Travel through the Qing Dynasty and become emperor

Chapter 1240 The Ownership of Sea and Air

If the Chinese navy fully accepts the fruits of victory, there is no doubt that it will have an unprecedented super fleet.Therefore, neither the United Kingdom nor France, nor even China's ally Germany is willing to see it.Therefore, both French Admiral Darlan and Petain agreed that as long as Germany proposes to hand over the entire French fleet, France will suspend negotiations.Kaiser Wilhelm II proposed to Guan Xuqing that the entire French fleet be detained by a neutral country like Portugal or Spain, at least not for British use.In addition, Guan Xuqing also issued instructions on the fate of the French fleet.His request was that the French fleet, except for the ships necessary to defend its colonial countries, be disarmed and laid up in the home port under the supervision of China or Germany.China assured that it "has no intention of making any demands on the French fleet when the peace agreement is signed."

Of course, he didn't think so, and he decided to fight for more against the emperor's will.

"I think the total number of French fleets is a bit too much." Seeing everyone's eyes focused on him, he said unhurriedly, "As a defeated country, it is very unwise to have so many warships." The move. Because so many warships will definitely arouse the covetousness of other countries.”

"Oh? General Jiang, what do you mean?" A person from the French delegation asked back.

He raised his eyes and glanced at the other party, and it was French Vice Admiral Le Luc who spoke.

"Hehe." He said with a smile, "I think you have your own bottom line, that is, you can't hand over all the French fleet?" He glanced at the other party with sharp eyes: "Don't be confused. Although, I have been commanding at the front line, But no intelligence can escape my eyes."

"In addition to your French negotiating cards, I also know that other countries are interested in your fleet. Of course, the most interested is not us, but the British. On June 6, the commander of the British home fleet submitted a report to the British cabinet. A secret material. In the material, it was declared that before the conclusion of the armistice agreement, France should sail its fleet to the British port to avoid falling into the hands of the enemy. On June 10, the British Cabinet Cabinet meeting announced: France should surrender on land before , should join the ranks of the British Navy with its fleet, or scuttle itself. If the above conditions are not complied with, Britain will take a separate action to persuade or destroy the French fleet."

Having said that, he snapped his fingers, and Zhang Xuesi, who had been waiting for the door, walked in quickly, and handed him a folder respectfully.Without even looking at it, he threw it to the other party, "Look at it, this is a copy of the meeting minutes that our people got. I never joke."

After reading these hastily, Henchig began to sweat on his forehead.The current situation is very clear, although the authenticity of this information is open to question.But if it is true, then his fleet will suffer extremely heavy losses.And, according to the personality of the Englishman, who is so troublesome, this situation is bound to happen.

"Haha, General Jiang really knows how to joke. Britain is our ally, and they won't do this to allies." Henchig closed his notebook with a smile, and then said lightly: "General Jiang, what is the point of proposing this inexplicable thing? intention?"

"Nothing!" replied: "I just don't want your country to be sold to others and help others count the money. We all know what kind of country Britain is. If you don't believe it, I'm personally willing to make this bet. In this way , with a bet of 1000 million dollars, which one of you dares to accept this bet?"

These words made Wu Peifu, who was sitting on the side, furious. He had never seen such a negotiator betting with his opponent at the negotiating table.

At this moment, the French representatives said: "Although we have reservations about your information, this information needs further verification. However, I would like to take this opportunity to ask about your attitude. What are you going to do? Or in other words, you What are the requirements?"

"The empire's request is very simple." Immediately said: "First of all, we don't need your big fleet. Or, the big ships that have been fully formed. You can keep these. The French navy's organizational system is not included in the treaty. We only need your six light cruisers and 24 destroyers, as well as 30 submarines and 20 supply ships. In addition, the second ship of the Richelieu class, the unfinished 'Jean Bart' and two sampans that have already been launched The 'Joffre' and 'Balvi' were sold to us. As for the conflict between you and the British Navy, you can resolve it yourself. It doesn't matter if you fight them, stay neutral, or sink a warship, as long as you don't join them The order of battle is enough. I believe you should also know that the British navy is not as powerful as it used to be."

