"Now, based on our intelligence, the French may have been prepared to compromise with the Germans. Everyone should be very clear about this. So what should the British Empire do in the future? Do you have any ideas?" Prime Minister Asquith [31 Novel Network] asked.

"The situation on the French battlefield is no longer reversed, and withdrawing from the battlefield as soon as possible is our best choice. And to be honest, I don't think that the military production of the British Empire can allow this war to continue. Although we have more than 100 times larger than our local area, our maritime transportation was attacked by the German submarine forces. The highest record was that we lost more than 1 million transport fleets in a month. If it weren't for some fleets affiliated with the United States to help with transportation, we would probably have been unable to hold on. We now lack everything except coal mines, and even the most basic iron ore!" said Lloyd George.

"So Sir Jericho, if the Navy needs to take on the task of covering the Army's evacuation now, can the Navy go all out?" asked Prime Minister Asquith.

"We can send destroyers to be responsible for anti-submarines, auxiliary cruisers to undertake transportation tasks, and some light cruisers and old-style warships can also be sent to provide fire support to the army. However, the main force of the large fleet, aircraft carriers and most light cruisers are not suitable for deployment in the English Channel. If we face German land-based aviation in the narrow strait, there is no big difference between those majestic battleships and former dreadnoughts." Sir Jericho said.

"But what if the German high seas fleet entered the entrance to the eastern section of the strait or used naval guns to attack our coastal ports under the cover of land-based aviation?" asked Prime Minister Asquis.

"If this is the case, I can only say sorry." Jericho's answer was very straightforward.

"Admiral, do you know what you are talking about?" Sir Belford, who was beside him, said loudly: "In France, we have millions of British troops fighting the Germans. Their lives are always threatened. At critical moments, shouldn't we do our best to save them? The Great Fleet is the most powerful maritime force on the planet. As the commander of the fleet, shouldn't you take your responsibilities like your predecessors, Lord Nelson and Lord Drake?"

"Although I deeply sympathize with the experience of the Army and are willing to help, this does not mean that I am willing to fill the entire Royal Navy into this abyss. You don't understand the Navy, I forgive you. But some things must be made clear that the large fleet is stronger than the high seas fleet in the offshore seas. However, if both land-based air forces can be used, we cannot defeat the Germans, and even the Germans do not need to dispatch their main fleet. Think about the scene when thousands of bombers flew over the target and threw thousands of tons of bombs when bombing London, you should know that my choice is right. The British Empire cannot guarantee the safety of London, and I cannot guarantee the safety of the large fleet."

Sir Jericho was still so calm. After experiencing too many things, Sir Jericho had learned how to face everything calmly, whether it was the pressure of the enemy or the misunderstandings and accusations from the alliance. He can now remain calm and rigorous under any circumstances, and deduce the plan that is most suitable for the current situation through careful thinking. In fact, the choice made by Sir Jericho cannot be said to be wrong. After all, if the Royal Army is finished, the British can still shrink to the local land, but if the Navy is finished, it will be really finished. In fact, in the two battles in history, even before the Dunkirk retreat began, Marshal Dowding, the commander of the Royal Air Force, proposed that only the support for the army can be considered while ensuring the safety of local aviation.

"I can understand the difficulties of the Royal Navy Fleet and Sir Jericho. The situation is now in danger. We need to start the evacuation work immediately. If possible, we can now withdraw some non-combatants from France. The Germans launched a major attack on the French some time ago, and their air force was also attracted to the south. Before they turn around, we must hurry up." On this issue, Lloyd George and Heg were consistent.

"So is there any news from the French?" Asquis did not give a positive answer to Lloyd George's words in the first place, but asked Belford, who was in charge of diplomacy next to him.

"They are very negative now. According to our information, they had contacted the Americans before, and now, the Americans are probably playing the role of a middleman between France and Germany. There are also rumors within the French that France and Germany may have been in contact. I cannot judge the authenticity now, but if Germany no longer attacks the French army in the subsequent battle, then some agreement should have been reached between them. After all, the French army commanded by Foch is now at the gun of the Germans. If we analyze it only from a military perspective, the Germans have no reason not to eat this piece of meat." Belfort thought for a while and said.

"Well, it makes sense, but we still need to maintain the most basic relationship with the French in diplomacy. How about the contact with the Germans? They should have made a request at this time, right?" Prime Minister Asquis asked. The war was at this level and the war was about to be truce. The Germans had settled France, and now Britain is left. Their advantage is unprecedented, so if the Germans want to have a peace talk, it is obviously a good time. If the other party does not make any suggestions or ideas for peace talks, it means that the Germans are planning a lot! They may not want to let the British Expeditionary Force go!

"The Germans still want the entire Southern Africa. This is something we can't accept, and it seems to me that the Germans are not ready for negotiations at the moment." Belfort said.

"If they only want southern Africa now, it will be a relatively lucky thing for us." Prime Minister Asquith shook his head and said.

"Prime Minister, are you already so pessimistic about the battle situation?" Lloyd George said in surprise. In his opinion, even though the British Expeditionary Force suffered heavy losses, it is still possible to rely on the large fleet and the remaining air force to protect themselves. The British had not experienced a crushing defeat in the land war. For example, the British army's crushing defeat in Spain during the Napoleon period was heartbreaking. Now, in Lloyd George's view, the top-notch is just to withdraw from the European continent.

"It's not that simple. If the German high seas fleet decides to attack, then no matter whether the large fleet wins or not, as long as a war between the two sides starts, it will be a loser for Britain, because after the war, Britain is unable to maintain its position as the world's number one navy. What will the Americans do at that time? Damn, I really don't know why we chose Japan, an unfamiliar dog, and offended the United States!" Sir Jericho said.

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