Chapter 953: The Blame for Opposing "Freedom"

The negotiations between Britain, the United States and Germany were originally to transmit information through the Netherlands, but the Netherlands recently joined Charles' "League of Nations", so Britain and the United States could only find Denmark as a go-between.

Denmark is not very willing to be the middle country. It is always cautious and does not want to offend anyone for fear of getting into trouble.

But when you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. With a long coastline and extreme dependence on foreign trade, she was even more afraid of Britain, so she could only act as a messenger for Britain and the United States.

(The above picture shows the location of Denmark. During World War I, Britain blocked Denmark’s ports in order to block Germany’s foreign trade. Although Denmark did not participate in the war, it still faced severe material shortages in the late stage of World War I and had to implement a rationing system.)

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In Berlin's Forget-Me-Not Palace, the moonlight is like water and the breeze is like willows.

William II was alone in his study, under the desk lamp, reading the telegram forwarded by the General Staff.

Ironically, as an emperor, the information he received was often delayed, and some things only reached his ears after they were published in the newspapers.

However, when he saw Hindenburg lose Saarbrücken, he felt an inexplicable sense of pleasure in his heart.

Hindenburg must have thought Charles was easy to deal with?

This is just the beginning. In the future, he will discover how terrifying Charles is, and he will understand why he can be so successful on the Eastern Front but always fail on the Western Front.

William II missed the days when Falkenhayn was Chief of the General Staff. He should not have been held responsible for the failure on the Western Front.

This was obviously not the fault of the war. Falkenhayn's command was already very good. The problem was that the French army led by Charles was too strong.

Now, William II only hoped that Hindenburg would realize that there was no point in continuing to fight, and then choose to cease fire and negotiate with Charles.

At this time, the chief aide-de-camp knocked gently on the door and came in to hand William II a telegram: "Your Majesty, the British Minister of Munitions sent a telegram through the Danish Embassy."

William II said "hmm" and took the telegram with a puzzled look on his face.

Why did the Quartermaster General contact me at this time?

Upon seeing the telegram, William II was stunned for a moment:

"Your Majesty, we know that you intend to reach a truce with Ciel."

"But I wonder if you have ever considered that Charles is your natural enemy, and the French spirit he advocates makes it impossible for him to allow Germany to continue to use the imperial system."

"We even received intelligence that Charles declared to the public that the enemy of France was not the German military and civilians, but the German regime, the German autocratic regime."

There was no further news, but the meaning of the telegram was very clear: to cooperate with Britain and the United States to fight against Charles.

William II hesitated for a moment.

His first reaction was: What are Britain and the United States? You are all defeated by the German army. The Charles that Germany really fears is always Charles.

However, the next second he recalled something the Chief Aide-de-camp had said: "There are rumors in the army that Charles is really fighting against the German Emperor, and he believes that the German Emperor is responsible for this war."

Previously, William II believed that this was a strategy of France: pointing the spearhead at himself, thus dividing Germany and making the military and civilians believe that peace could be achieved as long as the German emperor was defeated.

But now, reminded by this telegram from the Minister of Munitions, and in connection with what Charles said about the French spirit and what he has been doing during this period.

William II believed that what Charles wanted was not to defeat Germany militarily, but to change the German system and overthrow him as the emperor.

William II sighed softly. He seemed to have no other choice. Although he was extremely reluctant, he had to become an enemy of Charles.

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"It seems that Britain has relaxed its blockade on Germany," Gallieni said by phone.

"Of course I can't be sure, because no one knows whether the British deliberately let those merchant ships go, or they really didn't notice them."

"But if the UK is intent, you know what will happen."

"Yes, I know," Charles replied.

William II originally only had control over the navy. If he could get more supplies with the support of Britain, Hindenburg, who was in a state of material shortage, would have to consider William II's ideas.

That is, William II would regain power, at least partial power.

"What's your solution?" Gallieni asked.

If this continues, Britain and the United States will bypass France and reach some kind of reconciliation with Germany.

Gallieni may not care about other things, but he will never allow anything that harms the interests of France.

Therefore, Gallieni would fully support Charles, even if it meant driving the British and American troops out of France.

Gallieni immediately mentioned this: "We no longer need the so-called allies such as Britain and the United States. I think they should leave France."

Gallieni was really angry.

The Treaty of London stipulated that no Allied power would be allowed to make peace with Germany privately, but now they were blatantly violating the treaty they had made.

In this case, what is the need for the Allies to exist?

Anyway, France alone is strong enough to deal with Germany. Britain and the United States are either dragging their feet or learning experience and tactics on French soil, so let them leave!

"General," said Charles, hastening to stop Gallieni from going too far, "we should wait and see."

"What do you mean?" Gallieni asked.

"We have no evidence," Charles explained. "This would easily give Britain and the United States a handle to accuse us of trying to tear up the London Treaty."

Gallieni was stunned; he had not expected this.

Then Gallieni realized that he had been impulsive.

Britain and the United States had this intention when Charles proposed a ceasefire. If the British and American expeditionary forces were driven out at this time, they would definitely "complain first".

"You're right," Gallieni agreed. "We should get solid evidence, but it won't be easy."

"Don't worry, General," Charles replied, "I'll take care of it."

After hanging up the phone, Charles breathed a sigh of relief.

Charles did not stop Gallieni because he had no evidence.

International matters often do not require evidence. Charles, who has already taken control of the "League of Nations", only needs to set up a scheme. For example, he can first spread some rumors among the people and then bring them up in the "League of Nations", thus forcing Britain and the United States to reveal their loopholes.

The reason why Charles didn't want to make it clear at this time was because he was playing a big game.

The support of Britain and the United States for William II and even the tacit understanding they reached was beneficial to Charles.

Because Charles' target is not only Germany, but also Britain and the United States.

At this time, Germany was roughly divided into three factions: one was led by Emperor Wilhelm II and the nobles, who held naval power; another was led by Hindenburg, who held army power; and the last was composed of ordinary soldiers and civilians.

Charles stood on the side of ordinary soldiers and civilians, and he knew what was going to happen in Germany.

As for Britain and the United States, who stand on the emperor's side, they can only wait to be blamed for opposing "freedom"!

(End of this chapter)