Berlin, Germany, Imperial Palace, office of Kaiser Wilhelm II.

The atmosphere in the office was a little solemn, and Qin Tianzheng was sitting behind his desk with a dark face. The military and political ministers of the Empire, sitting on the sofa. But all of them looked very ugly.

Before, Qin Tian made it clear that Gibraltar must be taken. The Mediterranean Fleet is already in action. But at this juncture, something happened, so it was no wonder that Qin Tian had such a big temper.

"Your Majesty, it is true that we have not thought through this matter. We greatly underestimated the courage of the Spaniards, and had no idea that they would dare to come in. The Imperial Prime Minister smiled wryly.

Indeed, Spain's courage to regain Gibraltar at this time was completely unexpected. After all, Spain has been in decline for many years. Moreover, their kings and ministers have long since lost their ambition. In the last world war, they didn't even have the courage to fight. But now, they dare to snatch food, isn't that self-defeating? You must know that the current German Empire is the world's largest power. If Germany gets angry, it can easily destroy Spain. Therefore, everyone can't help but sigh that the courage of the Spaniards is a little too fat. Or rather, their kings and ministers were kicked in the heads by donkeys together.

"Your Majesty, the Spaniards probably think that the Empire will not use force against them because of Gibraltar. That's why they dared to regain Gibraltar so unscrupulously. In addition, the Spaniards had claimed sovereignty over Gibraltar for centuries. It was also true that a number of States recognized their sovereignty over Gibraltar. Maybe that's what they relied on! Foreign Minister Vahit said.

"Humph! Their statements, why should we bother with their statements? If such a simple statement can work, then the empire can declare that the whole world belongs to the empire! "Minister of War and Chief of the General Staff Von? Field Marshal Falkenhain said disdainfully.

"Haha, that's a good idea. We can state that the whole world belongs to the Empire. Prime Minister Bilow laughed.

"Then it has to be recognized by other countries! If the Empire does that, it will probably make the Empire the target of public criticism and the target of siege by other countries. Washitt said.

"The current situation of the empire is not much better than this. We are also under siege by other countries. "Admiral Reinhardt? Marshal Scheer said.

"Alright, don't talk about these useless things. Now, what are we going to do with Spain? That's the most important thing at the moment! Qin Tian said.

Of course, Germany's goal is to dominate the world, and everyone knows that. Even the enemies of Germany knew about it. That's why they will unite against Germany. However, it is one thing to be well known, and it is another thing if it is openly publicized. That would make Germany a real enemy of all other countries. Such a stupid thing, Qin Tiancai would not do it.

"Your Majesty, now the Spaniards have announced to the whole world that they have retaken Gibraltar. If we go back to the old approach, it will be a bit less appropriate. After all, the empire is the number one power in the world. However, Spain is a neutral country, and if it were to invade by force, it would probably be condemned by other countries. In that case, it will have a great impact on the image of the empire. At the same time, it is not conducive to the future leadership of the Empire over the world. Prime Minister Billo said.

"Is that all? In that case, would we not be able to obtain Gibraltar. Qin Tian frowned. If we get Gibraltar, it will have a very big impact on the global strategy of the Empire. After all, with the intensification of exchanges between the East and the West, the Mediterranean Sea and the Suez Canal have become busier and busier. What's more, there are a series of countries in the Mediterranean region that Germany needs to blockade and suppress.

"Your Majesty, we may be able to think of something else. For example, peace talks with the Spaniards to get them to agree to lease Gibraltar to us as a military base. In this way, the problem can be solved very well. Vahit suggested.

"Lending? Will the Spaniards say yes? Qin Tian frowned. Lend-lease costs money, and if it is directly occupied militarily, it belongs to the Empire.

"Your Majesty, Spain is a small country after all, and their military strength is also very weak. Gibraltar is not of much use to them. If we had asked them for a loan, they would have agreed. Of course, we will also negotiate with them as much as possible, preferably to pay a symbolic amount of rent. Washitt said.

Qin Tian nodded: "If that's the case, it's pretty much the same." If the Spaniards knew each other, they would lend Gibraltar to us. The rent is kept as low as possible to a mark. In addition, the lease term is ninety-nine years. Of course, it seems that the Spaniards will suffer a lot. However, the empire will remember them. ”

The rent of one mark and the lease term of ninety-nine years, the ministers were very speechless. It's like picking the door and getting home. However, if the Spaniards agreed, it would be very beneficial for the Empire.

Foreign Minister Vahit's face was not very good, and in his opinion, this was simply impossible. As long as the Spaniard's brain is not caught in the door. They would not have agreed to the demands of the German Reich.

"If the diplomatic talks are not successful, we must also be prepared to launch military action. In any case, the empire is the most powerful country in the world. And Gibraltar was so important to the Empire. So, we have to take Gibraltar, one way or another. As for the trespass charge, it's actually very easy to solve. We could just make an excuse and land in Gibraltar. In the face of absolute superiority in force, the Spaniards would have chosen to give in. Qin Tian said. Didn't the US imperialists of later generations often make up some excuses and then invade other countries? Although, many countries will protest, but protests have a fart! Isn't the U.S. imperialist still doing its own thing?

Although, what Qin Tian said was completely a set of bandit theories. But the military and political ministers of the empire nodded again and again, looking deeply approving. This era is meant to be like this. Whoever has the big fist has the final say. Other small and weak countries can only survive under the oppression of the big powers. 21010