Fully respect your country's choice? The other side's attitude seems to be completely indifferent, is it that the other side has no intention of using Germany to provoke war in Europe at all? Mu Mo stared at the other party suspiciously, "Your country is very confident in recovering Central Asia?" ”

"It is imperative to recover the northwest, and no one can stop it." Yi Zhi's content is flat, but his attitude is very tough.

Mu Mo said coldly: "What if our country also sends troops to Central Asia? ”

"Your country is a European army power, and even if your country takes the initiative to send troops to Central Asia, Britain and Russia may not agree." Yi Zhixin said unhurriedly: "In addition, Russia will definitely not agree to the transit of your army. ”

For Russia, the biggest threat from the land is the Qing and Germany, let the German army transit to Central Asia This stupid thing, Alexander II will never agree, not to mention that in the past two years, the Qing State has not only sold a large number of captured warships to Germany, but the navies of the two countries have also carried out military exchanges for a long time, and Britain, France and Russia have secretly taken strict precautions against Germany.

Mu Mo's face was serious, but he secretly smiled bitterly in his heart, the other party's attitude towards Germany was not indifferent at all, but it was expected that Germany would not be able to mix in the chaos in Central Asia at all.

"Judging from the current situation, your country still has two choices, one is to remain neutral, bury your head in the development and growth of strength, and wait for opportunities. The first is to take advantage of the outbreak of the war in Central Asia and take a risk. ”

Yi Zhishu lit a cigarette as he spoke, took two puffs slowly, and said slowly: "I think it is necessary for me to remind your country that Britain and France are actively developing torpedoes and submarines, and it may not take three or five years to make breakthroughs, but at present, there is no effective means of interception and attack on torpedoes and submarines." ”

Mu Mo's expression was solemn, he knew that the other party was not alarmist, not only Britain and France, in fact, the world's major military powers are following the example of the Qing Dynasty concentrated scientific research personnel to frantically develop torpedoes and submarines, in fact, in the South African naval battle, the performance of torpedoes and submarines is too amazing, whoever can develop torpedoes and submarines can catch up and become a naval power.

The reason why Germany did not hesitate to take the risk of buying a large number of captured second-hand warships from the Qing State was nothing more than hoping to obtain torpedoes and submarines from the Qing State so as to imitate them, and once Britain and France successfully developed torpedoes and submarines, the first thing to be eliminated was the German Navy.

There is no turning back from the bow, this is the current situation of Germany, it must seize the time as soon as possible, and damage the British and French navies before Britain and France have not developed torpedo submarines, otherwise they will have to face the joint retaliation of Britain and France, and they have already exposed their claws, and it is impossible to take them back.

After a period of silence, he spoke: "How sure is your country about the imminent outbreak of the war in Central Asia?" ”

Yi Zhizhi laughed and said, "Is your country planning to take the opportunity to attack when the war in Central Asia is in a stalemate?" ”

was broken by the other party, Mu Mo did not deny it, and asked rhetorically: "Doesn't Your Highness want our country to provoke a war in Europe to relieve the pressure on your country in Central Asia?" ”

"Let's be clear." Yi Zhizhi said slowly: "No matter what choice your country makes, it will not affect the outcome of the Central Asian war, of course, if your country dares to take risks, it will definitely have an impact on the course of the war, but the impact will not be large, for my country, dispensable, even negligible." ”

The other party is so confident? If this is the case, he will be completely passive in the next negotiation, Mu Mo frowned unconsciously, he was a little skeptical about the authenticity of the other party's words.

Yi Zhishu seemed to be able to see through his thoughts, and continued: "Your Excellency should clearly remember that when our country was selling warships to your country and conducting military exchanges, there was no rebellion in Central Asia. ”

Even if Mu Mo didn't want to believe it, he had to admit it, the Qing State attached great importance to Central Asia for all to see, if the Qing State had long been aware of the signs of rebellion in Central Asia, it would be impossible to let it go, and it would be impossible for the other party and the Qing Empress Dowager and Emperor to go to Central Asia to inspect.

Thinking about this, he couldn't help but secretly complain, and said tentatively: "Your Highness, please speak up if you have any suggestions, I will definitely convey them truthfully." ”

Yi Zhizhi smiled disapprerovingly, "For the war in Central Asia, your country does not need to have too many extravagant hopes, as for the timing, your country will grasp it yourself." After a pause, he smiled, "As a bystander, I feel it is necessary to remind your country that the allies that should be won must be fought for, and the reason for the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War was diplomatic isolation was a major reason. ”

Mu Mo nodded, and made a request, "Our country's current situation is extremely dangerous, can Your Highness sell a batch of torpedoes, submarines, and new mines first?" In our country, you can order in large quantities and pay the full amount in one lump sum. ”

"Yes." Yi Zhizhi said simply, and as he spoke, he stretched out three fingers, "It can't be less than thirty million pounds." ”

Thirty million pounds is not a small amount, but Mu Mo was greatly surprised, and said without hesitation: "I will immediately ask for instructions from China, and ask Your Highness to wait a few days." After saying that, he had no intention of staying, and hurriedly said goodbye and left.

When Mu Mo left, Zhao Liewen said worriedly: "Wouldn't it be too risky?" At present, our country also lacks effective means of intercepting torpedoes and detecting the means of striking submarines, if ...... What if Germany joined forces with Britain and France ......? ”

"I can't bear the child's trap on the wolf." Yi Zhizu said slowly: "If Germany wants to provoke war in Europe, the only way to do it is to let Germany have the capital to challenge the British and French navies, and as for the ....... Germany and Britain and France joining forces." ”

He smiled, "It's almost zero of all likelihood." Speaking of which, it is still the interests of the supreme interest, what is the benefit of Germany joining forces with Britain and France against our country? Even if it can weaken our country, Germany will only be able to get a piece of the pie, and it is clear which is more important than defeating Britain and France to dominate Europe. ”

Zhao Liewen said puzzledly: "In this case, why didn't the big shopkeeper sell torpedo submarines to Germany earlier?" ”

"Naturally, it's to sell for a high price." Yi Zhicontent said with a smile: "The research and development of torpedo submarines costs a lot of money, and you can't do a loss-making business, and the military expenditure is not a small amount if you start a war in the northwest." ”

30 million pounds is equivalent to hundreds of millions of Chinese dollars, which can be regarded as a solution to the urgent need, Zhao Liewen's heart was relieved, and he said: "After the reunification of Germany, it is quite a duty, why did the big shopkeeper expect that he would have the ambition of hegemony?" ”

Germany was the protagonist in World War I and World War II, so why should Germany's ambitions be asked? Of course, this reason is indescribable, Yi Zhixiang smiled and said: "This is Germany's geopolitical fate, located in the center of the European continent, surrounded by strong enemies, the basic geopolitical pattern is destined to Germany's continuous progress. ”

After a pause, he continued: "The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period Seven Heroes competed for hegemony, Huifu is no stranger, Germany is very similar to the situation of Wei back then. ”

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