"But everything needs to be considered. What if they refuse to accept our conditions?" Belfort asked: "We can understand this way that Crown Prince Ruprecht, as the commander of the German army, made his reputation with the collapse of the Russian Empire and millions of square kilometers of territory on the Eastern Front. On the Western Front, if he only kept it the same and did not receive any compensation or benefits, neither the German government nor the people would agree. It is also unacceptable to this Crown Prince, neither the inner part of the interests nor the face of the authority!"&1t;/p>

"This question..." Asquis hesitated and thought, he looked at Marshal Heg next to him. How much he hoped Marshal Heg could stand up and pat his chest and said: "If the Germans do not accept our opinions, the Royal 6th Army can use their own sword to defend the dignity and interests of the empire!" But unfortunately, Marshal Heg remained silent at this time. Finally, under Asquis' "unremitting efforts" Marshal Heg spoke.&1t;/p>

"My army and I will fight to the last moment." Marshal Heg sighed and said.&1t;/p>

"Mao Dan, why not let you talk. The negative and pessimistic emotions are too strong." Asquis said.&1t;/p>

In fact, Marshal Hege said this to be very worthy of Asquith. In the past few days, Marshal Hege has really considered that once the Western Front is broken through on a large scale and the British and French armies are divided, the British army will establish a circular defense system based on Dunkirk and Calais northern French port cities. If necessary, it is even prepared to withdraw from the British mainland. This is already ready to leave.&1t;/p>

"The interests are nothing more than compensation and colonies, and compensation is impossible. You should be very clear about the situation of the treasury of the British Empire now. As for the colonies? We can give up our status as the suzerain of Egypt. If the Germans want a sultan, I can give them some places, but the Germans must exchange some of their colonies!" Asquith thought for a while and said.&1t;/p>

The so-called exchange of colonies for colonies is also to safeguard the face of the British Empire. In fact, there are similar events in history, such as the second Moroccan crisis born in 1911 in history. Although the final result was that Germany recognized France's sovereignty over Morocco, and used some areas of German Cameroon to exchange for French central and southern Congo. It seems equal, but in fact, Germany's territory acquired is much greater than what it has lost. Asquis said that using some German colonies to exchange for parts of Sudan also has similar considerations.&1t;/p>

As for why only parts of Sudan were given up? The reason is very simple. In the British global colonial system, Sudan and Uganda are relatively barren. South Africa, which has diamonds and gold, is definitely not allowed. Rhodesia, which has a large amount of copper ore and non-ferrous metals, cannot be given, let alone colonies in India and Southeast Asia. So, although the British decided to cut their losses this time, they also have to give them to the most valuable areas! Even the British did not want to give them to Uganda and Kenya because these places would be connected with German East Africa! It has to be said that the political wisdom accumulated by the British over the past few hundred years is indeed great. This abacus is so terrible!&1t;/p>

"Remember, this is our last bottom line, Mr. Belfort. You can only throw this condition out when you think the Germans have true sincerity." Asquith said.&1t;/p>

"Your Excellency believes that with this condition, how likely will it be to negotiate with the Germans?" Law and George also felt that the Germans were very likely to accept this condition, so he asked.&1t;/p>

"Even if the treaty cannot be signed immediately, if the two sides use this as the basis for negotiations between the two sides, the German bombing of London may stop. As for submarine warfare? I feel that the strangulation may be reduced. It is impossible to completely stop submarine warfare, both politically and technically." Belford thought for a while and said.&1t;/p>

Once the submarine warfare is spread out, how to fight depends entirely on the captain's level and luck. There are still some problems in long-wave radio technology. Therefore, even if the Germans really issue orders to stop submarine warfare, whether submarines in the ocean can be received is a problem... So the British just hope that the noose on the neck of the British Empire can be loosened.&1t;/p>

"So who are our middlemen looking for this time?" Asquith asked.&1t;/p>

"How about looking for Italians? Now, among the European powers, Italy is the only one who has not participated in the war." Law and George thought for a while and said.&1t;/p>

"This is simply the worst choice." Asquis rejected without hesitation: "The Italian attitude itself is shaky. If they feel the weakness of the empire, they are likely to take the blame. Not to mention anything else, at least the Italians are quite taboo about the empire's military existence in Malta."&1t;/p>

"It is impossible for Spain. For the Spanish, the Americans are enemies, and we who help Japan are also enemies." Chamberlain also excluded another European power.&1t;/p>

"If you have to choose a country that is friendly to Germany and has no hostility to us, then the only choice is Norway. Norway provided various minerals to the Germans during the war, and many other materials were also transferred through Norway. If they were allowed to be intermediaries, the Germans should at least give face." Belfort said.&1t;/p>

"Then find Norwegians. You are responsible for contacting this matter, and then hope you can meet Prince Ruprecht as soon as possible and reveal his kindness from the British Empire to him." Asquith said.&1t;/p>

At a critical moment when it was related to the destiny of the UK, the British were still very efficient. They quickly contacted the Norwegian government through diplomatic channels. After a exchange of interests, the Norwegian government also expressed their willingness to make a match, but it is another matter whether it can be successful. Three days later, the British request for peace talks sent by the Norwegian government through diplomatic channels was placed on the desk of Prince Ruprecht.&1t;/p>

"Do we want to talk to His Majesty the Emperor about this?" Xiao Moltke said, looking at the diplomatic notes on the table.&1t;/p>

"The German Emperor should know about this matter, and can also send representatives to make his own suggestions." Ruprecht thought for a while and said. The prince's attitude was very clear. Taking care of the German Emperor's status and face, he could tell the German Emperor about this matter. But the decision on this matter is still in his own hands.&1t;/p>

"As you wish, Your Highness." Little Moltke bowed and said.&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!