The contact between the two sides went very smoothly. The German Emperor and the parliamentary faction, who were busy fighting for domestic rights, did not mind Ruprecht's request to meet the French at this time. They no longer had the leisure to consider the matters on the battlefield and were fighting for land and rights inch by inch on the map. When the prince said that he would meet the French representatives with Moltke and Crook, the German Emperor and Albert signed the authorization letter very readily.

On the other hand, as the French side who requested contact was also very straightforward. Paris quickly issued an order asking Crimontso and Xiafei to prepare for the meeting and formulated a plan for the meeting: "Your main task this time is to explore the attitudes and reality of the Germans. We need you to judge the recent military dynamics and domestic situations of the Germans based on the conversation. You do not need to talk about any substantive conditions. We can define it as contact rather than peace talks!" said the telegram sent by Paris.

After the governments of both sides agreed, the next thing went very smoothly. How far is it from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to Brussels in Belgium? After the two sides formed a tacit understanding, two French representatives took the Dutch train to Brussels very smoothly. After three days after the Duke Hendrick and the Prince met, the French representatives successfully arrived at the heart of Germany on the Western Front!

Because it was a secret talk, there was no so-called welcome ceremony or something. After more than two years of fighting and killing both sides, they could finally see with their own eyes who was sacred to the enemy on the other side. As a soldier, Xia Fei described his feelings when he met the German delegation in his diary.

"The first thing I noticed was Little Moltke. I was very interested in the descendants of the German commander who ruined the destiny of the French Empire during the Battle of Seedon. Little Moltke looked very similar to his uncle, with a serious expression and square manner, and seemed to follow a certain rule in every move. He was a pure Prussian soldier, who seemed to be carved from the same mold as Old Moltke. However, I felt that Little Moltke was only on the surface, and his performance and reaction in the subsequent negotiations lacked the agility and strategic thinking of Old Moltke. So, I can only say that Little Moltke is a copy of his predecessors."

"Sitting on the right hand of the prince is General Crook, the commander of the German First Army. The First Army he commanded then led the way into France, but was stopped by my army in the subsequent battle. Then, before the Bavarian army arrived on the western front, my army had repeated tug-of-war with him again and again. From the result, we lost a little. He was a very good tactical master, with shrewd and capable eyes flashing. Apart from that, I could not see anything else."

"Finally, what I noticed is the most important opponent in this negotiation, the crusher of the Western Front, the Russian nightmare and the endorsement of the Tsar, and the future king of Bavaria - Crown Prince Ruprecht, who is a terrifying existence, whether on the Western Front, the Eastern Front, the Balkans and Asia Minor. Whether we, the British or the Russians, no one can resist under the Bavarian army. I subconsciously felt that the other party was also staring at me, and there was a trace of fear in my heart, like the prey targeted by the hunted ones."

"I looked up and observed this prince myself. The first feeling he gave me was peace. It seemed that today's negotiations did not determine the fate of two hostile powers, but just had afternoon tea. I could feel his relaxation and comfort, which I understood as being confident. He did not have the unique arrogance of soldiers in Little Moltke and Crook. But his every move was full of strength. This feeling was more like a mixture of soldiers and politicians. It was a bit similar to the feeling given by Emperor Napoleon back then. This was my third time fighting with this crown prince. The first two times were on the battlefield, and this time we were in the German command."

"This is a very difficult person to deal with, and the subsequent negotiation process proves this. We are simply negotiating with the devil! After the negotiations were over, I even had a nightmare for a week!" At the end of the diary, Xia Fei wrote. Xia Fei did not explain what the negotiation content was at the end!

"Welcome to Brussels. I noticed that General Xiafei has also come. It seems that it will be very convenient for us to discuss some things." The prince looked at Crimonso and Xiafei opposite and said relaxedly. "I already know your purpose. According to the previous negotiation process, should we analyze the situation on the entire battlefield first? The prince asked."

"It seems that you are sure to win and feel that you have a great advantage? I want to say that the Western Front is no longer the Western Front two years ago. The results you made at the beginning are now unreplicable. The Western Front is the most cruel battlefield in the world! Every step forward must be advanced in the waist-deep blood." General Xiafei said.

"How does the French military equipment level on the Western Front compare to when we fought in Asia Minor? So what about the support capabilities and density of the British and French Air Forces on the Western Front compared to the Balkans? I think you know very well." The prince did not mind Xia Fei's words and had a thorn in his words. He did not directly argue with Xia Fei on some technical levels but adopted roundabout tactics.

"What does it mean?" Crimonso, who was originally a commander, is now like a bystander. He looks at Xia Fei next to him.

"The troops of Asia Minor are our most elite, and I feel very sad about their losses. But now, we have made up for these losses. And our troops are now ten times more powerful than those of the troops in Asia Minor." Xia Fei said. He felt a little lack of confidence now. Not to mention in Turkey, the French destroyed at least five most elite armored divisions and a large number of experienced combat commanders. Just talking about the Air Force, the air support on the entire French front is not necessarily much stronger than the aircraft that the British supported the French in Turkey! Considering the length of the French front, there is no reliable cover over the entire French army!

"As an opponent, I have to admire the French army's ability to maintain its current combat effectiveness. Among the three countries of Britain, France and Russia, your country has caused the largest casualties to the Imperial Army. Think about it, your country has organized an army with a total force of nearly 2.3 million with a base of only 40 million people! If the number of mobilized people is included, this number is probably 3.5 million! In addition to the manpower invested in military industry, transportation and energy and military-related fields, this is probably an astronomical figure. These people engaged in industry and transportation alone may have as many as 4 million! One quarter of a country's population is invested in war!"
Chapter completed!