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"In 1866, Germany was divided and did not have a strong central government to carry out large-scale overseas colonization with the backing of state power, and after the establishment of the Second German Reich in 1871, it took only a little more than a decade to achieve rapid economic expansion and expand its overseas commerce...... In 1902, like any backward nation, when the Chinese Empire was founded, the nascent Chinese Empire, like Germany, looked around and found that the world had already been divided by other countries, despite the unprecedented rewards of the war against Russia.

How big is this empire?

From Kamchatka to the Urals, from Dongying to Xinjiang, from the South Seas at the equator to the Arctic Circle. But the sheer size of the empire could not hide a fact. The nascent Chinese Empire had only the empire itself. Even the empire has a huge fleet, and every time it goes to sea, it needs to enter the ports of other countries.

"The French own the continent, the British occupy the seas, and we Germans are content with the sky, and we have to seek for ourselves a place under the sun."

No country understood the German cry as much as the Chinese, and in fact, the nascent Chinese empire began to try to seek territory under the sun. Unlike Germany, which participated in sharing some leftovers, they chose gold dollars and tried to buy Tierra del Fuego from Argentina and Chile, but were prevented by the United States. They tried to buy Portuguese East Africa, but it was aborted because of British blocking...... After a series of failed attempts at peace, the Chinese's dream of a near-innocent world was shattered.

"We want to be like Westerners, exchange our fists for territory under the sun!"

A cry of almost rage was followed by a decision on the future - China's determination to redivide the world! And this is the basis of the alliance between China and Germany -- the two backward countries, united by a consensus of world interests......"

20th Century

The German Embassy in China is not very conspicuous among the many embassies in China, but in the past few years, as the number of contacts between China and Germany has increased, and more and more Chinese officials have come and gone, and senior Chinese officials have always appeared at the weekly banquets in the German Embassy.

"80% of the machines exported by Germany are purchased by China, and 40% of Germany's foreign trade exports are exported to China!"

This is the simplest and most straightforward example, and it is precisely for this reason that for many years, the German business community, which has tried to further "increase trade between China and Germany", has been advocating "Sino-German cooperation", of course, this cooperation also exists now, China is Germany's most important trading partner, and the military cooperation between China and Germany is also extensive, but, as we all know, there are still some problems, for example, China and Germany are just ordinary diplomatic relations.

"Perhaps, we can get to know each other better!"

When he came to China eight years ago, Mummer, as ambassador to China, never imagined that one day he would make such a hint to Chinese diplomats, yes, it was a hint made by Germany on its own initiative, and the reason why he made such a hint was entirely because of one reason -- the Anglo-American Treaty contained a military clause against Germany.

In order to achieve some balance, Germany needed to find an ally in the Pacific that could contain the United States, and this ally was obviously the only one that China was most suitable, but China had been trapped in the Sino-British Treaty, which prevented China from signing a written covenant, and the two countries only further strengthened cooperation in many areas.

And the news came so suddenly, after confirming that China and Britain could not renew the treaty, according to Berlin's instructions, Mulmer immediately began a series of public relations in Nanjing, and correspondingly, at this time, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs was also seeking a similar "breakthrough", so in this "concubine love", under Mulmer's repeated requests, the two countries began the first, de facto secret contact.

The meeting took place in a relatively private room of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and neither side had a clerk, because Liang Dunyan was once ambassador to Germany, and Mu Mo was also familiar with Chinese, so that both sides did not need an interpreter at all, and could use German or Chinese for dialogue.

As soon as the two of them were seated, Liang Dunyan spoke to Mu Mo in fluent German.

"If Your Excellency felt it was necessary, we could have spoken separately in my office."

The reason why Liang Dunyan chose to use German instead of Chinese is because Chinese is so "broad and profound" that even many Chinese experts sometimes cannot pay attention to the intention of the Chinese script, and it is more direct to communicate directly in foreign languages.

Mu Mo nodded without hesitation.

"It's for the best."

From Mu Mo's attitude, Liang Dunyan keenly felt that this meeting was extraordinary, and he must have paid some ulterior secret mission, but he quietly waited for Mu Mo to take the initiative to speak, instead of letting the other party take the other party's words, it is a matter of the initiative in negotiations, diplomacy is always like this, and in some cases, being too active will make the side fall into passivity, just like now.

After a brief, diplomatic greeting, Mr. Mummer got to the point first.

"In recent years, there have been some unpleasant misunderstandings between Germany and China, but I don't think this will affect the extensive cooperation between the two countries in various fields."

Liang Dunyan knew very well that the so-called "small misunderstanding" was the contradiction between the interests of China and Germany in the Pacific territories, and according to the need to build an absolute defense circle in the Pacific, at the request of the navy, the imperial government tried to buy its Pacific territories from Germany, and of course the price was extremely favorable, but instead of obtaining Germany's consent, it aroused Germany's dissatisfaction, and even led to the stranding of certain cooperation between China and Germany.

As vice minister of foreign affairs, he knows very well that Sino-German relations will never come to an end because of such a slight difference, and the adjustment of foreign policy is inevitable.

"Your Excellency, we are ready to cooperate constructively with any country on the basis of equality and reciprocity."

Of course, Mümmer can hear the overtones, the so-called "any country", of course, including Germany, but how far-reaching can this cooperation go? Thinking of this, Mu Mo decided to make his words clear.

"Berlin has been committed to a peaceful order in the Far East for many years, so we hope to continue to deepen relations with China......

Of course, all of this is a cliché, in fact, now the two sides now have a deep understanding of each other, and even the cooperation between the two navies is extensive, and just last year, the Chinese Navy even invited the German fleet to visit Pearl Harbor.

