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"Your Majesty, before the war began, the empire had already begun to stock up on a large number of strategic materials. We do not hesitate to exchange advanced technology and China for all kinds of strategic materials. However, the consumption on the battlefield now still exceeds our expectations. It is expected that the strategic materials we now have in reserve should be able to hold out until the middle of 1913. If you save a little, you can hold out until the end of 1913. That is, if we cannot defeat the enemy before the year after tomorrow, Germany will lose the war because of the depletion of strategic materials! German Chancellor Theobarden von Batemann Holwig said. Although, this result is unbearable, but it is true.

"Chief of the General Staff, will we be able to win the war in two years?" Kaiser Wilhelm II asked.

"Your Majesty, the army will do its best!" Falkenhayn replied. However, he could not give Kaiser Wilhelm II an affirmative answer. If it is said that at the beginning of the war, the German generals still believed that the German army could defeat France quickly, just as Prussia quickly defeated the Second French Empire. But after a few months, everyone had to admit that the war had begun to transform into a protracted war. On the Western Front, from northeastern France to Belgium and beyond to the sea, there were fortified positions made up of trenches and barbed wire. The two sides fought on such a position, not only the loss of troops was very large, but also the material consumption was very fast. Falkenhayn also had no confidence that he would be able to defeat a formidable opponent in two years.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Kaiser Wilhelm II's eyes, and then he said: "Since the army is not sure of victory in two years, then we must find a way to ensure the replenishment of strategic materials for the Reich." What can you do about it? ”

"Your Majesty, we can ask the Chinese to increase the capacity of the Baghdad Railway. From the current point of view, the capacity of the Baghdad railway has not yet reached the limit, and it can be increased by about 50%! Prime Minister Theobarden von Batemann Holwig said.

Wilhelm II nodded, and then said: "The prime minister should contact the Chinese side and ask them to increase the delivery of supplies to us!" ”

"Your Majesty, according to the information we have received, Britain and France have been eyeing the Baghdad Railway. Both countries have been persuading Turkey to join the Entente to fight. If Turkey joins the Entente, the Baghdad railway will be completely cut off, for us. It's going to be even worse. Therefore, I should find a way to win over Turkey and let Turkey join the side of the empire! Chief of the General Staff Falkenhayn said.

"Your Majesty, although we have a secret agreement with Turkey, Turkey has always wanted to remain neutral. Even most of the generals in the Turkish Army were pro-German. But to let Turkey join the imperial side to fight. It's not easy. Prime Minister Holwig said with a frown.

"The government is trying to liaise with Turkey to increase its bargaining chips. For example, after the war, Turkey was allowed to restore the territory occupied by Russia during the Russo-Turkish War, and so on. I am sure that the Turkish government will promise us! Kaiser Wilhelm II said.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I will make an appointment with the Turkish ambassador to Germany! Prime Minister Holwig nodded.

"Marshal Tirpitz, what about the Navy? Will the Navy be able to break the blockade of the British Navy? Kaiser Wilhelm II asked. He had high hopes for the German Navy, and even though the German Navy had gradually lost its superiority over the British Navy, he still hoped that the German Navy would be able to create a miracle. Merely. Since the beginning of the war, the German Navy has been blockaded in military ports and in the Baltic Sea, and only a few small warships, such as light cruisers and destroyers, have been able to break through the British Royal Navy's blockade at high speeds. Into the North Sea and even the Atlantic Ocean. However, with these small warships alone, Gen could not inflict substantial damage on the British Navy. If the German Navy could defeat the British Navy and restore Germany's sea lines of communication. Then all the problems that Germany is facing now will be solved.

"Your Majesty, the navy does not have the strength to defeat the British navy at the moment. Four of our 'Bavaria-class' battleships. It will be commissioned next spring and summer, about two months before the British Navy's Elizabeth II-class battleships, and we can use this time to launch a decisive battle against the British Navy. The Imperial Navy is more than sixty percent sure of victory! Tirpitz said. After all, the British Navy had many more capital ships than the German Navy, and even after the four 'Bavaria-class' battleships were commissioned, he was not sure of victory.

