In Berlin, the capital of Germany, in the imperial palace, Wilhelm II swept away his previous sorrows, replaced by self-confidence and firmness. It was as if the current crisis facing Germany was simply insignificant.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the current situation is still not good for the German Empire. However, we are pleased to see that the turning point is already in sight. The stupid Entente, they actually provoked the Chinese Empire at this time, this is undoubtedly a manifestation of their own death! Wilhelm II said excitedly. Although the current situation of the war is very unfavorable for Germany, there is still hope for Germany to win.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The Chinese Empire joining the camp of the Central Powers was just around the corner. Once the Chinese launched an attack on Russia, the colonies of Britain and France, the collapse of the Entente was imminent. The German Empire could win the war and become the hegemon of Europe. Even becoming a world hegemon is just around the corner. Prime Minister Holwig was also smiling.

"Your Majesty, I think we should make a plan for how quickly we will defeat the Entente once China enters the war. China has a strong army, allowing the Chinese to attack Russia from the east, and our cooperation is undoubtedly the easiest to defeat Russia. Once Russia is defeated, then we can turn around and concentrate on dealing with Britain and France. The strength of the Chinese Navy is also very strong. If we cooperate with each other, it is entirely possible to defeat the British Navy. The Chief of the German General Staff, Erich von Falkingham, said with a smile. After the failure of the Schlieffen plan in Germany, Moltke Jr. was dismissed by Wilhelm II as Chief of the General Staff and replaced by Falkingham. It's just that since Falkingham was the chief of the General Staff, the German army still failed to open the situation, which made Germany unable to win for a long time.

"Hmmm! Ladies and gentlemen. I believe that soon we will be able to win the war. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Father, then we should find a way to let the Chinese join the camp of the allies as soon as possible. One more day of delay, there will be a little more variables, our army on the front. There will also be a little more to lose. Crown Prince William said. Although he looked down on China very much, Germany had fallen into the current position, and he could no longer do things according to his own preferences.

Wilhelm II nodded: "The crown prince is right, we can't take the Chinese lightly before they really join the war." Our enemies are certainly not fools, and they will certainly do everything possible to prevent the Chinese from joining the Allies. We need to act now. Allowing the Chinese to join the Allies in the war has become an ironclad thing. ”

"Your Majesty, in the past two years, the Chinese have taken advantage of neutrality to sell a lot of war materials to our warring parties and earned a lot of wealth. I am afraid that it will be difficult for the Chinese to abandon their neutrality and join our camp. Although, the Chinese and important members of the Entente had a grudge. But. It's just a minor contradiction. As long as the Entente can take the right countermeasures, then. There is a possibility of variability. Even if they could not draw China into the Entente's camp, as long as the Chinese remained neutral, the Entente would win. "The Foreign Secretary, Count Hertling, was not as optimistic as Wilhelm II.

Although, Count Hertling's words are not very good, but this is undoubtedly a fact. In other words, they were too optimistic about everything before. If China really is as Count Hertlin said. Maintaining neutrality, or even joining the Entente, would have been disastrous for the Allies.

"Well, we're going to figure it out now. Let the Chinese join our camp. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Father, the Chinese are very greedy. If we want to win over the Chinese, we can only promise them more benefits. This time, the Chinese persecuted the Russians, and it was nothing more than the Jews giving them a large sum of money. The Chinese navy retaliated against Britain because Britain blocked China's shipping routes to us for war materials, preventing them from making a fortune. As long as we are willing to spend a lot of money, the Chinese will inevitably make a wise choice. Crown Prince William said.

Wilhelm II nodded: "That's right, as long as the Chinese can join the Allies to fight, we can promise them a lot of benefits." For example, the Straits Settlements of the British, Australia, and Central Asia and Siberia of the Russians, which the Chinese have always wanted, can be given to them. Even, the colonies in the Pacific that originally belonged to us, we can give up and completely belong to them. ”

The ministers all nodded, and Germany spared no effort in order to win over China.