"The core of our foreign policy is very simple, and our diplomacy is to treat each other as equals."

Diplomacy is always like this, both sides will not let the other party find out their hole cards at the first time, after all, hole cards mean that the other party will have more advantages in cooperation, so Mu Mo nodded and said.

"So I think that the core of Germany's China policy for many years has been based on an equal position, and we believe that this is the premise of all cooperation between countries."

Mu Mo's words only shocked Liang Dunyan looked at the other party in shock, what's wrong?

The premise of cooperation!

What attitude is he signing?

In surprise, Liang Dunyan's tone even changed a little.

"Indeed, the premise of cooperation between countries is fairness! Thank you, Mr. Ambassador, for your understanding. ”

Mu Mo said with a smile on his face at this time.

"You're welcome, equality is inevitable in state-to-state exchanges."

Liang Dunyan, who has been in the diplomatic circles for many years, has long understood that this change in Germany must mean that there are other deep meanings hidden in it, and when he is constantly thinking about various possibilities in his mind, he only responds lightly.

"Well, equality, China wants all countries to treat me equally, and it will also treat all countries equally, whether they are allies or non-allies."

It was a temptation, a temptation after he contacted the intelligence bureau to provide information. Mumo's eyebrows curled upward—the time had come.

"Therefore, if your country is willing to make some commitments, Berlin thinks that there may be a possibility of further deepening understanding and cooperation between Germany and China!"

Possibility!

Frowning, Liang Dunyan had probably understood the other party's intention at this time, could it be that Berlin wanted to ......

"I wonder what your government is planning to do?"

"Out of good intentions for the preservation of peace in the Far East, our country hopes to conclude a cooperation agreement with your country that will be beneficial to both sides."

This is exactly what Berlin needs, in fact, for the Germans, they have no other better choice, they will never sit idly by and watch China, a country with a strong war potential, side with the British, and more importantly, they have a fleet that can make the Americans tremble, and this is exactly what Germany needs, after all, in the Anglo-German naval race, Germany is at a disadvantage.

"Do you mean a treaty?"

Mumo looked at the undersecretary of foreign affairs in front of him.

"I'd prefer a cooperation agreement."

Mulmer emphasized.

"What kind of cooperation do we need to do to maintain peace in the Far East? Military alliances? ”

Liang Dunyan's heart jumped suddenly, although the country has decided to adjust the relationship, but, in fact, the country does not intend to establish a simple military alliance, for the palace, the palace is more inclined to turn the "Three Emperors Alliance" into the "Four Emperors Alliance".

"Haha...... This is not to the point of a military alliance......"

Mr. Mumo smiled reluctantly, knowing what this cooperation agreement meant, in a way, that China would become an ally, at least half an ally, and that half of an ally could evolve into a real ally at any time in the future.

"So how do we work together?"

After snatching the initiative, Liang Dunyan asked bluntly.

"In this case, Germany believes that China has no intention of confronting Germany, and that Germany and China, in addition to having close ties, also have more common interests."

At this point, Mulmer did not want to engage in a battle of wits between diplomats, and while that seemed to be the most exciting thing in diplomacy, he also understood that there were times when there was a greater need for honesty between diplomats.

Liang Dunyan glanced at Mu Mo and nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, the common interests are the basis of our extensive cooperation!"

Faced with this answer, Mu Mo also nodded in agreement.

"So, there's a huge space for cooperation between our two countries, and I think that's why it's important for both Berlin and Nanjing to work together to get things on the right track."

"However, we do not feel that some kind of cooperation agreement can really regulate the relationship between China and Germany, and what is the significance of your so-called agreement compared to the cooperation that we have already started? But ......"

Turning the conversation around, a smile appeared on Liang Dunyan's face.

"Perhaps, some kind of agreement would be a good deal...... At least some of the ...... between the two countries can be guaranteed."

Liang Dunyan's change only made Mu Mo open his mouth in surprise, he clearly realized that this change is not only Cao Weiran, but also the change in this country, they have become extremely confident, the whole country is like this, they are a strong country that can carve up the earth, it is the change of national strength that makes them full of self-confidence.

It was this realization that led Mümmer to believe, perhaps, that this was why Berlin had chosen them – that the country had the ability to be an ally of Germany, and not an ignorant, backward friend, like Turkey.

"Your Excellency, we believe that in the Sino-British Treaty there is a clause against Germany, so we ......"

"Soon, there will be no Sino-British treaty!"

On the surface, the Sino-British treaty seemed to be a secret treaty, but in fact, Germany already knew the contents of the treaty. And what Liang Dunyan needs is to clearly inform the other party of this.

"We believe that if there is extensive cooperation between China and Germany and a cooperation agreement, it will undoubtedly benefit the current cooperation between our two countries."

Glancing at Liang Dunyan, Mu Mo smiled slightly.

"Of course, Germany is not opposed to further deepening cooperation in the future......

Rao knew that showing a look was a taboo in diplomacy, but Liang Dunyan's eyelids still jumped slightly, and then he asked in a calm tone.

"So, does this mean that if we reach some kind of agreement between ourselves, and this agreement will be a basis for the future Sino-German alliance."

Now that he has completely confessed, then there is no concealment, Mu Mo had no choice but to continue to nod and say.

"At least in some ways, you know, on some matters, Germany has to lobby the other allies."

This obviously refers to Austria-Hungary and the Russian Empire, and if China wants to become an ally of Germany, if it wants to turn the "Three Emperors Alliance" into the "Four Emperors Alliance", it needs the consent of the other two countries, and Germany needs that time, and now it is proposing an agreement precisely to buy time.

"Well, so what level of cooperation?" (To be continued.) )