After some consideration, Qingying finally decided on the countermeasures that should be taken for Haldane's visit.

There is no doubt that it would be best for Germany to make up for the eventual breakdown of the Anglo-German negotiations in the past and to reach an agreement with Britain aimed at resolving Europe's problems. As long as England, fearing the loss of its fleet at war with Germany, signed a peace treaty with Germany concerning mutual understanding, Germany would be able to occupy an absolute dominant advantage in European affairs by virtue of its industrial and economic power, which was far superior to that of France and Russia! At that time, even if France remembered Germany's seizure of Alsace and Lorraine in 1870 and tried to take revenge, they could not be Germany's opponents without the help of Britain, and they could only choose to hold their heads high in the midst of bitter humiliation.

And if the French are not enlightened and insist on revenge on Germany, then Qingying does not mind asking William to start a war after the army is ready for war, and use the crushing advantage over France to completely settle the dispute on Germany's western border. Because of the German fleet's deterrence of the British, what was originally a great war would have become a dispute between the four great powers of the European continent; And without the intervention of Britain, it would be as easy as probing for France and Russia to clean up France and Austria, and there would be no technical difficulty at all.

Therefore, since Haldane has come to Berlin, Qingying has every reason to contact him, trying to make this group of arrogant and arrogant Saxon robbers begin to face the cruel reality of their old age. Since the crossing, Qingying has always been committed to changing the national glory of the empire in which he lives; If there was a guarantee that Germany would avoid war with Britain because of Tirpitz's risky fleet, this way of surrendering without a fight would undoubtedly be the best situation for Germany. And even if the negotiations break down. In the end, it is still necessary to use violence to solve the problem. Germany also had nothing to lose. After the outbreak of the war against the British. The attack submarines that Qingying painstakingly managed and the high seas fleet that he has worked hard to build will make this group of old British diehards who cling to their vested interests understand why the flowers are so red through the most powerful practical actions!

Historically, the reason why Haldane's visit to Germany ended in failure was that in addition to Churchill's bottomless stabbing in order to gain personal political capital, the fear of the German navy in Britain was not deep enough from all walks of life, which was also an important factor. If the British had felt a real threat to the German navy in close proximity, they would not have hesitated in their previous choice of war or peace with Germany. Moreover, under Churchill's instigation, anger will surge and provoke a new round of naval shipbuilding turmoil with a more fanatical attitude. In this respect, both of these disadvantages for Germany have changed considerably from the visit at the same time in history.

At present, Churchill, the fanatic war-like man who was later touted as the "greatest Englishman", despite the glory of his ancestral aristocracy, would not be able to infiltrate British decision-making circles until 1908 by rising to the chairmanship of the Board of Trade. In his present position, Churchill was clearly not as qualified as he had been in 1912 as Lord of the Admiralty to obtain first-hand information about Haldane's negotiations with the Germans. Without the agitation of this conspirator, who is very good at understanding the mood of the people and carrying out propaganda and incitement in a big way, the chances of a deal between the two sides will undoubtedly be greatly improved. As for the attitude of the British towards Germany, this plane was also due to the rapid leap in German national and naval power, which caused them to gradually tilt towards the latter in a state of mind mixed with hatred and fear. It is true that the British have an indescribable hostility and hatred towards Germany, but they have always had a conniving and appeased attitude towards the powerful who they cannot provoke; As long as Germany shows a strong enough strength and posture. The British bandits, who had lost the weight of the stick in their hands, would inevitably compromise and retreat on all fronts. Otherwise, how could Britain pretend not to see it and accept the circumnavigation of the world by the American Great White Fleet? And ignoring their equally fast, dreadnought thugs that are bound to surpass the Royal Navy's numbers at their best? The so-called "cousinship of a common language" is a fart in front of the naked interests of the great powers!

When Qingying told William, Bilow and others about Haldane's intentions and the actions he should take, he found that these guys were only briefly surprised, and then came joy and anticipation for the future. For this situation, Qingying understood after a little doubt, and a little comfort and joy also emerged in her heart. Because of its own role, Germany was still superior to Britain in the number of dreadnoughts, and could easily build a huge fleet that Britain did not dare to risk against it; Therefore, Germany is not at all afraid of the consequences of the breakdown of negotiations. Under these circumstances, Germany, which is clearly at ease in controlling the situation, will undoubtedly occupy a more advantageous position at the negotiating table.