"Your Majesty, if you want to make the hearts of the Chinese, it is best to add India as well. In this way, the probability of convincing the Chinese is even higher. Earl Hertling said.

"India?" Wilhelm II frowned. The richness of India, of course, is well known to Germany. That's the biggest jewel in the crown of the Queen of England! Every year, the British harvest wealth from India makes Germany salivate. It can be said that India has contributed to the fact that Britain has been able to become the world hegemon. With a population of more than 200 million, Britain provides a vast market for the UK, which allows the UK, even if it is inferior to Germany in terms of industrial capacity, but still able to make a lot of profits through the closed market of India. Coupled with the mineral resources and grain produced in India, Britain obtained a large amount of industrial raw materials. If Germany can acquire the colony of India, then Germany's economy will undoubtedly take off in the near future. The words of ceding India to the Chinese did make Wilhelm II a little reluctant.

Although, now India is still a colony of the British. It was very difficult for Germany to win the war. However, Wilhelm II was still reluctant to give up India, a colony of great interest.

"Your Majesty, it would be very worthwhile to abandon an India if we could draw the Chinese Empire into our camp. After all, the first challenge before us is to win the war. Earl Hertling said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Winning the war is what counts. If you lose the war, it's all over. Prime Minister Holwig also said. The current situation is already very unfavorable for Germany. If the war cannot be won, then everything will be in vain.

"Father, finding a way to win the war is indeed the most important thing. As long as we can win the war, we will be able to become the hegemon of Europe. By integrating Europe's industrial prowess, we will become the world's number one power. At that time, even if we want to take back India from the Chinese, it will be easy. Crown Prince William also said.

Wilhelm II pondered for a while before he made up his mind and nodded: "Well, tell the Chinese that if they can join the Allies in the war, once we win the war, India can also give them to them." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty." Count Hertling nodded.

"Ladies and gentlemen, for the sake of victory, for the sake of the future of the German Empire, we have given up a lot. But as long as we win the war, then everything is worth it. The German Empire will inevitably become the world's first power and become the world's hegemon. Everyone must unite and find a way to win for Germany. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Germany's military ministers all nodded their heads.

The tragedy of the war was beyond the imagination of the Germans, who underestimated the strength of their opponents but overestimated their own combat power, so that the battle became what it is now. In order to win, Germany had to think of other options. If a world power such as the Chinese Empire had been able to join the Allied camp, Germany might have won. Otherwise, Germany is afraid of defeat. If it fails, it will undoubtedly be very tragic.

In order for the German Foreign Office to take immediate action, the German Foreign Minister, Count Hertling, summoned the ambassador of the Chinese Empire to Germany and formally extended an invitation to China to join the Central Powers. At the same time, the German ambassador to China, Hahausen, also urgently asked for an urgent meeting with the Imperial Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi, and set out the conditions that Germany had promised if China joined the Allies in the war.

The Imperial Foreign Office, Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi and German Ambassador to China Hahausen are meeting in the middle of a meeting. In the office, there was no one else except Tang Shaoyi and Hahausen.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, the friendship between the German Empire and the Chinese Empire goes back a long way, and we are the only country in the Western world that maintains goodwill towards China. This began before His Majesty the Emperor ascended the throne. The German Reich hoped that the friendship between our two countries would live forever. Ambassador Hahausen said.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese Empire also attaches great importance to its relations with the German Empire." Tang Shaoyi said with a smile.

"Your Excellency, the current war situation is very complicated. If the Chinese Empire is willing to join the Allies in the war, we will soon be victorious. Ambassador Hahausen continued.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency. The Chinese Empire has no plans to get involved in the war, and we will continue to be neutral. Tang Shaoyi still refused to let go.

"Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, if the Chinese Empire is willing to enter into the war, the German Empire may promise that after the defeat of the Entente, the British colonies in Asia, including the Straits Settlements, the Indian colonies, the Australian colonies, the French colonies of Indochina, and the Russian Central Asia and Siberia, will belong to China. In addition, we can also forgive all the loans owed by the Chinese Empire to Germany. Minister Hahausen made a promise. (To be continued.) )

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