The occupation of the Faroe Islands by Chinese marines caused an uproar throughout the Western world. However, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still negotiating with the Kingdom of Denmark. However, the Chinese Navy's behavior of negotiating after creating a fait accompli has made the entire Western world very unhappy. The Germans played up the aggression and threats of the Chinese Empire everywhere, and demanded that the Chinese Empire return the Faroe Islands to the Kingdom of Denmark.

One of the important reasons why Germany wanted to draw the Kingdom of Denmark into the Holy Alliance was the geographical location of the Kingdom of Denmark. Although the Kingdom of Denmark does not have much favorable terrain on the mainland, the Faroe Islands overseas are very good. Located far from the European continent, it will become an important base for the German Navy. Even if it is not possible to deploy large surface warships, it can be used as a base for submarines. Once submarines are deployed in the Faroe Islands, this base can be used to strike the sea transport lines in the North Atlantic.

It's a pity that they just had this plan, and as a result, the Chinese Empire took the lead in occupying the Faroe Islands, which undoubtedly made the Germans very dissatisfied. They even suspect that China has spies in the top echelons of the German* military, otherwise how could it be so coincidental?

On the one hand, the Chinese Empire was constantly pressuring them to lease or sell the Faroe Islands to the Chinese Empire. On the other hand, the Germans were putting pressure on them not to accede to the demands of the Chinese, and even more so to expel the Chinese from the Faroe Islands. Neither the Chinese Empire nor Germany could offend the Kingdom of Denmark. The Kingdom of Denmark is nothing more than a small country with a population of more than a million and an army of tens of thousands. The Chinese Empire and the German Empire. are able to destroy them lightly.

Especially now, because the German Empire is pressing closely. The Kingdom of Denmark has already had to consider joining the Holy Alliance, and the best negotiations are underway. But now. The Chinese have intervened, which undoubtedly makes this full of variables. This also sent the whole of Denmark into a panic.

"Your Majesty, the Chinese offered to lease the Faroe Islands from us for a rent of one million Chinese dollars a year, or to buy it for a one-time rent of twenty million Chinese dollars. We refused the demands of the Chinese, however, they did not give up. "A gray-haired old man told Frederick VII of Denmark that he was the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Denmark.

"So what do we do now? The Chinese refuse to evacuate from the Faroe Islands, what can we do? It's hard to do it. Will we still be able to send troops to the Faroe Islands to drive the Chinese away? Frederick VII said angrily.

"Your Majesty, this is impossible. Our navy has only a few small warships, and once they go to sea, they will be destroyed by the Chinese navy. It would be very unwise to send troops to the Faroe Islands! Another middle-aged man, who is the foreign minister of the Kingdom of Denmark, said.

Frederick VII naturally knew this, so sending troops to the Faroe Islands was just a remark of his anger. You can't take it seriously. However, how to solve the current crisis makes him very headache.

"Your Majesty, we have only one way. That is to sternly refuse the demands of the Chinese and issue a statement demanding that the Chinese leave the Faroe Islands. And then. Leave all the qiē to the Germans to deal with. If they want the Faroe Islands, let them send their own troops to take them back! The Prime Minister said. Sandwiched between the two great powers. The pressure on the Kingdom of Denmark is simply too great.

"Alright, let's do it!" Frederick VII said. If you can. He would rather not have the Faroe Islands. Anyway, for him, that barren land has no benefit, it's just a piece of chicken ribs.

Subsequently, the Kingdom of Denmark rejected the Chinese Empire's request to lease or buy the Faroe Islands, and solemnly demanded that the Chinese withdraw their troops from the Faroe Islands. However, the Kingdom of Denmark only paid lip service to such a few words, and did not make any substantive moves. Therefore, the Chinese Empire did not pay attention to the request of the Kingdom of Denmark, that is, to stay in the Faroe Islands. Not only that, but the Chinese Empire also strengthened its military presence in the Faroe Islands, and a Marine Brigade was sent to the Faroe Islands. At the same time, the port of Tórshave also began to expand, stationing light warships, submarines and seaplanes of the Chinese Navy, so that the nearby waters were almost under the control of the Chinese Navy.

The Chinese Empire did not retreat from the Faroe Islands, and the Kingdom of Denmark had no choice but to turn to the Germans for help. After all, their military strength is too weak to let them attack the Faroe Islands, right?

