Chapter 1966 Negotiation?
But Crown Prince Ruprecht from Bavaria is different. He seldom makes radical remarks, nor does he agitate for some national trends in the country. However, he has a very clear mind and very good means. He knows who is the greatest enemy that prevents the German Empire from dominating the whole of Europe, not France, nor the previous Russia, but Britain! The United Kingdom has almost undertaken more than 70% of the maritime combat personnel of the Allied Powers, as well as the transportation of most overseas materials! Providing supplies, loans, and millions of troops to France, Britain's economic power, powerful navy, and rich colonies made Britain Germany's greatest enemy!
What's even more frightening is that Ruprecht is not as aggressive as the Kaiser. To use an inappropriate metaphor that is, bite a dog and don't bark, bark a dog and don't bite! After identifying the enemy, Crown Prince Ruprecht will designate a plan and execute it step by step. He lacks neither courage nor means and wisdom. Even in the face of the Royal Navy, the existence that once made the whole world tremble, the crown prince is still not afraid and has won frequent victories.
He used various means to weaken the British Empire, and until now, Germany has had a considerable advantage. The British transport fleet, number one in the world, was bitten by wolves, and the Royal Air Force, which dominated the sky at the beginning of the war, was completely suppressed almost overnight. And the navy, which is the last fuse of the empire, is also continuously weakened. Lloyd George was really worried that if the circumstances were right, the crown prince would really bring the High Seas Fleet to launch a desperate blow against the British Grand Fleet!
In fact, in Lloyd George's view, when the German High Seas Fleet decided to fight a decisive battle with the British Grand Fleet, Britain had already lost, because, even according to the most optimistic speculation of the Royal Navy, even if the Royal Navy could win this What about a massive collision of millions of tons of steel? With the high quality of the German battleships and the quality of the German navy, it is estimated that even if it wins, the British fleet will be severely damaged. And don't forget, as a continental country, Germany's navy is not the most important thing, and if the British lose their navy, what will the Americans think? What do the Japanese even think?
Yes, you read that right, what would the Japanese think! You know, if the navy is severely damaged, it will be too difficult to build a fleet that is number one in the world and can form a stable pressure on the second with the economic strength of the UK now hollowed out by the war! It can be described as far away, now, the British and Japanese allies, so what about the end of the war? What will happen in the next ten or even twenty years is really possible!
So, in Lloyd George's view, if the Germans really decide to use the High Seas Fleet and the British Grand Fleet to fight to the death, then Lloyd George thinks that the UK might as well make appropriate concessions.... At least, a relatively complete large fleet can still deter the United States and Japan, two countries that have been hit hard by the war. Even if the British Empire loses some benefits, it can still guarantee a colonial system all over the world!
Judging from what the prince had done before, Lloyd George could feel the deep malice of the other party! Ruprecht really wanted the British to be destroyed this time! He wants to use war to solve the Western European problem once and for all! He wants to really hurt the British, so that they will not dare to face the German Empire again in the future! Looking at the continuous attacks on the Royal Air Force, Lloyd George can predict that in the future, the main direction of the German Army's attack will also be the British! As for the French? There are Americans coordinating from it, so it is very likely to avoid Germany's full blow!
The elite of Germany's east and west lines gathered together to deal a thunderous blow against the British army of only about 1.6 million, and with a huge air superiority? Lloyd George, as Secretary of State for War, was ready to accept 600,000 British casualties. The British are also human beings, and excessive casualties will definitely shake the foundation of the United Kingdom! If the Air Force fails,
If the army is hit hard again, and then the High Seas Fleet is reckless with the Grand Fleet, damn it, then the glory of the United Kingdom will really be gone!
"Honorable Prime Minister, judging from the current situation, our situation has not improved, but has a tendency to deteriorate. The Luftwaffe and Army have gained a huge advantage, and they are not currently in chaos due to domestic turmoil. Germany's best commander--Crown Prince Ruprecht has rushed to the Western Front and took over the command of the Western Front. His offensive was very sharp, and he severely damaged the Royal Army Air Force in a very short period of time. And posed an important threat to the sea supply lines of the expeditionary force. We had lost hope in this war, and even gaining a battlefield advantage and then withdrawing from the war decently became somewhat out of reach. So, I think, in the German Before launching an attack, we can consider ending this protracted war." Lloyd George said to Prime Minister Asquith carefully. While taking care of the other party's face, he also explained the current grim situation.
"Mr. Minister of War, do you know what it means to negotiate a peace now? Before the Germans launched an offensive, before we did not block the opponent's first round of offensive, we chose to submit. The Germans will not treat Britain like they did in the past. The war was the same as Austria-Hungary, because we are each other's worst enemies, we are the rulers of the old age, and Germany and the United States are the challengers of the new age. The change of power can only be accomplished through the fiercest and bloodiest battles, while Winners have no mercy for losers!"
"The Germans' asking price will be too high for us to accept! They may take into account the attitude and money of the Americans and not enter the Far East, but our sphere of influence in southern Africa and the Middle East will be completely lost. Our hegemony in the Mediterranean Will be wiped out! The empire on which the sun never sets will become a thing of the past, and what is even more frightening is that all countries in the world will see the weakness of the empire! Whether they are friends or enemies, they will all share a share of the empire's weakness! Just Like a group of hyenas attacking an old lion. They tore us apart! So, I have always believed that there is no difference between peace talks and surrender at this time!" Asquith remained firm!
In fact, any negotiation is the same, whoever proposes first will represent a weak side. And if the situation on the battlefield is not conducive to Britain, then it means a double disadvantage on the negotiating table. Let alone the outcome, this situation alone has never been seen in the proud British Empire for hundreds of years shame!
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