"Damn the Chinese, what are they going to do here? Is it to tear face with the German Empire? William I was a little annoyed. Austria-Hungary is the core interest of Germany, and the Chinese Empire moves Austria-Hungary, which is simply the rhythm of wanting to completely turn the face with the German Empire! Kaiser Wilhelm I seems to have forgotten that Germany had wantonly planned a rebellion against Japan, which kept the Chinese Empire in a hurry.

Now, his own interests have been moved by the Chinese Empire, so he is very dissatisfied. Where in the world is there such a cheap thing! Who says that you can only bully others, and others can't bully you?

"Your Majesty, if there is no conclusive evidence that it was the Chinese who rescued Franz. Joseph I, we had better not come into conflict with them. The current Germany has not yet accumulated enough strength to start a war with the Chinese Empire, and there will be no chance of victory! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said. He has always been very cautious in dealing with the Chinese Empire. After all, Germany is now facing the world's most powerful country.

William I nodded, he knew it too. The Chinese Empire is too powerful, and if the two countries tear their faces apart now, Germany really has no chance of winning. Therefore, it is necessary to suppress the anger in the heart.

"Your Majesty, the Navy has made a discovery in the Mediterranean. After the incident, a warship of the Chinese Navy appeared in the Adriatic Sea. The ship then quickly sailed out of the Adriatic Sea and headed for Asia. If the Chinese had intervened in the matter of Franz Joseph I, perhaps the Chinese had already taken Franz Joseph I away! "said the Minister of the Navy, Prince Felix.

"Chinese warships? It seems that this matter was really done by the Chinese. So, how should we fight back against the Chinese now? Wilhelm I asked. Obviously. It can't just be left at that.

"Father, since the Chinese dare to calculate the empire in Austria-Hungary. So. Nor can we spare the Chinese. We already have contacts with some local forces in India, and they are also dissatisfied with the colonial rule of the Chinese in India. Other than that. The Boers in South Africa also want to achieve independence, and if we support them, they will immediately rise up against the Chinese! "Frederick. Crown Prince William said.

India is the most populous country after the Chinese Empire, and even more populous than the current gigantic German Empire. Moreover, the Chinese Empire was able to receive a full 800 million Chinese dollars of special funds from India every year, almost all of which were spent on military expenditures. If India can riot, if not overthrow the colonial rule of the Chinese Empire there, at least it will prevent the Chinese from obtaining huge special funds in such a smooth way. As for South Africa, it is also an important colony in the hands of the Chinese. Gold and diamonds are abundant there. It can bring a lot of benefits to the Chinese Empire every year. The Boers are descendants of the Western colonizers in South Africa, and they have long been dissatisfied with the exploitation of the Western colonizers. Originally, the last world war was a good opportunity. However, the Chinese Empire quickly defeated Ying and replaced British rule in South Africa. The Boers had no chance at all against the mighty Chinese Empire.

William I thought for a moment, but still shook his head: "Forget it!" The chess pieces of India and South Africa, for the time being, do not move, continue to accumulate strength. Wait until the most critical time to break out. Let the Chinese pay even more for this! ”

"Yes, Father!" Frederick. Crown Prince William nodded. He also knows that now is not the best time. It's just that the Chinese dared to calculate the German Empire in Austria-Hungary. This is really infuriating, I don't want to find a way to hit the Chinese, how can I make him swallow this breath?

"陛xià. The Chinese rescued Franz . Joseph I, for sure, wanted to make trouble in Austria-Hungary. Next. We need to tighten our grip on the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Only in this way will it be possible to ensure the interests of the German Reich! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said.

"Hmmm! Count Moltke. From now on, the garrisons of the empire in the territory of Austria-Hungary will all enter a state of upgraded combat readiness, and in the event of a riot or opposition to the empire, the army will be suppressed as soon as possible! William I said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Count Moltke nodded. Half of the forces of the Imperial German Army were deployed in Austria-Hungary, which shows the importance they attached to it. Count Moltke believed that with so many troops defending, it was almost impossible for the Chinese to make trouble in Austria-Hungary. Unless, after the start of the war, the Chinese take the opportunity to make some small moves in Austria-Hungary, which may be beyond the attention of the German Empire.

The heavy cruiser 'Heilongjiang' carried Franz. Joseph I and Count Andráhi went all the way east, through the Suez Canal into the Red Sea, and at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait into the Arabian Sea. After crossing the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, cross the Strait of Malacca into the South China Sea.

