On August 2nd, it was midsummer. The weather in Berlin was hot and dry. In the tall and upright square in front of the Berlin Palace, people braved the scorching sun to surround the palace. For a moment, the crowds were surging, and a large area of ​​darkness was everywhere. Tens of thousands of people from all over Germany gathered around the square, marching and demonstrating, supporting Germany to declare war on Russia, France, Britain and other countries.

"It will win if you fight Britain, France, Russia and Germany."

"Germany will win."

"Germany will win."

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The earth-shaking screams resounded in the sky around the palace. The palace guards were busy guarding the entrances and exits everywhere to prevent someone from taking the opportunity to pour into the palace to make trouble.

Germany's current political system is still the imperial system. The German Empire's emperor was the head of state. The state established a prime minister and appointed it by the emperor. The prime minister's cabinet was responsible to the emperor. Germany also had a parliament. However, the power of the parliament during this period was very weak, far inferior to that of the British parliament. The German emperor's power was supreme, he had the power to declare war, and appointed the main leaders of the country. He was also the supreme commander of the German army.

At about nine o'clock, German Imperial soldiers who were walking in neat steps began to appear in front of the Palace Square. They slowly walked into the square amid the heart-wrenching cheers of people. When they arrived in front of the square, about 3,000 German soldiers turned neatly to face the palace, holding steel guns in their hands, and facing the German Imperial Palace complex.

Emperor William II, who is in his early fifties, was wearing the costume of the Supreme German commander. The gold medals on his shoulders and chest shone with dazzling light in the sun. A majesty that people dare not look at him was invisibly transmitted, and the pride that was hard to hide was also revealed inadvertently.

The moment when William II, who had two beards, walked out of the palace, countless people cheered in unison, and applause was thundering in the square, and people almost madly begged the head of the empire with admiration and admiration, waved their tribute.

William II walked slowly forward along the paved red carpet surrounded by guards. After he stood still, he waved to the dark crowd in front of the square and looked around, which once again triggered cheers from countless people. Then the entire square gradually became quiet, and people waited for the head of state to speak with great anticipation.

William II was an important emperor in German history. After he took office, he gradually abandoned the mainland policy implemented by former Prime Minister Bismarck and positioned the national policy as a new world policy. The so-called world policy means that Germany is no longer limited to the competition for interests in Europe's narrow land area, but should focus on the world to compete for colonial and other interests with old powers such as Britain and France.

The focus of William II's world policy was on the Middle East, Africa and East Asia. This policy seriously challenged Britain and France, which had already obtained vested interests in these three regions, demanding the redivision of world colonies and spheres of influence. Of course, it was strongly resisted by Britain and France and other countries, which also laid a time bomb for the outbreak of World War I and eventually triggered a war.

"Today is a very important day in German history. Today is the German army about to embark on a brilliant journey. It is also a new journey for the Germans to conquer the world. The Germanic nation has finally brought about a journey to victory." William II said without nonsense, waving his hands and angrily.

"Germany will win."

"Germany will win."

As William II finished speaking, deafening screams suddenly sounded around the square.

"Our heroic German army is about to sail to the enemy's territory. This time, we will completely defeat the enemy and let them completely lower their humble heads to Germany. We will solemnly declare to the world that Germany is invincible."

The crowd cheered and screamed again, and countless people stretched out their hands to continue their inner madness, expressing their strong support for William II.

William II stood in front of the center of the square, facing thousands of high-spirited German soldiers and the crazy German people, and delivered a ten-minute incitement speech, which aroused the emotions of the people and the soldiers to the highest point.

"The mighty German soldiers, take the steel guns in your hands and rush to the land of Britain, France and Russia, destroy all our enemies and fulfill the noble mission entrusted to you by the German people."

The soldiers began to fire their guns into the sky, and as the crowd became crazy, teams of German soldiers began to show their power to the world through the square in a mighty manner, and people became even more crazy.

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The clouds of war gradually enveloped the entire European sky, and even the land of the neutral country immediately became a battlefield. On August 4, the German army suddenly entered Belgium and launched an attack on the neutral country.

Belgium is located on the north side of the French coastline, and its geographical location is of great significance to the German army's attack on France and British territory. The German top leaders made the decision to advance regardless of the opposition of the neutral country. Belgium was then forced to get involved in the war, but the weak Belgium was soon shattered by the German iron hooves and quickly destroyed the country. The German army began to use Belgium as a stronghold and prepared to launch an attack on the French mainland from the northwest and northeast directions of France.

