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Volume 2: My Country Chapter 631. "Gentleman's Agreement"

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    !To be honest, Churchill found that he and Baron Alexson still had many things in common.

    ¡°And, he likes this baron.  Baron Alexon is frank and never likes to hide anything. Maybe this is the quality a soldier should have?

    They talked about a lot, and not just about the war.  They talked about history, economics, politics, everything they could think of.

    However, during this process, Churchill was thinking about a question:

    Without the help of the United States, Britain can no longer continue to carry out the war on a large scale, but accepting failure like this is unacceptable to all British people, including Churchill.

    Even when Germany has extended an olive branch.

    So, what kind of decent situation will the war end in?

    Churchill vaguely felt that Baron Alexson already had a solution, but he probably didn't want to say it out so early.

    Churchill was not wrong on this point.

    Wang Weiyi has a full grasp of how to end this situation¡§

    "Actually," Wang Weiyi suddenly changed the topic: "I have just said that in the war between Germany and Britain, no matter who wins or loses, there is no winner.

    Mr. Prime Minister, have you ever thought about what Britain will gain even if it wins as hoped?  The war will drain each other's strength. Will victory give Britain the empty frame of a victor?  Yes, you heard it right, empty shelf.  Mr. Prime Minister, after the end of World War I, riots occurred in some colonies of the British Empire. Although they were successfully suppressed, they have posed a strong challenge to the traditional interests of the British Empire.  Britain's strength is being depleted. Is it necessary to let such a challenge storm become more intense?  "

    Colonies are always the fundamental interests that Britain cares about the most, which supports the operation of the entire empire.

    After the end of World War I, just as Wang Weiyi said, some very unhappy things happened in the colonies, especially in India, where calls for independence arose one after another.  The British suppressed all resistance with a tough attitude, but the crisis has already appeared faintly.

    What will happen if the war continues?  Churchill was completely unable to answer this question.

    "If Germany and Britain can guarantee some kind of peace, Germany is willing to do something for Britain." Wang Weiyi suddenly changed the topic: "For example, providing help to suppress all riots. In this regard, there are many things that Germany and Britain can cooperate on.  1. Mr. Prime Minister, you should know that Germany has not been very interested in colonies throughout history¡§"

    Churchill nodded involuntarily.

    Ernst is absolutely right. Among the old European powers, Germany has always had the fewest colonies. They don't seem to have much interest in having colonies overseas.

    So is Marshal Ernst hinting at something?

    Churchill wasn¡¯t entirely sure¡§

    "There is another piece of information that I am willing to share with you." Wang Weiyi said calmly: "Japan is about to launch a surprise attack on the United States."

    The hand holding the pipe stopped and Churchill looked at Wang Weiyi in disbelief¡§

    It¡¯s unbelievable that Japan is crazy enough to launch an attack on the United States?  When China has been unable to achieve a decisive breakthrough on the battlefield, does Japan still want to go to war with the huge United States?  It¡¯s unbelievable. If this is true, is Baron Alexson willing to share such important information with the British?

    You must know that once the United States joins the war, it will be very beneficial to Britain.  one

    "I said this time I came with the sincerity of peace." Wang Weiyi said calmly: "I am willing to tell you some information we have, and I am not afraid that you will use this information. Mr. Prime Minister, let us first assume that this information  How do you think the United States will react?"

    "He will anger a behemoth¡§" Churchill's answer was without any hesitation: "The United States will declare war without hesitation, Japan will be completely dragged into a war that is impossible to win, and those who benefit the most will be the Allies¡§  Wait a minute.¡±

    Churchill's eyes suddenly fell on Wang Weiyi: "Baron Alexson, isn't Germany prepared to seize this opportunity? Or, will Germany also benefit from this war?"

    "We all benefit." Wang Weiyi smiled: "Mr. Prime Minister, what an interesting thing. The domestic economic situation in the United States is very bad, and they urgently need a war to divert domestic attention. What about the United Kingdom? After Germany stopped attacking the United Kingdom  , Britain can regain your traditional interests in the Far East. As for Germany, I think we can also divide it.Of course, I am not referring to Asia, but the behemoth we are fighting!  "

    The behemoth we are fighting:-

    Russia! Country!

