In the secret room, in addition to Wadeck and Andrew, there was another representative of the Navy, Little Liman. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 info The latter's weapon was disarmed, but there was not much fear, looking at the gun in Sun Meiyao's hand, he smiled coldly

"Put your weapons away, you should have faith in your husband, he can kill all three of us in just a minute. Since it's a negotiation, I want some wine and some food, and I didn't eat anything tonight, and it feels really bad. ”

"That's right, Mei Yao, prepare some wine for the guests and get some food. Our guests want to stall, I don't want to ruin the guests, they like it, just let it be. We dragged it up. ”

was called to break the plan, Xiao Li Man didn't feel guilty, and simply said in the open place, "Hannah is there for you?" ”

"You're smart, she's really here for me, after all, only I can make her and her people disappear out of thin air. Rest assured, she is safe now and no one can hurt her. Next, let's have some wine, eat something, and talk slowly. ”

"You may be in control of the Governor's Mansion for the time being, but it doesn't make much sense, even in Qingdao City, our power is still far stronger than yours. If there is a war, you and your people have no chance of winning. Although the first line of defense is under your control, from the second line of defense, your men have little chance of winning, and as for the third line of defense, you can't touch it. At the same time, the Navy is not on your side. The Ottoman idiots have been killed by you, and our officers are still on board, and they are ready to shell the harbor at any time......"

"That's if these boats exist on the surface." Zhao Guanhou sneered twice, "You should remember who improved the mines and hand bombs." Since I can improve mines, I can improve mines. This time, my fleet brought some newly invented gadgets, which I haven't had time to apply for patents yet, and this is the first time I've seen them in the international market. You know, we in Shandong are counting on fishing for food, so I definitely won't do a mine that can blow up a fish boat. My improved mines, which are anchor mines, are only effective on ships with a fixed draft, and considering that the draft of a steamship is deeper than that of a sailboat, you should understand who I am dealing with. ”

Immediately, Zhao Guanhou said: "Among the battleships in Shandong, two ships are full of bombs. You can detonate them at any time and blow up the ships in the vicinity. Compared with your navy, my navy really doesn't have the ability to fight, but if you want to fight to the end, you may not be impossible. When the time comes, it's a big deal that we don't have a navy, so let the Fuso people pick a ready-made cheap. In addition to the navy, the same is true on land. All the ammunition depots in Qingdao City will be equipped with fried eggs, as long as your troops attack, my side will detonate, and then ...... It's nothing more than me finishing with these ammunition. Don't think it's any better. ”

The three lines of defense as permanent fortifications do have ammunition reserves. However, large quantities of ammunition still came from the rear transportation, and the ammunition stored in Qingdao accounted for more than 70 percent of the total ammunition of the Prussian army. If Zhao Guanhou really detonated these ammunition, then the fortress would fall into a disadvantageous situation of running out of ammunition and food in less than a month.

He took out these hands, obviously forcing himself and Prussia into a desperate situation, and if he did not achieve the result he wanted, he would end up with the destruction of jade. Andrew coughed for a while and said, "Guanhou, I don't really understand why you chose Fusang as an ally. Could he give you more than Prussia? ”

"Bishop, I think you made a mistake, I never chose Fuso to be an ally, never to. In fact, the reason why I am doing this today is very simple, I want to protect the interests of Shandong, and at the same time protect the interests of Prussia, not one-sidedly sacrifice Shandong to protect Prussia, which is unfair to me. I never thought that I would hand over Qingdao to the Fuso people, all I wanted was the sovereignty of Qingdao. ”

Little Li Man said: "What are you going to do with these Prussian soldiers?" ”

"First of all, it is to terminate the general mobilization. The expatriates can be restored to civilian status, this is your king's war, not theirs, they have a family in Shandong, there is no need to pick up a gun and fight hard. Of course, those who voluntarily serve in the military should have the right to refuse military service. Secondly, the Prussian soldiers could leave Shandong and go where they were supposed to be, before the arrival of the Fuso. The battlefield of Tessie was large, but the population of Prussia was not large enough, and every soldier was a precious asset of the empire. It would be equally beneficial for Prussia to use this wealth where it was more needed. ”

Waldeck also had to admit that no matter how good Prussia looked at, population was an important problem restricting its development. The total number of Prussian armies was limited, and if 5,000 men were to be deployed on other battlefields, it would indeed be a great benefit to the Reich's fronts. But the problem is that in this way, the empire's previous investment in Shandong is equivalent to a waste. He, the governor, is even more to blame.

