Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 173 Sino-German Relations
After learning that the Qing Dynasty was willing to borrow troops, Germany immediately promised to help the Qing Dynasty build two 2000-ton battleships at a cost of [-] million silver dollars.Since the Qing Dynasty sent troops to Thailand, the logistics of the German army in Thailand had sufficient guarantees.

In today's world, all agreements, alliances are fragile.The interests are eternal, although there is a strong military alliance between the Qing Dynasty and Germany.There are many complementarities between the two countries. For example, the Qing Dynasty needs to purchase German weapons, equipment, and warships, and Germany needs to train army generals for the Qing Dynasty.Germany, on the other hand, has made great strides in the development of its heavy industry through the sale of weapons and warships, and has also stabilized its position in the Far East through the Qing Dynasty. It is not difficult to see from this Sino-Japanese war that the Qing Dynasty is already thriving in East Asia. .Even its military capabilities in the entire world cannot be underestimated, so Germany must rely on this ally who has no conflict of interest with itself if it wants to accomplish its grand cause.

Now the whole situation has been reversed. First of all, the light weapons of the Qing Dynasty no longer need to be purchased from Germany.Whether it is a Hanyang-made rifle or an old Mauser-like sleeve, their performance and quality are not inferior to the new German Mauser, and the production capacity has also been greatly improved.Even the Qing Dynasty was able to design and manufacture weapons such as grenades and mortars that surprised the whole world. God knows what more terrifying weapons they will invent in the future.Secondly, after a large amount of capital was invested in the shipbuilding industry, the shipbuilding technology of the Qing Dynasty was also continuously improved. Although the first ironclad ship "South Army" of the Qing Dynasty built by imitating the French ironclad ship "Elegance" was not as good as Germany and the United Kingdom [-]-ton battleships made in Italy, but compared with the warships built by other countries such as Russia, Austria, France, etc., it is already much stronger, and the horror is that the financial resources of the Qing Dynasty can allow dozens of such warships to be put into construction at the same time.With such a terrifying development speed, it is only a matter of time before we get rid of our dependence on German warship manufacturing.

However, Germany has become more and more dependent on the Qing Dynasty, because there is no such a large number of orders in the world except the Qing Dynasty.When Germany first received a large number of orders from the Qing Dynasty, stretches of small arms manufacturing factories sprang up spontaneously, but after losing the large number of orders from the Qing Dynasty, they closed down one after another.This is undoubtedly a devastating blow to Germany, which is developing at a high speed. The economy determines the speed of a country's military development.Without a strong economy to back it up, Germany's military capabilities also faced strong resistance.However, Germany, which wanted to obtain more resources through outward expansion, plunged the infantry of its two field divisions into the swamps of Thailand. Now that it has the help of the Qing Dynasty, how can it not make William II happy!

From the map, Thailand is sandwiched between Myanmar Province, Vietnam Province, and Vietnam Province in the Qing Dynasty.Since Germany entered the Gulf of Thailand from the South China Sea of ​​the Qing Dynasty and directly captured Bangkok, most of the resistance forces in Thailand are now concentrated in the woods near Vietnam and Myanmar.General Liu Mingchuan of the Southeast Group Army had long lost himself in the Sino-Japanese war. He had repeatedly sent troops but was dismissed by Guan Xuqing. He only hated that there was no war in the southwest, and even wanted to actively seek out the British stationed in Malaysia in the south. This half-life general feels sad when there is no battle, especially when others are fighting.

Now he doesn't care about helping Germany or anything else, as long as there is a war, he is happy.Even if only one division needs to be sent out, he has to lead the team himself, willing to be a division commander.

"Your Majesty, General Liu has called to lead the team to Thailand." Feng Xianghua said to Guan Xuqing with the telegram.

Guan Xuqing put down the memorial in his hand, raised his head and said to Feng Xianghua, "Nonsense, how important is the southwestern half of the country. There are British troops in India in the west and Malaysia in the south. If he wants to leave, who will guard the gate of the southwest country for me? You Draw up an excuse to refute him, and just send any division there. It’s just pretending. Could it be that our Qing soldiers are really used as cannon fodder for the Germans?”

"Cha, but Your Majesty, I have an idea and don't know whether to say it or not!" Feng Xianghua said hesitantly.

"Oh? Tell me!" Guan Xuqing looked at Feng Xianghua with great interest.

Feng Xianghua raised his head and said seriously: "I have been in Germany for many years, and I know a thing or two about Germany's temperament. Germans are serious, cautious and meticulous in their work. They are good partners for cooperation and full of ambitions. Today, Germany and our Qing Dynasty are on the same level. There is no conflict of interest, so everyone can get what they need. There is no conflict. Once Thailand falls into the hands of the Germans and borders our Qing Dynasty, the situation will be different. I am worried."

Guan Xuqing frowned, thinking about it carefully.

"Go on." Guan Xuqing nodded.

"I think that Thailand is rich in resources, and the four seasons are like spring. Like Vietnam and Vietnam, it can become the granary of my Qing Dynasty. Germany also values ​​​​this and will send troops to plunder. Now that the attack is frustrated, I need the assistance of the Qing Dynasty. It is better not to charge German military expenses but to share Thailand equally with Germany. Although it is said that the benefits are shared equally, after all, Thailand is surrounded by my three provinces, Myanmar, Vietnam, and North Vietnam, while Germany is thousands of miles away. Qing is beneficial, or if we tear up the alliance agreement with Germany in the future, Thailand is also a fat in my mouth." Feng Xianghua said coldly.

Guan Xuqing looked at Feng Xianghua, who was spitting, and nodded secretly.Sure enough, he was right about the person, it seems that this talent is really indispensable in order to complete his grand plan and hegemony in the future.

"That's right, you're right. But Germany has basically controlled Thailand. It's just that they asked to borrow troops when they saw that the Thais in the woods had no other choice. How can Germany agree to share Thailand with us?" Guan Xuqing continue to ask.

"At first, I didn't expect that General Liu took the initiative to invite Ying. If only one division was sent to assist Germany in the future. After Thailand surrendered, the Qing Dynasty did not share Thailand's capital with Germany. I thought it would be better to send 3 to 5 divisions to take Thailand. Eat up all the rest. Then we can have a good discussion with Germany on this issue." Feng Xianghua said excitedly.

"It's a way, not bad. By the way, where is Wang Feng? We still have to rely on this lunatic in the woods!" Guan Xuqing asked.

"I've already arrived in Tianjin, and I can enter the palace this afternoon." Feng Xianghua answered truthfully.

"Okay, I want to see him this afternoon. You make a note and tell Liu Mingchuan that he will fight the battle and let him train the team well. Wait for my order." Guan Xuqing ordered.

"Cha." Feng Xianghua turned and left.

Guan Xuqing walked to the map and looked at Thailand, which was sandwiched between Myanmar and Vietnam.Sooner or later, this granary also belonged to the Qing Dynasty, and the confidence that burst out in his eyes made people have the urge to worship.There may be nothing in this world that he can't do, only what he can't think of.

(End of this chapter)