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Chapter 39 Eastern Empire and Western Empire (1)

In the second year of Huaxing, September 25, 1906 AD.

In the western suburbs of Beijing, the Imperial Guard exercise base.

In the observation room on the top of the mountain, Friedrich, William Victor, and Auguste Ernst, the Crown Prince of the German Empire, were dressed in the uniform of a German army major, and were focused on supporting the Zeiss military telescope.

In the exercise field, the first motorized brigade of the Royal Guards took two hours to march twenty kilometers. After completing the reconnaissance with the pioneer armored search company, the main force deployed at the predetermined position of the war zone. The supporting artillery towed by the professional artillery tractors launched a combat posture. First, the artillery fire preparation was prepared for the imaginary enemy preset building, and then the chariot troops covered armored cars and infantry units to carry out fire reconnaissance, followed by the artillery firepower covering mine sweeping and troubleshooting. The combat engineers carried out operations under the cover of artillery and tanks to clear the attack passage.

There is also a fast column, composed of combat vehicles, armored cars and trucks, which penetrate from the deep flank to point the enemy's solid basement side and attack its logistics and artillery system. There are heavy airships in the air to provide fire cover to the ground support aircraft. After the area of ​​No. 1 basement fell, the troops rushed towards the area of ​​No. 2 basement. Facing the river, the Chinese combat engineers first forced a cross with inflatable rubber rafts, and then professional boats and bridges followed up, spread folded steel plates and erected them on the bridge. The engineers urgently contacted and fixed them. The erected within fifteen minutes, and the army rolled forward.

Behind Prince William, Zheng Yu just looked at him quietly, without a special expression on his face. Most of his eyes fell on his nose.

Director of the Second Department of the German General Staff, Erich, and Colonel Xinruddorf, also supported Zeiss' military telescope and looked at the scene below. I wonder if I had heard Li Mingren's explanation beside him.

"The General Staff of the Imperial Army believes that the war between industrialized countries in the future will show three-dimensional and durable characteristics. Therefore, our imperial army strives to combine maneuver and firepower, so as to concentrate superior firepower in key areas through rapid maneuvering, and further cut and tear its defense line at a speed that the enemy cannot match, destroy its deep command and firepower system, shake the will of its defensive power, and then completely destroy the organization and morale of its armed forces, and achieve the decision-making victory of the battle."

"The use of motorized forces must be combined with air force. Air force serves motorized forces and is concentrated at key breakthrough points. Its use includes two levels of combat and tacticality. In terms of battle, fast-motorized motorized forces can appear at breakthrough points that are difficult for the enemy to predict and difficult to support in time: in terms of tactics, the combination of firepower and maneuvering of motorized forces can grasp the enemy's flaws as fast as possible and dig their effectiveness to the maximum..."

"The Motorosh Infantry Brigade of the Royal Imperial Guards. The main combat goal is to defeat or annihilate all infantry units in the same level in the world under field defense at a cost of less than 10% during the attack. Currently, its organization includes three motorized infantry battalions, 7 people in each battalion and one motorized artillery regiment, with a total of eighteen howitzers and eighteen 76mm mountain cannons. In addition, a light armored battalion, a medical company, an engineering company, a direct company, and a light and heavy company, with a total of 5,780 people, 70 motorcycles, 558 trucks, 82 armored cars, and 36 chariots..."

After the exercise, seeing the irrepressible shock on Prince William's face, Zheng Yu turned to Colonel Rudendolf, who had been silent: "Dignified friends, with your professional vision, what suggestions do you have for the tactical training displayed by our country's imperial guards?"

Rudendolf looked at Prince William, who nodded to him.

"Your Majesty, I must admit that despite the preparatory preparations, your Imperial Guard still surprised me." Rudendolf's tone was still the standard stereotype of the elites of the German General Staff. "This army is well-trained, well-organized, outstanding in physical fitness, close cooperation, the coordination of infantry and artillery, and the cooperation of various technical troops is not stagnant. It is obvious that they have mastered the key points of motorized combat, and this tactic has also shown an unparalleled superiority..."

"Obviously, your army has formed a complete system plan for the use of cars, airships, aircrafts, and tracked armored vehicles, and is at the forefront of European countries." Colonel Rudendolf said without hesitation. "As an officer of the German General Staff, although I value the honor of the German Army as life, I must admit that at this point, the German Imperial Army lags behind your country's imperial guards. As the representative of the German General Staff here, I hope to have a more in-depth discussion with your army on the use of motorcycle combat and the use of air weapons."

Zheng Yu looked at the God of De, who had made him worried a year ago, felt the sincerity in the other party's tone and nodded slightly.

