Chapter 2002： Change four (1/2)
”Then you mean that Ruprecht's plan was opposed by the Kaiser? The current Bavarian crown prince would still put the Kaiser without rights in his eyes?” Ribo asked rhetorically.
”The Kaiser’s opinion is only one aspect. If it is only the Kaiser’s opposition, with the ability and character of the Bavarian crown prince, he will not easily change the strategic plan. But if there are other reasons, it is hard to say. .”
”Other reasons? For example?” Prime Minister Ribo frowned slightly.
”I wasn't sure before I came here, but after hearing what happened this morning, I already understood the root reason why the British sent this note. That is, the British and the Germans may have reached a tacit understanding.” Here, Petain's face also turned pale.
”How could this be?” Prime Minister Ribo had an incredible expression on his face.
”Why wouldn't it be like this? Even us, France, who has a deep hatred with the Germans, have negotiated with the Germans, so there is no territorial dispute between the British and the Germans. If the war broke out in the British mainland, why can't they and The Germans negotiate? They have more choice! Because if we lose, the Germans will enter Paris again, and the French colonial empire will collapse, but if they lose, it seems that the problem is not serious! Because, I don’t think Germany People have the ability to land on the British mainland, and then hold a military parade in Trafalgar Square!” Petain said.
”If you think about what happened this morning, the British took back all the German ships previously lent to us. Before today, the Germans adjusted their deployment and aimed their attack on us. This can be done with your knees. I want to understand! There must be some tricks between Britain and Germany! If you don’t believe us, please take a look at this information, the information I just collected from the French Mediterranean Fleet.”
Beidan took out a copy from a pile of documents and handed it to Prime Minister Ribo. ”Before, the eight former German merchant ships that performed missions in the Eastern Mediterranean went to the Port of Valencia in Spain. Then they berthed directly there. We checked the latest schedule and freight list, and these ships did not sail again. Prepared, and there is no need for them to transport. So what do these ships do in Spain?” Petain asked rhetorically.
”Maybe it's maintenance, right? Who knows this matter accurately?” Libo said.
”Well, I believe that if you ask the British like this, they may come up with similar reasons, or to avoid German submarine attacks. But let's connect other things and see if these If the ship is handed over to a third party as a gesture of goodwill towards Germany, then all problems will be a matter of course!”
”Think about it, the Germans can't completely defeat Britain. Because the Royal Navy is superior. And they want to defeat us only by the army and the air force. We are obviously the weaker opponent. The Kaiser's opinion Perhaps it is inclined to kill us and negotiate with the British. After all, the Kaiser wants to call the King of England his uncle. Who can explain this blood relationship clearly?”