Chapter 2313 Between America and France II
"We can completely carry out military cooperation, such as technology and other aspects. We can even help your country maintain its colonies in the Far East. The Japanese can do it to the Netherlands in the war, and they may not be able to do it to your country's Far East colonies in the future. , At this time, your country does not have a reliable ally in the Far East, if you can get help from the United States of America, your country's situation in the Far East will be much better." Taft said.
"Then what's the price?" President Armand said with a complicated expression.
"We need your country to stand with us in the future Pacific war. The United States, Germany and France, we have no reason to fail." Taft said.
"Yes, at least in this war, your country will not fail." Prime Minister Ribo said, the prime minister still has the second half of the sentence, that is, where will France go after this war is over? The Germans just slapped their ass and left after the beating to fulfill their original promise. The United States is so powerful that the Japanese dare not move lightly. What about France? Everyone knows that this Pacific War is only a limited war, and Japan will lose and suffer losses. But even if the weakened Japan cleans up France's influence in the Far East, it will be no problem at all! What will the French do then? Will the Americans start another war across the Pacific to help France? Even if the Americans do, what is the price?
"I think the United States of America and France are natural allies. We have had a very friendly past. There has never been a direct confrontation between the two countries. Now, when the new world order is being formed, I think the two countries can be formed. A true alliance, we can give what the UK has given to your country! And we can do it better than the UK!" Taft said.
"I think it is enough to maintain a friendly and positive relationship between the two countries. Things like military alliances are useless to the French Republic. In this war, we overestimated our strength and underestimated our opponents. It has caused very irreparable damage to the French Republic, and it will take us ten or even twenty years to recover. Therefore, in the future, France will uphold the principle of neutrality."
President Armand said that in terms of foreign relations, France is indeed in chaos now, with fear of Germany and longing for US aid. But in any case, it is a consensus to avoid joining a new military alliance, because in the new military alliance, France's strength cannot be the leader of the alliance, it can only be cannon fodder!
"The United States of America made such a proposal purely for the sake of developing future relations between the United States and France. We have released our goodwill, but your country has not responded accordingly, which makes us very embarrassed. You should be clear, if we are only ordinary If there is no relationship between you and the United States, then there is no reason for the United States to spend so much money to help your country." Taft said a little displeased, and there was already a hint of threat in his words.
However, it is a pity that Taft once again found the wrong opponent this time! The proud French can bow their heads like the Germans, because the strength of the Germans is indeed worthy of awe. But why are you in the United States? Just because you are rich? So let the future France go with you? What's more, even though the United States and France have reached a military alliance, considering the distance between the two countries, if something happens, the day lily will be cold when the American soldiers come over! And to be honest, in the eyes of the French, the military power of the Americans is really not trustworthy! Their swords do not match their national power at all.
"We understand your country's thoughts, and we respect your country's choice. However, what I want to make clear is that even the most powerful country is absolutely impossible to impose its own ideas on France! Let alone America!" Facing Taft's threat, President Armand confronted Taft without hesitation!
"I repeat to your lordship the position of France,
At this stage, and even for a very long time in the future, the trade between the United States and France is very beneficial to the two countries, but military exchanges or even military alliances are not necessary for France at all! The armed forces of France are fully equipped to meet the needs of France at this stage. As for military alliances? IMHO, the benefits of an alliance with the United States are far less than those with the United Kingdom before the war! After all, when the war just broke out, Britain could send 400,000 armed troops to France in less than two weeks, so what about the United States? Looking at the size of the U.S. Army, it is hard for me to imagine that the U.S. Army can send a relatively small army once France faces war again! "
"France will pursue a policy of neutrality in the future. On this point, we not only said this to your country, but we also expressed similar views to the Germans. As long as no country violates the interests of France, France will uphold the principle of neutrality and will not intervene in international affairs. Disputes. The Germans have expressed their understanding of our attitude. The British are unprecedentedly weak, and France is now very safe. We are very satisfied with the current situation. Well, that’s it. We can only say that your country’s ideas are not on the same line as ours It can even be said to be very dangerous!" President Armand vetoed Taft's proposal with very harsh words, leaving no room for it! There is even some irony in it!
"I thought that two countries with long-standing friendly relations and similar political systems could share a lot of common languages. I thought we should be natural allies, but I didn't expect that on the road of friendship, the distance between us would be huge. It’s so far away. I really want to know, does your country really believe in Germany’s so-called commitment or goodwill? This time the Germans mainly want to deal with Britain, so they will let France go, but what about the next time? Germany’s strength has already There is no doubt that your country really has no intention of guarding against the behemoth next to France? The United States of America is on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, our security can be guaranteed, and if the United States and France form an alliance, the one that benefits the most should be It's your country." Wilson, who was sitting next to Taft, finally spoke. His dissatisfaction and hostility towards Germany was not concealed in his words.
"Mr. Wilson's words surprised me very much, and at the same time expressed doubts about the political credibility of your country. I know that there are many potential conflicts between your country and Germany, but on this occasion where the highest levels of the two countries meet, your Excellency has nothing to say. Covering up accusations as an ally of a third country, this behavior is neither in accordance with diplomatic protocol, nor in line with the current relationship between the United States and Germany," the French president said.
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