Chapter 2292： protocol (1/2)

”The prerequisite for an alliance is mutual respect, not a simple exchange of interests. Mr. Taft, you have been making a mistake. You see all problems as money transactions. In fact, many things in this world are not usable. Measured by money, you don't know what the Empire cares about.” Ruprecht said.

”Listen well,” Taft said.

”If we can restrain each other's urge to expand, and the German Empire limits its power to Europe, West Asia, and Africa. If your country limits its power to the Americas and the Far East, then I think we both There are too many places between countries to cooperate with each other, instead of being like two hedgehogs hugging each other for warmth, they must beware of each other's spikes while they are close to each other. Do you understand what I mean?” Lu Precht said sincerely.

To be honest, Ruprecht is really unwilling to break out a full-scale war with a country like the United States! As a traverser, Ruprecht understands exactly how powerful American industry was in the Second World War in history. The United States can produce hundreds of thousands of freewheels like sausages, and produce hundreds of thousands of varieties. Airplanes, hundreds of various aircraft carriers, and at the same time provide a lot of assistance to other countries! The national power of this kind of country is really terrible! Although Ruprecht has greatly strengthened Germany in this plane, and at the same time slowed the pace of the Americans, the future US-UK-Russian alliance will still pose a huge threat to Germany!

The United States is not the same as Britain and Russia. The United States is too far from Germany and too strong. Germany and Austria can crush Britain and Russia in the next war, but they want to hit the United States... This is almost impossible. And if there is no benefit, then the war is meaningless. The end result may be that both sides have suffered huge losses and neither can take the other side.

Therefore, when Ruprecht said this to Taft, he really wanted to let the virtues have their own sphere of influence, and then exercise restraint. Let the Americans realize the strength of Germany, thus cutting off the possibility of direct confrontation in the future. Of course, this idea seems to be wishful thinking at present, because Americans may feel that they have a great advantage. After all, in Europe, Britain and Russia are potential allies of the United States, and they are the springboards and comrades of the United States in future attacks on Germany. The United States is the only one in America, and no one can threaten it! So there is no fear!

Of course, on the diplomatic level, even if Taft is hostile to Germany, he will not say anything of rejection. And the prince will definitely not pin his hopes on his words just now. These words also have a deep hint, that is, to warn the United States not to interfere too much in European affairs, whether it is for the Allied or neutral countries!

The Germans do not ask the two sides to sign any treaties or the US government to make any guarantees, after all, these things are countless! The Germans just want to tell the United States that their actions against European countries will directly affect the future of the Pacific War! The inquiry that Germany needs to provide help to the United States is not only money, but also respect for Germany's sphere of influence and the results of World War I! That is, Germany is the king of Europe! Even the United States must consider Germany's attitude when interfering in European affairs!

”Do you give enough respect to Germany? We will pay attention. We are only developing normal diplomatic relations with other European countries and will not do things against your country.” Taft said.

”I pay more attention to the results. In order to give our next cooperation a proper start, I hope that your country will not make any substantive actions against any of the Allies before we complete the negotiations with the Allies. Is this okay? ”Ruprecht asked.

”Then if we do, what about your sincerity?” Taft asked.

”3 submarine brigade, at least 36 ocean-going submarines will go to the Pacific from Germany after the British Armistice Statement is issued, and then begin pre-war preparations. And we will help your country gradually establish a complete submarine-breaking system.”