At this time, the Chief of Staff Count Alfred von Schlieffen said: "Your Majesty, I have to admit that the tactics of the East China government are the most creative, bold and clever tactics I have ever seen in my more than 50 years of military career. In my opinion, only Hannibal's tactics of crossing the Alps and Napoleon's crossing the Alps can be compared with it. Therefore, it is a lucky thing to be able to see such wonderful tactics in my lifetime."

William II was a little surprised when he heard this. He did not expect Schlieffen to have such a high evaluation of the Battle of Vladivostok. Hannibal and Napoleon are two monuments in the history of European wars. Both of them have implemented the tactics of crossing the Alps and attacking Italy, and have always been talked about by later soldiers. Therefore, Schlieffen compared the Battle of Vladivostok with it, which is definitely a very high praise in Europe.

Although Schliffen did not command a war after serving as Chief of Staff, this did not prevent him from becoming a great military strategist. Just as Clausewitz, who wrote "Theory of War", and Mahan, who wrote "Theory of the Sea Power", had no practical experience. Earl Schliffen's representative work was the "The Plan of Schliffen," which was famous in later generations. Although this plan was not fully completed at this time, it was regarded by Germany as Nigao, who might fight against France and Russia at some point in the future. Schliffen himself was naturally regarded by Germany as the greatest tactician of the contemporary era.

William II said: "Earl, do you have such a high opinion of the political abolition of East China!"

Schlieffen nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I have conducted a serious study of the tactics of the East China government. Six years ago, when they first appeared in front of the world, they also carried out a similar battle, using warships to transport the army to the enemy's rear to launch an attack. That war was almost a narrowing replica of this battle. This also shows that this time was not the whim or a flash of inspiration from the soldiers of the East China government, but a military action with theoretical systems and planned tactical measures. The army that can do this is absolutely worthy of respect and is qualified to be our German companions."

William II was stunned and immediately captured the unusual word in Schlieffen's words: "Earl, do you mean that you hope the East China government will become a partner of Germany?"

Schlieffen nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty."

Bi Luo frowned and said, "Earl, the East China government is too far away from Germany, and it lacks common interests and enemies. Germany and them become partners, so there is not much practical interests."

Schlieffen shook his head and said, "Prime Minister, distance has never been a problem. Britain can form an alliance with Japan. Why can't the German and East China governments? As for the common interests, there may not be yet, but we now have a common enemy, that is, Russia."

William II was stunned at first, his eyes suddenly shone, and he held the table with his hands, as if he was about to stand up, but he still calmed down, but he was very excited because he had fully understood what Schliffen meant. Now Germany and Russia have basically no chance of reconciliation, so Germany will inevitably face the unfavorable situation of France and Russia fighting on both sides in the future. Since the East China government shows strong military strength, then the alliance between Germany and the East China government can erect a powerful enemy behind Russia. In this way, Russia will actually fall into a situation of fighting on both sides, and Germany can face France alone. Even if Britain joins in the future, Germany will not have to fight on both sides in the same direction.

Schliffen continued: "Your Majesty, since I took over as Chief of Staff, I have been formulating plans to fight against France and Russia on both sides. But no matter how good the plan is, it is not good for us to fight on both sides. Therefore, the best way to resolve the unfavorable situation of fighting on both sides. And for now, forming an alliance with the East China government is the best way to resolve the unfavorable situation of fighting on both sides of Germany."

Although William II was still excited at this time, because it was his own operational mistake that Germany completely lost the last chance to repair relations with Russia. Now there is another situation to change Germany's strategic dilemma. However, he was the emperor for nearly 20 years and has been completely calm and said, "This is a very interesting suggestion, Earl. Maybe Albert should be asked to visit the East China government again. He has a good relationship with the Chinese."

At this time, Biluo said: "Your Majesty, please be honest. At this time, we should not negotiate an alliance with the East China government, because the East China government is now in a war with Russia and Japan, and we have sent a military observation team to the East China government. At this time, it is not appropriate to let His Highness visit the East China government to discuss an alliance. I suggest that it is not too late to wait until the war is over."

