"Ladies and gentlemen, let's stop here for today's meeting. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoAs for everyone's suggestions, I'll think about it. Prime Minister Asquith said with a tired face. It is obviously impossible to make such a major decision on the fate of the country at once. Especially the current situation, which is very unfavorable for them, and it is very likely that they will lose the war.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." The rest of the cabinet spoke, and everyone got up and prepared to leave.

"Churchill and Edward stay!" Prime Minister Asquith said.

Admiral Chancellor Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary Edward? Sir Gray was stunned for a moment, then nodded. They knew that Prime Minister Asquith had left them behind and that he must have something important to discuss with them.

After everyone left, Asquith headed the same Churchill and Edward? Sir Grey also left the conference room and went directly to the Prime Minister's office.

"If we sue for peace with the Germans, how likely is it to preserve the fundamental interests of the British Empire?" Prime Minister Asquith asked directly.

Churchill and Edward? Sir Grey knew that if the Germans' conditions were not too harsh, Prime Minister Asquith would probably really sue for peace. After all, the chances of winning this war are already very small, and even, there is a high probability that they will lose the war. Once the war is lost, the British Empire is completely finished. It is better to make peace now, in this case, you may be able to pay a little less loss.

As for the fundamental interests of the British Empire, apart from the homeland, I am afraid that there is only India. In other words, if the British Empire had lost everything else in the war, even if only mainland China and India remained, they could still quickly regain their strength and become a great power. India has a large population and abundant resources. More importantly, the Indians had been tamed by the British. Therefore, they can exploit and oppress India at will, and plunder huge wealth from India. However, if you change places, I am afraid that it will not work.

It's just that everyone knows the wealth of India and the temperament of the Indians, which makes all countries covet India. If it was said that because of the strong strength of the British Empire, everyone did not dare to act rashly. So, after Germany takes Britain down this time, will it leave India for Britain again, so that they have a chance to rise again? That's obviously impossible.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I am afraid we will not be able to protect India. The Germans will definitely ask us to cede India to them. Even, all the overseas colonies, not much. The appetite of the Germans is probably bigger than we think. Aren't they trying to challenge our hegemony for the sake of our overseas colonies? "Edward? Sir Grey said.

Prime Minister Asquith nodded, if it were him, I am afraid that he would not hesitate to snatch India from the hands of the British. Without India, Britain's foundations were undoubtedly shaken. It is impossible to pose another threat to Germany in the future.

"Now we are not defeated after all, and the Germans, although they have gained the advantage, have not yet won after all. If we negotiate with them, we may be able to keep India. Prime Minister Asquith said.

Edward? Sir Grey nodded, but he had to admit that the odds were very, very small.

"Then let's get in touch with the Germans. If they agreed to an armistice, the British Empire could give them both colonies in Africa and the Middle East. In addition, in terms of war reparations, it can also be properly considered and given 100 million pounds. Such conditions are not bad. If the Germans could agree, it would also be very beneficial to them. Prime Minister Asquith said.

Although, the price to pay is not small. However, for the UK, this is not a nerve-wracking loss. As long as they dive in and develop for a while, their national strength will be able to recover and they will have the strength to confront Germany again.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister, I will arrange it." Edward? Sir Grey said.

Prime Minister Asquith nodded and looked at Churchill.

"If we let go and fight the Germans, what are our chances of winning?" Prime Minister Asquith asked. Although, in his heart, he was already inclined to make peace with the Germans. However, he still did not give up on the victory. If you can win, it will be the best. In that case, the British Empire would not only be able to preserve these existing interests, but at the same time be able to slaughter the Germans with a knife and cut off a large piece of fat. The losses incurred in the war can almost be compensated. Of course, Prime Minister Asquith also knows that the odds are very small.

"After the prime minister was cut, it may be very difficult to win against the Germans. Unless, in a naval battle, God is on our side. Otherwise, it will be very difficult for us to win against them. There was a fundamental mistake in the design of our warships, which made our warships much inferior in performance to the Germans. As a result, we are still in a very likely position to be at a disadvantage in naval warfare. Of course, there are many factors that determine the outcome of the sea, and this is not the only aspect. For example, if we are lucky in a naval battle, we have a chance to win. Churchill explained.

Prime Minister Asquith nodded, although Churchill did not say it explicitly, he knew that in reality, the chances of victory for the British Navy were very small. So much so that Churchill could only put his hope on illusory luck. It was obviously unrealistic to expect Britain to have better luck in the naval battle and thus defeat the German navy.

"If we lose, the British Empire will be finished." Prime Minister Asquith said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister. If we were to lose, we would have to accede to the harshest conditions of the Germans, or even let them be slaughtered. If we reject them, the Germans will even land on our soil and plunge the whole country into war. When the time comes, our country will be ruined. Churchill said.

Prime Minister Asquith's face couldn't help but become even more ugly. As Prime Minister of the British Empire, the de facto leader of the country, he certainly did not want to see that day coming.

"Edward, I authorize you to negotiate with the Germans. If the conditions of the Germans were not harsh, then end the war. Prime Minister Asquith said.

"Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister." Edward? Sir Gray nodded.

"Churchill, if diplomatic negotiations fail, then we have only one way to go." Prime Minister Asquith continued.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I will do my best to win!" Churchill said.