Chapter 165： The Eve of the War (for collection)

Germany's industry has developed very fast, and now it has surpassed Britain and France, and has become an industrial power second only to the United States. Moreover, in terms of technology, it is fully ahead of the United States. There is no doubt that Germany is the number one industrial power in the world.

But it is a pity that as Germany's industrial output value increases, so does the market they need. Although Germany has a population of more than 60 million, this market still cannot satisfy the development of German industry. Although the markets in European countries are large, this market has long been saturated. Moreover, the existence of tariff barriers between countries greatly restricted Germany's industrial development.

In order to obtain a larger market, Germany can only expand overseas. But it is a pity that after Germany completed its reunification and then rose, the whole world has long been divided up by Britain, France and other countries. After Germany's participation, it only got a little crooked melon and cracked dates, which could not meet Germany's industrial development needs at all. In the colonies of other countries, German products cannot enter. This also makes Germany obviously have better products than Britain and France, but they cannot sell them. On the other hand, countries such as Britain and France can rely on the colonial market to obtain huge profits even for inferior goods produced with backward technology.

This is naturally extremely unfair to Germany. This is the main reason why the world war broke out. In the absence of a way to obtain a broader market, Germany can only use force to change all this. As long as Germany can defeat Britain and France in the war, it will be able to destroy the world colonial system they established and gain more colonies and markets. As a result, the bottleneck that has been restricting the development of German industry naturally no longer exists. And Germany's industry will also usher in a blowout development. This will make Germany a stronger industrial country and surpass the United States, which is not impossible.

The Eastern Empire with a huge population is also a vast market that Germany covets. However, because of the late participation, Germany's influence in the Eastern Empire is also very low. But William II has always hoped to develop in the Eastern Empire. Now, Qin Tian directly proposes to give up the Blue Island. Doesn't this mean that William II's plan will come to naught?

The other ministers also looked at Qin Tian, ​​wondering why he made such a suggestion. After all, this is clearly not good for Germany. They were also very puzzled, wondering why Qin Tian, ​​who was always smart, would make such a suggestion that obviously didn't please William II. Although Qin Tian's crown prince status has become more and more stable, it does not mean that he can do whatever he wants.

"Oscar, tell me your reason!" William II said with a cold face.

"Father, you should be aware of the existence of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. Once we start a war with the British, the Japanese will definitely take the opportunity to attack Lan Island. They have always coveted Lan Island. It's just that we are afraid of the power of the empire and dare not act rashly. Once the war breaks out, all the power of the empire will be dragged to Europe. This will undoubtedly make the Japanese * boldly attack Blue Island. With our strength in Blue Island, We simply can’t defend there. Instead of losing strength there, it’s better to give up as soon as possible, which can further save our strength!” Qin Tian said.

Although he felt a little unwilling, William II had to admit that what Qin Tian said made sense.

"Your Majesty, although Japan is a small country, they have already become one of the world's great powers. They have defeated the Eastern Empire and Russia successively, and have strong military strength. Their navy is also developing rapidly. If they If we attack Blue Island, our Pacific Fleet and the troops stationed on Blue Island will not be able to resist their attack at all. Therefore, the suggestion of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is worth considering!" Marshal Earl Tirpitz said.

"This is just your Highness's guess. Japan may not have the guts to attack Blue Island. No matter how bad it is, we can send reinforcements to Blue Island to increase its strength. The fortress we have painstakingly built is not so easy to break through." Yes." Xiao Moqi retorted.

"Never underestimate the ambitions of those dwarfs. They have developed from a small country to one of the world's great powers. Their strong ambitions have played a huge role. Besides, Blue Island is too far away from us. Even if it is to send reinforcements, how many can be dispatched? It is always too far away!" Von Falkenhain also said.

"Hmph! Even if the Japanese really dare to do that, after we win the war, they will obediently spit out the blue island!" Little Maoqi said.

"Even so, our loss is already irreparable. Besides, even after we win this war, the center of gravity of the future empire will still have to be on the Atlantic Ocean. After all, on the other side of the ocean, there is an extremely powerful country. They will become the next main opponent of the empire." Qin Tian said.

King William II remained silent, although emotionally it was somewhat unacceptable. However, his rationality told him that abandoning the Blue Island was still very beneficial to the German Empire.

After thinking for a few minutes, William II said: "Okay, according to Oscar's intention, return the Blue Island to the Eastern Empire!"

"Yes, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Bernhard von Bülow and Foreign Minister von Kidren Wacht replied. Naturally, it would be better for the government to come forward with this matter.

Qin Tian also heaved a sigh of relief, finally solved this problem.

Germany's voluntary abandonment of Blue Island shocked all countries in the world, especially the Japanese, who were even more dissatisfied. They originally planned to wait until the war broke out, and take the opportunity to launch an attack on Blue Island to further expand the territory of the Eastern Empire. But now all their plans are in vain.

Britain, France and other countries are also more vigilant. Because Germany's approach, no matter how you look at it, is shrinking the front line and preparing for future wars! This also made the two countries speed up their preparations for war.

Time passed bit by bit, and soon entered 1914. Qin Tian has also been busier this year. Personally urge the navy and the army that you can influence to strengthen training and combat readiness.

No one knows, if history does not change, the war will break out this year. Although Qin Tian is not sure whether it will develop according to the original historical trajectory, it is always right to prepare in advance.

When Qin Tian learned that in June 1914, the Austro-Hungarian Empire would hold an exercise in Bosnia, he knew that what was supposed to come had finally come!