"Oh, and Italy, they really don't have to rush into the war, but look at the higher weight on the other side, so that as long as Italy doesn't go to war for a day, our Austro-Hungarian allies will have to keep their armies on the southwestern border against Italian attacks, and that's a series of bad 'potential problems' that we face. www.biquge.info"Natsuki unceremoniously revealed what Wilhelm II and his military staff were most worried about.

Historically, it is not entirely accidental that these "potential problems" have become a reality, and that the ambitious Germans have finally broken their wings, and many events have already been revealed. The calm and cool sea kept Wilhelm II in a relatively clear head, and in the face of his young son, who had always had a unique and accurate opinion, he did not argue forcefully, but pretended to be confident: "These are potential problems after all. ”

Natsuki looked directly at the other party and asked him with a worried look: Is this really the case?

After a moment of staring at each other, Wilhelm II was the first to look away because of his lack of confidence, and he lost his peace of mind and became angry: "Well, to hell with our incompetent allies! This battle can only be fought by us! ”

Natsuki quickly responded: "Yes, Your Majesty, instead of pinning the hope of realizing the plan on the normal performance of the allies, it is better to prepare for the worst, so that you can be invincible." ”

Wilhelm II thought it made sense, and said, "Well, tell me the worst you can think of...... Well, go to my study and we can have some beer and talk while we drink. ”

Natsuki bowed slightly in agreement, and then gave way to Wilhelm II to walk ahead.

When someone followed, the German emperor habitually placed his left hand, which had been disabled from birth, in front of him, and replaced it with his right hand at the back of his waist.

Back in the cabin dedicated to his official business and reading books and newspapers, Wilhelm II did not call his attendants, but took out cold beer and wine glasses from the wine cabinet himself, and Natsuki took the initiative to help him open the porthole. The two of them drank beer and smoked cigars, and the atmosphere was much more relaxed than at the bow of the boat.

Natsuki described the First World War as it was as it was "worst-case scenario" and explained it to Wilhelm II in a logical and coherent manner. It was the first time in these years that he had told such a complete historical event to a person, and of course, in the eyes of the other party, everything was just his personal analysis, judgment and speculation.

After the elaboration was complete, Natsuki clearly proposed: "If we want to break the predicament, not only the army must go all out, but the navy must also show full courage." My opinion is that if the British declare war on us, then we will take them by surprise before they are fully ready. ”

With cigarettes and alcohol in hand, Wilhelm II's speech was really not so restrained, and he said indignantly: "In the past two years, we have made many concessions in order to restore our traditional friendship with Britain, the Baghdad Railway, the African colonies, and we even did not hesitate to slow down the speed of building ships!" We have done everything we can, and is that not enough to prove our sincerity that we have no intention of encroaching on Britain? Wasn't that enough for them to remain neutral in the continental war? ”

"Interests." "For hundreds of years, Britain has pursued a strategy of balance of power on the European continent, in order to allow the countries of the European continent to balance each other, avoid the emergence of a superpower capable of rapid development of maritime power, and thus protect Britain's national interest - maritime dominance to the greatest extent. Now that Germany is more industrially, economically, and militarily powerful than France and Russia, the British ruling class will eventually choose to enter the war, no matter how many British people advocate neutrality, to ensure that the balance of power on the continent remains. Thankfully, if we were defeated, the British would have preserved Germany's independence for the same reason, and would not allow France and Russia to completely divide up our territory. ”

In the last sentence, Natsuki deliberately accentuated the tone of "independent" and "thorough".

Wilhelm II's self-esteem was stimulated, and he said angrily: "With the weakness of the French army and the distraction of the Russian army, even if they can resist our attack, it is impossible for them to defeat us in turn, the British can blockade our shores, and they dare to send soldiers to land and take a look!" The worst outcome of this war is also peace talks, and Germany cannot be defeated! ”

"If it weren't for the worst potential problems, we would have been able to get a draw with the tenacity of the army, so it's back to the nightmare I told you about at the beginning: carrots and potatoes." Natsuki said unhurriedly.

Wilhelm II glared and frowned, waiting for Natsuki's next explanation.

"Hunger leads to popular uprising, and popular uprising leads to revolution."

A simple sentence, a few words, suddenly made Wilhelm II show a look of consternation. Since 1848, the Revolution has changed the color of European monarchs. For them, the anti-monarchy revolution that swept through most of Europe was a monster worse than the defeat of the state. Although no king lost his head at that time, in France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Italy and other places, revolutionary uprisings were like volcanic eruptions, which greatly shook the feudal royal power of various countries, and many countries therefore formulated or amended constitutions to restrain or weaken the power of the monarch.

