When Germany is taking stock of victory and the United States is taking stock of how many assets it has, the British Empire can only take stock of how many ways it has left.

On April 30, on a tragic and stormy night, Aiden and Attley secretly visited Buckingham Palace.

"Your Majesty, we have defeated this war and have almost no chance. The essence of the Royal Navy has been destroyed, leaving only 9 destroyers and officers and soldiers with many casualties. Although there are still several main battleships in the country, it is very difficult to form a fleet." Attley carefully used the words, "In addition, the German army bombed for several days, with foreign aid materials cut off, and food can still be supported, but the oil stock can last for up to 3 months, and it can be supported for 6 months under special control. No matter how we struggle in 6 months, the military machine will not be able to start."

George VI nodded. He already knew the news. Churchill made a relevant report at the Congressional Inquiry Meeting today during the day. Although the Prime Minister continued to call for "resistance to the end" and "local decisive battle", everyone thought he was unable to do so and could not continue. Many members of parliament wanted to promote the re-election of the cabinet, but were persuaded by others because there was no suitable candidate at the moment, especially there was no suitable way out. Rampantly falling down just cut off his own life.

"I already know about the Royal Navy, are you going to surrender?"

"It's not surrender." Hearing George VI's words, Aiden jumped up as if he was stung, "It's negotiating a truce with the Germans."

"Is it my brother who presided over it? What price does Great Britain pay for the armistice?" George VI asked sadly, "Does I need to hang me?"

"No, no, your Majesty, you are too worried. The Germans do not have this requirement."

"Then, do I want me to abdicate?" George VI immediately said, "For my brother? I can agree now. This position is his. I will give you the abdication edict later."

"No, no, that's not the case."

"You want me to preside over the surrender? Or to put it in a better way, the armistice?" George VI said embarrassedly, "I have delivered a speech on fighting the Germans to the end. It is not good to face them like this, and I am sorry for the people who support me. And you know, the Prime Minister is a very stubborn and tough person. He was deeply dissatisfied with his brother's presidency of the negotiations. He once said that he wanted to assassinate him, and I stopped him. I don't think he would agree that I would preside over the armistice negotiations."

Aiden and Attlee were deeply shocked when they heard this. They thought they were very familiar with Churchill, but judging from the king's words, their understanding of the fat man's toughness seemed to be insufficient. The two looked at each other and nodded to increase their vigilance against Fat Man Qiu's anxiousness.

"The news from Berlin is that the Germans suggest you go to Canada."

"Canada?" George VI stood up in surprise, paced back and forth for two rounds, and asked hesitantly, "What does this mean? Although Canada still has the sign of the dominant, everyone knows that the control and interference of Americans are becoming more and more obvious now. Even if I am a short king, it will not change anything, and it will not strengthen British-Canada relations, but will worsen British-American relations."

"This is Hitler's idea, and he believes that Canada should not be controlled by the United States. Instead of letting this territory fall into the hands of Americans, it is better to stay within the framework of Great Britain."

"I also want Canada to stay here in Great Britain." George VI smiled bitterly, "But are you asking too much about me? How can I be alone? I don't think I have such ability."

"No!" Aiden said, "You are not going alone, but a bunch of people. You can even take some of the army and supporters away. As for the Prime Minister, if he can be more pragmatic, we hope he can go together.

George VI was shocked: "Why are you paying a lot of money? No, no, I don't need such an arrangement. My personal gains and losses are insignificant. The less sin you suffer in Great Britain, the better."

"Yesterday, Black Cat went to Berlin, and Hitler met with him personally. This is the news sent by secret channels today. It is indeed what Hitler himself means."

Several countries have matched London and Berlin, including Sweden, Switzerland and other diplomatic ambassadors, have played various roles.

"Black Cat?" This was the first time George VI heard the nickname. After thinking about it, he guessed, "My brother?"

Aiden pondered for a moment and admitted, "Yes, he and his wife are in Berlin."

"Hitler's brain is broken? I'll take people to Canada to form an exile government to continue to resist him?" George VI shook his head, "There must be a conspiracy. I can't see that you are all politicians with rich political experience. Please tell me honestly, what does this mean?"

Aiden and Attley told George VI the logic of "one British, two systems, one British, and each British are all in each form" and added: "The Prime Minister once proposed at the cabinet meeting that he would find a way to go to Canada or South Africa to continue to resist and join the Allied camp, so that if one day the Americans win, Canada can accept all the legacy of the British Empire. This is a consideration from our side, while Germany hopes to reduce the opposition resistance of the British local government in the future. If all opponents go to Canada, it will be much easier to integrate the new government. Berlin proposed that not only opponents of the new government can leave, but other representatives of the exiled governments in Europe in London can leave if they want to leave. Even Hitler himself was happy to see it."