"Listen to me, I didn't think about terminating cooperation with Prussia. Now that you are compressing all the manpower in Qingdao, the previous development will not be able to continue. Isn't it a good thing that after the Fuso invasion is repelled, the previous development can continue, and all contracts will be fulfilled? All ports in Shandong will still be open to the navy, and as long as conditions permit, the navy can still carry out supplies and repairs in Shandong, and everything will not be affected. ”

"What about the supplies we have in stockpile......"

"Hey, Your Excellency the Governor, I have already borrowed more than one hundred and fifty trillion from your country, and I don't think there should be a problem with borrowing more. The generous king of Prussia, who should have been willing to help his eastern allies. I'm just a little bit of arms and supplies for Prussia to resist the invasion of the Fuso, which is really not an excessive condition. ”

Wadek said: "The conditions you put forward may be very generous, but there is a prerequisite, that is, to hold Qingdao. If the Fuso people attack, and your government orders you to give up resistance, then all assumptions are equal to zero. China's interests in Shandong will certainly suffer huge losses. ”

"If that's the case, it's the same now." Zhao Guanhou made no secret of it: "If the National Assembly orders me to join the Fusang side now, or strictly maintain neutrality, Your Excellency thinks that with your people, you can really hold the Qingdao Fortress?" First of all, you don't have supplies, which is the most important thing. If we can't negotiate, I'll stop supplying your army with any supplies, and your existing food may last half a year, but after tonight...... Maybe even two weeks is barely enough. Moreover, without the Lu army to provide troop support, with the current military strength of your army, even if it takes a defensive position, I think it will be very reluctant. If our army joins the side of Fuso......"

Xiao Li Man suddenly said: "What are you going to do with the navy?" Detaining our ships? As far as I know, the Chief of Staff of your army, Reinstein, is he going to detain these ships this time? ”

"You're mistaken, we're in a situation where it's really useless to ask for a steamboat. On the contrary, I have prepared for you a large supply of Welsh anthracite coal, cannonballs, bullets, and food and water. ”

Zhao Guanhou motioned for Sun Meiyao to take out a world map, and after unfolding it, Zhao Guanhou's hand pointed to East Africa.

"Prussia and Albion were fighting for colonies all over the world, and Africa was also an important battleground. On this battlefield, your forces are weak, but your record is not ugly. If one of your reinforcements suddenly appeared on the battlefield in East Africa, it would have taken the people of Albion by surprise. Of course, this is just a suggestion. In fact, one infantry brigade plus four steam warships can do a lot. Whether it's Capet or Tieler, or Africa. The presence of so many soldiers on any given battlefield would be a nightmare for the Entente. ”

He leaned back and raised his glass, "I'm not in a hurry, you can think slowly." If, after dawn, your troops attack, then I can only regret blowing up the ammunition depot. By the way, my men are planting fried eggs in the governor's palace, and when your army attacks at this point, I will detonate it, and everyone will die together. Even if a brave Prussian soldier loses so many military commanders at once, the next battle will be very difficult. In the end, it was the Fuso people who benefited. ”

Xiao Li Man spread his hands, "I don't understand, why are you doing this." You should understand that this will not do you any good. ”

"If I had to tell the truth, it was that I wanted to leave myself a way back, and I didn't want to tie myself to the Prussian chariot. I don't want to deceive you, I don't think your country will win this war. Although the current situation in your country is very favorable, you do not have enough stamina. When the war enters a stalemate, this decline will become more and more obvious. My personal attitude towards this war in Tessie is: neutrality. But everyone wants to force me to make a statement, so I have no choice but to do this, and I hope you can understand. ”

