Chapter 2274 Defeated Before Making a Move II

Therefore, the meaning of the Germans is very clear. Asking the Americans for help will not have much effect on Germany. Whether it is the alliance between Germany and the United States or Germany's hard power, the United States will not play a big role. Secondly, the Americans will not let the UK go easily. In this era, major powers generally hold grudges.... If you want to ask Americans for help, first think about how much money the British have in their dry wallets! As for the last point, don’t forget the outside countries. If Britain chooses to stand with the United States, then Britain is likely to face a second large-scale war immediately. The colony will be riddled with holes. In short, the situation is like this, you can figure it out!

"Fuck! Complete failure!" Belfort knew that when the talks reached this stage, at least at his level, the UK had few countermeasures to choose from. The first thing that needs to be explained is that the British are very aware of how much money they have left. As the Germans said, even if the conditions in Germany are harsher, the British can still have a lot of money left. And take these family fortunes to be the younger brother of the Americans? The British government is not so stupid!

Therefore, Belfort's previous statement was actually to scare the Germans, telling the Germans not to go too far, and be careful that everyone will fall apart. This allows the Germans to lower their prices. However, I don't know that the Germans don't believe Belfort's rhetoric at all, so this so-called intimidation is completely a joke! What's more terrible is that the logic behind the Germans' words is very strict, and it can even be said that they are analyzing this issue from the perspective of the British, so that even Belfort thinks that it is not a good choice to ask the United States for help at this time.. …

The current situation can be described by such a scene. Two swordsmen were about to draw their swords for a fight. As a result, one of them just put his hand on the hilt of his sword. This is how Belfort and Prince Battenberg feel now, they can't even find a place to fight back!

"However, is the cost of 3 billion pounds really too high? The British Empire simply cannot afford such a high amount of compensation. You must know that the Franco-Prussian War had only paid 5 billion francs in compensation, which is about 200 million pounds! This time, What you demand is more than 15 times more than the Franco-Prussian War!" Therefore, under the circumstances that he could not become tough, Belfort could only decisively cry poor!

"However, it only took the French three years to pay 5 billion francs in compensation, and this time, we have enough time for you to pay the compensation." Prince Baden paused and continued: "And what I need to explain One point is that the indemnity that your country needs to pay is no longer 3 billion pounds. Due to the poor performance of your navy, we boldly increased the price of compensation! As for the specific amount, we will discuss with our high-level officials, and at the same time It depends on your country's performance! It's really pointless to play tricks at this time!"

"Hehe, I think that if the negotiation between us collapses in the end, then the difference in compensation costs may account for more than 40%. As for the British Empire to cooperate with your country? I can only say that you are thinking too much." Sir Belfort's sharp words did not bring him much extra points, but made people feel that he is strong on the outside but capable in the middle! However, the Germans on the opposite side did not want to let him go.

"Then I would like to know what is the other 60% reason for the collapse of the negotiations." Prince Baden said with a smile.

"It is unacceptable for the British Empire to lose all of Africa, especially southern Africa, where the empire's most important non-ferrous metals, gold mines and diamond mines are located. Unless we can keep these areas and use the production here as reparations, Otherwise, all your country can receive are meaningless banknotes." Earl Balfour paused for a moment and continued: "We can exchange other territories with Southern Africa.

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"There is no room for implementation of this proposal. Australia and Canada are impossible. They are too far away from us, and you will not give it. The empire promised that the United States will not seek colonies and garrisons in the Far East, so we will not choose Southeast Asia. As for India? I think the British government will not give it, right? So, we will not make any concessions on the issue of African colonies." Prince Baden said.

"Then this is another part of the reason why the negotiation failed." Count Belfort said with a sigh.

"It seems that our differences today are so great that it is difficult to bridge them." Earl Schelling said after looking at the two British representatives, but the latter did not express too much.

"Judging from your Excellency's performance, I think it is pointless for us to continue this informal contact. After all, we both know what the other wants, but we are unwilling to compromise. Then we can let it go. In addition, Regarding your country's truce statement, I need to add one more point. When your country decides to cease the war, the main military departments must stop operating. All Royal Navy ships must not leave the range of 30 nautical miles from the British mainland. The air force must stop flying all empty weights above 2 tons and put them under centralized storage. Then hand over the list of relevant planes and ships to us, and we will also send personnel to check, and we will accept your request for a truce after everything is confirmed." Earl Schelling finally said.

"This is simply asking us to lay down our weapons and surrender! We cannot accept such conditions!" Prince Battenberg said loudly.

"Then the war will continue." Prince Baden said indifferently. "Of course, you can contact the Americans during this time, and then see if the American's asking price can satisfy you. I can guarantee that the Americans will be more excessive than us to some extent."

"Then at least the fleet transporting food and medicine should be able to enter the UK safely. Wars should not be aimed at civilians." Earl Belfort wanted to make a final fight.

"It makes sense. War should not be aimed at civilians. If your country can practice this sentence, then there will be no North Sea blockade. We respect morality, but we advocate tooth for tooth and blood for blood! Submarines and The blockade of long-range bombers will continue! Unless Britain admits defeat!" Then Prince Baden made a stop gesture, indicating that all negotiations have ended, and the German side will no longer discuss with the British how to discuss topics related to negotiations!

"Will the British give in?" Prince Baden said to Earl Schelling on the way back to his carriage after the meeting.

"Yes, because we have the advantage," said Earl Schelling.

"Even with the help of the Americans?" the Prince continued.

"Even with the help of the Americans, the situation will not change." Earl Schelling said with a smile.

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