Chapter 1864： Before contact (1/2)
”It seems that our plan is not going well?” Wilson said after listening to Robert at the US delegation's residence.
”Yes, the Social Democrats have a high morale. They removed Shedman. We lost one of the most important friends in the parliamentary faction.” Robert said.
”Then our plan failed?” Wilson said with a frown.
”How come? Like this kind of plan, the prerequisite for its success is to have a certain social foundation. Whether it is a parliamentary or a royalist, they will choose to split when their side cannot get the full benefits. The United States is like this. Wasn’t this the case in the Civil War? The South would rather start a war than abolish the slavery system. The same is true in Prussia. In fact, the officers who are most persistent in the reunification of Prussia are the officers, apart from them, whether it is Germany or other states. There are still two factions in Germany, and they can both accept the result of Prussia being divided into two.” Robert said.
”If we work hard, can the German Empire completely return to its original federal state? Will Bavaria want to be truly independent?” Wilson said.
”This is impossible! Ruprecht's political level and ethics are far beyond your imagination. He himself will not let Bavaria break away from the German system, because it is not good for him and his kingdom. He may also increase the efficiency of the Federal Assembly. And if anyone else wants to leave, the iron fists of Prussia and Bavaria will eliminate all hidden dangers in minutes.” Robert said.
”In other words, the weakening of the German central government will reduce the efficiency of the empire, but division is still impossible?” Wilson asked.
”Yes, there are still some reliable politicians in Germany. No matter what, after this war, the national power of the German Empire will rise to a higher level. As for the future relationship between the United States of America and Germany, it is not ours. This generation can decide, so Wilson, do the immediate thing and leave the rest to the future generations.” Robert said.
In fact, Robert Lansing is also aware of the deep-seated contradictions between the United States of America and Germany, but now, obviously before the time, cooperation between the United States and Germany is still the mainstream. Therefore, he had to remind Wilson of the current situation.
”Okay, Secretary of State, I will pay attention to my attitude.” Wilson nodded and said.
At the same time, the Kaiser and his staff were also analyzing the current situation during the Kaiser’s convoy in Brussels, Belgium. Three days ago, Xiao Moqi brought back the opinions of the senior officers of the army. The high-level leaders headed by Luke made it clear that the problems in Germany can only be solved by what they said, which made everything irreversible. Without the Kaiser, who was supported by the army, it was simply not enough to rely on the few people under Maoqi to help the parliament. The pie killed it. Therefore, now, the Kaiser can only seriously consider the issue of negotiation.
This time, the Kaiser did not allow his son to participate. I have to say that the performance of Prince Wilhelm made the Kaiser, his father, too disappointed. Therefore, this meeting is still dominated by the Kaiser, the Grand Duke of Baden and the Little Mochi. And Grand Duke Baden just returned from another venue.