Chapter 606: The Allies' Wooing

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After listening to Wang Yuze's words, Kaiser Wilhelm II raised his eyebrows, looking very happy, and then said: "Your Majesty, the Emperor of China, do you really think so?" โ€

"Of course, His Majesty the Kaiser. Germany and China both have a long history, and the people of our two countries are hardworking and kind. However, the world is very unfair to us. Why do we have a strong national strength and a strong military, but we can't get enough resources to make people's lives better? This is very unfair to our two countries. Now, China has expanded its territory with a powerful army and obtained what we need. I am sure that Germany will be able to do the same in the future. Moreover, the reason why China has been able to achieve such success is also behind the support and help of Germany. Without the support and help of Germany, I am afraid that my country and I would still be in a state of enslavement! Wang Yuze said in a firm tone.

"Your Majesty, Emperor of China, your views are completely consistent with mine. God owes the industrious and brave Germans that we have the world's top national strength, military and technological strength, but we do not have enough room to live. As the Emperor of Germany, I must use the German sword to open up enough living space for the German plow! Kaiser Wilhelm II said with a twinkle in his eyes. The time of German reunification is too late, although after the reunification of Germany, the national strength has exploded, but now the world has been carved up by Britain and France, Germany can only pick up a little scraps, which is for Germany, which has the world's first army and extremely powerful navy. It's just so unfair. The Junker landlords, industrial and commercial capitalists in Germany could not wait to find a wider market for them.

"His Majesty the Kaiser, the old world system, has ruled this world for hundreds of years. And now, this world system is no longer suitable for the development of the whole world. And we, the emerging countries, if we want to develop, must break the old reminders. Build a new world system, one dominated by our emerging powers! Wang Yuze said affirmatively.

Wang Yuze's statement made Kaiser Wilhelm II very satisfied. To tell the truth, Kaiser Wilhelm II was very concerned about China's victory in the last war. And the benefits obtained are very eye-catching. In his opinion, Germany's military strength is not weaker than China's, and perhaps its navy is slightly worse. However, God is so unfair. The Chinese have already achieved victory, having received a vast development air force. And Germany was already trapped in Europe, surrounded by a powerful enemy. If Germany wants to open up enough living space, it will be very difficult.

"Well, His Majesty the Emperor of China. Can I understand that our two countries can join forces and work together to break the old world system? Kaiser Wilhelm II asked, staring at Wang Yuze. Germany initially supported Kawanishi. and later China, in order to drag Britain in the East. And there is no doubt about it. The German strategy has worked. However, the final result shocked Germany, and China's rise greatly exceeded their expectations. Today's China is no longer a country that Germany can command at will, but a powerful country with a status equal to Germany in the international arena.

"Of course, China and Germany have a deep friendship, China's development is strong, and Germany's support is indispensable, and we are natural allies!" Wang Yuze said with a smile. He is not an ungrateful person, and Germany has given a lot of financial and technical support in the development of China. Otherwise, China would never have been able to develop so quickly and quickly build a powerful navy that would be the focus of the whole world.

"Then, His Majesty the Emperor of China, can a treaty of alliance be signed between our two countries to formalize our relations?" Kaiser Wilhelm II asked. Drawing China into the Allies was what he and the entire German government wanted. Now China is fully qualified for this. Once China joins the allies, it will be able to establish a solid alliance at both ends of the Eurasian continent, and this alliance will have the capabilities of the white world.

Wang Yuze smiled, he knew that this time he would definitely encounter this problem on his visit to Europe. Originally, he thought that Wilhelm II would bring it up when he visited Wรจn Germany, but he didn't expect that when they met for the first time, Wilhelm II had already proposed it. China was not interested in the German-led Allied system. The whole Central Powers, with the exception of Germany, the other two countries, Austria-Hungary and Italy, were of no use at all. Austria-Hungary had a huge territory and army, but their combat power was quite rubbish, and if it weren't for the help of Germany, I am afraid that they would have been defeated by the Russians long ago. As for Italy, it is even more bizarre, it is obviously an Allied power, but after the war, it rebelled and joined the Entente to declare war on the Central Powers. Moreover, the current Italians have long since lost the powerful force of their ancestors, they have advanced weapons and huge armies, but even African countries cannot defeat them. China does not want to be dragged down by such allies.