He then turned his eyes to Prince William, and a faint smile was still on his face: "Your Highness, you are also a top student at the Berlin Military Academy. You have served in the German Army for many years. In your opinion, what other areas do these motorized troops in our country need to be improved?"

Prince William has gradually calmed down.

This German crown prince had a strong face and was also a standard military style. Zheng Yu knew that although he had never had the chance to ascend the throne in his life, he was not a simple person. In that battle in time and space, this person served as the commander of the "William Army", and was active with the support of the staff team and was deeply encouraging in the morale of the army.

Prince William bowed slightly and expressed his respect for the "Eastern Empire Emperor": "His Majesty, in my shallow view, your country's imperial guards are worthy of being the world's first-class strong army, and are currently unmatched in the use of motorized tactics. On behalf of the great His Majesty William II, I congratulate you on your country's brilliant victory, admire your people's bravery and well-trained training, and sincerely hope that more extensive and in-depth cooperation can be carried out between the two empires in the field of military technology."

Zheng Yu couldn't help but remember how he was able to play in front of the arrogant William II in Stuttgart a year ago. On the one hand, he sighed in disarray, and on the other hand, he couldn't help but feel a little proud, but his face was filled with water: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, to his sincere friends. Chinese people are always enthusiastic and sincere. I believe that China and Germany have broad prospects for cooperation on many issues.

I suggest that the two countries can hold formal talks as soon as possible on further strengthening cooperation. What do you think?"

A hint of joy flashed through Prince William's eyes, and he immediately bowed slightly: "It's very honorable, Your Majesty."

Kangxi Grassland, Royal Ranch.

This large grassland belonging to Yanqing County, Beijing was originally a royal ranch in the Qing Dynasty. It was included in the auction in the afternoon of the 1898 and was obtained by the North China Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Group, a subsidiary of the Royal Industry, and became a royal ranch, mainly run by professional managers of the Royal Industry and retired Royal Guards.

At this moment, the Royal Ranch is under high alert, and fully armed special guards can be seen everywhere.

Zheng Yu rode on the fiery Altergent horse, walked slowly and said with a smile: "This scene reminds me of the situation when I was with Stuttgart and His Majesty the German Emperor last year, Lingzun is not only a great king, but also an excellent rider. He is better than me in this regard."

"My father has also mentioned many times that you are one of the best Oriental jockeys he has ever met." Although Prince William is a few years older than Zheng Yu, he is particularly respectful due to his differences in identity and the mission he shoulders. "My father once said that riding a horse is actually the same as governing the country."

"oh?"

"On the horse, you must understand the horse's confession. On the one hand, you must grasp his preferences and know how to give favors. On the other hand, you must also master the spurs and whips. You must always be prepared to whip it and correct it. You must make these livestock obediently obey orders and not turn the guests." Crown Prince William said, "Like horses, the people do not understand the direction and the rhythm. Where to go, how to go, and how to walk, they must be controlled by the emperor. An emperor must understand the public opinion and follow the public's wishes, but he must always be prepared to discipline the dangerous elements who lead the troubles among the people, and make every public understand that the stick in the emperor's hand is not a scare. Only in this way can the emperor take these people to defeat the enemy and walk through difficult, difficult, complex and dangerous roads."

When Zheng Yu heard this, he had to admit that William II's statement was quite reasonable.

And the domineering spirit in and out of these words is indeed only William II, without any semicolon.

"His Majesty William is worthy of being the descendant of Emperor Frederick, with the noble and wise blood of Hohenzollern." Zheng Yu said with emotion, "It is already a natural estimate for the German Empire to have genius ministers such as His Majesty William I and King Bismarck. Now, His Majesty William II............ The glory of Germany in the continent seems to be God's will."

Prince William couldn't help but feel a little proud.

"Your Highness, I wonder what you think of the world civilization system?"

Zheng Yu's next words made Prince William a little confused.

"This...is going to ask for advice."

"For the world civilization system, I am generally divided into three civilization circles: "Zheng Yu said calmly. "The Chinese civilization circle, the European civilization circle, and the Islamic civilization circle. These three civilization circles each have their own origins of civilization and have clear development contexts. They also have mutual influence and reference in the development process. In my opinion, every civilization circle needs a responsible major country to assume the responsibility of rectifying the chaos and guiding the direction."

Prince William listened quietly.

"The leader of the Chinese civilization circle is undoubtedly the "Zhongyu continued to say, "At present, the Islamic civilization circle has fallen, and their leader, the Ottoman Empire had to rely on the friendship of Germany to maintain rule. The leader of the European civilization circle was originally England and France, but now, they have already exuded a weak side. A new, strong, and brave nation that is willing to take responsibility is moving towards the responsibility of fate step by step."

