However, this suggestion did not receive everyone's support in the end. The military stated that it would not inquire about relevant information, and Roosevelt also rejected the suggestion on behalf of the US government. It was not that the effect was not good after success, but that the probability of success was too low and the cost after exposure was too high!

In the end, although the meeting was a bit bumpy, a basic agreement was reached on some issues. The Americans actually had little demand for the outcome of World War I. On the contrary, the most important thing they have now is to prepare for war. It is best that after the end of World War I, Germany can immediately start a war with the Americans, the shorter the preparation time, the better! Not to mention the decision of the Americans for now, at this time, Britain, in the center of the entire war, is making a very difficult decision. The war has already lost, and the British national strength is not enough to support it, so peace talks become the only way out.

At this time, at Buckingham Palace, King George V of England convened British senior officials including Prime Minister Asquith, Army Secretary Lloyd George, Navy Secretary Auckland Campbell Jetz, Minister of Quartermaster Chamberlain and Foreign Minister Arthur Belford. At this time, the British Empire must seriously consider what it had not encountered in hundreds of years - how to sign a defeated treaty!

"Will there be a result of the negotiations we sent to Germany through third countries?" George V asked.

"The Germans just said they were willing to contact. According to the information we collected from all aspects this time, the Germans' conditions this time will be more harsh than the last time. They not only asked us to cede a large number of colonies, but also asked for a large amount of compensation, which would be very large, possibly more than 2 billion pounds." Foreign Minister Arthur Belford said.

"2 billion pounds! Are the Germans crazy? Do they regard us as Frenchmen in the Franco-Prussian War?" exclaimed Navy Secretary Campbell.

"In fact, we are only limited to better than the French. At least the French port was still operating at that time, and our port was covered with submarines and mines. Submarines were really a despicable weapon. The damage these little guys caused to the empire is no smaller than the main ships of the High Seas Fleet!" Prime Minister Asquith sighed and said.

"If we agree to the Germans' previous conditions to give up British Southern Africa and allow the Germans to deal with Belgium, and with a certain amount of compensation, can we sign a peace treaty with the Germans?" George V thought for a while and said.

Cut land and compensation are two links that cannot be avoided in most wars. In the eyes of the British, the Germans had a little too much for the entire British Southern Africa. However, now, when the British Expeditionary Force has been annihilated and the Germans have hundreds of thousands of British prisoners of war in their hands, this condition is really not an exaggeration. Even for this generation of the British Empire, the British must agree. As for the compensation? The 2 billion pounds figure is a bit too terrifying. The British do not want to agree at the moment, but it is impossible to bypass it.

"But we are worried that the ambitions of the Germans will increase. What if the simple cedes Southern Africa cannot satisfy the Germans?" Prime Minister Asquis said.

"So what you mean is that the Germans have higher and more demanding requirements? It's hard for us to accept?" Emperor George V asked with a pale face. This simple condition can already make him the most embarrassing British emperor in history!

"The Germans may want us to colonize the entire African." Prime Minister Asquis said with some difficulty. "Not only southern Africa, but also Egypt and Sudan, and Nigeria. The most important issue is that it is difficult for us to refuse the requests of the party. Because if we refuse, it means the war continues and the Germans resolve the Western Front, then the next attack direction will definitely be local. Whether it is the blockade of our traffic line or the attack on the large fleet, it is difficult for us to bear."

"Don't the big fleet have an advantage? I remember General Jericho said that we have a 70% chance of winning against the German High Seas Fleet." George V said with a gloomy face.

"Even if we can defeat the High Seas Fleet, the large fleet will be severely damaged. This victory is worse than the Pinox-style victory. Because we still cannot solve the German submarine force. And because of the German blockade, our supplies are already very bad. If one day the Americans completely cut off our exports, then we can only surrender. In the waters around the British Empire, only American merchant ships will not be attacked by submarines." Campbell said.

"Americans should understand that Germany is a country with more potential than us. If we are willing to show weakness to the Americans at this time, can we get mediation from the Americans?" George V asked.

"It's difficult, because the British Empire now has no more bargaining chips. The Germans can obtain war reparations from France and Russia after the war, which can help the Americans fight against the Japanese. But what about us? The Americans have no reason to make up for financial loopholes for us for our friendship, and no reason to offend a winner. As long as the Germans do not demand too much and do not exceed the American bottom line, the United States will not interfere with the relationship between Britain and Germany."

"And I need to make it clear that the empire has no friends now. The French have defected to the Germans, and the Tsarist Russian government is over. We have only one friend left among the great powers, that is, Japan. We compromise with the United States and betray Japan will not necessarily bring about American friendship, but we will definitely push Japan to the opposite side. Our colonies in Southeast Asia and the Pacific will probably be under considerable threat."

"The British Empire is more like a patient who cannot afford to suffer from a long time. Our policies should be based on stability and cultivation, rather than overly intense policies, because if you are not careful, the empire may face unimaginable disasters." Prime Minister Asquith said.

"In fact, overall, Japan is relatively qualified as an allies of the empire in the Far East. We shared the resources and markets of the Far East with Japan. The Japanese did not damage the interests of the British Empire because of their strength. Economically, we need various resources exported by Japan. The Japanese need our technology and industrial products. And if possible, the future battle between the United States and Japan will be an opportunity for our country, and war means money." Lloyd George said.
Chapter completed!