As mentioned in the previous chapter, U.S. President Woodrow . Wilson's "14 o'clock" had been tossed aside by the leaders of France and Britain, who had stood together for the sake of interests, and the American president, who had just finished lunch, did not know about these changes. Bayi Chinese.com <<≤.≤8<

Woodrow. President Wilson habitually opened his windows, and he was not very comfortable in Paris, which was somewhat wetter than in the United States. Open the window, and some cold air breaks in, making the room feel much more comfortable in the early morning.

This habit is somewhat different from the Krupp family's use of the cold to keep a clear mind. The Yankees, who have always lived in a life of pursuing profits, do not need this "natural means", and they seem to be so anxious to pursue profits at any time.

It was also this habit that made Alfred. Krupp relied on the new munitions factory in Changchun, northeast China, to establish a complete munitions industrial system. This is not Zhang Zuolin's plan in the East, but a habit of Alfred, who has lived in that cold environment since childhood.

While discussing his request with Tang, Alfred told Tang.

"Sir, I need to be clear-headed, whether it is to manage the family business or to complete my own studies, this is a must, please grant me this condition!"

As a result, the "Chinese Krupp", which produced heavy artillery, was grafted on top of the original arms industry in the Northeast. As for the "Mauser China" arsenal, it went to Wuhan, which can be said to be the hottest place in China.

Woodrow. Wilson didn't need cold air to keep him clear, he just needed the stimulus of interest, and he had always been very conscious, otherwise he would have come in person for a modest preparatory meeting in Paris, France. And did not make his vice president Franklin. Ross came.

The reason is that he intends to agree to exclude China from the peace conference in exchange for the support of Britain and France for his "14 Articles." In fact, these are the general programs for the United States to break out of the Americas and compete for world hegemony after the war.

What he didn't expect, however, was that when everything seemed to be going very well, cold water poured over his head. This will also make him understand that the United States should be a cousin to Europe that comes and goes. And European countries do not treat him as if he were a brother.

"Mr. President, Christmas is not a few days away, and we have come to see you privately because we have some small issues to discuss with you, after all, we cannot give those small countries a chance to say anything in future meetings."

French President Raymond. As soon as Poincarer's words fell, Lloyd's on the side. George picked up the conversation, and for both of them, this was probably the last chance.

"Yes man, we have to be prepared not to give other countries more opportunities to control the course of the meeting!"

On the eve of the opening of the Paris Commission, there were not many such secret meetings between the three of them, and even supported Japan, which had already been beaten by the Chinese, and the denial of China's right to participate in the peace conference as a victorious country was also determined in such meetings.

Woodrow. President Willerson looked at the two men with twinkling eyes, and he couldn't help but guess.

"What kind of topics will they bring today? Is it because of the Palestinian question? The Balfour Declaration of the British is not bad, but it is a pity that ......"

The Balfour Declaration was the "Mandate" of Palestine during World War I, after it was occupied by British troops. On 2 November 1917, British Foreign Secretary Balfour wrote to Rothschild, vice-president of the Zionist League, stating that "His Majesty's Government is in favour of the establishment of a Jewish national state in Palestine and will do its utmost to facilitate its realization".

This letter became known as the Balfour Declaration, and the Jewish people began to emigrate to Palestine en masse. However, the move was strongly opposed by local Arabs in Palestine, who put pressure on the British in the form of riots and strikes to restrict Jewish immigration.

As for Woodrow. President Wilson's words "it's a pity to ......" are because there are no Americans there. And it was the British and the French who controlled both sides of the canal, which was also the most disadvantageous for the Americans.

Although he sighed in his heart, in order to be able to have a certain say in Europe in the future, these two guys in front of him are the people he has to deal with patiently.

"Yes, gentlemen, you know, and I would be glad to join the gentlemen after lunch to talk about these frowning questions!"

French President Raymond. Poincaré and the British Lloyd. George glanced at each other, and the former seemed to be a little unsure of where to sit and talk about what was in front of him.

