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"There will be no large-scale war?" The German ambassador to China, Lucas, was a bit surprised. After all, according to the news obtained from Germany, the total strength of the first expeditionary force sent by Britain and France has reached 50,000, and the total strength of the troops originally stationed in the Middle East is close to 100,000. And, with the hard-line attitude of the British and French, they would send a second or even a third expeditionary force in the event of a critical situation. At that time, the scale of participation in the war will probably exceed 300,000 people. Coupled with the military invested by China, the war that broke out in the Middle East can be called a big war in any case.

And, that's not the most important thing. Whether China or Britain and France win in the Middle East, the losing side will obviously not rest on its laurels. When the time comes, more military forces will inevitably be invested in the Middle East. If it is out of control, then the outbreak of world war will inevitably break out. Germany would like to see a conflict between China and Britain and France, or even a war. But I don't want war to break out immediately, Germany is far from being ready for war, Germany's military strength has not yet risen to its peak, and if it gets involved in the war at this time, Germany will have to pay a greater price if it wants to win.

"Yes, Uncle Lucas! The geographical conditions of the Middle East have already determined that it is impossible to break out into a large-scale war. In addition, although the oil interests in the Middle East are attractive, Britain and France will definitely back down if they have to pay the price of hundreds of thousands of people. Wang Yuze said confidently. If they could obtain oil from the Middle East at a relatively small cost, Britain and France would certainly not hesitate to send troops. But if the price is more than they expected, then they have to weigh it. To know. Among countries, first and foremost, interests are the most important.

"It would be great if that could be done!" Ambassador Lucas breathed a sigh of relief.

"Uncle Lucas, rest assured, China is fully capable of dealing with Britain and France in the Middle East. As long as the two countries did not devote all their resources to a decisive battle with China, Germany would not have been involved in this war. Of course, if the British and the French are crazy and must fight a full-scale war with China for the Middle East, then the time comes. China hopes that Germany will fulfill the secret agreement between us! Wang Yuze said. Although China has the ability to deal with Britain and France together, it will be more difficult. Moreover, if China's national strength is depleted, it will affect China's competition for the future of the world. China and Germany signed a secret agreement. Germany must take on the corresponding obligations.

"Please rest assured, if a full-scale war breaks out, Germany will definitely not stand idly by." Lucas replied sternly. Between China and Germany, the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. If Germany refuses to fulfill its obligations under the secret agreement, China will certainly stand idly by in the event of a major war between the Allies and the Entente. When the time comes, Germany will be miserable.

"That's the case. That's for the best! Wang Yuze said with a smile.

"Your Majesty, this time I came to see you, there is another thing!" Ambassador Lucas said.

"Uncle Lucas, please!" Wang Yuze said. He knew that Lucas was going to make a request. There is a lot of oil in the Middle East. He didn't mind Germany's share of the pie. It's just that this oil was not given to Germany in vain. Germany needs money to buy, or technology to trade. After all. China has also paid a huge price for this oil. Other than that. Increasing Germany's strength is very advantageous for Germany and the Entente to fight for attrition in the future. Another reason is that if China controls Germany's oil control, then China will be able to dominate Sino-German relations in the future.

"Your Majesty, you know, Germany's resources have always been more frequent, and we lack nothing but coal. The same is true for oil. Now, Germany's consumption of oil is increasing day by day, and Germany hopes to get some of the oil that China has obtained in the Middle East. For example, Germany can take a stake in oil companies in the Middle East, etc.! Lucas pondered his sentence for a moment, then said. As Wang Yuze's elder, he knew that Germany's approach was suspected of taking advantage of the fire to rob, which was a bit unauthentic. But, as a German, a German diplomat, he had to work for the interests of Germany.

Wang Yuze's expression did not change, and he replied: "Uncle Lucas, China has paid a huge price for oil in the Middle East, and will pay the Saudi Kingdom 100 million yuan in rent every year. Judging from the past few years, China Root will not make money there, but will lose a lot. If Germany wants to get oil from the Middle East, China can provide it to Germany at a reasonable price. However, if I want to take a stake, I can't say yes! ”

"Your Majesty, I know that this is difficult for some strongmen, but don't you think that it will be more advantageous for us to unite in the Middle East than for China to face Britain and France alone?" Ambassador Lucas said.

