Chapter 1862 Americans in Action II
"I would like to visit Mr. Hasse in my personal capacity. I hope that we can discuss some issues of common interest and have a good time." When only Hasse and Robert Lansing were left in the room, Personally, Robert first opened his mouth to express his intention.
"So, your behavior has nothing to do with the government? If we want to communicate, we can talk at a reception or other formal occasions. Now, you are driving alone to meet me alone. If you let some people with ulterior motives know, Then we will all have a hard time, won't we?" Hasse said neither humble nor overbearing.
"Even in your capacity as Secretary of State, if it is reported that the United States and the Berlin Parliament are in contact at this time, even though the Prussian central government has no time to take care of it, the heir to the Kingdom of Bavaria and the regent of the Austro-Hungarian Empire may be very concerned. Are you unhappy?" Hassey changed the subject.
"You mean His Royal Highness Crown Prince Ruprecht? If he decides to pursue it, I'm afraid it will be very troublesome, but the current situation is that Crown Prince Ruprecht doesn't care much about the issues we want to talk about!" Robert After taking a sip of coffee, he said, "Since I'm already willing to take risks, why don't you want to listen to the advice from the other side of the ocean?" After a while, Hasse made a gesture of invitation.
"Judging from the current situation we have obtained, your side is very unfavorable in the domestic game in Germany. Not to mention that other German states are hostile to you, even in Prussia, most of the high-level leaders are inclined to the Kaiser. And If this is delayed for a long time, we will only become more and more passive towards you," Robert said. "And if you don't want your recent efforts to go to waste, then this negotiation is your last chance."
"Then you plan to give us some advice on the negotiation?" Hasse was not surprised that Robert knew what was going to be negotiated in Prussia. After all, the navy had issued a negotiation statement more than once. It's public, and it's no surprise that Americans want to know.
"Don't mix with the emperor and the nobles. To be honest, the timing of your uprising is not good. Germany already has an overwhelming advantage in the war. As the leader, William II will naturally gain the support of a considerable number of people, even if you Using domestic material difficulties and other means to get help from some people, but generally speaking, the public opinion is still sympathetic to the Kaiser, and no matter how you flaunt your behavior, it is an original sin in itself to drag you back during the war!"
"Even if you get what you want in the negotiations? As long as the Prussian House of Lords is still there, as long as William II is still the German emperor and the king of Prussia, as long as the Junkers still have an overwhelming advantage in the government system, then They can liquidate you at any time! Don't tell me, you are really as clean as pure water! And even if there are one or two exceptions, it will not prevent people from discrediting you. Not only individuals, but even your political party will be in the next few years. It is possible to be beaten and disintegrated." After finishing speaking, Robert glanced at the other party and continued: "You should be very clear about this, and you must also be looking for a solution, but maybe for some reason, you didn't finalized!"
"Hiss..." Hasse faintly felt that the Americans seemed to know something great. At the first moment, he thought of Bart's suggestion. Now he has no doubt that the Americans may communicate with the Americans through certain channels. The person within himself made contact!
"Well, this may be my guess. I will give you a straightforward suggestion today. If you can't completely control Prussia, then you must control at least a part of Prussia!" Looking at the other party's unkind eyes, Robert directly And the plate is launched.
It seems that there is something wrong with the plan of the United States. The contact of the United States government has not informed the high-level members of the Congress of this plan?
"Someone has made a similar suggestion, and I wonder if you have contacted some of our key people?" Hassey asked.
"It seems that this is the reason why Mr. Scheideman was excluded by you? Well, I admit that we did have contact with Mr. Scheideman, but they were all kind and not malicious!" Robert said.
The U.S. government did send someone to contact Scheidemann before and talked about this matter, but then, before Scheideman informed Albert and others of this suggestion, under pressure from Bavaria, Albert had already put Scheidemann was placed under house arrest. The Americans mistakenly thought that these things happened because of Scheideman's suggestions. Therefore, under this wrong judgment, Robert will play in person as the Secretary of State! And when the matter was revealed, in order to reduce the disgust of the other party, Robert would admit it so readily. After all, it was a thing of the past. When Scheideman capsized, he capsized, and Robert still wanted to continue his work!
"Fuck! What's the situation?!" Hasse was also in a turbulent heart. He didn't expect Scheideman to contact the Americans in private! Hasse knew why Scheidemann was locked up in a small black room. Does he now doubt whether Albert also contacted the Americans? ! And Barthes, who belongs to the middle of the Social Democratic Party like himself, does he also have problems? ! Therefore, under the influence of the persecution paranoia peculiar to politicians, Hasse felt that he and Mr. Buller, who was in charge of the military, were probably the only ones in the top four who were clean.
"Albert should be relatively clean, otherwise this resolution may be passed." Soon, in just a dozen seconds, under the action of reason, Hasse regained his footing. Although it is a 4-member committee, Albert and Hasse are obviously more powerful as the leaders of their respective political parties. Barthes is inferior. Although Buhler is in charge of the army, as a newcomer, it is actually a face for him to be able to come in. , if both Albert and Barthes had negotiated with the Americans, then this resolution would have been passed long ago! Even if 2V2 can't be passed for the time being, Albert can just bring in an outsider himself.
However, no matter what, Robert's operational error still left Hasse with a very bad impression of the Americans, the so-called brothers are fighting against them outside the wall! Even though the Social Democratic Party and the Kaiser are falling out, they are absolutely unwilling to let Americans interfere in their own domestic affairs! Hasse still has this bit of integrity.
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