Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

The Sun Never Sets Empire, the foggy capital, the Prime Minister’s Office on Downing Street.

The Prime Minister of the Empire, Herbert Asquith, immediately convened the cabinet ministers of the Empire to discuss how to deal with the current situation.

“Gentlemen, Archduke Ferdinand, Crown Prince of Austria-Hungary, was assassinated by the Servians and has been killed. The whole of Austria-Hungary was already in a rage. You don’t need to think about it, Austria-Hungary will definitely take action against the Kingdom of Serbia next. War, most likely, will break out soon. And we, this time, I am afraid that we will also be involved in the war! Prime Minister Herbert Asquith had a serious expression.

Even if the Sun Never Sets Empire is the world hegemon, it is also very cautious about wars, especially large-scale wars.

Because this will also be related to the fate and future of the Sun Never Sets Empire, and whether their hegemonic position can be consolidated. Especially when the emerging powers want to challenge the supremacy of the Sun Never Set Empire, they need to be even more cautious.

“Your Excellency Prime Minister, are the Selvia people crazy? At this time, the assassination of the crown prince of Austria-Hungary was not an initiative to provoke a war? No country will ever allow their heirs to be assassinated by others. Austria-Hungary is bound to retaliate on a large scale! War Secretary Richard Haldane shook his head and appeared speechless.

“Maybe it’s just a coincidence. It is said that the Kingdom of Serbia had already given the warning after learning that the radicals wanted to assassinate Archduke Ferdinand. But alas, Archduke Ferdinand did not pay attention. Or maybe he’s too confident in himself. That’s why this happens. In a way, Archduke Ferdinand also looked for his own death. Austria-Hungary chose to conduct military exercises on the southern border, originally to deter the Kingdom of Serbia, which naturally stimulated the radicals. Isn’t it impatient for him to choose to go to the city again? Foreign Secretary Edward Grey said.

“Gentlemen, it doesn’t matter if Archduke Ferdinand is looking for death or not. And most importantly, what should we do if Austria-Hungary goes to war against the Kingdom of Serbia? Are we going to keep our promises? Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George said.

The Sun Never Sets Empire also has a security commitment to the Kingdom of Servia. And this, perhaps, is the reason why the Kingdom of Servia is so arrogant although it is a small country.

“Last time, we had a security commitment to the Kingdom of Holland. As a result, the Germans, ignoring the warnings of the empire, directly destroyed the kingdom of the Netherlands and annexed it. This has already disgraced the empire. If this time, the empire does not fulfill its promises, then the empire may not have any credibility to speak of! Foreign Secretary Edward Grey said.

The other ministers of the Sun Never Set Empire also nodded their heads in agreement.

“Your Excellency, Prime Ministers. The Gallic states and the Russian Empire had contacted us to claim that they would warn Austria-Hungary. As soon as the Kingdom of Serbia was attacked by Austria-Hungary, they would launch a general mobilization and go to war against Austria-Hungary. And they want us to advance and retreat with them in accordance with the covenant. Edward Gray continued.

“So, gentlemen, have you thought about it. If everyone declares war on Austria-Hungary. Then, the Germanic Empire, which is an alliance of Austria-Hungary, will inevitably declare war on us. Then, a full-scale war between the Entente and the Allies would break out as a result. All of Europe will be at war. This will be a war of unprecedented scale. Every country that participates in the war will inevitably pay a huge price in the war. If the battle is won, it does not matter, and it can quickly recover its strength by plundering the defeated country, or even become stronger. But if defeated, the consequences can be very serious. Even if it is an empire, it will definitely not be able to afford it! Prime Minister Herbert Asquith had a serious expression.

“Your Excellency Prime Minister, this war is inevitable. Moreover, the Germans had always threatened the empire. Their frenzied construction of capital ships has seriously threatened the Imperial Royal Navy. We must not let them go unchecked anymore. Otherwise, the hegemony of the empire will be challenged by them. The empire will be even more threatened.

If war breaks out, it may be a good thing for the empire. The empire can use this opportunity to solve the Germanic people once and for all, and completely eliminate the threat of the Germans to the empire. No matter how bad it is, it is necessary to completely crush the navy of the Germanic Empire. Only in this way can the hegemony of the Royal Navy be guaranteed! ”

Lord of the Admiralty, Sir John Fisher, was unequivocally supportive of the war.

For a long time, the Royal Navy has been the foundation of the Sun Never Set Empire and the most important force in maintaining its hegemony.

However, the German Imperial Navy’s step by step was pressing, but the Royal Navy of the Sun Never Set Empire felt a great threat.

Even if the sun never sets, the Royal Navy of the Empire is frantically building all kinds of warships. However, it was no longer possible to ignore the threat of the German Imperial Navy.

In order to solve the problem once and for all, the best way is to crush the Germanic Empire. In this case, there are a hundred.

“Is the Royal Navy sure it can defeat the Germanic Imperial Navy? If it fails, you should know very well what the consequences will be! Prime Minister Herbert Asquith frowned.

“Your Excellency Prime Minister, if we start a war now, we still have a great advantage. If we waited any longer, the Germanic navy would be even stronger. At that point, we will have no advantage at all. “Sir John Fisher was very eager.

Prime Minister Herbert Asquith nodded: “If there is no objection from everyone, then let it be decided.” Tell the Gauls and the Russian Empire that we fully support them. If war breaks out, we will be on their side. Since war must break out, let’s seize this opportunity and crush our enemies in one fell swoop. ”

“Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister!” The ministers of the Sun Never Set Empire all answered one after another.

Everyone is well aware that the rapid rise of the Germanic Empire has posed a great threat and challenge to the hegemony of the Sunset Empire. If you can use this war, with the help of allies, to crush the Germanic Empire in one fell swoop and remove the threat of the Germanic Empire to the hegemony of the Sunset Empire, it is definitely the best choice.