The Asia-Europe Military Alliance, which was established in 1850, has gone through 10 years now. At the beginning, in order to contain the North Atlantic military alliance formed by the British Empire and France, the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia, and the Ottoman Turkish Empire established the Asia-Europe Military Alliance. And in the First World War, it defeated the North Atlantic Military Alliance and won the war.

The post-war world system was also dominated by the Eurasian military alliance. Now, however, this alliance has come to an end. After the defeat of the North Atlantic Military Alliance, there is no common enemy left. On the contrary, because of the unequal distribution of benefits after the war, the various allies were full of contradictions. As time passed, the contradictions became more and more intense, which led directly to the confrontation between the Chinese Empire and the German Empire. It also made it impossible to renew the covenant of the Asia-Europe military alliance after it expired, and the alliance broke down.

In fact, the rupture of the alliance had been expected for a long time. After all, before the alliance was broken, there was already tension between the Chinese Empire and the German Empire. The relationship between the two countries is like a pile of explosives, and it only takes one spark to detonate. And once detonated, the consequences will be unimaginable.

In Berlin, the capital of Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm I convened a royal council to discuss the next international situation. The end of the Asian-European military alliance also indicates that war may break out at any time. If the Chinese Empire were to use force against the German Empire, it would no longer be bound by the Covenant.

"Your Majesty, now that the Asia-Europe military alliance has come to an end, we need to do our best to contact other countries and form a new alliance to fight against the Chinese Empire." Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said. There is no doubt that both the Chinese Empire and the German Empire have long been preparing for war. After the disintegration of the Asia-Europe military alliance, there seems to be nothing to stop the war between the two countries.

"Hmmm! Send an invitation to your allies in the Empire! Invite them to Berlin. William I said. Relying on the strength of Germany alone, it would be too difficult to confront the Chinese Empire. However, fortunately, there are still many countries in Europe that have deep enmity with the Chinese Empire. They were willing to fight against the Chinese Empire around the periphery of the German Empire and launch this war of revenge.

"Yes, Your Majesty! The Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacts Russia, Great Britain, the Kingdom of Italy, and the Ottoman Turkish Empire. It's just that the Ottoman Turkish Empire may not immediately declare an alliance with us! "Foreign Secretary Albrech. Feng. Earl Ron said. Although the Ottoman Turkish Empire and the Chinese Empire were very unhappy because of the oil problem in the Persian Gulf, there was a possibility of war for a time. However, due to the strength of the Chinese Empire and the geographical location, it may be difficult for the Ottoman Turkish Empire to openly rise up against the Chinese Empire.

Wilhelm I nodded: "The problems of the Ottoman Turkish Empire can be left alone. The Empire can form an alliance with Russia, the Kingdom of Italy, and Great Britain first! In this case, almost all of Europe is already under the control of the empire! ”

Indeed, the German Empire, together with Russia, the Kingdom of Italy, and Great Britain, already included most of the territory and population of Europe. As for other countries such as the Ottoman Turkish Empire, you can slowly find a way to win them over. In any case, it is not that the alliance cannot be increased after it is formed. It is possible to form an alliance against the Chinese Empire with Germany, Russia, the Kingdom of Italy, and Britain as the main backbone, and then actively invite other countries to join it. In this case, the anti-China alliance will grow bigger and bigger.

"The Ottoman Turkish Empire is now afraid of the Chinese Empire. However, when the new anti-Chinese alliance is formed, they will definitely join it. Retake the Persian Gulf and get the oil benefits there, a temptation that the Turks could not resist! "Frederick. Crown Prince William said.

"Your Majesty, in addition to European countries, we may be able to attract other countries to join. For example, Mexico in the Americas, the Brazilian Empire, and so on. Mexican oil has now become the main source of oil for the empire. The Brazilian Empire is also the hegemon of South America and can safeguard the interests of the empire in South America! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said.

Originally, the oil of the German Empire had always been imported from the Chinese Empire. But as the world's demand for oil exploded, other countries began to look for this resource on their own soil. This is especially true in poor countries. Once they found oil, they would have found a huge treasure!

