Chapter 2026 Ultimatum

"Mr. Clemenceau, if the French government wants peace talks, you should go to Crown Prince Ruprecht in Brussels, not to me here. My task is to visit the Netherlands, not to mediate between Germany and France. The relationship between them." Taft said calmly.

"Mr. Vice President, please believe me, there is absolutely nothing worse in this world than letting Germany control the entire European continent. Europe is the center of the world. Whoever controls Europe controls the world. Germans are greedy, Today it is us, maybe tomorrow it will be other countries. The Germans have already gained too much from the Russians. He has grown to the point where it is almost impossible to stop. This is the last chance, not only for France, but also for the United States That's it." Clemenceau said anxiously.

"And then, what do you want the US to do? Fight the Germans for France? The Germans are the destroyers of the international system, that's right, but the United States is not worried, because the old international system dominated by Britain, France and Russia It's long overdue! The United States has no respect or interest in the old international system. We tried to get along with you, but you trampled on our goodwill! So, I don't feel sorry for the death of the old international order Don't worry! I'm even a little happy," Taft said.

"Fortunately, the chance to save France still exists, and that is to accept the ultimatum of the Germans. Believe me, it is also one of the fundamental interests of the United States to keep the French away from Britain. Although the Germans' approach is somewhat unapproachable, but It worked," Taft said.

"We have considered giving up some positions. This is the information that we can give up positions. If the Germans are still willing to fulfill our previous commitments, then the French Republic is willing to reconcile." Clemenceau said.

"I have seen this document from the Germans. The Germans commented that they only gave up some complicated terrain that was not suitable for passing through, and they were threatened by the firepower of the flanking French troops during the advance. They described it as a A half-closed pocket, waiting for the prey to get in, and then tie the pocket." Taft said: "The Germans should give you a corresponding reminder, do what they say, don't play tricks, it will hurt you and me. not good!"

"But the Germans changed the terms of the negotiation! Before, they just asked us to give up the passage, but now, they asked us to cut off all the passages leading to the British army positions, and asked us to destroy some important traffic stations. For us, it is tantamount to forming an alliance with the Germans against the British. Although the French Republic does not want to continue fighting, it is also unwilling to form an alliance with the Germans! And your country does not want to see this, right? Germany is too powerful and your country has relationship? And if you keep an independent France, your country can have huge influence in Europe and even North Africa." Clemenceau said.

"The French Republic can form an alliance with the United States. As long as this time, your country helps us survive this catastrophe, you can discuss the equal treatment and tariff issues that your country wants in North Africa." Clemenceau has almost begged. The things that the French insisted on not letting go before are not a problem now! As long as the Americans are willing to give them a hand at this time!

"The United States can see your sincerity, but unfortunately, there are many problems that France can't help us solve, but the Germans can. We want to kill the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean. I don't know if your country can help us with this. ?” Taft said.

"This... is possible." After a brief hesitation, Clemenceau agreed decisively, but Taft greeted him with a sarcastic look.

"Does your excellency think I'm easy to deceive?" Taft said angrily.

The current Japan is not the Japan before the First World War. After gaining a large number of colonies and gaining a lot of benefits from the First World War, its power has expanded extremely. With the strength of the French now, if France conducts some hostile activities in the Far East , then the French Southeast Asian colonies may soon be replaced!

Ruprecht said that during the war, Germany could persuade the Netherlands to provide assistance to the United States and Germany in the Far East, which Taft believed. Because the Germans do have the confidence! No matter in terms of national strength, military power or record, Germany claims to be the strongest military power in the world, and no one would object to it! But France? Although they performed very well on the European battlefield, they were several grades behind Germany! Want to say that the French can help the Americans in the Far East? Looking at the location of the French colonies and the strength of France, Taft really didn't believe it, and to be honest, even if the French were willing to help, the Japanese did not touch the French. Well, how did the American warships pass through the Japanese fleet? What about the control area?

"Abandon all illusions and face reality. This is your country's last chance. The German strike has entered the countdown. More than 1,500 tanks, assault guns and self-propelled artillery will be invested in the attack on your country. If I don't remember If you are wrong, even if you include Renault’s iron-clad cars, the number of tanks and chariots that your country can use does not exceed 800? Does your country really want to sacrifice a whole generation of French for the British? Then let the Germans once again Show off their great martial arts on the Champs Elysees?"

"Or, now, your country is still expecting the British to give you a hand?" Taft said meaningfully.

"Even if the offensive is launched, the Germans are still willing to open the door to peace. Before the German troops enter the suburbs of Paris, as long as your country is willing to negotiate peace and evacuate parts of the designated area according to the Germans' requirements, and clear the obstacles, then everything is fine, of course. , If your country is willing to resist to the end, you can try it, and I also want to see what the world's largest and highest-level battle is about to break out. This is of great reference value for us." Tower Futuo said comfortably.

"Since that's the case, some things can only be discussed after they happen." The Americans have reached this stage, and there is no need for Clemenceau to entangle any more. Moreover, Taft really guessed one sentence correctly. , the French really had a glimmer of hope for the British at the last moment!

When Clemenceau and Taft met, the representatives of the British were discussing the future war situation with Foch at the headquarters of the French Army. It's all wide open, so, they want to be ready with both hands!

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