Chapter 1917 Americans and French II
"First of all, the territory and sovereignty of the French Republic must be guaranteed, and after the conclusion of the peace agreement, the German Army must return to its pre-war position."
"Secondly, the French Republic will not bear a franc of war compensation! And the Germans should bear the responsibility for the destruction they have caused on French soil."
"Thirdly, Germany and its allies should withdraw their troops from the Balkans to ensure the territorial integrity of Serbia, Romania and Greece."
The attitude of the French is very simple. The best result is that the situation in Western Europe will return to before the war, and France and the Balkan countries will be preserved. As for letting the Germans compensate for the losses? This is just talk, a condition that can be cut off at any time.
"Mr. President, I feel that this negotiation is no longer necessary, because the Germans will never agree." Marshall said to Roosevelt in front of the French, and made a helpless expression.
"I would like to remind your Excellency again that the United States of America is just an intermediate bridge. In the final negotiation, your country will negotiate with the Germans. Then think about it, will the Germans agree to these conditions?" Roosevelt was a little bit dumbfounded. I thought in my heart, Ma Dan, when did the French have the illusion that our United States is on the side of the French...
"I think I should repeat our position. On the issue of World War I, I think the fault is on your side. After all, what happened was that the Serbs assassinated the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In a country where imperial power is the most important thing , this kind of thing can already declare war, so it is understandable for Austria-Hungary and its allies to declare war on Serbia. If they do something wrong, they should bear the responsibility. Even from a neutral point of view, Serbia must not That's all."
"Secondly, any negotiation must be based on the current battlefield situation. If the front lines of the two sides are now on the French-German border and the territory of Belgium, then your request may still be realized, but it is a pity that now The German army has an overwhelming advantage. Maybe you don’t give in, but this does not hinder the objective facts. In addition, we are still allies of the Germans, so we will not put pressure on the Germans to let Germany give up They deserve their benefits!"
In less than half an hour after the meeting, Roosevelt emphasized for the third time the relationship and immutability of the US-Germany alliance. This is actually telling the French that if Germany takes away part of France's interests in this war, then the Americans are acceptable. Therefore, it is impossible to get out of the whole body. France must correct its attitude if it wants to negotiate!
In fact, the Americans really want the Germans not to take any advantage on the Western Front, and to keep the same in the Balkans, because this is most in line with the American idea of preventing Germany from becoming bigger, but it is a pity that this The idea is not tenable at all. If the Americans fall out, Germany must be uncomfortable, but if the Germans also explode, then the future US Pacific strategy will be completely ruined. Once one party decides to break up, it will be a zero-sum ending, which neither Germany nor the United States wants to see. Therefore, as an excellent politician, we must allow the United States and Germany to continue in the future. Only on this premise can we discuss assistance to the French. However, the French don't seem to understand this truth?
"I think we can sit here and discuss this issue with His Excellency the President. There is one most basic point, that is, your country is actually unwilling to see Germany too strong. Look at the current Germany and Austria. Germany has already eaten The Russians have millions of square kilometers of land, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire has eaten a lot. The combined area of Deoga is estimated to reach 3 million square kilometers. Can you imagine such a huge national alliance ruling the center of the world What happened after that? On the issue of restricting the Germans,
Our interests are actually the same. Believe me, as long as Germany and Austria digest the territory they acquired, the United States will be marginalized. " Ernst said with a rather sincere expression.
"Now the United States is marginalized. This is thanks to your allies, the United Kingdom and the Japanese, so we are the enemy! What does Germany have to do with the United States of America? Can they cross the Atlantic to threaten the United States? Germany Does being strong have anything to do with the US Pacific strategy? The Germans sold us all their islands in the Pacific Ocean and made a public statement promising not to try to acquire any permanent territory in the Pacific waters! There is no conflict between us. And it is precisely your country that has admitted that the Japanese illegally stole these islands that originally belonged to our country!"
"Now, your country wants the United States of America as a mediator, but you are not even willing to make a statement condemning the Japanese for occupying the islands that belonged to us! Where is the sincerity of France? Is it only when the German tanks enter After Paris, can you realize who is really willing to help France and who is using France as a weapon?" Roosevelt said sternly.
"Since your Excellency has put forward your conditions, well, you might as well listen to our conditions." Roosevelt finished speaking and stretched out his first finger.
"First, your country must sever its ally relationship with the British. It is impossible for us to help the British ally! This is a matter of principle, otherwise, our proposal cannot even be passed in Congress!"
"Second, your country should pay part of the compensation, but in return, we can try to persuade Germany to guarantee your country's territorial integrity in Europe. Note that it is only the territorial integrity of Europe."
"Third, your country guarantees that during the future US-Japan Pacific War, France's colonies and ports in the Far East will not provide assistance to the Japanese! French financial institutions will not support the Japanese!" Roosevelt put forward three opinions of the Americans!
"I'm afraid it's very difficult to agree with this." After listening to Roosevelt's opinion, Ernst was shocked. The gap between the requirements of the two parties was so great that Ernst was thinking, if this is the case, I will directly Just talk to the Germans, why do you have to find Americans as intermediaries? In Ernst's view, the Germans will not care about other than a guarantee of territory. At least after the war, Britain and France can still guarantee a relatively close relationship, and the Germans will not hinder us and Japan. People do business back to the blood ah. Ernst wanted to say one thing, the requirements you Americans put forward are even harsher than those of the Germans!
"Are you sure what you said just now?" Roosevelt seemed to have no intention of giving the French a chance to bargain, and wanted a result directly.
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