I Became a Plutocrat in World War I: Starting with Saving France Chapter 906: When Seeking Help, Show the Proper Attitude

As the eting just concluded, a group of kings and ministers surrounded Shire to express their desire to join the organization.

Everyone knew this coal and iron organization seed inconspicuous, but in reality, it was a strong backing, a very powerful backing.

Its military power was imnsely strong, capable of effortlessly defending against Germany and driving it out of the country. The combat power of the British Army was insignificant before it, and even the US Army was its student.

Even the so-called world’s best Royal Navy beca a target in front of its "torpedo planes."

What reason is there not to join?

All that needs to be paid is a part of the trade rights and control over coal and iron, and what can be gained is national security.

Greece and Belgium were the first to rush ahead.

Constantine I followed closely behind Shire, excitedly babbling, "I, no, Greece is willing to join this organization, Vice Admiral, can we submit the application now?"

"Of course." Shire nodded:

"The application form can be submitted to Pri Minister Clenceau."

"We may still need to discuss so issues."

"For example, the mission of this organization, the obligations and duties of each country, the powers that each country needs to grant, as well as the laws and the location of the offices."

In this regard, Clenceau is an expert, and Shire believes he can handle it.

Constantine I imdiately responded, "The location should be Paris, I believe Paris is the most suitable."

Then he turned his head to ask those around him, "What do you all think?"

Everyone echoed:

"Yes, of course."

"I agree."

"It should be in Paris, where this organization originated, marking a great beginning."

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Albert I stepped forward and asked, "Can Belgium join, Vice Admiral?"

Shire laughed, "Of course, Your Majesty, I rember I own many shares of coal mines and iron mines in Belgium, even if Belgium doesn’t want to join, I might have to bring him in!"

The crowd burst into laughter.

Albert I’s face unconsciously flushed with pride, becoming more convinced that his prior decision was correct: binding Shire with quality assets, while Shire ensures Belgium’s safety, he also returns significant political and economic rewards.

It seed like a worthwhile deal no matter how you look at it.

Others had a sowhat envious look on their faces, with a hint of jealousy in their glances at Albert I.

They thought, "What a lucky guy, Albert I placed his bet correctly, having Shire is enough for him to enjoy a lifeti, even the next generation."

Next ca Holland, Romania, and Italy.

They were either in need of Shire’s support in the war, or they were under enormous war pressure, desperate to "pick the right side" to avoid being affected.

"Italy hopes to join this organization, Vice Admiral." Cadorna was sowhat worried, "Do we et the criteria to join?"

As Cadorna said this, Queen Mary and Ferdinand I on the other side also looked at Shire with so tension.

Romania and Italy had the sa concerns, although they were mbers of the Allies, they participated in the war for their own interests, essentially as "speculators" in the war.

Romania was for "Transylvania."

Italy aid for territories such as Croatia, Slovenia, Albania, and moreover, they demanded German colonies and the Adriatic Sea, all while actively engaging in war.

This obviously didn’t fit the peace principles advocated by Shire in forming this organization.

"Of course, Chief of General Staff." Shire paused, saying to Cadorna, "But I must emphasize that this organization will not recognize treaties you’ve signed with other countries, or even with France."

Again, this was a check on Britain, with Shire telling everyone not to pass the treaties that you signed with Britain to France or hope the organization would support these treaties.

"Certainly." Cadorna secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At that mont, his only hope was to secure Italy, no longer daring to dream of those territories promised by the British.

Queen Mary and Ferdinand I exchanged glances, the tense expressions on their faces relaxed significantly.

If Italy could join, Romania would not have a problem.

Queen Wilhelmina pushed forward a bit in the crowd, "Vice Admiral, how soon do you think this organization can take shape?"

She hoped for as soon as possible, under the pressure of England, France, and Germany, Holland was on the verge of collapse.

More importantly, the closer the war ended, the greater the danger for Holland. She worried Germany might attack Holland out of desperation.

"I’m not sure, Your Majesty." Shire answered, "It depends on the efficiency of the French Governnt and..."

Shire glanced at both sides, "the degree of cooperation from all of us."

Everyone responded one after another:

"We will cooperate fully, Vice Admiral."

"This is a great plan, it’s very aningful."

"We will form a delegation, and in two days it can be in Paris to assist your country in dealing with related matters!"

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At this ti, an aide ca forward to report to Shire, "Vice Admiral, the British Minister of Military Supplies and the US Secretary of War wish to speak with you, they are waiting in the reception room."

Shire chuckled gently, the arrogant Minister of Military Supplies, even at this point, was still posing as the world’s foremost power.

Shire decided to give the Minister of Military Supplies a warning, spreading his hands, "We are all here, why doesn’t he join us?"

A round of knowing chuckles erupted around.

Shire’s move wasn’t impulsive, he was using his actions to show everyone that he wouldn’t engage in secret dealings with Britain or the United States. The organization would ensure fairness and justice under the guidance of France, reassuring everyone to join.

On the other hand, Shire knew very clearly that conflicts between France and Anglo-Arica were inevitable; their interests differed, and no amount of reconciliation would help.

Moreover, it was Britain that was about to be isolated, and it was the Minister of Military Supplies who needed to et Shire. Shire believed that when one asks a favor, they should exhibit the deanor of soone seeking help, for it is a matter of courtesy.

Albert I jested, "Looks like soone doesn’t quite want this peace organization to be established!"

"Of course." Constantine I added, "because they are precisely the unstable elent."

Constantine I was actively highlighting the "unreasonable" actions of Britain in Greece so that when the peace organization was established, it would imdiately assist Greece in resolving the troubling issues.

The Queen of the Netherlands, Wilhelmina, who had been in power for many years, posed a sharp question, "Vice Admiral, if Britain proposed to join this organization, would you agree?"

Instantly, the focus concentrated on Shire once again.

Britain was the main source of disorder; would letting it join destroy the fairness of the organization?

Shire didn’t shy away, "Gentlen, precisely because of this, we should let Britain join. What do you all think?"

Everyone suddenly understood.

Yes, only by Britain joining this peace organization would it be able to hear the demands of various countries and understand what the consequences of going its own way would be.