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At 7 p.m. on February 4, Berlin time, Kaiser Wilhelm II summoned the German ministers at Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, and after the British ambassador to China, Juerdian, visited the German Embassy Lucas in China, Lucas sent a telegram of more than 10,000 words to China. Or rather, it is a report on China's expansion and the conflict of interests between Germany.

In the report, Lucas pointed out that Germany's strategy of supporting western Sichuan, which is now China, in order to deal with Britain, was undoubtedly very successful. However, China's development is too amazing, in addition to the relatively weak industrial base, there are signs of surpassing Germany in many aspects. Although, a strong China is a good boost for Germany. But an overly powerful China would be a huge threat to Germany, which wants to gain world hegemony in the future. It's just that the current China is out of Germany's control, and it is not something that Germany can dominate. Germany seems to have gotten a tiger!

"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think of Ambassador Lucas's report?" Kaiser Wilhelm II said expressionlessly.

"Father! The ambitions of the Chinese have been exposed, and they will inevitably be the great enemies of the empire in the future to gain world hegemony. In the successive wars, they have gained enormous benefits. The empire must step in to stop China's expansion into Europe. In the future of Europe, there can only be one master, and that is the German Empire! "Crown Prince William jumped out first. His eyes were full of naked jealousy. Time and time again, China has reaped enormous benefits, while Germany has to watch. This made him very dissatisfied. In Crown Prince Wilcor's view, if Germany had not helped China hold back the main forces of Britain and France, China would have lost in the Great War three years ago!

"Your Excellency, what is your point of view?" Wilhelm II ignored Crown Prince Wilhelm's cries and asked Prime Minister Bernhard von Bilo directly.

"Your Majesty, the expansion of the Chinese is indeed amazing! If this continues, even if we can defeat the Entente in the future. I'm afraid that I can't compete with the Chinese for world hegemony! Prime Minister Bilow said.

Kaiser Wilhelm II's face suddenly became gloomy.

"Your Excellency Tirpitz, the German Navy, is it capable of defeating the Chinese Navy? Is there a way for the navy to guard against the elusive submarines of the Chinese? Wilhelm II asked. For the German Navy. He had very high expectations, which would be a guarantee of German expansion into the world!

"Your Majesty, we now only have eight new battleships, and the Chinese navy, all combined, has eight battleships and three battlecruisers, but. They captured three more British and French battleships, and when they were repaired, they would be greatly strengthened. The German Navy does not yet have the strength to deal with the Chinese Navy. But. When our 'Helgoland-class' battleships are commissioned, we will have the strength to challenge them. It's just that, according to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Heinrich, the 'Han-class' battleships that the Chinese are building. Very powerful, therefore. Before the commissioning of our Caesar-class battleships, I was not in favor of a conflict with the Chinese. Perhaps, when the 'King-class' battleships are commissioned, we will be able to truly have the strength to defeat the Chinese Navy! "Secretary of the Navy Alfred von Tirpitz said. The King-class battleship is a battleship designed by Germany to counter China's Han-class, and this class of battleships will also use 343 mm main guns.

"As for submarines, there is no good way to defend against them at the moment. The best defense, though, is offense! Our U-class submarines can also be put into real combat, and in terms of submarines, we may be a little behind the Chinese, but the gap is not large. However, I always believe that it is the battleship that really determines the victory in naval battles! Tirpitz said!

Wilhelm II nodded, he also knew that the navy had to develop, and he didn't care about overnight things. The 'King-class' battleship has just been designed. If you want to serve, it will be at least three or even four years later!

"Your Majesty, I think we should make it clear that our primary enemies are Britain and France, and only by defeating them can we compete with the Chinese for world hegemony." Therefore, we cannot fall out with the Chinese for the time being! "said the Chief of the General Staff of the German Army, Count Alfred von Schlieffen. Unless Germany is willing to stay on the continent, it will have to defeat Britain and France. Only by defeating them will Germany be able to gain vast colonies!

"Your Majesty, in that case, we can pay attention to easing relations with China. However, on the issue of the Suez Canal, we must support the British. At least limited support! Moltke Jr. also said. He has become an advisor to Wilhelm II!

"Okay, I see. Your Excellency Prime Minister, send a telegram to Ambassador Lucas and inform him of our decision. Germany, not in favor of China occupying the Suez Canal! Kaiser Wilhelm II said!

