Chapter 2002： Change four

"Then you mean that Ruprecht's plan was opposed by the Kaiser? The current Bavarian crown prince would still put the Kaiser without rights in his eyes?" Ribo asked rhetorically.

"The Kaiser’s opinion is only one aspect. If it is only the Kaiser’s opposition, with the ability and character of the Bavarian crown prince, he will not easily change the strategic plan. But if there are other reasons, it is hard to say. ."

"Other reasons? For example?" Prime Minister Ribo frowned slightly.

"I wasn't sure before I came here, but after hearing what happened this morning, I already understood the root reason why the British sent this note. That is, the British and the Germans may have reached a tacit understanding." Here, Petain's face also turned pale.

"How could this be?" Prime Minister Ribo had an incredible expression on his face.

"Why wouldn't it be like this? Even us, France, who has a deep hatred with the Germans, have negotiated with the Germans, so there is no territorial dispute between the British and the Germans. If the war broke out in the British mainland, why can't they and The Germans negotiate? They have more choice! Because if we lose, the Germans will enter Paris again, and the French colonial empire will collapse, but if they lose, it seems that the problem is not serious! Because, I don’t think Germany People have the ability to land on the British mainland, and then hold a military parade in Trafalgar Square!" Petain said.

"If you think about what happened this morning, the British took back all the German ships previously lent to us. Before today, the Germans adjusted their deployment and aimed their attack on us. This can be done with your knees. I want to understand! There must be some tricks between Britain and Germany! If you don’t believe us, please take a look at this information, the information I just collected from the French Mediterranean Fleet."

Beidan took out a copy from a pile of documents and handed it to Prime Minister Ribo. "Before, the eight former German merchant ships that performed missions in the Eastern Mediterranean went to the Port of Valencia in Spain. Then they berthed directly there. We checked the latest schedule and freight list, and these ships did not sail again. Prepared, and there is no need for them to transport. So what do these ships do in Spain?" Petain asked rhetorically.

"Maybe it's maintenance, right? Who knows this matter accurately?" Libo said.

"Well, I believe that if you ask the British like this, they may come up with similar reasons, or to avoid German submarine attacks. But let's connect other things and see if these If the ship is handed over to a third party as a gesture of goodwill towards Germany, then all problems will be a matter of course!"

"Think about it, the Germans can't completely defeat Britain. Because the Royal Navy is superior. And they want to defeat us only by the army and the air force. We are obviously the weaker opponent. The Kaiser's opinion Perhaps it is inclined to kill us and negotiate with the British. After all, the Kaiser wants to call the King of England his uncle. Who can explain this blood relationship clearly?"

"Prince Ruprecht may indeed want to kill the British and dominate our contacts. But in the absence of a positive response from us, Ruprecht may have been under pressure from the Kaiser or other parties. At this time, when the two factions in Germany were at odds with each other, the British came! They were willing to contact and put forward some kind suggestions. As we can see, the British exchanged the German assets they seized for the Luftwaffe Stop the bombing of London!"

"And when the British showed goodwill and we were indifferent, Crown Prince Ruprecht could not insist on his opinion, so the German army began to assemble on our line of defense. Then the attack was aimed at us. !"

"Don't think that the British peace talks are unimaginable. In fact, anyone who has a little understanding of the current situation knows that there is no need for the war to continue. The point of our persistence is to lose less! And in this case It’s not surprising that the British had the idea of ​​beggar-thy-neighbors. After all, as the Crown Prince Ruprecht said, the Allied forces have already gathered on the Western Front, and it is impossible not to fight! Before getting a satisfactory offer to Germany , The Germans will not stop, either from the French or from the British!" When Petain finished speaking, Prime Minister Ribeau was shocked to the point of no more. It is not too much to describe it as falling into the ice cave.

The alliance was originally a bird of the same fate, and the catastrophe was imminent. Sometimes allies are used as a back-to-back! The French know how to find Americans to match and negotiate peace. So it’s easy to understand what the British do! The French have thought about selling the British when necessary and then in exchange for forgiveness from the Germans. Then it is easy for the British to sell the French once at this time! What a normal thing! There is nothing wrong with this operation!

As for the kindness that Crown Prince Ruprecht released? They are just a goodwill and they haven't signed an agreement. It has nothing to do with political credibility! Especially now that the French reaction is too cold, it is naturally impossible for Ruprecht to accommodate the French! At that time Ruprecht had already made it very clear, that he was willing to let the French go as an idea. If the French are not in the way, then I am sorry!

And now, when there are disagreements within Germany and the British have extended an olive branch, it is normal for Ruprecht to change his mind. Anyway, whether it's hitting Britain hard or killing the French and Germans, you can make a huge profit! Apart from anything else, how about the French having a colony of more than 10 million square kilometers in Africa? This is enough! And France, as a loan shark, can also provide enough currency! Now Prime Minister Ribeau can't think of a reason for Ruprecht to spare France in this situation!

"Two gentlemen, your Excellency, please call me in a hurry. I hope you two will pass quickly." At this moment, the voice of the guard sounded outside the door. At this time, Petain and Ribeau had to pack their hearts and rush to the presidential palace. After all, at this sensitive juncture, there must be something for the president to summon the two in person!

"I hope the situation is not particularly bad now." Bei Dang prayed in his heart: "In addition, Prime Minister Ribo, I hope you can stand on my side this time. We can't hesitate any more, although it is very humiliating to accept the Germans' request. , But it’s better than letting the German warhammer hit us?"

And this time Prime Minister Ribo did not make a statement.

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