Britain could not maintain its interests in the world on its own, and the final defeat in the First World War made its suzerainty in jeopardy, first and foremost the problems of Australia and Ireland becoming more and more prominent. And the Indian "crown" has also been cast an unfavorable shadow, and the native people who are clamoring for power have made the British back down, and maybe one day they will say goodbye to the Indian Ocean.

In fact, the Anglo-French issue is far more complex and acute than the Anglo-German issue, but it is a pity that since Wilhelm II came to power, I don't know what kind of mentality, the British have always been unable to get along with their "relatives".

After Eric took charge of the federal government, Germany quickly adjusted its diplomatic strategy, and any contradiction between Britain and France could become an opportunity to be exploited, especially when dealing with foreign affairs with the United States.

The same is true when dealing with the foreign affairs of Britain, France, the Soviets, Norway, and other countries, and Germany will try its best to hide its "aggressive" image and maintain a polite appearance, which is a skill that France cannot learn if it wants to.

The successful conclusion of the Italian question was the fruit of the strong diplomatic strategy of the Eric government, and the British Empire, even with a powerful naval secretary like Churchill, could not change the importance that the entire cabinet attached to Anglo-German relations.

After all, Britain needed Germany's help to suppress France and withstand the Soviets. This is to be used, but also to be valued, as long as it is beneficial to himself, Eric does not feel that he has lost face.

In the final analysis, Britain was not afraid of the Soviets, but of the political ideas it advocated, and the seizure of power by industrial workers made the British royal family panic, and both powerful ministers and giant businessmen could not accept it, and exclusion and suppression were inevitable.

France also strongly resisted the Soviet Union, and the ideological contradictions between the two countries were not as indifferent as they seemed on paper, but a real struggle for power on two levels. Unlike the British, France has no gains or losses of individual rights and interests, only the self-protection of the capitalist world and the conflict of faith.

Many "descendants" like Eric are very unable to understand why the post-World War I Soviets were isolated and even demonized by the Western world, not because this regime rose above the body of the late "European policeman", but because its unique political contagion was able to quickly integrate the people at the bottom of society and form a powerful force, like a raging tide, like a burning fire, mercilessly devouring the old system.

With this already terrifying large body, coupled with a brilliant leadership, better governance efficiency than before, and a call for appeal, it becomes a matter of course to be afraid.

Chancellor Lloyd George was finally given the opportunity to make a transatlantic phone call to the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. After listening to Eric's greetings and military views, Lloyd George smiled and said: "Mr. President's opinion is so unique that it makes it impossible for the surrounding countries to catch up with yours, but it does not surprise me. ”

"Mr. Prime Minister, you are polite, Germany has always attached importance to its friendship with your country, and in line with the goal of mutual benefit and win-win results, Germany must grow up on its own and cannot drag its friends back, especially in the interests of the North Atlantic, Britain also needs to have Germany's strong cooperation, do you say yes?" Eric does not deny that Lloyd's careful thinking has been seen through, and the wise man does not speak darkly, and when it comes to senior leaders like Lloyd George, Eric can only frankly say what he needs.

"With all due respect, Mr. President did not fully consider the difficulties of Britain on the issue of the development of your country's navy, and only cared about his own development, but put his friends on the stove for barbecue, I wonder how Mr. President let this farce end?" Lloyd George asked with a smile, indicating that Britain could consider making some concessions, on the condition that Germany would immediately give the Entente a written plea, or that it would accept it as soon as it was pleased.

Lloyd George's approach was clearly an attempt to shift the blame for the loss of German military control to the outside world. Destroyers with a displacement of more than 3,500 tons, cruisers with a tonnage of nearly 20,000 tons, how much do you want to build battleships? Want to start a naval race again and drag everyone down?

Britain could no longer afford it, and although the post-war economy benefited from German fringe benefits, Britain did not want to waste human and material resources again. If Germany does not heed Britain's advice, it will have to put pressure on the international community.

