Chapter 650: Sky-high Indemnity (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Almighty Cultivation Supreme
"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, this war has been going on for almost a year now. During this year, a large number of people died in the war, and the wealth spent was immeasurable. This war has brought nothing but destruction. The French Republic, hoping for peace, did not want to let the war go on any longer. This was beneficial not only for the French Republic, but also for the German Empire. "Theophel? Del Cacer made a sounding opening statement.
Obviously, the French could not defeat Germany, they could not hold on, and if they continued to fight, there was even a threat of extinction. But in order to save the face of the French Republic, he used the people as an excuse. Of course, this is the usual method used by these politicians.
Feng? Kidren? Vahit, looking at Theophile? Delcasse's performance, not debunked. The French are already tough enough, so why bother to debunk them? Anyway, Germany will not be relentless at all in this peace talks.
"Yes, Your Excellency. The German Reich did not want the war to continue. That's why we agreed to peace talks with France. Washitt said.
Theophile? Delcasse seems to be very satisfied that the two countries have been able to reach a consensus in this regard. This is undoubtedly a good start for this negotiation.
"Your Excellency, I think we will be able to reach a consensus soon this time." Theophile? Delcasse said.
Vasit nodded, and then continued: "Your Excellency, I have to tell you that because of the urgency of the time, our negotiations this time are only three days. If we are not able to reach an agreement within three days, then I am afraid I will have to declare that the negotiations have broken down. ”
Theophile? Delcasse was stunned. He couldn't understand why Vahit's attitude had changed all of a sudden. How can such a negotiation be concluded in three days, and if the differences between the two sides are a little bigger, I am afraid that even three months will not be able to complete the negotiations! He was a little puzzled as to why Vahit's attitude had changed in such a way.
"Your Excellency, three days is too short, isn't it?" Theophile? Delcasse said.
"It's not short. If we can come to a consensus, it won't take three days at all, one day will be enough. Washitt said.
Theophile? Delcasse suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart. He sensed that the attitude of the Germans this time would probably be very tough. Therefore, he felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart, but there was no way to solve it.
"Alright, Your Excellency, then let's not waste time, let's get started!" Vahit urged.
Theophile? Delcasse nodded.
"Your Excellency, in view of the terrible price paid by the German Empire in this war. And the cause of this war was provoked by the Entente on its own initiative. Therefore, the German Empire believed that the French Republic should make reparations to the German Empire. Washitt said.
Theophile? Delcasse opened his mouth to refute the Germans' attempt to shift the blame for the war onto their own country, but ultimately said nothing. He knew that the Germans were going to demand war reparations, which was customary, and even if they refuted it, it would be useless.
After the defeat of France in the last Franco-Prussian War, didn't the Germans also demand war reparations of five billion francs? It's just not known how big the appetite of the Germans will be this time.
"Your Excellency, France also paid extremely heavy losses in this war. Most of our country has been scorched to the ground. So, if Germany asks for too much compensation, we may not be able to pay it. "Theophel? Delcasse began to cry poor. In terms of war reparations, since it is unavoidable, then, of course, it is possible to pay a little less.
Vasit ignored Theophile? Delcasser's crying poverty directly offered the price: "The German Empire thinks that it is more appropriate for France to compensate us with a total of 100 billion marks." ”
"What? Thousand? One hundred billion marks! This, how is this possible? "Theophel? Delcasse jumped to his feet. This number is undoubtedly an astronomical number.
Originally, he thought that the Germans would need a maximum of two or three hundred billion marks. Although it is not a small amount, it can be taken out by gritting its teeth with France's financial resources. However, now I know that the Germans' appetite is even greater than they imagined! 100 billion marks, even if you smash the pot and sell iron, the French can't take it! Of course, if all French investments abroad are taken into account, there will be almost 100 billion marks. But if all of it was given to the Germans, then how could the reconstruction of France proceed? Don't forget, France is almost scorched now! If you want to rebuild, you will need a lot of money.
"Your Excellency, a hundred billion marks, not much. The casualties of the German* army on the battlefields of France, as well as the consumption of war materials, were also very high. In addition, we do not think that France will not be able to come up with a hundred billion marks. According to reliable information we have received, French investments abroad amount to more than 100 billion francs. Therefore, this war reparation is nothing. "Vahit's attitude is resolute.
"Your Excellency, is your country trying to take our last franc? If France had paid so much war reparations to Germany, then France would have been completely finished. We also suffered great losses in the war. A large number of people are in urgent need of medical treatment. A large amount of rubble to be cleared. People can't even fill their stomachs. These are all things that cost money. "Theophel? Delcasse said.
However, Vahit was not moved at all. What does the life or death of the French have to do with Germany? Moreover, the more France's power is weakened, the better it will be for Germany. The two sides are rivals! Even in this war, France was defeated. Germany could slaughter them at will. However, the French will certainly not be reconciled. They will surely wait for their chance to take revenge. Therefore, in this negotiation, Germany should weaken France as much as possible, so that France will completely lose the opportunity to retaliate against Germany. In this way, Germany will be truly safe.
"Your Excellency, France can pay Germany two billion marks in war reparations, and this can already show our sincerity." Theophile? Delcasse said. <