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It has to be said that Archduke Ferdinand was very ambitious. He not only wanted to obtain a loan from China, but also wanted to obtain a series of advanced weapons from China! The loan does not matter. With China's current financial resources, it can provide a certain amount of money to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Quantity loans are absolutely possible! However, if advanced weapons, especially those that have just begun to be installed by China’s army, navy and air force, are to be exported to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, then
It’s impossible! If nothing else, the leaking issue alone was enough for Emperor Wang Yuze to veto the deal! The Austro-Hungarian Empire was simply undefended to the Germans. If China used its most advanced weapons
Exported to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, I am afraid that the Germans will be able to obtain detailed information on these weapons the next day, and the Chinese army will lose its advantage in weapons on the battlefield in the future!
"His Royal Highness, regarding the issue of loans, the Austro-Hungarian government can discuss with the imperial government! I believe that if the Austro-Hungarian Empire is indeed in financial difficulties, the imperial government is willing to lend a helping hand! As for the issue of arms sales, the Austro-Hungarian government
The empire still needs to contact the imperial government and military! I can't make the decision on this!"
The Crown Prince Wang Zirui said. Since it was difficult to refuse on the spot, Wang Zirui had to push it to the imperial government and military. If the Austro-Hungarian Empire wanted to purchase ordinary weapons, he could still make the decision, but for those advanced weapons, I am afraid the empire would have to let the
The emperor Wang Yuze just nodded! And Wang Zirui, who knew Wang Yuze's temper well, knew that this was almost impossible!
A trace of disappointment flashed in Archduke Ferdinand's eyes. He knew that it would be very difficult for the Austro-Hungarian Empire to buy China's advanced weapons. Especially the most advanced weapons of China's army, navy and air force. That was even more impossible! Ordinary weapons, Austrian weapons
The Hungarian Empire’s own arsenals were able to produce them, and the quality was among the best in the world. But tanks, aircraft and aircraft carriers, the Austro-Hungarian Empire
It's a bit difficult! A few years ago, the Austro-Hungarian Empire purchased a large number of T5 'Cheetah' medium tanks, T4 'Wolf' light tanks and Z4 wheeled armored vehicles from China. But in the past few years, the Austro-Hungarian Empire has only been able to
They are just imitations of these tanks and armored vehicles. The quality is not as good as those imported from China, and some key equipment, such as engines, have to be imported from China.
That's it! The same goes for the Austro-Hungarian Air Force. The F5 'Haitongqing' fighter jet that China exported to the Austro-Hungarian Empire can be copied by the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but the engine needs to be imported from China. As for the Austro-Hungarian Navy, although it has been a few years
The former Austro-Hungarian Empire spent huge sums of money to order a number of battleships from China, forming a world-class navy! However, several ships of the German Navy
After the aircraft carrier was put into service, the Austro-Hungarian Navy quickly fell to the second-rate in the world. The Austro-Hungarian Navy also wanted to build its own aircraft carrier, but it had no experience and lacked funds. At the same time, Archduke Ferdinand was also afraid of spending money to build an aircraft carrier later.
The performance is poor. Therefore, the Austro-Hungarian Empire wants to order several aircraft carriers from China. However, China has never let go!
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is very sincere! Facing the threat from Germany, we really need some advanced weapons to enhance our military strength! Otherwise, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is likely to be unable to withstand the threat from Germany.
We have no choice but to make certain decisions!" said Mario Weber, Prime Minister of the Austro-Hungarian Empire!
"How the Austro-Hungarian Empire chooses is your own right! As for arms sales, it is indeed not ours to decide!" Chinese Foreign Minister Gu Weijun said. The words of Austria-Hungary Prime Minister Mario Weber just now are obviously threatening China.
"Okay, let's put aside the issue of arms sales for now! Your Royal Highness, if the Austro-Hungarian Empire is invaded by Germany one day, how will China prepare to support us?" Archduke Ferdinand asked. Compared with before
Of those questions, this is the most substantive question!
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, if Germany really dares to invade the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it will undoubtedly destroy world peace. China will never stand idly by!" Wang Zirui, the Crown Prince of China, said firmly! Before visiting the Austro-Hungarian Empire, China studied
What kind of questions might the Austro-Hungarian Empire raise? One of the important issues is for China and the Austro-Hungarian Empire to unite to deal with Germany, and the Crown Prince Wang Zirui has also received some authorization to give some definite answers to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
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"His Royal Highness, does China have a definite plan?" Archduke Ferdinand asked. Just a few empty words obviously cannot reassure him and the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire! If the Chinese regret it by then, then Austria-Hungary will
The Hungarian Empire is doomed!
