Halldan's voice was not loud, and there was even a strange bitterness and paleness. However, Bilo on the opposite side heard it in his ears, it was like lightning and thunder, and gold and iron were fighting.

What is completely different from the records in later history books compiled by the English academic community and widely accepted by non-English elites is that the Second German Empire, which rose on the land of Central and Europe, and its disabled but young and strong Emperor William, never had the slightest idea of ​​conquering the world. Whether it was the "world policy" promoted by Germany or the "obtaining land under the sun" proposed by the German emperor, its essence is that an emerging imperialist country exported its trade and will to the world, through overseas trade and

Colonial plundering to enrich and strengthen itself - this is no essential difference from the so-called "glorious spokespersons of justice" in historical records with distinct stereotypes. It did in the 17th and 19th centuries! After entering the late 19th century, it felt that its development had been deeply feared by Germany from the other side of the strait. Its only strategic focus was to form an alliance with Britain; and Tirpitz's great naval plan was the only way to talk to Britain, an old robber who had both hands covered with blood and believed in the laws of the jungle.

When he heard Halldan make a promise and open the door to Germany to take charge of Europe, no matter how firm Bilo's mind is, he couldn't help but feel a brief loss. However, he had been accused of the prime minister for nearly seven years and had already seen many battles. After careful savoring, he immediately discovered the traps and flaws in Halldan's seemingly beautiful promise.

First of all, the promise given by Britain to remain neutral in the European war, and the two unhelpful promises were only applicable to France's active attack on Germany; this means that if Germany took the lead in lifting a butcher knife against France, then Germany would also face the risk of going to war with Britain. However, the current situation is that Germany is strong and France is weak, and France is far lower than Germany in terms of total population and average national income. In this case, Germany's confidence in launching a war is obviously much stronger than France. The group of Prussian officers with fanatical nationalist ideas dreamed that the Teutonic soldiers' leather boots once again set foot on the bustling and rich Champs-Elysées, recreating the supreme glory of capturing the French Emperor Napoleon III in the 1870 French-Prussian War.

If Germany signed this agreement with Britain, it would be a huge restriction of the choices Germany could take on the issue of France. Because Britain's neutral position in the European war is only applicable to Germany's active attack by France: this means that once a fierce dispute between Germany and France breaks out of a fierce dispute that is difficult to resolve. In order to ensure that Britain, a very important weight, does not join the French side to fight, Germany will hardly use preemptive force to resolve the problem with France. Even if it is indirectly threatened to war against France and forced its concessions, Germany will also be difficult to work, because the French also know that the Germans will almost never take huge risks to take the initiative to pull themselves out.

The sword is facing each other! It is not difficult to understand behind this seemingly illogical situation: when Britain did not sign a neutral agreement with Germany, given that Britain and France already had an alliance agreement first, Germany was completely like a barefoot and not afraid of giving up with a broken can with shoes. No matter how bad the situation is, it is just a word of death. Once the "diplomatic property" that Britain promises to be neutral, Germany will inevitably protect it carefully like a beggar who picked up a wallet, for fear that this hard-won agreement will turn into a bubble because of its temporary recklessness, allowing itself to return to the previous situation of fighting the whole world with its own strength. You must know that the decision-making level of the German government did not want a war with Britain from the beginning!

In addition, there is another trap in the temptation thrown by Halldan, which is to let the German Navy accept the 2-to-1 ratio of the main battleships between Britain and Germany. It is obvious that Halldan is using the British attitude to blackmail Bilo: Do ​​you want to form an alliance with me? Do you want to not be blocked in the war and be able to use the ocean freely to transfusion blood for the empire like in peacetime? Then give up the fleet! If you don’t give up the fleet, I won’t form a non-aggressive alliance with you. As for whether your fleet is an enemy of me, it has nothing to do with me!

Therefore, the suggestion made by Halldan appears to be a compromise that the British Empire had to make against Germany when it could not stop Germany from rising, but in fact it was a hidden secret of extremely cunning and sinister intentions. If Bilo accepted all the proposals of Halldan, the British would wake up in their dreams.

Under the current situation, as long as the French authorities' brains have not been kicked by donkeys, it will be impossible to overestimate themselves to launch a war of revenge against the German-Austrian alliance, which is much stronger than them. The promise made by Britain to "stay neutral after Germany was attacked by France" has actually become empty text. Once Germany cherishes the results of the promise of neutrality in the UK and does not choose to take the initiative to attack France, it will inevitably make Russia lose its power due to the great weakening of the Far East and become a loss of power due to the great weakening of Russia in the Far East.

