"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, this war has been going on for almost a year. Within this year, a large number of people in both our countries have died in the war, and the wealth consumed is immeasurable. This war has brought only destruction. French Republic, I hope that peace can be achieved and I don't want the war to continue. This is not only beneficial to French Republic, but also beneficial to the German Empire." Theophile Delcasse made a high-sounding opening statement.
It is obvious that French cannot defeat Germany and cannot hold on any longer. If the fight continues, there is even a threat of destruction. But in order to save French Republic's face, they used the people as an excuse. Of course, this is the usual method used by these politicians.
Von Kidron Wachth, watching Theophile Delcasse's performance, did not reveal it. French It's hard enough now, why bother trying to expose them? Anyway, Germany will not be lenient at all in this peace negotiation.
"Yes, Your Excellency Minister. German Empire doesn't want the war to continue. That's why we agreed to have peace talks with France." Wachth said.
Theophele Delcasse seemed to be very satisfied that the two countries could reach a consensus in this regard. This is undoubtedly a good start for this negotiation.
"Your Excellency, Minister, I think we will be able to reach a consensus soon this time." Theophile Delcasse said.
Wachth nodded, and then continued, "Your Excellency, Minister, I have to tell you that because time is urgent now, we only have three days for this negotiation. Within three days, if we have not been able to reach an agreement, then I am afraid I have to announce that the negotiation has broken down."
Theophile Delcasse was stunned immediately. He couldn't understand why Wachth's attitude changed all of a sudden. How could such a negotiation be completed in three days? If the differences between the two parties were larger, the negotiation might not be completed even in three months! He couldn't understand why Wachth's attitude changed like this.
"Your Excellency, three days is too short, isn't it?" Theophile Delcase said.
"It's not short. If we can reach a consensus, it won't take three days. One day will be enough." Wachth said.
Theophile Delcasse suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart. He felt that the Germany people's attitude this time might be very tough. Therefore, he felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart, but there was no way to solve it.
"Okay, Mr. Minister, let's not waste time and let's get started!" Wachth urged.
Theophile Delcase nodded.
"Your Excellency, Minister, in view of the fact that German Empire paid an extremely heavy price in this war. The cause of this war was initiated by Allied Powers. Therefore, German Empire believes that French Republic should compensate German Empire." Wachth said.
Theophile Delcasse opened his mouth and wanted to refute the Germany people's behavior of putting the responsibility for the war on their own country, but in the end he said nothing. He knew that the Germany people were asking for war reparations. This was a common practice, and even if they refuted it, it would be of no use.
After the last Franco-Prussian War France was defeated, didn't the Germany people also demand five billion Franc in war reparations? I just don't know how big the Germany people's appetite will be this time.
"Your Excellency, France has also suffered extremely heavy losses in this war. Most of our country has been reduced to scorched earth. Therefore, if Germany demands too much compensation, we may not be able to pay it." Theophile Delcase began to cry. In terms of war reparations, since they are unavoidable, then of course we can pay as little as possible.
Wachth ignored Theophile Delcasse's cry for poverty and directly offered the price, "German Empire believes that it is more appropriate for France to compensate us a total of 100 billion Mark."
"What? One thousand? One hundred billion Mark! This, how is this possible?" Theophile Delcasse jumped up immediately. This number is undoubtedly an astronomical figure.
Originally, he thought that Germany people would need at most 20 to 30 billion Mark people. Although that is not a small amount, with France's financial resources, it can be come up with gritted teeth. However, now I know that the appetite of Germany people is greater than they imagined! One hundred billion Mark, even if you try to sell the iron French, you still can't get it out! Of course, if all French overseas investments are included, there will be almost 100 billion Mark. But if all are given to Germany people, how will the reconstruction of France proceed? Don't forget, France is almost reduced to scorched earth now! Rebuilding will also require a large amount of funds.
"Your Excellency Minister, one hundred billion Mark is not much. The Germany* army's casualties on French front and the consumption of war materials are also very large. In addition, we do not think that France cannot provide 100 billion Mark. According to the reliable information we have received, France's overseas investment is as high as more than 100 billion Franc. Therefore, this war compensation is nothing." Wachth has a firm attitude.
"Your Excellency, Minister, does your country want to take away our last Franc? If France pays so much war compensation to Germany, then France will be completely finished. We also suffered a lot during the war. A large number of people are in urgent need of medical treatment. A large number of ruins need to be cleared. The people can't even fill their stomachs. These all cost money." Theophile Delcase said.
However, Wachth was not moved at all. What does the life and death of French have to do with Germany? What's more, the more France's strength is weakened, the more beneficial it will be to Germany. The two sides are old enemies! Even in this war, France was defeated. Germany can slaughter them at will. However, French will definitely not give in. They will definitely wait carefully for the opportunity of Vengeance. Therefore, in this negotiation, Germany must weaken France as much as possible so that France completely loses the opportunity to retaliate against Germany. In this case, Germany can be truly safe.
"Your Excellency, Minister, France can compensate Germany 20 billion Mark in war reparations, which already reflects our sincerity." Theophile Delcase said.