The failure of the spring decisive battle plan completely deprived the German Army of the opportunity to defeat the Chinese Army. In this battle, the German Army lost more than 1.2 million men. Moreover, the losses of heavy equipment were huge. Many of the heavy artillery pieces were destroyed in the bombardment by the Chinese Air Force. Coupled with the devastating blow to Germany's steel industry, it was almost impossible to replenish these heavy guns in a short time.

In addition, the armored forces of the German Army also suffered heavy losses. The No. 3 tank, which they had high hopes for, performed amazingly indeed. Its performance was no less than that of the Imperial Army's 'Leopard' medium tank. However, the enemy of the German Army's No. 3 tank, in addition to the Reichs' 'Leopard' medium tanks, also had dive bombers in the sky, and anti-tank guns in the hands of the infantry. In addition, the German Army had a small number of No. 3 tanks, so it was not able to really defeat the Reichs.

The fiasco in the decisive battle in the spring has turned the mainstream thinking of the German top brass into pessimism. They believed that under such circumstances, it would be impossible for Germany to defeat the Chinese Empire. Rather than this, it is better to have peace talks and end this war. After all, if it continues to fight, it will cause even greater losses to Germany. In the next step, the iron hooves of the Chinese Army will set foot on German territory.

In fact, after withstanding the German Army's decisive spring battle, the Imperial Army was also preparing a counterattack on the Western Front. As many as five follow-up troops of Army Group arrived, bringing the number of Imperial Army troops on the Western Front to more than three million. Combined with the increased military forces of the allies, the total strength of the Peace Alliance on the Western Front has reached nearly six million. Both in terms of troops and technical equipment, they were far superior to the Germans. Just wait for all kinds of war materials to be stockpiled. The attack was launched on the German mainland.

In Berlin, the capital of Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm I was sick and sick. He presided over this Imperial Council. He knew that the time had come for the survival of Germany. What does the future hold for Germany? It's their choice.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it now seems impossible for us to win the war. So, let's all talk about it, what should we do now? William I said weakly. Because of his advanced age, and his health is getting worse and worse. At the same time, there is no hope of victory in the war. Under the multiple blows, William I, who was originally long-lived, now gives people a feeling that he is about to die.

"Your Majesty. I think it's time to negotiate with the Chinese for a decent peace. "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said. Since the army could not win the war for Germany, and was no longer even capable of defending the country from the invasion of the enemy, was there any need to continue fighting? The most important thing is to hold peace talks with the Chinese as soon as possible so that the country will suffer less losses.

"Your Majesty, I think too. It's time for peace talks with the Chinese. It was in Germany's best interest to end the war as soon as possible. "Foreign Secretary Albrech. Feng. Earl Ron also said. Although, as Foreign Minister, he knew that if Germany wanted peace. I'm afraid there will be a huge cost. But is there any other way in Germany today? If we win, I'm afraid no one will be willing to engage in humiliating peace talks. Merely. In the absence of victory, peace talks become the only way out.

William I nodded. He has experienced countless ups and downs in his life. When Napoleon the Great reigned in Europe, the Kingdom of Prussia lost more than half of its territory. But. But they persevered. And with the help of the last world war, not only completed the unification of the country, but also took the opportunity to annex Austria-Hungary, making Germany the most powerful country in Europe. It's just that all this is like a flash in the pan, and it passed quickly.

Wilhelm I sometimes wondered if it was a mistake to challenge the Chinese Empire and compete with it for world hegemony. If this choice had not been made, Germany might not have gotten this far. Of course, as long as Germany is not willing to be the second in 10,000 years and wants to compete with the Chinese Empire for world hegemony, then this war is inevitable. It's a pity that this time God did not side with the Germans and did not bless them to win the war. Otherwise, they should celebrate the victory.