Mexico was already desperately poor, but as a result, they had the better fortune to find a huge oil field in the Gulf of Mexico. The Germans immediately contacted Mexico and invested heavily in the development of the field, owning half of the oilfield. Although it was expensive, it allowed the Germans to have an oil field of their own. Mexicans are also able to gain tens of millions of dollars worth of wealth every year through the Guò oil fields.

Thanks to this oil field, although no oil was found on the mainland, the Germans established a national oil reserve system. They have built a large number of oil storage facilities in the country, and even if overseas trade is cut off, the domestic oil will be able to hold them for a long time.

In addition, the Ottoman Turks discovered an oil field in Ploiesti in the Balkans, although the reserves may not be comparable to those in the Persian Gulf. But the oil extracted every year was enough to supply the Ottoman Empire. There was also additional oil that could be exported to the German Empire. So, the Reich's oil blockade of the German Reich had a big problem.

However, if war broke out, it would be almost impossible for the German Empire to obtain more oil from Mexico. As for the oil fields of Ploiesti, as long as the Reich can capture it, the German Reich will not want to get another drop of oil. So, this is also the reason why the German Empire wanted to draw the Ottoman Turkish Empire into the Union.

"In the whole of Europe, in addition to the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium, two hardcore allies of the Chinese, only the Republic of Ireland and the Kingdom of Scotland, supported by the Chinese, supported them! Other than that, all are their enemies. When the time comes, it will be even more difficult for the Chinese to find a foothold in Europe. If the Imperial Navy can defeat the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy, the Imperial Navy will be able to completely occupy all of Europe! Relying on the resources and strength of the whole of Europe, even if we can't defeat the Chinese Empire, it is still entirely possible to achieve a draw! "Frederick. Crown Prince William also said. Previously, he longed for the German Empire to defeat the Chinese Empire and wrest world hegemony from the Chinese Empire. As he got older, he also knew that it was very difficult. As a result, it became his goal to dominate Europe, tie with the Chinese Empire, and divide the world equally.

"Hmmm! This was the goal of the next phase of the German Reich. We don't want to be able to defeat the Chinese Empire completely, as long as we can make them recognize the hegemony of the Empire in Europe and share the world equally with the Empire! As for the future world hegemony, we can only see the situation when the time comes! William I nodded, agreeing with the same opinion. After all, as long as the hegemony of Europe is much easier than defeating the Chinese Empire and snatching world hegemony. After all, one is fighting against the Chinese Empire all over the world, and the other only needs to fight at home to wait for work.

In mid-December 1860, the Federal Foreign Office of the German Reich actively liaised with other countries in the hope that the heads of state would gather in Berlin to discuss the next world situation.

Russia, the Kingdom of Italy and England immediately corresponded, Tsar Alexander II, King Vittorio of Italy. Emanuele II, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, will travel to Berlin with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary. As for the Mexican Republic and the Brazilian Empire, only diplomatic officials traveled. The Ottoman Turkish Empire also sent Mustafa, who was in charge of diplomacy. Lester. Pasha traveled to Berlin.

As for the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Kingdom of Belgium, they were no longer within the scope of the Germans' invitation at all.

As soon as Christmas is over, the heads of state and government of various countries depart. However, it was not until January 1861 that the delegates arrived in Berlin. Kaiser Wilhelm I held a grand banquet at the Imperial Palace to welcome the visiting monarchs and heads of government. There is no doubt that the current Kaiser Wilhelm I has established himself as the master of the European continent. Although this was not recognized by other countries, the mighty German Empire had become the de facto hegemon of Europe.

"Everyone, welcome to Berlin! We, come together for the common good. Europe, the Europe of Europeans, the rest of the countries and forces, should not meddle in the affairs of Europe. The world is very big, but Europeans are confined to a small European continent. We should unite and open up a broader living space for Europeans! Kaiser Wilhelm I expressed his views to the crowd with great emotion.

Kaiser Wilhelm I's remarks made the heads of monarchs and governments of various countries present, as well as the representatives of the German upper class, very satisfied, and everyone burst into warm applause for Kaiser Wilhelm I.

Kaiser Wilhelm's speech shows his point of view. One is that Europe is the Europe of Europeans, and the German Empire can't wait to drive the Chinese Empire out of Europe. The other was the desire of the German Empire for the world, and for them to open up the space for the German Empire, or the entire European people, to live abroad. R1152