    Churchill understood what Baron Alexon meant in an instant.

    It seems that Germany is really ready to focus all its combat efforts on the Russians.  If all goes well, the UK could get some breathing space.  Restore its power in Asia.

    However, until now, Churchill was not completely sure of the sincerity of Germany and whether the intelligence brought by Baron Alexson was correct.

    ¡°Is Japan really crazy enough to launch an attack on the United States?

    "Come and tell me, Baron." Churchill said slowly: "If I accept your peace proposal, what can we do together? What I must tell you is that we have many problems that need to be solved. The first question,  Are you going to sign any peace agreement with us?"

    "I don't think there is any agreement to be signed." Wang Weiyi's answer was unexpected: "The negotiation process of the agreement is too much and too complicated, which will delay a lot of time. Stop all wars and confrontations with each other, stabilize the front line at the existing position, and both sides  No new attacks or new provocations must be launched. In each confrontation battlefield, we must retreat 3 kilometers from each other and form a buffer zone. This must be made clear to the senior commanders on the front line. "

    Churchill nodded slightly, this was exactly the problem that troubled him.

    Now in the UK, the calls for an armistice are very high. What is strange is that the always arrogant British people actually have a good impression of the Germans because of the existence of Baron Alexon.

    This was completely unthinkable before.  one

    However, there are also a large number of people who continue to maintain a strong hostility towards Germany and firmly believe that the war must be carried out to the end, even if it destroys the interests of the entire UK.

    This kind of mentality is very strange. It is entirely due to the traditional superiority mentality of a traditional British people. They are never willing to lower their once high heads in front of any force.

    As the prime minister of a country, although Churchill has expressed his toughest attitude on various occasions, he knows what is the most correct choice under the current circumstances.

    Once a formal peace agreement is signed with Germany, under the current circumstances, it will arouse the strongest opposition from the domestic opposition forces in the UK, which is what Churchill least wants to see.

    Stopping without an agreement seems like a good idea.

    "When the armistice becomes a fact, and as time goes by and the war situation changes, even the opposition can no longer stop the arrival of peace, and the agreement we need will naturally appear." As if he had seen through Churchill's inner thoughts,  Wang Weiyi said slowly: "Therefore, our current verbal agreement will be regarded as a 'gentleman's agreement,'"

    These words spoke to Churchill¡¯s heart.

    "Gentleman's Promise"?  This is indeed a pretty good proposal, and it will even be recorded in the history books. Many years later, some people will still mention such a "gentleman's agreement" - a negotiation that changed the war.

    And the people who created this agreement-Churchill and Ernst!

    "There is a lot involved in this, and I must carefully consider it and seek the opinions of some people." Churchill did not immediately express his attitude: "In about a few days, I will give you the answer you want."

    "I will wait patiently in the UK." Wang Weiyi didn't seem to be in a hurry: "Then, I think it's time for us to discuss another issue that the UK is concerned about, France?"

    There was a smile on Churchill's lips: "Mr. Baron, you are really a very smart man. Well, since you have brought it up first, let us discuss France. The Free French Movement is still in London,  Are you prepared to negotiate with them about France?"

    "I will not negotiate with any anti-government armed forces without preparation." Wang Weiyi's answer was very tough, but then he said: "But I can no longer launch new attacks on the other two-fifths of French land."

    Churchill was startled, then understood.

    The Vichy government currently controls three-fifths of France's land. The French resistance may not even control two-fifths of the land, and under strong pressure from Germany, even these two-fifths of the land may not be available.  can be saved.

    ¡°Moreover, these resistance organizations are full of factions and fighting, and the bureaucracy seriously hinders the development of the resistance movement.  If Germany can really stop the attack, that would be a good thing - for the French resistance.

    Churchill was about to say something when his assistant hurriedlyHe hurriedly walked in and put a telegram in his hand.  After reading this, Churchill looked solemn. He took a deep breath, and then said word by word:

    ¡°Baron Alexon, it¡¯s exactly what you said, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor!¡±
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