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After the false courtesy, Haldane and German Prime Minister Bilow officially sat down at the negotiating table.

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, I think you have understood the true mission of my visit to your country. Britain and Germany are each other's largest trading partners and share extensive and far-reaching common interests. The royal families of the two sides have had a close relationship for hundreds of years, and Her Majesty Queen Victoria, who has ruled Britain for 64 years, has the blood and title of the nobles of Hanover. "Haldane spoke slowly in a warm and calm tone, showing the elegance and calmness of the aristocracy in his gestures, "Therefore, Britain and Germany, the two most powerful giants in Europe, should go hand in hand in the new century and jointly usher in a new era in Europe; Rather than an endless arms race that will envelop the whole of Europe in a terrible specter of war. Your Excellency Prime Minister, do you think so? ”

Birlo stretched out his right hand, lightly drew a cross on his chest, and then said with a reverent face, "Of course. Every believer in the Lord abhors the cruel war that runs counter to the justice, fraternity, and mercy that we believe in. It is precisely with this belief that Germany has always been committed to its own development, has never exported its military force to the outside world, and has mediated possible wars in the Balkans, which are full of gunpowder. ”

"But, with all due respect, Your Excellency Prime Minister, your country is now on the wrong path to war." Haldane gathered his thoughts, and said in a heavy tone, "The dreadnought race provoked by your country has made the relations between Britain and Germany develop in a worrying direction; There is now a wave of protests against your country across the British Empire, and the warmongers in the army have made a very incendiary voice. In the long run, it is likely that the intimacy between Britain and Germany will have a considerable negative effect. Therefore, Britain hopes that your country will calm down and abandon this unwise act of frenzied shipbuilding; In this way, your country will not only be able to regain the most sincere friendship of the British Empire, but will also be able to guarantee eternal peace in Europe. ”

Birlo suddenly chuckled softly. He looked with great interest at the British War Secretary in front of him, who wanted to empty the white wolf, and there were teasing, laughing, and mocking flashes in his eyes alternately. After a while, the relaxation on Billo's face disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression, and said lightly: "Since Mr. Sir has already said this, then I don't have to worry about any more reserves." The person who provoked the present naval race was not my Germany at all, but your own country! ”

Billo's face changed instantly, and his voice became cold and stiff: "Before 1905, Germany was developing its navy at an extremely slow pace. While your country built more than 100 battleships and cruisers of the first class in the 17 years from 1889 to 1905, Germany was able to build only 30 battleships or armored cruisers, an average of less than 2 ships per year! From 1903 to 1905, Germany built 2, 3 and 2 capital ships each year, which is nothing compared to the speed of your country's shipbuilding. I can tell you that it is precisely because of our friendship with the British Empire that we in Germany have been slowly expanding our fleet at a rate completely out of proportion to our own national strength, at the risk of being attacked at any moment by the French and Russian navies! ”

"And in the face of the dedication that Germany has made to maintain our friendship with your country, how will your country repay us? In 1906, the Reichstag of your country suddenly passed the behemoth budget that shocked the world by starting the construction of nine capital ships, and ruthlessly trampled on the great sacrifice made by our Germany to maintain the friendship between Britain and Germany as a dirty begging rag, which is a naked retribution for virtue! Bilow sneered, his words full of endless sarcasm and indignation, "This barbaric act of your country has caused great mental pain to all the people of Germany, and we have decided to catch up with the expansion of your navy with all our might, so we have this scene of five capital ships being started for two consecutive years." In the final analysis, the naval race between England and Germany was the result of the unilateral, unjustifiable and intolerable sudden acceleration of your country in 1906, and now His Excellency said that it was our Germany that provoked the curtain of the naval race? As long as we analyze the speed of shipbuilding on both sides before, I am afraid that no one will be able to agree with this argument of His Excellency Sir Sirs! (To be continued......)

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