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince! If the Austro-Hungarian Empire is attacked by Germany, China will immediately initiate mediation and issue a warning to Germany, asking Germany to withdraw its troops! If Germany ignores it, within three days, the troops deployed by the Empire in the Mediterranean will be deployed to attack
German attack! The Chinese Air Force will take off fighter planes to bomb the German army and targets in Germany! At the same time, the Imperial
The Imperial Navy will also block Germany's coastline and cut off Germany's external communications! Moreover, the Empire will dispatch an army to the Austro-Hungarian Empire to support the Austro-Hungarian Empire's war with Germany! Within a month at most, the Empire will invest two troops into the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
A group army, that is, 400,000 troops! This means that a new world war will break out!" Wang Zirui said!
Archduke Ferdinand and Prime Minister Mario Weber both widened their eyes and looked at Wang Zirui in surprise! They did not expect that he would give such an answer! If the Austro-Hungarian Empire was attacked by Germany, China would actually send out troops to attack directly.
Germany, assist the Austro-Hungarian Empire in starting a war with Germany!
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, is this China's security commitment to the Austro-Hungarian Empire?" Archduke Ferdinand asked.
"Your Highness, Crown Prince, you can understand this! In a word, if Germany invades the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it will be equivalent to the outbreak of another world war. China will fight Germany with all its strength and support the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" Wang Zirui said with certainty!
Archduke Ferdinand and Prime Minister Mario Weber looked at each other. China was actually willing to make security commitments to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This was a great thing for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It basically gave them a talisman.
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"Your Highness the Crown Prince, can the Austro-Hungarian Empire sign an alliance treaty with China to clarify the relationship between our two countries?" said Mario Weber, Prime Minister of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"Sign the Treaty of Alliance? Then, Your Excellency, Prime Minister, when the time comes, the Austro-Hungarian Empire will be isolated by the entire Europe and even the Western world! Are you ready for this?" Chinese Foreign Minister Gu Weijun asked.
Suddenly, Archduke Ferdinand and Prime Minister Mario Weber were stunned. They also understood this problem! After all, the Austro-Hungarian Empire was a European country, inseparable from the Western world! And it was the most powerful country in the Western world after Germany.
!If the Austro-Hungarian Empire openly forms a military alliance with China, then the Austro-Hungarian Empire will be surrounded by enemies throughout Europe
Watch! If the Austro-Hungarian Empire just wants to ensure its own security and is willing to be the third most powerful country in the world, then that’s it! However, the Austro-Hungarian Empire also has its own ambitions. They want to become a world-class powerful country.
Even if he is the leader of the Western world, if he is hostile to the European countries, then their wishes will be in vain!
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I believe that China and the Austro-Hungarian Empire can sign a secret treaty! If the Austro-Hungarian Empire is attacked by Germany, China will declare war on Germany and spare no effort to help the Austro-Hungarian Empire! If Germany does not attack Austria-Hungary
Empire, then our two countries will continue to maintain close cooperative relations!" Archduke Ferdinand said!
After Wang Zirui heard this, there was a smile on the corner of his mouth. What is the Austro-Hungarian Empire? It wants to be a "biozi" and also build a chastity memorial arch? The Austro-Hungarian Empire not only wants to get China's security guarantee and leave a way out for itself, but at the same time
We are also afraid of being isolated by the European world and will not truly unite with China unless we have to!
"His Royal Highness, China and the Austro-Hungarian Empire can sign a secret treaty! If the Austro-Hungarian Empire is attacked by Germany, China will declare war on the Austro-Hungarian Empire! However, if the Austro-Hungarian Empire goes to war with a country other than Germany, China will remain neutral!
"Wang Zirui said!
Archduke Ferdinand hesitated and nodded. This is exactly what he wanted! Facing the threat from Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire needed protection from China! In other words, it was a security commitment from China that enabled him and the Austro-Hungarian Empire to
Peace of mind!
"Then, let's sign this secret agreement!" Prime Minister Mario Weber said with a smile!
This secret treaty was not long. It took both sides half an hour to draw up the treaty! The treaty stipulated that China and the Austro-Hungarian Empire would form a close alliance and cooperate with each other! Once China was attacked by Germany, the Austro-Hungarian Empire
It will declare war on Germany and attack Germany with all its strength! Once the Austro-Hungarian Empire is attacked by Germany, China will also declare war on Germany and fully assist the Austro-Hungarian Empire! If China or the Austro-Hungarian Empire goes to war with other countries other than Germany, then,
Both sides will have the power to remain neutral!
When the Crown Prince of China, Wang Zirui, and the Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Ferdinand, signed the secret treaty, China and the Austro-Hungarian Empire formally formed a secret military alliance! However, this military alliance was only effective against Germany!
After finishing their secret talks with Archduke Ferdinand, Wang Zirui and Gu Weijun left the Belvedere Palace directly and returned to the Chinese Embassy in the Austro-Hungarian Empire!
"Your Highness, are we too cheap of the Austro-Hungarian Empire?" Foreign Minister Gu Weijun asked.
"Master Gu, if the Austro-Hungarian Empire is not given a security guarantee, will Archduke Ferdinand dare to fight against Germany to the end?" Wang Zirui said with a smile!