Chapter 1922： The situation is better than others

The contact between the two sides went very smoothly. The Kaiser and the parliament, who were busy fighting for domestic rights, did not mind Ruprecht’s request to meet with the French at this time. They had no longer bothered to consider matters on the battlefield. On the map inch by inch battle for land and rights. When the prince said that he would meet with the French representative with Moch and Crook, the Kaiser and Albert happily signed the authorization letter.

What about the other side? As the French side that requested the contact, it was also very simple. The Paris side quickly issued an order asking Clemenceau and Chaffee to prepare for this meeting, and made a plan for this meeting: "Your main task this time is to detect The attitude and the truth of the Germans, we need you to judge the recent military developments and the domestic situation of the Germans based on your conversations. You don’t need to talk about any substantive conditions. We can define it as contact rather than peace talks!" Telegram sent from Paris Wrote in.

After the two governments have agreed, then the next step will be very smooth. How far is it from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Brussels in Belgium? After the two sides formed a tacit understanding, the two French representatives arrived in Brussels on the Dutch train very smoothly. Three days after the meeting between the Duke Hendrick and the prince, the French representatives successfully arrived in the heart of Germany on the Western Line!

Because it is a secret meeting, there is no such thing as a welcome ceremony. After more than two years of fighting, the two sides can finally see with their own eyes how sacred the enemy is. As a soldier, Xiafei described in his diary how he felt when meeting with the German delegation.

"The first thing I noticed is Xiao Maoqi. I am very interested in the descendants of the German commander who interrupted the national transport of the French Empire in the Battle of Sedan. Xiao Maoqi and his uncle look very similar, with a serious expression and an upright manner. , It seems that every action is in compliance with a certain rule. He is a pure Prussian soldier, on the surface it seems to be carved out of the same mold as the old Maoqi. However, I feel that Xiao Maoqi is only superficially close, he is in The performance and reaction in the subsequent negotiations lacked the agility and strategic thinking of Old Maoqi. Therefore, I can only say that Xiao Maoqi is a copy of his predecessors."

"On the right hand of the prince is General Crook, the commander of the German First Army. The First Army he commanded took the lead in entering France, but was blocked by my army in the ensuing battle and then in the Bavarian Army. Before arriving on the Western Front, my army and him had repeated seesaws again and again. From the result, we lost a little bit. He is a very good tactical master, with shrewd and strong eyes in his eyes. I can't see anything else."

"Finally, what I pay attention to is the main opponent in this negotiation, the smasher of the Western Front, the nightmare of the Russians and the terminator of the Tsar, the future king of Bavaria-Crown Prince Ruprecht. He is a terrifying man. No matter whether it is on the Western Front, the Eastern Front or the Balkans and Asia Minor. Whether it is us, the British or the Russians, under the Bavarian front, no one can resist. I subconsciously feel that the other party is also watching me. , There is a trace of fear in my heart, like a prey being targeted by a predator."

"I looked up and observed this prince myself. The first feeling he gave me was calm. It seems that today’s negotiation is not to determine the fate of two rival powers but just an afternoon tea. I can feel his ease and comfort. , I understand it as a confident mind. He does not have the soldier-specific hostility of Little Moqi and Crook. But there is power between his actions. This feeling is more like a mixture of soldiers and politicians. It’s a bit similar to the feeling of Emperor Napoleon. This is the third time I have fought against the crown prince. The first two were on the battlefield, and this time we were in the German headquarters."

"This is a very difficult person to deal with, and the subsequent negotiation process proved this. We are negotiating with the devil! After the negotiation, I even had a nightmare for a week!" At the end of the diary, Xia Fei Write like this. And Xiafei didn't explain what the negotiation content was in the end!

"Welcome to Brussels. I noticed that General Xiafei is also here. It seems that it will be convenient for us to discuss some things." The prince looked at the opposite Clemenceau and Xiafei and said relaxedly. "I already know your intentions. According to the previous negotiation process, should we analyze the situation on the entire battlefield first? The prince asked."

"It seems that you have a good chance of winning and feel that you have a great advantage? I want to say that the Western Front is no longer the Western Front two years ago. The record you played at the beginning cannot be replicated. The Western Front is the cruelest in the world. Battlefield! Every step forward you must advance in waist-deep blood." General Xiafei said.

"How does the level of French equipment on the western front compare to when we fought in Asia Minor? How does the support capability and density of the Anglo-French air force on the western front compare to the Balkans? I think you know very well The prince doesn't mind. Xia Fei's words were stabbed. He did not directly argue with Xia Fei on some technical level but adopted a circuitous tactic.

"What do you mean?" Clemenceau, who used to be an envoy, now looks like a bystander. He looked at Xiafei next to him.

"The troops in Asia Minor are our most elite, and I am heartbroken for their losses. But now, we have made up for these losses. And our strength is now ten times that of the troops in Asia Minor." Xiafei said. He now feels a little lack of confidence. Not to mention that in Turkey, the French ruined at least 5 of the most elite armored divisions and a large number of experienced combat commanders. Simply speaking of the Air Force, the air support on the entire French front may not be much better than the British aircraft supporting the French in Turkey! Considering the length of the French army's front again, there is no reliable shelter over the entire French army!

"The French army can maintain its current combat effectiveness. As an opponent, I have to say a word of admiration. Among the three countries of Britain, France and Russia, it is your country that caused the greatest casualties to the Imperial Army. Think about it, your country has a population of only 40 million. Based on the base number, an army with a total strength of nearly 2.3 million has been organized! If you count the number of mobilizations, this number is probably 3.5 million! Add in the manpower invested in military industry, transportation and energy and military-related fields, this Probably an astronomical figure. The number of people engaged in industry and transportation alone may be as many as 4 million! One-fourth of the population of a country has been thrown into war!"

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