In 1918, the German government center, headed by Holwig, began to become busier. This is not only because Germany today has a colonial territory all over the world and a population of more than 180 million, and the direction of development is unprecedentedly broad, but also because the Kaiser's Jubilee celebrations are approaching. Thirty years have passed since Wilhelm received the Imperial Seal from his late father, Frederick III, on June 15, 1888, and for every German who has gone through this journey, it is still like a dream for them to achieve what they have achieved today!

In order to unite the centripetal force of the Reich's confederations and at the same time demonstrate Germany's absolute dominance in Europe to deter the Quartet, the German government decided to hold an unprecedented Jubilee celebration on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Emperor's reign. In fact, there is a precedent for this kind of activity in Europe: in 1887 and 1897, Britain held a series of Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria, and presented the prosperous situation of Haiqing River Yan and Wanbang Dynasty. Today, Germany has become the dominant power in Europe in World War I, and its industrial and economic power is even more threatening. Under these circumstances, it is only natural that the German government will begin to pursue a breakthrough in soft power, and thus create an unbreakable image.

Since the ringing of the New Year's bells, the German government has been preparing for the celebrations. In addition to the traditional city parade, church thanksgiving, and horse racing event, the most important thing is the three-service school parade. As a powerful force that swept away the Entente by itself and smashed all the steel chains that bound its body, Germany's military power is already unshakable in the world. Germany should not only show the prosperity of its own country. It is also necessary to show enough muscles to deter the unyielding!

Blooming green in early spring. Amid the anticipation of nearly 70 million Germans, the celebrations in Berlin finally kicked off on June 15. The rows of high-rise buildings are covered with black, white and red iron cross flags, and from a bird's-eye view, it seems as if the entire city is trapped in a cascading rendering of three colors. Emperor Wilhelm first appeared in front of the church in the capital, surrounded by many princes and nobles, and a grand thanksgiving ceremony opened the celebration. At 11 a.m., all churches throughout Germany held solemn thanksgiving ceremonies to express their sincere reverence and blessings for the "Emperor Saints". As the Kaiser's parade car traverses the streets of Berlin. The cheers of the crowd in the empty alleys were deafening; Compared to Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee celebration twenty years ago, the scale of this time is not far behind, if not excessive.

"From Frederick the Redbeard to Maximilian I, from Frederick the Great to Kaiser Wilhelm, the Magi of Germany has never been severed; Yet none of them can compare with the exploits of Caesar's creation today. Looking back at the past, a glorious history of Germany's transformation of the world in the past 30 years has been vividly engraved in the hearts of every imperial citizen. Those narrow forces that once hated Germany were either completely stabbed to the ground by our sword, or they were subdued by the strong will of the Reich. so as to preserve their own lives; And the monarch who led us to create this immortal feat is never exaggerated in any way. A German writer wrote excitedly in his diary that day. When the sun sets. At the first turn of the day, all the cities in Germany are lit up with bonfires on the piers and mountain spires; Countless fireworks burst into the sky, illuminating the black night sky as bright as day. It was a splendid spectacle that will be remembered by every German citizen who participated in the celebration for the rest of their lives.

After the end of the regular activities, it was followed by the military parade that attracted the attention of the world. On June 17, tens of thousands of officers and men of the army gathered on Unter den Linden Street to be inspected by the emperor in front of the Brandenburg Gate: since the German army was the private property of the royal family and not in the service of the state, this show of force was also justified in this celebration, and there was no suspicion of reckless force. For the sake of secrecy, the German General Staff did not show its latest equipment here, and its artillery phalanx, armored phalanx, air formation, etc. all used weapons that had already appeared in the war; However, the representatives of Austria, Italy, Britain and France and other countries also once again felt the compelling sharpness of this Central European empire in this rolling steel torrent. This deterrent culminated in the naval parade held in the port of Kiel the next day: when the main force of the High Seas Fleet, including four Bavarian-class battleships, passed in front of the review stand, the four triple 400-mm guns brought a huge and dense visual impact that no treaty ship can match today!

