On July 25, 1905, the third day of Arthur's arrival in Berlin.

After a break of more than a day, Wilhelm II and Arthur began an official exchange on German-Australian relations.

In contrast to the inadequately cooperative alliances of the British Empire and the island nations, the cooperative relationship between Germany and Australia appears to be much closer.

Arthur and Wilhelm II exchanged views on cooperation between Australia and Germany, and agreed with Wilhelm II to further deepen their cooperation.

Of course, this proposal is mainly focused on training the army. After the formation of a federation with New Zealand, Australia needs a strong army force to protect the homeland security of Australia and New Zealand.

Of course, stabilizing the domestic order is also a very important factor, and a strong army is a strong guarantee for both the Australian government and the royal family.

Wilhelm II had no choice but to send some elite soldiers and officers from the German Army to help train the Australian army.

While this would make Australia's Army more trusting of Germany, Australia does not have any conflict with Germany, so it does not matter.

In addition to military training, Arthur represented the Australian government and signed a new round of cooperation treaties with the German Imperial government, represented by Wilhelm II.

Australia's industry is too superficial, not only lacking some relatively basic industries, but also unable to do anything about the more delicate machinery.

In many cases, they rely on imports from Europe, which is not a long-term solution. Arthur decided to introduce a more complete industrial system from Germany, and spend at least ten years to help Australian industry develop more scientifically and systematically.

After discussing these cooperation plans, William II changed the subject and spoke directly about the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand.

"Arthur, are you going to keep the Commonwealth of Australia and New Zealand alive?" Wilhelm II's sudden question made Arthur a little confused for a while.

"The union of New Zealand and Australia is very difficult, and the demographics of the two regions are so similar that they can exist as a federal state in perpetuity." Arthur explained.

While the Commonwealth is not perfect, the combined power of Australia and New Zealand is definitely much stronger than the power of Australia alone.

After the union of Australia and New Zealand, they have become the hegemon of Oceania, and from time to time they have an impact on the other islands of Oceania.

Suffice it to say that if it were not for the close control of the islands in the Pacific Ocean by Britain and France, I am afraid that the ownership of these islands would soon have been transferred to the name of Australia.

"No, that's not what I'm talking about, Arthur. I think Australia and New Zealand can exist in a much better way, rather than with a dualistic state like Austria-Hungary. Wilhelm II explained with a smile.

The name of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is actually a combination of the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary, which also confirms that the political structure of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was a union of two powerful states.

The result of the union of the two countries was very good, and it created a very powerful power.

But that's all there is to it. The Austro-Hungarian Empire had a complex ethnic distribution, and there was no single dominant ethnic group with an absolute number.

Coupled with the fact that the two important regions, the Austrian Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary, each had their own independent governments, the Austro-Hungarian decrees were not well enforced.

This vast country, united by Emperor Franz's immense prestige, will also fall apart by the death of Emperor Franz.

Arthur understood the deep meaning of Wilhelm II in seconds, and took the initiative to ask: "Cousin, you mean?" ”

Wilhelm II nodded with a smile and said: "The Oceania region needs an absolutely unified country, and he can even influence East Asia and the Far East. But doing so will also lead to Australia's participation in the world pattern, and if Australia wants to develop silently in the future, it will depend on whether many powers agree or not. ”

A basically unified Oceania is bound to radiate more power to the outside world. To the north of Oceania is Southeast Asia and East Asia, and to the northwest is India.

This also means that such an Australia may be suspicious of the British Empire, after all, India is well known to be important to the British Empire.

"Is Germany willing to support the full reunification of Australia? Is it good for Germany to do so? Arthur then asked.

Wilhelm II's attitude gave Arthur hope for the unification of Australia and New Zealand as a single country, but what was the reason for Germany's support for the unification of Australia? Is it just because of the good German-Austrian relations?

