"Your Majesty, the current diplomatic offensive of the Empire has achieved remarkable results. So far, most of the many states of the Austro-Hungarian Empire have made it clear that they will remain neutral in the event of war between the Empire and Austria-Hungary. Among them, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Kingdom of Bohemia, and the Kingdom of Croatia-Slavonia and Dalmatia were very interested in the independence proposed by the empire. After the empire defeated Austria-Hungary, they could take advantage of the situation and stand on their own. Washitt said.

Qin Tian nodded with satisfaction, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was acting very smoothly, which meant that the empire had gained a decisive advantage in this war with Austria-Hungary before the outbreak of the empire. After all, Austria was the most powerful in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, without the support of other states, Audi's strength to the empire would be weakened by more than half. In the face of the imperial attack, the rest of the Austro-Hungarian states would remain neutral, with only the Austrians fighting alone. This will be a great blow to the morale and confidence of the Austrians. At that time, the Empire would have won the war as long as it defeated Austria. And this will definitely not be difficult for the army of the powerful German Empire.

"Very well, guys. Karl I was now a traitor. The mighty Austro-Hungarian Empire, before the empire could attack, was already falling apart. I believe that we will win this battle cleanly! "Qin Tian is full of confidence in this war.

"Your Majesty, since the only enemy of the empire is the Austrians. Then, the empire will definitely be able to defeat them in half a month! "Feng? Marshal Falkenhein assured.

Qin Tian nodded, if only Austria remained, it would take half a month for the Empire's * army to defeat them.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid we still have to consider whether other countries will intervene in this war." Imperial Prime Minister Bilo said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Karl I should have known very well that with the strength of Austria-Hungary alone, there was no way to confront the empire. The reason why he dared to do so must have been supported by other countries. Otherwise, Karl I would never have done this. He was hostile to the Empire, but he was not a fool. Foreign Minister Vahit said.

Qin Tian looked at the important ministers of the military: "If the Americans intervene, will the empire be able to stop them?" ”

"Your Majesty, the strength of the Imperial Navy's Atlantic Fleet may be slightly inferior to that of the U.S. Navy. After all, during the last war, the Americans recognized the inadequacy of their navy and began to build new warships in large quantities. Now, a batch of new warships has entered service. If the Atlantic Fleet plus the Home Fleet is added, the US Navy can be defeated. However, the task of the home fleet was to go to the Mediterranean, suppressing the Austro-Hungarian navy. The Atlantic Fleet will be a little struggling next, I'm afraid. I suggest sending four aircraft carriers into the Atlantic, and in the event of a war with the United States, using aircraft carriers to sink the capital ships of the Americans! "Admiral Reinhardt? Marshal Scheer said.

In the last world war, the U.S. Navy sold its active capital ships to the British, extorting a sum of money from the British. This gave the Americans enough money to build their navy. Before the war ended, the Americans began to build new capital ships in large quantities. Now, those capital ships, although not yet fully commissioned. However, just this batch of troops in service has already skyrocketed the strength of the US Navy. If all the new capital ships of the US Navy are put into service, I am afraid that the German Navy will have to deal with it carefully.

Although the overall strength of the German Navy is still stronger than that of the US Navy. However, the German Navy is now deployed globally, and the naval strength left behind in the Atlantic is not very strong.

"Well, the Navy will take care of it itself. Austria-Hungary had a limited navy, and it would be a bit wasteful to dispatch aircraft carriers. Stay in the Atlantic! If the Americans dare to intervene, then send their fleets to the bottom of the sea. In addition, if necessary, a fleet can be sent to shell the east coast of the United States, so that the Americans will pay for their stupidity. Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Reinhart? Marshal Scheer nodded.

If the German Navy really shelled the east coast of the United States, it would be a great deterrent for the United States. Of course, it is unlikely that Germany will launch an attack on the American mainland for a while, but such a shock is enough to scare the timid Americans away. When the time comes, I don't know how many Americans will flee the East Coast of the United States with their families. The series of problems caused by this is enough to keep the US government busy.

"Your Majesty, since the interference factor of the Americans can already be ruled out. Then the empire can declare war on Austria-Hungary! Prime Minister Billo said. Now that the empire is fully prepared, and this battle is inevitable. Naturally, then, the Empire must do its best to win this battle.

"Well, tomorrow the Empire will officially declare war on Austria-Hungary. Then the army crossed the border and launched an offensive against Austria-Hungary. This time, we are going to crush Austria-Hungary in the shortest possible time! Qin Tian said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Germany's military ministers replied one after another.

In January 1917, even though the whole of Europe was still in the middle of winter. However, the eyes of the whole world are focused on this. The most powerful country in the world, and the self-proclaimed second most powerful country in the world, is about to break out into a war here.

All countries are speculating about the outcome of this war. The vast majority of countries believed that there would be no doubt that Germany, as the world's number one power, would win the war. The only uncertainty is how long Austria-Hungary will be able to hold out in this war. Some believe that Austria-Hungary will be quickly defeated. There are also those who believe that Austria-Hungary will hold out for a long time, after all, Austria-Hungary can be considered a great power. At the same time, the current weather conditions are undoubtedly very unfavorable for the march and battle.

Regardless of the speculation, Germany was ready for military action. Millions of German troops were already in place, and even if the weather was bad, they would attack on time.

On the morning of the 19th, German Prime Minister Bilo, on behalf of the whole situation, declared war against Austria-Hungary under the pretext of Austria-Hungary's betrayal of the Alliance!