Chapter 2145： High-level meeting three

"We want Gabon and French Congo, Central Africa is still left to the French, but what about other economic and political rights we want? For example, the right to station troops in Madagas, and the use of Dakar or Algeria. The right of the port?" Ruprecht thought for a while and said.

"Are you going to build a system of naval bases across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans? This is a good idea. If you can, other British islands in the Indian Ocean, such as Diego Garcia and other places, are also easily captured. , The entire East Atlantic and West Indian Ocean regions will be our sphere of influence, and the maritime power of other powers will be squeezed out.” Grand Duke Baden said.

It seems that Germany can use the right to use French African ports in the Central African region. But the Grand Duke of Baden himself felt that it was too cheap for the French. Because in his opinion, the French are the defeated after all. In fact, they have no choice than the British. After all, the German Army can now consider entering Paris at any time! This time it would be nice not to move it in the European mainland. The colonies don't want much, even if they are harsh, some French will accept it.

"In fact, we don’t need to care about these issues. The French should be very clear about their position. If they fail, the loser will pay the price. The normal price will make them fearful, and the light punishment will even lead to Let them be lucky," Grand Duke Baden said.

"France needs to pay a price, which is certain, but we can make this price softer, for example, economically. The empire has gained enough territory in this war, and more or less is of little significance. . And Central Africa is not a rich place. In this regard, I agree with Crown Prince Ruprecht’s opinion that we can take Gabon and French Congo.” At this point, Battelle said, on this point. , He is more supportive of opening up the French net.

"Then how much will the French cost economically? We received 5 billion francs in compensation from the French in the Franco-Prussian War, what about this time?" Grand Duke Baden asked.

"How about providing an interest-free loan of £200 million a year in 10 years? The term is 5 years, please repay in the fifth year?" Ruprecht thought for a while and said. Under the gold standard system, one pound sterling equals about 7.32 grams of gold, while one sterling equals 0.29 grams of gold, and one pound sterling equals about 25 francs. An interest-free loan of 200 million pounds a year is about 5 billion francs. If the annual interest rate is 5%, the German government would have received 1.25 billion francs of interest if the five years were not accumulated. Of course, these things cannot be counted as such, but for France, such a result after the end of the war is no problem. This was a joke with William and the French back then that once the war started, William believed that he could take away 50 billion francs in compensation from the French, which is already much lower!

"This is still too little." Grand Duke Baden said with a frown.

"If there is still a small amount, then we can only take it from the British, and I am going to get 3 billion pounds in compensation from the British." Ruprecht said with a smile. In the history of the Versailles peace treaty, the total amount of compensation paid by the Germans was 226 billion gold marks, or about 11.3 billion pounds, and later reduced to 132 billion gold marks, or about 4.99 billion pounds. However, in fact, the compensation and interest were not paid until 2010.

Ruprecht wants real money, not a number in a treaty. If this number is too much, the British can't afford it. Although the financial situation of the UK is much better than that of Germany in history, it is still very difficult to pay 30 pounds in a short period of time, such as 20 years. After all, the British government's fiscal revenue in 1913 was only £189 million in history! Of course you have to say that historically, the British fiscal revenue in 1918 was 700 million pounds. This figure is okay, but after all, you have to consider the problems of high profits and high wages and excessive taxes under the circumstances of inflation. This is not the case in wartime and peacetime. Fabi's.

The 3 billion pounds mentioned by Ruprecht is naturally not the value of the British pound during the war, it must be before the war! And it is impossible for the prince to directly say that 42 years will be paid off like the Versailles peace treaty. Please, 42 years, who can tell what will happen 20 years later? Therefore, the entire repayment period must be compressed within 20 years, at best, 15 years! Because within 15 years, Ruprecht can guarantee that the British are not capable of barring their teeth. If 20 years later, who knows the attitude of the United States? What is the attitude of the Soviet Union? Britain is not terrible, but the international environment is terrible!

"3 billion pounds is too little, right?" Barthes said.

"Then what do you think is the upper limit for the British to pay? What we need after the war is the pound that can fall into our wallet, not a treaty number." Ruprecht said. "Of course, I don't know much about economic issues. This aspect can be handled by you, as long as Bavaria can get its own share."

It is impossible for the 3 billion pounds to be all given to Germany, and the French are not all given to Germany. In fact, the compensation of Britain and France is to be given to Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. As for the specific ratio no one has any. Speaking out, Ruprecht did not mention it. After all, this issue is very sensitive. Who made Ruprecht's wife the future Austro-Hungarian empress? To some extent, it seems to be a concept for Bavaria and for the Austro-Hungarian Empire!

So you can say that whether Ruprecht avoids suspicion or exchanges interests, after he has taken the lead in the territory, the crown prince is willing to hand over the right to negotiate compensation for Britain to the German and parliament in terms of economic compensation. Pie, he just made suggestions.

"I think Grand Duke Baden and I will be able to get back the economic benefits of the empire at the negotiating table." Barthes expressed his appreciation for the crown prince's concession, while Grand Duke Baden nodded to express his satisfaction.

"The representative of the United Kingdom is coming soon, so who is responsible for receiving it?" Grand Duke Baden asked.

"This will be a relatively long wrangling, and I estimate that 80% of the British will not succumb. Therefore, in the first negotiation, I will be the leader of the group, and it will be fine to hand it over to the two in the subsequent few times. And I have to consider how to handle it. It hurts more for the British!" Ruprecht said with a smile.

"Then, on behalf of the Emperor, I wish you a perfect ending in the final stage of the war." Grand Duke Baden said with a smile.

"The Imperial Assembly will hold a grand celebration for you after the war. Your record makes you the most dazzling star during the Imperial War." Barthes' words on the side also contained beautiful words.

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