"Oh, rest assured, Mr. President, President Woodrow is the kind of person who thinks wholeheartedly about the future of world peace. He understands that what we say below may negate his claims, but for the sake of peace in the world, he will also be more than happy to accept it! Is that so, President Woodrow! ”

Britain's relations with the United States have always been in a very delicate position, otherwise the world would not call them cousins. The "big" cousin in front of me, the United States, often gave a headache to the war-exhausted cousin, Britain.

Woodrow. President Wilson was stunned, he was already Lloyd's. In the midst of George's words, he heard some bad information.

"I'm afraid they're not talking about the Middle East, but are they still very worried about China's 'problem bandits'?"

Although he "chuckled" in his heart, he still steadied himself and said the following decent and generous words in this matter.

"Ah, two gentlemen, you know, when the war in Europe is over, I believe that these bloody facts have made everyone understand that it is time for a peaceful and stable world environment. After all, if you could talk about it, many lives would not have been lost to war! ”

Lloyd's. George Xiang catches Woodrow. The loopholes in President Wilson's words immediately put a shackle on him. This is a common play on words played by the British, and the Americans may not be too bad at fighting and building compared to the British. But when it comes to playing tricks, they are far from these old powers.

"Look, Mr. President, I know that they will approve of this proposal on the premise that the world is equal, so I beg you to tell him what you think, and it will make our conversation go smoothly!"

Ramon. Poincarer looked at Lloyd's in a pretentious manner. George, with a sigh in his mouth.

"President Wilson, I have to apologize to you, I am afraid that some of the provisions of the '14 Articles' you proposed must be amended, otherwise we fear that it will cause the world to begin to degenerate in turmoil, and may even become out of control, and become the fuse of the next world war!"

Woodrow. President Wilson was now Lloyd. George used his words to cover himself, and he had to express his feelings clearly.

"Don't worry, if it's for the sake of world peace, then we will consider making concessions. Can you tell me what you're worried about? ”

"Let's read the literature network together, please support genuine reading, and support the author's creation" Don't laugh at a group: 35761481; Mailbox:; Ramon. Poincaré nodded, his expression as if he was willing, and Woodrow. President Wilson had to think about it.

"First of all, we have to strengthen the containment of China, although we are not going to go to war with them, but of course you know, it is a guy who doesn't play by the rules of the game very much. If we can join forces to stop him, we can prevent their products from flowing unrestricted to Europe, which is a bad outcome for all of us.

Therefore, our openness must be established under a certain amount of supervision. And this requires that we have complete control over the Middle East, otherwise the mere article of national self-determination is enough for the Chinese to stir up unrest there.

Unless, we can get more reinforcements to join the attack on Russia. Re-establish a Russia that can fight side by side with us, otherwise we will not have enough strength to contain China, which will inevitably rise quickly because of its rapid expansion! ”

Woodrow. President Wilson blinked, silently exhaling a breath of pent-up anger out of his chest, but his face tried to maintain a certain kind of statesman's demeanor.

This time, he understood it all. Britain and France, in order to avoid openness and national self-determination, opened up the markets of their colonies. And completely negated his idea. After all, the whole world is now looking at it, including China, which is rapidly rising with advanced air technology.

No one can compete with the industrial production capacity of the United States, and restricting the opening of the world and the execution of people means denying American industrial products the right to compete fairly in these countries. Naturally, the raw materials and markets of the colonies controlled by them will not be easily opened to the United States.

At this time, Woodrow. President Wilson couldn't help but feel a little angry. He recalled that when the Paris Peace Conference was being discussed at home, his vice president, Franklin Franklin, who had always been too close to the Chinese. Roosevelt once suggested.

While the peace conference is in full swing, the United States should pay attention to China's interests. As a result of the "color revolution" in Russia, Russia has lost the possibility of participating in the peace conference. Then, if in the future, if it can compete with the French and British governments, which led the Entente to victory over Germany, it will be the coordination and communication between the United States, China, and Japan, which is under the control of China.

Franklin. Roosevelt believed that only an international alliance built on this foundation was the prerequisite for stability and development.

Regrettably, Lloyd in the UK. George lobbied under Woodrow. President Wilson chose a different and extremely difficult path.