People who understand politics know that they have real power, but in fact, they don’t need their names. Names need to bear too many obligations. Ito has this understanding.

Emperor Hua always believed that Hiromori Ito was a politician, and the most powerful and outstanding politician in this era of Asia.

German Emperor William I immediately sent someone to invite Bismarck to ask about his diplomatic strategies for Japan and China. William I usually supported Bismarck's view on these matters.

Before Bismarck came, he had heard that Hirobuki Ito had gone to find the German Emperor, and at the same time he judged that the German Emperor should have taken Japan's benefits privately.

In fact, Bismarck had long imagined what attitude Japan and China should take.

Although Germany had no power in Asia, after the establishment of China, it abolished all unequal treaties signed by the Qing government, which can be said to have violated Germany's interests, but considering that if China is restrained by Britain and France, Britain's interests in Asia will continue to expand, all, for Bismarck, this is indeed a difficult problem.

Although the German Emperor and Bismarck had not seriously discussed diplomatic issues with China before, the mainstream views of the European powers could not make China rise.

Perhaps, the most appeased person is the British, but now the opponent of China is the British.

"Your Majesty." Bismarck received the call and did not dare to delay, so he rushed to the palace within half an hour.

Emperor William I of Germany, who had never walked away from the hall, pointed to the sofa, "Mr. Prime Minister, sit down and talk, I believe you should already know what I have to ask you."

"Yes, Your Majesty is probably asking me about my foreign policy towards China and Japan. I think it's better to be out of the matter. Originally, we had no sphere of influence in Asia. No matter who rises up or who is defeated, there is no benefit for Germany. If you don't intervene, you may get more benefits in the future, because they are likely to buy equipment from us. Once they intervene, they are likely to offend the Emperor of China, the Emperor of Japan, and the United Kingdom and France." Bismarck said his thoughts concisely.

German Emperor William I nodded. Based on his understanding of Bismarck, he had probably thought that Bismarck might answer this before Bismarck came. German Emperor pointed to the red envelope on the table, "This is a sum of money the Japanese just gave me, 5 million marks. They hope that we support Japan and refuse to do arms business with China."

Bismarck was stunned for a moment. Although it was exactly the same as he thought, the German Emperor had already collected the money, which also showed the German Emperor's attitude. "Since Your Majesty has already decided to support Japan, I will not say anything anymore. It is best not to intervene. Supporting Japan will not offend Japan. Britain and France are the three countries. However, Your Majesty must consider that China will commit evil diplomatic relations with our German in the future."

"What are you afraid of? It's just an ancient Eastern country. Didn't they still have an agricultural society?" William I said.

"No, Your Majesty, according to the information I have, although China overthrew the original Qing government and reunified it for only two years, it has developed very quickly. Especially the Chinese army defeated Tsarist Russia's Far East Army last year, seized the port of Vladivostok, and seized the Central Asian region. Now I heard that China is still preparing to intervene in the ongoing war between Afghanistan and Britain, even the Zulu War in Africa and the South Pacific War in America. They are definitely not a country without strength. The most important thing is that the person who established such an emerging empire was actually a 9-year-old child." Bismarck reminded.

"Well, I have heard about this child many times. This is really a miracle in the world's political arena. How could there be such a child? He is simply a child prodigy? I think we should curb the development of China even more. Regardless of whether Germany has a sphere of influence in Asia, what is the benefit of a great country like China in the East for us?" William I asked.

"It is the best strategy to not intervene in Japan and China. If you have to intervene, it is best to establish good relations with China. This is a central strategy. Please forgive me for being unreasonable. I think helping Japan, or leaning towards Japan in public opinion, is the worst strategy." Bismarck originally didn't want to care about this matter. After all, the German Emperor had already expressed his opinion, but from the perspective of interests of the German Empire, he still felt that he had the responsibility to tell the truth behind it.

"What's going on?" asked William I.

"In the 19th century, China and Japan faced the same invasion of Western culture, and also experienced opium imports, unequal treaties, and semi-colonials. Why are the results different? In the early 19th century, the West completed the industrial revolution and began to expand abroad. China and Japan were basically opened at the same time. China's Opium War in 1840 was pried open by Britain, and Japan was blown up by the United States in 1853. As a result, the two countries showed completely different attitudes. The Japanese made various messy reforms, reforms, and revolutions. It was not until the 1980s that they began to learn from the industrialization of the West.

