After enjoying a sumptuous lunch, members of the German Empire and Bolshevik Party delegations began formal talks. The atmosphere of the formal talks has undoubtedly changed significantly compared to before. If the atmosphere between the two parties was relatively harmonious before, now the atmosphere has become tense.
"Your Excellency the Commissioner. In view of the fact that the Russia* army caused huge losses to the German Empire in this war. Therefore, we hope that your party can meet the following aspects of the Empire.
The contracting parties declared an armistice. The Russian army is fully demobilized. Before signing a universal peace treaty, Russian warships will return to Russian ports or be immediately disarmed. After the conclusion of the treaty, all main warships of Russia will be transferred to the German Empire. Russia waives jurisdiction and sovereignty over Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, Courland, Livonia and Estonia (i. e. Poland, Belarus and Baltic States). Until the conclusion of a general peace treaty and the full demobilization of the Russian army, Germany will continue to occupy the places occupied by German military on the eve of the signing of the peace treaty east of the above-mentioned areas. Russia recognizes the independence of Ukraine and Finland and immediately withdraws its troops from Finland, Ukraine and Åland Islands. Russia paid Germany twelve billion Mark war reparations. Germany promises not to interfere in the internal affairs of Soviet Russia and not to attack Russia from the Finland side. "
German Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth, without blinking an eye, told all about Germany's conditions. Moreover, these conditions are more stringent than those previously proposed by Oscar. Of course, the conditions proposed by Oscar are the bottom line that Germany needs to adhere to in this peace negotiation. In order to give Bolshevik Party a room for bargaining, von Kidron Wachth raised the asking price.
However, Germany's conditions clearly shocked Bolshevik Party. They simply could not imagine that Germany would put forward such conditions. These conditions are undoubtedly too harsh. It was so harsh that Trotsky and other members of the Bolshevik Party delegation were stunned.
As the head of the Bolshevik Party delegation, Trotsky knows that this time the Germany people will definitely open their mouths. However, he still did not expect that Germany people's appetite would be much greater than he expected. If Bolshevik Party agrees to these conditions of Germany people, then they will lose a lot of benefits. Even if Bolshevik Party controls the entire Russia in the future, it will not be able to develop into a powerful country based on Russia. This is especially true when Germany people dominate Europe.
After hearing the conditions proposed by Germany, Trotsky wanted to leave the meeting immediately in protest. They will never agree to such conditions. However, Trotsky knows that if the peace talks fail, the Germany people will definitely tear off their hypocritical masks and immediately launch an attack on Russia. With German military's powerful combat power, they simply cannot resist German offensive. By then, will they be able to defeat the opposition forces after suffering heavy losses?
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, your country's conditions are really too harsh. It was Tsar Nicholas II who got Russia involved in this war, not us. We love peace very much. Therefore, Germany should not have put forward such harsh conditions to us." Trotsky said.
"Your Excellency the Commissioner, no matter what, Russia has already joined this war. In this case, if you want to withdraw from the war, you will naturally have to pay a sufficient price. Otherwise, Empire will not be able to explain to the people." Von Kidron Wachth also looked embarrassed.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, we agree to cede Kingdom of Poland to your country. In addition, we will compensate your country for war compensation of two billion Mark. This is the only condition we can accept." Trotsky said.
Feng Kidron Wachth smiled and said nothing. However, his expression gives people the feeling that you are sending beggars away? As the winner of this war, German Empire, at least the winner of Eastern Front, how could it be possible that he only had such a small benefit? In that case, wouldn't Germany's work in this war be in vain? Germany will not accept such conditions.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, this is really our bottom line. Otherwise, we will not be able to explain it to the Russia people." Trotsky said.
"Haha, Your Excellency the Commissioner, do you need to explain to the people? You only need to be satisfied with yourself, and the opinions of the people have no impact on you at all." Feng Kidron Wachth said with a smile.
Trotsky can certainly understand the sarcasm in von Kidron's words Wachth. Indeed, Bolshevik Party regards the interests of the party as paramount. As for the interests of the people and the country, they don't care so much. However, they have always done this. But if someone points it out to your face, it will undoubtedly be a slap in the face. This made Trotsky's face look very ugly. However, he also knew that now was not the time to fall out with Germany, so he could only endure it.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, your country's conditions are indeed too harsh and we cannot accept it." Trotsky's face turned red.
"Okay, Your Excellency the Commissioner. If you can't accept the Empire's Conditions, then Empire can only treat this peace negotiation as over. In that case, we can only use the army to seize everything we want. I hope that the relationship between us will not be affected by this." Von Kidron Wachth said.
Suddenly, Trotsky's face turned from red to green. He knew very well that this was the Germany people threatening them. The intention is also very obvious. If Bolshevik Party does not accept Germany's conditions, then Germany will be ready to use force. At that time, Bolshevik Party will pay a greater price.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, I will report your request to the country. However, I still insist on my point of view. Your country's request is too harsh. We cannot accept it." Trotsky said.
"Of course, Your Excellency the Commissioner. We have put forward the conditions. Whether you can accept it or not is your business. Our country can give you three days to consider. If your party cannot give us a satisfactory answer after three days, then we will have no choice but to terminate the negotiations." Von Kidron Wachth pressed forward step by step.
Trotsky nodded with an ugly expression. Facing the threats and coercion from Germany, he had no choice at all. Who puts them at a disadvantage now?