Chapter 912: Charles Knows How to Blackmail People
The Quartermaster General stood up unconsciously, as if he felt it was too rude to sit there.
"Hello, you are..." The Minister of Munitions extended his hand.
Deyoka was a little confused. He hesitated and responded to the Minister of Munitions: "You are too polite. My name is Deyoka, the head of the Bernard Group."
For reasons of avoiding suspicion, Djoka has always been the head of the Bernard Group.
However, Deyoka's very normal and natural words once again dealt a heavy blow to the Minister of Munitions and the Minister of War. Their faces changed and they became a little embarrassed, but soon became solemn.
Head of Bernard Group.
Even if he was not Charles' father, this status was enough to put him on par with the Minister of Munitions and the Minister of War.
The British Navy was being controlled by Charles' "echo sounder" and "torpedo plane", the Army's tanks were far inferior to Bernard's two "Charle A1" and "Charle B2", and the Air Force's "Camel" fighter was directly introduced from the group.
Not to mention the United States, where a large number of army equipment, including helmets, are provided by the Bernard Group.
It can be said that if this unremarkable "person in charge" stomps his feet, the entire Allied Powers will tremble.
Baker came around from the other end of the long round table and extended his hand with a smile:
"Hello, Mr. Deyoka, nice to meet you."
"I am the US Secretary of War Baker. Thank you for the arms support your group has provided us."
“This is my business card.”
As he said this, he took out his business card and handed it over with both hands.
The Minister of Munitions made way for him and said, "Mr. Deyoka, please take a seat."
“No, no.” Djokovic was flattered. “Charles will be here soon. Please wait a moment. I’ll go and urge him…”
The Quartermaster General hastened to say, "No, Mr. Deyoka, it's all right."
"Yes." Baker said, "We are fine, there is no rush!"
…
When Charles walked into the conference room, he looked in confusion at the Minister of Munitions and the Minister of War who were having a great conversation with Deyoka. The three of them were talking while drinking coffee, and Charles even heard laughter before entering the room.
If it weren't for the fact that Djoka's work clothes didn't match their military uniforms and dress uniforms, Charles would have almost mistaken them for old friends who had known each other for many years.
"Hey, Lieutenant General." Baker saw Charles coming in and raised the coffee in his hand: "Your father is a very good man."
"Yes." The Quartermaster General agreed: "He is very talkative and we get along very well!"
Djokovic stood up and gently spread his hands towards Charles, as if to say, I have tried my best. Then he politely said goodbye to the two of them and left the space to Charles.
The servant brought Charles coffee on a tray.
After taking it, Charles expressed his gratitude and turned to ask the two people: "So, you are here to discuss business with my father this time?"
"If you want, that's fine." Baker said with a double meaning. He knew that Bernard Group had recently cooperated with Canada to sell more advanced equipment than the United States.
Ciel knew what Baker was referring to.
"I'm sorry." Charles said in a relaxed tone: "We are a group and we must consider the most profitable plan. I hope the Minister understands."
Baker smiled and nodded.
He knew how Charles would explain:
From the perspective of making money, the technology certainly cannot be sold to the United States, because with the United States' production capacity, it can immediately use this technology to surpass the Bernard Group, and then the Bernard Group will have no business.
Canada is different. Even if it obtains the technology, it will be difficult for it to surpass the Bernard Group.
A perfect excuse, and it is the Bernard Group’s freedom to sell to whomever, and the United States has no right to interfere.
The Minister of Munitions stood up and walked towards Charles, his face gloomy and his voice low:
"To be honest, Lieutenant General, I am not very satisfied with your recent actions."
"We are allies, why do we have to go to this extent?"
"If you want to cease fire with the Germans, you should at least tell us or get our consent."
Charles interrupted the Minister of Munitions:
"Your Excellency, Minister."
"I have to remind you that this is not my decision, it is a decision made by the French parliament and the government."
“And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.”
The Minister of Munitions' face darkened: "You seem to have forgotten the Treaty of London, Lieutenant General!"
The Treaty of London was signed shortly after the outbreak of the war. On September 5, 1914, Britain, France and Russia promised not to make peace with the Allies alone and must negotiate any peace terms together.
(Note: World War I broke out on July 28, 1914)
Charles had expected the Minister of Armaments to bring this up. He smiled and met his gaze.
"Your Excellency, the person who first signed this agreement was our corrupt Prime Minister Briand. Many people suspect that he signed the agreement after receiving bribes."
"Secondly, the current French government has only declared a ceasefire. We have not negotiated with the Germans, nor have we reached any peace terms."
"Excuse me, which article of the Treaty of London did France violate?"
The Quartermaster General was speechless.
The Treaty of London only stipulated that it was not possible to negotiate with Germany alone, but it did not stipulate that it was not possible to cease fire.
"Okay." Baker saw that the tension between the Quartermaster General and Charles was getting stronger and stronger, so he stepped forward and advised: "We shouldn't get entangled in these things. We are here to solve the problem. Let's talk calmly."
Then he gave the Quartermaster General a look, telling him to calm down.
The Minister of Munitions suppressed his anger and took a sip of coffee to calm his expression: "I think so too, Lieutenant General, let's put aside those diplomatic rhetoric and tell us the purpose of your doing this, or what you want?"
"It's simple." Charles answered simply: "Benefits."
"Benefits?" The Minister of Munitions asked in return: "Wouldn't it be disadvantageous for France if the war continued? The war is on French territory, Lieutenant General. If the Germans are not completely defeated, they will soon come back again."
Charles smiled but said nothing.
The Minister of Munitions immediately realized that this rhetoric would not scare Charles, and could even be considered stupid.
France has various advanced equipment produced by the Charles Bernard Group and is also building a "super line of defense".
It is Germany, not France, that needs to worry about this problem.
The Quartermaster General blurted out this out of inertia and helplessness.
France's military strength has become so strong that it can be fearless. Britain no longer has anything to use to control France.
Charles walked to the chair and sat down, smiling and crossing his legs.
"Gentlemen, if we abandon the diplomatic rhetoric, let us be clear."
"I think we should have an equal dialogue based on strength and status."
"Then let's think about this question together: What are France's interests and why does France want to continue this war?"
Charles knows how to blackmail people!
(End of this chapter)
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