"Arthur, I don't want to hide it. We are now in the final stages of negotiations with Russia, and the German-Russian alliance is about to become a reality. However, Russia did not fully believe in Germany's support for the Far East policy, and Australia was an important part of Germany's support for Russia's Far East policy. Wilhelm II pondered for a while, then explained: "The Russian side wants to understand Australia's attitude, and Arthur, you, may even decide the outcome of the German-Russian negotiations." ”

Arthur nodded. If that is the case, then it is understandable that Germany has decisively agreed to go further and support Australia.

Arthur did not expect that Australia would be so important to the German-Russian negotiations at present, and even be able to affect the outcome of the German-Russian negotiations and the situation in Europe.

Logically speaking, these were in fact the core secrets of Germany, and Arthur should not be told so casually.

But with Arthur going to Russia, the progress and process of the German-Russian negotiations will definitely be understood by Arthur.

By then, Arthur would still be aware of Australia's importance in the German-Russian negotiations and its impact on the situation in Europe.

Therefore, Wilhelm II did not intend to hide it, and treating him calmly could win Arthur's favor.

What's more, after several contacts, Wilhelm II also understood that Arthur was an ambitious man, not an ordinary teenager.

Australia's choice of a very different policy from Britain's in the Russo-Japanese War actually confirmed this view of Wilhelm II.

Germany has been so candid about providing more technical assistance and supporting the merger of Australia and New Zealand.

As for the British Empire, if Australia and New Zealand merge into a new kingdom, it will mean that Australia and New Zealand are completely out of the control of the British Empire.

Arthur would then be the king of the new kingdom, not a duke separated from the British Empire.

The British Empire's sovereignty over Australia would also be lost, and apart from the kinship that still existed, the British Empire and Australia would take completely different paths.

If the current British ruler was still Queen Victoria, William II believed that the British Empire would agree to the union of Australia and New Zealand, and Queen Victoria would even personally wish Arthur and attend Arthur's new coronation.

But alas, the current ruler of England is Edward VII, a miserly and selfish man.

At least in Wilhelm II's view, the British Empire's limited aid to Australia is a testament to this.

Wilhelm II was confident that Arthur would choose Germany, which it could give to Australia, both in terms of personal relations and national interests, so far more than the British Empire.

"If it is only to provide weapons and equipment and industrial products, Australia is of course willing to trade with Russia. But Australia's current military is still weak and has no intention of getting involved in disputes around the world. Arthur thought for a moment and replied.

What does the merger of Australia and New Zealand represent? It means that Arthur will personally form a new kingdom and will become the first ruler of a new kingdom.

Although the difference between the duke and the king is only one rank, in fact, the prestige and dignity brought by the title are definitely not something that can be described by words and words.

Although this new kingdom did not have sufficient legal principles, who would oppose it as long as it was recognized by the vast majority of the great powers in the world?

As long as time passes, under the subtle influence, everyone will also accept this new country, and will naturally accept Arthur, the new king.

In the absence of Australia's direct involvement in the dispute, Arthur was willing to agree to Germany's terms.

After all, Germany is giving practical benefits that can accelerate Australia's industrial and technological development.

Nothing is more powerful than Australia that makes Arthur more excited, and in this chaotic and turbulent era, the greater strength of the country he rules is the foundation of his dominance.

"Of course, Arthur. In the end, this is a European dispute, and Australia is far away in Oceania, so there is no need to get involved in it. If the German-Russian alliance could be realized, then a powerful German army would be able to level Paris and Versailles in a short time. If this day can be realized, I will hold a grand celebration at the Palace of Versailles and move the whole world with the strength of the German Empire! Wilhelm II said with a smile.

William II's initial purpose in wooing Australia was to allow Australia to harass the rear of the French colonies during the war phase and contain part of France's energy.

But if the German-Russian alliance can be realized, Germany will not have to worry about the problems of the Eastern Front, and will directly fight on a single front, using all the main forces to destroy the French army.

Doing so would significantly reduce the logistical pressure on the German army and give hope to Wilhelm II's idea of holding a celebration at Versailles.

In this way, it does not really matter whether Australia participates in the war or not. Wilhelm II was so confident in the German Empire's army that he could easily suppress the French army, even on a frontal battlefield.

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