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The Austro-Hungarian Empire hit the nail on the head with the shady idea of Frederick III, the most traffic-saving, ad-free site. But when he mentioned the secret you thought the French didn't know, he was a little moved.

Concentrate all the main forces of Germany near the border between France and Germany, and everyone will be wary. Although now the two countries are allies, who knows if they will turn into enemies in the next moment?

Soldiers are impermanent, water is impermanent, and there are no permanent friends in international politics. The person who talked and laughed with you one moment will become an enemy the next.

Although Frederick III was a little wavering in his heart, he still insisted on giving priority to the war against France. The General Staff had already drawn up a plan that did not deviate much from the Franco-Prussian war plan of that year. They are ready to invade France once again and start a bloody war.

"Are you going to threaten this? His Majesty Joseph. Germany had no intention of treating France as an enemy, and it didn't matter if you spread rumors now, the enemy was at hand, and whatever France did would give priority to stopping the British from landing. We're still going to beat the right, hehehe. There is no need to worry at all about who will die in the end, from the very beginning, Germany was in a priority position. ”

"Let's hope Frederick III will have the last laugh. You don't know, France doesn't know what game is behind it, but I don't think it's going to be a good stubble. May God bless you all. ”

"Hehehe......"

Frederick III was dismissive, and now what section of France could counter Germany? It's nothing more than borrowing strength, does he want to use Russia? Russia, with the exception of the Balkan issue, was not interested in the situation in Europe, and there was nothing to gain from rashly attacking Germany.

However, Frederick III forgot that he had concentrated all his forces on the southern front, and that there was no substantial military force in the north to defend against a Russian invasion. After seeing the Kaiser's current attitude, Emperor Joseph deliberately did not say anything about it.

In fact, Germany had already expected it, but everyone was firmly confident that Russia would not attack Germany at all. Because they are only interested in the Balkans, it is not worth it at all to offend one of the longest military empires in Northern Europe for no reason.

Everyone thought so, so Frederick III naturally stopped paying attention to Emperor Joseph's request, and it was a big deal that he would turn his head against the imminent Russia after the war. Anyway, it's all cleaned up, and whoever comes first is the same. After this battle, Frederick III's power would reach its peak. Like Napoleon during the First French Empire, he would be the only ruler in power on the continent.

In response to Frederick III's dismissive attitude, Joseph had no choice but to settle for the next best thing. It is hoped that Germany will take the lead in making a strong statement on the Balkan issue and mobilize troops to threaten it. Let Alexander III not dare to act rashly because of the military power of Germany.

After withdrawing from the Berlin Palace, Emperor Joseph still did not give up, and he went to find Bismarck, the former prime minister who had retired to the Valching estate. It was hoped that Bismarck would be able to persuade Frederick III to accede to Austria-Hungary's request.

Walking into the manor, King Joseph saw Bismarck watering the flowers with a kettle, and now he is like a retired old man, no longer bothering about the politics of Berlin, and running his own one-third of an acre of land with peace of mind.

However, only deep down in his own heart did he understand that Germany, which seemed to be in a good situation, was actually in great danger and could be overturned by the enemy at any time.

Bismarck, of course, had hoped to be the solver of the crisis, so that he would once again be the savior of German history.

Last time, it was he who overrode public opinion, reduced the strength of the parliament, and ensured the imperial power.

Seeing Joseph's figure, Bismarck probably guessed the other party's intention.

So when Bismarck heard what the comer meant, he just shook his head with a wry smile, pointed to himself who had nothing, and asked the other party, "Why does King Joseph think that I can talk about the Kaiser?" Now that I am an old man with nothing, Germany no longer needs me, and since he had acquired the colony of Egypt and greatly expanded the territory of the Second German Reich, the whole person had swelled. Power is such a scary thing that can turn an urbane crown prince into a dictatorial monarch in an instant. Where will the country go in the future? I don't know, but I'd love to hope that Germany would be able to pack up its allies through this campaign. ”

"I have the same question, why is King Joseph afraid of war with Russia? I can sense from your words that you are very eager to defeat Russia and settle the dispute over the Bargan Peninsula once and for all. ”

Bismarck put down the kettle, wiped it with a wet towel, and continued, "You are afraid that it is not Russia's right to fight alone, so you are in a hurry to find an ally." Since Germany is reluctant to send troops, you can ask the Ottoman Turks for help, they are more than happy to see their old opponents suffer. ”

Joseph also gave Bismarck the same wry smile as he asked, "If the Ottoman Turks were as strong as Germany, I would not have bothered you." Austria-Hungary wanted a strong ally that could deal a fatal blow to Russia when it signaled us for war. ”

Bismarck raised his head and muttered, "The conflict in the Balkans is in the interests of all of Europe, and France now wants to go to war." It is not certain that France and Russia have formed a secret alliance behind them, and as soon as Germany attacks France, Russia will begin to attack Germany in exchange for France's support for him in the Balkans, and the intricate relationship is ......"

The current situation was entirely caused by Frederick III I, and if he had continued his policy and continued to maintain the relationship between the Three Emperors, he would not have ended up in such a situation now.

The young Kaiser had great ambitions, but he could not see through the complex situation in Europe. Maintaining equilibrium is the only way out, and rashly breaking the situation of interests is likely to be opposed by all forces.

If the problem of the Balkans was that the French stabbed Germany in the back, then Bismarck had to applaud Napoleon.

What a hero.

Bismarck turned his head and smiled at Joseph.

"I would have liked to have the Russians attacking Germany, so that Frederick III would feel overwhelmed."

"I'll see you in diplomacy when the time comes."