Chapter 1921： French representative (1/2)
Ruprecht’s words are full of self-confidence, and can even be described as arrogant, but in the eyes of Duke Hendrik, this is understandable. Therefore, after more than 40 years, the Germans are about to defeat them again. The old enemy of the French, and this time even the British took it away! As a German duke, he was very happy to see the success of the Germans.
The meeting did not last long, but the goal had been achieved. Ruprecht was willing to meet the French, but not for peace talks. The Duke was a little surprised by the prince’s decision. This routine is a bit unintelligible, but it’s okay. The Duke himself or even the Dutch royal family is just a microphone. He only needs to inform the French representative of this matter. At this time, the French representative is there. Amsterdam.
The efficiency of the Dutch is still very fast. After the Duke met with the prince in the morning and talked about this matter, the French received the news that night. At this time, the French representative in Amsterdam was also a celebrity. One of them was in history. French Prime Minister Clemenceau participated in the Paris Peace Conference and participated in the formulation of the ”Versailles Contract”. The other person was the French general Xiafei, who had fought against the Bavarian Army in Asia Minor, and was finally stabbed by him!
This buddy returned to China after the war in Asia Minor, and was tried by a military court. Although he was eventually acquitted, it is unlikely that he would continue to serve in the military. This time, it’s a waste of use. In the Netherlands, after all, this buddy is someone in the French Army who knows the Bavarian Army better.
Just as there are mainly two representatives sent by the French to the Americans, one is a government official and the other is a military officer. This time, if Germany is willing to negotiate peace, the French is also a government official in charge of politics, and the other is a military officer. When Clemenceau received the telegram from Duke Hendrick, he was also very surprised, because he also believed that the Germans did not need to negotiate with him now.
After all, I know my family's affairs. After a fight in the winter offensive, the French once again bleeds. The German line of defense has hardly changed. Even when the battle is about to end, the French still lost some of them. Now, Less than a month after the end of the battle, the French hadn't slowed down, and the Germans received a lot of reinforcements... The situation on the battlefield is not optimistic.
So based on this, Clemenceau even thought that he had to take a detour to Amsterdam to be just a short official trip, but who would have thought that the Dutch would actually build the bridge like this! And the Germans unexpectedly expressed their willingness to contact. Sometimes things in this world are really amazing! Clemenceau doesn't remember that this Bavarian authority has a good impression of France?
”General Xiafei, what do you think of this matter?” Duke Hendrick asked, picking up the telegram in his hand.
”Naturally, I want to try it.” Xia Fei also didn't understand the situation. However, since the Germans agreed, Xiafei would have to jump in and take a walk, no matter if it was Longtan Tiger Den. Isn't that their mission here? Therefore, it goes without saying.
”However, if there is no problem with the wording of the Duke's telegram, then the prince seems to only want to contact us, and not discuss some key issues. Our contact this time may have very limited meaning.” Cremonceau wrinkled Said with a frown.
”Then what is the purpose of the Germans? To cheer for the upcoming victory? Or to humiliate us?” Clemenceau turned his head and said to Xiafei, his tone full of anger.
”Probably not, that prince is very sensible, and how to say it? He is also very generous. He is very tolerant to enemies who lay down their weapons. He will not do anything like William II except to anger others. Things that have no value.” Xia Fei said.