From the establishment of the empire to the present, in just over a decade, the empire has developed from a backward country to the world's number one industrial power and world overlord. [In the past ten years, the empire encountered countless strong enemies. But in the end, the empire defeated those enemies and won the victory. Even if the Prussian Kingdom annexed the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it would become a new superpower. However, the empire was still confident of defeating them.

When the Istanbul Peace Conference sent the news back to the country, even though it was already late at night, Long Yufei summoned General Sun Hao, Chief of Staff and General Luo Hongtao, Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

"The Prussians caught us off guard! I didn't expect that they were so bold that they dared to swallow the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire, and they were not afraid of bloating their stomachs!" Long Yufei sighed a little. The current history is completely different from the history he knew, because the appearance of his little butterfly has long been changed beyond recognition and has developed rapidly in an unknown direction. Fortunately, the empire is very powerful now. Even if it is no longer the history he knows, it can still crush those enemies with the powerful power of the empire.

"Yes, Your Majesty! The Prussians have been taking a gamble this time. They will actually annex the Austro-Hungarian Empire under such circumstances. It is obvious that they were forced to aggravate their power by us. Therefore, they desperately wanted to strengthen their strength so that they could fight against the empire in the future!" General Sun Hao, chief of staff, said. Although, even after the Prussian Kingdom annexed the Austro-Hungarian Empire, their strength was still very different from that of the empire. Especially in terms of population, it was only one-fifth of the empire. However, the empire was too far away from Europe. It would be very difficult for the empire to send the powerful military power to Europe. This made the Prussians occupy the right time, place, people and people. The next war would probably not be easy to fight. In addition, the empire's military deployment in Europe would probably have to be readjusted.

"Aren't these Prussians worried that we would use this as an excuse to start a war with them?" Long Yufei was speechless.

"Your Majesty, according to the information we have received, the Prussians annexed the Austro-Hungarian Empire after they received the support of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. With the support of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, the empire did not dare to start the war easily." said General Luo Hongtao, Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

Long Yufei nodded. If the Prussian Kingdom and the Ottoman Turkish Empire join forces, it would be a big trouble. Even if the Empire can win the war, the price will not be too small. What's more, the war has just ended, and the people of the Empire are also looking forward to peace. If the war starts again at this time, it will inevitably lead to the people of the Empire. Therefore, the Empire can only take other measures.

"What exactly do they want to do in the Ottoman Turkish Empire? Do they really dare to be determined to go against the empire?" Long Yufei asked. After all, he was about to marry Abdul Maijid I's twin princess, but the Ottoman Turkish Empire suddenly made such a move. Isn't this intentional destruction of the relationship between the two countries?

"Your Majesty, the Ottoman Turkish Empire must have its own ambitions. However, facing the two great powers of the Empire and the Prussian Kingdom, they know that they cannot fight against us. However, this does not mean that they will not make small moves behind their backs. Supporting the Prussian Kingdom will make the Prussian Kingdom stronger so that they can fight against the empire. This is what they think. To put it bluntly, the Ottoman Turkish Empire just wants to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. After we are exhausted from fighting with the Prussian Kingdom, we will come out to clean up the mess. If possible, fight for world hegemony!" General Sun Hao said. In fact, this move of the Ottoman Turkish Empire is not very clever, and its purpose is also obvious.

"Damn Turks. However, they are overestimating their strength. In terms of their backward industries, even if we fight with the Prussians to the end, the remaining power is enough to kill them. It is absolutely impossible to get a bargain!" Long Yufei said disdainfully. The Ottoman Turkish Empire did not have the potential to become a world hegemon. At most, they would just be a world-class power. Originally, Long Yufei was only interested in the land of the Ottoman Turkish Empire on the coast of the Persian Gulf. But now, since the Ottoman Turkish Empire is seeking death by itself, the empire will no longer have to hold back. A disintegrated Ottoman Turkish Empire is more conducive to the empire's control over the Middle East. In addition, it is also conducive to the empire's seizing oil and gas resources in the Middle East.

