However, surrender is not only a military issue, but also a political issue. For example, now that the French choose to surrender, will the Germans be willing to accept it? If the French can give too much difference from the expectations of the Germans, unless the French say that they surrender unconditionally, the French will definitely have to bite the bullet and fight in a short period of time.

"No matter what, the war is about to end, and we should leave." Marshal Hegel couldn't figure out what the French were now, nor did he know whether there was any trick between Germany and France, but he knew that if the Germans attacked the British Army, the British Expeditionary Force would definitely not be able to stop it. What should we do if we could not defeat it in this situation? Naturally, we were preparing to run away.

From a purely military perspective, running away is necessary, and the faster the better. But the problem is that running away is not a simple military issue, it is also a political issue. If the French did not surrender and the British army was ready to run away, then this matter would be too big. The distrust and hostility between the two sides would continue to more than ten years or even decades after the war! The Germans won this war, and the confrontation between Britain and Germany would be a long-term process. If the French were in a grudge against the British, then Britain would not have a reliable ally in the entire Western Europe, which would undoubtedly be disastrous for Britain. So, in this dilemma, Marshal Heg didn't know how to choose. At this moment, the phone on the Marshal's desk rang.

"I am Asquith. Marshal Heg, I have received the telegram you forwarded. Now I want to hear your thoughts first." The British Prime Minister asked.

"There is no point in continuing the war. We all underestimated the combat effectiveness of the Germans. They even broke the French without even exerting much force. Without the help of more than 2 million French troops, we cannot face the Germans. So, my biggest wish now is to bring the officers and soldiers of the British Empire back as much as possible." Marshal Heg said.

"The French have not collapsed yet. Although they have suffered heavy losses, they now have at least nearly 2 million troops." Asquith said.

"It's different. This time, Marshal Foch concentrated the most elite and tenacious troops in the entire French army, but the Germans easily defeated the elites that the French had worked hard to concentrate as if they were hitting a child. Now it is unclear how strong the French have in control over the remaining troops. Perhaps a symbolic attack by the Germans would collapse the French." Marshal Hege said.

"So, what do you mean is, we lost the war?" After a long silence, the voice from the opposite side was a little sad.

"We are better than the French. If the surrender of the French can only be exchanged for the Germans not entering Paris, then we will admit defeat now, at least to ensure the safety of the local people." Marshal Heg said. "By the way, I would like to ask, what is the French's attitude now?"

"As early as two days ago, when the German fast legion broke through the French defense line and rushed into depth, our ambassador to France had already held talks with the French president. We vaguely proposed what to do if the situation could not be saved. The French answer was to ask the United States for help and ensure that the French-German border line did not change as much as possible." Asquis said.

"This is not good news for us." Marshal Heg said after thinking for a moment. If the French were telling the truth, it means that the French have seriously considered the losses and bottom line after the defeat! As long as the European land remains unchanged, the African colonies can give up part of them. The most important thing is that the French mentioned asking for help from the Americans, which means that France must make a cut with the British. In order to prevent Germany from growing, the United States will consider helping France mediate. But it will definitely not help the British... And if the Americans help the French mediate, the French are still allies with the British? This is unlikely?

"Now, it's the last moment. Can we consider withdrawing troops?" After a moment of silence, Heg asked his most concerned question. It's all like this, why are you still here? The so-called allies are all birds of the same life, and they all fly by themselves when the disaster comes! He still has more than one million outstanding men from the British Empire in his hands!

"The friendship between France and Germany still needs to be continued. Even if it is not an allies, we must maintain a fairly good relationship between the two sides. If we give up France at this time, then we will push this European power to the side of the Germans and the Americans. The British Empire now has no reliable ally. This is something that has never happened in hundreds of years." After a full minute of silence, Prime Minister Asquith said.

"But the situation on the battlefield is irreversible. We don't know when the German offensive began. The French were almost surrendered. Even in order to gain more chips, the Germans would attack us. We will definitely not stop it. If, as Lord Hamilton said, the Germans and the French reached a tacit understanding, then our situation would be even worse! Prime Minister, we must be responsible for the lives of millions of officers and soldiers of the British Empire!" Marshal Heg said loudly.

"I can understand Lord Hamilton's idea. But this is just a guess after all. If we give up on the French first, then the situation in the British Empire would be very bad after the war." Prime Minister Asquith repeated again.

"Then at least we have to make some preparations. It is not easy for millions of troops and their equipment to withdraw their homeland. While blocking the possible attack of the Germans, we must gather troops and board the ship and evacuate at the port. In the short strait of dozens of kilometers, we have to face the German bombers, submarines and mines, and raise enough civilian ships to transport. At least now, we should act and first evacuate all the wounded and most of the non-combatants from the battlefield." Marshal Heg had already used a pleading tone, not for himself, but for the British Empire's army!

"I understand your demands. I will immediately mobilize the fleet to prepare for evacuation, but it will take time. If the French surrender, the German air force will free up his hands to block the English Channel. Large-scale transportation during the day is undoubtedly dangerous, and at night we need to face the German wolf pack and a large number of mines. There may also be destroyers from the high seas fleet." Prime Minister Asquith said.
Chapter completed!