In 1881 France invaded Tunisia from Algeria and turned it into its own protectorate. Italy had long coveted Tunisia, but due to its lack of strength, it could not fight France alone, so it took refuge in Germany and Austria. After negotiations, on May 20, 1882, Germany, Austria and Italy signed a treaty of alliance in Vienna. The treaty stipulated that Germany and Austria should give full assistance to Italy in the event of an attack by France, and that Italy would bear the same obligation in the event of a French invasion of Germany. In the event that one or two States Parties are attacked by two or more Powers (France, Russia), the three Contracting Parties shall fight in concert. Italy made a reservation that it would not be obliged to assist its allies in the event of an attack by Great Britain against Germany or Austria-Hungary. When one of the great powers (i.e. Russia) attacks one of the signatories, the other two signatories should adopt a good faith neutrality, i.e., in the event of a Russo-Austrian war, Italy will remain neutral.

"Your Majesty, I don't think a covenant means anything. China and Germany, even if they do not sign the Covenant, we are essentially allies! Wang Yuze said.

"What? China is unwilling to form an alliance with Germany? The smile on Wilhelm II's face suddenly disappeared cleanly, and there was a cold light in his eyes!

"The speed of turning the face is really fast, and sure enough, there are no real friends between countries, there are just interests!" Wang Yuze thought secretly. But now is not the time to turn the other cheek with Germany. He also hoped that when the world war broke out, Germany would be able to hold Britain and France in Europe, so that China would have enough time to eliminate the United States, the real enemy, first! The powerful industrial strength of the United States is the great enemy of China's world hegemony in the future. Therefore, if we can quickly get rid of the United States after the start of the war. Then, China's future is decided. Before that, Germany needs to be a shield for China, and Britain and France can be dragged down first.

"Your Majesty, you have misunderstood what I meant, it is not that China is unwilling to form an alliance with Germany. Rather, I think that a secret alliance between China and Germany is more advantageous than an open alliance! Wang Yuze said.

"Oh? How so? Hearing Wang Yuze say this, Kaiser Wilhelm II's face looked a little better.

"Your Majesty, there is no doubt that China has now risen to become one of the great powers, and Germany is also a world power. If our two countries were to form a formal alliance, it would certainly cause the rest of the world to be vigilant and bring them together against us. Although, with the strength of our two countries, we are not afraid of their union. A flock of cowardly sheep will never be able to fight a lion. However, this will make us pay a huge price in the war to achieve victory. For our two countries, this is not the best. We can continue to have substantial alliances, as we're doing very well. We can secretly build advanced battleships for Germany, and Germany can continue to provide us with technical support. In this way, it will be very beneficial to both of our countries. And this, yet, will not attract the attention of other countries. When the war really breaks out, we will join hands and change the whole world! Wang Yuze explained.

Kaiser Wilhelm II nodded, and he had to admit that Wang Yuze's point of view was very correct. China, as a potential ally, is indeed more beneficial to Germany than an overt ally. In addition, Germany did not do a good job of China's status after joining the Allies. The current Triple Alliance is undoubtedly dominated by Germany. And China is now a country that is not weaker than Germany, and if China joins the Allies again, then what should be China's status? Replace Germany and become the dominant power of the Allies? Germany certainly did not want to. And let China be the little brother, don't think about it, China will not agree. Therefore, it is undoubtedly the best way to maintain the close cooperation that is now in place, without openly forming alliances. It's just that such a relationship is too fragile, and Kaiser Wilhelm II is still trying to figure out how to further strengthen the ties between China and Germany.

"Speaking of cooperation, His Majesty the Emperor of China. The new warship you are on, from China to Britain in only twenty days, is still a huge warship with a displacement of more than 20,000 tons. The German Navy was very interested in the performance and functionality of this type of warship. I wonder if it is possible for China to transfer the design drawings of this new type of warship to Germany? Kaiser Wilhelm II looked at Wang Yuze and asked.