Restart Spain Sun Never Sets

At the same time that Alfonso met Misty, far away in Potsdam, the German Empire.

The old Bismarck in a brown suit got off the carriage at Sanssouci Palace, and the magnificent Sanssouci Palace could no longer attract his attention.

Inform Your Majesty, the old minister has important matters to discuss with His Majesty the Emperor.

The guards gave a respectful military salute and quickly ran to the palace to report.

Bismarck's name can be said to be known to everyone in Germany. As the leader of Germany, he has this qualification and deserves the respect and love of the German people.

Inside Sanssouci Palace, Bismarck's sudden request aroused the attention of William I.

Go and ask the prime minister to go to my study, I'll go there right away.

William I is 78 years old this year, but his body is still very tough. The experience of joining the army at the age of 10 made him have a soft spot for military uniforms.

Hey, my prime minister, what makes you so anxious. William I asked.

Bismarck has always been calm, and there should be no small things that can make him come in a hurry, William I thought so.

Your Majesty, please take a look at this telegram first. It was sent by Matt, who was stationed in Spain. I believe you will be shocked by what is on this telegram.

William I took the telegram handed over by Bismarck with a blank face, and Spain has never been very present in his impression.

Then he read Matt's telegram, and it didn't take long for his flat expression to change to shock.

William I suddenly raised his head, clutching the telegram from Spain tightly.

If an artillery of this performance is equipped to the French, do we still have a chance of winning?

His face was a little dignified. William I, who had been in the army since he was a child, naturally knew that the Krupp cannons currently equipped in the German army were far behind in terms of rate of fire, range, and weight.

It seems true that the Spaniards will not seek our cooperation with a fake, and this time we may have to cooperate.

Bismarck looked solemn and answered William I's question in a deep voice.

Although my country's steel manufacturing industry is very good, it is actually no better than the British or the French.

If the Spaniards turn around and find British or French cooperation, especially the French,

The voice of war against Germany is now very high in France. If this kind of artillery is quickly equipped, our artillery advantage during the Franco-Prussian War will no longer exist, and the German Empire may face defeat.

Since the end of the Franco-Prussian War, France has begun to vigorously develop the army, and the call for revenge against Germany has become increasingly louder. The German-French war crisis in 1875 was once on the verge of war.

The Three Emperors Alliance established by Bismarck in 1873 also proved that the role of the Three Emperors Alliance was not great in the crisis of the German-French War in 1875.

Now we should equip the army with this artillery as soon as possible to deter the French, and if the French get this artillery, I think war may really come to the German Empire.

Bismarck pointed to France on the map, and explained to William I that at this juncture, a weapon that could be quickly deployed and powerful was crucial.

William I looked at the area of ​​France where Bismarck pointed, frowned and pondered for a moment, then turned to instruct the guards who were waiting at the door.

Go to Marshal Mao Qi, and talk to him about urgent matters.

Mao Qi, one of the three heroes of Prussia, made great achievements in the Franco-Prussian War and was named a marshal.

In the military, especially the army's attainments are absolutely extremely high.

And letting Mao Qi come is indeed a final assessment of this weapon.

Your Majesty, the Prime Minister, may I ask what is the emergency?

asked Mo Qi, who came quickly.

Marshal Mao Qi,

Look at the data of this artillery first. If this type of artillery appears in the French lineup, or in the Chinese lineup, what impact will it have on a possible war.

Bismarck asked Mo Qi the data of the ESP artillery, and he wanted to hear the opinions of professionals.

Oh! God, this gun is really good.

Mao Qi just glanced at it, and immediately conveyed the emotion of shock without reservation.

If this artillery is equipped in the hands of the French, it will be a nightmare. The advantage of our army's artillery will immediately turn into a huge disadvantage.

At a distance of at least 4,000 meters, our soldiers have to endure the artillery bombardment of the enemy, and our artillery units are unable to fight back.

And its weight of just over a ton will greatly reduce the logistical pressure on the French Army.

A big reason for France's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War was poor logistics.

Mao Qi swallowed and continued:

Even if our army relies on the soldiers' will to fight to win, the price must be huge.

William I's brows furrowed and deepened, and he was a little worried about the current situation in Germany.

And if the artillery is in our army on a large scale, then I can only pray that our army can occupy Paris before the French surrender.

Mao Qi smiled, his tone revealing confidence.

But the current situation is that this artillery was developed and produced by a Spanish arsenal, and the Spanish king came to power with the support of the French.

William I looked serious, then looked like Bismarck, who had returned to his usual flat expression.

So we must promote the idea of ​​​​the Spaniards seeking cooperation to avoid the worst case, that is, the artillery appears in France, but not in Germany.

Bismarck nodded, this is the German's primary purpose now.

I will go to Spain to discuss this matter with Alfonso XIII. The Spaniards want our steel manufacturing technology, then give them to them.

I think for the French, they would rather see a messy, second-rate Spain than a mighty Spain, a sun that never sets on the Continent, which would make them vulnerable.

Bismarck was worthy of being one of the greatest statesmen of the 19th century, and saw the plight of the French at a glance.

A weak Spain may be the friend of the French, but a strong Spain must not be.

Your Majesty, when I brought the artillery back from Spain, I thought that at that time, I would let the major newspapers spread the news and suppress the French people's careful thinking...

After returning to his mansion, Bismarck instructed his assistant to pass the news that he would go to Spain to negotiate in person to Matt. He stood by the window with his hands behind him and looked at the west, his eyes filled with light.

The greatest German statesman, diplomat, once again ready to fight for the German Empire.

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(The German-French war crisis was the most serious failure in Bismarck’s political career. The Russians, one of the Three Emperors’ League, clearly supported the French, and the British, who implemented the continental balance, also supported the French. The United Kingdom and Russia joined forces to put pressure on Germany. , so that it is not allowed to take the lead in the possible war between Germany and France. It can be said that in this diplomatic game, Bismarck lost in the hands of the French Decaz, and he almost lost his life.)