Chapter 2391： War 1 ends three

"First, due to the losses caused by the French Republic to the German Empire in this war, the French Republic has provided the German Empire and its allies with interest-free loans totaling 50 billion marks, of which 10 billion marks. It must be provided in the first two years after the end of the war. A single loan has a term of 5 years and can be used to offset part of the loan amount."

"Second, the French Republic cedes the island of Madagascar and its adjacent islands to the German Empire. Prior to the transfer, the French Republic must guarantee the integrity of the facilities and public property in the area, and any damage or transfer must be compensated."

"Third, the French Republic dismantled all fortifications in the areas bordering Germany and Belgium. In order to show that the two countries will no longer be hostile to each other, the German-French border and the French-Belgian border are the center lines, and the two sides are unarmed areas within 20 kilometers , The two sides do not deploy troops and fortifications. The French army remains below 60% of the German army’s possession. The proportion of heavy weapons such as tanks and artillery is the same."

"Fourth, in order to consolidate the hard-won reconciliation between the two sides, the German Empire and the French Republic opened part of their colonies and territories to each other. After informing each other, if there are no special circumstances, the two sides can use some of the other's ports. And the French Republic guarantees itself All colonies’ ports and infrastructure are not open to third-country military personnel, warships, aircraft, etc. For details, please refer to other documents."

"In this contract, we have fully taken care of the interests and face of the French Republic. For this, I personally and the entire German high-level have taken tremendous pressure. But we still decided to sign this treaty because we believe in a peace. A stable Western European continent is good for both the empire and the French Republic, and I believe that when we unite and cooperate closely, then the French Republic can gain more benefits and status than before."

"We have paid twelve points of sincerity. I hope that in the days to come, the French Republic will not let the Empire down. Otherwise, once the two sides meet again, there will be no tolerance or mercy between us." After the peace treaty, Ruprecht said to the French representative.

This treaty is really very loose for the French. The capital of 50 billion marks seems to be a lot, but this is a loan, not a compensation. Compared with the £4.5 billion compensation that the British need to pay, these loans are more like giving Germany a step down.

The French finally gave up the island of Madagascar, but it was of very limited significance to France, the degree of development was low, and it was far from the main French colonies in Africa, and it had no strategic value for France. Letting go is also equivalent to giving the Germans a face. After all, as the armistice treaty of this era, it is necessary for the victorious party to get compensation and territory!

Compared with the previous two, the content of Article 3 and Article 4 are the biggest changes to France's strategic situation! As Ruprecht said, this time, Germany offered 12 points of goodwill hope for reconciliation with France. However, it is obviously impossible to say that only paying goodwill and thinking about reconciliation without leaving some back-hands! In addition to maintaining the relationship between countries, there is a great stick! The Germans must leave enough troops in the military!

In order to ensure the suppression of the French, Ruprecht and the top German military have made a careful plan. "In the future, our military attitude towards France is like this. First, we must prevent France or other countries from using France as a springboard to attack us again! Second, we must gradually transform France into our ally, and then Fill France into our entire strategic front.” In a high-level meeting of the German military, Ruprecht expounded his views in this way.

Through this war, the Germans have a very clear understanding of the French army's combat effectiveness, industrial level, and mobilization capabilities. To be fair, the French army is very powerful, and it is okay to say that it is second in the world. The French mobilization speed is also very fast, in fact, not much slower than the German army. If it waits for the French to complete their deployment and Germany launches an offensive, it will definitely pay a certain price. At the same time, the delayed time may also cause other variables!

Therefore, in dealing with the first issue in Germany, the method adopted is to let the French have no time to mobilize! After the war, Germany will definitely station troops in Belgium! So, in fact, the military border between Germany and France has been pushed to the border between France and Belgium! According to the agreement , the French dismantled the fortifications in the northeast and were not allowed to deploy troops within 20 kilometers on both sides of the French-Belgian border. This is obviously very beneficial to Germany!

Compared with this world war, Germany after the war has a better forward base and an offensive position. If France and Germany once again engage in antagonism, Germany can directly attack from Belgium, while the French have no fortifications in the northeast, and in the border area. No garrison! Even if the French's mobilization ability is NB, it will never have time to stop the German offensive! This is like fighting between two people. One of them has put a dagger on the other's neck from the beginning. Tell me, how does the other person fight?

Of course, to make such a strategic deployment, if it is time for Germany and France to start again, then the deployment has actually failed, because it indicates that the relationship between Germany and France has not become friendly because of the tolerance of the Germans. . Therefore, Ruprecht hopes that after this step, it is best not to use it for a lifetime!

What is the best situation for the German Empire? Naturally, France can integrate into the alliance established by the empire. People have to recognize reality. For example, after World War II, when Germany was divided into East Germany and West Germany, the French president stated that there would be no historical problems between France and Germany. After recognizing their status and abilities The two countries began to quickly group together....... Then began to establish the European Union, and the historical situation can also be used on this plane, but this time the union is carried out under the leadership of the German Empire!

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