"Your Majesty, is it really necessary to use force against Austria-Hungary? Although the strength of Austria-Hungary was much inferior to that of the Empire. However, they are also a strong country after all! The world war has only ended for a year, and if it breaks out again, I am afraid that it will have an adverse impact on the development of the empire. It would be best if the problem could be resolved in a peaceful way. Prime Minister Bilo suggested.

After all, Austria-Hungary was a great power, with a population of more than 40 million, and at the same time a well-developed industry. Although, the internal contradictions of Austria-Hungary were fraught with contradictions, and the combat effectiveness of the army was not strong. However, if Germany invaded Austria-Hungary, no one could guarantee that Austria-Hungary would not launch a strong counterattack. Once a war turns into a protracted war, it is very difficult to say what the consequences will be.

"A peaceful settlement? This is difficult, if not impossible. As long as Crown Prince Karl did not change his hostility to the German Empire, then they would pose a threat to the Empire. Even if it's a treaty or something, it's completely useless. Qin Tian shook his head. He had already made up his mind that if Austria-Hungary dared to withdraw from the Central Powers, then he would use this as a pretext to launch an attack on Austria-Hungary.

"Your Majesty, as soon as our war with Austria-Hungary breaks out. So, will the United States and other countries take the opportunity to declare war on the Empire? If it turns into a world war again, it will be a bit unfavorable for the empire. Foreign Minister Vahit said.

"The United States and other countries certainly have this plan. However, they will not have this opportunity. Although Austria-Hungary was a great power, they could not hold out for long when the empire was in full force. Unless Austria-Hungary is able to withstand our attack on the battlefield. Otherwise, they would never have had the guts to step in. Qin Tian said very confidently.

Qin Tian was very confident in the combat effectiveness of the German* army. At the same time, he also believed that the combat effectiveness of the Austro-Hungarian* army was still very rubbish. He even doubted whether the Austro-Hungarian army would have the courage to resist the German attack. In that case, it would not have been a delusion for Germany to quickly crush Austria-Hungary.

"Your Majesty, if we can quickly defeat the Austro-Hungarian Empire, we can give it a try!" Prime Minister Bilo said.

If the Austro-Hungarian Empire can be defeated, it will undoubtedly be able to solve this problem once and for all. This is undoubtedly very advantageous for Germany.

Qin Tian looked at Feng? Field Marshal Falkenhein. It is undoubtedly best for this question to be answered by the military.

"Your Majesty, Your Excellency the Prime Minister. If the Reich really decided to use force against Austria-Hungary, it would be no problem for the Imperial Army to defeat Austro-Hungarian within a month. "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein said.

"What about the Navy?" Qin Tian asked.

"Your Majesty, once the two countries go to war. The Imperial Home Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet will enter the Mediterranean Sea to assist the Mediterranean Fleet and take out the Austro-Hungarian Navy! "Reinhardt? Marshal Scheer said.

Although, Austria-Hungary purchased a number of capital ships from the Empire, and at the same time the self-built 'Austro-Hungarian Monarch-class' battleships were already in service. However, the Austro-Hungarian Navy was still too weak relative to the German Navy. It would be no problem to assemble three fleets, a total of 22 capital ships, and defeat the Austro-Hungarian Navy. If necessary, carrier-based aircraft units of the Imperial Navy could also take part in the war.

In addition, the Mediterranean was under German control from beginning to end, and the Mediterranean was too small. It can be said that the Austro-Hungarian Navy did not even have room to turn around in this war.

Qin Tian nodded with satisfaction, since the generals were confident in defeating the Austro-Hungarian Empire, then this also meant that his plan was very likely to succeed.

"Actually, we just need to beat Austria. The other states of the Austro-Hungarian Empire simply did not have the courage to confront the Empire. At that time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs could send envoys to secretly liaise with the other states that made up the Austro-Hungarian Empire. I think many countries will be very interested in being able to stand on their own. When the time comes, as long as they remain neutral, Austria will be powerless. So, this time, our plan will have a very good chance of success! Qin Tian said.

The other military ministers also nodded their heads one after another. The ministers of the military naturally hope that there will be a war. And the civilians, if it was in the interests of the empire, also supported the war.

Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria-Hungary.

Emperor Franz? Joseph I didn't have many days left. Even the court doctor had already asserted that His Majesty would die soon. As a result, the entire upper echelons of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were shrouded in gloom.

For Austria-Hungary, the Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I was the anchor of the sea. No more Franz? Joseph I's Austro-Hungarian Empire is probably not much time away from collapse. Especially Crown Prince Karl doesn't know if his head was caught by the door, and he is actually hostile to Austria-Hungary, which has become the hegemon of the world, and turns to the United States, which is obviously self-defeating!

How far from Franz? Joseph I's sleeping chamber is not far from a room. Crown Prince Karl is staying inside. The expression on his face was very complicated. Emperor Franz? Joseph I was about to die, and he should have been in great grief. After all, Franz? Joseph I was the emperor who was beloved by the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, on Crown Prince Karl's face, there was no half of sorrow, but a trace of joy.

That's right, joy. Crown Prince Karl and Austrian Emperor Franz? The blood relationship of Joseph I is already relatively distant. So, what about the Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I, there was not much affection.

Even, because Franz? Joseph I thought that Crown Prince Karl was incapable of being a good emperor, which made Crown Prince Karl somewhat resentful of Franz? Joseph I.

Now, Franz? Joseph I died soon, and he was about to inherit the throne as the supreme ruler of this vast empire. It made him very excited.

Crown Prince Karl considered himself a very capable person. As long as he is given a platform to play, he will be able to do what Bifranz is? Joseph I was better. He believed that he could lead Austria-Hungary to a stronger state.

On November 18th, the Austrian Emperor Franz? Joseph I died at Schönbrunn Palace.

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