"Thank you, Your Highness!" Jiang Baili looked excited. For them, if they can be appreciated by Wu Haoxuan, it will undoubtedly be one more opportunity to soar.

"Staff Officer Jiang, you have studied in Japan and Germany, tell me how you feel about these two countries." Wu Haoxuan said.

Wu Haoxuan raised such a question, but he did not test Jiang Baili's meaning. Jiang Baili can be called China's most outstanding military strategist and strategist in the early 20 th century, and he must be important for such talents. However, there is a prerequisite, that is, Jiang Baili must have real talent and real learning. If it is just a false name and a vain appearance, then Wu Haoxuan will not be reused.

Jiang Baili is also a smart person, and he immediately realized Wu Haoxuan's intentions, so the expression on his face became serious.

"Your Highness, let's talk about Japan first. During the period of studying in Japan, I have a deeper understanding of this country. This country, from the emperor to the ordinary people, is extremely arrogant and at the same time extremely inferior. Maybe it's because I've been stuck on a few small islands for a long time. Japanese people are generally short-sighted, and it is easy to be short-sighted. Jiang Baili said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, Jiang Baili agreed with Jiang Baili's perception of the Japanese. Because of the scarcity of resources in the Japanese archipelago, the Japanese have long had the ambition to expand outward. Since Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Japan has invaded Korea several times, hoping to set foot on the mainland. However, in the end, it was not successful. After the Meiji Restoration, after decades of preparation, Japan finally defeated the Manchu Qing in the First Sino-Japanese War and won a brilliant victory. That war not only allowed Japan to obtain a huge amount of war reparations. It is also a bridgehead for Japan to dream of landing on the mainland. For Japan, the war was a big gamble with all its national strength. Luckily, the Japanese won the bet.

Ten years later, the Japanese once again used their strength to engage the Russians in a large-scale war. This is also a bet on the country's fortune. This time, the Japanese won again. They quickly became one of the world's new powers.

Of course, this also made the Japanese people's self-confidence extremely inflated, and they began to look at everything. As a direct result, Japan was defeated in two successive Sino-Japanese wars and was almost beaten back to its original shape.

"Your Highness, although we completely defeated Japan in the last war. However, we were not able to completely destroy the country, which left a legacy of trouble. Sure enough, Britain, France, and the United States all began to fully support Japan. It won't be a few years. Japan will once again become a major problem for the Chinese Empire. If the Chinese Empire wants to compete with the Western powers for world hegemony, it must first eliminate Japan in East Asia and completely control the whole of East Asia. In this way, the empire will be able to have a stable backyard and not have to worry about fires in the backyard when fighting against the Western powers. It is estimated that our next war with Japan will probably be even more tragic. That battle. It is the battle that will really decide the fate of the two countries. Jiang Baili said. Although, the empire has now taken the upper hand. But before the final results are revealed. No one can guarantee that the empire will be able to win.

"I've seen the problem about Japan. The empire is preparing precisely for this. The next war will be a war that will completely annihilate Japan. Japan will no longer have any chances. Wu Haoxuan said.

Jiang Baili nodded, since Wu Haoxuan had realized the importance of destroying Japan. Then, I will definitely be fully prepared for the next war. If Japan wants to turn the tables in the next war, it is almost impossible.

"Let's talk about Germany. The antagonism between the Central and Entente powers became more and more serious. A war is inevitable. Moreover. This is likely to be the largest war in human history. You also studied abroad in Germany. So, in your opinion, is it possible for Germany to win? Wu Haoxuan asked.

"Your Highness, Germany is indeed a powerful country. It took only 40 years from their unification to their rise to becoming the world's top power. Within forty years, Germany had completely surpassed Britain in industrial and military power. The Germans were so rigorous that they planned the war as if they were sophisticated machines. For example, when formulating the battle plan, the German Army General Staff Headquarters was even strict about how many kilometers each unit traveled per day. Such a character makes it easy for Germany to achieve world-renowned results in industry. However, it was very difficult for Germany to win the war. The odds of winning are almost none. Jiang Baili said. He was obviously not very optimistic about the Germans for the coming war.

