"Gentlemen, I think we have to do something. Although, Germany has developed rapidly in the past year and has achieved a lot of new results. However, the distance between us and China has not only not been shortened, but has widened. If we don't think about other ways, if we want to challenge the hegemony of the Chinese, it will be completely delusional. Kaiser Wilhelm I looked at his ministers and said with a blank face.

The annexation of Austria-Hungary and the completion of its integration within a year brought Germany's power to a new level. The abundant labor force and resources, as well as Germany's already extremely deep technical accumulation, have made the German industry begin to grow explosively again. Especially in the field of the automobile industry, although copying Chinese cars is somewhat immoral. But Germany has mastered all the technology in a short time, from the frame of the car to the engine, and these Germans cannot be stopped at all. It's just that some key raw materials still need to be imported from the Chinese Empire. It is foreseeable that in the future, Germany will leave behind other countries and become a well-deserved hegemon in Europe. Become the only country in the world capable of posing a threat to the Chinese Empire.

It's just that the distance between Germany and the Chinese Empire is getting bigger and bigger, which makes Germany a little discouraged. After all, they are already trying very hard to catch up with the footsteps of the Chinese Empire, but the distance between the two sides is getting bigger and bigger, which is undoubtedly very depressing.

"Your Majesty, the luck of the Chinese is too good, they have too much advantage, from the current point of view, it is indeed very difficult for us to catch up with the Chinese!" Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck said with some unwillingness. The Chinese found a super oil field in the Persian Gulf worth more than two billion Chinese dollars. And how many industrial products does Germany have to produce to be worthy of this super oil field? From the point of view of profit, there is no comparison at all. Chinese are able to obtain a large amount of capital to develop the domestic economy. Development of armaments. Germany, on the other hand, needs to be careful and make sure that every mark is used wisely.

Everyone couldn't help but nod. Recognition of Otto. Feng. This statement of Prime Minister Bismarck. The luck of the Chinese is indeed so good that they have an absolute advantage over Germany. It will be too difficult for Germany to overtake China.

In fact, they didn't know that this was not China's luck, but the precise vision of the Chinese emperor Long Yufei. Without Long Yufei, no one would know that there is so much oil buried in the Persian Gulf. It is precisely because of Long Yufei that the Chinese Empire was able to take advantage of it.

"Your Excellency the Prime Minister. What can we do to turn the tide of the situation? If we allow the Chinese Empire to distance itself from us, it will be even more difficult for us to surpass them and defeat them! "Frederick. Crown Prince William said.

"Now we can only develop ourselves as much as we can, and hopefully we can find oil fields on German territory! Even without oil, we must strive to surpass the Chinese in other areas. Especially in science and technology, we already have an advantage over the Chinese. Although now the level of science and technology of the Chinese is not inferior to Europe, and in some areas even surpasses Europe. But. They developed too late, and now we have become the hegemon of the whole of Europe, and after concentrating the advanced talents of the whole Europe, we have once again thrown off the Chinese Empire. It's entirely possible. "Otto. Feng. Bismarck said. Since it cannot be compared with the Chinese Empire in terms of resources, then there is no other way to do it.

William I and others nodded again and again, more than ten years ago. The Chinese Empire was still in the ignorant feudal period, and the scientific and technological prowess of the Kingdom of Prussia was among the best in all of Europe. Right now. After becoming the hegemon of Europe, Germany concentrated scientific and technological talents from all over Europe. With them on board. Germany's scientific and technological strength will inevitably develop by leaps and bounds. There are too many benefits that high technology can bring, not only can Germany's industrial strength once again grow explosively, but most importantly, it can enable Germany to have more advanced equipment and improve the combat effectiveness of the German army and navy. In this way, in the future war with the Chinese Empire, Germany may be able to gain an advantage. As long as the Chinese can win the war, then the qiē problem can be solved.

"But how do we solve the problem of lack of oil? If we can't find oil on our territory, the consequences will be severe. According to the information we have received, all the Chinese warships have been replaced with oil-fired boilers. They also made extensive use of cars and trucks in the army, reducing the number of mules and horses, which allowed the Chinese army to maneuver faster. If we can't emulate the Chinese, then we will throw our foreheads farther and farther away. But if we follow the example of the Chinese, then oil will be our hard wound. As soon as the war breaks out and the Chinese refuse to supply us with oil, our necks will be strangled! Count Moltke, Chief of the General Staff of the German Army, said with some concern.

