Chapter 2275： American and British talks

Will the British have contact with the Americans? Definitely! Britain, which has come to an end, can even deal with the devil! Not to mention shaking hands with the previous enemy to make peace? However, everything comes at a price. It is also impossible for the British to accept the demands of the Americans unconditionally. After all, as the Prince of Baden said on the train before, the British still have a lot of ground, and they will not give away the remaining colonies and markets. of! In the eyes of the British senior level, they did lose this time, but there is still hope for revival!

The British know very well that Germany will not let Britain completely collapse, because after the complete collapse, the former British colonies in Southeast Asia and Oceania will become Japan or the United States. And Canada will eventually succumb to the powerful United States! From an international political point of view, after the United States takes over Canada, the Americans will have the final say in the entire Americas. Japan may also increase its power in Southeast Asia, and even after reaching a certain level, Japan will cross the Strait of Malacca and develop towards India and the Middle East! And sooner or later this will collide and friction with the Allies!

Therefore, even if Britain and Germany are still enemies, but with Britain as a buffer, the interests of Japan and Germany will be insulated, and the United States will still be unable to deal with Canada. Oceania will also not fall into the hands of the two Pacific powers. Germany has already eaten a lot. Even if the United Kingdom collapses, it will definitely not be able to eat more. That being the case, it is natural that other powers cannot be cheaper! After all, the enhancement of potential opponents is the weakening of oneself, and there is nothing wrong with this!

So, a funny scene appeared! When the Germans get what they want, they want to help Britain temporarily stabilize the situation! As long as Britain does not come together with the United States, Germany will even support Britain's interests in the remaining colonies diplomatically... Surprised? Was it unexpected? And in order to make the nominal ally the United States more uncomfortable in the future Pacific War, Germany still supports the continuation of the Anglo-Japanese alliance in the Far East! Because, as long as the Anglo-Japanese alliance exists, then the United States must rely on Germany to gain an advantage!

As for how does Germany maintain its interests in the Far East? This is very simple. First of all, for quite some time after the end of the war, it was impossible for Britain to trouble Germany. After all, the German High Seas Fleet and long-range bombers were on the forehead of the British! Try it! And Japan? As long as Germany and the United States stand together, then Japan will not act rashly! As a result of the Pacific War, virtue will surely gain an advantage! The heavy artillery and shipboard opportunities of the German Navy taught the Japanese how to respect the strong!

Soon after the Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour arrived in Germany, the delegation headed by Lloyd George also set foot on the United States. Because both Britain and Germany are at war, in order to ensure safety, Lloyd George and his party took the United States. The Americans did not cover up the matter when the ship went to the United States, because after the Norwegian naval battle, the American government expressed its intention to act as a mediator, just like the situation after the end of the Russo-Japanese War, but Germany did not express it. No, so Lloyd George and his party arrived in the United States fairly smoothly.

And the reception staff on the US side is also considered acceptable. Secretary of State Robert Lansing, as the representative of the US delegation, came to negotiate with Lloyd George on some "both parties concerned" issues. And just less than 200 meters from the negotiation venue, Theodore Roosevelt and Vice President Taft were waiting for the outcome of the negotiation!

"Your Excellency is here on behalf of the British Empire. You have negotiated with the US government on how to stop the war and improve the relations between the two countries?" Robert Lanxin asked.

"Yes, as the plenipotentiary representative of the British Empire, I can represent the British Empire without having to contact London." Lloyd George said. In fact, even now, the concessions that the United Kingdom can make to the United States are relatively limited. If the benefits that the United States brings to Britain are smaller than the benefits that Britain succumbs to Germany, why should Britain succumb to the United States? Anyway, Germany also used swords and guns to educate the British! Do you have this ability in America? The deep meaning of this sentence is that if you encounter a question that Lloyd George cannot answer, then the British government will actually not agree, because before coming, the British government has very clearly informed about the transfer of interests that the United Kingdom can make. Lloyd George!

"Very good, I believe that a direct and effective negotiation can solve many problems." Robert Lanxin said with a smile. "Then we can talk about the first question now. That is what is the starting point for improving the relationship between the United States and Britain! The British government should be very clear that in the near future, the United States and its German allies will wage a war of punishment against the evil Japan! It aims to safeguard the interests and fairness of all countries in the Far East. It is impossible for the Japanese to win, you should be very clear."

"Haha, yes, it is impossible for the Japanese to win, but it is not up to you Americans to decide how much you lose!" Lloyd George said in his heart Seeing Lloyd George there was no other reaction, Robert Lan Xin nodded with satisfaction and continued: "So, in this situation, your country must correct its own attitude. In any case, your country should not be on the side of the loser, do you think?"

"This war has caused too much damage to the British Empire. Therefore, for a very long time in the future, we will avoid all unnecessary wars. During the war, we will strictly maintain neutrality." Lloyd George said.

"Do you not export any materials or provide any help to Japan?" Robert Lanxin said tentatively.

"We will not submit any military-related materials to Japan. Our garrison in Southeast Asia will also be kept within a very low limit." Lloyd George said.

"This is far from enough, Mr. Special Envoy. Because of the harm your country and Japan caused to the United States on the Philippine issue that year, we ask your country to stand on our side completely and terminate all exchanges and exchanges with the Japanese government and private economy. Trade is also in the scope, and as a complement to the United States, Britain should use its power in the Pacific to provide necessary assistance to the United States! Such as ports, supplies and medical logistics services." Robert Lanxin said.

"Mr. Secretary of State, you know that this means a military alliance. If you form a military alliance with the United States, then it means a war against Japan! After the war, Britain cannot fight against Japan in the Far East." Lloyd George said with embarrassment. .

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