On February 5, Zhu Erdian and Pierre came to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs again. However, this time it was not only the two of them who came, but also the Russian ambassador to China, Cassini, the US ambassador to China, Shylock, the German ambassador to China, Lucas, and the Austro-Hungarian ambassador to China, Anton Huber. The purpose of their visit is precisely to settle the differences between China and Britain over the Suez Canal!

The ambassadors of the six countries to China came together, and even Wu Tingfang could no longer put on a stand. Wu Tingfang personally welcomed everyone to the conference room. At the same time, he also thinks that these foreign devils are probably not good!

After some greetings, Zhu Erdian went straight to the point.

"Your Excellency Wu Tingfang, all of us believe that the Suez Canal is the world's main transportation artery and cannot be controlled by any one country. Therefore, we believe that it is possible for States to form a police force to protect the canal, but not to be involved in the day-to-day management of the canal. The canal still belongs to the canal company! Zhu Erdian said.

Wu Tingfang frowned, and then asked, "Is this also what countries mean?" ”

"The French government agrees with this plan!" Pierre said first.

"Russian identity!"

"The United States agrees!"

The Russian ambassador to China, Kasini, and the US ambassador to China, also followed. Russia and the United States, who have always been allies of Britain and France, supported Britain, and Wu Tingfang was not at all surprised. He looked at Lucas, but Lucas's expression was also very calm.

"The German government agrees with this plan!" Lucas said.

"The same is true of Austria-Hungary!" The Austro-Hungarian ambassador to China, Anton Huber, also said.

"These foreign devils have really reached an agreement on this issue! The Germans really felt threatened by China's expansion! Wu Tingfang said secretly.

"I need to report this question to His Majesty the Emperor!" Wu Tingfang said.

"Okay, Your Excellency Wu Tingfang, then we will come back tomorrow to get a reply from the Chinese side!" Zhu Erdian said with a smile, his appearance was like a victorious general!

Seeing off these ambassadors, Wu Tingfang rushed directly to the palace and reported to Wang Yuze.

After Wang Yuze found out, his face was not very good-looking, and he hurriedly summoned the Prime Minister, Chief of General Staff, Minister of Army, Minister of Navy, and Minister of National Defense to discuss countermeasures!

"Your Majesty, it seems that the Germans have become very wary of us. As for Austria-Hungary, they were nothing more than followers of Germany! Prime Minister Yang Hua said.

"So what do we do now? Do you want to compromise with them? Wang Yuze asked. He didn't want the word compromise very much. However, it is very common for countries to compromise with each other!

"Your Majesty, the key is that we are enemies of the whole world for the sake of the Suez Canal, is it worth it!" Chief of the General Staff Xiong Wu said!

Wang Yuze was silent, he already knew Xiong Wu's point of view. Although the Suez Canal is important, it is undoubtedly not worth it to be the enemy of the whole world for the sake of the Suez Canal. What's more, China now does not have the strength to be an enemy of the whole world. Wang Yuze hasn't been arrogant to that point yet!

"Well, it looks like we need to abandon the Suez Canal!" Wang Yuze sighed and said.

"Your Majesty, in fact, it would be good to be able to control the Suez Canal. But just because we give up the Suez Canal doesn't mean we lose control of it. The Khedif Abbasid II of Egypt is already leaning towards us. We can strongly support Abbasid II, who also had great ambitions, and as long as Egypt became strong, he would definitely want to take back the canal. Why don't we let Abbasid II fight the British? Prime Minister Yang Hua said.

"That's a good idea!" Wang Yuze recognized this very much.

"Your Majesty, according to the treaty between us and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we can station troops in Saudi Arabia. As long as we keep an elite army in Saudi Arabia, we can attack the Sinai Peninsula and seize the canal from the Kingdom at any time! War Minister Cai Yun also said.

"Then, discuss with the Saudi king and raise our garrison in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to two divisions, one division in the Persian Gulf and the other in the northern part of the Red Sea!" Wang Yuze said! In this case, it will be very easy for China to threaten the Suez Canal! Even if countries have police forces in the Suez Canal. But will the police force be able to withstand the formidable Chinese regular army?

"Your Majesty, the navy can also deploy warships and submarines in the Red Sea or the Gulf of Aden, and to blockade the entire Red Sea, it is not a big problem for the navy!" Navy Minister Zhang Cheng also said.

A smile appeared on Wang Yuze's face. He already knew that even if he could not control the Suez Canal, it would not have any impact on China. As long as China is willing, it can seize the canal at any time and control this transportation artery!