Chapter 2286: Reunion with Tofu

In Ruprecht's view, in order to delay the formation of the tripartite alliance between the United States, Britain and Russia as late as possible and buy time for Germany to develop, Germany must try its best to maintain the Anglo-Japanese alliance. The Pacific War should not be the last of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. A business, but a new start, Germany must exert influence or make some moves to make Britain involuntarily form an alliance with Japan.

So what are the so-called small actions? The simplest thing is naturally to stir up the independence movement in the British colonies, such as fanning the flames in India or something... . The continuous turmoil in the colonies will greatly consume the national power of the United Kingdom, and at the same time create opportunities for Britain and Japan to approach. And as long as the Anglo-Japanese alliance does not disappear for a day, then the cooperation between the United States and Britain will be just a castle on the beach!

After Ruprecht and the Grand Duke of Baden gradually reached an agreement on some issues, the US President's special envoy also came to Berlin. This time, it was still Ruprecht's "old friend", the US Vice President Taft And his adviser Wilson! Because of the crown prince, Wilson did not become president, nor did he become a key factor in Germany's defeat. At present, he is just a special adviser to the President of the United States!

After all, he is the vice president of the United States. Although Ruprecht and the top German leaders have a bad impression of Taft, after all, the two sides are also considered allies. After the grand welcome ceremony, Ruprecht will represent the German government and the Negotiations with the visiting U.S. delegation, the content is nothing more than to solve some problems left over from the war, and look forward to the future together! Well, to put it bluntly, it is a question of how to fight the Pacific War!

"First of all, on behalf of the United States government and myself, I congratulate your country on its decisive victory in the Norwegian naval battle. Secondly, we will discuss with you the situation in the world after this war. After all, the end of every major war means With the huge changes in the world situation." After the simple politeness, Taft said straight to the point.

"Wait a minute, I always thought that before you look forward to the future with us, you will fulfill some of the agreements we have reached before. After all, everything should be done from the beginning to the end. Don't you think so?" Ruprecht interrupted.

"I don't know what your Excellency is talking about? Our loans and material supplies to Germany will be implemented in accordance with the previous agreement, and we have no intention of changing our minds." Taft said.

"Then, I can remind you that before the decisive battle in the Norwegian Sea, we had reached an agreement on some naval matters. Every time we sink a British warship or lose a warship, you will give us a corresponding reward and compensation. In this naval battle, we destroyed 21 British battleships, and we lost 5 of our own, plus casualties, then your country should pay more than 200 million U.S. dollars, and now, your side seems to be Have you forgotten about this matter, and don't intend to fulfill it?" Crown Prince Ruprecht said seriously.

"We did talk about it last time we met, and we did prepare a proposal, and we were going to pass it to Parliament. However, Congress thought that the United States, as a neutral country, should not pay Germany for sinking British warships, because in their view Come, from a legal point of view, although our relationship with the UK is very bad, we have not started a war, and we have not hired your country. So I am afraid that there will be many difficulties in implementing this agreement. I did not consider this at the beginning Arrived, so I apologize to you again." Taft said seemingly sincerely. He blamed the parliament, and he just apologized!

"That being the case, I think there is no need for our negotiations to continue. Next time, if we want to talk about some issues, I can only negotiate with the President of the United States or the Speaker of the Congress, because the Vice President is a guy who talks about trains. !” Crown Prince Ruprecht retorted bitterly.

Some agreements were indeed reached in the previous negotiations, but the Americans cleverly used the reason that the Congress did not approve it to evade it. The so-called remuneration given by Taft back then was very rich, but the discount in terms of implementation is certain! After all, the expenditure of more than 200 million US dollars is really scary! Even though many of these expenditures are realized by offsetting in kind or reducing inflated debts!

"This problem is my mistake, so I understand your dissatisfaction with us very much. In order to maintain the good relationship between the two countries and make up for the loss caused by my mistake, we can solve the problem of loan and repayment in the future. Make some adjustments on the Internet. I think we can arrange someone to talk about this issue." Taft said.

Taft reneged on his debts, but certainly not all of them, if they all, the Germans would have to turn the tables! In fact, apart from some regrets and unwillingness to pay so many loans, the U.S. government also has a very important reason, which is to regain the initiative in the relationship between the United States and Germany! And for Americans, how is this initiative achieved? Of course it can only be money!

Perhaps in the end, after the two parties coordinate and adjust the loan and repayment methods, the Americans will not lose a lot of benefits, but the Americans can gain a little! That is, in the next few years, you can always exert influence on Germany through loans! Or add some restrictions to Germany during the negotiation process! For example, stipulate the obligations of the German army in the future Pacific War! In the eyes of the Americans, Germany is currently very short of money. Even if it will suffer some losses, an agreement will be reached. After all, for the German army that has gone through the war, it is more convenient to solve things with the army than with money.. …

"Then the parliament failed again?" Ruprecht seemed unwilling to discuss this matter with Taft at all. At this time, if you discuss with Taft how to implement the money, you will be at a disadvantage Yes, because the British fleet has almost been wiped out. This is a fact, and it will not resurface because the Americans don't pay...  And Germany really needs the Americans to continue to provide loans, directly overturning the table is a zero-sum choice taken when the Americans decide not to give a cent! So it is inappropriate to terminate the negotiation directly, so, facing this situation, Ruprecht decided to change the subject!

"This time we will pay attention to the relevant procedural issues." Taft said calmly.

"Very good." Ruprecht nodded. "Before today's talks, I have been thinking about an issue, an issue that can prevent war between Germany and the United States."

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