"When it comes to oil, we can only look for it as much as we can, and if it doesn't exist on German territory, we can look for it on the territory of other countries. In addition, we must establish an oil guarantee system at home, even if the Chinese cut off the supply of oil to us, our domestic oil reserves must ensure that our army has enough fuel! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said.

There is no way to build a national oil war readiness reserve system. Who said that there is no oil in Germany itself? If there is, it doesn't have to be so much trouble. Of course, if you want to have enough oil, Germany will have to import more. Only in this way can excess oil be stored in peacetime for emergencies.

"Well, Your Excellency the Prime Minister's advice is very good. In this case, even if the Chinese cut off the oil supply to us, as long as our army can win, then the qiē problem will be solved! Kaiser Wilhelm I nodded repeatedly.

Now Germany has no way to turn back, since they embarked on the road of confrontation with the Chinese Empire, they can only go all the way to the dark. Even if they were to give up, the Chinese Empire would not agree. Unless Germany was willing to be dismembered into small states, the Chinese Empire would never allow a strong Germany to survive. Therefore, Germany could only find a way to protect itself as much as possible in the future war.

"Your Majesty, we can also make some efforts on the diplomatic front. The Persian Gulf and Iraq were originally territories belonging to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. However, the land along the Persian Gulf coast was transferred to the Chinese Empire as a dowry for Princess Hedis and Princess Lefia. The Chinese Empire paid for nothing more than some weapons and equipment. Iraq, on the other hand, was exchanged by the Chinese Empire with 100 million Chinese yuan for equipment, equipment, and weaponry. At first, the Ottoman Empire thought it had taken advantage of it. But now it seems that the Ottoman Turks were simply a fool. I think that now the Ottoman Turkish Empire has also come to its senses and knows that they have been fooled. Take Abdul. The greed of Mejid I, he will never put up with it. Even if the Ottoman Turkish Empire did not dare to go to war against the Chinese Empire due to the strong military strength of the Chinese Empire, it was still possible to make some small moves. If we can give some support to the Ottoman Empire, or if we are on their side, perhaps, we will get unexpected results! "Foreign Secretary Albrech. Feng. Earl Ron said.

"Yes, all that oil originally belonged to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Now, the Chinese Empire has taken away that oil. The Ottoman Turkish Empire must have gone mad! "Frederick. Crown Prince William said excitedly.

"Your Majesty, Count Ron's construction is very good, and this is an opportunity for the German Empire. We can try to participate in oil exploration along the Persian Gulf coast and get the Chinese to agree to our right to extract oil there, even if it is to give some profits to the Chinese. In this way, we will be able to build up the national oil reserve at the lowest cost. "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck also said.

"The Chinese are so tough, will they give in? This may be unlikely! The Chief of the General Staff of the German Army, Count Moltke, shook his head. As a soldier, he had a clearer understanding of the military strength of the Chinese Empire. Even if the current German Empire and the Ottoman Turkish Empire join forces, it is estimated that they are no match for the Chinese Empire. How is it possible to make the Chinese Empire spit out the fat that it has eaten in its mouth?

"Whether it's possible or not, we're going to have to give it a try. If successful, this will bring great benefits to Germany. "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said. For the sake of Germany, they had to try as best they could.

"Well, it doesn't hurt to try. Anyway, the relationship between us and the Chinese Empire is already very bad, and even if it is worse, it will not be any worse. As long as we do not send troops to attack the Persian Gulf, the Chinese Empire will not go to war with us at this time. Therefore, as long as you stick to the bottom line, even if it is risky, it should be within the scope of control. "Albrech. Feng. Earl Ron also said.

Kaiser Wilhelm I nodded: "Ladies and gentlemen, let's first use diplomatic means to contact the Chinese Empire, hoping that they will accept our goodwill." For the sake of the strength of the German Empire, you need to continue to work hard! (To be continued......)

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