Chapter 2277 Negotiations Breakdown One
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"It's impossible." Lan Xin decisively interrupted Lloyd George's speech. He believed that the British envoy was sincere when he said these words, and he also knew that there were some truths in these words. But even without considering the difficulty of the United States in persuading Germany to give up these rights, simply as an American! Especially from the perspective of an American who experienced the Philippine War that year, it is impossible to agree to Lloyd George's request! Because, he thinks that such a punishment is far from enough for the British!
Let the British only have to bear 2 billion pounds in reparations and keep southern Africa? Hehe, what did Britain lose in this war? It's just that barren place in northern Africa! The 2 billion pounds in compensation will definitely not hurt the British, and the rich output of the colonies can quickly make up for these expenses. The British still have the potential to become the world's top power!
Why do Americans support Germany? Isn't it just to bring Britain down? Why do Americans want to extend an olive branch to the British now? Isn't it because you are worried that Germany will do too much? The Americans' weakening of Germany does not mean that they are willing to give the British a chance to rise!
"As far as I know, before the naval battle in the Norwegian Sea, your country had already had relevant contacts with the German government. Is that so?" Lan Xin asked. === "Recommended reading of the new book: the ancient god king" ===.
"Yes, there was indeed contact, and the initial conditions were raised at that time." Lloyd George nodded and admitted.
"Actually, one week after your country made contact with Germany, we received a note from the German side regarding the outcome of the negotiation. It also mentioned what the Germans wanted and their attitude." Lan Xin paused for a moment Then he said: "We have contacted the Germans, and their attitude is very firm. They have repeatedly stated that unless the war has a reverse situation that is not conducive to the Germans, the compensation can only be high or low!"
"So your country agrees with the Germans' demand for compensation, or is your country willing to watch Germany completely dismember the British Empire before dealing with the United States?" Lloyd George asked.
"To be honest, the demands of the Germans are not too much. Your country still retains the South Asian subcontinent, large colonies in Southeast Asia, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The Germans have limited their sphere of influence very well."
"Honorable Special Envoy, how about we discuss another matter?" Looking at Lloyd George, whose face was already livid, Lan Xin didn't want to tangle with this issue any longer, so she decided to change the topic: "In the future In 5 years, we will order a large number of military equipment and various resources from the United Kingdom, with a total value of no less than 5 billion US dollars! These huge orders can help your country recover very quickly. And we can also persuade the Germans to Adjust the repayment period and method.”
"An order of US$5 billion?" Lloyd George cheered up again. US$5 billion is equal to 2 billion pounds! This is very important for the recovery of the United Kingdom. After all, although the United States has a strong industry and rich supplies, it has traveled far and wide and consumes a lot. And some important materials, such as rubber, quinine used to treat malaria and other tropical disease drugs can only be imported from Southeast Asia controlled by the United Kingdom. Therefore, although 5 billion US dollars may be an exaggeration, if the Americans are willing, then this is for the United Kingdom. The support is also great! And the number of orders is limited. There are more British people and fewer Germans.
"If you are willing to accept our conditions, we can even sign the first batch of contracts worth 500 million US dollars within a month, and we will purchase useful war materials from your country, such as various aircraft.
In this way, we can completely offset the impact of the German price increase. We will also try to persuade Germany to reduce some of the reparations. "Robert Lansing said.
"Okay, so what are the conditions of your country?" Lan Xin's words really moved Lloyd George. If such a generous order is just trading rights and mining rights, or even some islands and colonies, then the British It can be agreed, if the Americans want, it is also possible to sell the island of Guinea and Sarawak to the United States after the war! You can talk about these places! At this moment, Lloyd George felt that the Anglo-American alliance was so close!
"Allow Canada to withdraw from the Commonwealth," Lan Xin said.
"Are the Americans crazy?" The moment after hearing Lan Xin's words, Lloyd George even wanted to smash the cup in Lan Xin's face directly!
"Canada is a self-governing dominion of the British Empire, so I would like to know if Canada has anything to do with your country? Or is your country going to let the British Empire give up its rights and obligations to Canada, and then let your country replace it? Just like when your country started from the French The purchase of Louisiana, and the subsequent invasion of Mexico?" Lloyd George snapped!
"The United States has no territorial claims on Canada." Lan Xin hastily explained. "We just believe that Canadians should have the right to independence."
"We believe that the Indians in the United States should also have complete independent rights." On this issue, Lloyd George has no intention of backing down! Even at the expense of completely deadlocking with the Americans!
"We ceded land and paid reparations to the Germans because we were defeated! This is the price we have to pay as losers, but there is absolutely no reason for us to surrender to the United States and abandon the sons of the British Empire in order to please a country that did not participate in the war at all. People! As long as the British Empire lasts, Canada will be under the Union Jack!"
"In my opinion, your demands are more shameless and disgusting than those of the Germans! The damage to the British Empire is greater than the German guns! The Germans have paid millions of people for today The casualties and the price of hundreds of billions of marks! Well then, tell me, Mr. Lanxin, what price does the United States want to pay to make Britain give up the most important dominion?" Lloyd George's angry roar resounded throughout the venue!
"Mr. Special Envoy, please face the reality! Without the support of the United States of America in your country, you can't even pass this difficulty!" Lan Xin said loudly. "A battle of spirits will not solve the problem!"
"Then we would rather choose to surrender to Germany in exchange for Germany's forgiveness, and we will definitely not surrender to the United States and give up Canada!" Lloyd George tit-for-tat. From the perspective of the British, there is no way for the Germans to snatch benefits from the British by virtue of their ability, but why should the Americans? Just because Britain fell, the Americans thought they could carve up the British Empire by throwing a few dollars at will? What are you thinking? !
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