"For example, the most important reason for the alliance between Britain, France and Russia is because they are vested interests. What about the alliance between Germany and Australia? It is because we all want something about the colonies and we all want to get a piece of the Russians! Our interests are all focused on Europe."

"What about us and Japan? From a geopolitical perspective, our core circle of interests is Europe, Africa and West Asia. Japan's sphere of influence is the Far East. We must invest our strength into our core circle of interests. The Japanese cannot travel far and wide to the ocean to have a significant impact on the situation in Europe. You can see that Japan's support for the Allies this time is completely a business attitude. Overall, I feel that the Allies have lost money. The directions of the two sides value differently. How to coordinate the interests within the alliance? The two sides are too far away, and we cannot take care of each other at all. At least Japan does not have the ability to take care of us. Since that is the case, what is the meaning of our alliance?"

"Let's look at the history of Japan's wealth. In less than 0 years, the Japanese experienced four wars and had to go through the fifth in the near future. No modern country can survive such a fierce war. Even if it is not a military failure, the consumption of the war will eventually drag down the country! For example, Napoleon, when he was strong, the whole of Europe was trembling at his feet, but how many days did the First French Empire last? By the same token, Napoleon III fought with the Russians in Crimea, then in Italy, the French fought with the Austrians, and then in Mexico, and finally fought with us. So you know what the final result is."

"Even if the German Empire, which claimed to be unified with an iron-blooded policy, we only carried out two main battlefields, one was the Pratt-Austria War and the other was the Franco-Prussian War. And the two wars ended very quickly. Subsequently, the German Empire used its own military power very carefully for decades. Modern warfare has greatly damaged national strength, unlike the so-called Seven Years War and Thirty Years War in the past. Since the Napoleon era, countries that have been abused by their military power will eventually fail! This is an iron law! The Russians are actually the same."

"In this world, no country, even if it is extremely powerful, is like the Victorian British, it cannot launch endless large-scale wars. This is true for Napoleon and Russia. So why should Japan survive? In just 0 years, it will go through five major wars! Such a country that launches wars wildly has no future, and at the same time, it is not something we can control." Ruprecht said.

"We can agree with the Austro-Hungarian Empire on many issues, such as limiting the ambitions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire for the Balkans without the empire being prepared. As our ally, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is controllable and will not affect our strategy because of its solitary action. However, Japan is absolutely uncontrollable. It will even kidnap its allies. I believe that when the Philippine Navy broke out, Britain would definitely not be willing to conflict with the Americans, but when the Japanese naval guns fired the first shot at the US Navy, everything was different! Britain was kidnapped by Japan! In turn, the United States stood on the opposite side of the Allies. Imagine, if the United States stood on the side of Britain, what would we face in this war?"

"The victory of the war is only the first step in the rise of the empire. The integration problem we face in the next 0 years will be more difficult than war! How could we interrupt our plan at this time because of the reckless movement of an ally? Therefore, I have no good feelings for Japan, nor do I think there is a need to form an alliance. If it is an alliance, then Japan's ambition and courage will expand unusually, and this expansion is disastrous for the development of the empire. Believe me, it has no effect on the so-called diplomatic warning of the Japanese. Only swords can make them honest!" Ruprecht said at last.

Ruprecht has already made it clear that whether it is based on reality or Japan's national strength and strategic goals, whether it is an alliance with Japan will not have a significant impact on the overall situation of Europe. Subjectively speaking, Japan values ​​its interests in the Far East. For example, during the war, Japan took advantage of the European war to swallow up most of the Dutch East India directly. It does not consider the interests of the so-called European allies at all, and the so-called help is entirely based on the face of money! So, is it meaningful for such a guy who is contrary to his own strategy and is useless? Obviously not!

Strategically speaking, after forming an alliance, we have to assume the obligation to share the results. Japan has no benefit except for all kinds of blind actions to bring allies to its allies. Look at Germany and Austria. Italy was on the sidelines of the early stages of the war. In the late stages of the war, Italy tried to discuss with Germany and Austria to participate in the war, but was politely rejected by Germany and Austria. So what is willing? Not to mention that Italy is disgusting as a speculator. More importantly, once Italy joins the war, it will inevitably become a member of the distribution of the results of victory. Germany and Austria can solve the problem by themselves, so why should we add one person to get a share of the pie? If Italy is like this, then joining forces with Japan will be even more worth the loss!

Ruprecht has two requirements for his allies. The first is that he can indeed help in Europe, Africa and West Asia. The other is controllability! A rampant pit can be more troublesome than a powerful enemy! And Japan does not have these two points at all!

"I understand what you mean." Ruprecht had already made the reasons very clear, and these reasons were enough to convince the Grand Duke and the German Emperor behind them. Moreover, even if Grand Duke Baden had objections to the Crown Prince's remarks, it was useless. The reason was very simple. The Crown Prince Ruprecht, who stood behind the Bavarian Kingdom and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, could completely influence the diplomatic strategies of Germany and even the Allies. Perhaps the Crown Prince's support may not be able to pass, but if the Crown Prince opposes, it will definitely not pass... Therefore, Grand Duke Baden did not need to continue to struggle with things that were destined to be unsuccessful.
Chapter completed!