Chapter 2056 Compromise One
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"Now, as a representative of the French government, I request an immediate meeting with Crown Prince Ruprecht, the sooner the better. Time is running out, both for the French Republic and for your country." I really thought it would be easy to confess thing? What are you thinking? Now that the two sides have fought, how to separate the troops is a problem. As for how to operate after the compromise, well, to be precise, how to let the French cooperate with the Germans to overthrow the British have a lot of things to do. How to deal with France after the war is also a problem. These need to be dealt with from now on. Therefore, Clemenceau is really very anxious. So, after sending a telegram to the German Western Front Headquarters through special channels, he came to the German Embassy in the Netherlands.
"We have prepared everything for Mr. Envoy. You and your entourage can take the necessary equipment and board a transport plane we have prepared for you. You can go to the meeting place within two hours, and then go to the meeting tonight. Meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." said the German ambassador to the Netherlands.
After driving to an airport outside Amsterdam, it was indeed found that a specially modified K8 bomber was parked there, and beside it were 8 J6 fighter jets providing cover for it. Now the weather has darkened, but after the Germans repeatedly assured that nothing will happen, Clemenceau and his entourage resolutely boarded the transport plane to the front line of the German army.
To be honest, the first person to fly an airplane into the sky is a hero, but similarly, the first passenger to take an airplane is also a hero. Think about it, in a cabin that is not sealed, has no pressurized cabin, and has no heating facilities. Flying thousands of meters in the air, this feeling is definitely very uncomfortable. Of course, the more important thing is that the early aircraft were very unreliable, and accidents are normal. And now Clemenceau and his party are sitting on this plane, enduring the freezing air at high altitude, but fortunately, the coats and hot water bottles specially prepared by the Germans are more comfortable.
The speed of the Germans was still very fast. This huge bomber was loaded with more than 20 members of the French delegation to an airport on the Western Front. After getting off the plane and boarding the waiting car, it finally arrived after an hour of turbulence After more than an hour's rest in the German Western Front Command, Clemenceau walked into the meeting room in spirit.
The situation was a little different from the initial meeting. This time, besides Crown Prince Ruprecht, there were two people he could not have imagined. One was the Grand Duke of Baden. His appearance represented the attitude of the Kaiser. After all, everyone knows that the Grand Duke of Baden is the most trusted person of the Kaiser. The other was Albrecht, Grand Duke of Württemberg. This person is not only an army commander, but more importantly represents the Grand Duchy of Württemberg! Judging from the current posture, the three people in front of me can really determine Germany's attitude!
As for why the Grand Duke of Baden came here, it was actually the result of Ruprecht’s advance notice. After all, in the view of the crown prince, the French will definitely succumb, and if they negotiate with France, it would definitely not be good for Bavaria to come forward. On the one hand, it is informal, on the other hand, it gives people the impression that Bavaria represents the whole of Germany. This impression is not good! Therefore, at the request of the crown prince, the Grand Duke of Baden came to the Western Front on behalf of the Kaiser. Of course, the main role of the Grand Duke of Baden is to stand on the field. At the same time, William II was notified of the meeting information, and it was naturally Crown Prince Ruprecht who led the negotiations!
"It seems that we have reached a consensus on some issues. There is no way out for confrontation, and cooperation is a good choice for both Germany and France." Crown Prince Ruprecht said with a smile.
"Before we discuss the formal issues, can we first talk about how to de-escalate our current hostilities? We can do what your country wants,
But for the sake of the face of the French Republic, I hope you can cooperate. said Clemenceau.
"And then?" Ruprecht said noncommittally.
"Neither side should issue any declarations and announcements to end hostilities, but the confrontation must stop on the front line, and your country's troops deep into the rear of our army should not continue to advance. We guarantee that the French army will remain silent on the existing line of defense, and then the rest , hand it over to your country." Clemenceau said.
"Then what about the passage that your country promised us at the junction of the British and French armies?" Little Maoqi asked.
"It will be completed soon. We have already mobilized some troops to go south, and most of the personnel have withdrawn. As for the remaining weapons, you can figure it out. Anyway, France probably won't need them." Clemenceau was frustrated Said.
"Then what about the railway that we asked you to cut off and the transportation hub that was destroyed?" Little Mao Qi continued.
"We'll be ruined," said Clemenceau with a sigh.
"This is the map of the important stations and bridges we asked you to destroy. They should all be under your control now. When we launch an attack, we don't want to see them." Little Maoqi handed it over. A document, Clemenceau opened the document and saw the names of a long list of bridges and stations, and each location was marked with details of the destroyed buildings and precautions.
"It's too much for us to finish," said Clemenceau, closing the file.
"Your Excellency, your actions determine the survival of France after the war. The benevolence of the Empire is not free, and our benevolence cannot be exploited. If France is willing to be friendly with the Empire, then we cannot accept the post-war Britain and France There is still such a thing as the possibility of cooperation between them." The Grand Duke of Baden said.
"The French Republic will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history because of this incident. We are willing to compromise, but it does not mean that we are shameless! France is proud. Even if we lose the war, we still have sunshine in our hearts and a sharp knife in our hands!" Clemenceau Said through gritted teeth. From his trembling body, the German knew very well that he was engaged in a fierce ideological struggle. No matter what, it would be very troublesome for the French to stab the knife directly. A big country needs face. Aside from the so-called political reasons, the face and reputation of a country are also the most important aspects that affect its decision-making!
Looking at the Grand Duke of Baden who wanted to speak again, Ruprecht made a quiet gesture. Now it's a critical moment, a node that needs to be handled by him personally! The opponent is still struggling. At this time, it is like facing a dying beast that has fallen into a trap. If you are not careful, you may be counterattacked by the opponent. Although they can't play tricks for the current French, but to be honest, Ruprecht does not want to fight the French again in one of the future wars. It's not that you can't beat it, it's that you can't make it!
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