I was a tycoon in World War I: Starting to save France

Chapter 1040 It's Time to Go Home

Upon receiving the news, Clemenceau hung up the phone and, with a proud yet feigned composure, announced to the representatives of various countries:

"Gentlemen, I apologize for interrupting you."

“I just received a message that I believe you will be interested in.”

"Just now, the German High Seas Fleet defeated the British North Sea Fleet, forcing the British fleet to abandon its attack on Brest and redeploy the fleet back to the North Sea."

The meeting room was quiet for a moment, then filled with discussion:

"The German High Seas Fleet? They actually managed to defeat the British North Sea Fleet!"

"Unbelievable, how did they do that?"

"I almost forgot about it; I thought all they had left to do was sign the surrender document!"

……

However, the representatives from various countries quickly realized:

"It must be Charles, it must be him."

"Yes, the German High Seas Fleet has long been fragmented, but it has been able to reunite. This must be related to Charles."

"He had planned this move long ago, using the German fleet to push the Royal Navy into the abyss."

Someone else asked Clemenceau: "What about the Strait of Gibraltar? Is it still under British blockade?"

Just then, the secretary sent Clemenceau a telegram.

Clemenceau glanced at it, then proudly waved it at the representatives of various countries: "Look what I received."

The representatives from various countries gave a cacophony of responses:
"Have the British troops withdrawn from the Strait of Gibraltar?"

"I guess it was Charles who defeated them."

"Yes, Charles must have broken through the British blockade. This is a great opportunity!"

……

“No.” Clemenceau smiled and shook his head: “It’s a telegram from British Prime Minister George, who wants to negotiate with France.”

A burst of laughter erupted in the meeting room.

negotiation?

This is clearly admitting defeat and surrendering!
Then everyone realized one thing: the days when the British Empire dominated the world were gone forever.

……

When the citizens of Paris heard this good news, this time they came out of the factory.

Because they knew that if even Britain bowed its proud head to France, it meant the war was over.

If that's the case, why do they still need to work hard to prepare for war?
People flooded the streets in a frenzy of celebration, chanting Ciel's name over and over again.

……

But these are not the important things.

Two hours after the British fleet's defeat, Canada declared independence and pledged to join the French-led League of Nations.

Half an hour later, Egypt declared independence.

Next came Kenya, Uganda, Nyasaland (present-day Malawi), the Gold Coast (present-day Ghana)...

Overnight, as if they had conspired together, the British colonies announced their secession from British control one after another. Some demanded three days, while others gave a more lenient week for the British to withdraw their troops, otherwise they would declare war on Britain.

And without exception, these countries, like Canada, simultaneously announced their accession to the "League of Nations" led by France.

They knew very well that the Charles was their only guarantee; otherwise, even a Britain on its last legs would be someone they couldn't afford to mess with.

When Clemenceau reported this good news to Charles, Charles gave him an unexpected suggestion: "Now, we should carefully review the applications from these countries, Your Excellency. I mean, raise the bar."

Clemenceau was taken aback. Now was the time when everyone was kicking someone when they were down. Shouldn't they have taken the opportunity to bring all of Britain's colonies under their control? Why were they "reviewing" and "raising the bar" at this time?

Clemenceau soon figured it out.

These countries have declared independence, and their only option is to rely on France; otherwise, they are likely to face ruthless suppression from Britain.

At this point, it was not France that needed their help, but rather they who needed France's help.

The result of France raising its standards is that these countries will voluntarily hand over power over "military bases," "infrastructure," and "mineral resources" to France.

Thinking of this, Clemenceau nodded repeatedly: "You are right, Lieutenant General. The League of Nations is a well-organized international organization, and it is not something that anyone can join just because they want to. It certainly needs a standard."

He put down the microphone, stood up, and looked out of the fortress. The cold wind was howling, the grass and trees were withered and yellow. Winter was approaching, it was time to go home.

……

Darwaz town.

People smiled as if it were a festival, holding newspapers and discussing every detail of the war; some even argued heatedly.

"I believe the Germans must have received reinforcements from Charles, otherwise where would they have gotten their 'torpedo planes'?"

"No, the Germans always had 'torpedo planes,' and they used their own equipment!"

"But the 'torpedo plane' was invented by Char, and the Germans copied Char's idea."

……

Whether they were on the affirmative or negative side, everyone wore a proud expression and their eyes were full of confidence.

France had fallen behind the great powers, its naval power suppressed by Britain, and its capital captured by Germany.

They struggled to survive in the cracks, outwardly puffing out their chests and pretending to be strong, but in the shadows where no one was around, they silently licked their wounds.

Now, they can finally face everyone with full confidence and tell them that France is a great power.

Moreover, France rose to the pinnacle of the world and became a superpower.

(At this time, although France had not yet developed to the level of a superpower in terms of economy and industrial capacity, it was foreseeable that it would develop rapidly, and it was already a veritable superpower in terms of prestige and military strength.)

Many people have not adapted to this huge contrast, and are therefore more enthusiastic about discussing it with each other and want to know the views of other countries.

Dejoka's cottage is never short of people; neighbors and relatives always find various excuses to visit.

This forced Colonel Laurent to increase the number of guards around the cabin, otherwise Camille would have been too busy.

Even so, Camille still had a headache about how to refuse visitors.

Everyone was busy and no one noticed a car slowly driving into the town and finally stopping in front of the cottage.

That was Colonel Laurent's car, which people were used to. Laurent often drove it to deliver telegrams from the front to Djoka so that Camille wouldn't worry too much.

But this time...

After the car came to a stop, Colonel Laurent hurriedly got out and went to the back seat, respectfully opening the car door: "We've arrived, General!"

With one foot stepping out of the car door, Charles ducked out and put on his general's hat.

Before he could even stand up straight, his neighbors screamed and rushed toward him.

"God, it's Charles!"

"Ciel is back!"

"He came back without saying a word. I thought he should at least have walked through the Arc de Triomphe!"

……

If Colonel Laurent hadn't called for the guards to hold back the crowd, Charles would probably have been overwhelmed by the throng in no time.

(End of this chapter)