Chapter 2272： Outpost One

Everyone has a good relationship, knows each other, and may even have a family relationship, but that is private. Of course, the national interest is the most important thing in formal occasions. So at this time, the Germans can't do anything but the British can't show weakness!

"The situation of the war is indeed a bit unfavorable, but it is different from losing a war. We still have millions of armies and thousands of aircraft, and our homeland is still at the feet of the British." Count Balfour said.

"It seems that there is a big difference between us." Earl Schelling said with a smile. "I think that facing reality is the basis of negotiation, and righting one's own position is the prerequisite for the continuation of negotiations. What is war? War is nothing but a thing that must be solved with a sword when the two sides cannot solve the problem through negotiation. , Then what is the negotiation? When the sword is resolved, the need to close the means. Each other is a cyclical process. So before the negotiation, we must set the status of the two sides, if the two sides have the status of each other If you don’t agree, then I think we should go back to the previous step to complete the unfinished work."

"War threat!" A few cold words popped out of Count Balfour!

"Although you represent the Bavarian side, on the issue of war and peace, I don't think you can answer on behalf of the Bavarian royal family and government. Therefore, it is best to say less. Otherwise, it may lead to unpredictable consequences." Batten Naturally, Prince Berg can't directly say that Britain has not lost yet. After all, how well Britain has been beaten now has no idea in his heart? So the prince decided to counter his opponent in other directions.

"I really have no right to discuss war and peace on behalf of the Kingdom of Bavaria." Earl Schelling said dismissively: "However, as Minister of the Bavarian Court, I can tell you responsibly if you can't correct your own Attitude, if the British government does not issue a written notice of defeat, then Crown Prince Ruprecht will never contact you." Court minister? This power is very broad, and when the power is large, it can even rival the prime minister. For example, Minister of the Seal of the French Bourbon Dynasty. And no matter how small the power is, at least the level of a spokesperson, his speech can represent the attitude of the Bavarian royal family!

"His Majesty the Kaiser also has the same opinion. If you cannot meet our requirements, then as the representative of His Majesty the Kaiser-Grand Duke Baden, it is also impossible to meet with you. However, using this leisure time, I think you You can get better in the Berlin area. There are so many trophies there, and you can even visit there for half a year.” Prince Baden said.

"It's ruthless!" The Earl of Balfour couldn't help but sweat. The Germans did not refuse, because simple and rude rejection is actually not good. The German government also needs to posture to stop the war. After all, even as a victorious country There is also war-weariness in Germany, and Germany must also make a good impression in the world, but this is superficial work after all. The speech of the German representative very well illustrates the true attitude of the Germans. If you are not satisfied, then continue. hit! Anyway, the large fleet is now in name only, and the blockade is nowhere to be seen. The Germans can already start normal foreign trade. What about Britain? It's really trapped on an isolated island, and now it's difficult to maintain the basic livelihoods of the people on the island with the materials and production capacity of the UK. If there is a large-scale civil riot, then Britain will be completely finished!

"We have to ask the country for the declaration of defeat, but I think that whether it is a declaration of defeat or an armistice statement is more of a formality, we don't need to argue too much on the situation. After all, we are discussing interests. If the two agree with this point of view, can we let this question go to discuss the next one?" said the Earl of Balfour.

To put it bluntly, it is a matter of face. The British Empire still wants face, and although Germany as a victor wants face, it is more important to benefit. Therefore, even if it cannot get in touch with the German core before the declaration of defeat, now, It is also useful to ascertain the conditions of both parties at the next level, so the Earl of Balfour did not want to suspend the talks.

In the same way, the Germans did not want to suspend the talks. In fact, although the British suffered a complete military defeat this time, it does not mean that they did not have a chance to fight back in political negotiations. At least, Germany should try its best to ensure full profit. This prevents the closeness between Britain and the United States, and the British know this, so the Germans also think it is a good choice to test the British first.

"This is natural, but we still have to repeat it. The British government must issue a statement of defeat, and the content of the statement must be approved by the German Empire government. This is a prerequisite for formal negotiations, and I think your country is not. Haven't been defeated before, so you should be very clear how to write it?" Prince Baden said sarcastically. This is actually very humiliating, and the British must first obtain the consent of the Germans to make a statement! But this is definitely not because the Prince of Baden deliberately irritated the opponent but because the previous statement is still a matter of attitude, and the content of the latter negotiation is a matter of interest! Interests must be contested!

"Your Excellency once discussed the truce with Crown Prince Ruprecht. At that time, His Royal Highness proposed to you a basic plan. Should you remember it?" Count Schelling said.

"I naturally remember that the four requests made by the crown prince are simply unacceptable." Earl of Belfort said with a sullen expression.

"Hehe, but these conditions were the conditions when we had not defeated the British Great Fleet at the beginning, and now, we have overthrown the once most powerful navy in the world, and the Trident of Poseidon is in the hands of the empire. I think you should fully understand what all this means for the UK. Because of your wrong choice, we have decided to increase the price! You must be psychologically prepared for this.” Prince Baden said.

In summary, the content of the negotiations that year was that Britain completely lost Africa, the Mediterranean colonies and islands, withdrew its influence from Persia, and at the same time handed Ceylon to Germany, plus a total of 3 billion pounds of war reparations... at that time. For the British, this condition is unacceptable, and now, it is still very difficult to accept. Ceding the colony is one aspect, and the war reparations of up to 3 billion are more lethal to the UK to some extent! Although the Earl of Balfour knew that the conditions would be more demanding this time, when the Prince of Baden made this request, the Earl of Balfour felt extremely uncomfortable.

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