Before World War I, countries expanded their armies to prepare for war in order to expand their strength. The troops of Britain, France and Germany had expanded to one million, the Russian troops were expanded to two million, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire also had an army of nearly one million.

However, the strongest combat effectiveness were the German and French, British, Russian, Austro-Hungarian, Italy and other countries with obvious lack of military qualities and played a very little role in the war.

At the beginning of the war, the German army had a fierce offensive, and drove the French army entering Belgium back to France in one fell swoop, then launched an attack on France in five directions, heading straight to Paris, the French capital, and forcing the French government to retreat to Bordeaux.

Since then, the German and British and French forces fought on the Marne River and Verdun in the suburbs of Paris. Both sides were both injured. Then both sides turned into positional warfare, and the situation was unstable.

At this point, the war had been going on for more than a month. Overall, the German army had the initiative and advantage. Then, in the Far East, Japan declared war on Germany on August 23 and joined the Allies.

Japan participated in the war because Japan wanted to take this opportunity to usurp Germany's rights and interests in the Shandong Peninsula. Now the world is in chaos and opportunities cannot be missed. If it were in normal times, with Japan's national strength, it would not be a match for Germany at all.

Historically, it started from September 1914 that the Japanese Army landed in Longkou, Shandong, and then colluded with Britain to launch an attack on Germany's military base in Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao. The battle on the East Asian battlefield began. However, the Beiyang government did nothing and satisfies it. Like the Russo-Japanese War, it declared neutrality to ignore sovereignty and was trampled on by others. It was not until 1917 that China joined the Allies and officially participated in the war, resulting in the return of Shandong's sovereignty at the Paris Peace Conference after the war. Later, in 1922, Japan returned the Shandong Peninsula to China and the Japanese army withdrew from Qingdao.

At this time, the Japanese army did not mobilize the army from the country, but ordered the 18th Army in Shandong to advance eastward and approach the German stronghold. Yuan Shikai also declared neutrality and stayed apart from the matter. Regardless of the consequences of the people of Shandong being about to suffer the devastating war, he lay on the dragon bed and enjoyed the company of beautiful concubines.

In the magnificent palace of the Berlin Palace, German Emperor William II was tasting delicious seafood shipped from Belgium, crossing his legs and thinking about the next military action the German army would take. Prime Minister Von Bedmann Holwig sat with him, and two other beautiful maids were shaking big palm fans to dispel the hot summer waves for the noble emperor.

"On the battlefield in Shandong, China, the Japanese began to attack. What do you think of this matter?" William II ate a bite of tender oyster meat, then turned to look at Bedman who was sitting respectfully and asked.

"Our army in various parts of China has now been transferred to Shandong. So far, our army has a total of 450,000 troops in Shandong, and the navy has more than a dozen ships. The Japanese army has a 50,000 troops near Qingdao, which has an advantage over our army." Speaking of the distant Far East, Bedman's face was immediately covered with clouds and he said slowly.

"The British have sent troops, too?" William II continued.

"The British army is not strong in the Far East. They only sent two thousand people to support the Japanese army's operations." Bedman responded.

"Japan has the advantage of geographical advantages. Their army will send additional troops to attack at any time. In terms of the navy, Japan has three fleets of nearly 200 ships, and we are not even an opponent. I am not optimistic about the situation in the Far East. His Majesty the Emperor may have to make plans to give up China." Bedman paused slightly and continued.

"You are the Prime Minister of Germany, how can you give up easily? If the enemy succeeds easily in the early stages of the war, it will have a certain impact on the morale of the German army. Although this is in an insignificant Far Eastern battlefield, the outcome of the war is of great significance to our world policy. If this battle fails, we must withdraw from East Asia and all existing interests in the Pacific will be lost. This is not the situation we want to face. The Prime Minister must find ways to turn the tide and stop the Japanese army's offensive situation." William II waved his hand, raised his eyebrows, and then retorted.

"Your Majesty the Emperor, it's not that I'm not optimistic about the German army, but because Japan has the advantage of geographical advantages, it can quickly mobilize the army and navy from the country to participate in the battle. Our army is trapped in the European battlefield and is unable to rush to help. In the long run, Japan must occupy Shandong. Is there any other way?" Bedman asked in confusion with frowning.

"The British so quickly attracted Japan to join the war. Can't you learn from the British?" William II asked again.
Chapter completed!