The Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire were old enemies, and the two sides could be said to have a bitter hatred. The Germans are naturally well aware of this. If Japan seized those colonies in the Pacific Ocean that belonged to Germany, it would undoubtedly further increase Germany's strategic depth and make the Chinese Empire even more threatened. Japan is an island nation, and in order to protect its homeland, the Japanese navy had to fight a decisive battle with the Chinese Imperial Navy. But if Japan gains those islands in the Pacific, then the Chinese Empire will have to engage in a pursuit war with Japan in the vast ocean. At that time, even if the Chinese Empire could threaten Japan's maritime trade routes, the Japanese Navy would also be able to threaten China's overseas trade routes with the help of naval bases in the Pacific.

If the Chinese Empire had acquired these colonies first, there would have been no threat in this regard. Even the Chinese Empire was able to use these islands in the Pacific Ocean to threaten Japan, so that the Chinese Empire had a greater advantage in the war against Japan.

Both Prime Minister Billo and Moltke Jr. were lost in thought. There was no doubt that if war broke out, Germany would simply not have much strength to defend its colonies overseas. All their strength is to be used only in a decisive battle with the enemy. Overseas colonies can only be abandoned first. Wait until you have won the war and then take these colonies back.

Rather than this, it is better to give these colonies to the Chinese for protection, and then let the Chinese return them after the war is over. Of course, it is also possible that the Chinese Empire may not return these colonies after borrowing them. However, by that time, the German Empire had already defeated Britain and became the world hegemon. The Chinese Empire will certainly not dare to go back and not return these colonies.

Wu Haoxuan saw the hesitation of Prime Minister Bilow and Moltke Jr., so. He decided to add a fire.

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, Your Excellency the Chief of Staff. Even after China acquired the German islands in the Pacific, the Japanese would certainly not be reconciled. It is highly likely that they will use force to seize the islands. At that time, there is a high probability that a large-scale conflict will break out between us and the Japanese Empire. Or even a war. The feud between the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire also needed time to settle down. Therefore, we would like to take this opportunity to completely resolve the Japanese threat to us. Of course, this requires a valid excuse. What could be a more legitimate reason than for Japan to take the initiative to attack the Empire's overseas possessions? Wu Haoxuan said with a smile.

Moltke's eyes lit up suddenly, Japan was an ally of the British Empire. If the Chinese Empire and Japan were to go to war, the British Empire would have offered Japan all kinds of support even if it had not entered the war. When the time comes, will Britain dare to draw troops from its colonies to help Europe? This is equivalent to supporting the German war in disguise! For Germany. It is undoubtedly more advantageous.

Chancellor Bilow was also aware of this, and he was already calculating how to convince Kaiser Wilhelm II to agree to the transfer of the islands in the Pacific to the Chinese Empire. After all, the majesty of the German Empire would suffer from this.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I am afraid it will be very difficult to get His Majesty the Emperor to agree to this suggestion." Prime Minister Bilow said.

"Of course, though. This is very beneficial for Germany. I don't think His Majesty the wise Kaiser would refuse. Wu Haoxuan said with a smile. To achieve the purpose. He did not hesitate to put a high hat on the arrogant Kaiser Wilhelm II.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, if the Chinese Empire wants those colonies in the Pacific, it is not impossible. In order to avoid any repercussions on the German Empire, we could declare the transfer of these colonies to the Chinese Empire before the outbreak of war. Of course, the time does not advance too far. The Chinese Empire needs to be prepared in advance. Moltke said.

"There's no problem with that! Once tensions arise, the Imperial Navy will be on full alert. As soon as Germany announces that it will transfer those colonies to China, we will send troops to the islands as soon as possible. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Alright, His Highness the Crown Prince. We will raise this point with His Majesty the Emperor. As for whether His Majesty will agree, it is not something we can guarantee. Prime Minister Bilow said. Of course. He and Moltke Jr. will do their best to convince Wilhelm II.

"Thank you both!" Wu Haoxuan smiled. After the Germans transferred the islands in the Pacific Ocean to the Chinese Empire, it was equivalent to the overseas territory of the Chinese Empire. It was almost impossible for the Germans to take these territories back. Obtaining these islands would give the Chinese Empire a greater strategic advantage. Even in the future war with the United States for world hegemony, it will definitely not be at a disadvantage.