"Oh? Why? The Germans have what is said to be the most powerful army in the world. Their navy is also second only to the British. It is not an exaggeration to call such a military power the world's number one military power. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Your Highness, Germany's military strength is very strong, this is worthy of recognition. However, because of their geographical location, the Germans had to develop both the army and the navy. In particular, the Army, which is the foundation of Germany. If the German Army is not strong enough, they will not say that they will defeat other countries, even if they keep their own country, I am afraid it will become a problem. This allowed Germany to develop its navy only after it had met the needs of the army. Although Germany's industrial strength is strong, it has surpassed Britain and France to become the first in Europe. However, Britain has dominated the world for hundreds of years. Their heritage is definitely not comparable to that of Germany, which has only been unified for decades. In addition, Britain has only maintained a small army. Compared to the army, the navy is the foundation of Britain. Britain went all out to develop its navy, no matter how hard Germany tried. It is almost impossible to overtake Britain in terms of the Navy. As a result, the German Navy was unable to defeat the British Navy and could only be blockaded on the European continent. And Germany was surrounded by enemies.

Although Germany is rich in resources, it is extremely scarce in non-ferrous metals, and its oil resources are almost non-existent. So, they can only get it from overseas. If the sea trade routes were cut off, Germany would be in absolute predicament. Britain, on the other hand, has the largest overseas colonies in the world. Even if they dragged the Germans, they were able to drag the Germans to death.

Look again at the allies of the Germans, Austria-Hungary and the Kingdom of Italy. Although, these two countries can also be regarded as world-class powers. However, compared to Britain's allies, France and Russia, they were much weaker. The Austro-Hungarian Empire was a completely decaying and declining country. It's all up to Franz. Joseph I did not divide the country. However, Franz. Joseph I was already very old. Once he died, the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was imminent. And the Kingdom of Italy, joined the Central Powers, only for the sake of profit. In addition, the Kingdom of Italy and Austria-Hungary were full of contradictions. Therefore, this alliance is not strong at all.

France and Russia, on the other hand, have been mortal enemies since the Franco-Prussian War. In order to defeat Germany, France will certainly do everything in its might. France's industrial and military strength is still at the top of the rankings. As for Russia, although it was hit hard by the empire once, it lost a large amount of land. However, Russia's center of gravity is in the European part. Once they mobilize millions or even more troops, it will be an absolute disaster for the Allies.

Taken together, it is not difficult to see the odds of victory for Germany and the Allies as a whole. Jiang Baili said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, Jiang Baili's analysis was still very in place. Although Germany seems to be strong, there are too many congenital constraints. Plus Germany's allies, again pig teammates. The Austro-Hungarian army could not even be defeated by the Russians. As for the Kingdom of Italy, it was even more simply betrayed. Even so, Germany played a very good role in the war.

"If, the Empire joins it, joins the side of the Allies. So, can the outcome of the war be changed? Wu Haoxuan asked.

Jiang Baili's brows immediately furrowed tightly.

"Your Highness, with the strength of the Empire, after joining the side of the Allied Powers, it is true that the Allied Powers can gain the upper hand in the early stage. However, it will be very difficult to win the war. What's more, on the other side of the ocean, there is another country that chooses to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. If the empire makes a choice too soon, it will probably not be in the interest of the empire. In the opinion of the lowly office, it is better for the empire not to take a position in the early stage of this war. Instead, they took advantage of the war to sell weapons and equipment to the two warring sides on a large scale, and made a huge war windfall. In this way, the strength of the empire can become stronger and stronger. Wait until the outcome of the war is to be decided, and then make a decision. However, from a humble point of view, the Entente was more likely to win. This is especially true if that country on the other side of the ocean joins the Entente. Jiang Baili said.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, he had to admit that Jiang Baili's views coincided with him. This is exactly the strategy he wants to adopt in this war. Neither the Central Powers nor the Entente were good birds. They fought to the death, and the Chinese Empire could move a small bench to watch the play. Wait until they are about to decide the winner and then join the war to get the maximum benefit at the minimum cost.

"Staff Officer Jiang, you are very good, keep up the good work. The Empire is in need of people like you. Wu Haoxuan said.

In Wu Haoxuan's heart, Jiang Baili has been set as the object of key training. If possible, even want to make him the future chief of the General Staff. (To be continued.) )

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