Chapter 2312 Between America and France 1

Just when Ruprecht was trying to establish a new era of German-French relations, by the way, he pulled up an "EU". Americans are not idle either. It can be said that Taft has been in trouble since he came to Europe. He did not take advantage of the negotiations with the Germans. Two days ago, the British’s baby bump India had a problem, and the Americans were secretly happy for a while. I plan to talk to the British again to see if I can force the British to be soft, but the attitude of the British is still the same as before, it's just that the stones in the latrine are smelly and hard! Even Taft couldn't figure out where the British had the confidence to survive this crisis.

The vice president of the United States of America is full of majesty, but in the end, he came to Europe and turned around and failed to achieve anything. This is not only a humiliation to Taft and the authority of the United States and the world, but also to Taft's IQ. slander! "Money is the most powerful force in the world, why don't you understand?" Taft was heartbroken, and finally hesitated again and again. President Taft, who was really embarrassed to return to the United States, finally decided to try his luck in France.

For the vice president of the United States from the other side of the ocean, the French still gave corresponding courtesy, and the previous contact between the two sides was also very happy. After all, there is no big enmity between the United States and France. The independence of the United States is still helped by the French. typed out! After all, without the French Army and Navy, how could there be such a victory in Yorktown!

But soon, this harmonious atmosphere disappeared after the Americans put forward their own intentions! Because Taft brought up a very inappropriate and very sensitive subject!

"The United States and other countries express great sympathy for your country's experience in this war. The old alliance of the Allied Powers can no longer guarantee the interests and safety of your country. At this time, why doesn't your country choose a new, Stronger, more reliable allies to keep us safe?" Taft said.

"So, do you think it is a very good choice for us to form an alliance with your country at this time?" After a short silence, French President Armand Fallier said.

"Isn't it? We can give your country all the help you need to get through the immediate crisis, and we can put pressure on the Germans to let France go easy. We can give your country a lot of loans and economic aid to get through The current economic crisis," Taft said.

"However, in fact, there will be absolutely no free help. I want to know, what is the appeal behind the help provided by your country? No country will make a loss-making business, so, before the establishment of a new relationship between our two countries , I want to know the price France needs to pay." Armand said.

"We want to fill the market space created by the deterioration of British-French relations. Not only fuel and minerals, we also hope that the industrial products of Hezhong countries can be in France to help France's post-war recovery, and we can even help your country Loans to purchase these manufactured goods." Taft uttered the first request.

The main minerals and fuels of France are imported. Before the war, the minerals mainly came from the various colonies of the United Kingdom. Although France has vast colonies, it is far inferior to the United Kingdom in terms of resource richness and development. The fuel comes from both the UK and Germany. When it comes to competitiveness, the United States does not have an advantage. For example, in minerals, the cost of mining copper and non-ferrous metals in southern Africa for the British will be very low, because the miners are local aborigines. As for coal, the coal shipped from the Ruhr area or Wales is obviously cheaper than the American coal from afar. The only advantage Americans have is oil, but in this era, the amount of oil used is not large..... ..

But now, in Taft's view, as the relationship between Britain and France turned sour during the war, the British may restrict France on many export items.

And Germany is the enemy of France. If at this time, the Americans provide some loans or assistance so that the French can use American loans or economic assistance to buy American products, it will definitely be beneficial to both parties. It doesn't matter if it's more expensive, after all, the French borrowed the money to buy things from the Americans! On this point, Taft will make it clear to the French in the agreement that most of the loans from the United States must be used on American products!

"Why do I feel this operation is so familiar?" President Armand frowned and said. Does this operation look familiar? This is what the French often did back then! How the French tied Russia to the French chariot back then is how the Americans tied the French to their own chariot now! Exactly the same routine!

Since the 1880s, France began to provide Russia with a large amount of franc loans. It is precisely because of France's continuous loans that supported the Russians' Trans-Siberian Railway, supported the Russians to build a navy, and also supported the later Japan. Russian war! The amount of this loan is even so huge that it exceeds what Russia can repay, but it doesn't matter, the French still give you money.

As mentioned in a famous game CG in later generations: So what is the price? The price is naturally that Russia's finances are extremely dependent on France. Once the French stop lending, Russia's finances will collapse!

From this point of view, do you think that the French used money in exchange for Russia's standing in line? Yes, part of it, but not all, in fact, the French do not lose as much money on loans as the accounts show! Because, a large number of French loans actually allowed the Russians to buy French equipment in the end, and the price of these equipment was much higher than the normal price. For example, the artillery shells in the Russo-Japanese War, the Russians once mentioned that the Russians The unit price of the shells obtained from the French is about 2 times more expensive than the shells the Japanese obtained from the Germans! The value of these loans to Russia is far less than what is shown on the books!

However, the current situation is like this. The French did the first day of junior high school, and now the Americans do the fifteenth. And France, which is well versed in the operation of capital and known as a rentier country, will naturally not be as easy to be fooled as the Russians! Of course, before the specific treaty comes out, this is just President Armand's guess. Now the French president is still relatively calm in his heart, but soon, when Taft made the second request, it made the French feel uneasy!

"After losing Britain and Russia, your country is isolated and helpless on the European continent. The United States of America believes that France, which has a long history and maintains good relations with other countries, plays a very important role in the situation of the entire world. Therefore, for To make up for your country's security problems caused by the loss of its allies, Hezhong is willing to provide your country with some help within its ability."

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