"Well, the decisive battle between the Navy and the British Navy, the Admiralty will start to prepare! Still, I hope the Navy will surprise me next year! Kaiser Wilhelm II said. As long as the navy can defeat the British navy and gain sea supremacy in the North Sea and even the Atlantic, Germany will be able to obtain a large amount of strategic materials from China, and Germany will not have to worry about being dragged down by the war. With the combat strength of the German army, as long as there are no problems in logistics support, it will definitely be able to defeat the Anglo-French alliance in the end, and Kaiser Wilhelm II is convinced of this!

"Father, in fact, the problem we are facing now is easy to solve." Crown Prince William, who had been silent on the side, couldn't help but speak. After the outbreak of war, he commanded the Fifth Army at the front. Although, the Fifth Army has achieved great results in previous battles. But its own losses are not small. Therefore, in the end, Kaiser Wilhelm II transferred Crown Prince Wilhelm back to China. Germany didn't have so many troops for Crown Prince Wilhelm to spend at will.

Kaiser Wilhelm II glanced at Crown Prince Wilhelm, but did not organize his speech.

Crown Prince Wilhelm seemed to feel Wilhelm II's encouragement, and then continued: "Although the war situation in Europe has entered a stalemate, if an external force joins in, the existing balance can be upset. And this external force is precisely the Chinese. The Chinese Army has already armed four million troops and, given China's huge population base and industrial level, is able to mobilize many more. As long as the Chinese commit two million or more troops to attack Russia from the east, and the empire sends a large army to attack Russia from the west, we will be able to destroy Russia. After defeating Russia, the empire was able to concentrate its efforts on Britain and France, and could even ask the Chinese to send troops into the European theater. As for the navy, the Chinese have a strong navy, but the Panama Canal has been blown up by the Americans, and they cannot enter the Atlantic to fight. We can just ask the Chinese to throw their navy into Europe and fight against the British. If the Chinese Navy cooperates, we will be able to defeat the British Royal Navy once we can. At that time, victory in the big war is just around the corner! ”

After Crown Prince William finished speaking, he found that everyone did not applaud him for his mentions, which made him a little overwhelmed.

In fact, everyone knows very well that if China wants to, it can completely break the current deadlock in the European theater. However, as we all know, China is not willing to intervene in the European theater, or prematurely intervene in the European theater. China has made it clear that its first target is the United States, and that it will ensure that it defeats the United States before opening other fronts. This made the German side very dissatisfied. However, Germany does not want China to intervene in Europe in a certain way. Once the squadron enters Europe, China's influence will penetrate into Europe, which is unacceptable to Germany, which already sees Europe as its own territory.

"What do you think?" Kaiser Wilhelm II asked.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is thinking too simply. The Chinese are working hard against the Americans, and most of their forces are being invested in the North American theater. On other fronts, they went on the defensive. If you want the Chinese to fight with the empire, they will not agree! Falkenhayn said.

"Could it be that we just watched the Chinese use such despicable and shameless methods to consume the strength of the empire?" Crown Prince William said angrily. He hoped that he could use China's strength to get Germany out of its current predicament, and he also hoped that he would be able to consume China's strength in the war, rather than depleting Germany's strength.

"Well, Friedrich, needless to say. We want to consume the strength of the Chinese, and they want to consume our strength. Therefore, they will not take the initiative to cooperate with us. The United States is also a powerful country, and it is in Germany's interests to let China fight hard with the United States! Kaiser Wilhelm II said. In his opinion, it may not be easy for China to defeat the United States. The industrial strength of the United States is stronger than that of Germany, and it is also stronger than China, and the United States has a larger population than Germany, which makes him very unoptimistic about China. Even if China defeats the United States, I am afraid that its own losses will not be small. At that time, if Germany can defeat Britain and France first, Germany may be able to lay out more calmly and seize more post-war benefits.

Crown Prince William had to shut up and say no more!

"Your Majesty, I think we can contact the Chinese, even if China does not send troops to help us, it is still okay to let them do a little favor." For example, increasing the supply of strategic materials to the Empire, as well as blockading India and Australia, and reducing the supply of various materials from these colonies to Britain, are all very beneficial to the Empire! Secretary of the Navy Tirpitz said.

Wilhelm II nodded, and then said: "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you contact the Chinese side and put forward the Empire's request to them, hoping that China's strategic supplies to the Empire can be doubled. In addition, the empire supported China's attack on India and Australia! "Doing so, on the one hand, can weaken Britain's war potential, but it can consume more of China's strength. Britain is armed with a large number of troops in India and Australia!