"Father Emperor, everyone, I suggest that we have peace talks with Bolshevik Party. Russian Civil War has broken out, and now Bolshevik Party has no intention of continuing to participate in the war. For them, defeating Tsar who is loyal to Tsar The royalist forces in are the most important. In this process, they undoubtedly hope not to be interfered by foreign forces. Therefore, if we can negotiate with them, it will undoubtedly be what they want, and we can get what we want at the negotiation table." Oscar said.
Wilhelm II nodded, he was also coveting Russia's vast territory and resources. If it weren't for the fact that the battle on the Western Front was now more important to Germany, he might have decided to send troops to attack Russia. However, for the current Germany, defeating Britain and France and winning World War is the most important thing. Therefore, Wilhelm II can only temporarily restrain his ambitions. It would undoubtedly be best if Bolshevik Party could agree to cede territory and pay compensation to Germany at the negotiation table. German Empire can get everything they want without any effort.
"Your Highness, if we want to have peace talks with Bolshevik Party, we will definitely make many harsh demands. Will they be able to agree to it then? After all, those people in Bolshevik Party are not weaklings!" Prime Minister Bernhardt von Bülow said.
"Prime Minister, those Bolshevik Party leaders are indeed very tough people. However, their toughness is relative. In their eyes, the interests of the party are the most important, and the country comes after the party. Therefore, if they can withdraw from the war and deal with domestic opposition forces and foreign interference forces with peace of mind, they will definitely betray the national interests." Oscar said with certainty.
"Your Highness, are you kidding? How is this possible?" Foreign Minister Feng Kidron? Wachth looked surprised.
Others, including Wilhelm II, also had incredible expressions on their faces. For them, the country is definitely the most important thing. Isn't everything they do for the benefit of the country? This is the first time they know that someone would actually harm the interests of the country for the benefit of the party. This is really strange.
"Father Emperor, everyone. This is indeed a bit unbelievable. But, I promise, this is absolutely true. If they don't agree, we will pretend to launch an attack. When the time comes, they will definitely give in." Oscar looked certain.
"Your Majesty, if Bolshevik Party is really like this, it will be really beneficial to the Empire! Empire can take this opportunity to hit them hard." Feng Kidron Wachth said with a smile on his face.
"Well! Then follow Crown Prince's advice!" Wilhelm II nodded.
After Imperial Council ended, Oscar, Prime Minister Bernhardt von Bülow and Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth began to discuss what conditions they should put forward in the negotiation for Russia.
"Your Highness, what do you think about our next peace talks with Russian Bolshevik Party?" Bernhardt von Bülow asked. With Oscar's outstanding military and political talents, and Oscar's Crown Prince position completely consolidated, Empire's civilian faction has basically turned to Oscar. Of course, this has a prerequisite, that is, Wilhelm II also supports Oscar. If Wilhelm II doesn't like Oscar and wants to replace Oscar, they will definitely side with Wilhelm II without hesitation. After all, Wilhelm II is the real owner of the Empire, and Oscar can be regarded as a relatively reliable heir at best.
"Prime Minister, I have thought about it in general. The conditions we put forward for Russian Bolshevik Party must be very, very harsh. Even if the lion opens its mouth, it can be regarded as giving Russians a bargaining room. In the end, they will definitely agree to our conditions." Oscar said.
At the same time, Oscar began to think about the content of "Treaty of Brest-Litovsk" signed by Germany and Bolshevik Party in another time and space. In another time and space, since Bolshevik Party can sign "Treaty of Brest-Litovsk" with Germany, then in this time and space, even if Germany proposes the same conditions, or even more demanding conditions, it is estimated that Russian Bolshevik Party will accept it.
"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, I believe that our main demands in terms of territory and war reparations can be as follows. In terms of territory, Russia must give up its jurisdiction and sovereignty over Poland, Lithuania, Courland, Livland and Estland (that is, Poland and the three Baltic countries), and hand over these areas to the German Empire. In addition, allow Finland and Ukraine to become independent. If possible, occupy the entire Or half of Belarus. In terms of war reparations, it would not be a bad idea to ask the Russians to pay us at least 6 billion marks, and if possible, it would be okay to increase it to 10 billion marks. This time, the Bolsheviks can be regarded as fully accepting the huge wealth left by the tsar. In addition, they are raking in land in Russia. Paying 10 billion marks in war compensation is nothing to them, "Qin Tian said.
Prime Minister Bernhardt von Bülow and Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth were stunned. The two conditions proposed by Oscar cannot be described as harsh at all. If Russians fully accepts these conditions, then German Empire will gain huge benefits from this. However, they did not think that Russian Bolshevik Party would accept such harsh conditions.
"Your Highness, Russians will really accept our conditions?" Feng Kidron Wachth swallowed hard.
"Of course, I firmly believe it! As long as we show that we will use force if they don't agree, I think they will definitely agree to our request. Besides, their success today is inseparable from our strong support. Now, it's their turn to pay the price!" Oscar said with a smile on his face.
"Then let's negotiate with Russians in accordance with Your Highness's requirements. Your Excellency Foreign Minister, as the representative of the Empire, you are the plenipotentiary to negotiate with the Empire and Russia." Bernhardt von Chancellor Bülow said.
"This is my honor!" Feng Kidron Wachth happily agreed. If he can obtain huge benefits for the German Empire in this negotiation, he will receive a huge contribution.