The first thousand two hundred and forty-nine chapters British surrender
"Gentlemen, what do you think of the German proposal?" After Prime Minister Asquis rushed back to the Prime Minister's Office, he summoned all members of the British cabinet to discuss how to deal with the current situation.
The important officials of the British cabinet were all silent, and everyone's faces were a little ugly. Is the former British Empire finally coming to this point? It actually has to surrender to the enemy in order to exchange for the continued existence of the country.
It makes these arrogant British people feel very uncomfortable. They have become accustomed to being arrogant and making them whisper and complain, which makes them difficult to accept!
After a brief silence, Foreign Minister Sir Edward Grey first said: "Prime Minister, Your Excellency, I think that accepting the peace demands of the Germans is undoubtedly the best result for the current British Empire. At least,
We can still keep the UK. Otherwise, once the Chinese land in the UK, we will lose the opportunity to be an independent country!”
Prime Minister Asquis nodded and looked at the others. Obviously, deep down he agreed to agree to the conditions proposed by Germany. After all, although the Germans' requirements were harsh, they would not destroy Britain.
To be more precise, the Germans still have to win over Britain. Although the future situation of Britain will be a bit difficult, Britain still has hope of becoming a world power. Of course, the status of the world hegemony is far away from Britain, and Britain will no longer
There is another chance! Whether it is China that wants to destroy Britain or Germany that wants to win over Britain, they will not want to see a powerful British Empire rise again. However, even if they can become a world power,
It is much better than destroying a country!
"His Excellency Prime Minister, the Germans want us to hand over all the navy's warships to them! That is the fleet we have worked hard to build. If the navy is handed over to the Germans, the coastal defense of the British Empire will become blank!"
Minister Sir John Fisher said with heartache.
"Sir Fisher, the Royal Navy has a long historical tradition, but that is already a thing of the past. The Royal Navy is no longer a match for the Chinese! Since the Royal Navy can no longer guarantee the security of the country, then, if it can
As a bargaining chip to bargain with the Germans, this is also a good use!" said Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Minister.
"Sir Grey, how can you say that? The Royal Navy has made great contributions to the rise of Britain. Without the Royal Navy, could Britain become the overlord of the world from an island country?" Sir John Fisher said in a very atmosphere.
"Sorry, Sir Fisher, I have no intention of insulting the Royal Navy. I am just saying a fact. Now the Royal Navy cannot defeat the Chinese. If you fight the Chinese Navy, you will definitely lose. Once the British defeated the war, you will be defeated.
, If it is occupied by the Chinese, do you think the Chinese will allow the Royal Navy to continue to exist?" said Sir Edward Grey.
Sir John Fisher was silent immediately. China's disposal of the defeated country can be described with ruthlessness. The former United States not only occupied part of the land by the Chinese, but the remaining land was also divided into several countries.
.And the arms are also strictly controlled by the Chinese. If Britain is occupied by the Chinese, the Royal Navy may only leave some fishing boats.
Army Secretary Winston Churchill also had a pale face. If the Chinese occupied Britain, the Royal Navy would certainly be severely weakened, but the British Army would not be able to escape, and it would definitely be unavoidable to be explained. At that time, Britain would probably
Only tens of thousands of troops who are simple and have simple equipment to maintain public security!
"Prince, if the Royal Navy surrenders to the Germans, can the soldiers of the Royal Navy continue to control these warships? In this way, the fire of the Royal Navy can be preserved!" said Sir John Fisher. Since it has been
Having determined the outcome of the Royal Navy, he could only try his best to preserve the strength of the Royal Navy.
Prime Minister Asquith and other cabinet ministers also lit up. No one was willing to give up powerful force, which was almost equivalent to self-destruction. "Sir Fisher, we will negotiate with the Germans. However,
The Germans will definitely not be assured that all warships are under our control. They will definitely send some officers and soldiers to the ship to monitor us. There is nothing we can do about it!" Prime Minister Asquith said.
"Of course, Prime Minister, this is understandable. However, I believe the Germans will agree. If the Germans agree, the Royal Navy will do its best to help the Germans defeat the Chinese in the future. The Royal Navy's warship design engineers have always been
It's what the Germans want!" Sir John Fisher said affirmatively.