With Chancellor Bilow and Moltke the Younger gone, they needed to inform Kaiser Wilhelm II of the latest developments. And Wu Haoxuan finally laughed happily after the two left.

"Great, after those island empires in the Pacific get their hands on it, we will have more advantages in future wars." Wu Haoxuan was very satisfied with his visit to Germany. This time it's a full load! The harvest was far beyond his initial expectations. He can even conclude that China's rise will be smoother because of this trip to Germany.

"Yes, Your Highness. The islands are small in size but well located. It can not only serve as our first-line position to defend against the United States, but also serve as our stronghold to threaten Japan, and can also become a springboard for us to enter Australia and even the South Seas. Marshal Cheng Biguang also had a smile on his face.

As a civilian official, Tang Shaoyi did not know much about these operational matters. But he also knew that the empire had taken advantage of it this time. So, he also had a smile on his face.

When Prime Minister Bilow arrived at the palace, he once again stated the demands of the Chinese Empire. When Kaiser Wilhelm II learned of the Chinese Empire's request, the expression on his face suddenly became very ugly.

"Damn, the Chinese are too greedy. We've promised them so much money, and so much advanced technology. It's disgusting that they're still staring at the Empire's colonies overseas! Wilhelm II looked furious.

"Your Majesty, the appetite of the Chinese is indeed very large. Although their country is not yet strong. However, their ambitions have been fully revealed. The Far East is too far away from the empire and doesn't have much to do with us. However, this is not good news for countries such as Britain and France. The expansion of the Chinese will seriously threaten their interests, and may even trigger a war between the Chinese Empire and Britain and France. At that time, even if the Chinese do not join the Allies, they will have no other choice. Prime Minister Bilow said.

The anger on Kaiser Wilhelm II's face disappeared, and Chancellor Birlow's words seemed to make some sense to him.

"Your Majesty, the current situation in the Far East is one of the struggle between the Chinese Empire and the Japanese Empire for hegemony. These two countries will fight a life-and-death war for the hegemony of the Far East. The Japanese Empire was an ally of the British, and the British did not hesitate to vigorously support Japan in order to contain China, which had long made the Chinese Empire dissatisfied. Once China and Japan go to war again, the pattern of the Far East will change drastically. The British certainly did not want to see Japan defeated, and they would increase their support for Japan. It is not even excluded that the British would directly declare war on the Chinese Empire. In that case, our purpose will be achieved. Use those insignificant colonies in the Pacific to provoke a war between the Chinese Empire and Japan, and even Britain behind Japan. This is very advantageous for the strategy of the Empire. Moltke Jr. also said.

Wilhelm II nodded, and he had to admit that it would undoubtedly be a good deal to abandon those small islands in the Pacific Ocean and drag the Chinese Empire into the war.

"Your Majesty, in order to preserve the glory of the German Empire, we can announce the transfer of those colonies to China before the outbreak of war in Europe. In this way, the people will surely be able to understand it. Prime Minister Bilow continued.

"In addition, the Chinese have also promised. If we can win this war, then, those colonies in the Pacific. The Chinese will return it to us. I'm not afraid that they'll go back. Once the Allies defeated the Entente, the Empire would become the number one power in the world. Even if the Chinese Empire wanted to repent, it had to weigh the consequences of doing so. Prime Minister Bilow said.

"It's not unacceptable." Wilhelm II said. Of course, he also knew that if Germany lost the war. Well, they will lose even the country. Naturally, those overseas colonies will not be able to get it back.

Wilhelm II was convinced that they would not lose the war. Therefore, those colonies were only temporarily handed over to the Chinese Empire for safekeeping. After Germany won the war and became the world hegemon. Then, all those lands belonged to the German Empire, and no one could take them from Germany.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, sign a secret treaty with the Chinese. In the secret treaty, it was stated that if Germany won the war, the colonies would be returned to Germany after the war. In addition, we will announce the transfer of these colonies three hours before the declaration of war. To do this, we can transfer these colonies to the Chinese for a mark. Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Bilow nodded.

On the morning of July 2, 4609 (11) of the Yellow Emperor Era, the Prime Minister of the German Empire, Biloh, and Wu Haoxuan, the crown prince of the Chinese Empire, signed their names on the "Sino-German Secret Treaty", and the secret treaty came into effect. (To be continued.) )

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