Chapter 910 Asking for help requires the attitude of asking for help
As soon as the meeting ended, a group of kings and ministers surrounded Charles and expressed their desire to join the organization.
Everyone knows that this coal and iron organization may seem ordinary, but it is actually a backer, a very powerful backer.
He has super strong martial arts skills and can easily defend against Germany and drive it out of the country. The combat effectiveness of the British army is nothing compared to him, and even the US army is his apprentice.
Even the British Royal Navy, which was known as the best in the world, became a target in front of his "torpedo planes".
So what's the reason not to join?
All that needs to be paid is partial trading rights and control over coal and iron, but what can be gained is national security.
Leading the way are Greece and Belgium.
Constantine I followed Charles' footsteps and spoke incoherently with excitement: "I, no, it is Greece that is willing to join this organization. Lieutenant General, we can submit the application now, right?"
"Of course." Charles nodded.
“The application form can be given to Prime Minister Clemenceau.”
"We may have some more issues to discuss."
"For example, the purpose of the organization, the obligations and responsibilities of each country and the powers that need to be granted by each country, as well as the laws and the location of the office."
Clemenceau was an expert in this area, and Charles believed he could do it.
Constantine I immediately replied: "The location should be Paris. I think Paris is the most suitable."
Then he turned around and asked everyone around him: "What do you think?"
Everyone echoed:
"Yes of course."
"I agree."
"It should be in Paris, which is where the organization originated and where it was a great start."
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Albert I stepped forward and asked, "Can Belgium join, Lieutenant General?"
Charles laughed. "Of course, Your Majesty. I remember that I own many shares in coal and iron mines in Belgium. Even if Belgium doesn't want to join, I may have to pull it in!"
Everyone smiled knowingly.
Albert I unconsciously showed pride on his face, and he felt more and more that the decision he had made before was correct: to tie up Charles with high-quality assets, Charles would not only protect the security of Belgium but also return generous political and economic returns.
It's a good deal no matter how you think about it.
The others had a somewhat sullen look on their faces, and looked at Albert I with some jealousy in their eyes.
What a lucky guy, they thought, Albert I made the right bet, and the relationship with Charles was enough for him to enjoy for the rest of his life and even for the next generation.
Next are the Netherlands, Romania and Italy.
They are either in the midst of a war and need the support of the Charr, or they are under tremendous war pressure and urgently need to "stand on the right side" to avoid being affected.
"Italy hopes to join this organization, Lieutenant General." Cadorna was a little worried: "I wonder if we meet the principles of joining?"
When Cadorna said this, Queen Marie and Ferdinand I on the other side also looked at Charles with a little nervousness.
Romania and Italy had the same concerns. Although they were members of the Allied Powers, they joined the war for their own interests, which was simply "speculation" on the war.
Romania is for "Transylvania".
Italy fought for Croatia, Slovenia, Albania and other territories, and also made exorbitant demands for German colonies and the Adriatic Sea, etc., and they all took the initiative to initiate the war.
This is clearly not in line with the peaceful path that Charles advocated when he formed the organization.
"Of course, Mr. Chief of Staff." Charles paused and said to Cadorna, "But I have to emphasize that this organization will not recognize the treaties you have signed with other countries or even with France."
This was another trick played by Britain. Charles told everyone not to pass the treaties signed with Britain onto France, and not to expect the organization to support these treaties.
"Of course." Cadorna breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time, he only wanted to keep Italy, and he didn't dare to hope for the territories promised by the British.
Queen Marie and Ferdinand I looked at each other, and the tense expressions on their faces relaxed a lot.
If Italy can join, Romania will have no problem.
Queen Wilhelmina took a few steps and emerged from the crowd. "Lieutenant General, I want to know how long it will take for this organization to take shape?"
She hoped it would happen as soon as possible, as the Netherlands was about to collapse under the pressure of Britain, France and Germany.
More importantly, the danger to the Netherlands became greater as the war progressed, and she was worried that Germany would make a desperate move to attack the Netherlands.
"I am not sure, Your Majesty," Charles replied. "It depends on the efficiency of the French government and..."
Ciel looked around at both sides: "And the coordination between all of us."
Everyone answered one after another:
"We will fully cooperate, Lieutenant General."
“It’s a great program and it makes a lot of sense.”
"We will form a delegation and will be stationed in Paris in two days to assist your country in handling relevant affairs!"
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At this time, a staff officer came forward to report to Charles: "Lieutenant General, the British Minister of Munitions and the American Secretary of War want to talk to you. They are waiting for you in the reception room."
Charles smiled faintly. The arrogant Minister of Munitions was still acting like the world's largest country.
Charles decided to give the Quartermaster General a warning. He spread his hands and said, "We are all here, why doesn't he join us?"
There was a knowing chuckle all around.
Charles did not do this on impulse. He used practical actions to tell everyone that he would not engage in secret operations with Britain and the United States. The organization would guarantee fairness and justice under the auspices of France, so everyone could join with confidence.
On the other hand, Charles knew very well that conflicts between France and Britain and the United States were inevitable. Their interests were different and it would be useless to try to save the situation.
What's more, it is Britain that is about to be isolated, and the one who needs to see Charles is the Minister of Munitions. Charles believes that when asking for help, one should behave in the same way as one asks for help, and it is a matter of courtesy.
Albert I quipped: "It seems that some people are not very willing to establish this peace organization!"
"Of course." Constantine I replied, "Because they are precisely the unstable factor."
Constantine I was trying hard to highlight Britain's "unreasonable" behavior in Greece, so that when the peace organization was established, it would be the first to help Greece solve the problems that troubled him.
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands, who had ruled for many years, asked a pointed question: "Lieutenant General, if Britain proposed to join this organization, would you agree?"
In an instant, the focus was on Ciel again.
Britain is the main source of trouble. Would allowing it to join undermine the impartiality of the organization?
Charles did not evade the question: "Gentlemen, the more this is the case, the more we should let Britain join. What do you think?"
Everyone suddenly realized.
Yes, only if Britain joins this peace organization can it hear the demands of various countries and know the consequences of acting on its own.
(End of this chapter)
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