The United States has been swaying left and right on the oil supply to Germany, and most of the export share is carried out according to its own mood, which makes the German Confederation at a loss, therefore, Germany to a large extent relies on Lorraine's source materials to process and refine to provide limited power for domestic production equipment, if the Ruhr and Dresden stop work and wait for materials, it will inevitably greatly delay the German economy and military construction.

Eric in Franz? Feng? Hipper's ear muttered a few words, and then asked him to rush to the William Military Port immediately to carry out the work of this level.

At the same time, Defense Minister Walter ? Feng? Brauchitsch sent an urgent notice to all the armed forces of the country, calling on them to march to the west of the Rhine and the Black Forest in a high-profile manner, ready to fight for the defense of the Fatherland.

On September 10, the first batch of 50 foreign trade products of the Frankfurt III tank were all painted, temporarily incorporated into the German 101st Panzer Division, and left for the Franco-German border in Lorraine, assuming a posture of readiness.

Subsequently, President Eric issued an emergency recall order to the president's chief of staff, Likhnowski, who was holding a six-parliamentary meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, England; On the same day, the German ambassador to France began to mobilize all expatriates in France to end their trips or relocate to the nearest Spain or Belgium. At 8 p.m. on the 12th, Eric? President Adrian made a radio address to the nation in Berlin, mobilizing young people of school age to join the army and serve the country.

President Eric's harshly worded speech echoed over the cloudy sky of the German Confederation for a long time, and also alarmed US President Woodrow, who was far away across the ocean. Wilson and U.S. Vice President John Brown, who was attending the six-session conference in London, England? Calvin? Coolidge.

Eric continued to speak with his unique magnetic field: "Brothers and sisters of the German Confederation, heroic Wehrmacht soldiers, Germany is a country that pays attention to fairness and justice, pursues an independent foreign policy, we have no intention of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, nor do we want to point fingers at the world, we just want to do our part seriously, so that the people have food and clothing, and this is enough." However, these insignificant demands were rejected by the French, who did not want the German people to live a good life, so they opposed Germany at every turn, and made all kinds of unreasonable terms with the Western powers to make the Germans comply. Yes, we all swallowed it, but what kind of behavior did they not think enough of it, and once again demanded that we cede the land? It's a banditry, can we say yes? Obviously, we can't say yes! The children and grandchildren of Germany will not even say yes! The Americans on the other side of the ocean were unreliable, and their promises were all empty promises, because they had long been in cahoots with the French, always trying to bring the Germans to their knees. Now that the whole nation of the German Confederation is facing the critical matter of life and death, all that is before us is to fight valiantly and defend our own fruits with our flesh and blood! Until the ammunition runs out, until the last man falls......"

The small German border town of Saarbrücken, which had been quiet for nearly half a year, suddenly added a large number of troops, and the air suddenly became tense.

U.S. Vice President John Brown, who is holding a six-session conference at 10 Downing Street in London? Calvin? Coolidge was listening carefully to German President Erik's national mobilization speech on the radio at his hotel. George and French Prime Minister Georges? Clemenceau's urgent visit is interrupted.

Lloyd's? George said anxiously: "Your Excellency, the European continent is the traditional trading area of the Americans, and without the springboard of Europe, the Americans will not be able to do business overseas, at least not from Europe to Central Asia or even further to the East, you know this very well. Europe has become fragile after an unprecedented war, and we do not want another bloody conflict in a Europe that has just calmed down, and of course we have reason to believe that your country will feel the same way. I mean, Eric? Adrian, a mad lion, can only be tamed by the United States, and he can still listen to the words of the United States. ”

President Coolidge spread his hands and said with great embarrassment: "Mr. Prime Minister, I would like to correct what you just said, in fact, Mr. President Eric of Germany does not seem to sell the accounts of the Americans, and now he feels that the Americans do not believe in their words, which makes me very embarrassed my gentlemen." At the end of the day, this is your European business, and I'm sure you'll have the wisdom to solve it, and as for the United States, we can make less money, eh...... In order to avoid trouble, you can even skip that little profit. That's just the way it is. ”

French Prime Minister Georges? When Clemenceau heard this, he was very angry: "Your Excellency, I dare to say that you were just joking, President Woodrow? Mr. Wilson's words in black and white in the terms of the 'Berlin Peace Treaty' are now undry, and leaving them alone will greatly affect the reputation of the United States as a global leader, and I don't think you will be unconcerned about that. Your Excellency, we have no choice in the face of the mad beast of Eric's Germany. ”

The quarrel at Downing Street never seemed to lead to anything, and the representatives of the five nations could only watch as Likhnovsky packed his bags and set off for home.

Soon after, the Lorraine Union Police Department began to deport members of French radical groups and punished individual militants who forcibly remained in the area for espionage. As a result, German-French relations once again entered a freezing point.

U.S. President Woodrow? Wilson was anxious, and repeatedly accused France of being stupid when he met with journalists from various countries in the United States: "Only a fool can be fooled into the calculations of the French, who appear incompetent in dealing with their own problems, but who are so proficient in exchanging the national interests of the United States for peace in Europe!" A small Lorraine caused a lot of trouble in the world, and I doubted that the French president, Mr. Poincaré, was a wise statesman...... "Before he had finished speaking, he suddenly felt discomfort in his head, and then developed a severe pain, and although Wilson insisted repeatedly, the press conference had to be interrupted several times.