The most difficult naval issue of the whole negotiation was finally over, and the remaining issues were much easier, at least in the eyes of the French.Soon, they entered the next topic about the final ownership of the Air Force.

The Chinese side was aggressive from the very beginning and asked the French Air Force to hand over all the aircraft to the Chinese Air Force, but the French side asked the Chinese side to destroy these aircraft instead of handing them over.According to the chief of staff of the French Air Force, Jean Bergerelle, the handover of the aircraft would be detrimental to the honor of the French Air Force, and the French side also hopes to retain about 1060 aircraft and 70 air force personnel for local air defense.However, these conditions were rejected by China.The answer is very simple, the air force is really useless to you, why not leave it to us, and we can play it better in our hands.At least the aluminum and steel of most of your aircraft is still relatively usable.In the end, the two sides reached an agreement. France handed over 760% of the air force and army aircraft, which is 2000. China will pay a total of 200 million francs to purchase these aircraft. France is allowed to have an air force, but the total number must not exceed 300. The total number of pilots shall not exceed [-].

In addition, there are some provisions that the French did not propose to amend.For example, it is stipulated that France must prohibit French people from engaging in fighting against China in other countries and armies. Once such people are captured by China, they will be regarded as spies and shot directly.In addition, only 150 percent of the captured 50 million French soldiers can be released, and the rest will be taken as hostages.Of course, if these people voluntarily serve China, then they can still be free.This was specially added by Guan Xuqing.Because in his opinion, holding a hostage in his hand is a powerful bargaining chip.

At 6 o'clock in the evening on June 24, Henchig put forward his request: "This peace treaty must be approved by Bordeaux before I can sign it."

"Absolutely not." Wu Peifu stood up, waving his arms and shouted loudly: "Absolutely not! Because you have the full power to conclude the ceasefire agreement independently, you must sign it, and you must sign it immediately!"

"Your Excellency General." Henchig replied neither humble nor overbearing: "What you said is not wrong at all. We do have full power to decide the entire negotiation. But this ceasefire clause will determine the fate of the French people. Therefore, as the French people part. I think it is necessary and obligatory to inform France."

Henchig continued: "At the same time, General, I should remind you that the Chinese delegation in the Opium War was allowed to consult with it."

After hearing what the other party said, Wu Peifu was speechless. He stood there blankly, rubbing his hands back and forth non-stop.

"Don't be so anxious?" Laughed loudly, slowly came to Wu Peifu, and whispered: I've already asked someone to arrange it.It is estimated that Bordeaux will be connected in a while, so please wait patiently. "

Leaving the meeting place, after a circle around the car, I came to an inconspicuous tent nearby, where several high-power radio stations were placed.Several people in uniforms of the Imperial Security Bureau were busy there.

"Is everything ready?" Stepped into the tent and asked.

"It's almost there." An officer wearing a major's epaulettes was sitting in front of a radio station, skillfully operating the instruments on it, and said respectfully: "The radio station to Bordeaux France has been connected, we are in the intercom A bug is installed. As long as you pass this, you can fully hear what the other party is saying."

"Oh?" Zhang Xuesiwei was called.

"What are your orders?" Zhang Xuesi walked in quickly from outside.

"Tell Henchig that we have connected to the French side in Bordeaux, and tell him that you can use the phone in the train to contact the French side."

After Zhang Xuesi went out, the officer immediately began to fiddle with it, and soon accompanied by the rustling of electricity, he heard a slight conversation. The officer adjusted the volume, and the conversation inside finally became clear.

"Where are you now!" An old voice was heard through the speaker, "Is this Renault's voice, or Pétain's voice?"

Soon he heard Henchig's voice: "I'm calling you from the carriage." Henchig's voice seemed worse than crying.

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while, and then slowly said: "Oh! My poor friend! This is really terrible!"

At 6:24 p.m. on June 11, after finishing the call with the French high-level, General Henchig announced France's opinion: "France fully accepts China's request." What does it mean to sign the agreement, so he refuses to write on the grounds that he has not obtained the signature authorization.Petain was also unwilling to take on this humiliating decision.

(End of this chapter)