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Berlin, the capital of Germany,

Under the eaves of a four-story western-style building backed by a large green lawn, a Chinese-made Pegasus car came to an abrupt halt, and a navy major with a snow-white body and a particularly eye-catching black eyebrows pushed the door and got out of the car, and stood in front of the gatehouse with a briefcase for a while. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

The 2.5-hectare embassy in Berlin has been the largest embassy in Berlin, where diplomats and military attachés from all over the world have danced to the music of bands with their wives and guests.

But now, it's all over!

As the major got out of the car, he was accompanied by a captain, and the two walked one after the other, straight to the basement, and then in the heavily guarded basement, they took out a confidential letter from their briefcase, which was a telegram retrieved from the telegraph office - a confidential telegram from the country.

The telegram was then immediately sent to the confidential room for recompilation, where the ciphers from China would be decoded before being sent to the relevant personnel.

"A1 Cipher!"

As soon as the first code on the header was translated, the captain and the codemaker in charge of the password immediately got up and went to the safe, followed by a heavily armed ensign, who held the pistol as he opened the safe. A codebook was then removed.

Check done!

According to the principle of diplomatic secrecy, the A1 cipher will only be used in wartime, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in peacetime uses a B-level diplomatic cipher, and only in wartime will use the A-level cipher, compared with the former, the latter has a higher degree of secrecy, and the reason why it is activated in wartime, one of the most fundamental reasons is that this will lead to all the enemy's pre-war intelligence collection and decipherment work in vain.

And the captain, who was familiar with this cipher system, looked serious when he took out the sealed and preserved codebook, and even for a moment, he was a little distracted, perhaps, he did not know the content of this telegram now, but he knew very well that the country was now only one step away from a state of war.

Linked to the current situation, he knew that, perhaps, peace was ending, and as soldiers, they could return to their homeland at any time and join the war.

"Alright, the telegram is done!"

A moment later, the translated telegram was delivered to the embassy's office.

Lu Zhengxiang, as ambassador to Germany, received the telegram with a solemn expression, for the past few hours, he had been ordered to wait in the embassy, waiting for orders from China, and now the domestic orders have finally arrived.

"Your Excellency, it seems that we have no other choice!"

Liu Chongjie, who is the counselor, said with a sigh while taking out his cigarette case: Since the outbreak of the "Torreón tragedy," the world situation has repeatedly slipped toward a direction that no one wants to see along with the negotiations on the tragedy.

At this time, the joyful scene at the embassy banquet is still vivid, but who would have thought that now everything is about to end? The people who once laughed at the banquet are now finally enemies.

"The empire is never willing to be bullied, after all, the Chinese empire is not the ...... of the Qing state"

Lu Zhengxiang shook his head helplessly and said:

"The most important thing for us as diplomats now is to do our best to do our job, and now, our job is to make sure that Germany is on our side, that the "Four Emperors Alliance" is consolidated, and that the Germans must not back down. ”

Lu Zhengxiang, who was also lighting a cigarette, took a long breath of cigarette, looked at the scenery outside the window, and said with a wry smile:

"No way, who made us diplomats?"

To a large extent, Lu Zhengxiang is a pacifist, but this does not mean that he is afraid of war, in fact, after the outbreak of the "Torreon Incident", he once sent a secret to China, declaring that "if it is really not possible, just fight", his attitude is actually based on the understanding of the German diplomatic circles, Germany is now also floating a kind of emotional agitation, for the Germans, they also seem to be eager for change. Especially the capital community in Germany.

"I don't know what we're doing now, whether we're destroying the hope of peace step by step, or whether we're blocking the war."

Spreading his hands, Liu Chongjie said in a helpless tone:

"Let's hope our job is to stop the outbreak of war, to make a last-ditch effort for peace......

"Of course, this is a last-ditch effort for peace!"

In the face of Yagov, the German foreign minister's inquiry, Lu Zhengxiang said in an extremely calm tone.

"Now, we want Germany to support us on the basis of the pact that already exists between our two countries, and it is based on one principle – peace!"

Yes, it is based on peace, and at this time, strength is the only option to guarantee peace!

"I see, this time, what you need is for Germany to play the role of an ally, I understand correctly, right?"

Holding a cigarette in one hand, Yagov's expression looked a little solemn, this was a conversation between friends, so it didn't seem so formal.

"I think that this understanding is correct, Germany and China are allies, and at this time, China really needs Germany's help and support, in fact, His Excellency the Ambassador should note that after the outbreak of the incident, as the German Foreign Minister, I myself have expressed my support for your country on various occasions!"

What is the responsibility of the allies?

Just as China had shown its support for Germany in Morocco, what China needed now was Germany's return, and in Yagov's view, Germany seemed to have given them enough in return—he publicly endorsed and supported his allies.

In fact, this support is limited, and Yagov, of course, is very aware of this, and to some extent he has been waiting, more precisely, Germany is waiting for China to make their claims.

"Of course, we thank Your Excellency for the support you have given us, and the diplomatic support is exactly what we need now, but we also need to see that the present joint ultimatum of Britain, France and the United States is undoubtedly challenging the existence of the "Four Emperors Alliance", and if we show any weakness, then it will undoubtedly make the world doubt and doubt the necessity of the "Four Emperors Alliance"! If Germany doesn't do anything! ”

Lu Zhengxiang's words made Yagov frown as if he had eaten a fly, the Four Emperors Alliance was undoubtedly the most successful diplomatic success during his tenure, and now, as he said, the "Four Emperors Alliance" is being challenged.