The Germans also had a great headache with this, and they were eager to get the Faroe Islands so that they could break through the blockade of the Chinese navy. But now that the Faroe Islands have fallen under the control of the Chinese, it is impossible to get them back. Unless it is by force to take it back. However, in that case, it will inevitably lead to a war with the Chinese Empire. This is not good for Germany. Even in 1862, the Germans' preparations for war were not yet complete. For example, the reserves of oil resources, the entire German reserve of oil is only 10 million tons. At most, it was enough for the German* army to consume for two years. If the sea lines were cut off and the Ottoman Turkish Empire's Ploiesti oil fields were attacked by the Chinese, the consequences would be dire. So, the Germans didn't want to go to war now, they wanted to have more time to prepare. In this way, their war potential will be even greater. It will not be because of the limitation of resources, and the director will lose in the war.

"Damn Chinese, they actually dare to blatantly seize the Faroe Islands, this is completely a naked act of aggression, a provocation to the entire Western world!" Frederick. Crown Prince William roared angrily. It has always been him and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that he and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have been responsible for attracting Denmark and other Nordic countries to join the Holy Alliance. How can he not be angry when he sees that he is about to succeed, but it turns out that something like this has happened?

Without the Faroe Islands, Denmark's participation in the Holy Alliance was of little use.

"The Chinese are tightening the blockade of Germany. After the Faroe Islands were in hand, their North Sea blockade system was even more complete. Germany will be completely blockaded on the European continent! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck was somewhat frustrated. Once Germany is completely blocked, his view of the prospects of this war is very unoptimistic!

"There is no way to do this, the Chinese have an advantage. Their naval capital ships, twice as many as ours. Even if we can defeat the 5th Fleet of the Chinese Navy, it is estimated that it will be a pyrrhic victory. Once the 1st Fleet of the Chinese Navy arrives, it will still be impossible for us to defeat them! The Minister of the Navy, Prince Felix, looked sad and indignant.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it's not the most difficult time yet, and it's a little too early to be discouraged now! The Chinese have the upper hand, but we are not without opportunities. Even if the navy cannot break through the blockade line of the Chinese, we still have the army. The entire Holy Alliance combined, a full 20 million army, we can fight with the Chinese to break the net. As long as we can seize all of Europe before the main forces of the Chinese enter Europe, advance the front to the Urals. If we can defeat the Persian Gulf, then we can completely share the world equally with the Chinese, and then find an opportunity to defeat the Chinese and completely seize world hegemony! "Said the Chief of the General Staff of the German Army, Count Moltke.

Over time, these proud Germans also saw the huge gap between them and the Chinese Empire. Therefore, they no longer had the luxury of defeating the Chinese Empire in World War I, but attempted to drive the forces of the Chinese Empire out of Europe in this war and achieve the goal of dominating Europe. Then look for opportunities in the future to defeat the Chinese Empire in one fell swoop.

"Yes, guys, we still have a chance! The Chinese Empire was very powerful. However, they are too far away from Europe, and it will be even more difficult to defeat us. In Europe, we have even more advantages! William I also said.

"So, what are we to do about the Faroe Islands? Do you just give up? "Frederick. Crown Prince William was still a little unwilling.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning the Chinese's occupation of the territory of the Kingdom of Denmark." William I said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Albrech. Feng. Count Ron nodded, and he could also feel his deep helplessness in William I's words. The so-called condemnation is nothing more than venting the following anger, and in fact it is useless at all.

"Without the Faroe Islands, then our navy will not be able to break through the blockade of the Chinese?" William I asked.

"Your Majesty, our surface warships, unless they are small fast battleships or specially built heavy cruisers, may be able to break through the blockade of the Chinese by taking advantage of the darkness of the night. However, the main force gradually does not need to think about it. In addition, after breaking through the blockade of the Chinese, we have no supply points in the Atlantic, and without supplies, our warships will not be able to operate in the Atlantic for a long time. And submarines, although more hidden, are simply not able to penetrate into the Atlantic Ocean due to endurance reasons, in the absence of supply points! Prince Felix said.

"Is there any other way?" William I was somewhat unwilling.

"The Admiralty plans to build large ocean-going submarines to increase the endurance of submarines, so that submarines can enter the Atlantic Ocean even if they do not have overseas bases. It's just that the event won't be long before you need to return home! Prince Felix said, this is no longer a solution! (To be continued......)

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