Chapter 17 Zimmer's--

In the morning.

The Chinese Embassy in Germany called various departments - the Secretariat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the German Empire, and asked for an urgent appointment with German Foreign Minister Zimmer. In this special period, the Germans naturally would not refuse. Zimmer hurried to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the early morning. Just two hours ago, he had just left the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Germany had declared war on Russia. The next step may be France.

Now the entire German war machine is running, but when it is running, it needs help from China. At least China can intervene in the war and contain Russia.

"Maybe it's good news!"

You don't have to think about it. Zimmer can think about what Ambassador Yan will say.

"Although the previous covenant between the two countries has expired, in order to maintain the friendship between China and Germany, China has decided to declare war on Russia..."

He was not surprised to say this to Ambassador Yan. After all, for China, this is the best opportunity to "take advantage of the fire". China may occupy half of Russia. Well, this is acceptable. Even China can fight all the way to Moscow and St. Petersburg. Of course, as long as they have that Force.

"At that time, the whole of Europe will be aware of the yellow disaster. At that time, they will find that only Germany in Europe and only Germany can block the threat from Asia. At that time..."

The private words of Emperor II came to Zimmer's mind. For Germany, China is just a tool. Now it is a tool to relieve the pressure of two fronts of war, and in the future, it will become a tool for Germany to seek peace in Europe.

Finally, after entering the office, Zimmer once again rehearsed the conversation with Yan Huiqing after rehearsing in his heart. He sat down at the table, with a tight face. While imagining how the Chinese ambassador walked into the open door to him, he slowly stood up on the polished table with both hands.

Then shake hands with him warmly and kindly, and then ask him to sit down. After he sits down first, he can sit down by himself. Then what will happen? After Ambassador Yan said China's decision to declare war on Russia, of course, he should first express his gratitude. Of course, he should use a light tone, so as not to make them feel that Germany is asking for them.

Thinking of the upcoming meeting, Zimmer couldn't help but look forward to the arrival of this historical surname. As a diplomat, he will not feel anything about the role he will play. Even if he has a little conscience, he will not have such a feeling. Yellow people, they may be able to take advantage of the fire, but the world belongs to Europeans. No, they belong to Germans. They, people of color, are just a tool for a while. That's all.

At this time, Zimmer did not feel conscientiously blamed. But there was an inexplicable fear in his heart, that kind of subconscious worry. He didn't know what he was worried about, but these feelings grabbed him more and more fiercely.

Why do you feel afraid?

Unable to grasp the root of fear, he was suddenly interrupted by a phone ring. The secretary reported that the Chinese ambassador arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs half an hour later.

... In addition to the feeling of happiness, pride and gloating, there is also a completely different thing, fear.

Sitting in the car, Yan Huiqing held the briefcase on her legs, but she still felt an unwavering fear. That was the fear of the future, the fear of the future, the fear of the unknown future... Fear was by no means unique to him. Although he did not know the domestic situation, he received the call. After the report, he believed the fact that there will certainly be many people in China who will be afraid of the future because of His Majesty's decision, because this time, China is challenging the world powers. Although this first-class power is in war, the [***] team will never fail, and China has a history. Mission and so on. After thinking about it, Yan Huiqing tried to get rid of this fear and eliminate the inner fear in this way, but the fear would not be eliminated immediately. This is the kind of fear of gambling at home.

So the reason why I'm afraid is that the bet is too big, because this bet includes not only everything in the country, but also the future of this disaster-stricken nation, and even the fate. Because cards always like to play tricks on people, there will be a front-line possibility of gambling and losing at any time. At that time, it is necessary to calculate the general account.

It was this temporarily vague and incomprehensible fear that troubled Yan Huiqing, which even made him hallucinate that when Germany defeated Russia and made a truce, they would turn around and find the trouble of China, a "treacherous" ally.

At that time, after a war, the streets of Chinese cities were full of German soldiers, and the German flag was planted at the top of the wall of Nanjing... The tension of fear could not be dispersed in him for a long time.

But the car did not stop because of his fear. He arrived at Zimmer's office at 8:30 a.m. on time.

"Hello, Your Excellency!"

