Iron Germany

"Your Highness the Crown Prince doubts our allies based on his own personal conjectures. Isn't that a bit too arbitrary? At least for now, the Kingdom of Italy is still an ally of the Empire, and has not revealed any violation of the covenant. Therefore, doubting our allies like this Allies are wrong. If the news gets out, who would dare to form an alliance with the Empire in the future?" Little Maoqi's voice sounded.

After the last Lichu incident, the direct conflict between Xiao Maoqi and Qin Tian can be said to have become public. Although, both of them showed restraint. But in every imperial meeting, there will almost always be tit-for-tat remarks. Of course, most of the time it was Xiao Maoqi who was deliberately finding fault, but almost every time he was made ashamed and couldn't get down. If it wasn't for William II still trusting him, the position of chief of staff might have been replaced long ago.

Of course, William II may also be looking for an enemy for Qin Tian, ​​so as to prevent Qin Tian from expanding too quickly in the political territory of the empire. Now, Qin Tian has obtained the full support of the navy. If there was no little Maoqi, the army would all fall to Qin Tian. In this case, even the emperor William II would pose a considerable threat. And William II naturally didn't want to see this happen.

"Whether the Italians will betray us, no one can say for sure, and no one is sure. But, at least I think this possibility is very high. If we don't prepare early, once such a situation happens, for the empire It will be a major threat. If we can prepare early, once the Italians really betray us, we will not be messed up. Of course, if our guess is proved wrong in the end, for the empire It won't do too much harm." Qin Tian explained calmly, as if he wasn't angry because of Xiao Maoqi's questioning.

The other ministers, including William II, nodded repeatedly after hearing Qin Tian's words. It is undoubtedly necessary to take precautions in advance.

Little Moltke wanted to continue to refute, but was stopped by William II.

"Okay, let's deal with this issue according to Oscar's opinion. We still have to do our best to fight for the Kingdom of Italy. After all, Italy is also a first-class power. If it can fulfill the covenant, it will be a huge benefit to the empire. Help. At the same time, we must be prepared. Once the Italians really betray us, they cannot be caught off guard." William II finally decided. After all, it is very necessary for Germany to be prepared. Even if the Kingdom of Italy is wrongly blamed, it will not have any impact on Germany.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" replied all the ministers.

"Your Majesty, if the worst scenario that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said really happens, then the situation of the Empire will be even more difficult. I am afraid it will be difficult for us and the Austro-Hungarian Empire to resist the siege of Britain, France, Russia and the Kingdom of Italy." In particular, although the Austro-Hungarian Empire can be regarded as a big country, its national strength is limited, and its military power is even weaker. During the war, the help it can provide to the empire may be very limited. In this case, the empire will be under tremendous pressure " Prime Minister Bernhard von Bülow said with a serious face.

Wilhelm II's expression also became serious. If that was the case, wouldn't it be a challenge to all European powers with the power of Germany alone? No matter how arrogant William II was, he would not dare to boast of such a sea.

"Do you have any suggestions for this?" Wilhelm II asked.

"Your Majesty, since the situation is so unfavorable to us, can we find a way to avoid the outbreak of war?" Von Kidren Vacht suggested. Since there is no chance of winning the fight, let's not fight at all. In this way, the strength of the country can be preserved as much as possible.

William II shook his head: "The current situation is no longer decided by the empire. This war is already imminent and has to be waged. Even if the empire wants to avoid war, Britain, France, Russia and other countries will not Will agree. Of course, unless the empire agrees to the humiliating conditions they proposed, give up competing with them for hegemony, and give up challenging them. This is absolutely impossible for the empire to accept. The Germans would rather die in battle than live with it Live stealthily."

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the office became more dignified. Everyone can feel that a huge pressure is coming. For the current German Empire, there is no way out. Either fight desperately, even if the chances of winning are not great. Or just submit. However, it is obviously impossible for them to choose to submit. Therefore, there are only two paths left.

"Oscar, what do you think about this?" William II asked.

"Father, the current situation is indeed very unfavorable to us. However, if we can prepare as much as possible for this war, we may not have no chance of winning. The military power of the empire, at least no country can Fight against the empire alone. Only by uniting can we fight against the empire. Therefore, if we prepare for the battle with all our strength from now on, we will definitely have a chance of winning." Qin Tian said.

"That's right, His Royal Highness is right. It's not the most pessimistic moment yet. Although our enemies are strong, our strength is definitely not weak. As long as we can, the army and navy are ready. Once we can Defeat the enemy on the battlefield, and we still have a chance of victory!" said Wilhelm II.

As the emperor of the empire, he certainly cannot be discouraged. If even he, the emperor, gave up hope, then this battle would probably end before it even started.

"The Imperial Navy has been making full preparations for battle. Our 'Nassau-class' battleship will soon be completed. The outfitting of the 'Blücher-class' battlecruiser has also begun, and it is expected to be ready in the middle of next year. Completed. And our "Helgoland-class" battleships have also started construction. These are more powerful main battleships than the British battleships. As long as we can continuously equip more new battleships, We will definitely not be inferior to the British Navy. In future decisive battles, as long as we can defeat the British Navy, the Empire will not be easily defeated!" Marshal Earl Tirpitz is full of confidence in the future war.

"The combat power of the Imperial Army has always been the best in the world. Even if Britain, France and Russia unite, they will not be able to defeat us!" Minister of War von Falkenhain looked proud.