"Your Majesty, before the war began, the empire had already begun to reserve a large amount of war capital. We did not hesitate to exchange various strategic materials with China with advanced technology. However, the consumption on the battlefield now exceeded our expectations. It is expected that
The strategic materials we are now stocking should be able to persist until mid-1913. If we save a little, we can persist until the end of 1913.
That is to say, if we cannot defeat the enemy before the next year, Germany will lose the war because of exhaustion of strategic materials!" said German Prime Minister Teobaden von Bateman Holwig. Although,
This result is unbearable, but it is indeed the case.
"Chief of the General Staff, can we win the war in two years?" asked Emperor William II of Germany.
"Your Majesty, the army will do its best!" Falkenhain replied. However, he could not give German Emperor William II a positive answer. If, at the beginning of the war, the German generals still believed in the German army.
Being able to defeat France quickly is just like Prussia quickly defeated the Second French Empire. But a few months later, everyone had to admit that the war had begun to transform into a protracted war. On the Western Front, it continued from northeastern France until
Belgium, when Yanzhong went to the sea, there were strong positions made of trenches and barbed wire everywhere. The fight between the two sides on such positions was not only very large losses in terms of military strength, but also quickly consumed materials. Falkenhein
There is no confidence to defeat a powerful opponent in two years
A trace of disappointment flashed in the eyes of Emperor William II, and then said: "Since the army is not sure to win within two years, we have to find a way to ensure the replenishment of strategic materials for the empire. What are you doing about this?"
"Your Majesty, we can ask the Chinese to increase the capacity of the Baghdad Railway. From the current perspective, the capacity of the Baghdad Railway has not reached its limit, and it can increase by about 50%!" Prime Minister Teobaden.
Feng.
Bateman.
Holvig said.
William II nodded and said, "The Prime Minister and China contacted them to increase their supply of materials to us!"
"Your Majesty, according to the information we have received, Britain and France have been eyeing the Baghdad Railway. The two countries have been persuading Turkey to join the Allies to fight. If Turkey joins the Allies, the Baghdad Railway will be completely cut off. This will make us worse.
. Therefore, I suggest that the empire should find a way to win over Turkey and let Turkey join the empire!" said Chief of Staff Falkenhein.
"Your Majesty, although we have a secret agreement with Turkey, Turkey has always wanted to remain neutral. Even if most of the generals in the Turkish Army are pro-Germany, it is not easy to get Turkey to join the empire to fight."
Holvig said with a frown.
"The government contacts Turkey as soon as possible can increase the bargaining chips for Turkey. For example, after the war, allow Turkey to restore the territory occupied by Russia and Turkey, etc. I believe that the Turkish government will agree to us!" German Emperor William II
Shi said.
"Yes, Your Majesty! I will meet with the Turkish Ambassador to Germany as soon as possible!" Prime Minister Holvig nodded.
"Where is Marshal Tirpitz's Navy? Can the navy break the British navy's blockade?" asked Emperor William II. He had high hopes for the German navy, even though the German navy had gradually lost its advantage over the British navy.
But he still hoped that the German Navy could create miracles. However, since the war started, the German Navy has been blocked in military ports and the Baltic Sea. Only some small warships, such as light cruisers and destroyers, can break through the blockade of the British Royal Navy at high speed and enter the
However, these small warships alone cannot cause substantial damage to the British Navy. If the German Navy can defeat the British Navy and restore Germany's maritime traffic line, then the problems that Germany faces now will be all
It was solved easily.
"His Majesty's Navy has not yet defeated the British Navy's strength. Our four Bavarian-class battleships will be in service in the spring and summer next year, about two months ahead of the British Navy's Elizabeth II class, battleships will be in service at that time,
We can use this time to launch a decisive battle against the British Navy. The Imperial Navy is more than 60% sure to win!" Tirpitz said. After all, the British Navy has much more battleships than the German Navy, even four.
After the Bavarian-class battleship was put into service, he was not sure of winning.
"Well, the decisive battle between the Navy and the British Navy will be prepared! But I hope the Navy can bring me surprises next year!" said Emperor William II of Germany. As long as the Navy can defeat the British Navy, obtain
Germany can obtain a large amount of strategic materials from China in the North Sea and even the Atlantic Ocean, and Germany does not have to worry about being dragged down by the war. With the combat power of the German army, as long as there is no problem in logistics support, it will eventually be able to defeat the British and French coalition forces.