We began to accept foreign culture. On the other hand, China has only taken two years to initially complete industrialization. One dragged on and went around a long way to complete internal reforms and industrialization. And the import of opium is also very different. A country like China with a huge population base has a vast territory and is larger than the whole of Europe. Once a single nation, a single country, and a single political party develops, the speed is terrible. Have you ever thought that even if the entire European country blocks China, it may not necessarily prevent it from rising?" Bismarck asked back.

If Emperor Hua heard Bismarck's opinion, he would be shocked and shocked. Unfortunately, Bismarck would only say such words to the German Emperor alone in private and would not say them to anyone.

German Emperor William I widened his eyes, unable to believe that Bismarck's evaluation of China would be so high. "You really think that a country with such a vast territory has just completed its industrial foundation and has the ability to compete with the European powers. You must know, Britain, France, and our Germany, which one has not achieved the results of today after experiencing hundreds of years of industrial revolution? If China is really as powerful as you said, then I think it cannot help them."

"In Europe, we will not maintain long-term peace with Britain and France, and there is no foundation for peace with Tsarist Russia. Therefore, if we can lead an ally, it is very likely that the Austro-Hungarian Empire, or the smaller Italy or Spain, or the small country on the Balkans. In Europe, we are always dominant. I think that once a great country like China rises, its momentum will be amazing, but as His Majesty said, its development speed cannot be faster. Without 50 years, it will not be able to catch up with our current industrial technology. However, their self-protection is not big, and they will maintain the influence of the largest country in Asia, nor will it be big! Therefore, it is definitely more beneficial to establish good relations with China than to establish good relations with Japan. Of course, it is the best strategy to not help each other and stay out of the matter." Bismarck answered William I with affirmative answer.

William I looked at the red envelope on the table and was a little reluctant, "Since it has little to do with us, I think it's better to eat as much as you can, which is more cost-effective."

Bismarck sighed and said nothing more. He really had differences with the German Emperor in many strategies.

Bismarck is indeed a great man of the century. He looks at everything, especially international affairs, especially in every way!

In terms of domestic issues, first of all, in the "cultural struggle" between 1871 and 1877, they attacked each other with the Holy See, and finally ended with mutual compromise between the two sides.

In 1878, the "encirclement and suppression of the left" began to be established and the "Unorth Law" was formulated to suppress the Social Democratic Party.

But at the same time, he also formulated many measures to protect workers to build up the situation. Although many of them are superficial, they still made Germany the first country in the world to have labor legislation.

It can be said that every step Bismarck takes is quite accurate and most in line with the current situation.

Choosing Austria determined the trend of the current situation and the later European foreign policy guidelines, including the establishment of the Three Kingdoms Alliance.

After a great disaster, today, many swings and crises have not attracted much attention from Germany.

Bismarck only explains in detail the many motivations and opposition motives in the establishment of the German and Austrian alliance: it is a result of many actions, intentions, emotions, and analysis.

We don’t need to discuss this aspect much, just observe the things that happened in the previous few years of 1880.

Bismarck reorganized Central Europe, he abandoned his free choice, separated from Russia, and tried to be friendly with Britain, but he could not do this.

Although this incident failed, he had good luck at the beginning, and Britain refused to join any alliance against France. Russia (formerly the enemy of Britain) tended to a new alliance of Three Emperors that was friendly to the German powers, which was about sharing the interests of the Balkans.

Russia could freely oppose Britain in the Near East, and Bismarck helped Alexander in such a way that he could destroy talks between Russia and France.

Bismarck supported the establishment of the three-nation alliance of Germany, Austria and Italy, with the purpose of preventing Italy from uniting with France, but Bismarck did not want Italy to have any important help.

As long as “there is an Italian drummer who appears on the top of the Alps with a tricolor flag, he will be satisfied.”

The Three-Nation Alliance has another purpose, which is to eliminate hatred between Italy and Austria.

But he does not think these purposes are basic.
Chapter completed!