In Berlin in August, when the climate is hot, the trees on both sides of Bodhi Street seem to be burned by the scorching sun. At this time, German Emperor William II and a group of ministers were waiting for the Berlin Palace.
News from China. When German Ambassador to China Lucas went to meet Wang Yuze on the evening of August 4, Beijing time, it was still 2 pm in Berlin time. After the German Emperor William II took a nap, the German officials all
Already arrived at the palace.
"Have Ambassador Lucas been sent back yet?" William II asked anxiously. Germany took the initiative to ask China for oil benefits from the Middle East, which made him a little confused. What would the Chinese emperor, who has always been strong, behaved.
Response. And he didn't dare to determine whether this would have an impact on the relationship between China and Germany.
"Your Majesty, there is no news yet. However, the Chinese have discovered super oil fields in the Middle East. They can't use so much oil at all. It should not be a problem to give some to us Germany. Although the Chinese have invested in the Middle East.
There is a lot of financial and manpower, but they are also facing threats from Britain and France. If we can help them, their situation will undoubtedly be much better!" said German Prime Minister Hornlohe Hillingsfist.
William II nodded, but if it were him, he would definitely not agree to other countries to share the interests belonging to Germany.
"Your Majesty, Germany lacks oil, we must prepare early. Now the imperial warships and cars consume a lot of oil. As we have more and more warships and cars, and civilian cars are also explosive.
Our demand for oil will grow in geometric multiples. Oil will become an important energy for the country, and the empire must find its own oil fields as soon as possible!" Navy Minister Alfred Von Tirpi
Zz suggested that the eight "Nassau-class" battleships of the German Navy are now, and the four built by Germany themselves still use coal-fired boilers. However, the four built by China use oil-fired boilers.
The gap is obvious. If it weren't for the trouble of replacing the boiler, Alfred von Tirpitz would have wanted to replace the first four "Nassau-class" battleships with oil-fired boilers.
"His Excellency Tirpitz said it very correctly. The Army has also begun to use trucks on a large scale instead of mules and horses, which has greatly improved the maneuverability of our troops, especially artillery units, which in wartime, for
We are very advantageous!" said the Chief of Staff of the German Army and the Imperial Marshal Count Alfred von Schrieffin.
The two people's views were deeply agreed by William II. However, Germany had no other energy except coal. All oil needed to be imported from abroad. If someone stuck in the neck during the war,
That would be bad.
"Your Majesty, I think we should establish oil reserves immediately and reserve as much as possible before the war breaks out. At that time, even if the war breaks out and our external relations are cut off, we will not be able to lose all of a sudden.
Oil is available!" Prime Minister Hornlohe Hirlingsfist suggested.
"This method is good! However, building oil reserves requires a lot of funds. However, the empire's finances are very tight now. Is there any extra money?" William II asked. Germany's financial resources were originally not as good as those of Britain.
In confrontation with the United Kingdom, there were more than 20 battleships and battlecruisers rebuilt by the German Navy, and hundreds of battleships were being built. These battleships were all gold-eating beasts, and they were directly used to control the battleships.
Germany's originally insufficient fiscal revenue was completely consumed. However, by this time, it was impossible for Germany to retreat and could only go all the way to the dark.
"So, we have to look at the Chinese response now! If the Chinese agree to let us share the oil interests in the Middle East, then the empire will be able to obtain a lot of oil!" Prime Minister Hornlohe Hillingsfist
Said.
"Will the Chinese agree?" William II was also a little confused.
"Father, China and the Empire have signed a secret agreement. Everyone is on the same boat. Even if the Chinese are dissatisfied, they will not refuse us!" Crown Prince William said. The last trip to China was given to him.
It was very shocking. He spent a month in China. Overall, he felt that although China could not catch up with Germany in terms of economy. However, China has too many populations and too large territory. It is just time for China to surpass Germany.
It's just a problem. Moreover, China's development in the military industry has made Crown William even more afraid. He knows that China and Germany are allies now, but if everyone's common enemy falls, China and Germany will be
He will fight against each other. Will Germany win at that time? At least, he is not confident now.
