Chapter 1371 Even Bismarck cannot stop him (Second update, please subscribe)
Author: Xiaoyu’s Destiny
Chapter 1371 Even Bismarck cannot stop him (Second update, please subscribe)
Peace or war?
We talk about "peace" everywhere - peace-loving Rome!
Britain made the most undignified request!
They thought we would give in... No!
The giant people cannot be destroyed by any test. They are not afraid of bloody war, no matter where the threat comes from.
His Majesty the Emperor has given permission to put the great Roman legions-the army and navy in a state of war. February 28th is set to be the first day of mobilization!
…
The German emperor authorized the ambassador to submit his credentials and asked us to lift our mobilization!
God can testify!
We were exercising our right to self-defense... Did they think we would be afraid? Afraid?
…We brought Prussia to shame in 1812 and 1813!
Now, it's just history repeating itself again!
…
War breaks out!
A pair of old hands were trembling, and the old man in the back seat of the car was looking out the window. The windows were filled with cheering people. Soldiers and people were waving the German tricolor flag and singing "Germany Above All".
This kind of passionate scene used to make people's blood boil, but now?
But it made the old man look a little scared, and even made his hands tremble involuntarily.
"Duke, we have arrived at the palace..."
Looking at the familiar palace outside the car window, the Duke of Lauenburg let out a long sigh. This was his first time coming here after being dismissed by the emperor five years ago.
Why did he come here today?
In order to persuade the emperor not to intervene in this war, the question is, will the emperor be willing?
Taking a deep breath, he got out of the car.
As soon as he stepped out of the car, someone said in surprise.
"It's Duke Bismarck!"
"It's Bismarck..."
Although he had been away from this place for several years, when Bismarck, the Duke of Lauenburg, and of course the direct founder of the German Empire, came here again, it immediately caused a sensation. Those who were singing the national anthem
Everyone looked with joy at the Duke who had brought glory to Germany time and time again.
"Duke."
The person who came to greet Bismarck was not a palace official, but the Imperial Prime Minister Claudewig Karl Victor. After he took office, the relationship between Germany and Britain became closer because of his expansionism and his advocacy of breaking the Franco-Russian-Austria pincer attack.
He and the British just hit it off.
With the support of the United Kingdom, Germany even obtained a Pacific colony last year, German New Guinea, which can be said to be Germany's largest colony. Moreover, it was given to Germany by the United Kingdom. The generosity of the United Kingdom is simply unprecedented.
When everyone in Germany was excited about Britain's generosity, only Bismarck said coldly.
"This is just a dog bone thrown by the British. He wants to use this bone in exchange for us to help them defend Australia!"
His remarks naturally angered Emperor William II again. After all, in the emperor's view, it was a great diplomatic victory.
Dog bones, if you are able, you can get one and come over and have a look.
Of course, neither the emperor nor Victor firmly refused to admit that the colony was a dog bone.
"Prime Minister, is your Majesty here?"
"His Majesty is summoning the British envoy."
Victor glanced at the old minister of the empire and said softly.
"Congress has decided that if Russia does not demobilize, we will mobilize the army!"
After a pause, Victor explained.
"This is for the benefit of Germany. We must break through the French and Russian attacks, and..."
"This is asking for death!"
Bismarck said directly.
"I advocated signing the Entente with Britain back then because of the close alliance between France and Russia after the alliance and marriage, so we needed to use the power of Britain to balance all this, rather than go to war with Russia and France for the interests of the British.
My friend, we cannot go to war with two countries at the same time..."
Facing Bismarck's reminder, Victor, the prime minister of the empire, said directly.
"But, Duke, we must face the reality that France, Russia and Austria are all enemies of us. If we don't use this opportunity to break all this, then we may face them alone in the future, at least for now..."
Victor said as he led Bismarck towards the palace.
"Now the British will guard the sea for us. We only need to use what we are best at - that is, the army, to attack the Russians and the French. Duke, we all know that Germany is located at the crossroads of Europe, surrounded by great powers.
Strategically at a disadvantage, it is easy to fall into the embarrassing situation of being attacked from both sides. If we do not take the initiative to break it, then one day they will take the initiative to attack us, and then what will we use to resist them?"
Victor's gaze first cast into the distance, then back, falling on Bismarck.
"Isn't this what you are worried about too? I remember when the "Four Emperors Alliance" was signed, you told everyone more than once that the environment faced by Germany is the most threatening in history, and we must consider how to break France
The alliance with Russia must deal with attacks from both the east and the west. Now is our only chance, not only a chance to win, but also a chance to realize our dreams."
dream?
What dream?
Build a Greater Germany!
This is every German's dream.
"This is the gift the British gave to His Majesty!"
Compared to the excitement of others, Bismarck was very calm despite his dreams.
"Besides Austria, where in the east? The whole of Poland? No, the British will be more generous. After all, they are generous to others. To Minsk? Kiev? Or even the entire Ukraine?"
It must be said that Bismarck's sense of smell was extremely keen. He identified the bait thrown by the British in one word, at least part of the bait.
"In addition to getting the coveted granary, we can also get large overseas colonies. As a country with an ever-increasing population, we need large plains to grow food for us. We need overseas colonies to provide us with supplies and house our surplus.
Population, and all of this can only be obtained through war, you listen..."
Pointing to the outside of the palace, Victor said.
"Why are everyone cheering? Are they cheering for military exploits? Yes, but they are also eager to expand and have colonies as vast as the French and the Ming Dynasty. We...Germany should also
Own a colony in the sun!"
Facing Victor's words, Bismarck suddenly understood at this moment that five years ago, he was not abandoned by Emperor Wilhelm II, but by Germany...by all Germans. They did not need a conservative
, the Prime Minister who is unwilling to expand, the Germans - from the emperor to the nobles, from the nobles to the soldiers, from the soldiers to the industrialists, from the industrialists to the workers, from the businessmen to the citizens, everyone is eager to expand, they are all eager to have vastness
The colony provides resources and resettles the population.
Looking at the thoughtful Duke, Victor asked.
"Duke, what are you thinking about?"
Bismarck did not answer. Suddenly, he found that he had been abandoned by the times.
"It seems that no one can stop the outbreak of this war now..."
(End of chapter)
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