The Russian army suffered a crushing defeat in the West Siberian Plain, losing millions of troops and completely losing it to the West Siberian Plain. However, such a heavy loss did not cause much shock in the world. With the exception of the Ottoman Empire, which was fighting Russia, the rest of the countries did not pay attention to it. The same is true for the great powers of Europe. Because, ten days ago, the war in Europe had already begun.

After the start of the world war, the European countries did not take any other means than to declare war on the hostile countries, because they had not yet completed their mobilization for the war. At most, countries will send some troops to the border to strengthen their defenses.

Of course, all countries are preparing for war as quickly as possible. Once the preparations are complete, the great war in Europe will begin.

Among the European countries, the Kingdom of Belgium was one of the first countries to complete military mobilization. Long before the start of the war, the size of the Belgian army was expanded from 100,000 to 200,000. After the outbreak of the war, King Leopold I of Belgium immediately ordered a general mobilization for war. A large number of young people were conscripted, and with easy access to transportation within the country, the army of the Kingdom of Belgium was mobilized in less than a month. The 500,000 Army was organized into 14 infantry corps, which were deployed to the southern and northern borders, as well as to the western coastal areas.

The Kingdom of Prussia, which unified northern Germany, was equally effective in mobilization. The strong industrial strength of the Kingdom of Prussia, coupled with the convenient railway transportation, could enable the army of the Kingdom of Prussia to quickly mobilize to the border. In exchange for the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia and the Kingdom of Belgium will jointly launch an attack on the Kingdom of Holland and completely eliminate the country. So that the Kingdom of Belgium does not have to face a two-front war. At the same time, it can also be used to disrupt the deployment of the North Atlantic military alliance.

On the morning of August 18, 1854. The Minister of War of the Kingdom of Belgium, Carton, and the Chief of Staff of the Kingdom of Prussia, Cavalry General Reihel, met secretly in Aachen. At this time. The Kingdom of Belgium has sent six infantry armies, more than 200,000 troops, to the northern border. Once the order was given, the 200,000 men would be able to cross the border and enter the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Similarly, the Kingdom of Prussia sent 300,000 men to the Prussian-Dutch border. That is, after the start of the attack, the two countries will throw troops of up to half a million people into the Kingdom of the Netherlands. And the Kingdom of the Netherlands, mobilization. The Kingdom of the Netherlands, with a total population of just over 3 million, had planned to mobilize 300,000 troops. But now. The mobilization of the Kingdom of the Netherlands was only 60 percent complete. It is foreseeable that in the event of a war, the Kingdom of the Netherlands will be at an absolute disadvantage.

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, the army of the Kingdom of Belgium has entered its intended position. Once the order has been given, our six infantry corps are to cross the border from Antwerp, Tillenhout, and Lommel and enter the Netherlands. On the opposite side of us, there were only more than 100,000 Dutch troops. We are confident that we will defeat the Kingdom of the Netherlands in one fell swoop! The Minister of War of the Kingdom of Belgium Caton said confidently.

Although the Kingdom of Belgium was far from being an opponent of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the beginning of its founding, it was defeated by the Dutch and almost destroyed. But. After conquering the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Belgium acquired a large amount of military technology from the Chinese Empire, including weapons including large-caliber heavy artillery. The Kingdom of Belgium is now able to produce its own. And the army of the Kingdom of Belgium was also trained by the officer corps from the Chinese Empire. Its combat effectiveness is no longer what it used to be. If no other country intervenes. The Kingdom of Belgium is fully capable of defeating its old rival, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Even though the current situation is very complicated, the Kingdom of Belgium believes that they can destroy the Kingdom of the Netherlands first.

The Chief of the General Staff of the Prussian Army, General Reihel, nodded, and destroyed the Kingdom of Holland first, which was also very helpful to the Kingdom of Prussia. After deducting the 300,000 troops that attacked the Kingdom of Holland, the Kingdom of Prussia would send 500,000 troops to the south to unify the four southern German states by force. Of course, I am afraid that war with France and Austria-Hungary will inevitably be inevitable at that time. To this end, after the mobilization of a million people, the Kingdom of Prussia is still carrying out the second phase of mobilization, and the second batch of mobilized troops will be at least more than half a million people.

"Your Excellency, our 300,000 men have also arrived at their intended position. Once the attack began, 300,000 Prussian troops were to enter the territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from two directions. I believe that the destruction of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with the cooperation of our two countries will not be a problem! Admiral Reihel said. Under the attack of the 500,000-strong army of the Kingdom of Prussia and the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which had not even completed its mobilization, was obviously unable to fly.

