With the biggest problem resolved, everything after that became easier. All that remained was the issue of war reparations. The interests of the three great powers had already been divided up, but shouldn't the interests of all their little brothers be taken into account as well?
Konstantin did not need to worry about that. Bulgaria had no little brothers who had joined the World War, nor had it made promises to anyone, so naturally there was no pressure on it.
Without question, as one of the main forces in the World War, the Russians still had to receive a large share. Otherwise, it would simply be impossible to justify—though things were already rather impossible to justify as they stood!
There were now only seven percentage points of reparations left, and only six percentage points available for allocation. Konstantin had previously stated that the one percentage point Bulgaria yielded would go to the Russians, so naturally they would not bring it up again.
Judging by closeness of ties, Belgium was undoubtedly the first to receive British and French attention. This loyal little brother had fought on until its country nearly perished, yet had remained steadfastly behind its leaders. Clearly, it could not be treated poorly.
Poincaré was the first to speak up on behalf of his little brother. "Based on each nation's contribution during the World War, after our three countries come the Russian Empire and Belgium. I personally suggest that the Russians receive 4.5 percentage points of the reparations, while Belgium receives 1.2 percentage points. In addition, Belgium's border should be pushed to the west bank of the Rhine River, as compensation for its contribution during this World War!"
After hesitating briefly, Konstantin said, "Isn't the Russians' share a little too small? I suggest we make it an even five