"I am against peace talks with the Chinese, although we have suffered a lot. However, Germany still has more than eight million troops, and we still have enough strength to continue fighting with the Chinese. If we go further to the maximum, we will be able to add a few million more troops. Crown Prince William said with a red face. If the German Empire had bowed to the Chinese Empire, Germany would have paid a huge price. The annexed territories of the Austro-Hungarian Empire will definitely have to be spit out. Even the united German Empire would cease to exist. And the German royal family, if it is not good, will also become the object of liquidation by the Chinese. At that time, the Hohenzollern dynasty will be completely finished.

"Although our army is quite large, we now have no allies, and we are left to fight with the peaceful alliance led by the Chinese, and we cannot defeat them." Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck shook his head. The other members of the Holy Alliance were either destroyed by the Chinese Empire or had already changed course. The current German Empire is already alone. Although the total strength of the German Army was still quite large, the total number of troops put into operation by the Peace Alliance was much higher. The elite units of the Chinese Army alone have exceeded six million. Combined with other countries, the total number of troops is probably 10 million. The German Army has reached its limit, and if it wants to expand it again, it will undoubtedly have a great impact on German society, and even affect the future of the German nation.

In addition, Germany, whose industry had been hit hard, simply could not arm so many troops. Even if enough troops are recruited, they can't be allowed to fight the Chinese army armed to the teeth with their bare hands, right? What's the difference between that and sending them to their deaths?

"Even so, we can't compromise with the Chinese, we have to fight to the end and let the Chinese know our determination." In this way, they will be afraid, they will be afraid. Even if we finally negotiate, we will be able to get terms that are favorable to us. Crown Prince William insisted.

Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck and Albrech. Feng. Count Ron shook his head. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thought everything was too simple, Zhang had already hit this part, would the Chinese Empire let Germany go at the last moment? That is clearly unrealistic. And this may directly lead to the complete destruction of Germany in the war.

"We have finally completed the reunification of Germany, and once we compromise with the Chinese, they will definitely demand the disintegration of Germany again." A united Germany is the hope of all the German people, and we cannot afford to disappoint them. Crown Prince William continued.

Wilhelm I looked at the Chief of the General Staff of the German Army, Count Moltke. Although, Count Moltke did not bring victory to Germany in this war. But William I still trusted him very much. Wilhelm I knew that this was not Count Moltke's fault, but that the difference in strength between the two sides was so great that even if Germany tried its best, it could not make up for the gap, let alone defeat the Chinese Empire.

"Count Moltke, can we continue to fight? Or, if we insist on fighting, will we be able to make the Chinese afraid? Wilhelm I asked. If it were not for the last resort, he would not be willing to hold peace talks with the Chinese. That means that the Chinese will come up with harsh conditions that are unacceptable to Germany. For example, although the Russians withdrew from the war, they paid an unimaginable price. It is foreseeable that there will be no hope for Russia to rise in the future. Kaiser Wilhelm I did not want Germany to become like the Russians. Even if Germany loses the war this time, he hopes that one day Germany will have a chance to rise again.

"Your Majesty, this war, Germany has already lost. Even if it continues to fight, it will only be a greater price. If the conditions offered by the Chinese are not too harsh, we might as well accept their conditions. Of course, if the conditions offered by the Chinese are too harsh, then we are ready to fight to the death with the Chinese. Count Moltke said.

For defeating the Chinese and winning the war, Count Moltke has long lost any hope of this. However, if the Chinese deceive people too much, then he is also willing to fight to the death for Germany.

William I nodded, he knew what Count Moltke meant. If it is possible to reach a condition with the Chinese that is not too harsh on Germany, then it is undoubtedly advantageous to end the war. However, if the Chinese ask too high, then Germany will have no choice but to continue fighting.

"Count Ron, as a representative of the German Empire, rush to China to negotiate with the Chinese. Tell the Chinese that we are willing to hold peace talks with them. In addition, try to secure a peace treaty that is favorable to the German Empire. Kaiser Wilhelm I said. He still decided to contact the Chinese first and see how the Chinese reacted.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Albrech. Feng. Count Ron nodded. Although, William I had already agreed to peace talks. However, he did not think that this was an easy thing to do, and with his understanding of the Chinese, he knew that the conditions offered by the Chinese would definitely be very harsh. (To be continued......)

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