The representatives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Portugal and the Kingdom of Greece were stunned at the moment. The number of troops reported by Great Britain, France, Russia, Austria-Hungary and the United States was unmatched in their astounding numbers. None of these small countries seems to have as many populations as the armies that these large countries can arm. From this, it can be seen that they are simply dispensable in the North Atlantic Military Alliance.

Three million in Britain alone, one and a half million in France, three million in Russia, two million in Austria-Hungary, plus a million in the United States. Combined, the total number of troops is already 10.5 million.

After the five big countries have taken their positions, it will be the turn of the three smaller ones. De Vries, the Minister of War of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, hesitated for a moment before he said: "If war breaks out, the Kingdom of the Netherlands will be able to put in 300,000 men!" ”

After all, the total population of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is only 3 million, and 300,000 people are invested, which is almost their limit. Originally, the Kingdom of the Netherlands only planned to mobilize 150,000 troops, but compared to several powerful countries, this is really a bit untouchable!

"The Kingdom of Portugal will put in 300,000 troops!" The Portuguese Minister of War, Marquis de Lolai, also said. The population of the Kingdom of Portugal is hundreds of thousands larger than that of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. However, the mobilization of 300,000 troops is also the limit of the Kingdom of Portugal!

Finally, it was the turn of the representatives of the Kingdom of Greece, which, having only recently emerged from the brutal rule of Austria-Hungary, was undoubtedly the weakest of the North Atlantic military alliances. The total population is only one million.

"The Kingdom of Greece can commit 100,000 troops to war!" Said Miaoris, Minister of War of the Kingdom of Greece. This was already the full strength of the Kingdom of Greece.

The combined armies of the three small kingdoms of the Netherlands, Portugal and Greece had a total army of only 700,000 men. and the Big Five. There's no comparison. Even the United States, although it only means to invest an army of one million people. But once the war went to a critical moment. In order to win, the United States will certainly commit more troops.

However, several other countries know that these three small countries have done their best, and they have not pushed too much. Anyway, these small countries are almost all cannon fodder. It is the armies of these big countries that really play a decisive role. They are the workhorse!

"Ladies and gentlemen. In this case, our North Atlantic military alliance will be able to mobilize as many as 11.2 million troops. And that's just the lowest number. If you do your best. The number of troops we will be able to mobilize will be more than fifteen million! The Marquess of Anglesey, Secretary of State for the British War, said.

Fifteen million people, what a terrifying number! Everyone seemed a little excited, they thought. Under such great strength. The final victory will certainly belong to the North Atlantic Military Alliance. However, then the British Foreign Secretary, the Earl of Granville, poured a basin of cold water on everyone.

"Ladies and gentlemen, our strength is very strong, but we must not underestimate the Asia-Europe military alliance. Their strength is not weaker than ours, and even stronger than us. Don't say anything else. The Chinese Empire, with a total population of more than 400 million people, alone was able to mobilize more than 10 million troops. with their industrial prowess. Even an army of 20 million men is not a problem. So, we can't think we've won! We need to take every opportunity! Said the Earl of Granville.

Suddenly, everyone was speechless. The Chinese Empire is indeed like a mountain, overwhelming them. The Chinese Empire's powerful industrial and military strength undoubtedly belonged to the world's top powers. Although, of course, nominally Britain is still the world hegemon. But in reality, the Chinese Empire had already surpassed the British. It's just that the war has not yet broken out, and the Chinese Empire has not yet defeated the British. That's why Britain continues to hold the title of world hegemon.

"Although our enemies are strong, we are not without opportunities. In the European battlefield, our strength is far stronger than that of the Asia-Europe military alliance. Therefore, after our analysis, if we can win the European battlefield before the Chinese Empire can free up its hands to march into Europe, then we have a very good chance of defeating the Eurasian military alliance. The Marquess of Anglesey, Secretary of War of the United Kingdom, continued.

Subsequently, the Marquis of Anglesey carried out a specific analysis and the assignment of tasks.

After the start of the war, Russia concentrated its forces mainly on the eastern front, blocking the Chinese Empire's believed attack, and at the same time attacking the Ottoman Turkish Empire to the south. Austria-Hungary, on the other hand, cooperated with Russia in attacking the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and at the same time sent troops to defend against the attack from the Kingdom of Sardinia. In addition, the main forces were sent to launch an attack on the Kingdom of Prussia.

