Germany's industry has developed very fast. It has now surpassed Britain and France and has become the second largest industrial country after United States. Moreover, in terms of technology, it is completely ahead of United States. There is no doubt that Germany is the world's largest industrial power.
But it is a pity that as the industrial output value of Germany becomes more and more popular, the market they need also becomes more and more popular. Although Germany has a population of more than 60 million, this market still cannot satisfy the development of Germany industry. Although the market in Europe countries is very large, this market has long been saturated. Moreover, the existence of tariff barriers between countries has greatly restricted the industrial development of Germany.
In order to obtain a larger market, Germany can only expand overseas. But it is a pity that after Germany completed its unification and then rose, the entire world has long been divided up by Britain, France and other countries. After Germany participated, he only received a small amount of money, which was simply unable to meet Germany's industrial development needs. Germany products cannot enter the colonies of other countries. This makes Germany obviously have better products than those from Britain and France, but they cannot sell them. Countries such as Britain and France could rely on the colonial market to make huge profits even with inferior goods produced with backward technology.
This is naturally extremely unfair to Germany. This is the big reason why World War broke out. Without a way to gain a wider market, Germany can only use force to change everything. As long as Germany can defeat Britain and France in the war, it will be able to destroy the world colonial system they established and gain more colonies and markets. Therefore, the bottleneck that has been restricting the industrial development of Germany will naturally no longer exist. And Germany's industry will also usher in a blowout development. This will make Germany become a stronger industrial country and it is not impossible to surpass United States.
The huge population of the Eastern Empire is also a vast market that Germany covets. However, because it was too late to participate, Germany's influence on the Eastern Empire is also very low. But Wilhelm II has always hoped to develop in the Eastern Empire. Now, Oscar actually proposes to give up Blue Island. Doesn't this mean that Wilhelm II's plan will be wasted?
The other ministers also looked at Oscar, wondering why he would make such a suggestion. After all, this is obviously detrimental to Germany. They were also puzzled as to why Oscar, who had always been smart, would make such suggestions that were obviously not liked by Wilhelm II. Although Oscar's Crown Prince's position has become more and more stable, it does not mean that he can do whatever he wants.
"Oskar, tell me your reasons!" Wilhelm II said with a cold face.
"Father, you should be aware of the existence of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. Once we go to war with the British, the Japanese will definitely take the opportunity to launch an attack on Blue Island. They have always coveted Blue Island. However, they are afraid of the power of the empire and dare not act rashly. Once the war breaks out , all the strength of the empire will be dragged in Europe. This will undoubtedly make the Japanese attack Blue Island boldly. With our strength on Blue Island, we simply cannot hold it there. It is better to give up as soon as possible, which can further save our strength!"
Although he felt a little unwilling, Wilhelm II had to admit that what Oscar said made sense.
"Your Majesty, although Japan is a small country, they have already become one of the world's great powers. They have defeated Eastern Empire and Russia successively and have strong military strength. Their navy is also developing rapidly. If they enter If we attack Blue Island, our Pacific Fleet and the troops stationed at Blue Island will not be able to withstand their attack. Therefore, Crown Prince's suggestion is worth considering!" Grand Admiral Count Tirpitz said.
"This is just Your Highness's guess. Japan may not have the guts to attack Blue Island at all. Even if it doesn't work, we can also send reinforcements to Blue Island to enhance the strength there. The fortress we have painstakingly built is not that easy to break." Moltke the Younger retorted.
"Never underestimate the ambitions of those little dwarfs. They have grown from a small country to one of the world's great powers. Their powerful ambitions have played a huge role. Besides, Blue Island is too far away from us. Even if we send reinforcements, how many can we send? It is always beyond our reach!" Feng Falkenhayn also said.
"Hmph! Even if the Japanese really dare to do that, after we win the war, they will have to spit out Blue Island!" Moltke the Younger said.
"Even then, our losses are irreversible. Besides, even after we win this war, Empire's focus in the future will still be on Atlantic Ocean. After all, there is an extremely powerful country on the other side of the ocean. They will become Empire's next main opponent." Oscar said.
Wilhelm II remained silent, although it was emotionally unacceptable. However, his reason told him that giving up Blue Island would still be very beneficial to the German Empire.
After thinking for several minutes, Wilhelm II said, "Okay, according to Oskar's wishes, return Blue Island to the Eastern Empire!"
"Yes, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Bernhardt von Bülow and Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth replied. It would be better for the government to take action on this matter.
Oscar was relieved that this problem was finally solved.
Germany voluntarily gave up Blue Island, which shocked all countries in the world, especially the Japanese, who were very dissatisfied. They originally thought that after the war broke out, they would take the opportunity to launch an attack on Blue Island and further expand their territory in the Eastern Empire. But now all their plans are in ruins.
Countries such as Britain and France are also more vigilant. Because what Germany is doing is shrinking the front line and preparing for future wars! This also caused the two countries to speed up preparations for war.
Time passed little by little, and it soon entered 1914. Oscar has become even busier this year. Personally supervise the navy and the army that he can influence to strengthen training and combat preparations.
No one knows that if history does not change, war will break out this year. Although Oscar is not sure whether it will develop according to the original historical trajectory, it is always right to be prepared in advance.
When Oscar learned that June 1914 and Austro-Hungarian Empire would hold exercises at Bosnia, he knew that what was supposed to come would eventually come!