The Rise of the Empire

"Are you kidding me? Let me sail with the High Seas Fleet? Isn't this funny? What am I going to do? Watch the whole process? Be a spectator or an overseer?" Looking at Tirpitz who personally conveyed the Kaiser's order, the prince I felt instantly messed up.

"The Marquis of Bismarck is in charge of diplomatic matters. From now on, all diplomatic matters have nothing to do with you. Even if there are problems later, you will be fine."

"The commander of the fleet is Lieutenant General von Boll. General Boll is responsible for the daily command and operation of the fleet, and you, as the representative of the German royal family, play the role of supervision and advice. Originally, we planned to let Prince Heinrich come. Assuming this role, but the prince is not in good health. And in the current navy, the only one who has experienced unexpected times is you, I hope you will not refuse." Tirpitz explained.

This William is really a friend, he knows how to think about his friends. After turning his head around a few times, the prince finally understood what the Kaiser was thinking. Now that he was replaced by Bismarck, it did not mean that the original policy had been changed. It's too shameful.... If the world sees Germany backing down because of a threat from Britain, what will happen to Germany in the future? Therefore, even if Bismarck is replaced, the tone of this matter will still not change.

Another thing that reassures the prince is that although the diplomacy has changed, the remaining things should be done. The German navy is still preparing to sail step by step, and the border is also on guard against France. What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? It's just a mouth. Germany at this time has a feeling of Roosevelt in history, with gentle words and a big stick in hand!

Moreover, with such a change, His Royal Highness will save a lot of trouble. If, that is to say, if this matter goes wrong one day, then Bismarck must be directly responsible for the blame. After all, he is responsible for the latter. It means that although the prince will still suffer some hardships, the stick will not fall on himself in the end. The Kaiser considered the past friendship and left a way out for the prince. Of course, as for Bismarck? Then I'm sorry, it can be regarded as squeezing out the last trace of residual value...

For the Kaiser's arrangement, the prince is still very grateful. After the appointment from above, he must act immediately. Therefore, on the night after receiving the order, the prince left Berlin and embarked on the express to the port of Kiel. . And in the special car, the prince received information from abroad!

After some communication, the Austro-Hungarian Empire decided to assume the responsibility of being an ally. The Austro-Hungarian Empire is preparing a transport fleet, saying that after the German fleet appeared on the Iberian Peninsula, the Austro-Hungarian Empire can undertake nearly 40% of the supplies Task. And because of the supplies from the Austro-Hungarian fleet, the pressure on the supply of the entire German fleet has dropped a lot. Moreover, the Austro-Hungarian Empire also stated that when necessary, the German fleet can go to Austria-Hungary's ports in the Mediterranean for maintenance and supplies.

The reaction of another ally made people very uncomfortable. The Italian government first clearly rejected the proposal to provide assistance to the German fleet. They also cited the special clauses concerning the United Kingdom when the Triple Alliance was signed. One of them was when the United Kingdom attacked Germany or Austria. Hungary, Italy will not assume the obligation to be an ally.......

And because of this, it may be regarded as leaving a hole for Italy to turn against the water in World War I, but what is this matter now? The British are just expressing their position verbally, and even the British themselves have never thought of doing it for real! Italy first put aside the relationship? Can such an ally be wanted?

Originally, the prince planned to give Italy a good hand,

See if you can get this guy to side with you at the start of the war, or stay neutral. The reason why the prince values ​​Italy so much is not because of the strength of the Italian army, but because of the strong navy.

If Italy can stand on the side of Austria-Hungary, let's not talk about the actual combat situation, at least on the surface, the Mediterranean Allies are superior! The combat effectiveness of the Italian and Austrian navies is stabilizing France! In order to balance the situation in the Mediterranean, Britain must divide its forces. This is very good news for Germany! But now it seems that in the absence of other external forces, Italy may go as it has in history...

There are many reasons for Italy's "surrender to the enemy". On the one hand, Italy itself belongs to the Communist Party, and whoever gives it more benefits will hang out with it. In history, France gave Italy some benefits on territorial issues, and after the victory , Italy also acquired a piece of land from Austria-Hungary. On the other hand, Italy and Austria-Hungary already have differences on the territorial issue and the Balkan issue. There are many contradictions within this alliance. Of course, the most fundamental problem may be that Italy is not optimistic about Germany and Austria.

For Italy, the prince must hate his teeth so much. Although the Italian army is really not good, it is not too much to say that it is too much, but the Italian navy is still possible, at least abolished the joint force-class battleship of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.... ... However, these things are beyond the prince’s control. What should come will eventually come. For the rebellious Italian, the prince will fight for it if he can, and suppress it if he can’t. Anyway, he will become an enemy sooner or later.

And if there are no major changes in history, then around 1910, Italy may have to attack Libya. At that time, the prince does not mind making a big news. Of course, it is still too early to talk about these things, and we have to look at the situation in Italy.

At the same time, in the Italian Royal Palace in Rome, King Umberto I of Italy and Prime Minister Luigi Pelux were also discussing this matter. Although they chose neutrality at the first time, this choice was nothing more than a For the time being, just like the first battle in history, the Italians are repeatedly weighing and considering how to maximize their own benefits!

"The British are already leaning towards France and Portugal, but in a short period of time, the British seem to be powerless. The Russians are neutral on the surface, but they value the fleet that is being built in Germany. The Russian Foreign Minister just issued a statement in the morning, and in the afternoon I negotiated with the German ambassador to Russia, hoping to order another warship. The Austro-Hungarian Empire and the United States are firmly on the side of the Germans. From the current point of view, the British and French sides seem to be at a disadvantage. Except for us, the world There are three big powers leaning toward Germany," Pelux said.

"So if this is the case, why don't we stand on the side of Germany? After all, there is an agreement between us, and we are allies with Germany." The Italian Prime Minister said a little puzzled.

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