"Yes, Your Excellency Chief of Staff. After the destruction of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the army of the Kingdom of Belgium will withdraw to the country as soon as possible, ready to fight against the French and the British. I am afraid that the important task of stabilizing the domestic situation in the Kingdom of the Netherlands will have to be completed by the Kingdom of Prussia! Caton said. After all, the Kingdom of Belgium also had to face attacks from France and England, which were their worst enemies. Of course, according to the division of interests between them, after the destruction of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Kingdom of Prussia will divide the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which has long been delineated. There is no way to hand over the Kingdom of Holland to the Kingdom of Prussia for the time being, who made the Kingdom of Belgium too weak?

"There's no problem with that. At that time, the Kingdom of Prussia will have at least 100,000 men stationed in the Kingdom of Holland! Said the cavalry general Reihel. Compared to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which has a total population of just over three million, leaving 100,000 people to garrison is sufficient.

Of course, the cavalry admiral Reihel also hoped that it would be better if the Kingdom of Prussia could monopolize the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Of course, this is almost impossible. The governments of the Kingdom of Prussia and the Kingdom of Belgium had already agreed on it, and it was almost impossible to renege on it. What's more, behind the Kingdom of Belgium stood the Chinese Empire. The mighty Chinese Empire would never tolerate the encroachment of the interests of the Kingdom of Belgium.

According to the agreement between the Kingdom of Belgium and the Kingdom of Prussia, after the end of the war, the two countries were to divide the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Among them, the provinces of Limburg, North Brabant, Zeeland, South Holland, Utrecht and North Holland in the south of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will belong to the Kingdom of Belgium. The remainder will belong to the Kingdom of Prussia. It can be regarded as the two sides dividing the Kingdom of the Netherlands equally.

"In addition, we hope that after the destruction of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Prussia will devote 300,000 troops to the Netherlands, and in addition to 100,000 to defend the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the remaining 200,000 will enter the Kingdom of Belgium to assist us in our fight against England and France. The Kingdom of Belgium is a small country, and we have done everything we can to mobilize our troops against the British and French. However, the strength of the Kingdom of Belgium is too weak, and even if we try our best, we may not be able to withstand a strong enemy, so we need the help of our allies! Caton continued.

The cavalry admiral Reihel frowned, taking advantage of this war to unify Germany, which was the strategy set by the Kingdom of Prussia. As a result, the army of the Kingdom of Prussia would first attack the four southern states, and even fight against Austria-Hungary and France. If 200,000 men were to be thrown into the Kingdom of Belgium, this would affect the military deployment of the Kingdom of Prussia.

"Your Excellency Chief of Staff, the Kingdom of Belgium is on the left flank of the Kingdom of Prussia, and if the Kingdom of Belgium is destroyed by England and France, not only will our previous efforts to destroy the Kingdom of Holland be in vain. Even the security of the Kingdom of Prussia would be threatened. At that time, the Kingdom of Prussia may face the siege of the North Atlantic Military Alliance! Caton looked wistfully at Admiral Reihel. The Kingdom of Belgium has just over 4 million men and 500,000 troops, which is already the maximum potential of the Kingdom of Belgium. However, the enemy was so strong that the Kingdom of Belgium could only rely on foreign aid.

"Your Excellency, Minister of War, I am not in a position to give you an answer at this time. I will try my best to contact Berlin and ask His Majesty the King! Said the cavalry general Reihel.

"Yes, Your Excellency Chief of Staff. I hope that the Kingdom of Belgium and the Kingdom of Prussia will be able to help each other in this war. After all, only our two countries are in the most dangerous environment! Caton said.

The Kingdom of Belgium was very envious of the Kingdom of Spain, both of which were hardcore allies of the Chinese Empire, but the geographical location of the Kingdom of Spain was undoubtedly better. As soon as the war began, the navy of the Chinese Empire destroyed the British Navy's Mediterranean Fleet and took control of the Mediterranean Sea supremacy. In this way, the Kingdom of Spain would be able to receive a steady stream of support from the Chinese Empire. However, the Kingdom of Belgium could not be supported and was left on its own. In comparison, the situation of the Kingdom of Belgium is undoubtedly much more difficult.

Admiral Reihel's cavalry reported to Berlin as quickly as possible the Belgian request, King Wilhelm I of Prussia and Prime Minister Otto. Feng. Bismarck and the deputy chief of the General Staff, Count Moltke, after deliberation, decided to accede to the request of the Kingdom of Belgium to support 200,000 men. As the Count of Caton said, the relationship between the Kingdom of Belgium and the Kingdom of Prussia is like the relationship between teeth and lips. Once the Kingdom of Belgium is destroyed, the Kingdom of Prussia will also be in trouble.

With the support of the Kingdom of Prussia, the Kingdom of Belgium was undoubtedly much more emboldened.

On August 20, 1854, King Leopold I of the Kingdom of Belgium ordered an invasion of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Kingdom of Belgium, which is in a desperate situation, will be the first to launch a counterattack! (To be continued......)

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