Reincarnated as Nikolai II

Chapter 179 Fruit or Seed (5)

When the United States officially declared war on the German Empire on April 6th.

"This is it, this is a proper war. Justice was indeed alive after all."

Churchill, leaning back in his chair with a cigar in his mouth, didn't hide his smile.

"Hehe, asking for an offensive to bring down Austria-Hungary? What about BEF numbers and such?"

Even though Rödiger cried out in Paris begging for an offensive, the Anglo-French alliance reduced their confrontation with Germany.

There were no more meaningless checks throughout winter, and the counteroffensive operation that was supposed to mobilize 850,000 infantry, the Nivelle Offensive, was canceled.

Though Russia's backlash is growing fierce, their screams sounded like sweet harmony to Churchill's ears.

"When did they meaninglessly bury our navy at the bottom of the North Sea, and now they ask for an offensive? These Tatars don't properly know their position."

This is truly turning the tide of war. A matter of superior and subordinate relationships, isn't it?

"The American Expeditionary Force, those AEF guys are coming. It means it's no longer just our war."

"Hmm, while it's good that victory seems certain, shouldn't we respond somewhat considering General Brusilov is currently conducting a general offensive?"

"Are they conducting offensives for our benefit? They're people who've fought for decades in the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Balkan Peninsula. They're trying to kill the Austro-Hungarian Empire to project power into the Balkans under the pretext of national self-determination."

Even Kitchener, who had to go to Petrograd twice to speak humbly, felt somewhat uncomfortable about the Nivelle Offensive's cancellation but didn't say anything particular.

In fact, he too was burdened by the massive BEF casualties in 1916.

"All American military observers have joined as active officers. Capable observers and staff like Major James L. Collins will accelerate AEF's actual deployment. Isn't that right, Lord Edward?"

"That goes without saying."

"How is Russia reacting?"

"Though Russian diplomatic lines have been burning lately... Well, they're managing to deflect well. We don't know about military matters, it's not our jurisdiction, let's talk again next time. These are the lines I live by."

"Hehe, they must be quite urgent."

What beautiful harmony this is. This is a coalition cabinet and this is an alliance.

America's participation held such great meaning for Britain.

No longer needing to speak humbly to Russia.

No pressure from France about insufficient troops.

No government shaking every time BEF decreases.

Because that New World should be able to replace the nomadic peoples.

When everyone was laughing together and talking about a rosy future for the first time in a while.

"...We've detected the Tsar sending a private telegram to the Kaiser."

Information breaking the mood was received.

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My explanation was simple.

Recommending surrender under the guise of greetings.

"Really? Is that really it?"

"Despite your rudeness, didn't I reveal the telegram contents in detail? I even shared Willy's brief rejection. Know that further questioning would be crossing a line."

Though I did it openly on purpose, seeing the ambassadors rush over and collapse, I newly realize how poorly telegrams maintain secrecy in this era.

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At first they probably came asking after only catching signals from military bases without knowing the contents, but their thoughts are obvious.

'They must have wondered if it was separate negotiations.'

But Willy and I have exchanged hundreds of telegrams before, except for the past three years, so there's nothing strange.@@@@