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The Palace of Versailles is located on the north side of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in the center of Paris. It is a two-story building made of large stone blocks. The two symmetrical wings on either side of the main building are two platforms, with a garden in the middle, and the exterior is simple and dignified. At the back of the palace is a quiet and beautiful large garden.
Inside the Élysée Palace, it is magnificent and splendid. The walls of each living room are decorated with gilded wood, displaying famous oil paintings or exquisite tapestries, and surrounded by gilded carved furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries. The halls exhibit precious artworks, shimmering clocks, and large chandeliers, resembling a museum, and the presidential palace is located here.
The second floor houses the president's office and living area, while the ground floor's various living rooms are used as meeting rooms, reception rooms, or banquet halls. The interior décor still maintains an ancient appearance. The reception hall is in the main building, with the palace entrance in the center, where the president welcomes distinguished guests from various countries.
The head of state of France sometimes holds grand banquets in the East Garden of the Festival Hall to welcome distinguished guests from abroad.
After the election of a new head of state, an inauguration ceremony is held in the Festival Hall. Every year, New Year greetings from diplomatic missions are also received here.
Today, the Élysée Palace welcomed a special guest, as President Dumérol and Marshal Pétain personally came to greet their visitor, who was Miles Miller, the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party.
Originally, according to Miller's status, he wouldn't be able to meet the two big shots in front of him. However, after he explained his purpose, this news quickly reached the ears of the President of France, leading to the current meeting. "Are you suggesting that we, France, send troops to help suppress the domestic National Socialism revolution?"
"President Du Melo squinted and asked, 'Yes, respected President Du Melo, the red forces in Germany are growing stronger day by day. It is impossible to suppress them with the current government. We must have France's help to save the German people from the fire and water.' Miles' mention of the people naturally did not refer to the lower class he looked down upon, but rather to the bourgeois class."
"This is impossible. We recently signed the Treaty of Locarno, which declares respect for the current borders of Western Europe and prohibits the arbitrary use of military force to invade other countries. Sending troops to Germany would put us at a disadvantage in public opinion. Moreover, we did not gain any benefits from our last military intervention in the Ruhr."
President Dumelo firmly rejected the idea. The failure of the previous adventurous action had led to severe criticism against him domestically, and his party's seats in parliament were also declining. He now just wanted to complete his term peacefully.
Miles knew that these "peaceful" influenced French people must be cautious, so he threw out his own chips.
"Don't rush to reject me, Mr. President Dumiro, you might as well see what you can get from this action first."
"What can France get?"
"As long as your country helps we and the Social Democratic Party to suppress the domestic ethnic group and its supporters from the Labour Party, after we come to power in the next election and form a cabinet, we will pass a resolution in Congress to permanently cede the Saar and Ruhr regions to the French people. In addition, we are willing to immediately fulfill Germany's obligations to pay reparations to France as stipulated in the Treaty of Versailles."
Miles felt a twinge of pain, knowing that ceding Ruhr was not too bad for him, considering that his assets in that area had been almost completely looted by the ethnic group and the Labour Party.
However, the compensation must come from the bourgeoisie's own assets. Relying solely on the exploitation of the German proletariat, they cannot afford such a large sum of compensation. But thinking of the terrifying methods of the ethnic group and the Labour Party, Mayer still decided to make a bold decision. Even if he lost his property and his life, he could still be elected. Hearing this earth-shattering statement, Dumeiro and Bedang looked at each other in shock, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.
Is this guy from the Social Democratic Party crazy? How dare he sign such a treacherous treaty. This treaty is no less humiliating for Germany than the Treaty of Versailles, and the Ruhr is a major industrial center for Germany. If it's ceded to France, it will deal a devastating blow to Germany's economy, just like the inflation in 1923. But what does this have to do with Duménil? Anyway, the treaty was demanded by Mayr, so the Germans can't blame him.
Thinking of this, President Du Melo immediately put on a standard smile and said, "I believe Mr. Miles's request is very reasonable. We need to carefully study the specific treaty issues."
"It is the French Army's undeniable responsibility to help Germany combat red extremism to prevent its spread in Germany. It is necessary for us to immediately crack down on the red elements within Germany."
Seeing the President's attitude, Pétain immediately expressed his stance. For the military, having a war to fight is naturally excellent, especially since the opponent is very weak, making it a surefire profit.
...
British Embassy in Germany
Strasser is having afternoon tea with Count Austen Chamberlain. The "Sleeping Red Tea" that Strasser had someone bring over from Japan indeed has a unique flavor, capturing the heart of the ambassador.
So Chamberlain applied to stay in Berlin, hoping to ask Strasser for this delicious tea.
"Gregor, I really didn't expect that, besides British black tea, Japanese black tea is also so tasty. It seems I was quite ignorant before," Austin remarked as he took a sip from his teacup, expressing his admiration.
Strasser rubbed his nose.
To be honest, he initially just had a stroke of luck when he asked someone to buy tea in Japan, not expecting that this brand actually existed. It can only be said that the emergence of certain things is not entirely without reason.
"So, Count Austin, did you take in what I just said?"
Looking at Chamberlain in front of him, who wore a look of enjoyment, Strasser felt three black lines appear on his forehead. What he had just said would have been shocking to most people, yet Chamberlain showed no reaction at all.
"Of course I heard you; I'm not deaf," Chamberlain replied leisurely as he placed his teacup on the table and wiped his mouth with a napkin. British gentlemen always exuded such elegance.
"You just want to say that your ethnic group and the Labour Party are not on the same side, right? You practice socialism, not communism, correct?"
Looking at Strasser, who was nodding like a chick pecking at rice, Chamberlain wore a look of disdain.
"Do you think I'm a fool? You ethnic group and the Labour Party's actions in the Ruhr believe we can't see them?"
"You confiscated all the large enterprises and factories, then let the Krupp Company take over, and subsequently announced that these enterprises had merged with the Krupp Company. This has caused great concern among us in the parliament; we feel that you are akin to the Soviet Union."
"Mr. Austin, please let me explain..."
Strasser wanted to argue further but was immediately interrupted by Chamberlain.
"But there is one thing you did very wisely, Gregor. You didn't touch any foreign enterprises; the ones that were hit are all domestic companies. Since it hasn't affected our interests in the UK, what do we care about the lives of Germans?"
Hearing this, Strasser felt a spark of hope ignite within him as he looked at Viscount Chamberlain with a face full of expectation.
"So the UK shouldn't treat us like the Soviet Union, right?" Looking at the pale-faced Strasser, Chamberlain chuckled. "Don't worry, I was just joking. Since your ethnic group and the Labour Party haven't threatened our interests, we have no reason to interfere with you. Besides, we still need Germany to balance France."
Speaking of this, Viscount Chamberlain looked around and lowered his voice, saying, "As long as it is beneficial to the British Empire, any country can cooperate, even the Soviet Union, do you understand?"
After stepping out of the British Embassy, Strasser let out a long sigh. The ingratiating expression on his face disappeared, and he returned to his original confident demeanor.
Miles's actions were detected from the very beginning by Heydrich's undercover agent, which is why Strasser hurriedly sought out the British people. He needed to ascertain the British stance on the ethnic group and the Labour Party.
After all, unlike the Soviet Union, Germany used to be a developed capitalist country and did not need to complete primitive accumulation by confiscating the assets of foreign enterprises. This is also one of the reasons why the UK's attitude towards Germany is different. Now, it only needs to be vigilant against the threat from France. "One day, I will make Germany's diplomats no longer need to bow and scrape in front of any country or anyone."
Strasser clenched his fist and silently vowed.
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