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On February 7, 1902, the eve of the Chinese Chinese New Year's Eve, Wang Yuze held a grand dinner at the Xinhua Palace, where more than 400 people, including cabinet members, important military ministers, provincial governors and vice governors, commanders and chiefs of staff of various group armies, foreign envoys stationed in China, representatives from all walks of life, including their families, gathered in the banquet hall of Xinhua Palace.

Everyone's faces were full of smiles, even the envoys of the opposing Central Powers and the Entente Powers in China, they were talking cordially, but the smiles on their faces looked so hypocritical. Britain and Germany, in particular, had a fierce confrontation at the end of last year. In September last year, the German Navy's self-built 'Nassau-class' battleship was officially put into service. The commissioning of four 'Nassau-class' battleships made a great leap in the strength of the German Navy. At this time, the British Navy's 'Dreadnought-class' battleships were still in sea trials. The British Navy had only a few old battleships to hold up the façade. Despite the large number of these old battleships, Gen was no match for the newer ones. The German Navy was very proud of its might in the North Sea.

However, by the end of November, Britain's six 'Dreadnought-class' battleships had completed sea trials. The British Navy's 'Dreadnought-class' battleships were comparable in performance to the German Navy's 'Nassau-class' battleships, although they had two more main guns, their armor was weaker than that of the 'Nassau-class'. However, the British Navy had a numerical advantage of two ships, and with the cooperation of the old battleships of the British Navy, it launched an encirclement and interception of the German Navy in the North Sea. This made Kaiser Wilhelm II very dissatisfied. The "Helgolan-class" battleship of the "Qin-class" battleship of the Chinese Navy, which was copied by Germany, is still under intense construction and is not expected to be commissioned until two years later. This once again put the German Navy at a disadvantage. However, fortunately, the four 'Nassau-class' battleships built by China for the German Navy, namely the 'Hamburg', 'Hanover', 'Hesse' and 'Thuringia', were already ready for service. The German Navy had already sent sailors to China to receive the battleships, and once the battleships returned home, the German Navy would once again have the upper hand. By then, the German Navy will have two more new battleships than the British Navy. And, the next class battleship of the British Navy. The 'Bellerophon-class' battleships are also still under construction and are expected to be in service for about the same time as the German Navy's 'Helgoland-class' battleships. However, in addition to the four 'Helgoland-class' battleships under construction in the German Navy. Four more were built in China. In addition, the German Navy's 'Helgoland-class' battleships completely adopted the design of China's 'Qin-class' battleships, and only partially modified them for the sea conditions of the Atlantic, and their combat power was much stronger than the British Navy's 'Bellerophon-class' battleships. Once eight 'Helgoland-class' battleships entered service, the German Navy would be able to form an absolute superiority over the British Navy. Countries are also very worried, afraid that the time will come. That's when the two groups go to war.

Even though the relationship between Britain and Germany is now incompatible, at the dinner at Xinhua Palace, the British ambassador to China, Zhu Erdian, and the German ambassador to China, Lucas, are still talking intimately with smiles on their faces. Outsiders can't see any contradictions. After all, this is a dinner party held by the Chinese emperor, and no matter which country it is, it is necessary to give face to the Chinese emperor. China now. It is no longer the backward country that was bullied by the Western powers, and China has been fighting many wars. Established itself in the world. A powerful country with a huge land area of 25 million, a population of more than 500 million, and a world-class army and navy has become a decisive force in the world.

At 7 o'clock in the evening, Wang Yuze appeared in the banquet hall with Queen Xiong Menghan and several concubines. Wang Yuze is still wearing a military uniform without a military rank, and he looks heroic. The queen and several noble concubines are traditional Chinese royal dresses, which look dignified, graceful and luxurious.

"Long live your majesty! Niang Chitose Chitose Chitose! The important ministers of the empire bowed to Wang Yuze and the queen concubines one after another. In the eyes of many people, there is fanaticism, especially those military generals. The young emperor, who led them, created a world power.

"Excuse me!" Wang Yuze said loudly. In the past year, the empire has achieved remarkable results, which makes him very satisfied.

"Today, we are gathered together to celebrate the Chinese New Year. I am very satisfied with the achievements of the empire last year, and thank you very much. Hopefully, this year, the empire will be able to develop even more. Raise your glass, drink this cup together! Wang Yuze raised the wine glass in his hand and said loudly.

"Thank you!" The guests who participated in the dinner raised their glasses and drank together.