The European continent returned to a relatively balanced stable state - and this is exactly what Britain, which advocated continental balance, dreamed of! In this way, Britain not only avoided the situation where Napoleon dominated Europe 100 years ago, but also allowed them to continue to play the important role of the "offshore balancer" in European affairs for hundreds of years. As long as Russia gradually recovered from the failure of the Far East and reined over Germany in the east, everything on land would be easy.

In addition, Britain, which reached an agreement with Germany, will also gain a relatively stable maritime pattern. Reducing to a German fleet of only half the size of Britain will only become a trouble for the Royal Navy and far from posing a threat. If the dreadnought competition is carried out normally, the UK will not only not be able to form an absolute advantage of 2-1 against the German Navy, but it will even chase the number of main ships on both sides to 4-3. Not to mention that the British finance will still face a huge pressure deficit during the period. More importantly, once Germany gives up its might, it will be a long-term and arduous task. Not to mention that the British finance will face a huge pressure deficit. More importantly, once Germany gives up its power, it will be a long-term and arduous task. Not to mention that the British finance will face a huge pressure deficit. More importantly, the United States will give up its power.

If the British fleet is threatening, it will lose the qualification to have a high degree of dialogue with Britain; at that time, will the UK still tolerate that the number of this naval battleship is only half of its own, but the total economic and industrial volume is far above it, and it is still unknown to breathe tomorrow's air with countries that are widely competing for overseas markets around the world! Once the UK makes the decision to eradicate Germany, the comparison of the strength of the British and German naval forces, which has become hugely different due to the settlement treaty, will undoubtedly greatly reduce the risks and pressure that Britain has to bear to launch a war.

In other words, what Britain paid was only a neutral treaty in the text, but it was exchanged for the rebalancing of the situation in Europe and the re-stabilization of maritime advantages. This neutral treaty could still be torn down at any time after the strength of both sides changed! Germany, who signed this treaty, would lose his wife and soldiers, and put all the results of his previous decades of struggle to break the world blockade!

This strategic game of tearing bridges and pulling ladders across the river is the main melody played in the symphony of great power diplomacy in this era!

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Looking at the sad and bitter look in front of him, like a British Army Minister who was forced to hand over most of his begging income to a gangster, Bilo couldn't help but shudder. If Qingying hadn't repeatedly emphasized that the British robber leader only recognized his fists and could only use the sharp sword in his hand to obtain the conditions for equal dialogue with them, he would have almost been deceived by the natural exquisite acting skills of the person in front of him!

"Mr. Sir, I am very grateful for your country's efforts to maintain peace. However, the obligations I, German, have taken on in it, are too heavy." Bilo smiled slightly, and his slightly fat and kind face was reflected in Halldan's eyes, but it was like the most greedy demon in the abyss of hell. "At present, the ratio of the number of full-heavy artillery battleships that your country and my German have is 10 to 12, and the number of full-heavy artillery cruisers is 5 to 5. Even if your country's annual shipbuilding speed is slightly higher than that of my German, it is really difficult to limit the number of naval battleships to less than half of your country. If I really accept this treaty, not only will the German Emperor not agree, but the 60 million German people will not agree."

Sure enough, the Germans refused to give up the vested maritime advantage they had finally obtained! Halldan's heart skipped a beat, and a trace of ominous premonition spread quietly in his heart, but he refused to give in: "If your country refuses to limit its naval scale, it is undoubtedly a manifestation of intrepidation in maintaining European peace. Then I can only regretfully withdraw the promises made on behalf of the British Empire. Prime Minister, I don't understand, the door to peace and prosperity is clearly right in front of you, but why do you still ignore it?"

"Mr. Jazz, in this world, if you want to avoid war, you must have an army that can carry out war. No peace can be guaranteed by superficial commitments. Only when the efforts of war far exceed their benefits can peace be maintained forever. If the price of peace is to put yourself in a situation where danger is at any time, then I, Germany, would rather not be such a short and fragile peace." Bilo said with a stern face and loud voice.

"Okay, Mr. Prime Minister, then what is the ratio of the number of British and German main ships that your country can bear?" Halldan asked.

Bilo said slowly: "10 to 9. This is the greatest concession we have made after taking into account your country's emotions."

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