Chapter 1917: American and French
"First of all, the territory and sovereignty of the French Republic must be guaranteed. After a peace agreement is reached, the German army must return to its pre-war position."
"Secondly, the French Republic will not bear one franc for war compensation! The Germans should bear the responsibility for the damage caused by themselves on French territory."
"The third point is that Germany and its allies should withdraw their troops from the Balkans to ensure the territorial integrity of Serbia, Romania, and Greece."
The attitude of the French is very simple. The best result is that the situation of the entire Western Europe returns to before the war, and the French mainland and the Balkan countries are retained. As for letting the Germans compensate for their losses? This is just to talk about it, a condition that can be cut off at any time.
"Mr. President, I feel that this negotiation is no longer necessary, because the Germans will never agree." Marshall on the side said to Roosevelt in front of the French, and made an expression of helplessness.
"I want to remind your Excellency once again that the United States of America is just a bridge between your country and the Germans in the final negotiations. Then think about it, will the Germans agree to these conditions?" Roosevelt was a little bit dumbfounded. I thought to myself, Ma Dan, when did the French have the illusion that our United States is on the side of the French...
"I think I should repeat our position. On the question of World War I, I think the mistake is on your side. After all, the reason for what happened was that the Serbs assassinated the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. In a country where imperial power is important , This kind of thing can already be declared war, so it is understandable that the Austro-Hungarian Empire and its allies declare war on Serbia. And if you do something wrong, you should take responsibility. Even from a neutral perspective, Serbia absolutely cannot Forget it."
"Secondly, any negotiation must be based on the current battlefield situation. If the fronts between the two sides are on the border between France and Germany and in Belgium, then this request you made may still be realized, but unfortunately, now The German Army occupies an overwhelming advantage. Perhaps you will not accept it, but this does not hinder the objective facts. In addition, we are still an ally of the Germans, so we will not pressure the Germans to give up. The benefits they deserve!"
Roosevelt emphasized the relationship and immutability of the US-German alliance for the third time in less than half an hour after the meeting. This is actually telling the French that if Germany takes some of the French interests in this war, then the Americans are acceptable. Therefore, it is impossible to retreat from the whole body. France must take a correct attitude if it wants to negotiate!
In fact, the Americans really want the Germans not to take any advantage on the western front, and to ensure the same in the Balkans, because this is most in line with the Americans’ idea of preventing Germany from becoming bigger, but unfortunately, this The idea is not established at all. The Americans fall out and Germany is definitely uncomfortable, but if the Germans also explode, then the United States’ future Pacific strategy will be completely destroyed. Once one party decides to break, it will be a zero-sum ending, something that Germany and the United States are unwilling to see. Therefore, as an excellent politician, the United States and Germany must be allowed to continue in the future. Only on this premise can we discuss the help to the French. However, the French don't seem to understand this truth?
"I think we can sit here and communicate with the President on this issue. One of the most basic points is that your country is actually not willing to see Germany too strong. Look at Germany and Austria. Germany has already eaten it. The Russians have millions of square kilometers of land, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire has eaten a lot. The combined area of Germany and Austria is estimated to reach 3 million square kilometers. Can you imagine such a huge alliance of nations ruling the center of the world What happens after that? Our interests are actually the same on the issue of restricting the Germans. Believe me, as long as Germany and Austria digest the territories they have acquired, then the United States will be marginalized." Ernst looked quite sincere. Said.
"Now the United States is already marginalized. This is thanks to your allies, the British and the Japanese, so we are the enemy! What is the strength of Germany and the United States of America? Can they cross the Atlantic to threaten the United States? Germany? Does being strong have anything to do with the American Pacific strategy? The Germans sold all their islands in the Pacific to us, and issued a public statement guaranteeing not to try to acquire any permanent territories belonging to Pacific waters! There is no conflict between us. And it is your country that admitted that the Japanese illegally stole these islands that originally belonged to our country!"
"Now, your country wants the United States of America to act as a mediator, but you don’t even want a statement condemning the Japanese invading the islands that originally belonged to us! What is the sincerity of France? Is it only when the German tanks entered Only after Paris can you realize who is really willing to help France, who is the one who uses France as a gunman?" Roosevelt said sharply.
"Since you have put forward your terms~www.wuxiaspot.com~, it is so good, you might as well listen to our terms." Roosevelt finished speaking and held out his first finger.
"First, your country must sever allies with the British. We cannot help the British allies! This is a matter of principle, otherwise, our proposal cannot even be passed in Parliament!"
"Second, your country should pay part of the compensation, but in return, we can try to persuade Germany to guarantee the territorial integrity of your country in Europe. Note that it is only the territorial integrity of Europe."
"Third, your country guarantees that during the future US-Japan Pacific War, French colonies and ports in the Far East will not provide help to the Japanese! French financial institutions do not support the Japanese!" Roosevelt put forward three American opinions!
"This is probably very difficult to agree with." After listening to Roosevelt's comments, Ernst was shocked and said that the gap between the requirements between the two parties was so great that Ernst was thinking that if this is the case, I directly Just talk to the Germans. Why do you have to find the Americans to be the intermediary? In Ernst’s view, apart from a guarantee of territories with the Germans, the other Germans would not care. At least after the war, Britain and France could still guarantee a closer relationship, and the Germans would not hinder us and Japan. People do business and return to blood. Ernst wants to say that the demands made by you Americans are even more demanding than those of the Germans!
"Are you sure what you just said?" Roosevelt didn't seem to intend to give the French a chance to bargain. He wanted a result directly.
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