Berlin, the capital of Germany, has become the largest and most prosperous city in Europe. As the capital of the mighty German Empire, Berlin is well placed to be the largest city in Europe. The defeat of France not only led to the division of the country, but also the Kingdom of France and the French Empire were established in the remaining territories, and Paris was also divided into two halves, with the Kingdom of France and the French Empire each occupying half of it. Moreover, both countries claim Paris as their capital. However, Paris is only the nominal capital.

The administrative capital of the Kingdom of France was located in Orleans, south of Paris, which was the stronghold of the Orleans. The administrative capital of the French Empire was located in Reims. After all, Paris has half of each side, and as long as it crosses the Seine, it can threaten the other, and if the king and emperor of the country and the government are placed in Paris, it is to find death.

As for London, the largest city in Europe, it has been in ruins after the war. In addition, Britain suffered heavy losses in the war and has long since ceased to be the world hegemon it once was. Under such circumstances, London is certainly no longer prosperous, and it is far from being comparable to Berlin. As for the other cities, there is also a big gap compared to Berlin. As a result, Berlin has become the largest city in Europe.

Similarly, the German Empire became the undisputed largest country in Europe. Even if the Chinese Empire is the world hegemon, but in Europe, even if the Chinese Empire is tied to its allies, which one is stronger than reading novels on mobile phones? Compared with Germany, mobile reading network also has a big disadvantage. After all, the center of gravity of the Chinese empire was in Asia, in the Far East. It's too far away from Europe. The power of the Chinese Empire had to travel long distances to reach Europe.

With Germany becoming the number one power in Europe. The Germans also called themselves residents of the powerful country. And their ambitions have begun to swell gradually. Especially the noble generals of the German Army. Even more so. With the help of this war, the German aristocracy gained great benefits. However, everyone wants to get more wealth, which makes them look elsewhere in the world. It's just that the world has already been divided. The Chinese Empire controlled most of the world, while Germany only occupied a part of Europe. Compared to the Chinese Empire, Germany had much to gain from the war. Therefore, these Germans all hoped that Germany would be able to defeat the Chinese Empire and replace the Chinese Empire as the world hegemon. so that they can get more benefits.

Under the impetus of these aristocrats, German policy also began to change gradually. While developing its domestic economy and improving people's livelihood, Germany has not forgotten to develop its armaments. The navy, in particular, is the object of Germany's key development. The German Admiralty was established, with Prince Felix as Minister of the Navy, responsible for the construction of the navy. Of course, because there was too little talent in this area, the German navy absorbed many British. These Britons by virtue of their talents. It has risen to prominence in the German Navy and occupies high positions. Even, the German Navy can be directly called the combined German-British fleet. A third of the officers and sailors of the German Navy's soon-to-be-formed fleet were British.

After the defeat of the British. The large amount of war reparations put a heavy burden on the supposed finances, and many cities were reduced to rubble, and the government simply did not have the financial resources to rebuild them. Factories and the like are closing down in large numbers. Therefore, many British people have a very hard time. Because of the provisions of the Istanbul Peace Treaty. The military power of Britain was greatly limited, and the navy could not have more than one and a half thousand tons of warships. As a result, a large number of British naval officers and enlisted men had to retire. After retiring from the army, life for these people is generally bad. At this time, the Germans threw an olive branch to these elites of the British Navy. As a result, the two sides hit it off, and a large number of British naval officers and sailors joined the German Navy. After joining the German Navy, they can not only lead a good salary and live a good life, but more importantly, they can use the German Navy to take revenge on the Chinese.

For the vast majority of British naval officers and sailors, the defeat of the Chinese Navy made Britain lose its maritime supremacy, and finally lost the war, which was a shame for their lives. Many even blamed them for Britain's defeat. In such a situation, defeating the Chinese Navy became their only goal.

It's just that the Chinese Empire is too powerful, and it is very difficult for Germany to challenge the world hegemony of the Chinese Empire. Especially when the German Navy had not yet developed, if it wanted to challenge the Chinese Empire, it was simply an egg hitting a stone. Therefore, on the one hand, Germany tried every means to maintain relations with the Chinese Empire and avoid the rupture of relations. On the other hand, it is to find ways to make trouble for China, weaken China's power as much as possible, and create favorable conditions for future wars.