Schliffen said: "Your Majesty, I agree with the Prime Minister's opinion. At present, we are not suitable to propose alliances to the East China government. In addition to the current war, there is another important reason. It is that after the East China government won the Battle of Vladivostok, there is no suspense to win this war. Germany will negotiate an alliance with the East China government at this time, which will be very unfavorable to us. After the war, the East China government will face pressure from Russia and Japan. Moreover, France behind Russia and Britain behind Japan. Therefore, the East China government will bear the pressure from Russia, Japan, Britain and France after the war. Only Germany can help the East China government. At this time, the East China government needs Germany. If the alliance negotiations are held, we will take the dominant position in the negotiations."

Bi Luo also nodded and said, "Your Majesty, the Chief of Staff's suggestion is correct."

When William II heard this, he did not comment. He touched his beard, but a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, saying, "Prime Minister, Chief of Staff, I have a message to tell you, which may be of reference value to you. Just the day before yesterday, Britain and France had begun to negotiate armed intervention in the Far East war. Do you think this thousand news is beneficial to Germany?"

Schliefen was stunned and said, "If Britain and France participate in the war, it will be enough to change the current situation. The East China government will definitely not be able to win. However, I am serious about the possibility of Britain and France sending troops to participate in the war. I am afraid that it is intended to deliberately create a momentum to force the East China government to negotiate with Russia and Japan, and weaken the fruits of the East China government's victory. However, at this time, we should not agree to form an alliance with the East China government."

Biluo said, "No, no, no, no, I think this is Germany's opportunity. Even if Britain and France are not really sending troops to fight, it is still a huge threat to the East China government. Therefore, we can take this opportunity to mediate and promote negotiations between the East China government and Russia and Japan. This will make the East China government grateful to us and even rely on us. This is of course beneficial to our Germany. However, before this, it is necessary to release the necessary goodwill to the East China government and make the East China government feel that Germany is a trustworthy partner."

Schlieffen thought for a while, nodded, and said, "It's still the Prime Minister who has thought it through carefully."

William II said: "Okay, then we will watch patiently for the time being, what other surprises will the East China government bring to us."

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The Oval Office of the White House, Washington, USA.

"Mr. President, our previous judgment on this war in the Far East was completely wrong, and provided you with a basis for wrong decision-making. As the Minister of War, I should bear full responsibility for this."

Instead of sitting in his office chair, Roosevelt walked around to the front of the desk and half leaned and half sat on the desk, looking very casual, but everyone else sat on the sofa or chair, listening to the speech of General William Howard Taft, Minister of War.

Roosevelt waved his hand and said, "Howard, this is not your responsibility. I can only say that the tactics of overseas Chinese are too clever. I think no one would have expected that overseas Chinese would use their fleet to attack Vladivostok across 2,000 kilometers. And I have not made any decisions and have no losses. Therefore, you don't have to blame yourself. Guan Jian was after the East China government captured Vladivostok, what will happen next in the war?"

Lieutenant General Adner Chafe, Chief of Staff of the Army, said: "After we received this news, we conducted a military chess exercise, and the result was that Russia had completely failed. The East China government eventually captured Harbin, expelled all Russian forces from China's territory, and also occupied a part of Russia's territory. We believe that it should be around 200,000 square kilometers, including Vladivostok."

Roosevelt sighed and said: Is that true? That would be Russia's biggest defeat after the Crimean War, and it would be even worse than the Crimean War. Russia, which lost Vladivostok, will do nothing in the Far East."

Chafe said: "Mr. President, this is just the result of a military chess deduction. There will be certain errors. Several more military chess deductions are needed to reach a more accurate conclusion."

Roosevelt said: "No matter how you deduce it, Russia's overall failure is inevitable, it is just the difference between losing 100 yuan and losing 99 yuan."

Chafei said: "But Russia is not completely without a chance. If Japan can launch an attack from the Korean Peninsula to Liaodong at this time, it can restrain the forces of the East China government and gain a chance to breathe for Russia, and perhaps there may be a chance to save it."

Roosevelt said: "Will Japan send troops at this time?"
Chapter completed!