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency the Prime Minister, but I don't think it's a farce, on the contrary, Germany wants to be a responsible country and fulfil its international obligations." Instead of being refuted by Lloyd George, Eric asked rhetorically: "Australia is being bullied by its neighbors, will the Prime Minister ignore it?" ”

"Of course not, Mr. President, the authority of the British Empire cannot be challenged, and no one can shake it." Lloyd George's political stance was firm, especially as Australia itself began to sort out its own home stove, and British prestige must be ensured.

Eric smiled and said, "Mr. Prime Minister is really quick to talk, and he doesn't hide his words, I already knew that this would be the answer." Then he said very lightly: "For the same reason, Turkey is being invaded by its strong neighbor Greece, and Germany will not sit idly by." ”

Lloyd George looked into the microphone and shook his head slightly, in fact he had already guessed that Eric would answer like this.

"The Greek-Turkish war has indeed affected the original intention of world peace and development, but there is a reason for it, as a country with diplomatic relations, Britain also has an unshirkable responsibility, but I wonder if Mr. President wants to be a mediator or is he ready to choose a side?" Lloyd George's deep meaning is that I, Britain, will intervene in this matter, you Germany should rest, you need the work of the navy, you don't have to worry about a land country, even if you worry about it, it's just a blind worry.

The conversation had been long, but the two did not seem to be able to convince each other, and at this point, Eric had to find something to do, and tried to block Lloyd George as much as possible: "As for the question of the raw materials of rubber, Siam has not given Germany a satisfactory answer, but this is what Mr. Prime Minister personally promised, and his country's envoy is waiting for your country to deal with it, and I wonder if Mr. Prime Minister remembers it." Not long ago, there was another incident in which a Japanese army officer openly assaulted our ambassador to Siam, and the international public opinion was extremely great, and your country did not officially come forward to deal with it. I hope that Mr. Prime Minister will treat these two major events fairly out of the consideration of friends. ”

In fact, the development of the German Navy is already on the line, and it has to be sent, and it is inevitable to protect national interests, but the movement is so great that Mr. Churchill of the British Admiralty is clamoring that if Britain does not react, the German army will cross the English Channel and fight to Great Britain proper.

Churchill's statement is certainly not reliable, for the time being, Britain is still an invincible maritime power, and if the German navy can land on British soil, then this fleet is undoubtedly blown, at least for now. The British Home Fleet is not fixed and needs to deal with crises in the colonies around the world, but at the same time, it will try to maintain a force of around one million tons to defend the British Isles.

With such a huge tonnage navy, Germany may not be able to reach this level in 20 years. Even if money is not a problem, shipyards and slipways are not a problem, but ship commanders, grass-roots officers and men, and non-commissioned officers who support various technologies all need long-term training and training, and the design cycle, construction cycle, launching and outfitting, sea trials, and returning to the factory for fastening are not a one-time thing, and they are not as thrilling as other countries say.

Lloyd George was not worried that Germany would eat itself in one go, in other words, it was someone else's business, he was worried that it would trigger a new round of naval arms race in the world, and that Britain was too big to take care of it, so he was trying to avoid such a thing.

"Britain concedes another five percent in gross tonnage." Lloyd George closed his eyes and said "painfully": "The condition is that Germany needs to allocate more than half of its naval forces to the Mediterranean to assist the British Royal Navy in maintaining the calm of the waters." ”

This is the bottom line of Britain, and it will do its best to ensure absolute superiority in naval forces around the British mainland.

"Mr. Prime Minister, you can't help but be foolish, is it okay for the German Navy to grow to sixty percent of the total size of the British Royal Navy? I agree to have 40 percent of the mainland navy deployed in the Mediterranean, but 50 percent of the supplies will be paid for by the British. Eric also made a request, and the two sides were once again at a brief stalemate.

After a little argument, Lloyd George reluctantly relented, and the two sides finally verbally agreed that the total tonnage of the German navy would not exceed 60 percent of Britain's huge fleet, that Germany would deploy 60 percent of its warships in the Mediterranean, and that Britain would undertake 40 percent of the supply mission. Since then, Britain has once again conditionally ended the Anglo-German transoceanic diplomatic telephone talks because of its own selfish interests.

Lloyd George put down the microphone as a victor and announced the crucial negotiations to the London community at 10 Chinatown the next day. However, the British Admiralty and the Cabinet were locked in a verbal dispute as a result.