"Gentlemen, our army was once again defeated by the Germany people. The Germany people are even less than a hundred kilometers away from the nearest unit of Toulouse. Now, what should we do? Should we continue to escape? But where can we escape to?" President Poincaré asked.
"Spanish government has clearly refused us to go to Spain to form a government-in-exile. If we want to colonize Africa, we must first cross Mediterranean Sea will do. However, according to the information obtained, German navy has entered Mediterranean Sea. In other words, all our escape routes have been cut off," Prime Minister René Viviani also said.
"God! What should we do now?" All French government's senior officials were almost desperate.
"Your Excellency the President, Your Excellency the Prime Minister, it seems that we have to accept the conditions of the Germany people. Otherwise, when the Germany people arrive at Toulouse, they will definitely arrest us and kill us all." Minister of Colonies said.
The other senior officials had a flash of fear in their eyes. They are also worried that German military will attack them after attacking Toulouse. After all, Germany people no longer have any reason to explain.
As a result, more and more Cabinet senior officials expressed their support for agreeing to Germany people's conditions. After all, nothing could be better for them.
President Poincaré and Prime Minister Rene Viviani saw this situation and expressed their willingness to adopt everyone's opinions. Therefore, an urgent letter Telegram was sent to Berlin. French government demands that Ministry of Foreign Affairs Governor Theophile Delcasse, as the plenipotentiary representative, immediately accept the Germany people's conditions on behalf of German government and end the war.
At this moment, Theofile Delcasse, who is far away in Berlin, has also been waiting for news from the country. When three days passed and no news came, his heart began to sink.
Although, the conditions put forward by Germany people are very harsh. However, for France, that would undoubtedly be much better than being destroyed by the Germany people. Although half of its territory was lost, France could still continue to exist. If it is destroyed, everything will be over. Therefore, Theofile Delcasse still hopes that French government can agree to the conditions of Germany. As for the rest, we will figure it out later.
"Your Excellency, this is an emergency Telegram from China." The secretary rushed in hurriedly.
Theophile Delcasse immediately took the Telegram and started reading it. When he saw that the country had agreed to accept the conditions of the Germany people, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Prepare the car immediately, I'm going to the German Foreign Ministry!" Theophile Delcase ordered.
A few minutes later, Theophile Delcase got into the car and went straight to the German Foreign Ministry, asking to see German Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth.
When Wachth saw Theofile Delcasse, a smile couldn't help but appear on his face. Theophile Delcase was a little ashamed. If possible, he would even want to turn around and leave. However, now German military is continuing its attack. If his departure causes negotiations to continue to break down and an agreement to be reached is delayed, then German military's attacks will continue. At that time, France will soon be destroyed.
"Your Excellency Minister, I think your government should be able to give us a satisfactory answer now!" Wachth asked.
"Your Excellency, we have lost this war. Therefore, we admit defeat. We accept all the conditions proposed by your country." Theophile Delcasse said.
"Well, in that case, that's the best. I'll have someone draw up a treaty right away. After signing, the treaty will come into effect immediately!" Wachth nodded.
"So, when can your army stop attacking?" Theophile Delcase asked.
"After the treaty is signed, I will report to His Majesty the Emperor immediately. He will order the army to stop attacking." Wachth said.
Theophile Delcase breathed a sigh of relief.
In less than half an hour, the staff of the German Foreign Ministry drafted a peace treaty. Theophile Delcasse checked it over and made sure there was no problem, then signed his name on the treaty.
This peace treaty was also called "Treaty of Berlin" because it was signed in Berlin. The treaty has several main contents. First, France admits its defeat and pays Germany 55 billion Mark in war compensation to compensate for Germany's losses. All war reparations will be paid within three years. The second is that France will transfer all overseas colonies to Germany, and Germany will send receiving officials to each French colony. French officials in each colony must assist Germany in taking over these colonies. Third, France ceded territory north of the Loire River plus Corsica to France. French residents living north of the Loire River can move to the south bank of the Loire River. You can also choose to stay in the Loire River North Shore. After one year, unauthorized movement is no longer allowed. Fourth, in order to ensure peace, the total strength of the French Army will be controlled below 100,000, and will not be equipped with cannons over 100 mm, tanks or armored vehicles. French Navy is not allowed to build warships with a displacement of more than five thousand tons, and is not allowed to build and own submarines, aircraft carriers and aircraft. All weapons and equipment exceeding the limit will be handed over to Germany. If Germany discovers that France has retained prohibited weapons, that is, the algorithmic country has broken the peace treaty, Germany has the power to hold France accountable. At the same time, the number of French police and security forces shall not exceed 100,000. Fifth, before the first four treaties are fulfilled, German military will station 100,000 troops in France. German military will not evacuate until France has fulfilled the treaty.
The last article is that after the treaty comes into effect, the two countries will stop the war and return to a state of peace. German military stopped the attack and gradually evacuated southern France. The French army began to reduce its army and controlled the size of the army to 100,000 men.
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs chief Theophile Delcasse and German Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth respectively signed their names on the peace treaty. This represents the official end of the war between Germany and France.
Through the peace treaty, Germany extorted a lot of money from France. Huge war reparations will heal Germany's war wounds. The vast colony will provide Germany with sufficient sources of raw materials and markets. The territory of northern France will bring the industrial strength of Germany to a higher level. At the same time, the French threat to Germany was eliminated.
France, on the other hand, has gone from being a world-class power to a third-rate small country.