Chapter 1926: The Devil's Condition One

Think about why the Battle of Kursk was carried out in history? In addition to eating the enemies in the salient, one of the goals is to re-level the defense line and squeeze out some mobile troops. From this perspective, it can be seen that it is basically impossible for the French to play tricks. Because the military power of the Allies is weak. This will dilute the defense density of the Allied forces, and even if it does happen, so what? The German army, which has a huge strength advantage, can't just fight in another direction? The current German army can support multiple breakthroughs.

Not to mention that once the hole was opened, the Germans at least gained an offensive pedal and formed a protrusion. With the German firepower and aviation forces superior, the French took the initiative to give up first, and then defended? Isn't this the same as drinking the poison first and then detoxifying it? Leaving aside the issue of military strength, it simply doesn't make sense logically.

The Western Front is such a battlefield where every inch of land is fought for. Sometimes the two sides fought for 2 months, and hundreds of thousands of people were killed or injured, but they could only advance or retreat a few kilometers. If the French are willing to artificially create an artificial gap for the German army to break through, then they must be ready to compromise, otherwise, it would be really deadly to open a gap at the connection between the two armies!

As for what if the French opened a small hole, say only a few kilometers? Naturally, it depends on the situation at this time. If the prince thinks that the French are insincere, or that they attacked and failed to fight, then it means that the French rejected the prince's request, and the whole army should try their best to beat the French! There is no way, now that you have the chance to win, you can naturally do whatever you want!

Of course, once this opening is opened, the German army may attack the British or the French. The French can think of this, so the French can only rely on the prince's integrity! Because, if the French are unwilling to open this hole, then this time, the prince will definitely beat the French hard. There is no way, who will make it easier for France to deal with it....

Xiafei who is opposite can quickly think clearly about these questions. Joffre knew that this might be the last and only chance for the French to avoid this German attack. If the French refuse, there will be no tenderness between France and Germany.

"General Xiafei, you don't need to express your opinion. I know that you have no right to decide. I am not a person who looks at words, I look at actual performance. You can create a weak point at the link between the two armies, and then we will break into it. You are still allies with the British, your country's reputation is preserved, the army avoids a catastrophe, and we also hit the British, it can be described as the best of both worlds. Then we can talk about more things. Leave time for you to think There are many, think about it, we wait for your country's reply on the battlefield." Ruprecht said.

"But I don't understand your first condition." Clemenceau hesitated and said. To be honest, the French are already mentally prepared to betray the British, otherwise they would not have contacted the Germans in private!

"This is a tactical issue. The British Air Force is still very strong. Its offense is insufficient, but its defense is sufficient. If they take the initiative to attack, we can consume the opponent better. Of course, the most important point is the second point. Give us a heavy blow to the British It will also give your country a way out," Ruprecht said. Now that Clemenceau is willing to discuss these details, it shows that the French are really considering the feasibility of this matter!

"Okay, I've said what I want to say, and you have no right to make a decision, so I think today's meeting can be concluded. Now, you have the last ten minutes to ask questions. I will I answer you within the scope of my authority," Ruprecht said.

"If France and Germany really reconcile,

Can we not pay compensation and not cede land? asked Clemenceau.

"France can be preserved. We don't need to pay compensation, but we need interest-free loans. We will not move French West Africa, and Equatorial Africa, such as Kabul, will not ask for it, but we will get a symbolic piece of no more than 30 yuan. Ten thousand square kilometers of chassis. This is a matter of face, I hope you can understand." Ruprecht said.

"Hehe, this interest-free loan is already a euphemism for compensation?" Clemenceau said with a wry smile. As for a piece of land in Africa that does not exceed 300,000 square kilometers? The French really don't care about that! The reason is very simple. France has more than 10 million square kilometers of colonies in Africa. This, this is really a drop in the bucket, and it is a matter of face.

"Are you sure?" Clemenceau continued.

"I'm not sure, but I will work hard to promote reconciliation between the two countries. Of course, it depends on your country's performance on the battlefield. I can be sure of one thing. If your country cooperates with us this time, then we will eliminate the British army Before, there will be no large-scale attack on your country, of course, if your country has some hostile actions, this clause will be automatically cancelled.”

It is too far away to talk about colonies and reparations, and it is indeed beyond Ruprecht's authority, but the prince can really decide whether to fight the French or not! This is the skill of negotiation, hope and reality coexist, the real and the fake are mixed together, the peace conditions just now are vague and unclear, but the situation on the battlefield is real!

"Although we can't decide, I believe in His Highness's good intentions, so I hope that we can abandon our hostility when we meet next time." Finally, Clemenceau and Joffre left Brussels with doubts and expectations. Before leaving, Clemenceau said so.

"Your Highness, do you really believe that the French will follow our plan?" Crook asked after the meeting.

"At least in the beginning, the French wouldn't do this. They were lucky!" Ruprecht said with a smile. A very important thing for the prince to come to the present is to have self-knowledge. A word of saliva can make the Anglo-French alliance disappear! Because it's illogical!

"In any case, we need to beat the French! The only difference is in the second half of the campaign. If the French can't bear the blow and are willing to cooperate, then we just beat the French. If the French are not willing to cooperate, it is death strike!" said the prince. For his own people, the prince has nothing to hide.

"Then if the French really cooperate, shall we stop the large-scale attack on the French army?" Little Mao Qi asked.

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