Chapter 2275 US-UK Negotiations One
Will the British engage with the Americans? For sure! Britain, which has reached its end, can even make a deal with the devil! Not to mention shaking hands with former enemies? However, everything has a price. It is impossible for the British to accept the demands of the Americans unconditionally. After all, as Prince Baden said in the train, the British still have a lot of foundation, and they will not give away the remaining colonies and markets for nothing. of! In the eyes of the British high-level, they did lose this time, but there is still hope for revival!
The British understand very well that Germany will not let Britain completely collapse, because after the complete collapse, the former British Southeast Asian colonies and Oceania will become the territory of Japan or the United States. And Canada will eventually succumb to the mighty United States! From the perspective of international politics, after the United States takes over Canada, the entire America will be decided by the Americans. And Japan may also increase its influence 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, there will be collisions and frictions with the Allies!
Therefore, even though Britain and Germany are still enemies, with the buffer of the United Kingdom, the interest circles of Japan and Germany are insulated, and the United States still cannot handle Canada. Oceania will also not fall into the hands of the two Pacific powers. Germany has eaten a lot now, and even if Britain collapses, it will definitely not be able to eat more. If this is the case, then naturally it cannot be cheaper than other powers! After all, the enhancement of a potential opponent is the weakening of oneself, there is nothing wrong with this!
So, a funny scene appeared! When the Germans get what they want, they will help Britain temporarily stabilize the situation! As long as Britain does not come together with the United States, then Germany even supports Britain's interests in the remaining colonies diplomatically.... Surprised or not? Is it surprising? 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, the United States must rely on Germany to gain an advantage!
As for how Germany maintains its interests in the Far East? This is very simple. First of all, it is impossible for Britain to cause trouble for Germany for a long time after the end of the war. After all, the German High Seas Fleet and long-range bombers are on the head of the British! You jump and try! And Japan? As long as Germany and the United States stand together, Japan will not act rashly! The result of the Pacific War is that virtue will definitely gain the upper hand! The German Navy's heavy artillery and carrier-based opportunities taught the Japanese to learn to respect the strong!
Shortly after the foreign minister, Earl Arthur Balfour, arrived in Germany, a delegation headed by Lloyd George also set foot on American soil. Because Britain and Germany were at war, in order to ensure safety, Lloyd George and his party took the U.S. The ship went to the United States. The Americans did not cover up this matter, because after the end of the Norwegian naval battle, the US government expressed its opinion that it wanted to be a mediator, just like the situation after the Russo-Japanese War, but Germany did not express Objected, so Lloyd George and his party arrived in the United States fairly smoothly.
And the receptionists on the American side were not bad. Secretary of State Robert Lansing, as the representative of the American delegation, came to negotiate with Lloyd George on some issues of "both parties' concern". And less than 200 meters away from the negotiation venue, Theodore Roosevelt and Vice President Taft were waiting for the result of the negotiation!
"Did you come here on behalf of the British Empire to discuss with the US government on how to stop the war and improve the relationship between the two countries?" Robert Lansing asked.
"Yes, as the plenipotentiary representative of the British Empire, I can completely represent the British Empire without contacting London." Lloyd George said. In fact, even now,
The concessions that the United Kingdom can make to the United States are also relatively limited. If the interests brought by the United States to Britain are less than the interests brought by Britain to Germany, why should Britain submit to the United States? Anyway, Germany also educated the British with knives and guns! Do you have this ability in the United States? 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 clearly informed you about the transfer of interests that the UK can carry out. 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 now talk about the first question. 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 not-too-distant future, the United States and its German allies will launch a war of punishment against the evil Japan! It aims to safeguard the interests and fairness of all countries in the Far East. The Japanese cannot win, you should be very clear."
"Hehe, that's right, it's impossible for the Japanese to win, but it's not up to you Americans to decide how much you lose!" Lloyd George said in his heart.
Seeing that Lloyd George had no other reaction, Robert Lanxin nodded in satisfaction and continued: "So, in this situation, your country must correct its attitude, no matter what, your country should not stand on the side of the loser , do you think so?"
"This war has caused too much damage to the British Empire, so for a very long time in the future, we will avoid all unnecessary wars, and we will strictly maintain neutrality in wars." Lloyd George said.
"Do not export any materials or provide any assistance to Japan?" Robert Lanxin said tentatively.
"We will not propose any military-related supplies to Japan. Our troops stationed in Southeast Asia will also be kept at a very low limit," Lloyd George said.
"This is far from enough, Mr. Special Envoy. Due to the harm your country and Japan caused to the United States on the Philippine issue, we ask your country to completely stand by our side and terminate all exchanges and contacts with the Japanese government. Trade is also within the scope, and as a compensation for the United States, Britain should use its power in the Pacific region to provide necessary help to the United States! Such as ports, supplies, and medical logistics services." Robert Lansing said.
"Mr. Secretary of State, you know that this means a military alliance. And forming a military alliance with the United States means a war against Japan! After the war, Britain cannot fight against Japan in the Far East." Lloyd George said with an embarrassed face .
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