While greeting, Yan Huiqing stretched out his hand to Zimmer, who stood up from the table. Zimmer, who should have taken the initiative to stretch out his hand, didn't expect to let the other party take the lead, so he made a few hesitant and nervous movements. He raised his hand slightly for a while, put down his hand for a while, and then decided to shake hands gently with the ambassador.

Then he nodded and warmly asked the ambassador to sit down.

Although there is a little fear of the future in his heart, Yan Huiqing has a trace of excitement in his heart at this time. This is the excitement of challenging the strong. In any case, everything is inevitable, so... bet!

"Your Excellency..."

Before Yan Huiqing could speak, Zimmer interrupted him, and then Zimmer began to communicate with China and Germany. Germany's friendship with China talked to the ambassador endlessly... "... Of course, now, I still believe that the friendship between China and Germany can stand the test!"

Zimmer's words only made Yan Huiqing look slightly embarrassed. Finally, Zimmer stopped. Yan Huiqing, who was willing to listen to those harsh words, first opened the package, then picked up the pre-printed diplomatic official letter, and then unfolded the official letter. First, he bowed deeply to Zimmer in front of him.

Zimmor also stood up. He looked at the other party's behavior. From the other party's action, he was even more frightened. He suddenly realized that Ambassador Yan's behavior at this time was really... too formal. Is it necessary? Unless it is..." "Your Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in view of the expiration of the Treaty of the Sino-German Alliance, our National Assembly has not yet approved the renewal of the contract. Based on the belief of mutual trust and peace between the two countries on the basis of Sino-German friendship, the current German Empire has declared war on the grounds of other countries, in order to undermine the peace of Europe and the world, and Looking at Asia, for world peace and national security, China was forced to take a "prevention" action to declare war on the German Empire..."

What? Declaring war?

The office calmed down in an instant, and there were two moments of silence. Yan Huiqing could even hear Zimmer gasping heavily. There is a big drop of sweat hanging on the tip of his nose.

This is a shameful betrayal!

Although his heart was completely filled with anger, Zimmer finally controlled his emotions and calmly expressed his regret for this matter, saying that his responsibility completely lies with China.

"What a shameless betrayal! You, China, will regret this in the future..."

Zimmer said so. He stared at Yan Huiqing's last sentence.

And facing Zimmer's anger at this time, he thought that he had vowed to declare that Sino-German friendship would last for a long time, but now he... so he said in a rather helpless tone.

"Sir... This is a decision from Yanjing... I... Don't do this... I... But... I believe that we..."

"What do you believe?"

Zimmer stood up and looked at the other party coldly. At this time, he was completely angry and completely forgot. Just a few minutes ago, he imagined how to turn China into a bargaining chip for Germany. China's declaration of war on Russia was beneficial to Germany. China won the advantage of war and even occupied the whole Russia. For Germany, it is also beneficial, because... China is an abandoned son who can be abandoned at any time, but what about now?

He and Germany had to face a reality that Germany... was fooled by the Chinese!

"Please believe that our country has no intention of being involved in the European war!"

Then Yan Qinghui said seriously.

"Your Majesty hopes that this ambassador will tell your country that the Chinese empire does not intend to be involved in the war. The decision made so far is entirely from maintaining peace in the Asia-Pacific, sending troops to Europe, and directly involved in the war in Europe, which is not China's original intention!"

Standing in the office, Zimmer hesitated for a moment, so he turned back to his desk. He first glanced at the time on the table.

Looking at that time, he knew that there was no force in the world to stop the war. Germany had declared war on Russia. Unlike Yan Huiqing's declaration of war, Germany was about to fight against two or even three major powers with the power of the whole Germany, despite Yan Huiqing's words and It's not credible, but... can Germany win this war?

When this idea came up in Zimmer's heart, Yan Huiqing, who had already got into the car again, looked at the rearview mirror. He saw that his face in the mirror was full of sweat, and his wet hair was sticking to his forehead.

Nervous?

No!

It is more afraid of the future. Is it possible for China to win the future? Is it possible to win all this?

When he was thinking about it, he looked out of the car window. At this time, many pedestrians had appeared on the street under the bodhi tree. For a few minutes, he stared at the line.

"Well, with Russia, France as rivals, and even Britain, even if Germany wants to win, I'm afraid it won't be very easy..."

(to be continued)