Chapter 653: Compromise or Perdition (1700 votes plus more)

"The fourth condition, the military power of France, is to be limited. The total strength of the army shall not exceed 100,000 men, and it shall not be equipped with artillery with a caliber of more than 100 millimeters, tanks, armored vehicles, etc. The Navy is not allowed to build warships with a displacement of more than five thousand tons, it is not allowed to have submarines and aircraft carriers, as well as aircraft, etc. The number of police and other Chinese troops shall not exceed 100,000. Your Excellency Minister, we are doing this solely for the sake of peace throughout Europe. Hopefully, the French government will understand. "Feng? Kidren? Once again, Vahit put forward a condition.

As a defeated country, it was very necessary to limit the military power of France. In this way, the threat posed by France to Germany would be minimized. France, with only 100,000 troops, would no longer pose any threat to Germany. The French army, without heavy weapons and tank armored vehicles, could easily be defeated by Germany.

Although, this condition is also more harsh. But, Theophil? Delcasce, but surprisingly did not react. Perhaps, now he is completely numb! From the very beginning, the conditions put forward by the Germans were more and more harsh, and it was clear that France would be wantonly slaughtered as a defeated country. Of course, the current France can indeed be regarded as a defeated country. The Germans wanted to slaughter them like this, and they had nothing to do.

"Your Excellency, is Germany so deliberately trying to weaken France's military power because it is afraid that France will take revenge? Afraid that we will defeat Germany in the future? "Theophel? Delcasse asked.

Vahit nodded: "Indeed, of course the Empire will be worried about this. The empire won the war, won the war, and became the world hegemon, all of which did not come easily. Therefore, the empire needs to do its utmost to ensure that the empire's position is secure. To do this, we will use all the methods we can! ”

"All right, Your Excellency. I will report this condition to the country. Again, that's not something I can decide. "Theophel? Delcasse said.

Although, Theophel? De Casse was the plenipotentiary representative of the French government and participated in the peace talks. However, the conditions put forward by Germany were too harsh. It was so harsh that he simply had no way to accept it on behalf of France. Therefore, after learning of these conditions, he could only report to the country, kick the ball to the senior officials in the country, and let them make decisions. In this way, he will not have to be held responsible.

Vasit nodded, he did not think that the French would have the guts to refuse these conditions. After all, a refusal would mean a breakdown of negotiations and a resumption of the German offensive. And the French * army, in the face of the German offensive, was simply powerless.

"Your Excellency, what other conditions do you have in your country, please put them forward together." Theophile? Delcasse said.

"In addition to the above four conditions, there is only one condition. That is, before France fulfilled the above four conditions, the German Empire had to station troops in France and know that all the conditions had been fulfilled. The number of troops in the garrison was tentatively set at 100,000. When France fulfills those conditions, our troops will withdraw from France. Washitt said.

Theophile? Delcasse nodded, he knew that the Germans were afraid that the French would pay their bills. At the same time, the stationing of troops in France is also a threat to France, so that France does not dare to act rashly. After all, once the total strength of the French Army is limited to 100,000, the 100,000 German troops stationed in France can undoubtedly destroy France at any time. Until those conditions were fulfilled, France had no choice but to look at the faces of the Germans.

"Your Excellency, if the French Government is able to agree to the first four conditions, I do not think the fifth is a problem. If the French government is unable to agree to the first four conditions, then the fifth condition is not necessary at all. "Theophel? Delcasse said.

"Yes, Your Excellency. Next, it depends on how your government chooses. War and peace, everything is decided by your government! Washitt said.

"Okay, Your Excellency, I will hurry up and report back to the country immediately. Whether or not we accept these conditions put forward by Germany, we will restore them to Germany as soon as possible. "Theophel? Delcasse said.

"It couldn't be better. I hope that the French government will agree to these conditions, and then the war will stop. Peace will come to the earth. Washitt said.

Theophile? Delcasse nodded, said nothing more, and left.

After leaving the German Foreign Office and getting into the car, Theofil? Delcasse's face turned ugly. He never imagined that the Germans would put forward such harsh conditions. Although before coming to Germany, they expected that Germany would not let go of France easily. However, the conditions now proposed by France are still far beyond their imagination.

If you can, Theophile? Delcasse would immediately reject these conditions and leave Germany without looking back.

But, sadly, he was not able to do so. The Germans have made it very clear that if France does not agree to these conditions, then the German offensive will continue. The strong German army will directly destroy France, and then collect wealth in France, and it is pressing resistance, and the blood of killing is like a river.

There can be no doubt that this was a German threat to France. If you don't accept the conditions, you will be destroyed. This is undoubtedly a difficult problem for the French government.

Back to where you stayed, Theophile? Delcasse immediately sent a telegram to the country, reporting the conditions put forward by the German side and the threat of the Germans. Let the country prepare early.

Theophile? Delcasse knew what kind of uproar the French put forward by these conditions would cause once they were made known to people at home. As for whether the French government will agree to the Germans' terms, Theophel? Delcasse didn't know either. However, he thinks that it is more likely that he will agree. Although, the conditions of the Germans were harsh, but by agreeing to these conditions, France could continue to exist. Otherwise, France will be destroyed.

Italian Foreign Minister Paulo? Boseli urgently made an appointment with Theophile? Delcasce, I want to know what the negotiations are about. However, this was replaced by Theophile? Delcasse sternly refused. This makes Paul? Sedley scolded the French for not being trustworthy. But, Theophil? Delcasse was determined to refuse to disclose the content of the negotiations, which made Paul? Saidley had no choice but to scold a few words to vent his anger.