Next, everyone began to enjoy the food and wine of the dinner, and those who like to dance have already danced to the accompaniment of music. The queen and the concubines were surrounded by a large group of noblewomen.

The dinner was in the form of a buffet, but the dishes prepared were not only Chinese specialties, but also Western food. A combination of East and West, so that everyone can be satisfied.

"I really envy the Chinese emperor, the traditions and laws of this country are so good. A man can marry several women at the same time! The British ambassador to China, Zhu Erdian, said with a wine glass.

"The Emperor of China is a very capable man. In this ancient country, there is always no shortage of women around capable men! German Ambassador to China Lucas said with a smile.

"Huh! It seems that this is the case, after a while, won't the seventh princess of the Bavarian kingdom, Hailmchud, also marry to China? In this case, the wife of the emperor of China will add another one! Zhu Erdian said. The marriage between China and Germany made Britain very nervous. Even if the Chinese emperor married only the princess of a German state. However, Britain has reason to believe that if the German royal family did not have a suitable princess, or if Wilhelm II's daughter was older, Wilhelm II would not hesitate to let his daughter marry the Chinese emperor. The rise of China has caused Britain to suffer a lot, and even has to withdraw from the South Seas and the Far East. All over the world, they have put a lot of pressure on the UK. Although China has not officially joined the Allies, Britain has to guard against it!

"There is an old Chinese saying that beautiful women love heroes. The demeanor of the Chinese emperor also made us Germanic girls fall for it! Excuse me, Your Excellency Ambassador Zhu Erdian! The German ambassador to China, Lucas, smiled and left with a wine glass. He was about to go to the Chinese officials to discuss the details of the Chinese Emperor Wang Yuze's marriage to the Bavarian princess Helmchud this year. Lucas was very satisfied with Jurdian's sour tone. Although Britain is strong, once China and Germany join forces, Britain will only be deflated.

"Damn, these Germans, have they lost all their pride? It has actually fallen to the point where it is necessary to rely on women to confront the British Empire! Zhu Erdian said with some annoyance. The union of China and Germany has indeed caused great trouble for Britain. Although the Boer War was coming to an end, Britain's most important colonies, India and Australia, were all within China's range of attack.

"Your Excellency Zhu Erdian, hello!" At this time, Sherlock, the U.S. ambassador to China, appeared next to Zhu Erdian. Now, with the confrontation between the two blocs, Britain and the United States, both Entente powers, have entered a honeymoon period. After acquiring a large amount of technology from Britain, the military industry of the United States has developed by leaps and bounds. Of course, the United States also paid a certain price for this, and provided Britain with a lot of funds and support to support the confrontation between Britain and Germany.

"Hello, Mr. Sherlock!" The anger on Jurdian's face had disappeared, and he greeted Sherlock with a smile.

"Mr. Zhu Erdian, I have heard that the four 'Nassau-class' battleships that China helped Germany build are about to return to China. This will inevitably affect the current situation in the North Sea! U.S. Ambassador to China Sherlock said. Now the balance of power in the North Sea is still dominated by the British. But once the four Nassau-class battleships built by China for Germany returned home, Britain would quickly lose its advantage.

"Mr. Sherlock, don't worry, our next class of battleships is already being built at an accelerated pace. The Royal Navy was fully confident that our newest battleships would be commissioned before the next class of battleships of the Germans entered service. When the time comes, we will still be able to take advantage! Zhu Erdian said confidently. It's just that his confidence doesn't seem to be very sufficient.

"No matter what, Mr. Jurdian, we are all allies, we have a common enemy. I believe that as long as we unite closely, the final victory will definitely belong to us! Sherlock said.

"Cheers to the Alliance!" Although Zhu Erdian looks down on these nouveau riche in the United States, at this time, Britain must win over the United States.

In one corner of the ballroom, the German ambassador to China was communicating with British Foreign Secretary Vodge Wood.

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in accordance with our previous agreement, the wedding of His Majesty the Emperor of China and Princess Hailmchud will take place this spring. So, when did your country decide to marry Her Royal Highness the Princess? Lucas asked.

"Your Excellency, the Cabinet has already decided. After the Chinese New Year, we send someone to Germany to marry Princess Helmchud and then in Beijing to celebrate them in the traditional Chinese way! Wu Tingfang replied.

Lucas nodded, the four battleships built by China for Germany will also follow the Chinese greeting team to Germany together to complete the handover!