Yes, DeWilliam II believes in this!
"Father, in fact, the problems we are facing now are easy to solve." Crown Prince William, who had been silent on the side, couldn't help but speak. After the war broke out, he commanded the Fifth Legion on the front line. Although, the Fifth Legion
The legion achieved great results in previous battles, but its own losses were not small. Therefore, in the end, the German Emperor William II transferred the Crown Prince William back to the country. Germany did not have so many troops to let the Crown Prince William take his own freedom.
consumption.
German Emperor William II glanced at Crown William, but did not organize his speech.
Crown Prince William seemed to feel the encouragement of William II, and then continued: "Although the European war situation has entered a stalemate, if external forces join in, it can easily break the existing balance. And this external force is China.
People. The Chinese Army has armed four million troops, and with China's huge population base and industrial level, it can mobilize more troops. As long as the Chinese invest two million or even more troops to attack Russia from the east,
The empire also sent large troops to attack Russia from the west, and we can destroy Russia. After defeating Russia, the empire was able to concentrate all its efforts against Britain and France, and even asked the Chinese to send troops into the European battlefield. As for the navy, the Chinese
There is a strong navy, but the Panama Canal has been blown up by the Americans and they cannot enter the Atlantic Ocean to fight. We can just ask the Chinese to put the navy into Europe and fight against Britain. If the Chinese navy cooperates, we can defeat Britain once we can
The Royal Navy, then, the victory of the war will be just around the corner!”
After Crown Prince William finished speaking, he found that everyone was not cheering for his proposal, which made him a little overwhelmed.
In fact, everyone is very clear that if China wants to, it can completely break the current deadlock in the European battlefield. However, everyone knows that China is not willing to intervene in the European battlefield, or intervene in the European battlefield too early. China has shown that their
The first goal is the United States, and it is necessary to ensure that other fronts will be opened after defeating the United States. This makes Germany very dissatisfied. However, to some extent, Germany does not want China to intervene in Europe. Once the Chinese army enters Europe for war
If this happens, China's influence will penetrate into Europe, which is unacceptable for Germany, which already regards Europe as its own territory.
"What do you think?" asked Emperor William II of Germany.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is thinking too simple. The Chinese are working hard to deal with the Americans, and their main forces are invested in the North American battlefield. On other fronts, they have taken a defensive move. If they want the Chinese to cooperate with the empire, they will not
Will agree!" Falkenhain said.
"Are we just watching the Chinese use this despicable and shameless method to consume the power of the empire?" Crown Prince William said angrily. He hopes to use China's strength to get Germany out of its current predicament, and also hopes that it will be possible to use China's strength to get rid of Germany's current predicament.
It can consume a lot of China's strength in the war, rather than Germany's strength.
"Okay, Fredrich, needless to say.
We want to consume the strength of the Chinese, and they also want to consume our strength. Therefore, they will not actively cooperate with us in fighting. The United States is also a powerful country. It is also in Germany's interests to let China fight hard with the United States.
!” William II said. In his opinion, it may not be easy for China to defeat the United States. The United States' industrial strength is stronger than Germany and is stronger than China, and the United States has a larger population than Germany
This made him very dissatisfied with China. Even if China defeated the United States, he might not suffer small losses. At that time, if Germany can defeat Britain and France first, Germany may be able to make more calm plans and seize more battles.
Benefit afterwards.
Crown Prince William had to shut up and stop saying anything more!
"Your Majesty, I think we can contact the Chinese. Even if China does not send troops to help us, it is still OK to ask them to help us a little. For example, increase the supply of strategic materials to the empire, blockade of India and Australia, and reduce these colonies
Providing all kinds of supplies to the UK is very beneficial to the empire!” Navy Minister Tirpitz suggested.
William II nodded and said, "Prime Minister, please contact China and make an imperial request to them, hoping that the strategic materials provided by China to the empire can be doubled. In addition, the empire supports China's efforts to India and
Australia launches an offensive!" Doing so can weaken Britain's war potential, and consume more of China's strength. Britain has armed a large number of troops in India and Australia!