Germany's industrial development has been very fast, and now it has surpassed Britain and France to become an industrial power second only to the United States. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 In addition, in terms of technology, it is ahead of the United States in an all-round way. To say that Germany is the world's largest industrial power is undoubtedly not at all in doubt.

But unfortunately, as Germany's industrial output becomes more and more beaten, the market they need is also more and more beaten. Although Germany has a population of more than 60 million, this market is still not enough to meet the development of German industry. Although the market in European countries is large, this market has long been saturated. In addition, the existence of tariff barriers between countries has greatly restricted Germany's industrial development.

In order to gain access to a larger market, Germany was only able to expand overseas. But it is a pity that after Germany completed its reunification and then rose, the whole world had long been divided up by Britain and France. After Germany participated, it only got a little crooked melon and cracked dates, which could not meet the needs of Germany's industrial development at all. In the colonies of other countries, German products could not enter. This also makes Germany obviously have better products than Britain and France, but they can't sell them. Countries such as Britain and France can rely on the colonial market, even if they are inferior goods produced with backward technology, they can also make huge profits.

This is of course extremely unfair to Germany. This is a big reason for the outbreak of world war. With no way to gain access to a wider market, Germany could only change all this by force. As long as Germany can defeat Britain and France in the war, it will be able to destroy the world colonial system they have established and gain more colonies and markets. As a result, the bottleneck that has always constrained the development of German industry naturally no longer exists. And Germany's industry will also usher in a blowout development. It is not impossible that this will make Germany a stronger industrial country, surpassing the United States.

The Eastern Empire, with its huge population, was also a vast market for Germany to covet. However, because of the late participation time, Germany's influence in the Eastern Empire was also very low. But Wilhelm II had always hoped to be able to develop in the Eastern Empire. Now, Qin Tian actually directly proposed to give up Blue Island, wouldn't this make Wilhelm II's plan go to waste?

The other ministers also looked at Qin Tian, not knowing why he would make such a suggestion. After all, this is clearly not good for Germany. They were also puzzled, not knowing why Qin Tian, who had always been smart, would make such a suggestion that was obviously not pleasing to Wilhelm II. Although Qin Tian's position as the crown prince has become more and more stable, it does not mean that he can do whatever he wants.

"Oscar, tell me your reasons!" Wilhelm II said with a cold face.

"Father, you should be aware of the existence of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. In the event of a war with the British, the Japanese themselves will inevitably take the opportunity to launch an attack on the Blue Islands. They have always coveted the Blue Island. It's just that he is afraid of the strength of the empire and does not dare to act rashly. As soon as war breaks out, the entire power of the empire will be dragged in Europe. This will undoubtedly make the Japanese himself feel at ease and boldly attack the Blue Island. With our strength in Blue Island, we can't hold there at all. Rather than losing our strength there, it is better to give up as soon as possible, which will further save our strength! Qin Tian said.

Although he was a little unwilling in his heart, Wilhelm II had to admit that what Qin Tian said was very reasonable.

"Your Majesty, although Japan is a small country, they have already become one of the great powers of the world. They defeated the Eastern Empire and then Russia, and had great military power. Their navy is also developing rapidly. If they attack Blue Island, our Pacific Fleet and the troops stationed on Blue Island alone will not be able to resist their attack at all. So, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's suggestion, it's worth considering! Marshal Count Tirpitz said.

"This is just His Highness's speculation, and Hichimoto may not have the courage to attack Blue Island at all. No matter how bad it is, we can also send reinforcements to the Blue Island to strengthen the strength there. The fortress we have painstakingly built is not so easy to breach. Moltke retorted.

"Never underestimate the ambitions of those little dwarfs. They have developed from a small country to one of the world's great powers, and their powerful ambitions have played a great role. Besides, Blue Island is too far away from us, even if we send reinforcements, how many can we send? It's always a bit beyond the reach of the whip! "Feng? Falkenhein also said.

"Humph! Even if Ri* himself really dares to do that, when we win the war, they will have to obediently spit out Blue Island! Moltke said.

"Even then, our losses are irreparable. Besides, even after we win this war, the center of gravity of the future empire will still have to be in the Atlantic. After all, on the other side of the ocean, there is also an extremely powerful country. They will become the next main opponents of the empire. Qin Tian said.

Wilhelm II was silent, though emotionally unacceptable. However, his reason told him that it would be very good for the German Empire to abandon the Blue Island.

After thinking for several minutes, Wilhelm II said: "Okay, according to Oscar's intentions, return the Blue Island to the Eastern Empire!" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Bernhardt? Feng? Bülow and Foreign Secretary von? Kidren? Vahit replied. Naturally, it would be better for the government to intervene in this matter.

Qin Tian also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and finally solved this problem.

Germany's initiative to abandon the Blue Island shocked all countries in the world, especially Japan* himself, who was even more dissatisfied. Originally, they wanted to wait until the war broke out, and then take the opportunity to launch an attack on the Blue Island and further expand their territory in the Eastern Empire. However, now all their plans have come to naught.

Britain, France and other countries have also become more vigilant. Because Germany's approach, no matter how you look at it, is shrinking the front and preparing for a future war! This also made the two countries speed up their preparations for war.

Time passed little by little, and soon it was 1914. Qin Tian has also been busier this year. Personally supervise the Navy and the Army that you can influence, and strengthen training and combat readiness.

No one knows that if history does not change, war will break out this year. Although Qin Tian was not sure whether he would develop according to the original historical trajectory, it was always right to prepare in advance.

When Qin Tian learned that in June 1914, the Austro-Hungarian Empire would hold exercises in Bosnia, he knew that the time to come had finally come!