The Sino-German Secret Treaty was destined to be a secret treaty that would never be made public. The main contents of the treaty were as follows: First, Germany would provide loans to the Chinese Empire for the next three years in the amount of two billion marks. Second, Germany provided the Chinese Empire with a series of cutting-edge technologies, including the latest armor steel technology from the Krupp company and the latest naval artillery technology. It is reported that now Germany has begun to develop a 381-mm naval gun. We hope to be able to join in, and when the 381 mm naval gun is developed, the Chinese Empire will have access to a full set of technology. Large oil-fired boiler and steam turbine technology, high-speed internal combustion engine locomotive locomotives, large optical sighting instruments, fire control systems, internal combustion engine technology, and much more. All the technology, at a discount of two billion marks, was paid for by the Chinese empire with non-ferrous metals, oil and grain. Thirdly, before the outbreak of the war, Germany transferred its colonies in the Pacific to the Chinese Empire for one mark. At the end of the war, if Germany won the war, all the colonies were returned to Germany.

The Sino-German Secret Treaty brought the relationship between the Chinese Empire and Germany closer, and the two countries would carry out more in-depth exchanges. Both the Chinese Empire and Germany would benefit considerably from this secret treaty.

China has received a large amount of loans from Germany, which will speed up China's infrastructure construction and industrialization. It will also further accelerate the speed of China's industrialization process. In the next three years, China's initial industrialization will be completed. At that time, China will transition from a backward agricultural country to a primary industrial country.

The large amount of advanced technology that the Chinese empire received from Germany will greatly enhance China's industrial strength, especially the strength of its military industry. You must know that large-caliber naval guns, large oil-fired boilers and steam turbines can be called the most advanced technology now. This is not a technology that the average country can master. Even the United States on the other side of the ocean. It also relies on European powers for many cutting-edge technologies. Although the current United States claims to have the world's largest industrial output, it is actually somewhat similar to China in later generations. However, the scientific research strength of the United States should not be underestimated, and with the rapid development of its scientific research strength, it will soon be able to catch up. After the Chinese Empire acquired these advanced technologies. Gradually digested and absorbed, transformed into their own technology. These technologies are then used as a basis for further development and improvement. This will enable the Chinese Empire to be at the world's leading level in cutting-edge military industry, thus ensuring the security of the country.

As for the German colonies in the Pacific, they were even more useful to the Reich. Once the empire militarizes those colonies, it will put the empire in a position where it can be attacked and defended. The empire will also be more flexible in its future strategy. Even, the empire is on the road to world supremacy in the future. A stumbling block was also removed.

Again, the Germans seem to have paid a lot. But in reality, the Germans also reaped great gains. By selling these technologies to the Chinese Empire for two billion marks, they were able to obtain a large amount of much-needed supplies from the Chinese Empire, further increasing Germany's war reserves. As a result, Germany will have more strength to hold on in future wars, and the possibility of winning the war cannot even be ruled out. The premise is that the United States on the other side of the ocean will not participate in the war. Otherwise. If Germany wants to win the war, it is almost unlikely. Other than that. Although the Chinese Empire acquired those colonies in the Pacific, it also further aggravated the contradictions between the Chinese Empire and Japan, as well as Britain, France, and the United States behind Japan. There may even be a possibility of conflict or even war. In this way, the pressure on Germany will undoubtedly be greatly reduced, and the possibility of Germany winning the war will be greatly increased.

The Sino-German Secret Pact is a win-win pact, at least in the current circumstances. But in the long run. The Chinese Empire undoubtedly took advantage of the greater advantage. With the help of this secret agreement, it is tantamount to making the Chinese empire soar into the sky and have the foundation to become a world power. Even if the funds are raised, the Chinese Empire can raise them slowly. But. Those cutting-edge technologies are not so easy to obtain. After acquiring these technologies, the Chinese Empire will greatly narrow the gap with the Western world, thus laying the foundation for becoming a world hegemon.

After the signing of the "Sino-German Secret Treaty", Wu Haoxuan and his party were full of smiles. They are very satisfied with this trip to Europe, which can be regarded as a full return.

"Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince, from now on, the German Empire and the Chinese Empire will cooperate more closely. However, His Majesty the Kaiser still hopes that one day we will be able to sign the Covenant in a bright and open way, not in secret. Prime Minister Bilow said.

"Of course, Your Excellency Prime Minister. I believe that one day we will become openly allies. Wu Haoxuan said solemnly.