Natsuki briefly recounted the historical trajectory: "The longer the war drags on, the more likely it is that a revolution will break out. France and Russia were able to import supplies through the shipping lines protected by the British navy, while we had to rely on self-sufficiency and give priority to the front-line troops, the situation of the people would be worse than that of other countries, and there were many revolutionaries lurking in Germany, and in the event of revolutionary turmoil in the country, the army would inevitably be deeply affected, and it would be a great uncertainty whether the front would be stabilized. ”

Wilhelm II thought with a frown.

Natsuki acted on camera, deliberately sighing for a long time.

Wilhelm II put down his glass and cigar, looked up at Natsuki, and showed a rare candor: "I know, Jochen, you are trying to convince me to agree to the fleet's plan to take the initiative. We have built this first-class fleet with years of investment, and of course we hope that it will be useful. We are familiar with land warfare, and even if we have equal forces, we have a great deal of certainty of defeating our opponents, but naval warfare is different, our fleet has not experienced large-scale naval battles, nor has we established the traditions of the British, and no amount of elaborate planning, no amount of confidence, can change the fact that there is a huge gap between us and the British navy...... I really don't want to see the German fleet, which has been built over twenty years, come to naught in just a few hours! ”

Having spent so many days aboard the "Hohenzollern", Natsuki waited for this opportunity, first expressing his understanding of the Kaiser's thoughts and being convinced that naval battles were possible, and then asking the Kaiser if he could borrow his sword.

The Kaiser hesitated a little and acceded to his young son's request.

Natsuki got up and walked to the hanger, took off the saber hanging on it, and came to Wilhelm II with both hands: "This is a delicate and expensive sword, and the purpose of casting it is to defend imperial power. ”

With that, Natsuki paused for a moment and jerked out his sword.

With the sword in front, Wilhelm II instinctively shrank back.

Natsuki didn't swing his sword at him, but just held it up in his hand and looked at the blade carefully.

"Despite its razor-sharp edge, it was never used in combat, and it rarely even left its scabbard."

The words are not difficult to understand.

"Your Majesty!" Natsuki held his sword and said, "Don't let our High Seas Fleet become just a gorgeous ornament like this sword. A true sword should fight bravely for the honor of its master, although there will be damage or even breakage, but this is the meaning of its existence. If the sword-wielder can practice first-class swordsmanship through battle after battle, and the sword is broken and recast, he can be invincible, and if a sword-wielder does not even have the courage to draw his sword and fight, he will always be just a virtual appearance, and it is impossible to become a real powerhouse. ”

Wilhelm II was often criticized and even attacked for his recklessness and self-serving, but out of respect and politeness, the most people could do to their faces, and Natsuki's expression was no different from that of an intruding Assassin, and the Kaiser stood up with a puff.

Natsuki put his sword into the sheath, held it in both hands, and bowed his head.

Wilhelm II took the sword almost without hesitation, and the underlying coercion vanished. The next step, he was confused.

Natsuki made his final move: "Your Majesty, before the Anglo-Spanish naval battle of 1588, the Spanish Armada won all battles, and had several times the strength of the other side, and as a result, the British fleet won the glory of the next three hundred years in one fell swoop with firm determination, superior technology and flexible tactics. Britain, which was less than one-fortieth the size of the European continent, developed into a world-dominated empire, and Queen Elizabeth became a monarch comparable to Caesar and Alexander. After the Prussian and Franco-Prussian Wars, the Prussian army was regarded as the strongest army in the world, and there was no disrespect, so Emperor Wilhelm I became the most famous monarch in Europe, and everywhere he went, he heard 'Long live'. Your Majesty, with the great strength of the German Army, even if we defeat France and defeat Russia, people will only pay us a little more respect, and if we defeat the British Navy, not only will the German Navy be respected by the whole world, but you, the great king who also commands the strongest army and navy in the world, will be deeply feared in every region of the world and every race, and will go down in history as invincible and mighty, until a thousand years later, you will be admired! ”

The combination of encouragement and encouragement usually only annoyed Wilhelm II, but Natsuki's patience clearly worked, and the German emperor, eager to be respected by the world, threw his head up and drank the whole glass of beer, thus emboldening himself with pride:

"For the victory of Germany over the Slavs and the Celts, and for the glorious glory of Germany for the next thousand years, our fleet will raise its anchor, even if there is a violent storm ahead, we must bravely move forward and win this victory!"

(End of chapter)