"Your Majesty, French really couldn't withstand the intimidation. As soon as Imperial Army launched the attack, they immediately gave in and accepted all the conditions proposed by the Empire. This is the original of the peace treaty, and Theophile Delcasse has signed it. The treaty has come into effect from now on." German Foreign Minister Von Kidron Wachth said with a smile on his face.
"Very good, very good. French finally gave in. The war on European continent can come to an end." Oscar nodded with satisfaction.
"Your Majesty, according to the agreement, French will pay the war compensation of 55 billion Mark to the Empire in three years. The 15 billion in the first year Mark will hand it over to the Empire within three months after the contract is signed. Please tell Your Majesty how to use it," Imperial Prime Minister Bernhardt von Bülow said. Empire Cabinet's senior officials have been eyeing this money for a long time.
Oscar thought for a while, and then said, "Let's use this money to pay the debts owed during the war first! In addition, we must prepare for the next landing operation against British mainland. The rest should be used To carry out infrastructure construction. The large areas of territory that Empire acquired in Eastern Europe need to build more railways and roads to ensure Empire's control of these areas."
Russia ceded millions of square kilometers of territory to Germany. In addition, half of Belarus and the entire Ukraine are controlled by Germany. This suddenly increased the control area of Germany by millions of square kilometers. However, most of those places are rich in resources but lagging behind in development. Especially the transportation facilities are very backward. Germany If you want to develop these places, you must strengthen the construction of infrastructure.
In addition, although those places are nominally ruled by Germany. But there are not many places that Germany can really control. Especially the vast rural areas are still under the control of local people. There are even more guerrillas who oppose the rule of Germany. Next, Germany must mobilize troops to destroy those guerrillas. Good transportation facilities are also an important guarantee for German military to destroy the guerrillas.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Chancellor Bülow nodded.
"Our negotiations with French are over, so let's get ready to start our negotiations with Italy people!" Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. The delegation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire also arrived at Berlin yesterday afternoon. Your Majesty, if you have time, please meet the delegation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire!" Foreign Minister Wachth said.
Oscar thought for a while, then nodded. "Let's hold a banquet in the palace tonight to entertain the Austro-Hungarian Empire delegation. No matter what, Empire and Austro-Hungarian Empire are still allies. However, I heard that Austro-Hungarian Empire's people are a little uneasy recently!"
"Yes, Your Majesty. Empire gained a lot of benefits from the negotiations between Russia and France. However, Austro-Hungarian Empire was not able to get much from it. Especially in the negotiations with France, we did not let Austro-Hungarian Empire intervene at all, which made them particularly dissatisfied." Wachth said.
"Hmph! They didn't contribute any effort in the battle against France. Is it possible that we still need to share some benefits with them? That would be ridiculous." Minister of War and Chief of Staff Feng Field Marshal Falkenhayn said.
Empire*The military is very dissatisfied with the Austro-Hungarian Empire's performance in this war. Of course, Austro-Hungarian Empire's army held back a certain number of enemies for the Empire. However, their performance on the battlefield was terrible. If German military hadn't reinforced them in time, they might have been defeated on the battlefield. To perform so badly and still try to get some benefits is simply without self-awareness.
Of course, Austro-Hungarian Empire also suffered a lot of losses during the war. Therefore, they hope to gain more benefits from negotiations to make up for domestic losses.
However, Germany will not let them get what they want. After all, the two sides are still allies now. But with the changes in international relations, the relationship between allies has begun to gradually change. In order to ensure its own interests, Germany will start to suppress Austro-Hungarian Empire. What's more, Austro-Hungarian Empire's recently revealed ambition also makes Germany feel threatened.
At the same time, Austro-Hungarian Empire was stationed in the German Ambassador hall, and Crown Prince Karl was angry.
Originally, Germany prepared a hotel for the delegation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. However, Crown Prince Karl rejected Germany's kindness and insisted on living in the embassy. In this regard, Germany did not say anything, as they wanted.
After Crown Prince Karl entered the embassy, he immediately began to inquire about the contents of the treaty signed by Germany with France.
Although the negotiation process between Germany and France is confidential, the content of the treaty is not confidential. Anyone with a little knowledge can know the contents of the treaty. Anyway, the treaty has been signed and it is a done deal. No one can change it.
"Your Highness, according to the information we heard, French has to pay Germany 5.5 billion Mark in war reparations, and at the same time, all overseas colonies must be transferred to Germany. In addition, all territory north of the Loire River in France must also be ceded to Germany people. The Germany people also restricted France's military strength, requiring that the total strength of the French Army should not exceed 100,000 people, and the navy should not build large warships, submarines, and aircraft carriers, and should not have aircraft. The number of police and security forces should not exceed 100,000 people, etc. Austro-Hungarian Empire Ambassador to France Jugenbrugg reported.
At this time, both eyes of Crown Prince Karl were already red. He was completely stimulated by the benefits Germany gained from France. Although, he had long thought that Germany people would definitely make a lot of money from French. But I didn't expect that I would earn so much.
Not to mention anything else, the war compensation of 55 billion Mark alone made him salivate. If Austro-Hungarian Empire had so much war reparations, then their domestic crisis would be well resolved.
In addition, France's vast overseas colonies also filled him with desire. Austro-Hungarian Empire does not have a colony, so Crown Prince Karl is also very eager for the Austro-Hungarian Empire to have vast colonies for exploitation and oppression like other countries.
Half of France's mainland territory was ceded to Germany, which surprised Crown Prince Karl even more. You know, that is the most elite half of France's territory! It has developed industry, abundant resources, and a large population. Germany has swallowed such a large territory, and there is no telling how much its strength will increase.
Crown Prince Karl's heart at this moment was filled with jealousy.