He stared at Prince William: "Your Highness, the guide to the East's civilization, has stabilized his position through a great war that determines xing, and his strength and prosperity have been endorsed by the powerful power of the army and the navy. Now, the leaders of this country want to understand what kind of determination and will the great empire in the West has and what price is willing to pay to restore justice in the European civilization circle, so that the order of the world will be from the weak and the strong and do not, proud of depravity and rigidity, ashamed of being strong and enterprising, and restore to the track it should be."

Prince William was slightly *.

His primary purpose when he came to China was to conclude a Sino-German military alliance agreement, completely pull China on the chariot of Germany, to strengthen deterrence against Britain and France, and to prompt it to "subdue without fighting" to transfer some colonial interests. Once Britain and France refuse to accept it, it is an acceptable choice to launch a war to decide to defeat Britain and France when the time is right. As long as China's bargaining chips fall on Germany's side, Germany will take the initiative in this world game.

Although German senior officials have attached great importance to China's power since the German Emperor, from the bottom of his heart, Prince William never doubted that all the initiative of this alliance was in the hands of the German Empire.

After all, Germany has been the largest continental power in Europe for more than 30 years since the Franco-Prussian War, and Germany's economic power is second to none in Europe. Germany's rise has made the German upper class full of chauvinism and German supremacy. At present, Germany is also an undisputed leader in the alliance with Germany and Austria as the axis.

But now, the Eastern Emperor opposite turned against him and demanded to first understand Germany's will and determination. This proactive attitude caught Prince William off guard.

Prince William calmed down and said solemnly: "The German Empire was never afraid of war, but it was not afraid of the best way to solve problems.,.

"Is that true..." Zheng Yu seemed a little dissatisfied, and after a while of silence, he chanted "Tell this lazy nation: I am not the God of its permanent peace: I am the Avenger, the terrible, the destroyer of longing for battle and war. Otherwise, all history, that is, my history, will be a lie: because its beginning is war, and its end will also be war. Its peace is called death and decay, while my war is life and movement. Bleeding is always a terrible thing, but studying abroad is different for the right to freedom, for freedom and virtue. War and struggle are the rigorous activities of life force, that is my desire, so my name is called me, God, and that is myself."

Prince William, who was standing beside him, listened quietly, and did not speak.

Zheng Yu kept talking: "…The "fighter with the Ferrell character is not driven by reason, but is full of the dark power of the century and the fanatical love of people for him."

"Enster Moritz Arndt, a great patriot, his spirit will always shine on the German nation." Zheng Yu stared at Prince William seriously. "Gernische of Germany said that life is the result of war, and society itself is just a tool for war.......... In order to survive, great men must have stronger attack power than the resistance of a million troops composed of individuals. What is more beautiful than a tiger that gains glory due to ferociousness?"

Prince William's eyes were getting brighter and brighter.

"The ideas of these great German men are the wealth of all mankind. It is also the use of these great ideas that Chinese civilization embarked on the road to rejuvenation." Zheng Yu sighed lightly, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, the vitality of a nation comes from the struggle for survival. The glory and status of a nation has never relied on politicians' wool wigs and aristocratic emblems, but on swords and spears."

"Your Highness, in the opinion of Ji Ji, what is justice for a country and a nation?" Zheng Yu paused and asked, "Is it free trade? It is democracy? It is the non-interference between countries? It is the indifference to all backward and declining nations? It is the conscientiousness between countries to stick to their own borders?"

Prince William thought for a moment, and an unprecedented solemnity appeared on his face: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, there is no absolute justice in the world. Justice to one nation may be injustice to another nation. As the leader of the German nation, justice to the German nation is to obtain a living space that matches the strength of yun Germany. This may not necessarily damage the living space of another nation, but in Germany's view, this is a kind of justice."

Zheng Yu nodded with a smile.

"This world itself is a projection of nature. Survival of the fittest. As a human population, it is inevitable that the strong will give birth to descendants of the descendants to transform and replace the later civilizations with more advanced civilizations to achieve the overall evolution of human society." Crown Prince William said, "In the long river of history, many nations and civilizations have fallen behind and been eliminated, while human society has been moving forward. This is a natural phenomenon. Perhaps it is a bit cruel to the losers, but for the whole of human beings, it is an improvement."

"The German Empire undoubtedly had advanced civilizations in human society and excellent national members, but there was no matching territory and resources. Yes, our goal was to allow the German nation to be treated fairly."

"Fighting for living space for the people of Germany, helping civilization abandon the factors of decay, depravity, and weakness, and bring courage and enterprising to the human world are the missions shouldered by us German leaders." Crown Prince William and Zheng Yu looked at each other calmly. "To complete these missions, Germany has both peaceful means and non-peaceful means. When the God of History decides to complete the survival competition of European civilization in the most cruel way, Germany will do whatever it takes."

(To be continued!.
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