Chapter 932 February Revolution
Before we knew it, the world's focus was on Charles and France.
A statement from London, UK:
"France's approach is a reflection of human civilization. It has put the international community on an orderly track. This is a very good start."
"We have reason to believe that the 'League of Nations' led by France will keep international disputes under control."
"We therefore respect France's decision to recognise the sovereignty and independence of the State of Malta."
"At the same time, Britain has decided to apply to join the 'League of Nations'. We will work with France to maintain the international order!"
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The White House issued a statement in the New York Times:
"It is well known that France has shouldered more responsibility in the war than any other great power."
"They may not have suffered as many casualties as other countries, but they have won far more victories than other countries."
"Therefore, we think it is reasonable for France to hope for a ceasefire after regaining its territory. We cannot always let France rush to the front line and wait for them to win and then share the fruits with us."
"Therefore, the United States will provide France with $500 million free of charge, which will serve as a combat fund for the French army to re-enter the offensive!"
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Britain and the United States did their best to win over Charles, hoping that Charles would return to the fight.
This is what Ciel wanted.
Only by stopping the war can we bargain with Britain and the United States and gain benefits from them. Otherwise, they will naturally use France as a pawn.
Germany was no exception. Kaiser Wilhelm II personally accepted an interview with the Berlin Daily:
"Germany has never been a warlike country. We all know the origin of this war. It was an accident."
"No one would have thought the war would reach this point, and no one wants to see this disaster."
"So yes, Ciel is right. This war should not continue. Cease-fire negotiations are the best option. We support Ciel's initiative."
"Of course, this does not mean Germany's surrender."
"For those countries that are bandit-minded and hope to continue the war in order to obtain huge reparations, I want to say, come on!"
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The words are full of praise for Charles, and at the same time further divide the relationship between Charles and Britain and the United States.
The ultimate winner is undoubtedly Charles.
The highest level of politics is "neutrality". Only in this way can we gain benefits from both sides and make both the enemy and us spare no effort to win over.
If you completely take sides and get involved in one of the interest groups, you will most likely become a pawn in the hands of others and pay a heavy price.
France was originally trapped in this vortex and drifted with the tide. It was not until Charles gained control of France that he successfully brought it out and became the chess player in control of the overall situation.
As a result, everyone, including the small countries that had just joined the "League of Nations", found that France's importance and voice were gradually increasing. France's attitude could even determine the direction of the entire war and the fate of the participating countries.
Tijani couldn’t understand.
At the Metz headquarters, Tijani brought a pile of documents to Charles and placed them heavily before sorting them out on the desk:
"Perhaps you should take a look at these, Lieutenant General. They are proposals sent by heads of state and members of parliament at home."
"These are in the hope that you will fight and defeat the Germans once and for all."
"These are the ones who think we should keep the status quo, and the rest of them, think we should negotiate with the Germans."
Charles stopped writing and looked up at Tijani: "Then what do you want to say?"
"That's not what I want to say." Tijani patted the pile of documents in front of him and said, "Shouldn't you say something?"
Charles said nothing, just stared at Tijani.
"Please, Admiral," Tijani protested. "You took $500 million from the United States and divided it into two parts, one for the 'super defense line' and the other for the 'aircraft carrier transformation' project."
"Yes." Charles did not deny it.
"You also accepted the 'gift' from Britain." Tijani added: "Malta was cheering for independence, the British army withdrew to Egypt, and Malta invited the French army to build a military base there."
"Yes." Charles nodded.
The Maltese felt insecure and they were worried that the British army would make a comeback.
The only country they could trust was Charles, which upheld the French spirit.
Now, a view widely shared by Maltese citizens is: "Malta is just a small country. France cannot lose its credibility with the international community in order to colonize Malta. This will cause the 'League of Nations' to collapse immediately!"
Very good, Charles thought, the League of Nations has become a guarantee of France's credibility.
However, this is also a means used by the new Maltese Prime Minister Joseph:
The introduction of the French balance of power had deeply penetrated British capital into Malta.
Smart people would and should do this, standing between Britain and France without offending either side, allowing Britain and France to fight openly and secretly in this region.
France is definitely gaining the upper hand at this stage, and Joseph will do his utmost to support France so that it can quickly grow into a force that can compete with British capital.
What Joseph didn't know was that once the French forces moved in, they would be able to quickly swallow up British capital.
Therefore, there will not be a situation where "the fisherman benefits while the snipe and the clam fight"
"Don't you understand what the problem is?" Tijani stared at Charles with a helpless look on his face:
"You put forward the conditions, and Britain and the United States accepted your conditions, which means that you will join the war on the side of Britain and the United States."
"But you told everyone 'Armistice' and people wanted you to negotiate with Germany. They thought the war was going to end."
"Isn't this a contradiction? How do you explain this to the League of Nations? How do you convince citizens and the military? How do you get the military to go to the battlefield?"
Charles chuckled: "Just for this?"
"Do you think these are trivial matters?" Tijani looked at Charles in disbelief.
Does he know how important reputation is nowadays?
It is the foundation of the "League of Nations", and the "League of Nations" has just been established and cannot withstand any blow!
Charles lowered his head and continued to sign his documents, answering nonchalantly: "It's indeed not a small matter, but it's not a difficult one either."
"It's not difficult?" Tijani couldn't believe what he heard.
To convince the public, we must reject Britain and the United States; to accept their conditions we will inevitably lose the trust of the public.
This is unsolvable, but Charles thinks it is not difficult!
"What if the Germans don't want to negotiate?" Charles signed quickly and asked, "If they launch a counterattack, do you think these will still be a problem?"
"Impossible!" Tijani replied, "They are eager to negotiate with you, the sooner the better!"
At this time, the staff officer guarding the radio station rushed over to report: "General, there is civil unrest in Russia, and their army is collapsing!"
(Note: The February Revolution in Russia began on March 8. It was called the “February Revolution” because it was February in the Russian calendar.)
(End of this chapter)
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