France's main task was to attack the Kingdom of Belgium to the north, and after the destruction of the Kingdom of Belgium, it joined forces with the Kingdom of the Netherlands against the Kingdom of Prussia. Of course, France also needed to deploy a small number of troops in the Alps to defend against the attack of the Kingdom of Sardinia. In addition, France also needed to attack the Kingdom of Spain to the south, in conjunction with the attack of the Kingdom of Portugal.

As for the United States, the main battlefield is in the Americas. When the time comes, the United States will do everything to defeat the armies of the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Spain in North America.

And the Kingdom of Greece, the weakest of the states, was tasked with assisting Austria-Hungary in its war against the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

As for the British, the British Navy was tasked with defeating the navy of the Chinese Empire. The British Army, on the other hand, needed to hold India as much as possible, which would not only protect British interests, but also contain the military strength of the Chinese Empire. In addition, the British army will also land on the west coast of Europe as the case may be, in order to launch a devastating attack on other member countries of the Eurasian military alliance to ensure victory in the war!

The London Conference made all countries aware of the terrifying strength of the alliance, and even if the enemy is strong, the alliance countries also have strong confidence. They believed that as long as things went well, future victories would certainly belong to the North Atlantic Military Alliance.

After the London Conference, representatives of the other member states returned home, but representatives of Great Britain, France and Austria-Hungary remained. Although, at the meeting, the British expressed their confidence. In reality, however, they are only 50 percent sure of defeating the Eurasian military alliance. After all, the enemies that need to be faced are too strong.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the British Empire believes that if we want to win, we must defeat the European members of the Eurasian military alliance before the Chinese Empire's armies enter Europe to fight. Although, on the European theater of war, we have the upper hand. However, it is not so easy for us to defeat those countries in a short time! The Marquess of Anglesey, Secretary of State for the British War, said.

The representatives of France and Austria-Hungary nodded, the Kingdom of Prussia was not easy to deal with, and the Ottoman Turkish Empire, although it had declined a lot, was still a hundred-legged worm that died but did not stiffen. The kingdoms of Spain and Belgium, with the full support of the Chinese Empire, were not only well-equipped but also well-trained. Only the Kingdom of Sardinia, which had a large population and army, seemed to be the weakest.

"In order to win, we have to resort to some unconventional methods!" Marquis Anglesey said.

"Your Excellency Marquis, as long as we can win, no matter what method we use, we have no opinion!" Wonderful Count Rodenlowen outside the Austro-Hungarian Empire said.

French Foreign Minister Count Valewski also nodded.

"Since everyone has no objections, then, let's get straight to the point!" This was stated by the British Foreign Secretary, the Earl of Granville.

"Although the Kingdom of Sardinia is a member of the Eurasian Military Alliance. However, they are an unstable factor. According to the information we have received, the reason why the Kingdom of Sardinia joined the Eurasian military alliance was solely for the purpose of unifying Italy. At present, many territories of Italy are in the hands of France, and their main enemy is France! Said the Earl of Granville.

French Foreign Minister Count Valewski nodded, not only in the Kingdom of Italy, but also in Germany. In order to maintain its position, France did everything possible to prevent the unification of Germany and the Kingdom of Italy. This made the Kingdom of Prussia and the Kingdom of Sardinia extremely hateful towards France.

"If, the North Atlantic Military Alliance, supports the unification of the Kingdom of Sardinia with the Kingdom of Italy. So, will the Kingdom of Sardinia join the North Atlantic Military Alliance to fight? The Earl of Granville continued.

Count Valewski was about to object, but Count Granville continued to speak.

"Although this will affect the interests of France, it will make it easier for us to win the war. Chancellor, the Kingdom of Prussia will be defeated, and Germany will be divided again into states, which will stabilize the existing order on the European continent and will never pose a threat to France. In addition, even if the Kingdom of Italy completes the unification, their strength is still weak and will not pose a threat to France! Said the Earl of Granville.

Count Valewski and War Minister A.J. Saint-Arnaud both frowned, this was obviously an attempt to sacrifice the interests of France! Even if it was to win the war, France absolutely did not agree to such a thing.

"If France agrees to this plan, we promise to give France more compensation after the defeat of the Asia-Europe military alliance. For example, in terms of war reparations, France received a larger share and a colony in the Chinese Empire. Or, just let France annex the Kingdom of Belgium! The Earl of Granville threw out the conditions for return. (To be continued......)

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