"His Excellency the Prime Minister, the Army also has the same requirement. After we surrender to the Germans, the Chinese will definitely ask for contact with British armed forces, and the Army will definitely be laid off. Therefore, the Army hopes to continue to exist with the help of the Germans.
In the war against the Chinese, the British Army will also fight to the end!" said Army Secretary Winston Churchill.
Prime Minister Asquis nodded. If Germany could agree to such conditions, it would be very beneficial to Britain. Of course, this is mutually beneficial to Britain and Germany. The British preserved the country's
Military strength, and the Germans also gained a firm ally, which can greatly enhance their strength and increase their chances of winning to defeat China!
"If possible, the Germans should minimize our war reparations as much as possible!" said Secretary of the Chancellor of the Exchequer David Lloyd George.
"The Germans should maintain British territory as much as possible!" said Marquis of the Colonial Minister George Nathaniel Curzon. Britain's overseas colonies have been lost, and the victorious countries will definitely not allow Britain to have overseas
The colonial, and the preservation of the local territory of Britain has become the only hope for Britain. Of course, this possibility is also very low. After all, the Chinese are shocked by the greed for land, even the polar bear Russia!
"Okay, gentlemen, I know what everyone wants! Then, let's go to Buckingham Palace now and report to His Majesty the King's resolutions!" Prime Minister Asquith said. There is no king in admitting the great event of defeat.
Nodding, that is almost impossible. Although the king's power has been greatly restricted, the cabinet still needs to fully respect the power of the royal family in these major events!
The British cabinet officials rushed to Buckingham Palace overnight to meet King George V. The current British King George V seems very decadent. He has been the king of Britain for less than three years, but in these three years, Britain has indeed been from
Three years of power going to destruction! And his cousin, Emperor William II, eventually became the winner! This made George V feel envious and jealous of William II.
"Your Majesty, now Britain is unable to carry out the war, and we have received the intelligence that the Chinese are preparing to launch a landing war against Britain. The Royal Navy and the Army are no longer able to stop the landing of the Chinese, so we decided to surrender to Germany,
To enable Britain to continue to preserve it!" Prime Minister Asquith said.
"Is the British Empire really not able to continue to persevere?" George V asked in a daze. Although he had already had such a premonition, after this day really came, he still made him whole.
They were almost knocked down!
"Your Majesty, surrendering to the Germans is the only way out for Britain! If the Chinese occupy Britain, the British Empire will no longer exist! And if Britain turns to Germany, we will have a chance to rise in the future. As long as we can
In the future, the British Empire will still be one of the most powerful countries in the world. Now, we must seize the time to make the German army land in the UK between the Chinese and the German army land in the UK, so as to fight against the Chinese!” Asquin
Prime Minister Sri Lanka said.
"Okay, Prime Minister, let's do as the cabinet wants!" King George V of England said weakly.
"Yes, your majesty!" Prime Minister Asquis led the cabinet ministers to salute George V and left Buckingham Palace. They had to continue negotiating with German Prime Minister Holvig!
Although it was already midnight, Prime Minister Asquith and Foreign Minister Sir Edward Grey negotiated with German Prime Minister Holvig, who had obtained full authorization from the German Emperor.
Germany expressed its understanding of the demands put forward by Britain. Germany allowed the Royal Navy to join the German Navy and exist as a separate fleet. However, the German Navy would send a certain proportion of soldiers and officers to this fleet, once
If a war breaks out between Germany and other countries, the fleet must comply with German orders. In addition, all British shipbuilding engineers will go to Germany to build the latest warships and aircraft carriers for Germany. As for the British Army, Germany also agreed to end the war.
After that, the British Army can exist as an independent army unit under the German Army. But in the same way, this army unit must be commanded by the German Army General Staff. As for war reparations and territorial completion, Germany can only say that it will do its best to win for Britain.
, they dare not promise!
After the two sides reached an agreement, at 9 a.m. on June 24, London time, British Prime Minister Asquis represented Britain to the whole world. Given that Britain was unable to continue the war, Britain had decided to surrender to Germany! (To be continued.
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