"Okay, I don't understand such a complicated thing, I'll talk about it later..." George VI sighed, "What price does the truce require us to pay? How much land should we cut? How much money should we pay? What rights will we lose?"

"If you cede the land, the colony..."

George VI waved his hand: "The colony needs no need to be said, it will definitely not be preserved. I am asking about the local area."

"Indigenous, Northern Ireland..."

George VI was shocked: "The Germans want Northern Ireland?"

"Hitler doesn't want it. He is trying to win over the Irish people and demand that Northern Ireland hold a referendum on independence in the future."

"This is finally an excuse to split our country..." George VI sneered, "What else?"

"Germany has no territorial claim for us, and France proposes that the Channel Islands belong to them."

The Channel Islands are mainly the Jersey administrative region, which belongs to the British overseas territory rather than the local area. They are very close to the French coastline on the map. They were left to Britain after the conquest of the Duke of Norman. France claimed that "this part of the islands are naturally affiliated with France." In addition, Britain and France declared war with each other, and Germany took Alsace and Lorraine back from France. It was reasonable to give France some compensation. The Betton government proposed that although the Channel Islands were small, they finally expanded their territory.

George VI was so angry that he was tiring: "Even the French came to take advantage of the situation."

"The French say this is the price of our treacherous crossbows."

George VI sighed deeply: This is Churchill’s fault again, and no one can get rid of it.

"What else?"

"The other part of the territory is not involved, at least it has not been mentioned now." Aiden thought for a while and added with a strange look, "By the way, Germany agreed to regard Newfoundland as the land of Great Britain. In the future, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland may be changed to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Newfoundland. As for whether it can actually control it, I will talk about it."

When George VI heard that he did not involve other territories, he breathed a sigh of relief. The Channel Islands were not a big problem. Northern Ireland was a little difficult to deal with. Fortunately, there was a referendum procedure, which was not impossible to remedy. Didn’t Saar District finally return to Germany when it held a referendum? As for Newfoundland, it was probably the Germans who wished it, but he was happy to see it. Without Ireland, he guaranteed that Newfoundland would be fine. At least the latter is much larger. Now no one knows that Hoffman is ill-intentioned and is planning to use this arrangement and reason to place missiles, bombers and armored divisions in Newfoundland in the future and set up a musket that would hold the US imperial forehead. However, the United States will definitely not give up and swallow this bitter fruit, and there will be some competition.

"Where is the compensation?"

"The specific amount of compensation is not mentioned. Civil and private industries that may be confiscated by us need compensation. Germany will give up the inter-state compensation claim and promise to coordinate the state compensation claims of other countries (mainly France and Italy). However, the warships and active-duty warships we are building on the ship platform must be given to the Germans like the French. Although the other party promises to return it after the war if there is no loss, they will not compensate if there is any loss."

"It doesn't matter if you don't have it yet, it's all that's the financial situation anyway." George VI took a deep breath, "You can tell me what other conditions there are."

There are 27 terms of peace talks with the UK, and 124 items. In addition to the relevant territorial parts, the others mainly include:

1. National defense is reduced. The existing British army is accelerating demobilization, and the British Isles Standing Army is controlled within 300,000. All the entire group must sworn allegiance to Edward VIII again. All excess military supplies outside the above-mentioned organization will be handed over to Germany as compensation. As compensation, the German side provides 1 million tons of food, necessary oil and other urgently needed daily necessities;

2. Military stationing. During the war, the Axis (mainly the German army) will not exceed 150,000 troops in the UK, and the relevant expenses will be borne by the British side. After the war is over, the Axis will discuss retreat matters; the Axis will use the ports, airports, camps and related military facilities of the British land and its colonies and overseas territories. The British side will provide convenience during use, but all costs will be borne by themselves;

3. Political adjustment. The newly formed British government should issue a declaration to join the axis, and it is advisable to declare war on the United States. If you follow Germany to declare war, the scale of the standing army can be expanded to 500,000. Consider seeking some colonies for Britain in South America. In addition, India will also coordinate with Japan as much as possible.

4. Comprehensive cooperation. During the war, Germany guaranteed that Britain would obtain various industrial raw materials and daily necessities at fair prices. Britain would include it in the axial unified production system and participate in the division of labor and cooperation of major projects. After the war, Britain joined the EU and agreed to implement a unified currency and economic system across Europe to achieve the free circulation of various production factors. Germany promised to give Britain a permanent membership status.
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