Chapter 2391: The 1st Battle Ends 3

"First, due to the losses caused by the French Republic to the German Empire in this war, the French Republic provided a total of 50 billion marks in interest-free loans to the German Empire and its allies in the 20 years after the war, of which 10 billion marks It must be provided in the first two years after the end of the war, and the term of a single loan is 5 years, and part of the loan amount can be offset in kind.”

"Second, the French Republic ceded Madagascar and its adjacent islands to the German Empire. Before the transfer, the French Republic must ensure the integrity of the facilities and public property in the area, and any loss or transfer must be compensated."

"Thirdly, the French Republic dismantles all fortifications 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 taken as the median line, and the demilitarized zone is within 20 kilometers on both sides. , The two sides will not deploy troops and fortifications. The number of the French army will remain below 60% of that of the German army. The proportion of heavy weapons and equipment 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 the ports of some colonies and territories to each other. After informing the other party, if there are no special circumstances, the two sides can use some of the other's ports. And the French Republic guarantees itself Ports and infrastructure in all colonies are closed to third-country military personnel, warships, aircraft, etc. For details, see 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 undertook tremendous pressure. But we finally decided to sign this treaty because we believe that a peaceful A stable Western European continent is good for both the empire and the French Republic, and I believe that when we both unite and cooperate closely, then the French Republic can gain more benefits and status than before.”

"We have paid 12 points of sincerity. I hope that in the days to come, the French Republic will not disappoint the Empire. Otherwise, once the two sides meet again, there will be no tolerance and mercy between us." After signing After the peace treaty, Ruprecht said this to the French representative.

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

The French finally gave up Madagascar, but it is of very limited significance to France, with a low degree of development, and it is far away from France's main colonies in Africa. At the same time, it has no strategic value for France. Giving up is also tantamount 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 third and fourth contents are the ones that have changed the strategic situation of France the most! As Ruprecht said, this time, Germany showed 12 points of goodwill to reconcile with France. But it is obviously impossible to say that you only pay goodwill and only think about reconciliation without leaving some behind! In addition to interests, there is a big stick to maintain the relationship between countries! The Germans must leave enough behind in the military!

In order to ensure the suppression of the French, Ruprecht and the top German military officials made a careful plan. "In the future, our military attitude towards France is like this. First, we must prevent France or other countries from attacking us again through France as a springboard! 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 elaborated his point of view in this way.

Through this war, the Germans had a very clear understanding of the combat effectiveness, industrial level, and mobilization capabilities of the French army. To be fair, the French army is very strong, and it can be said to be the second in the world. The mobilization speed of the French is also very fast, in fact, it is not much slower than the German army. If Germany waits until the French complete their deployment before launching an offensive, it will definitely pay a certain price. At the same time, the delay time may also lead to other variables!

Therefore, Germany's approach to dealing with the first point is to make the French have no time to mobilize! After the war, Germany will definitely station troops in Belgium! Therefore, in fact, the military border between Germany and France has been pushed to the French-Belgian border! 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 offensive position. If France and Germany turn against each other again, Germany can launch an attack directly from Belgium, while the French have no fortifications in the northeast. No garrisons! Even if the French's mobilization ability is NB, it is absolutely too late to stop the German attack! This is like when two people are fighting, one of them has put a dagger on the other's neck from the beginning, tell me, how does the other fight?

Of course, to make such a strategic deployment, if it is time for Germany and France to act again, then this 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 it is best not to use this last move for the rest of his life!

What is the best-case scenario for the German Reich? Naturally, France could be integrated into the alliance established by the empire. People have to admit the reality. For example, after World War II, when Germany was divided into East Germany and West Germany, the French president said that there would be no historical problems between France and Germany. After recognizing their own status and capabilities The two countries began to unite quickly.... Then start to establish the European Union, and the historical situation can also be used on this plane, but this time the alliance is under the leadership of the German Empire!

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