Although the price of signing the "Four Emperors Alliance" was that Germany abandoned its ally "Turkey" - this is the price of the alliance, compared to Turkey, Russia is undoubtedly more important, perhaps Russia was greatly damaged in the war, but a Russian with great vitality is far from being comparable to Turkey, so Germany chose Russia and abandoned Turkey.

Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary and China, the alliance treaty signed by the four countries, which occupies almost half of the world, can be said to be the "greatest alliance" in the history of mankind, which will determine the future victory of Germany, in fact, it is precisely because of the existence of the "alliance of the four emperors" that Germany will be in a certain advantage in the naval confrontation with Britain.

On the other hand, however, since its establishment, the "Four Emperors Alliance" has been facing tests from the outside -- Russia's recovery depends on external investment, and French and American investment in Russia directly affects its diplomacy, and it is precisely for this reason that since the signing of the alliance treaty, Germany has been doing everything possible to maintain the continuation of the alliance, just as it has made concessions again and again on the Balkan issue and the Turkish issue, and even caused Turkey to completely fall to Britain and France, all in order to stabilize Russia.

If, now, when China is threatened, Germany is unable to say anything, the alliance treaty will undoubtedly be seriously challenged again, and by that time it is highly likely that the alliance of the Four Emperors will survive and die.

"So, what kind of support do you need from us?"

Yagov looked at Lu Zhengxiang in front of him and asked.

"What do the Chinese need us to do?"

Inside the palace, Emperor Wilhelm II looked at Yarov and asked.

"Your Majesty, as we initially expected, they want us to endorse the Covenant!"

After a slight pause, Yagov continued.

"It's not just Germany, they want Austria-Hungary and Russia to be allies," they said...... The Quad Alliance is facing unprecedented challenges for the future! Now is the time to show the meaning of the alliance, and any retreat may lead to Britain, France, and the United States treating the Four Emperors Alliance as nothing, Your Majesty! ”

"That's exactly what I feared!"

Emperor Wilhelm II seemed to sigh and said.

"The actions of Britain and France not only tied the United States tightly together, but also let the world see their strength, their strength is the power of the three countries, and now the Chinese are fighting against the power of the three countries, if we do not do anything, then there will undoubtedly be an imaginary world - the "Four Emperors Alliance" is a false appearance! ”

"But Your Majesty, if we say anything, it is very likely that it will lead to a further deterioration of the international situation, after all, we are all too aware that international trust is now extremely fragile, and any action we make may lead to an overreaction from England or France......"

Teobade as Prime Minister? Feng? Bateman? Holwig had always advocated peace, and he had even tried to enter into a full diplomatic understanding with the British, but negotiations with Britain on the reduction of the navy were unsuccessful due to the opposition of Admiral Tirpitz, who was supported by Kaiser Wilhelm II.

He knows very well that the European continent is now full of mountains and rains, and the contradictions between and with countries are deepening, and the struggles are intensifying.

And the German intervention in the event will most likely lead to a situation that no one wants to see - the contradictions will continue to deepen, and it may even lead to the destruction of the last fragile trust! At that time, I am afraid that no one will be able to stop the outbreak of war.

However, if we do not take action, then the "Four Emperors Alliance" is very likely to collapse, and at that time, we will have to face the pressure from our own Britain and France, and even Russia's attitude may change! ”

This is exactly what Germany does not want to see, in fact, through the "Four Emperors Alliance" Germany now has the best "external environment" in history With the help of the treaty, Germany no longer needs to consider the threat from Russia, so that it can devote all its energy to France and Britain, but if the "Four Emperors Alliance" collapses, then it will undoubtedly be a disaster for Germany!

On the other hand, the seemingly powerful "Four Emperors' Alliance" is actually fragile, for example, in the Balkans, although Austria-Hungary and Russia have reached a treaty of understanding, but also accumulated discontent on both sides, and now for both countries, all they need is an excuse and a reason, which means that Germany must maintain this alliance, and even create an enemy for this alliance.

"If, now the Russians and Austrians turn their attention elsewhere, it will undoubtedly be in great favor for Germany, Your Majesty!"

Although he knew that this meant danger, Prime Minister Holwig knew that this might be the best option for the "Four Emperors Alliance", which needed an external enemy.

"What kind of statement do the Chinese need?"

"We need our full support!"

Yarov gave a general answer, which in fact meant that Germany would do more than just endorse.

"So what will they do?"

Holwig asked rhetorically:

"What are the Chinese going to do now? Could it be that they are preparing for war? If they do a general mobilization, will we also cooperate with them? ”

"If necessary!"

Yarov said directly.

"I think we should mobilize, after all, everything is already agreed in our treaty, and we must fulfill the obligations of our allies, otherwise the treaty will become a waste of paper!"

"However, we did not have a plan in place accordingly, and if we had carried out a general mobilization, the result would have been catastrophic......"

In fact, over the years, the German General Staff Headquarters has held many military meetings to discuss and formulate battle plans in an effort to preemptively defeat France.

"No!"

Emperor Wilhelm II, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.

"It's not a disaster, it's an opportunity for Germany!" (To be continued.) )