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2293 The beginning of negotiations with Britain 1

"I never thought that when I set foot on German territory again, we would be defeated. At this moment, we were like cattle and sheep waiting for the end in a slaughterhouse, with fear and worry in our hearts." In the end, the British surrendered. After confirming that the Americans could not provide the help that Britain expected, the British government decisively issued a ceasefire statement that meets Germany's requirements. At the same time, the British delegation represented by Prime Minister Asquis also set out from the United Kingdom.

Unlike Count Belfort, the Germans respected this former prime minister of the world's No. 1 empire. They did not land in the Netherlands and then rushed to Berlin by long-distance train, but directly landed at the Port of William and then headed to Berlin. After arriving in Berlin, after a brief rest, on the third day, the formal negotiations between the two countries kicked off.

The representatives of the British were British Prime Minister Asquis, Foreign Minister Earl Belford, and former Minister of Arms Lloyd George. The representatives of Germany were Bavarian Crown Prince and Austro-Hungarian Regent Ruprecht, the Grand Duke of Baden who represented the German Emperor, and Albert who represented the parliamentary faction.

"Before the negotiations begin, I think it is necessary for us to repeat our requests again." Grand Duke Baden said first.

"I don't think it's necessary. Two months ago, when Count Belfort was in contact with Crown Prince Ruprecht, he had learned about your request. Your request was just to compensate. The British Empire's colonies in Africa and the Mediterranean region, as well as allowing the British Empire to withdraw its influence from the Middle East and ced Ceylon Island. We are already very clear about this condition." Prime Minister Asquith said.

"That was our condition two months ago. If you could wisely choose to agree at that time, then I think it would be a lucky thing for you. But unfortunately, in the decisive battle in the Norwegian Sea, we saw through the weak nature of your country. Now, we think the previous conditions are no longer suitable, so we put forward new conditions." Grand Duke Baden said with a smile.

"A group of greedy demons!" Prime Minister Asquith said angrily, but on the surface, the Prime Minister still acted neither humble nor arrogant: "I would like to remind you that your conditions have been considered quite harsh before, and it has even exceeded the limit that the British Empire can pay. Too many requirements are of no benefit to your country, because we cannot pay at all! And if you force them too much, then we may do something that both parties feel regretful. You should understand what I mean."

What does both sides feel regretful? Naturally, Britain is completely turning to the United States! Then as the pawn that the United States restrains Germany in Europe! This matter has lost the possibility of the empire rising again for Britain. For Germany, once Britain turns to the United States, it means that the game between the United States and Germany will change, and the United States will gain a certain advantage. The premature cooperation between the United States and Britain will definitely not be small on Germany.

As for whether Germany can directly force the landing in Britain? It is feasible only from a military perspective, but it is absolutely not worth the loss from an economic and political perspective! After all, Germany has been fighting for more than two years! It is also very weak! If it is really killed by Britain, then Germany will probably not have any allies except the Austro-Hungarian Empire! Think about it, during the Franco-Prussian War, Germany was unable to forcibly occupy France, which broke out in the Paris Commune movement, how can it now forcefully occupy the entire UK?

"Our actions are just to obtain appropriate compensation from the defeated countries. There is absolutely no excessive force. At least the empire believes that Britain can still maintain its colonial rule in Canada, Australia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. We still retain the status of letting your country be, unlike some countries that did not participate in the war, to directly ask your country to give up the crucial Canada." Albert said on the side.

"Although we have many differences, we all think that a certain country is doing too much, and we have a consensus on this point." Asquis politely covered up his embarrassment. Of course, he knew who the country Albert was talking about was, so it was naturally the United States! In fact, to a certain extent, Albert hated the Americans more! The strong are worthy of respect. If the British lose to Germany, it is natural to be exploited. But why should the United States? A country that stood in the backstage from beginning to end and did not participate in the war, asks the British Empire to give up its most critical dominance like this? Americans look down on themselves too much!

"I don't need to say more about the importance of Canada and Australia to your country. The whole of Africa is not as good as these two places. You should be very clear about this. Well, now let's imagine that as your country, it is in a very weak situation. So if I were an American, I might consider one thing, that is, to force Canada out of your country's control through violent means! This kind of thing has not happened in history. It's just that the British Empire was at its peak and easily beat the Americans back. But now? Even though the US Army is so weak, the situation in the Dominion of Canada is also very bad, right?" Ruprecht said.

"Damn!" Asquis only felt a stream of air conditioning rushing from the tailbone to his forehead. The result of Ruprecht's words was terrible! It was not something that Americans had ideas about Canada in recent decades. The friction between the United States and Britain can even go back a century ago! It was just that Britain was strong at that time. In the confrontation, the British not only "created" the White House, but also burned the US Navy's naval base in the Great Lakes region!

Under the British's iron fist, the Americans were bleeding from their heads again and again, so they began to choose to attack Mexico. But now? Britain is unprecedentedly weak, and the grudges and distrust between the United States and Britain have reached its peak. This is not only the British's plot against the United States during the Philippine Naval Battle. At the same time, the requirements put forward by the Americans on the United States also made the British more afraid and distrust of the Americans! After all, for a big country, there are many things that need to be prepared to be done once it is said, and it is very expensive to stop the will of a big country! In the eyes of the British, the Americans may not just talk, but to implement it! This is difficult! For the British, it is not an exaggeration to say that they can't sleep at night!
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