The peace talks originally scheduled for the next morning were canceled, which made Crown Prince Karl and other Kingdom of Italy delegation members even more dissatisfied. However, there is nothing they can do about it. Who made this the home stadium of the German Empire?
Deutsche Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire is summoning Imperial Prime Minister Bernhardt von Bülow and Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth. Although von Kidron Wachth had dark circles under his eyes, he looked a little tired. However, his mental state is very good.
The secret conversation with Italian Foreign Minister Paul? Borselli last night went very smoothly, and various agreements have been reached.
"Your Majesty, last night, Italian Foreign Minister Paul? Borselli and I have reached an agreement. Italy has fully agreed to the conditions proposed by the Empire. This afternoon, the peace treaty can be signed." Wachth said.
"Very good, very good. Although the benefits we gain from Italy people are not as much as those from French, they are still quite good. This will greatly promote the future development of the Empire." Oscar said.
Although Germany obtained 55 billion Mark war compensation from French, 20 billion Mark is still a large amount. This can play a great role in promoting the recovery and development of the Germany economy, as well as the development of newly acquired territories and colonies. Germany will become more powerful because of these funds.
"Your Majesty, now we have enough funds to build infrastructure in Eastern Europe. In up to five years, we will be able to fully master Eastern Europe. With Eastern Europe's resources, German Empire will develop even more powerful." Prime Minister Bülow said.
You know, German Empire started preparing for war a long time ago in order to win the war. German government is already heavily in debt. Now, with so much war reparations, not only can all those debts be paid off, but they can also be applied to other places. It can be said that Germany is completely able to get rid of its previous difficulties through the gains from this war and develop into the most powerful country in the world in one fell swoop. The people of Germany will also experience the happy life brought about after the victory of the war.
The people of Germany support Germany in continuing the war because they hope to gain a better life through war. This is also German government's promise to the people. Fulfilling these promises will make the people more supportive of the government and the royal family.
"Your Majesty, Italian Foreign Minister and I have initially reached an agreement on the peace treaty between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy. Italy will compensate Austro-Hungarian Empire for five billion Mark's war compensation, cede Venice and eastward to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and transfer Italian East African colony to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The other terms are the same as ours. But I don't know if Austro-Hungarian Empire will agree." Wachth said.
"These conditions are almost the same except that the war reparations may not satisfy Austro-Hungarian Empire. After all, the war reparations proposed by the Austro-Hungarian Empire are too large, even twice the war reparations requested by the Empire. No wonder the Italy people refused." Prime Minister Bülow said.
"If the Austro-Hungarian Empire government is wise, it should accept these conditions. However, Crown Prince Karl is too stubborn and conceited, and at the same time very ambitious. I think he will definitely not accept these conditions." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Crown Prince Karl is not a very good candidate for emperor!" Prime Minister Bülow said.
"Really? I think Crown Prince Karl is Austro-Hungarian Empire's best candidate for emperor!" Oscar said with a smile.
Prime Minister Bülow and Foreign Minister Wachth were stunned for a moment, then started laughing. They all already understood the meaning of Oscar. Once Crown Prince Karl inherits the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this will inevitably cause Austro-Hungarian Empire to decline. In that case, the threat of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the German Empire will drop sharply. Even if possible, Germany can give Austro-Hungarian Empire a fatal blow.
European continent is too small to accommodate two powerful countries. German Empire If you want to become strong, you must build on the corpses of other countries. Although Austro-Hungarian Empire is not as strong as Germany, the two countries are close to each other. If something unexpected happens, Austro-Hungarian Empire can directly attack Germany. For the safety and interests of the Empire, Germany must also guard against the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"Let's use this as a model for the peace treaty between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Kingdom of Italy! If Austro-Hungarian Empire disagrees, Empire can mediate and provide appropriate support to Kingdom of Italy." Oscar said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Bülow and Foreign Minister Wachth replied.
Oscar has undoubtedly set his next target on the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If Austro-Hungarian Empire, the binary system of the Empire, can be completely split, then Austro-Hungarian Empire will no longer pose a threat to Germany. And this is not without opportunity. Oscar knows that soon Franz? Joseph I will pass away. When the time comes, this will be an opportunity. Once Crown Prince Karl succeeds to the throne, if he wants to provoke German Empire, German Empire will inevitably launch a fierce counterattack. Maybe we can take this opportunity to solve Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Of course, Oscar has always kept this in his heart and has not revealed anything to the outside world.
In the afternoon, peace talks continued. However, what surprised Crown Prince Karl and other Austro-Hungarian Empire delegation members was that German Empire Foreign Minister Wachth directly announced that they had reached an agreement with Italy and that the two sides could sign a peace treaty.
Wachth's secretary sent up the peace treaty that had been prepared long ago. Wachth and Paul? Borselli signed the peace treaty on behalf of Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire respectively. The members of the Austro-Hungarian Empire delegation looked at this scene in stunned silence. It was as if they had become outsiders.
"German-Italian Peace Treaty" stipulates that Italy pays Germany a war compensation of 20 billion Mark, to be paid in three years. Cede Sicily to the German Empire. Transfer the colony Libya to the German Empire. Italy The total strength of the Army will be controlled to less than 100,000, and armored vehicles such as heavy artillery and tanks will not be allowed. Italian Navy may not build warships with a displacement exceeding five thousand tons, may not build aircraft carriers and submarines, and may not manufacture aircraft. Before the completion of the treaty, Germany will station troops in Kingdom of Italy, and the total number of troops stationed will not exceed 50,000!