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If war broke out, France would certainly want to win. If you can't win, then the fool will go to war. Every time there is a defeat, it is the government that is unlucky. France has had several governments that collapsed because of the defeat. President Fallier, he doesn't want to go back down the beaten path!

"Is there already such a big gap between us and the Germans? Neither the army nor the navy were able to achieve victory for France? President Falier asked, dissatisfied. France has always claimed to be the most powerful country on the European continent. Of course, not many people recognize this status of France anymore, but many French people are still basking in this glory!

The Minister of War, Louis André, and the Secretary of the Navy, Charles Camille Pilaten, were speechless. From the end of the nineteenth century, France had already begun to decline. France's industrial power has been surpassed by Germany, and the French are happy to use capital to make profits. Because of its control of the largest colonies second only to Britain, France did not worry about the goods it produced not being able to sell, which further reduced France's industrial power. At the same time, the investment in military affairs is not as good as that of Germany, which is in worse conditions. Now, the French have finally tasted the bitter fruit!

"Your Excellency, the problems we face are not limited to this! If we were to fight the Germans, we would have to prepare enough military spending. And the Ministry of Finance, there is no such budget! Finance Minister Maurice Ruvier also said.

President Falier suddenly felt a great headache. Is it just to watch the Germans shout, or, to compromise with the Germans?

"Your Excellency. We can't compromise with the Germans! We are in Morocco and have been preparing for a long time. It will take another two years at most for us to be able to swallow Morocco, and we can't just go to waste! Gazdondumeg, the minister of the colony, saw that President Fallier was showing signs of retreating, and hurriedly spoke. The infiltration of Morocco was mainly carried out by the Colonial Ministry in conjunction with some other units!

"If the Germans really go to war against us, what will we do?" President Fallier said helplessly. He has secretly made up his mind that after getting through this crisis, he will definitely increase military investment. The Germans can't be allowed to be so arrogant anymore!

"Your Excellency, the Germans will not dare to go to war against us. Germany may be stronger than us, but France is not muddy. Fight us, they must be prepared to pay a heavy price! Plus, France is not alone. We have the Entente backed up. If Germany declares war on us, it will be against the entire Entente! In addition, our interests in Morocco are recognized by the United Kingdom. The British are not going to sit idly by! Therefore, there is absolutely no need for us to be afraid of the Germans! "Foreign Minister Theofir del Casse insisted on his opinion!

"What do you think?" President Fallier asked. Perhaps, the killer weapon of the Entente is already the only one that France can rely on!

"Your Excellency. I think we can test Germany and be tough on Germany for the time being! If the Germans can stay tough, we'll make adjustments then! Prime Minister Emir Khumbuti yì said.

"I agree with the advice of His Excellency the Prime Minister!" Minister of War Louis André was the first to speak. Subsequently, the cabinet members of the French government. They also expressed their support for Prime Minister Emir Kombu's proposal!

"Well, let's respond to Germany's war note from the Foreign Office!" President Fallier made the final decision.

The next day. French Foreign Minister Théophile del Casse openly stated all the rights of France in Morocco. Quite justified, Germany had no right to interfere in the actions of France in Morocco. If Germany imposes war on France, France will not be afraid!

France's statement has undoubtedly added another fire to the tense situation in Europe. Many Europeans thought that war was imminent. Some wealthy people even planned to flee Europe before the war began. For example, traveling to the United States. Although the United States is threatened by China, it is not so easy to be affected by war across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

In addition, French diplomats are also actively campaigning in Britain, the United States and Russia to ensure that in the event of a war between France and Germany, Britain, the United States and Russia will be able to abide by the treaty signed at the beginning and fight side by side with France. In this regard, Britain, the United States and Russia have made it clear that they will abide by the treaty signed at the beginning. At the same time, however, they also called for France and Germany to remain calm and avoid war! It's just that, just in case, the three countries are also secretly preparing for war. For example, the British Admiralty has ordered that all officers and men of the British Navy will cancel their vacations, and once war breaks out, the British Navy's fleet will be able to put into the battlefield as soon as possible!