Wu Haoxuan's statement made Prime Minister Bilo very satisfied. It's just that Prime Minister Bilow is completely mistaken. When Wu Haoxuan said that he had become an open ally with Germany, he did not mean the present, but the future. By then, the Second German Reich would have ceased to exist long ago. The Third German Reich led by the Führer was the existence that Wu Haoxuan wanted to ally with. At that time, China will have even more powerful power than it does now. Perhaps together with the Führer, we can completely change the development of history.

"Your Royal Highness the Prince, there is news from the military port that it will take a few days for your warship to be fully ready. In the next few days, please invite His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to visit Berlin. Marshal Tirpitz said.

"Your Excellency Marshal Law. I've been fascinated by Berlin's monuments for a long time. This time, it's just the right time to feast your eyes. Wu Haoxuan nodded.

In view of the huge gains in Germany this time, Wu Haoxuan is also in a very good mood.

Next, Wu Haoxuan and others visited Berlin. German Foreign Minister Holwig accompanied him throughout the process, which shows that the German side attaches great importance to Wu Haoxuan and others.

Of course, the warm welcome of the crown prince of the Chinese Empire in Germany also made other countries pay great attention to it. In particular, Britain and France, Germany's enemies, speculated whether the German Empire and the Chinese Empire had signed any alliances, and whether the Chinese Empire was preparing to join the Central Powers. If this is the case, it will undoubtedly be a great threat to the Entente. Russia, one of the most important Entente powers, will be the target of attack. At the same time, the British and French colonies in Asia would also be the target of the Chinese Empire.

For a time, the entire Entente seemed to be facing a great enemy. The British, the French, and the Russians all tried in every possible way to inquire about the agreement that the crown prince of the Chinese Empire had reached with the Germans in Germany. The German intelligence services alone found that there seemed to be a much larger number of intelligence agents from various countries active in Germany than usual, making the German intelligence services also look like they were facing a great enemy.

Tsar Nicholas II of Russia demanded a further expansion of the Russian Army. Because they found that they could face both the Chinese Empire and Germany from both sides. Needless to say, Germany, the German Army is known as the best in the world. The Chinese Army defeated Russia in the last war. Therefore, these two strong enemies are not easy to deal with! On the one hand, Russia can only further arm itself, and on the other hand, it must provide more support to Russia in the event of war between Britain and France.

The situation in the whole world seems to have become more turbulent because of the trip of the crown prince of the Chinese empire to Europe.

At noon on July 5, 4609 (11) of the Yellow Emperor Era, German Foreign Minister Holwig invited Wu Haoxuan and his party to dine in a very famous restaurant in Berlin. However, to Wu Haoxuan's surprise, Holwig was actually late. In fact, German food is like that, Wu Haoxuan is not used to eating it at all, what he cares about is what Holwig will be delayed. Could it be that there will be an accident in the secret treaty signed by China and Germany?

It wasn't until an hour passed before Holwig was late.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness the Crown Prince, I'm late." When Holwig arrived, he immediately apologized.

"It's all right, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, we're not hungry at all. However, I am curious, why is Your Excellency delayed? Of course, if it is inconvenient to talk about German secrets, then I did not ask. Wu Haoxuan said.

"Your Highness, this is not a secret. There was a bit of turmoil in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and some of the political prisoners they were pursuing fled to Germany. Austria-Hungary hoped that these political prisoners would be extradited. Holwig said.

"Political prisoners of Austria-Hungary?" Wu Haoxuan was stunned.

"There have been a lot of political prisoners in Austria-Hungary lately." Holwig said.

As a multi-ethnic country, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was politically turbulent because of race, creed, and power struggles, and many people became political prisoners every year. It can be said that the current Austro-Hungarian Empire is completely relying on the Austrian Emperor Franz. Joseph I's prestige was maintained. Archduke Ferdinand, the crown prince, did not have the ability to lead the country.

"Who are those political prisoners?" Wu Haoxuan asked quietly. You know, even if you want to become a political prisoner, you don't have this qualification. In other words, many political prisoners are elites.

"Mainly scholars, monks, engineers, senior technicians, scientists, teachers, lawyers, etc."

"These people are all elites, huh? How many of them are there in total? Wu Haoxuan's eyes lit up. Aren't these people what the Chinese Empire lacks now? Although, China has long begun to cultivate talents on its own. However, it is not realistic to rely on these talents who have returned from studying abroad to take the lead. (To be continued.) )

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