Wang Yuze still shook his head, the entire Middle East is a cornucopia, what he wants is to completely control the Middle East, and no one else wants to take away any point from the Middle East, even if it is an ally of Germany.

"Uncle Lucas, China has established a layout for the Middle East, and we will not budge. However, Germany is an ally of China, and we will not let our allies lose money. In the future, as long as Germany needs it, China can obtain oil from the Middle East and provide it to Germany at 80% of the market price. Wang Yuze said. The oil extracted from the Buguaig field alone will be enough for China's consumption, and it is not a problem at all to afford Germany's consumption. Although the price of eighty percent is a bit low, China does not make much money. But as oil prices continue to rise, China will still be able to turn back some profits. More importantly, it would ease relations between China and Germany.

"Eighty percent of the price?" Lucas hesitated. What Germany needs is a steady source of oil in the Middle East. Originally, Germany wanted to be able to explore for oil in the Middle East, but Lucas believes that the Chinese side will definitely not agree. That's why he proposed that Germany take a stake in China's oil companies with technology and capital. However, it did not occur that China would not even agree to this, and only promised to sell oil to Germany at a low price. Lucas knows Wang Yuze's style of acting, and he also knows that since Wang Yuze said so, there must be no room for maneuver in this matter. Although the price of eighty percent is already very low, he knows that it may be difficult to satisfy the German side.

"Your Majesty, although the price of eighty percent is low, the price of oil is constantly rising. If I can't take a stake in a Chinese oil company, then I want the price to be lower! Lucas said. He could only win the interests of Germany as much as possible in this respect.

"So, what does Uncle Lucas think is the most reasonable price?" Wang Yuze asked rhetorically.

"5 percent, the market price 5 percent. Moreover, China will supply as much as Germany needs! Ambassador Lucas said.

A trace of displeasure flashed on Wang Yuze's face, Germany obviously slaughtered him as a fool. Even if Lucas had a good personal relationship with him, he couldn't agree to it.

"Uncle Lucas, this price is too low, the cost of oil extraction, transportation, and our rent must be counted!" Wang Yuze said.

"At current prices, maybe China will lose money. However, with the current rise in oil prices, China will not lose money in two years at most! Ambassador Lucas insisted.

Wang Yuze hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Okay, but I have a request. China can supply oil to Germany. However, this oil must be consumed by Germany itself and cannot be sold to the outside world. Otherwise, China has the right to stop oil deliveries to Germany! "If Germany obtains oil from China and sells it at a low price, then Germany will make a lot of money and will harm China's interests, which Wang Yuze will never agree.

Lucas nodded, he knew that the German side really meant this, but Wang Yuze strangled this one, so he had to do it.

"In addition, Uncle Lucas, when the conflict between China and Britain and France breaks out in the Middle East, Germany also needs to do its part as an ally. Although China did not know that Germany was directly involved in the war, the German Navy wanted to hold back the main force of the British Navy for China. So that they will not be able to throw the main naval forces into the Middle East! Wang Yuze put forward his own request. The Germans want to take advantage, but they also have to pay the price, how can they get it for nothing?

"I can agree to this request. The Imperial High Seas Fleet will operate non-stop in the North Sea. As long as the Imperial High Seas Fleet was active in the North Sea, Britain would not dare to transfer the main naval forces away from the soil! Ambassador Lucas said.

"Well, we're happy to work together!" Wang Yuze smiled and stretched out his hand.

After seeing off Ambassador Lucas, Wang Yuze felt a little tired. The relationship between countries is too complicated and shameless. From China's standpoint, Germany's behavior is completely a robbery while the fire is burning. But can China refuse? Not to mention that China and Germany have signed a secret agreement, and China is obliged to meet Germany's oil consumption. If Germany had been completely neutral on the Middle East issue and had stood idly by, Britain and France would not have been able to engage in a protracted war with China in the Middle East. When the time comes, China will lose a lot of money if it invests so much in the Middle East and is unable to extract oil. In addition, although China is not afraid of a big war, the first stage is the golden time for China's rapid development, and it is undoubtedly the best to be able to control the scale of the war!