The cabinet eting ended, and Churchill's opinion was passed. Although, everyone still believes that it will be very difficult for Churchill's plan to be realized. However, on the premise that there is no better way, it is a good way to prepare according to Churchill's suggestion. More importantly, everyone still has a glimr of hope for the future, hoping that their army can withstand the German attack. In that case, it is in the best interest of the British Empire and these ministers.
Even if it is bad, they can escape from Britain in advance and go to other colonies. As Churchill said, the British Empire has vast colonies. Even if the British mainland falls, they can flee to the colonies and continue to persist. In that case, even if Germany cannot be defeated, it is still possible to persist until the end.
So, after the eting, Churchill made one more appointnt. Although he was Lord of the Admiralty, Pri Minister Asquith appointed him with full responsibility for the defense of the Holand. Even Richard Haldane, Secretary of State for War, seed to have no objection to this.
Everyone left, only the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lloyd George, stayed.
"George, the current British Empire has reached its final mont. Although Churchill is still unwilling to give up. But you and I both know that the British Empire has already lost a complete defeat in this war. If you give up the mainland, If you retreat to the colony, even if you can continue to hold on, it doesn't make much sense." Pri Minister Asquith said.
"Yes, Your Excellency the Pri Minister. However, there is always no harm in letting Churchill try. As he said, no matter how bad it is, it will not be much worse than it is now. No matter how bad it is, we can still go to the colonies." Lloyd George said.
Pri Minister Asquith nodded: "George, I want to resign as Pri Minister."
Pri Minister Asquith's sudden words made Lloyd George's eyes widen.
Although Asquith has long since wanted to be pri minister. Especially when Britain continued to lose on the battlefield, he wanted to resign as pri minister. To put it bluntly, I just want to put down the pick and run away, and I don't want to bear the responsibility of losing the battle anymore. Such behavior is undoubtedly despised. However, anyone can understand it if they put themselves in their shoes and think about it. If it were soone else, it is estimated that they would not do better than Pri Minister Asquith, let alone persist for such a long ti like him.
Pri Minister Asquith is now sixty-three years old, but he looks older than people of the sa age. Although the pri minister has great power, he also has great responsibilities and pressure. Especially after the outbreak of this war, Pri Minister Asquith was very busy, and he couldn't even sleep a few tis. Under such circumstances, even hard-working people can't hold on!
What's more, now that the British Empire is about to fail, this makes him even more reluctant to continue.
"Your Excellency, the British Empire still needs your leadership! How could you have such an idea?" Lloyd George imdiately persuaded.
If Lloyd George decides for himself, he absolutely disagrees with Asquith's resignation as pri minister. There is only one reason, that is, as the chancellor of the exchequer, he is regarded as the deputy pri minister of the cabinet by convention. Once Pri Minister Asquith resigns, he is very likely to step up. If it was at other tis, he might be very happy, but now, he is not willing to take over this ss.
Although, being pri minister has always been Lloyd George's goal. But taking over as pri minister under such circumstances is sothing he is unwilling to do. This was clearly Asquith's desire to find a hapless guy as a scapegoat. Lloyd George is no fool, of course he won't do it.
"George, my health is getting worse and worse, and I can no longer perform the duties of pri minister. Therefore, I can't continue to do this job anyway. I will go to Buckingham Palace early tomorrow morning to submit my resignation to His Majesty the King !” Pri Minister Asquith said firmly. This ti, he made up his mind completely and wanted to resign. This is the way out that he has long thought of.
After resigning as pri minister, the ss can be thrown out. It is even possible to find a way to leave the UK and go to Canada, or even the United States. thereby avoiding war.
Once the German army lands on the British mainland, no one knows whether it will survive the war. After all, in war, human life will be very fragile. Whether it is the pri minister or ordinary civilians, they may die.
Lloyd? George opened his mouth, wanting to persuade him again. However, after seeing Pri Minister Asquith's resolute expression, he knew that it would be futile to persuade him any longer. Pri Minister Asquith had made up his mind.
"Your Excellency, who will take over as Pri Minister?" Lloyd George asked.
Since Asquith resigned as Pri Minister, it cannot be changed. Then, what he has to do is absolutely not being able to take over as the pri minister. Lloyd George also wants to continue to live, and it is best to continue to hold power. But if he is asked to serve as Pri Minister and be responsible for the future destiny of the British Empire, he will never do it.
"George, according to the usual practice, you will take over the position of pri minister when I have not served the full term." Pri Minister Asquith said.
"No, absolutely not. Your Excellency, I am not capable of leading the British Empire. Especially under such circumstances, I am simply not capable of leading the British Empire out of the predicant. Therefore, if Your Excellency wants to resign as Pri Minister, I cannot stop it." However, I also have the right to refuse to take over as Pri Minister. If Your Excellency insists, then I will also submit my resignation!" Lloyd George jumped up like a cat whose tail was stepped on.
Lloyd George's attitude is also very firm. Anyway, he is determined not to take over as pri minister. Asquith wants to put down the pick and evade responsibility. He is also not a fool, and he will not be a scapegoat at this ti.
Pri Minister Asquith's complexion suddenly beca a little ugly. If he wants to resign, a successor must be found. Otherwise, His Majesty the King would definitely not accept his resignation.
"George, this is your responsibility. As the deputy cabinet minister, after I leave office, you are the best candidate to succeed the pri minister." Pri Minister Asquith said.
"Your Excellency, Pri Minister, I'm sorry. The position of Pri Minister is too important. My ability is limited and I cannot take on such responsibilities!" Lloyd George refused to budge.
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