"Ettel, do you remember that celebration in England twenty years ago? At that time, Britain was almost the master of the world, and the fleet they inspected at the mouth of the Thames was enough to destroy the navies of the other three countries combined; Even I, determined to seek a sunny land for Germany, could not help but feel timidity and retreat. However, with your encouragement, I finally regained my fighting spirit and finally ushered in today's achievements. Looking at the majestic fleet lineup in front of him, William said with emotion.

"This is all due to the consistent persistence of His Majesty Caesar and the centralization of His Excellency Tirpitz. If it had not been for this, the German Navy would never have the strength it has today. Hearing William's words, Qingying couldn't help but feel a little bit of the past years in her heart, and responded softly. If it weren't for Tirpitz's clever propaganda and agitation, which inspired the people's naval craze and Wilhelm's consistent trust in him, the size of the German fleet would have always been only at the level of Bismarck's time, and it would have been impossible to defeat a strong enemy in any case!

William smiled slightly and continued: "In the past few days, looking at the military strength of the empire at its peak, and listening to the cheers and praises of the people, my heart is unusually calm, and I no longer have the excitement, joy and excitement of my youth. Because no matter how much I accomplish, she will not be able to see it anymore, and the world will never go back to that summer night more than forty years ago. The only thing that sustained me in this throne was my responsibility to Germany and my belief in avenging her; And on both counts, you've proven with countless facts that you can do better than I do. ”

Qingying's heart was shocked, and she turned her head suddenly, only to see that William's face full of relief had already appeared obvious old under the erosion of time. His skin was sallow, and bags under his eyes were noticeable; Compared to 25 years ago, when he first came to this world, William has gone from a young and vigorous monarch to an old man in his sixties, and he is no longer in the energetic situation of the past. Seeing this scene, Qingying's heart suddenly felt a little sour: time flowed through her fingers, and what passed was more than just a simple time?

"It is precisely because power is no longer in my possession that I entrusted some of the powers of the government to you three years ago, so that you can adapt to my work as soon as possible. Now it seems that you are doing a very good job. William looked at Qingying with a smile, as if he was looking at a sharp divine weapon that he had forged with his own hands, "Then I have nothing to worry about." In the years to come, I will gradually hand over the power in my hands to you, and eventually retire from the throne. Then there's your time. ”

Qingying was shocked when he heard this, he originally thought that he would stay in the second line for a long time, but he didn't expect William to be ready to push him to the front so quickly. Looking at the other party's face full of shock and incomprehension, William sighed a little tiredly and said, "Since I suffered from an illness three years ago, my physical condition has been much worse than before. You should be very clear about this, right? What's more, Germany's great cause of world empire has been established, and there is no need for me to continue to hold on to the throne after completing my mission. Speaking of this, a smile appeared on William's face again: "Compared to being tired for a long time, it may be a better choice for me to put down my duties and rest." I don't want to die of exhaustion like Uncle Edward. ”

Qingying was silent for a long time, and after a while, he finally slowly took a step back and saluted respectfully to William in front of him.

After the Navy Review, the Jubilee celebration came to an end. William eventually followed the script by awarding titles or decorations to those who had made outstanding contributions to the empire during his reign. This bounty spread to all strata of Germany, and was no longer limited to the traditional Junkers and political elites: a civilian herald from Bavaria was personally honored by the Kaiser as a representative of the Battle Hero; Haber, the chemist who invented the synthesis of ammonia, was named Count Wilhelm for his outstanding contributions to agriculture and the military, and enjoyed the same honor as the German royal family.

And the Grand Cross, the highest honor of the army, which has been hidden all along, has finally been awarded today. Hindenburg and Moltke Jr., who won victories on both the eastern and western fronts, each received one, Tirpitz, who created the High Seas Fleet, and Ingnorr, who won the decisive battle in the North Sea, were also awarded this honor, and William himself and Qingying wore them on their chests without any suspense. Since the war in Europe lasted only one year, the same honors in history, such as Ludendorff, Mackensen, and the Prince of Bavaria, were denied.

With the cheers of long live, a new era in German history began. (To be continued......)

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