The Chinese Empire occupied most of the world, and in addition to the mainland, Siberia, Central Asia, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe, and North America were all included in China's territory. In addition, most of Africa has become a colony of China. China's native dominance is the strongest, and it is almost impossible for the Germans to make trouble. Southeast Asia and other places were also the first to be incorporated into China's territory, and the local natives were almost wiped out, and it was also difficult for the Germans to stir up trouble here. However, North America and Eastern Europe are different, these are newly incorporated into China's territory, both Americans and Russians, full of hatred for the Chinese, they all hope to drive out the Chinese. As a result, these two places became the focus of the Germans to find trouble for China.

In addition, in India, African colonies and other regions, the Germans also tried to make small moves as much as possible to provoke the locals to revolt against the Chinese Empire. Whether these local people's resistance can succeed or not, at least some of the Chinese's forces can be contained. In this case, it will be advantageous for Germany to fight back against China in the future. It can be said that in order to defeat China, the Germans can be described as doing everything they can.

At the Imperial Palace in Potsdam, Kaiser Wilhelm I is gathering his ministers to take stock of the situation in the country. More than a year has passed since the end of the war and the signing of the Istanbul Peace Treaty. After a year of hard work, Germany is back on track. Even the lands and inhabitants of the newly incorporated German territories became submissive under the Germans' tidying up. The economic development of Germany as a whole has entered the fast lane. Germany's military power is developing rapidly. In the shipyard, four 'Brandenburg-class' battleships and a large number of light warships are rapidly taking shape. It is expected that it will be able to enter service soon. A powerful German navy, which was about to be created.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thanks to your efforts, the empire has achieved great development in the first year of its establishment, our country has become stronger, and the people have become richer and stronger. Wilhelm I had a smile on his face, he was able to build a powerful German Empire with his own hands, and he was very satisfied to see the German Empire grow stronger and stronger.

"This is all His Majesty's leadership!" Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck said with a smile. It's just that he doesn't smile naturally.

"What's wrong? Your Excellency Prime Minister, is there anything you are not satisfied with about the development of the past year? Wilhelm I asked.

"Your Majesty, although Germany is developing rapidly, the Chinese Empire is also developing rapidly. The gap between us and the Chinese Empire has not only not narrowed, but has a tendency to widen, which is not a good thing for Germany! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said. If Germany is content with the status quo, that would be a good thing. However, Germany's goal was to challenge the world hegemony of the Chinese Empire! In this case, Germany will have to work harder in order to be able to develop more rapidly. Otherwise, it would be almost impossible for Germany to defeat the Chinese Empire in a future war.

The smile on William I's face disappeared cleanly. Originally, he was still a little complacent, but, Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck's words were like a basin of cold water poured on his head, and he did not have the slightest joy.

"Your Excellency, the Chinese Empire is indeed developing rapidly, but we are also dissatisfied. Besides, the Chinese Empire occupies most of the world, and of course we can't compare with them. However, as long as we continue to work hard, the gap between us and the Chinese Empire will definitely become smaller and smaller! "Foreign Secretary Albrech. Feng. Count Ron saw that William I's face was not good-looking, and hurriedly said.

Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck shook his head: "Last year, the Chinese vigorously developed the automobile industry to promote the rapid development of other heavy industries. Not to mention that China and even Europe import a large number of Chinese cars, this is still China can not meet domestic demand, only a small number of cars are exported. If this continues, it is estimated that the entire European car market will be occupied by Chinese cars! When the time comes, the gap between us and China will only widen! ”

Indeed, the Chinese Empire alone now exports as many as 30,000 or 40,000 cars to Europe every month, and with the completion of new automobile factories in China, more and more cars will be exported to Europe, which will inevitably make China's heavy industry more prosperous. On the other hand, the gap between Germany and China is widening. (To be continued......)

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