"Your Majesty, after the Prussians annexed the Austro-Hungarian Empire, their strength will increase greatly. We may have to increase our military deployment in Europe next!" General Sun Hao said. Although the empire has two allies in Europe, with the strength of the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium, even if they are tied together, they are not an opponent of the Kingdom of Prussia, let alone after the annexed the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the strength of the Kingdom of Prussia will become even more terrifying. If the empire does not increase its military power in Europe, the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium may not last long.

"Well! The empire's military deployment in Europe must be strengthened. The General Staff will formulate a plan!" Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" General Sun Hao nodded.

After this peace meeting, the empire began to deploy troops in Europe. In order to resist the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire was established later, the empire directly deployed an army in the Kingdom of Belgium. An army was also deployed on the land north of the Pyrenees in the Kingdom of Spain. In addition, an army deployed by the empire in overseas provinces, the empire deployed more than 500,000 troops in Europe.

In addition, the Imperial Navy will also deploy heavy troops in Europe. The Imperial Fleet will be responsible for the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The Imperial Fleet will be responsible for the Atlantic and Mediterranean.

With the military strength of the empire's allies, the empire will encircle the Prussian Kingdom in Europe. Once the war breaks out, the empire's powerful army will march from two directions to Europe. One direction is to advance from Eastern Europe to Western Europe, and the other direction is to land directly in Western Europe through sea and attack the Prussian Kingdom on both sides.

Of course, to do all this, the empire must be more prepared. Not to mention, the transportation facilities between new territories in the empire that have never been built in Eastern Europe must be fully built. The Siberian Railway and the Central Asian Railway need to be built, as well as a dense highway network, etc.

"The Military Intelligence Bureau will also strengthen the intelligence collection of the Prussian Kingdom. In addition, we will find ways to rescue Franz Joseph I, the king of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In this way, when we go to war with the Prussians in the future, we will have an extra card in our hands!" Long Yufei said.

Although Franz Joseph I had been abolished, he still had a great influence in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If he could form an exiled government in China, it would undoubtedly be an inspiration for the resistance forces of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

"Your Majesty, although the Prussians did not kill Franz and Joseph I, they were very strict in their guards. It would be very difficult for the empire to rescue him!" General Luo Hongtao, Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, said with a frown.

"Do your best!" Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Luo Hongtao nodded.

"The General Staff, the Imperial Army's post-war planning, will also begin preparations," said Long Yufei.

During this world war, the Imperial Army formed a total of 24 armies, with a total strength of nearly five million. Once the war is over, the Imperial Army's strength may be reduced a little. In addition, the new weapons and equipment that Long Yufei is concerned about will be successively tested and equipped with troops, such as tanks, armored vehicles and aircraft. Therefore, the Imperial Army needs to be re-planned.

"Yes, your Majesty!" General Sun Hao, Chief of Staff, nodded. When the war just ended, the cabinet asked the army to carry out a major disarmament. However, the General Staff obviously did not want to lay off too many troops. Since ancient times, conflicts have arisen between civil servants and military generals. However, under the reconciliation of Long Yufei, the conflicts between the military and the cabinet have not reached an irreconcilable level.

"In addition, the Imperial Navy must also speed up the construction plan. After selling two-thirds of the warships, the Imperial Navy's strength has declined very quickly!" Long Yufei said. However, Long Yufei did not regret that the Imperial Navy obtained a total of more than 200 million yuan in profits by selling those old warships. With this funding, the Imperial Navy can completely rebuild a powerful fleet. With the original investment of the Imperial Navy, the Imperial Navy will soon start building warships on a large scale.

"Yes, Your Majesty. All new types of warships in the Navy are about to be completed. It is expected that construction will begin at the beginning of next year. Two years later, a large number of warships will be put into service in the Imperial Navy." General Sun Hao said.

Long Yufei nodded and said nothing more. Although the rapid rise of the Prussian Kingdom posed a great threat to the empire, this may not be an opportunity for rapid development for the empire. Due to the threat from the Prussians, the empire did not dare to slack off for a moment. Only in this way can the empire defend the hard-won world hegemony.

Long Yufei knew that the enemy was very powerful and the empire's weaknesses. But he believed that the empire could also win in future wars! (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!

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