Chapter 944: Dissenting Opinions
After General Sun Hao, chief of the Imperial General Staff, finished speaking, the faces of the representatives of the European countries attending the meeting were a little solemn. Everyone is selfish, and they will definitely have different starting points for their own interests. In this way, the Chinese Empire divided the future battlefield into three theaters, although geographically, this is not wrong. However, the European battlefield is too complicated, and if war breaks out, it will be completely a pot of porridge.
"General Sun, the division of the European battlefield and the assignment of tasks seem to be too subjective! We are not sure when the war will break out and in what shape. Therefore, now to make a clear division of tasks, it seems that there is a hole in space! "said the Chief of the General Staff of the Kingdom of Prussia, Cavalry General Reihel. In the distribution of the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia had to face a three-front war. Although the Eastern and Southern Fronts did not invest many troops, on the Western Front, they had to deal with France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the same time. There was even a possible defense against a possible British attack from the sea. The pressure on the Kingdom of Prussia will also be very high!
"Yes, General Sun. I think we can make a corresponding division according to the actual situation after the outbreak of war! Pilimonte, Minister of War of the Kingdom of Sardinia, also said. In the assignment of General Sun Hao's tasks, the Kingdom of Sardinia needed to attack Austria-Hungary and France at the same time, and even on the side of Austria-Hungary. This was not in the interests of the Kingdom of Sardinia. After all, the Kingdom of Sardinia joined the League only to regain the territories occupied by France and complete the unification of the Kingdom of Italy. If you want to get involved in a large-scale war because of this, you will even pay a huge price for it. Well, it seems like it's a bit more than worth the cost.
Among the members of the Afsinian Military Alliance, the Kingdom of Sardinia is undoubtedly the least determined. Of course. If they have enough interests, they may be determined to stay and fight within the Eurasian military alliance. However, if the North Atlantic Military Alliance offered more benefits, then it is very likely that the Kingdom of Sardinia would also betray the Alliance and join the North Atlantic Military Alliance. This kind of thing, in the later World War. Didn't the Italians just betray the Allies and join the side of the Entente to fight against the Allies?
Representatives of other countries, although did not say much. But it can be seen. They are also somewhat resistant to the rigid assignment of these combat missions. It's just that because the relationship with the Chinese Empire is relatively good, it is difficult to say it directly.
The expressions of the crowd. was completely looked at by Admiral Sun Hao. Before the meeting starts. Emperor Long Yufei expected that there would be problems in these aspects. It's just that he still asked the General Staff to give it a try. Sure enough, these allies, one by one, have their own little calculations. When war breaks out, they will be nothing more than a mess. Therefore, the situation facing the empire in future wars will be even more threatening.
"Ladies and gentlemen, there are disagreements among countries about this assignment of tasks. This is understandable. However, I hope that countries will focus on the big picture. Once our countries could not act together on the battlefield. Well, it is quite possible that we will be broken by the North Atlantic military alliance individually. When the time comes, what will be the consequences, I don't say that everyone understands! Admiral Sun Hao continued.
Everyone remained silent, as if thinking about Admiral Sun Hao's words. Of course, they also know that if countries lose the war, then they will definitely pay a very heavy price. The countries of the North Atlantic military alliance will certainly not let them go.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the main battlefield of the Chinese Empire in the future is the Asian theater and the war in the Americas, and we can only do our best to hold back the main forces of Russia and the United States. and the British army in India. As for the other countries of the North Atlantic Military Alliance, I am afraid it will depend on the countries. At least in the early stages of the war. If the nations could not hold out until the empire won a decisive victory in the Asian theater and the American theater. Well, the prospects for this war are less rosy. This will not only pose an impact and threat to the future of the empire, but at the same time, it will also affect the vital interests of all countries! Imperial Foreign Minister Wei Yuan also said. Now is not the time for countries to make small calculations. If the countries are not unified and integrated when the war breaks out, then the final outcome can be imagined.
Delegates from all countries whispered. They are all foreign ministers or military leaders of a country, and they are not fools. They also know the consequences if they are defeated. Of course, for the sake of their own interests, they will inevitably think about writing more.
"The Kingdom of Belgium supports the assignment of the Chinese Empire! After the start of the war, the Kingdom of Belgium will do everything in its power to cooperate with the operation! "The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, Charles Murphy. Rozhye said immediately. As the in-laws of the Chinese Empire, the security of the Kingdom of Belgium depended largely on the Chinese Empire. At such times, it is a good opportunity for the Kingdom of Belgium to watch xiàn.
