Truth be told, Churchill found that he and Baron Alexon still had a lot in common.

Moreover, he liked this baron. Baron Alexon is honest and never likes to hide anything, maybe this is the quality of a soldier?

They talked a lot, and not only about the war. History, economics, politics, everything they could think of was discussed.

But in the process, Churchill was thinking about a question:

Without the help of the United States, Britain could no longer continue the war on a large scale, but accepting defeat in this way was unacceptable to all Britons, including Churchill.

Even if Germany has already handed over an olive branch

So, in what kind of decent situation should the war end?

Churchill vaguely felt that Baron Alexon already had a solution, but he probably didn't want to say it so soon.

Churchill was not wrong on this point.

Wang Weiyi has a full grasp of how to end this situation

"Actually," Wang Weiyi suddenly changed his words: "I have just said that in the war between Germany and Britain, no matter who wins or loses, there is no winner. Mr. Prime Minister, have you ever thought that even if Britain were to win as it wished, what would Britain gain? Will the war drain each other's strengths, and victory will give Britain an empty shelf for the victors? Yes, you heard it right, Mr. Prime Minister, after the end of the First World War. There had been revolts in some colonies of the British Empire, albeit successfully suppressed, but for the traditional interests of the British Empire. A strong challenge has been formed. Britain's strength is being depleted, so should we make such a storm of challenges even more intense? ”

Colonies were always Britain's primary concern and fundamental interests, which underpinned the functioning of the entire empire.

After the end of the First World War, just as Wang Weiyi said, something very unpleasant happened in the colonies, especially in India, where calls for independence arose. Britain suppressed all revolts with a tough attitude. But the crisis has already loomed

What will happen if the war continues? Churchill was completely unable to answer this question.

"If Germany and Britain can guarantee some kind of peace, Germany is willing to do something for Britain," Wang Weiyi suddenly changed his words: "For example, to provide help to suppress all riots." In this regard, there are many things that can be cooperated between Germany and Great Britain, Mr. Prime Minister, you should know that Germany has historically. I wasn't very interested in the colony."

Churchill nodded involuntarily.

Ernst was absolutely right. Germany has always had the fewest colonies among the old European powers, and they don't seem to have much interest in owning colonies overseas.

So, is Marshal Ernst implying something?

Churchill was not entirely sure

"There's one more piece of information that I'd love to share with you." Wang Weiyi said lightly: "Japan is about to launch a surprise attack on the United States"

The hand holding the pipe suddenly stopped, and Churchill looked at Wang Weiyi in disbelief

Unbelievable, Japan is so crazy that it wants to take the initiative to attack the United States? At a time when a decisive breakthrough in the Chinese battlefield has been delayed, does Japan still want to go to war against the huge United States? Unbelievable. If this was true, was Baron Alexon willing to share such important information with the British?

Know the way. Once the United States entered the war, it would be very beneficial to Britain

"As I said, this time I came with the sincerity of peace." Wang Weiyi remained silent: "I am willing to tell you some information we have, and I am not afraid that you will use this information." Mr. Prime Minister, let's assume that this information is true, how do you think the United States will react? ”

"He will provoke a behemoth" Churchill's answer did not hesitate: "The United States will not hesitate to declare war, Japan will be completely dragged into a war that cannot be won, and the most benefited will be the Allies, etc."

Churchill's gaze suddenly fell on Wang Weiyi: "Baron Alexon, isn't Germany ready to seize this opportunity?" Or will Germany also benefit from this war? ”

"We all benefit." Wang Weiyi smiled: "Mr. Prime Minister, what an interesting thing." The economic situation in the United States is very bad, and they urgently need a war to divert their attention from the country. What about the UK? After the German attack on Britain ceases, Britain can regain your traditional interests in the Far East. As for Germany, I think we can also get a piece of the pie, of course, I don't mean in Asia, but the behemoth we are fighting with! ”

The behemoth we're fighting:

- Russia!

Churchill understood in an instant what Baron Alexon meant

It seems that Germany is really ready to use the entire focus of its operations on the Russians. If all goes well, then Britain can get a respite. Regain its strength in Asia.

Until now, however, Churchill had not been entirely sure of the sincerity of the German side and the correctness of the information brought by Baron Alexon.

Could it really be that Japan would be crazy enough to attack the United States?

"Tell me, Baron." Churchill said slowly: "If I accept your offer of peace, what can we do together?" I have to tell you that there are a lot of problems that we need to solve. First question, are you going to sign any peace agreement with us? ”

"I don't think there's anything to sign." Wang Weiyi's answer was unexpected: "There are too many and complicated discussions on the agreement, which will delay a lot of time." The two sides should cease all wars and confrontations, stabilize the front in their existing positions, and refrain from launching new offensives or new provocations. In each of the confrontation battlefields, retreat 3 kilometers from each other to form a buffer zone in them, which must be made clear to the senior commanders on the front line"

Churchill nodded slightly, and that was exactly what bothered him

Now in Britain, the call for an armistice is very loud, and it is strange that the English, who have always been arrogant, have a good impression of the Germans because of the presence of Baron Alexon.

This was completely unthinkable before

But, in the same way, a large part of the population continued to maintain a strong hostility towards Germany, firmly believing that the war must be fought to the end, even if it destroyed the interests of Britain as a whole.

This mentality is very strange, and it is entirely due to the traditional superiority of a traditional British, who are never willing to bow their once high heads in the face of any force.

As the prime minister of a country, although Churchill has shown his toughest attitude on various occasions, he knows what kind of choice is the most correct in the current situation

A formal peace agreement with Germany would provoke the strongest opposition in Britain under the present circumstances, which Churchill would last want.

Stopping without an agreement seems like a good idea

"When the truce is a reality, with the passage of time and the change of the tide of the war, even those who oppose it can no longer stop the coming of peace, the agreement we need will naturally emerge." As if seeing through what Churchill was thinking, Wang Weiyi said slowly: "Therefore, our current verbal agreement will be regarded as a 'gentleman's agreement'."

These words struck Churchill's heart.

"A gentleman's agreement"? It was a pretty good proposition, and it will even go down in the history books, and many years later there will still be references to such a "gentleman's agreement"—a negotiation that changed the war.

And the people who created this agreement - Churchill and Ernst!

"There's a lot going on here, and I have to think about it and ask for some people's opinions." Churchill did not immediately state his attitude: "In a few days or so, I will give you the answer you want." ”

"I'll be patient in the UK." Wang Weiyi didn't seem in a hurry: "So, I think it's time for us to discuss another issue that Britain is concerned about, France?" ”

A smile appeared on Churchill's lips: "Mr. Baron, you are really a very smart person. Well, since you've been the first to bring it up, let's talk about France. The Free French movement is still in London, are you ready to negotiate with them on the French question? ”

"Without preparation, I will not negotiate with any of the rebels." Wang Weiyi's answer was very tough, but then he added: "But I can not launch a new attack on the other two-fifths of French land." ”

Churchill was stunned, then understood.

The Vichy government currently controlled three-fifths of France, and the French resistance probably held less than two-fifths, and under strong German pressure, even those two-fifths might not be able to be kept.

Moreover, these resistance groups are full of factions and strife, and the bureaucracy seriously hinders the development of the resistance. If Germany could really stop the offensive, it would be pretty much a good one—for the French Resistance.

Churchill was about to say something when his assistant hurried in and put a telegram in his hand. Churchill looked solemn after reading it, he took a deep breath, and then said word by word:

"Baron Alexon, exactly as you said, the Japanese raided Pearl Harbor!" (To be continued......)