Chapter 2002 Changes Four
"Then you mean that Ruprecht's plan was opposed by the Kaiser? The current Crown Prince of Bavaria will still look down on the Kaiser who has no rights?" Ribo asked rhetorically.
"The Kaiser's opinion is only one aspect. If it is only the Kaiser's opposition, given the ability and character of the Bavarian crown prince, he will not easily change the strategic plan. But if there are other reasons, it is hard to say .”
"Other reasons? For example?" Premier Li Bo said with a slight frown.
"I wasn't sure before I came here, but after hearing what happened this morning, I already understood the fundamental reason why the British sent this note. That is, the British and the Germans may have reached a certain kind of tacit understanding." Said Here, Petain's face also turned pale.
"How could this be?" Prime Minister Ribo had an unbelievable expression on his face.
"Why can't it be like this? Even France, which has a deep hatred against the Germans, has negotiated with the Germans, so the British and the Germans don't have any territorial disputes. If the war broke out in the British mainland, why can't they negotiate with the Germans?" The Germans negotiate? They have more options! Because, if we lose, the Germans will enter Paris again, and the French colonial empire will collapse, but if they lose, it seems that the problem is not serious! Because, I don't think Germany People have the ability to land on the British mainland, and then hold a military parade in Trafalgar Square!" Pétain said.
"Think about what happened this morning. The British took back all the German ships that had been lent to us. Before today, the Germans adjusted their deployment and aimed their attacks at us. This can be done with a knee Figure it out! There must be tricks between Britain and Germany! If you don’t believe us, take a look at this information, the information I just collected from the French Mediterranean Fleet.”
Petain took out a copy from a pile of documents and handed it to Prime Minister Ribo. "Before, the eight former German merchant ships that were on mission in the Eastern Mediterranean went to the port of Valencia in Spain. Then they berthed there directly. We checked the latest shipping schedule and cargo list, and these ships did not sail again. Prepare, and there is no cargo that needs to be transported by them. Then what are these ships doing in Spain?" Petain asked back.
"Maybe it's maintenance? Who can say for sure?" Libo said.
"Well, I'm sure if you asked the British they'd come up with a similar reason, or to avoid a U-boat attack. But let's put the other things in context, and if these If the ship is handed over to a third party as a gesture of goodwill to Germany, then everything will fall into place!"
"Think about it, the Germans have no way to completely defeat Britain. Because the British Royal Navy is superior. And they only need to rely on the army and air force to defeat us. We are obviously the weaker opponent. Kaiser's opinion Maybe it is inclined to kill us and then negotiate with the British, after all, the Kaiser wants to call the British king uncle. Who can explain this kind of blood relationship?"
"Crown Prince Ruprecht may have really wanted to kill the British and dominated our engagement. But in the absence of a positive response from us, Ruprecht may have been under pressure from the Kaiser or otherwise At this time, when the two factions in Germany were at odds, the British came! They were willing to contact and made some well-intentioned suggestions. As we can see, the British exchanged the German assets they seized for the Luftwaffe Stop the bombing of London!"
"And with the goodwill of the British and our indifference,
Crown Prince Ruprecht could not insist on his opinion, so the German army began to gather towards our defense line. Then the spearhead of the attack was aimed at us! "
"Don't think the British peace talks are unimaginable. In fact, anyone who has a little understanding of the current situation knows that there is no need to continue the war. The meaning of our persistence is nothing more than losing less! And in this situation Under the circumstances, it is not surprising that the British have the idea of beggar-thy-neighbor. After all, as the Crown Prince Ruprecht said, the Allied forces have gathered on the Western Front, and it is impossible not to fight! Before getting an offer that satisfies Germany The Germans will not stop, either take it from the French or take it from the British!" When Petain finished speaking, Prime Minister Ribo was shocked beyond measure. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as falling into an ice cave.
The alliance is originally a bird of the same fate, and they run separately when the disaster is imminent. Allies are sometimes used to take the blame! The French all know to find the Americans to make a bridge for peace talks. So it is easy for the British to do this! The French have thought about selling the British when necessary in exchange for the forgiveness of the Germans. Then it is very understandable for the British to sell the French once at this time! What a normal thing! This operation is fine!
As for the goodwill released by Crown Prince Ruprecht? It's just good intentions, and they haven't signed an agreement. It has nothing to do with political reputation! Especially now that the French's reaction is too cold, it is naturally impossible for Ruprecht to accommodate the French! At that time, Ruprecht had already made it very clear that he was willing to let the French go. It was just an idea. If the French didn't get on the road, then I'm sorry!
But now, with different opinions in Germany and the British extending an olive branch, it is normal for Ruprecht to change his mind. Anyway, whether it is to hit the UK hard or kill the French and Germans, you can make a lot of money! Among other things, the French have more than 10 million square kilometers of colonies in Africa, how about it? This is enough! And France as a usury can also provide enough currency! Now Prime Minister Ribo can't think of a reason for Ruprecht to let France go under such circumstances!
"Two gentlemen, Your Excellency the President has an urgent call, and I hope you two will pass by quickly." At this moment, the voice of a guard rang out from outside the door. At this time, Petain and Ribo also had to pack up and rush to the presidential palace immediately. After all, at this sensitive juncture, the president must have something to do when he personally summoned the two!
"I hope the current situation is not particularly bad." Pétain prayed in his heart: "In addition, Prime Minister Ribo, I hope you can stand by my side this time, we can no longer hesitate, although it is very humiliating to accept the request of the Germans , but it's better than letting the German hammer fall on us?"
But this time Prime Minister Ribo did not express his position.
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