"Even allies will turn against each other for the sake of their interests. What's more, the secret agreement we signed with China does not have this obligation. China has exported us a lot of rare mineral resources.
It was already a great help to the empire!” William II sighed and said. To be honest, he was really a little jealous. If he had known that there was oil under the Middle East, Germany would have occupied it no matter what.
A place is here. You know, Germany has been trying to win over the Ottoman Empire and attempt to build a railway from Berlin to Baghdad. If Germany wants to intervene in the Middle East, it will have an advantage over China. However, they have done it too much, and China has discovered it in the Middle East.
Oil, Britain and France will definitely pay more attention to the Middle East, and it will be very difficult for other countries to intervene here. Therefore, Germany can only put its ideas on China.
"Your Majesty, I think the Chinese emperor is not a short-sighted person. China and Germany have lost their lips and teeth. If Germany fails, China will be unable to support it. Therefore, the best result for our two countries to unite!" Navy Minister Tirpi
Ts said that he had met the Chinese emperor Yuze and praised the young emperor.
William II nodded, but he had more thoughts. Now facing the common enemy, China and Germany will unite. But what if they win? Will China use oil to block Germany
What about his neck? You don’t have to think about this! This feeling of fate being controlled by others made him very dissatisfied.
At this time, a waiter walked in quickly.
"Your Majesty, the telegram from Beijing!"
William II quickly took the telegram and quickly browsed it. The telegram was not long and it was finished in just a few seconds. However, after reading it, his face was a little unfavorable.
"Your Majesty, what do you say in the telegram? Did the Chinese refuse?" asked Navy Minister Tirpitz.
"The Chinese refuse to invest in China's oil companies. However, they promise to open up oil supply to Germany at a price of 50% in the future. However, Germany must ensure that these oils can only be used in Germany and cannot be sold to other countries!
” said William II.
"Fifty percent of the price? This price is quite low. However, we still cannot control the oil fields that belong to us!" Prime Minister Hornlohe Hirlingsfist sighed.
"Your Majesty, since the Chinese do not agree, we cannot force it. The 50% price is already very good for Germany. We can take advantage of this opportunity to import more oil. As for the funding issue, we can go to the Chinese.
Don’t they covet some of our advanced technologies for loans? They can be sold to them. Winning the future war is the most important thing!" said Count Alfred von Schriefen, Chief of Staff of the German Army.
"Okay, reply to the Chinese, we agree with this condition. However, within next year, China must export at least 10 million tons of oil to Germany! We will hold it back for the main force of the British Navy!" said Emperor William II of Germany.
.
"Father, since the Chinese can exploit oil in the Persian Gulf, there may be oil in Iraq in the northern part of the Persian Gulf. We can use our relationship with the Ottoman Empire to try our luck. If we can find a large oil field
, that is the empire's own large oil field!" Crown Prince William suggested.
"Well! The government will find a way to implement it immediately! I hope God can bless you to find a large oil field!" said Emperor William II.
As the negotiations between China and Britain and France broke down, both sides began to increase troops to the Middle East. Whether in the Mediterranean or the northern Indian Ocean, the waterways became busy. Ships carrying soldiers and combat supplies were shuttled through the sea.
The pace of the battle seems to be getting closer and closer.
On August 15, the Saudi Kingdom declared war on the Hashem family in the Hanzhi area. Saudi prince Abdul Aziz led 30,000 Saudi troops to attack the Hanzhi area and officially began to unify the Arabian Peninsula.
war.
The predecessor of the Saudi Kingdom was the Neizhi Kingdom and the Hanzhi area along the Red Sea coast. They are the two main areas on the Arabian Peninsula. However, the Hanzhi area is relatively lucky and has not become a colony, although it has been penetrated by Britain very well.
, but he was still able to be independent and ruled by the Hashem family. After the establishment of the Saudi Kingdom, he set his sights on the Heizhi area. Of course, the Saudi Kingdom would not
Let it go. Moreover, after receiving the help of China, the Saudi Kingdom has just been established, but its strength has greatly exceeded that of the Hashem family. The rent of land along the Persian Gulf coast from China has made the Saudi Kingdom even more
Have enough wealth to launch this war to unify the Arabian Peninsula. (To be continued. Please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!)