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Morocco has not had a good time these years. Due to the weather, its agriculture has suffered from drought, causing farmers to fail. In addition, due to the corruption of officials and the short-sightedness of the government, there is no means of disaster relief. Instead, taxes are collected as always, which makes the farmers and herdsmen extremely dissatisfied, and the anti-tax riots continue one after another.

The tentacles in France are tightening day by day, the products from France are impacting Morocco's economy, and the domestic handicraftsmen go bankrupt one after another, which also leads to dissatisfaction with the government in the city.

In this case, the Moroccan people could not sit still, and a larger-scale uprising broke out in early 1911. The people who were dissatisfied with the government and the Sudanese rose up in the name of overthrowing the government and opposing Sudan. The insurgents followed one after another. The capture of Rabat, Meknes and other cities led to the insurgent army becoming more and more powerful, and a large number of bankrupt peasant handicraftsmen who could not survive joined it.

And the French side, which is self-proclaimed protector of Morocco, can't sit still when it sees the Moroccan uprising getting bigger and bigger.

The army was sent into Morocco, with the intention of helping Morocco to suppress the rebellion and completely control Morocco. In the face of the French military action, the Moroccan government had no resistance at all, and the insurgent army was no match for it, and it was quickly occupied by Rabat.

The French's approach has made European countries unable to sit still. Because it violated the Treaty of Algeciras signed by various countries a few years ago, countries have expressed their dissatisfaction with the French in Morocco.

However, the French ignored the attitudes of various countries and continued to send troops to intervene in Morocco. In the following month, it occupied the capital Fes, Rabat, Meknes and other places.

Some people can't sit still about the French's approach, and this person is Kaiser Wilhelm II. At this time, Kaiser Wilhelm II was in London, and he asked the British government whether France's actions violated the Treaty of Algeciras?

Not only did the British not uphold "justice" for him, but instead told William II: "This treaty is just a passing game, why should everyone take it seriously?"

Failing to get the desired results from the British population, the Kaiser did not give up, but stepped up preparations.

As for domestically in Germany, the whole German society is filled with cries of declaring war against France in response to this "provocation" by France.

At this time, Germany had a lot of interests in Morocco, and its interests were second only to France and Spain.

However, although the domestic cries of declaring war against France broke out, as the German Prime Minister's "provocation" against France this time, the entire German society was filled with cries of declaring war against France.

German Chancellor Holwig believes that Germany does not need to use force against France for Morocco.

He believed that Germany could recognize France's complete occupation of Morocco, but France had to set aside a considerable area for Germany as a colony, and in addition, it had to make considerable compensation to Germany in the colonies of Central Africa, West Africa, and East Africa.

Holvig has such an idea, or is due to a little worry, that is, the use of force against France will likely lead to Britain's declaration of war on Germany - the alliance between France and Britain has been too strong.

In addition, once the war breaks out, how to end it will also become a difficult problem.

For this reason, after the Kaiser returned to Berlin, the prime minister immediately stated his views to the Kaiser.

"You mean, if we take military action against France, there is a good chance Britain will go to war?"

In the face of the Kaiser's question, Holvig responded immediately. “Actually, it’s not just the UK. According to the current relationship between France and Russia, and the treaty signed between them, I think if we declare war on France, then the UK and Russia will definitely not sit idly by. The two countries may take military measures. , to stop our war with France."

Holwig's words made William ponder. If it was France alone, William was not afraid. Germany was not afraid of France in terms of population, national strength or military strength. But if you add Britain and Russia, then Germany will be at a disadvantage.

The visit in London some time ago has made William vigilant enough. But it is not his character to back down from this, and the domestic anger must also be released, otherwise the anger will turn to the government and himself.

"Holwig, do you have any ideas?"

At this moment, the Kaiser turned his attention to the Prime Minister. Since the other party found him, I believe that he must have an idea.

In the face of the emperor's inquiry, Prime Minister Holvig, who had already made up his mind, said. "Your Majesty, at this time we need to prepare both hands, the first must; we must contact our allies, inform each other of our predicament, and seek their help. The Austrians can help us watch over the Russians, and the Italians can help us share the British and French burdens. Second; we cannot show the slightest hesitation at this time, we must let the French know that if we want to take Morocco, we must ask our ideas. Then we in turn make conditions for France to compensate from other places. For example, France in The colonies in Africa adjacent to ours must be given to us."

Facing the Prime Minister's idea, William's eyes lit up. "It's a good idea to rely on the help of our allies. We have been in the three-nation alliance for more than 20 years. I think if we ask them now, they will not refuse us. As for expressing our attitude to the French, then what do you think should be done? Do, massing the army to the French border?"

The words of William II shocked the Prime Minister Holvig. How could the army be moved at this time? Isn't this arousing the nerves of France?

"Your Majesty, there is no need to dispatch the army. The army is the foundation of our country and should not be used. I think it is best to dispatch the navy. Sending a small warship to Morocco is enough for the French to know our attitude, and it is enough to explain to the country."

Although William is not very satisfied with the suggestion of Prime Minister Holvig, it is a good choice if there is no better way.

"Then do what you want. I'll call Tirpitz and ask him to send a small warship to Morocco."

"Your Majesty, it's best to let the Navy send the nearest warship, so as to show our determination." At this time, Prime Minister Holvig gave another suggestion.

"Okay, I know."

With that, Kaiser Wilhelm picked up the phone. "Pick me up from Tirpitz's office and say I'm looking for him."

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Field Marshal Tirpitz, who was instructed by the Kaiser, put down the phone and immediately called the secretary.

"Give me the information on the closest warship to Morocco, with a tonnage of less than 2,000 tons."

"As ordered, Marshal."

After a while, the secretary found the news of the small warship closest to Morocco.

"Marshal, the small warship closest to Morocco is the Leopard destroyer, which is currently in the waters close to Spain."

"Send a telegram to the Leopard immediately and ask him to go to Morocco to protect the safety of our nationals there."

"Follow the command of the marshal. UU reading www.uukanshu.com"

Soon the officers and men on the Leopard received an order from the Admiralty. Facing the order issued by Tirpitz personally, the officers and men of the Leopard turned the bow of the ship and rushed to Morocco without hesitation.

The ship was the sixth of the "Polecat" class (1897) gunboats, launched in 1901, with a displacement of 1193 tons, a maximum speed of 13.5 knots, and an endurance of 3400 nautical miles. The ship's armament includes two 105mm guns and six 37mm guns.

The "Leopard" was extremely active in German overseas military activities. In 1902, when the ship was just commissioned, it bombarded the Haitian rebel ship that hijacked the German "Macomania" ship in Haiti, causing a sensation in the Americas. Only a few months later, the "Leopard" participated in the intervention in the Venezuelan crisis, and together with the British and Italian warships, it blocked and shelled the Venezuelan port.

In 1905, the "Leopard" captured a German artilleryman in Brazil without the authorization of the local government, which triggered a serious diplomatic incident between Brazil and Germany, known as the "Leopard Incident" in history.

This time, the little Leopard was at the forefront again.

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