In the face of the French response, Germany naturally did not show its timidity. On 20 March, Kaiser Wilhelm II embarked on a journey to Tangier, Morocco, aboard the battleship Helgoland. However, everyone knew that even when the clouds of war were hanging over Europe, France would not attack Kaiser Wilhelm II's ship. However, the German Navy nevertheless sent a large navy. The four battleships of the 'Helgoland class' of the German Navy were all accompanied by two heavy cruisers and five light cruisers, as well as ten destroyers and three transports. It's not so much a visit to wèn as it is a show of force!

The German Navy's 'Helgoland-class' battleships are designed with the Chinese Navy's 'Qin-class' battleships without any changes, and are very similar to the Chinese Navy's 'Qin-class' battleships in appearance. Of course, in terms of combat power, it is also comparable to the 'Qin-class' battleships of the Chinese Navy. It's just that in terms of fire control systems, China has not exported to the outside world, which makes the Chinese Navy a little ahead in this regard. However, the 'Qin-class' battleship is still one of the most powerful battleships in the world. Except for the 'Han-class' battleships already in service with the Chinese Navy, there is no battleship that can match it. Even the latest 'St. Cent-class' battleship in service in the British Navy is no match for the 'Helgoland-class' battleship. Not to mention the "Brittany-class" battleships built by the French Navy on the basis of the drawings of the "Bellerophon-class" battleships. In the event of a war between Germany and France, the German Minister of the Navy, Alfred von Tirpitz, dared to guarantee that only these four 'Helgoland-class' battleships would be able to sink all the battleships of the French Navy. Not to mention that there are four more 'Helgoran-class' battleships that are returning home to join them in the Strait of Gibraltar!

Standing on the bridge of the battleship 'Helgoland', Kaiser Wilhelm II was filled with emotion. At the beginning, he was stimulated by the strength of the British Navy, so he did everything possible to invest heavily in the development of the Navy. And now, Germany's achievements in the Navy are no weaker than those of the British Navy. This made Kaiser Wilhelm II very proud. It's just that the steel giant ship under his feet made Kaiser Wilhelm II a little twisted.

Alfred von Tirpitz, Minister of the Admiralty, who was standing next to Kaiser Wilhelm II, noticed Wilhelm II's strangeness and asked with concern: "Your Majesty, are you not feeling well?" ”

Wilhelm II shook his head, and then said: "The 'Helgolan-class' battleships are powerful, but they are not our own thing! ”

Alfred von Tirpitz immediately understood what Wilhelm II meant, the Chinese Navy, strictly speaking, was nothing more than a student of the German Navy. However, this student is already ahead of Germany!

"Your Majesty, our 'Caesar-class' battleships are more powerful than the 'Helgoland-class' battleships. Our 'King-class' battleships are not inferior to the Chinese' 'Han-class' battleships. The German Navy is already the top navy in the world! Tirpitz spoke! The German Navy, naturally, will not be left behind forever, and they are also catching up. Moreover, they believe that with Germany's strong industrial strength, Germany will be able to surpass other countries!

Hearing this, Wilhelm II's face looked a little better.

When the German fleet passed through the English Channel, it caused tension between Britain and France, and the British and French warships followed the German navy all the way, and they were relieved only after the German navy opened the Guò Strait.

On March 30, the German fleet reached the Strait of Gibraltar. The four 'Helgoran-class' battleships returning from China had also arrived and joined the German fleet. For a time, the strength of the German fleet almost doubled, and eight 'Helgoland-class' battleships were enough to go sideways in Europe and even the world!

On 31 March, Kaiser Wilhelm II arrived in Angel, Morocco. Moroccan Sultan Abdulaziz (not the Saudi one) personally arrived in Angel to welcome Kaiser Wilhelm II's visit.

William II was in Angel and was welcomed by the Moroccans. These Moroccans did not want to become French colonies. It's just that Morocco is weak and has no way to resist the French invasion. Germany can help them, and the Moroccans, of course, will not object, not to mention that Morocco still owes France a foreign debt!

Wilhelm II openly stated in Angel that Germany supported Morocco's independence and opposed the colonization of Morocco by any country. Wilhelm II's statement undoubtedly further stimulated the now increasingly tense hostile relations between France and Germany. Almost everyone already believes that war is inevitable!

However, at this time, Chinese Foreign Minister Wu Tingfang openly appealed that France and Germany would calm down and avoid contradictory plans, and China was willing to mediate the contradictions between the two countries!