Chapter 2005: talks
It is difficult for Balfour to describe how he felt when he first met the Bavarian crown prince and the heir to the throne by James of England. The other party was calm a little beyond his imagination. He couldn't see any information or arrogance in the other party's eyes. Maybe the other party controlled it very well and didn't show it at all.
At the same time, Ruprecht did not show the attitude of the hunter towards the prey in his eyes. The other party just sat opposite him very calmly, with no waves in his eyes, as if he were in a calm state. And under the calm appearance, there are terrible powers hidden, the shadow of the so-called tree of human names, even if the opponent behaves more peacefully, as a person who has destroyed Russia, as a leader of the fleet that has repeatedly damaged the British Empire's large fleet. People, Belfort never dare to underestimate the other's power and means!
Crown Prince Ruprecht has surpassed such fierce auras as Crook and Mackensen that have been inadvertently exuded in the battlefield for a long time. At this time, the crown prince has some meanings of returning to the basics, and not fighting against others. He can face any situation calmly, and no one wants to face the conflict with him directly! Therefore, when Balfour faced Prince Albert, he could still provoke him. But facing this crown prince Ruprecht, he dare not have any similar thoughts!
This time the number of people in the delegation is a little too much. In addition to Crown Prince Ruprecht, Prince Albert, Earl Calypte and Little Mochi all participated. The four represented the military and political circles of Bavaria and Prussia. On the British side, there are three people, because the British really can't find a fourth equivalent person. Identity is not a panacea, but sometimes the identity is the admission ticket.
"Although the previous negotiations were somewhat tortuous, we finally reached an agreement, and both sides are faithfully fulfilling their obligations. This is a very good start. I think we have taken a very important step towards ending the war. One step." Belfort said very formulaically.
"Here, on behalf of the British Empire, I formally propose a package plan to resolve the war. The two sides should achieve a ceasefire and ensure the stability of the current line of control. In order to reduce unnecessary troubles, our government believes that the borders of the Western European countries before the war should be maintained. As it is. Territorial disputes in regions such as Africa and Asia should be negotiated based on friendly principles. Believe me, your Royal Highness, too much territory will not make your country safer. Germany won the Franco-Prussian War, but this Victory also buried the hidden dangers of war decades later. Sometimes tolerance can reflect a person's wisdom better than a saber." Belfort said.
"However, this tolerance has never been reflected in the British Empire." Ruprecht said. "As one of the initiators of this war, and as Germany's greatest enemy, I always believe that the British Empire should pay for what they did! I need to remind you that we are now discussing issues between Germany and Britain. We will talk to the French and Belgians. Here, we don’t have to overtake the British! Not to mention that you can’t represent other countries.”
"Your attitude is very unfriendly." Belfort said.
"We have all been on the battlefield for more than 2 years. How can we be friendly? Well, I think Prince Albert and Earl Calypte should have reminded your Excellency that negotiations depend on the situation. Expensive The situation in the country is very unfavorable. Under such circumstances, you should learn to recognize the situation. I have no interest in the conditions put forward by your country. I don’t think you have the ability to agree or disagree with the conditions I walked out of. That’s good, we Let's not talk about the conditions this time, what about the future?" Ruprecht changed to a more relaxed position and sat on the chair.
"As early as 20 years ago, I thought that maybe one day the empire would encounter the British on the battlefield. Although the old emperor was still there and his queen was still a British princess, I knew that sooner or later there would be that day. The reason is very different. Simply, the German Empire is getting stronger, and the power of Europe is in an imbalanced state. When Russia and France cannot balance Germany and Austria, war will break out! And according to your country's methods for hundreds of years, it must act as a stirrer. Shit stick, pull the weaker side and beat the strong side."
"So from that time on, I have been analyzing your country and trying to find out your country’s weaknesses. The ability of the British Empire to transform from the British Isles to a sunless empire is a miracle. Except for the Royal Navy. In addition to the powerful ships and guns and the brave and fearless saber nobles. The British Empire really relies on a flexible foreign policy and isolationism beyond the disputes of the European continent. You will only intervene in European affairs when the European continent is out of balance. And there is no shortage of allies. I admire this method and vision very much."
"You know the weaknesses of the British Empire. Your core population is not large, so you can't afford the world's first navy while maintaining a strong army. Therefore, when you face the enemy, you are more likely to kill people with the sword~ www.wuxiaspot.com~ For example, the Russians used to deal with Napoleon, and later the Leipzig Battle. When dealing with the Russians, they used the French (Crimean War) and Japanese." Prince Kankan said.
"I take your words as praise." Belfort said blankly.
"So, after analyzing the means by which the British Empire dominates the world, I began to consider how to defeat this empire. I will not say much about the political layout and military preparations before the war because it is a waste of time and you may not understand it. Say, at this point, if we decide to kill Britain, what will we do!" Ruprecht said.
"You have overestimated yourself, and with all due respect, you and your army will never set foot on the British Isles!" Belfort exclaimed.
"I understand the idea of your government. Even if the British Expeditionary Force in France is hit hard, you can still rely on the large fleet to ensure the safety of your homeland. This is your last fuse and the strongest barrier. So do you hold on fear."
"It is the ocean and sea power that made the British Empire dominate. Therefore, if we want to completely destroy your country’s system, we must also start with the ocean. Your country must hold that even if France is defeated, the United Kingdom can rely on the fleet. Dragging on with the Strait until we can’t bear it? Just like when the Emperor Napoleon was in his heyday, even though he controlled the entire Europe, the British controlled the entire world, and the powerful French empire was besieged on the European island? Is that right?"
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