Ruprecht was very busy, really busy. He now not only had to be responsible for negotiations with the British, but also took into account the government affairs of Bavaria and Austria. In the gaps in doing these things, for example, now the crown prince also had to meet representatives from France! That's right, it was the French! After the French and the Germans reached an understanding and stabbed the British in the back, the Germans also fulfilled their promise and began to slowly withdraw their troops from France. Now, when the war came to an end, except for a small number of German troops staying in northeastern France to guard the captured British troops and their equipment, most of the German troops had withdrawn from France.

Until now, the Germans have not made as harsh demands as they did to the British, and the German Navy has completely given up its blockade of France. The army's withdrawal also showed its sincerity. At the same time, there is no requirement for immediate payment in compensation.

However, although the Germans showed their sincerity and the French were a little relieved, both Germans and French knew that before, the two sides had fought a war to determine the destiny of the country! Even though Germany, as the winners, intends to ease their feuds by putting France into a horse, there are still restrictions that should be made, and the compensation that should be given will still be given, and the original sin of defeat will not be written off!

This time, the French representative Crimontso came to Berlin to test the Germans' tone. Although the two sides have not negotiated yet, if they can know some of the Germans' ideas, it will be quite helpful for future German-French negotiations, and this test will have a profound impact on future US-French relations! That's right, it is US-French relations. Until now, the French are still hesitant!

On the battlefield, the French stabbed the British to avoid the destruction of the country, but it did not mean that after this war, France, like the Austro-Hungarian Empire, became an ally of Germany! Think about it, even though the Cold War period was in history, the arrogant French were still maintaining their independence. Now, in the current environment, if the French did not have their own ideas, it would be abnormal!

Although it was not a formal talk, Ruprecht decided to go on stage in person. The French were testing the Germans. By the same token, the Germans were also testing the French!

"First of all, I am very grateful to your country for its tolerance and understanding at the last moment of the war. I believe that this will be the beginning of our two countries' new relationship. We have a very good start, but what I want to explain is that France is still a first-class power in the European continent. We have vast colonies, perfect industries and strong army. We have our own political and interest demands. What is your country's attitude towards France? Is it a qualified partner who can cooperate with each other in the future, or as an optional country?" After a brief greeting, Crimontso expressed his intentions. It is too early to discuss compensation and negotiations, but the German attitude towards France is very important!

"We respect France's rights and status as a powerful country. You should be very clear that until now, we have not taken measures and measures similar to those of Britain to your country, which can fully demonstrate our sincerity. In fact, we do not have high requirements for your country's colonies, but more of them are symbolic. After all, we have to give an explanation to the people in the country. We also use loans to describe the so-called economic compensation, which fully takes care of your country's face. And compared with the amount of compensation we ask the British, the number of your country is really small. And the sincerity we show requires you to have a clear response." Ruprecht said.

"The Empire's war against France has ended for a long time. Compared with your country's future, you should have some considerations about the relationship between Germany and France, right? Can you tell me first how France will choose in the future?" The crown prince kicked the ball back.

"We will try to maintain good relations with your country." Crimontso's answer was very vague. "But France will still maintain its independence. Since Napoleon the Great, the French Republic has always been in a very embarrassing position. We are much stronger than second-rate powers, but weaker than first-rate powers. We always want to be the masters of the world and pay a bloody price for this goal again and again, the Crimean War, the war with Austria, the Franco-Prussian War, and the war that just ended. We have paid a lot, but we have obtained very little. Therefore, in the future, the French Republic will no longer seek dominance in the world or Europe, and we are neutral."

Crimontseau said carefully. Ruprecht still agrees with some of the contents of the French's statement! At least now the French are very clear about their positioning: a strong country between first-class and second-class! Of course, this positioning is only applicable to this period. If 20 years pass, France will be at the level of a second-class power! The United States and Germany are definitely first-class. Needless to say, although the British have suffered heavy losses, they are probably stronger than France. After all, they also have two younger brothers, Canada and Australia. The Austro-Hungarian Empire can definitely beat France under the leadership of Ruprecht, and the new Soviet Union is probably stronger than France, although the Soviet Union in this plane has shrunk a lot.

However, no matter what, after the French knew their position, they would definitely not do anything beyond their own power, such as pursuing hegemony in Western Europe. The French could even appeal to the era of the Sun King, and they always made it one of their national policies to ensure that France's hegemony in Western Europe. With the rise of Germany, the French dreams were destroyed in the French-Prussian War, but the unwilling French people were still enduring and working hard! That was why World War I was the First World War, and now the French gave up this point and wanted to learn from Britain to take the neutral route.

How do you say this idea? From the current point of view, it is only a problem within ten years. But if time goes on, then the situation will be different. The reason is very simple. Whether it is history or this plane, the so-called World War I, which "ends all wars", cannot completely resolve the contradictions between the great powers. In history, after the failure of the First World War, Germany was forbearing and waiting for revenge, but what about this plane? It was Britain and Russia, forbearing and waiting for revenge!
Chapter completed!