Chapter 1991 The Counseled British II

"But there are two aspects to consider in everything. What if they refuse to accept our conditions?" Belfort asked: "We can understand that as the commander-in-chief of the German army, Crown Prince Ruprecht, on the Eastern Front, used Russian The collapse of the empire and the territory of millions of square kilometers made him famous. On the Western Front, if he just kept it as it was without any compensation or benefits, neither the German government nor the people would agree. For the Crown Prince It is also unacceptable, neither in terms of representing interests nor in the face of authority!"

"This question..." Prime Minister Asquith hesitated and thought about it. He looked at Marshal Haig next to him. How much he now hopes that Marshal Haig can stand up and pat his chest and say: "If the Germans don't Accept our opinion, the Royal Army can use its own sword to defend the dignity and interests of the empire!" But it is a pity that Marshal Haig remained silent at this time. Ultimately, under the "relentless efforts" of Prime Minister Asquith. Marshal Haig spoke.

"My army and I will fight to the last moment." Marshal Haig said with a sigh.

"Madan, it's better not to let you talk. The negative and pessimistic emotions are too strong." Prime Minister Asquith said.

In fact, Marshal Haig has already given Asquith a lot of face by saying this. In the past few days, Marshal Haig has really considered that once the western front is broken through on a large scale and the British and French armies are separated, the British army will rely on Dunkirk, Calais and other port cities in northern France to build a ring. defense system. When necessary, they are even prepared to withdraw to the British mainland. This is already ready to run away.

"The interest is nothing more than reparations and colonies. Compensation is impossible. You should know very well what the treasury of the British Empire is now. As for the colonies? We can give up our suzerainty over Egypt if the Germans want Sudan , I can give them some places, but the Germans must exchange some of their colonies!" Asquith thought for a while and said.

This so-called exchange of colonies for colonies is also to maintain the face of the British Empire. In fact, this kind of thing has similar events in history, such as the second Moroccan crisis that occurred in 1911 in history. Although the final result was that Germany recognized France's suzerainty over Morocco, and at the same time exchanged parts of German Cameroon for the south-central French Congo. It seems to be equal, but in fact, the territories gained by Germany are far greater than those lost. And Asquith said that part of the German colony was exchanged for part of Sudan, in fact, there are similar considerations.

As for why only part of Sudan was given up? The reason is very simple. In the British global colonial system, the areas of Sudan and Uganda are relatively barren, and the South African area with diamonds and gold is definitely not available. Rhodesia, which has a large amount of copper mines and non-ferrous metals, cannot give it, let alone the colonies in India and Southeast Asia. Therefore, although the British decided to cut their meat this time, they must also give it to the least valuable areas! Even the British don't even want to give Uganda and Kenya, because these places will be integrated with German East Africa! It has to be said that the political wisdom accumulated by the British over hundreds of years is really powerful. This abacus is so sneaky!

"Remember, this is our final bottom line, Mr. Balfour. You can only throw out this condition when you think that the Germans have real sincerity." Prime Minister Asquith said.

"Your Excellency, with this condition, how likely are we to negotiate with the Germans?" Law and George also felt that the Germans were very likely to accept this condition, so they asked.

"Even if the treaty cannot be signed immediately, if the two parties use this as the basis for negotiation,

The German bombing of London might stop, as for submarine warfare? I feel like it might reduce the intensity of the strangulation. It is now impossible to completely stop submarine warfare, both politically, militarily and technically. "Belfort thought for a while and said.

The current submarine warfare is once spread out. How to fight depends entirely on the level and luck of the captain. There are still some technical problems with the long-wave radio station. Therefore, even if the Germans really issue an order to stop the submarine warfare, whether the submarines in the ocean can receive it It's all a problem.... So the British just hope that the noose around the neck of the British Empire can be loosened.

"So who is our middleman this time?" Asquith asked.

"How about looking for Italians? Among the European powers that have not participated in the war, only Italy is left." Law and George thought for a while and said.

"This is simply the worst choice." Prime Minister Asquith vetoed it without hesitation: "Italy's attitude itself is vacillating. If they feel the weakness of the empire, then it is very likely that they will make trouble. Others Not to mention, at least the Italians are quite taboo about the empire's military presence in Malta."

"Spain is also impossible. For the Spaniards, the Americans are the enemy, and we who helped Japan are also the enemy." Chamberlain also excluded another European power.

"If you have to choose a country that is friendly to Germany and not hostile to us, then the only choice is Norway. Norway provided various minerals to the Germans during the war, and many materials were also transferred through Norway. Yes, if they are used as intermediaries, the Germans must at least give face." Belfort said.

"Then find the Norwegian. You are responsible for contacting this matter, and then I hope you can meet Crown Prince Ruprecht as soon as possible and reveal to him the goodwill from the British Empire." Prime Minister Asquith said.

At a critical moment related to the British national destiny, the efficiency of the British is still very high. They quickly contacted the Norwegian government through diplomatic channels. In addition, three days later, the request from the British to prepare for peace talks sent by the Norwegian government through diplomatic channels was placed on the desk of Crown Prince Ruprecht.

"Should we talk to His Majesty the Kaiser about this matter?" Little Maoqi said, looking at the diplomatic note on the table.

"The Kaiser should know about this matter, and he can also send representatives to make his own suggestions." Ruprecht thought for a while and said. The prince's attitude is very clear, to take care of the Kaiser's status and face, this matter can be told to the Kaiser. But the decision on this matter is still in your own hands.

"As you wish, Your Highness." Xiao Maoqi bowed and saluted.

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