Chapter 2316 The Change of French Attitude 2

But now it is different. In Central Europe, a super power with an area of ​​more than 1.5 million square kilometers, a population of over 1.5 million and a second largest industrial scale in the world has emerged! As an ally of this super power, the area and population of the Austro-Hungarian Empire are not inferior! The population of nearly 200 million and nearly 3 million square kilometers of land in the two countries include almost all the most important parts of Europe!

They have the largest industrial base in Europe, the second largest oil field in the world, the largest granary in Europe, and the richest coal and iron ore in Europe! They have nearly 2 million square kilometers of fertile land waiting to be developed! This itself is a very huge market! A market that can be developed and produced for decades without overproduction! Moreover, these two countries have inherited all British colonies in Africa! The resource-rich Rhodesia and Southern Africa have made up for the final shortcomings of these two empires!

The German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire stretched their bodies in victory and released their influence! The entire European continent, the African continent and Asia west of India were trembling under the majesty of these two powerful countries!

Britain and Russia are losers, but Britain retained two of the most important dominions and the most brilliant gem in the British crown - India. These assets are enough to make Britain a second-rate power after the strongest. Russia also suffered heavy losses, but it is still considered to be a vast territory and vast territory.

Even Japan, which the French have never looked down upon, was full of food in this war. As the only powerful power in the Far East, Japan has huge advantages in East Asia and Southeast Asia, but considering the upcoming war, Japan's dominance of the Far East is not stable!

What about France? It's really pitiful! France itself has a population of 40 million, with domestic market demand first, and the colonial materials are barren and the economic development level is very limited. Most areas have little effect except for providing some tropical crops, and cannot be called a market at all! The French after the war needed financial support, but they also needed new markets and raw materials. Unfortunately, the help of the Americans was based on alliances. The British would not forgive France, and Japan was even more out of reach. And as France's ally, Russia, is still fighting a civil war. After the war, I don't know what kind of Russia can provide to France?

So, a situation that seems absurd to the French is now emerging. The allied states that fought against the French on the battlefield a few months ago can provide the help France needs most during this period! Of course, the Germans also have the conditions. The price of cooperation with the allied states will gradually be reflected in the future! As an old power, the French are very clear about how terrible this kind of binding of economic interests is! That's why Prime Minister Ribo said what he said just now!

"Deep cooperation with the allies will completely destroy some of France's political and diplomatic legacy in the past century of history. The United States will not like us, and the British regard us as enemies. France's best friend in recent decades, Russia, will also become our enemy. We cooperate with Germany and Austria to build factories and obtain resources on Russia's lost territory. This will make France automatically stand on the opposite side of Russia, because in decades, it will not be possible for us to sit back and watch France's factories, mines and markets in these places be retaken by the Russians. We will involuntarily pick up the swords and guns in our hands and stand with Germany and Austria." Prime Minister Ribo said.

"If Germany can maintain this situation, relying on Germany to maintain France's current status and interests is also a good choice. After all, there is an enemy in this world that friends cannot beat." Betton sighed and said.

"But what if the Germans lose in the next war? Will France still place hope on the other side's possible tolerance as this time?" Prime Minister Ribo said loudly.

"What if the Germans win in the next war? Any gain of benefits is accompanied by risks. It is just different in size. However, as a soldier, a soldier who once fought bloody battles with the Germans on the battlefield, I think the probability of Germany losing in the next war is very small, and Germany's final shortcomings have been filled. It turns out that even at its peak, neither the British nor the Russians' vast sea of ​​people were the opponents of German Steel. What's more, Britain and Russia, which have been severely weakened afterwards? Although the United States is powerful, they are too far away from Europe." Betton said.

"Okay, I have understood your ideas. Mr. Crimontseau and General Betton are very realistic. Their idea of ​​cooperation with the Germans will help us solve the current dilemma. Prime Minister Ribo is full of worries about France's future. I understand this very much. But I cannot agree, because there is no present, there is no future." French President Armand, who has not spoken, finally spoke, and he seemed to have made great determination.

"The so-called economic bondage does exist, but this problem will not be achieved overnight. We have too much time to solve or delay such things. Compared with the conditions for alliance proposed by the Americans, I feel that the conditions of the Germans are more sincere and more realistic. The Germans are a wolf, but who can guarantee that the Americans are not a tiger?" President Armand's attitude is already very obvious. He agrees with compromise with Germany!

The result is now obvious. President Armand, General Beta, and Crimonso, representing the military, decided to accept the two requests put forward by the Germans, or at least partially accepted them. Prime Minister Ribo's opposition became meaningless. After reaching an agreement within the government, passing the parliament would not be a formality. Then, after achieving the most basic understanding with Germany, it was the negotiation issue between the two sides.

"When will the Germans be going to negotiate with us?" asked President Armand.

"It may take a month later, the negotiations between the Germans and the British entered a critical period. The Americans had contacted the British before, but the results seemed not good. There was a problem with the Indian colony, and the British probably would be difficult to withstand the pressure of the Germans. So I feel that this negotiation will not last too long." Crimontseau thought for a while and said.

"Okay, it seems that we still have a long time to prepare. In future negotiations, we can try our best to agree to the Germans in military matters, but we must have a choice in economic terms. After all, I don't want the Germans to continue the opportunity to weaken trade barriers and defeat France's manufacturing industry. France needs to have its own complete industrial system. Even if we have allies, some things must be used to our own." President Armand said. The French are as arrogant as ever, just like in history!

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