Chapter 2004： Make a decision

Now the situation has become a heavy blow to France and peace talks with Britain. This still did not touch the bottom line of the Americans, because Britain and France did not subdue their country, and as an island country, Britain retains a lot of vitality and can still contain Germany. This is also within the bottom line! However, this is definitely not what Americans want to see... Not to mention anything else, if the British sold a batch of warships to Japan in order to recover their blood after the war, then it would be a great threat to the United States!

"We know that Prince Ruprecht’s conditions for your country are harsh, but they are definitely the best choice at the moment. I can only tell you one thing when I came here, and that is to accept this condition, and then we act as intermediaries to help A handful of your country, in return for the help your country gave us when it became independent in the United States of America. There is nothing we can do,” said the American ambassador.

"Is it too late?" Petain said suddenly.

"How can it be too late? If you make a decision, we can now contact Crown Prince Ruprecht through a special channel!" said the American ambassador.

"No, you don't understand military. Once the military deployment is determined, even if there are some accidents, as long as it is not particularly serious, then the whole plan will continue, because it involves millions of troops. Tens of thousands of various artillery, several Thousands of planes and millions of tons of supplies. Changes in the daytime can cause terrible chaos, just like an overloaded car is difficult to brake. Once the Germans have decided, it may be difficult for them to change their minds." Explained.

"If this is the case, we can only do our best." The American ambassador was taken aback first, and then said. "If this is the case, I hope the French army on the front can perform better."

"So now, I want to make sure that your country is ready to accept the request made by Germany? Once Germany decides to launch an offensive against Britain, will the French army open a 20-kilometer hole at the junction of the British and French armies? ?" said the American ambassador.

"We agree in principle." President Armand thought for a while and said.

"You are playing with fire!" The American ambassadors all smiled angrily. "Dear President Armand, everything the United States of America does is to use its dignity and credibility as a guarantee. Your first mouse will directly lead to the loss of the reputation of the United States! This is not only a provocation to Germany, but also to the United States. Provocation!"

"I can tell you clearly now that if you can't come up with an official statement signed and stamped by the President and the main members of the Cabinet, then we will refuse to participate in this matter. Anyway, it is France, not us." The ambassador said righteously.

"Give us two more days." President Armand said.

"You're done!" The American ambassador said in his heart, he left blankly, and now the American ambassador also admires the French in his heart! It's really not easy to be so "come" at this time!

"This decision is best made as soon as possible. What I said before is not a joke." Petain admires his president a little bit. In the election that year, Petain also voted for this buddy. He really doubts now. Did he choose him when his head was drawn?

"I have already said, I agree in principle, but I still need to think about the specific details. I am thinking, is there a way for us to accomplish what we have agreed with the Germans while also avoiding betraying our allies. What about this matter?" President Armand said.

"For example, let's leave some troops on the defensive line, and then order the artillery to fire a few shots? This at least means that we have resisted." Looking at the pale-faced Petain, President Armand explained. This is the ending he wants most. How can he sell the British without being blamed?

"This is really the brain of a politician, and only you can come up with this method." Petain's words showed a trace of contempt. "The result of this is that neither side is pleased, because the British will still think that we have betrayed them, and the Germans will think that we are causing trouble!"

"Mr. Armand, I remind you that what you are doing is not a lawsuit within the scope of the law. Criminals can rely on incomplete evidence to escape the accusation. The British will never forgive us for some cover-ups we did."

"And for the same reason, the Germans will not agree with our approach just because we withdrew most of the troops. They will only see that the troops we have left behind have caused some trouble for the advancement of the German army. It is often the most unlucky, and this principle is the same when used in the country or the military." Petain said.

"Don't just think about opportunism, because it doesn't work! Do you know what I am most worried about now? What I am most worried about is what if the Germans put forward more demanding requirements this time!" Betain told President Armand and Ribeau The prime minister enters the ice cave!

"More demanding conditions? Isn't it harsh enough for us to open a 20-kilometer front to the Germans?" Prime Minister Ribo said in horror.

"If the Germans ask us to aim guns at the British What shall we do?" Petain said with a complicated expression. This is not impossible, because the negotiation conditions between the two sides are not the same. What has changed, before, the Germans may be satisfied to let the French put in a line of defense, and then they do the rest. But now, when the Germans are full of good cards, when the Germans are about to prepare for the operation For peace, the previous conditions may not satisfy the other party's appetite.

"If the Germans put forward this condition, I think the Americans would also be very supportive! They would like to see the British expeditionary forces destroyed in France." Petain added.

"It's impossible. It's a problem for us to give up a battle line, and it's another problem for us to confront our former friendly swordsmen! This will destroy the surplus and prestige that France accumulated hundreds of years ago!" Although this time President Armand is ready to accept the proposal to let go of the defense line, but it does not mean that he has no bottom line. If he turns around and jumps to the German side to deal with the Germans, he would really be a little bit too weak in his mind.

"Let's contact the Germans according to the previous negotiation conditions. In addition, contact the British. I want to know what they want to do?" President Armand still had some illusions about the British. In other words, the strength of the British is deeply rooted in the hearts of this generation of French! They don't believe that the British will admit counsel!

At the time when the French made the most difficult decision, Belfort and his entourage had already arrived in Brussels. In the German western base camp, Belfort met Crown Prince Ruprecht for the first time!

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