Chapter 1929: The heart of the French

Xiafei’s explanatory report is easy to write, but Clemenceau’s political outlook forecast report cannot be written. Because he really didn't know whether the prince's claim of letting the Frenchman is true or not! As a politician, Clemenceau's integrity is very low. In his opinion, why should Britain and France form an alliance? Isn't the French just to regain lost territory and become the boss of Western Europe by the way? If this goal cannot be achieved, then there is still a gross meaning of alliances! So, for the so-called back alliance. Clemenceau didn't have much psychological pressure.

Now he has to admit that the two conditions proposed by the prince are very good. The first one suggested that the British Air Force take the initiative to launch an attack. This condition is very easy to achieve. If the French do this, then it is equivalent to the implementation of the so-called France-Germany honeymoon. Then, next, you will involuntarily consider whether the remaining conditions are also implemented....

And even if they were to leave 20 kilometers on the battlefield, the French could find an excuse. After all, facing the full blow of the German army, it wouldn’t matter if there was a breakthrough on the battlefield. A small number of troops defended at the breach and let Can the Germans just open it? You British can only say that the army is not strong, and you can't say that the French are back to the alliance, right? In fact, if this is done, the French can also get rid of themselves politically. And if the Germans really keep their promise to attack the British. That result can be regarded as "everybody happy"?

　　 So Clemenceau first stated the whole process of the talks in the report, and then objectively analyzed the practical significance of the Anglo-French alliance. Clemenceau emphasized that "Under the current circumstances, the Anglo-French allies have become increasingly meaningless. We are precarious for our own survival, while the British can use the advantages of geography and navy to continue the war. The worst of them is to return to the island country, so the British will not consider the problem from our perspective!" In this passage, Clemenceau expressed a strong tendency, but like Xiafei, he did not make Conclusion, conclusion, let the big guys make their own decisions!

One day later, Paris received a report from Clemenceau and Chaffee. The French government, in its internal and external difficulties, still had some expectations for this report. After reading the contents of the report, they were also caught in the same way as Clemenceau. In the hesitation and confusion. The other party unexpectedly gave them a way of relief, but they didn't know whether the other party was reliable!

　　 So at the Duil Palace in Paris, French President Armand Falière, Prime Minister Alexandre Ribeau, Secretary of the Army Gallieni, French Western Front Army Commander Foch, and Chief of Staff Petain. Gathered together again to discuss the future of France. After giving Clemenceau and Xiafei's report to them before and giving the other participants a day of consideration, President Armand believes that it is time for them to make a decision.

"According to my understanding of German politics, German political decision-making depends to a large extent on certain powerful individuals. Their cabinet does not have the power to decide on key issues. On the contrary, such as the Kaiser, the King of Bavaria and the key within the kingdom People, they have a greater say in politics than the prime minister. Especially the Bavarian crown prince, his influence is not limited to Germany, and even extended to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. You should know that he His wife is about to become the emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire."

　　 "So, my opinion is that if the crown prince really wants to be friendly with us, the French Republic may get a decent armistice agreement." Prime Minister Ribeau said carefully.

"And this means that we will completely break with the British. Don't think that the British are stupid. If we really leave a 20-kilometer gap on the front, even if we deny it in every possible way, the British will still think that we have betrayed. They. France will bear the infamy of betrayers, and France’s reputation will also fall into a trough. The most important thing is that we will never be able to take back Alsace and Lorraine.” said Secretary of War Gallieni.

　　 "It seems that we can take back Alsace and Lorraine now." Petain sneered. "Although I am a soldier, I want to say that the British are unreliable. Look at history. During Napoleon III, we used to help the British against the Russians in Crimea. What happened? When the Franco-Prussian War After the outbreak, when France faced the aggressive Prussian invasion, the British chose to stand by. If there were no British, Belgium and the Netherlands now belong to us, and parts of Italy belong to us."

　　 "The current situation is that we take a step back to be our capital. And the British? They still have the English Channel to rely on. In the end, the Germans will not enter London, but they will return to Paris!"

　　Betan had previously served as the commander-in-chief of the French army in the Mediterranean theater~www.wuxiaspot.com~ He was very aware of the combat effectiveness of the Bavarian Army. He is not as superstitious of the fortifications of the Western Front as other Western Front generals. To be honest, the terrain of Greece is very suitable for defense. However, the Bavarian Army cut open the defense of the Anglo-French Army very easily. In front of the armored spearhead of the entire line, the value of the western line of defense is greatly reduced. Therefore, as the person who has dealt with the Bavarian Legion the most, Petain really does not want to face the prince's soldiers anymore!

　　 "If a frontline soldier makes such remarks, he will be dealt with by military law!" Gallieni said. "We have already formulated a strategy before. We must at least hold on to the other side's strong attack before negotiating! Our strength is superior, and the British are still strengthening their army and air force. Maybe we can't win this war, but at least We have to fight for a tie. Now, proud France can't just give up the previous plan just because of the other's threats?"

"Well, let’s not say, can we stop this wave of offensive, nor how much France will pay, even if we block the first wave of German offensive. What if the Germans refuse to negotiate? If they look like one What should we do if angry bulls continue to attack us? How many times do you think France can block the opponent? Look at our infantry division with an average of only 8,000 now! Let’s take a look at the steel output this year, which is less than half! There are no more than 30 75MM rapid-fire guns in a division! Do you know? Our current combat effectiveness is not better than the Russian army that was eaten by a bite in the Warsaw pocket!" Petain said.

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