Germany will clash sooner or later, naval armament is only one aspect, and more important is Britain's policy of continental equilibrium. We're too strong now. In the future, even if Russia and France join forces, they will not be able to confront Germany. And this is something that the UK absolutely does not allow. There is a strategy called long-distance friendship and close attack, and since Britain is one of the kind of countries that will eventually fall out, then we naturally have to choose other friends. The prince said.

"But I don't think that the United States will be on our side if we have a conflict with Britain, and Americans generally don't care much about things outside the American continent, let alone get involved in disputes with major powers, and like this time the Americans have only chosen the weakest opponent." Bismarck shook his head.

"Still on our side? I mean, it would be nice if the United States could be neutral and not participate in World War I! As long as the United States does not enter the war, it will destroy Russia on the Eastern Front, and then the Western Front will end with dignity. The prince said this in his heart, of course, he would never say it.

"But it would be good for Germany to have the United States and Britain at odds. The more contradictions there are among the other powers, the more room we have to maneuver, and Russia is on the side of the Americans this time, the French will at least lean towards Russia, Britain is unprecedentedly isolated, and there is no need for us to show favor to Britain at this time? Even if we help the British, they will not give us the same benefits. Whether it was during the Qing-Japanese War or now the conflict between Britain and Boer. All threaten our interests, and there are some things that cannot be said, but can be done. ”

In fact, the matter of providing supplies for the American fleet coming from afar is not a big deal, after all, when the Russian Second Pacific Fleet was killed from Europe to the Far East, it was the Germans who provided coal for death, and the British could not say anything about this matter. But it is a great help for the Americans, of course, whether the Americans will be grateful to the prince, the prince does not care at all, the point is to make the United States and Japan break their heads!

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