At this moment, a series of German movements were being carried out in an orderly and tense manner, and the German 101st Panzer Division also arrived at the German-French border as scheduled, stretching from the southern foot of the Eifel Plateau to the Black Forest Mountain, and the Type III tanks were rushing back and forth, filled with thick smoke and dust. The rest of the troops then entered a state of first-class combat readiness, and a major war of unprecedented scale was about to be staged again.

Wilson did not expect the German army to be assembled at such an astonishing speed, and scolded the members of the Strategic Intelligence Bureau for eating dry food: "It is impossible to prepare for this kind of large-scale military operation without a year and a half, and it is impossible for the Germans to be without warning in advance, and once Germany and France go to war, the interests of the United States in Europe will be completely lost, and this is an unbearable harm to the Americans!" ”

In fact, Eric's actions were only a thought, and it was impossible for any intelligence agent to detect any signs. Only a few months after the Berlin peace talks, this was the time when the countries were most wary of Germany, but one could never have imagined that Eric would complete the modernization of the entire German Confederation in such a short time, and even the more advanced Type III tanks were driven to the front.

At a time when war between Germany and France was on the verge of breaking out, the construction of a trade hub in Dresden was intensifying, and the progress of the market planned by Dina herself was not affected by the shadow of war. At the same time, Eric told the whole country that no matter how the life-and-death struggle between Germany and France is, it is a matter between the state and the army, and economic construction cannot be stagnant with it.

On 14 September, a formation of several brand-new German-flagged warships cruised on the high seas on the French side of the English Channel. President Adrian's plot has been improvised livery. Originally, these ships were British, but because the Lorraine issue has been unresolved, and these warships have not been launched and delivered, they are now just used to show off.

British Prime Minister Lloyd's? George knew very well that the "Berlin Peace Treaty" had clearly stipulated that the German navy was not allowed to enter the English Channel after the war, and Germany was blatantly violating this article at this moment, which was sending a clear signal to Britain not to meddle in this matter.

Things have reached the point of no return, and the war is only one step away, and US Vice President John ? Calvin? Coolidge suddenly received instructions from President Wilson to join British Prime Minister Lloyd? Georges and French Prime Minister Georges? Clemenceau had to rush to Berlin, Germany, as quickly as possible, and meet with German President Eric if possible? President Adrian, it is imperative that the state of war confrontation between the two countries de-escalate quickly.

By this moment, Likhnovsky had returned to China, and as soon as he disembarked from Wilhelmsquat, Likhnovsky hastened to Solingen despite the fatigue of the journey, because he had heard that President Eric was inspecting there.

Eric was talking to the engineers and technicians on the spot, and he couldn't see any signs of the imminent war. Looking up and seeing Likhnovsky sweating profusely, Eric hurriedly asked people to settle down, Likhnovsky shook his hand lightly, and asked the orderlies to retreat first, he wanted to talk to Mr. President individually.

With a smile on his face, Eric motioned to Likhnovsky not to be in a hurry, to wipe off the sweat first, and then to speak slowly. However, Likhnowski seemed to be unable to wait, for the first thing he did from Great Britain to his arrival on German soil was to wonder what Mr. President was doing: "Your Excellency, is there really a war between Germany and France?" ”

Likhnowski is not the only one who has asked such questions, Prime Minister Stresemann has also asked, but so far, the only person who has not asked him is Vice President Paul? Feng? Hindenbao.

Eric smiled lightly and asked rhetorically, "What about the chief of the Mu?" ”

Likhnovsky could not answer, and after walking back and forth for a few steps, he suddenly turned back and said: "I can understand the psychology of Mr. President at this time, but we have not yet reached the point where we cannot do without a fight, and the night before I returned, Mr. Clemenceau, the French Prime Minister, also basically agreed with Germany's proposition, and for Lorraine, perhaps the dispute may be temporarily shelved, this is a turning point, we should seize the opportunity, and we should not let others say that Germany is unreasonable." ”

Instead of immediately responding to Likhnovsky's words, Eric very calmly pulled him aboard a brand-new all-aluminum 4-engine monoplane. After the two of them chose a seat and sat down, Eric wanted Likhnovsky to relax first, so he asked, "How does Your Excellency feel about it?" Wouldn't it be more inspiring if you let you take such a plane to visit abroad in the future? Well, don't always worry about whether Germany and France are at war or not, the Ministry of Defense has to worry about this matter, you just need to do a good job of good-neighborly relations with other countries. ”

Likhnovsky said worriedly: "The country's economy is still fragile, and Mr. President has not considered that the beginning of the war will be beneficial to both countries?" ”

Eric's expression changed, and he said solemnly: "It's not that Germany is belligerent, but forced to face it, and sometimes, war is more affordable than diplomacy, and it's not fun?" ”

Likhnovsky did not insist on his own ideas anymore, knowing that Eric never fought unprepared wars, and that for a strong neighbor like France, a limited war might really lead to real peace.

Because Eric pursues one; There is nothing that cannot be solved by a diplomatic dialogue, if there is! Then get ready for war!