Subsequently, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain, José. Morality. Salamanca hesitated, then stood up as well.
"The Kingdom of Spain agrees to such a task assignment!" With the strength of the Kingdom of Spain, it was somewhat difficult to face France alone. It would be even more troublesome to add another Portuguese kingdom. Originally, the Spanish government and opposition hoped to deal with the Kingdom of Portugal with all their strength, and after the destruction of the Kingdom of Portugal, they would then move north to deal with France. In this way, they will be able to at least achieve the unification of the Iberian Peninsula ahead of schedule. But now, it was clear that the Chinese Empire would not agree to their plan. This would be tantamount to leaving the Kingdom of Belgium and Prussia alone under the pressure of France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Great Britain, which would have an adverse effect on the overall situation. For this, the Kingdom of Spain had no choice but to compromise.
Admiral Sun Hao nodded with satisfaction and looked at the representatives of the Kingdom of Prussia and Sardinia, as well as the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
"The Ottoman Turks will devote all their forces to attacking Russia and Austria-Hungary." Hussein, the representative of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Pasha said. Previously, the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia had promised that after the victory in the war, the lands of the Balkan Peninsula and the Black Sea coast would be transferred to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Of course, if the Ottoman Empire had been able to occupy these lands in the event of a war, this would have been no uncertain.
The last remaining were the kingdoms of Prussia and Sardinia.
"General Sun, the Kingdom of Sardinia is full of Alps to the west and east, and if we want to attack France and Austria-Hungary, we must cross the Alps. However, the mountain roads are difficult to travel, which is not conducive to the march of large troops, and we are afraid that it will be difficult for us to complete the task! The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sardinia, Cavour, said with some embarrassment. The first objective of the Kingdom of Sardinia was to complete the unification of the Kingdom of Italy by attacking the Papal States and the Kingdom of Naples and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies under French control as soon as the war broke out. As for the rest, it will have to wait until the unification of the Kingdom of Sardinia is completed. This was the basic policy of the Kingdom of Sardinia, and they would never waver, even in the face of pressure from the Chinese Empire.
Admiral Sun Hao's face was expressionless, but a trace of dissatisfaction clearly flashed in his eyes. In doing so, the Kingdom of Sardinia clearly put its own interests first. It seems that as the imperial emperor Long Yufei said, the Kingdom of Sardinia is simply unreliable.
However, Admiral Sun Hao didn't say much. After all, the Kingdom of Sardinia was a regional power. In the Austro-Prussian War, they committed 300,000 troops. It is not impossible to devote half a million or more troops if all efforts are exhausted to mobilize. Now, the Kingdom of Sardinia is still a member of the Eurasian Military Alliance, and if it is too stiff and causes them to fall to the North Atlantic Military Alliance, it will be more than worth the loss!
Admiral Sun Hao looked at the representatives of the Kingdom of Prussia, waiting for their final opinion.
"General Sun, the Kingdom of Prussia will definitely do its best in this war. However, we still need to reconsider the specific offensive plan! "Albrech, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia. Feng. Ron said. He was a tactful objection to the assignment of tasks proposed by Admiral Sun Hao. The Kingdom of Prussia claimed to be a great power, and they were not willing to accept orders from the Chinese Empire. Although they also hoped to win the war so that they could complete the unification of Germany, they did not want to become the lackeys of the Chinese Empire, like the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium, so that even if they unified Germany, they would not be satisfied.
Admiral Sun Hao sighed, and finally nodded.
"Well, now that the war has not begun, we can continue to negotiate. However, I hope that when war breaks out, we can establish a unified coordination mechanism, so that we can give full play to everyone's strengths, rather than fighting in silos. After all, for the sake of our countries, we must be the victors in this war! Admiral Sun Hao said solemnly.
Everyone nodded, even if they were careful in their hearts, but they also knew that what Admiral Sun Hao said was right. Winning the war is the ultimate expectation of all countries. Only in this way can the interests of all countries be ensured.
However, before the war began, countries inevitably wanted to preserve their own strength and gain more initiative after the war.
After the morning meeting, Admiral Sun Hao rushed to the palace and reported to the Emperor Long Yufei, after listening to it, Long Yufei didn't say anything, just asked Admiral Sun Hao to prepare for war as much as possible! (To be continued......)
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