"What about the Ottoman fleet? It seems that this clause is not mentioned in the conditions you just mentioned. ”

Zhao Guanhou smiled, "Look, that's a group of Ottomans, right?" As a Prussian navy, do you need to care about the life and death of the Ottomans? ”

Xiao Li Man groaned for a while, "You won't have such a good heart and give us such favorable conditions." Since we are talking about business, it is better to completely open the hole cards and talk. Listen, I'm not Wadek, and who is in the hands of Shandong, it doesn't affect me much. If your conditions are suitable, my navy can talk to you. ”

"That's good. I know that some of the families of the Navy are in Qingdao, but as you can see, they were pulled out today to dance with my officers, which is not a preferential treatment for them. There are also male citizens, who also have to go into battle with guns. Once Qingdao falls, how will the Fuso people treat them, and who can say well? I can make a deal with you, and I'm responsible for keeping them safe, including women not being violated, men not having military service, and at the same time, they get a sum of money, and the amount is not too small. ”

Little Li Man nodded: "I still want your mines." It's the kind you say, you can blow up a steamer. ”

Wadeck glared angrily, and little Li Man didn't mind, "Listen, when my grandfather was the governor of Shandong, you were just a counselor, in front of me, put away your identity." I am only in Shandong for resupply, and do not assume the responsibility of defending Shandong. Defending the Shandong colony was the combat mission of the Ottoman fleet. I just need to make sure that there is a port supply, and I don't care about anything else. Do you know how many steamships there are in Albion? And how many capets are there? If, I mean if, that kind of mine really exists...... This contribution to the Empire is much greater than that of you and your people nesting in a fortress! ”

Zhao Guanhou smiled: "I just like to deal with you, the matter of mines is very easy, as long as you promise me, I will give you mines." In the past few years, I have produced a lot of these things, and I can send you a batch of them to your satisfaction. As for Your Excellency the Governor, what do you think? ”

Huo Qiu came in from outside at this time, muttering a few words in a low voice, Zhao Guanhou nodded, Huo Qiu didn't go out for a long time, the door of the secret room was pushed open, and Bassens walked in from outside. Since he knew that Zhao Guanhou had pursued his daughter again, he didn't have a good opinion of him, and he didn't participate in today's reception ball, but stayed on the ship, God knows how to appear here.

After entering the door, Zhao Guanhou got up to greet him, and Bassens came to him without saying a word, slammed his arm, and hit Zhao Guanhou in the face with an uppercut. Zhao Guanhou was beaten and staggered, and then the other side was hit in the face again. Sun Meiyao changed color and raised her pistol, but Zhao Guanhou said:

"Stop! Don't be unreasonable! I was beaten by my father-in-law a lot in the past few years, and I got used to it. It's not a big deal for this foreign old man to hit him a few times. ”

"Listen, if you bully my Hannah, I'll tie you to the firing port of the ship's guns and light the fire myself!" Bassens said angrily. It was only after a while that he said to Wadeck:

"Give up, Wadeck. Half of the reason why I'm here is to teach this bastard a lesson, and the other reason is to talk to little Li Man on behalf of the people on the warship. I don't know how well you communicated, but the sailors on the warship have agreed to accept Shandong's conditions. We could open fire and blow everything to pieces, but it doesn't make much sense for the Empire. Rather than spending your strength in meaningless internal friction, it is better to save your strength and teach the people of Albion a lesson. ”

"Navy? Shandong has already been able to make contact with the Navy? It seems that I really underestimated Shandong's intelligence capabilities. ”

Bassens nodded, "Mrs. Jensen also has friends in my country, especially among the merchants, they have more friends. You armed all the merchants to the front line this time, and many people were very dissatisfied with such an arrangement, so they served the Lu army...... It also makes sense. And Ed them, these guys, even gave up their Prussian citizenship. You know, they still have some friends in the army. In addition to the navy, I am afraid that there are also people in contact with them on the army side, and if you persist, you may end up alone. Learn to give up when it's time to give up and don't be too stubborn. (To be continued.) )