"Everyone, it is too early to prepare for peace talks with the Germany people. After all, once we have peace talks with the Germany people, with their greedy character, they will definitely take this opportunity to extort more benefits. By then, British Empire will definitely no longer exist." Churchill said.
The ministers all nodded, and they all believed that what Churchill said was right. However, if we don't compromise, will we just watch the flames of war burning in the British Empire's homeland? For them, this is undoubtedly an unacceptable result.
"Mr. Churchill, if the Germany people land on our homeland, what should we do?" Edward? Sir Gray asked.
"Sir, it will not be easy for the Germans to land on the British Empire's mainland. First, they need to defeat the British and French forces. Then, they need to cross the strait to attack the Empire's mainland. Although the German Army is the best in the world, the British and French coalition forces are not that easy to deal with. The number of expeditionary forces we have sent to the European continent has already increased. There are more than one million. The strength of the French Army has also expanded to more than two million. In this case, the total strength of the British and French armies is more than three million. The total strength of the German Army is probably not that large. Even if the Germans are far inferior to us, it will be difficult to defeat us," Churchill analyzed.
"Lord Haldane, is there a high chance that Anglo-French Allied Forces can withstand German military's attack?" Prime Minister Asquith asked.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, the French claim that they are 70% sure of resisting the German attack. But I think they are too optimistic. In my opinion, we are at most 50% sure of resisting the German attack. As Lord Churchill said, the Germans do not want to defeat us. Easy. After all, we have deployed heavy troops along the Marne River and built strong defenses. The quality of our soldiers is definitely not comparable to that of the Russians, so it is entirely possible for us to resist the German attack."
Prime Minister Asquith nodded and seemed to be analyzing if Anglo-French Allied Forces could withstand the attack of Germany people, then whether British Empire should ask for peace from Germany people. After all, summing up would not be of any benefit to the British Empire. Even if it's a tie, it's still the most advantageous!
"Prime Minister, what if Anglo-French Allied Forces can't resist the Germany people's attack? By then, the Germany people may have no chance of peace talks. They won't give it to us again. Every time we lose on the battlefield, the attitude of the Germany people will inevitably become stronger, and the price will be higher," Sir Edward Gray reminded.
Prime Minister Asquith was stunned for a moment, then nodded. Because he knew that Edward? Sir Gray was telling the truth. If the Germany people have clearly felt that victory is in sight, then they will definitely not pay attention to the British Empire's request for peace talks. After all, after defeating British Empire, British Empire will be like meat on the chopping board and allowed to be slaughtered by them. There is no need for them to engage in peace talks.
When Churchill saw Prime Minister Asquith's attitude, he still leaned towards peace talks, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to persuade.
"Prime Minister, Royal Navy failed in this battle. However, we have no chance." Churchill continued.
All eyes were focused on Churchill. Royal Navy has always been the backbone of the British Empire. If Royal Navy can win, then British Empire's homeland will at least be safe. Even, it is not impossible to win the war by killing Germany through other methods. However, didn't Royal Navy completely lose in this naval battle? What are they going to do to defeat the Germany people! This also makes some Cabinet Minister and even think that Churchill is simply bragging.
"Mr. Churchill, do you have any new plans? If Royal Navy can defeat Germany, that would be the best." Prime Minister Asquith said. Although, he also believes that the possibility of Churchill's success is very small. But he still had some expectations in his heart.
Churchill took a deep breath, and then said, "Prime Minister, Royal Navy, there are still 7 Battleship and one Battlecruiser. Although, these warships have been severely damaged. However, with the shipbuilding strength of the British Empire, it can be completed in at most two months. It's enough to repair these battleships. Even if they work in three shifts, one month will be enough. At that time, these battleships will attack the Germany people's maritime transportation lines, and fight against them, and return everything they have done to the British Empire people! This will undoubtedly greatly weaken the Germany people."
Prime Minister Asquith nodded, German homeland's lack of resources forced them to rely on overseas trade for a large amount of supplies. Therefore, British Empire wanted to use the navy to blockade Germany, and then drag Germany to death. But it is a pity that Royal Navy not only failed to complete this task, but actually got himself involved.
"I'm afraid this is not enough to defeat the Germany people, right? Once the Germany people dispatch a fleet to attack our Commerce Raider, we will not be their opponent at all. German Navy now has an absolute advantage." Minister of War Richard Haldan raised questions.
"Indeed, it is simply impossible to defeat Germany in this way. If you want to defeat the Germans, you must ultimately rely on a powerful navy. The warships we are building now require a large supply of supplies. However, the German blockade of us makes it difficult for our warships to be built on time The construction is completed. Therefore, we need to have another naval battle with the Germans, even if we lose both sides, we must break the German blockade. Only in this way can the strength of the Royal Navy be restored!
"However, the current Royal Navy simply does not have the strength to engage in a decisive battle with the Germany people." Edward Sir Gray also said.
Churchill nodded. "Indeed, Royal Navy suffered a lot this time. However, we can use other methods to restore Royal Navy's strength again. In this case, we will have enough strength to fight the second decisive battle with Germany. If we are lucky, victory is not impossible."