"The fourth condition is that France's military strength must be limited. The total strength of the army must not exceed 100,000, and it must not be equipped with artillery with a caliber of more than 100 mm, tanks and armored vehicles, etc. The navy must not build warships with a displacement of more than 5,000 tons, and must not possess submarines. And aircraft carriers, as well as aircraft, etc. The number of police and other Chinese troops must not exceed 100,000. Your Excellency, we are doing this entirely for the sake of peace in Europe. "Von Kidron Vachter once again put forward a condition.
As a defeated country, it is very necessary to limit France's military power. In this case, France's threat to Germany will be minimized. France, which only has an army of 100,000, will no longer pose any threat to Germany. The French army without heavy weapons and tanks and armored vehicles can be easily defeated by Germany.
Although, this condition is relatively harsh. However, Theofile Delcasse surprisingly did not react at all. Perhaps, he is completely numb now! From the very beginning, the conditions put forward by the Germany people have become more and more harsh. It is clear that France will be treated as a defeated country and will be slaughtered wantonly. Of course, France now can indeed be regarded as a defeated country. Germany people want to slaughter them like this, and there is nothing they can do.
"Your Excellency, Minister, is Germany so deliberately trying to weaken France's military strength because he is afraid that France will take revenge? Afraid that we will defeat Germany in the future?" Théophile Delcase asked.
Wachth nodded. "Indeed, of course Empire will worry about this. Empire won the war, won this war, and became the world's hegemon. All this is hard-won. Therefore, Empire needs to do its best to ensure that Empire's position is stable. To this end, we will use all possible methods!"
"Okay, Your Excellency, Minister. Regarding this condition of Germany, I will report it to the country. This is also not something I can decide." Theophile Delcasse said.
Although, Theofile Delcasse is the plenipotentiary representative of French government and participated in this peace negotiation. However, the conditions proposed by Germany are really too harsh. It was so harsh that he had no way of accepting it on behalf of France. Therefore, after learning about these conditions, he could only report it to the country and kick the ball to the senior officials in the country to let them make the decision. In this case, he does not need to take responsibility.
Wachth nodded. He didn't think French had the guts to refuse these conditions. After all, refusal would mean that the negotiations would break down and German offensive would start over. The French army is completely powerless in the face of German offensive.
"Your Excellency, Minister, if you have any other conditions, please put them forward." Theophile Delcasse said.
"In addition to the above four conditions, there is only one condition. That is, before France fulfills the above four conditions, German Empire must station troops in France until all conditions are fulfilled. The number of troops stationed is tentatively set at 100,000. When France fulfills those conditions, our troops will withdraw from France." Wachth said.
Theofele Delcase nodded, he knew that the Germany people were afraid that the French would default on their debts. At the same time, stationing troops in France is also a threat to France, which makes France dare not act rashly. After all, once the total strength of the French Army is limited to 100,000 people, the 100,000 German military stationed in France can undoubtedly destroy France at any time. Until those conditions are fulfilled, France has nothing to do with Germany and can only act based on the faces of Germany people.
"Your Excellency, if French government can agree to the first four conditions of your country, I think the fifth condition is not a problem. If French government cannot agree to the first four conditions, then the fifth condition is not necessary at all." Theophile Delcase said.
"Yes, Your Excellency Minister. Next, it depends on what your government chooses. War and peace, everything is decided by your government!" Wachth said.
"Okay, Your Excellency, Minister, I will seize the time and report to the country immediately. Regardless of whether we accept the conditions proposed by Germany or not, we will restore Germany as soon as possible." Theophile Delcase said.
"This couldn't be better. I hope that French government can agree to these conditions, then the war can stop. Peace will come to the earth." Wachth said.
Theophile Delcasse nodded, said nothing and left without saying anything.
After leaving German Foreign Ministry and getting into the car, Theophele Delcasse's face became ugly. He never thought that Germany people would put forward such harsh conditions. Although before coming to Germany, they expected that Germany would not let France go easily. However, the conditions proposed by France are still far beyond their imagination.
If possible, Theophile Delcasse would reject these conditions immediately and leave Germany without looking back.
But, unfortunately, he couldn't do that. Germany people have made it very clear that if France does not agree to these conditions, then German offensive will continue. The powerful German military will directly destroy France, then collect wealth in France, suppress the resistance, and kill people in rivers of blood.
There is no doubt that this is Germany's threat to France. If you don't accept the conditions, you will be destroyed. This is undoubtedly a difficult problem for French government.
Returning to the place where he stayed, Theophile Delcase immediately sent a telegram to the country, reporting the conditions proposed by the German side and the German threats. Let the country prepare early.
Theophile Delcasse knew what kind of uproar French would cause once the conditions proposed by French were known to people in the country. As for whether French government will agree to Germany's conditions, Theophele Delcasse doesn't know. However, he believes that the possibility of agreeing is relatively high. Although the conditions of the Germany people are very harsh, if they agree to these conditions, France can continue to exist. Otherwise, France will be destroyed.
Italian Foreign Minister Paul? Borselli made an urgent appointment with Theophele Delcasse, wanting to know the content of the negotiation. However, this was sternly rejected by Theofile Delcasse. This made Paul? Sedley curse loudly and angrily accused French of being dishonest. However, Theofile Delcasse was determined not to reveal the content of the negotiations, which left Paul Sedley with no other choice but to curse and vent his anger.