On May 21, 1859, the heavy cruiser 'Heilongjiang' berthed at the military port of the 1st Fleet of the Imperial Navy. Fang Minghong, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Reich, went to the military port to pick up Franz. Joseph I and Count Andráhi.

"Your Majesty, I've had a good time all the way. Rest assured, when you arrive in the Chinese Empire, you will be completely safe, no one will threaten you anymore, and no one will be able to restrict your freedom! Fang Minghong said with a smile.

"Thank you to the Chinese Empire, if it weren't for you, maybe I would have died!" Franz. Joseph I's face was grateful, whether it was sincere or just for show, he had to do so. Otherwise, doesn't that prove that he doesn't know how to lift?

"Majesty, there will be a banquet for you tonight!" Fang Minghong for Franz. Joseph I's cousin Xiàn was very satisfied.

"Thank you, Emperor Xià of China!" Franz. Joseph I nodded, thanking him again. Although, at one time, he looked down on the nouveau riche emperor of China. But now, the Chinese Empire was the only chance for the restoration of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. And Franz. Joseph I also cherished this opportunity.

Franz. Joseph I and Count Andráhi were arranged in a hotel under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In order to ensure their safety, the Imperial Palace Guards sent a platoon to protect him.

In the evening, Emperor Long Yufei held a small banquet in the palace to welcome Franz. Joseph I arrived safely in the Chinese Empire. The scale of the banquet was not large, but the participants were all high-ranking members of the empire. The banquet was attended by the senior officials of the Imperial Cabinet and the magnates of the military in the capital. Joseph I felt a little flattered.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, the Chinese Empire has never agreed to Germany's annexation of Austria-Hungary. If you have the chance, the Empire will help restore the Austrian Empire! Emperor Long Yufei said with a smile.

Franz. Joseph I nodded and hurriedly thanked him. At the same time, he also heard the additional meaning in Long Yufei's words. Long Yufei said that the Chinese Empire would help the Austrian Empire recover. However, the Austrian Empire had long since united with the Kingdom of Hungary to form the dual Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Chinese Empire supported the restoration of the Austrian Empire, but what about the Austro-Hungarian Empire?

"Thank you Emperor Xià, from now on, Austria-Hungary will be the most loyal ally of the Chinese Empire, and the friendship between our two countries will last forever!" Franz. Joseph I said.

Emperor Long Yufei smiled and didn't say anything more.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire was a large country with a population of more than 40 million, and although its industrial strength was not as strong as that of the Chinese Empire, it was not weak. Long Yufei hopes that Europe can maintain the balance of power and not have a big power. Then the Austro-Hungarian Empire is undoubtedly not fit to continue to exist. Therefore, Long Yufei said that he supported the restoration of the Austrian Empire. The dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the formation of the Austrian Empire, the Kingdom of Hungary, and other states was an important strategy for the Chinese Empire to ensure the strongest power of the empire in Europe.

This time the guests and hosts enjoyed the feast, Franz. Joseph I also had a good conversation with Emperor Long Yufei. And Count Andrásy as Franz. Joseph I's representatives, with Imperial Prime Minister Lin Zihao and Foreign Minister Wei Yuan, also held detailed discussions.

During the conversation, the Imperial Prime Minister Lin Zihao and the Foreign Minister Wei Yuan expressed the Empire's support for the restoration of the Austrian Empire. Joseph I could establish a government in exile in the Chinese Empire. However, there was some disagreement between the two sides over the name of the government-in-exile. The Chinese Empire wanted the name to be the Austrian Empire in exile, while Count Andrách wanted it to be the Austro-Hungarian government-in-exile.

From this aspect, it also reflects the attitude of the Chinese Empire.

After the banquet, Franz. Joseph I and Andráhi returned to the hotel, but neither of them looked good.

"The Chinese do not want a strong Austro-Hungarian Empire, they are only willing to help restore the Austrian Empire. As for the rest of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is estimated that it will not belong to us! Count Andrahi looked frustrated.

Franz. The expression on Joseph I's face was constantly changing. Before arriving in China, he had already expected that the Chinese Empire would make some non-centrifugal demands. But I still didn't expect that the demands put forward by the Chinese were actually these.

"So what should we do? Do you want to agree to the conditions of the Chinese? "Franz. Joseph I was somewhat unwilling. If it had been before, I'm afraid I would have lost my temper a long time ago. However, after a few years of captivity, he has changed a lot.

"Your Majesty, we have no choice but to promise the Chinese. Comrade-in-arms of the Austrian Empire first, and then wait for your chance! Said Count Andrahi.

Franz. Joseph I nodded. (To be continued......)

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