Wilhelm II's brows were only furrowed, and if he really had to take tough measures, then the possibility of war would be very high. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info Will Germany be able to win the war then?

"The French were supported by the British and Russians. So their attitude is very tough. If we continue to be tough, I am afraid that it will lead to war. "Foreign Secretary von Kidren? Vahit was a little worried.

"Your Excellency, you are too worried. The French are nothing more than a Gallic chicken with a good appearance. We defeated them once more than thirty years ago. At that time, we were only the Kingdom of Prussia. Now we have united the entire German Empire. Our strength has increased by I don't know how many times compared to more than 30 years ago. The French simply did not have the guts to go to war with us. Even if they have the support of the British and Russians, so what? We have the world's largest army, and we also have the world's second-largest navy. Even if war does break out, we won't necessarily lose. Wilhelm II smiled and was very optimistic about the future war.

"Your Excellency Chief of the General Staff, is our army ready?" Wilhelm II looked at the Chief of the General Staff, Moltke Jr.

"My Majesty, the Army is ready to mobilize at any time. Within three months, full mobilization would be possible. The French army is simply vulnerable, and it is impossible to withstand our attack. However, we have to worry about the British and Russians. At the time of the Franco-Prussian War, we had the support of other countries. But this time, they were on the side of the French. As soon as we send troops to France, the British will inevitably reinforce France. And the Russians, too, will threaten us from our east. As a result, the Army could not devote all its strength to dealing with the French. This will seriously constrain our military strength and thus bring about changes in the war. Moltke Jr. analyzed. Although he believed that the German Army was strong, he did not believe that the German Army would be able to defeat the French in the face of the full support of Britain and France.

"Your Excellency Chief of the General Staff, we also have allies. Once war broke out, Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Italy would not sit idly by. According to the covenant we signed at the beginning, they will fulfill the covenant and help in the war. When the time comes, as long as we defeat the French in the shortest possible time, we will win. Crown Prince William said excitedly. It's as if everything is under his control.

It's just that he got a little carried away, so much so that he didn't see the somewhat displeased face of Wilhelm II, and the slightly upturned corners of the mouths of the other ministers. In their opinion, Crown Prince William is outstanding among his peers. However, he is still too young and inexperienced.

Austria-Hungary was indeed a hardcore ally of the German Empire, and if war broke out, they would certainly follow Germany's fight. But unfortunately, the current Austro-Hungarian Empire is like a long-term sick patient. Because the domestic contradictions are too serious, the national strength has suffered a great loss in the internal strife. Coupled with the combat effectiveness of the Austro-Hungarian army, it is really not flattering. Therefore, the German ministers did not believe in the fighting power of Austria-Hungary. Even if Austria-Hungary had fought with Germany, its role in the war would have been very limited.

As for the Kingdom of Italy, they are even more unreliable. Although Italy joined the Central Powers, they did so only for profit. It's very difficult to say if you really want them to contribute.

"Alright, Prince, I already know your opinion, and I'll consider it." Wilhelm II said.

"Uh, yes, Father!" Wilhelm II was stunned, a hint of shame flashed across his face, but he had to say no more.

"Your Excellency, will our navy, in the event of war, be able to break the blockade of the British navy?" Wilhelm II asked.

As Emperor of the Second German Empire, Kaiser Wilhelm II was well aware of the most important factors restricting Germany. Once Germany was blockaded by the British Navy, it lost its overseas trade routes. At the same time, if the war could not be won for a long time and fell into a stalemate, it would be a disaster for Germany.

"My Majesty, the German Navy is in the midst of rapid development. At the moment, we have four 'Brandenburg-class' battleships, five 'Caesar?' The 'Frederick III' class battleships, five 'Wiecchersbach class' battleships, two 'Braunschweig-class' battleships have been completed, and three more are under construction. The construction of five 'Deutschland-class' battleships has also begun one after another. Marshal Count Tirpitz introduced.

Of the many capital ships of the German Navy, 16 have now been completed. Eight more are under construction. Once completed, the German Navy would have twenty-four battleships.

Of course, these battleships were all ex-dreadnoughts. Not only is the defense weak and slow, but the main gun fire is also divided into two levels.

"However, our enemy, the Royal Navy of the British Empire, currently has eight 'Monarch-class' battleships, two 'Pavreel-class' battleships, one 'Prestige-class' battleship, nine 'Majestic-class' battleships, six 'Old Man Star' battleships, three 'Dreadnought-class' battleships, five 'London-class' battleships, and six 'Duncan-class' battleships. In addition, two more 'fast class' battleships are under construction. Five 'Edward VII-class' battleships are also under construction. And the plan for this class of battleships will be to build eight, and the construction of another three will start one after another. As a result, the British Navy now has a total of 41 battleships that have been built, while ten more are under construction and will be built soon. Marshal Count Tirpitz said with a blank face.

The faces of everyone present turned a little pale. The strength of the British Navy is simply too strong. Compared to the German Navy, the gap is simply too great. Even if all the existing battleships of the German Navy were in service, they would be only half or even less than half of the opponent's compared to the British Navy. Such a gap undoubtedly put the German Navy under considerable pressure. Once war broke out, it would undoubtedly be more difficult for the German Navy to defeat the British Navy and break the British Navy's blockade of Germany.

Not to mention, France, Germany's old enemy, also has a navy that is not weak, although it is not as good as Germany, but it is also not to be underestimated. In contrast, the German navy was even more inferior.