Chapter 368 Harsh Conditions

After enjoying a sumptuous lunch, the members of the German Reich and the Burundian delegation began formal talks. Compared with the previous atmosphere, the atmosphere of the formal talks has undoubtedly changed significantly. If the atmosphere between the two sides was relatively harmonious before, the atmosphere has become tense now.

"Your Excellency, in view of the fact that the Russian army caused huge losses to the German Empire in this war. Therefore, we hope that your party can satisfy the following aspects of the empire.

The two parties declared an armistice. The Russian army was fully demobilized. Before the signing of the universal peace treaty, the Russian warships sailed back to the Russian port or immediately disarmed. After the conclusion of the treaty, all the main Russian warships will be transferred to the German Empire. Russia renounces jurisdiction and sovereignty over Poland, Belarus, Lithuania, Courland, Livland, and Estland (that is, Poland, Belarus, and the Baltic States). Pending the conclusion of a universal peace treaty and the complete demobilization of Russian troops, Germany will continue to occupy the areas east of the above-mentioned areas occupied by German troops on the eve of the signing of the peace treaty. Russia recognized the independence of Ukraine and Finland and immediately withdrew its troops from Finland, Ukraine and the Åland Islands. Russia paid Germany 12 billion marks in war reparations. Germany promised not to interfere in the internal affairs of Soviet Russia and not to attack Russia from Finland. "

German Foreign Minister von Kidren Wachter, without blinking an eye, fully revealed the conditions of Germany. Moreover, these conditions are even harsher than those proposed by Qin Tian before. Of course, those conditions proposed by Qin Tian are the bottom line that Germany needs to stick to in this peace talks. In order to give the cloth party a room to bargain, so von Kidren Wachter raised the asking price.

It's just that the conditions in Germany have obviously shocked the cloth party. They simply could not imagine that the German side would propose such conditions. These conditions are undoubtedly too harsh. It was so harsh that Trotsky and other members of the cloth party delegation were stunned.

As the head of the Bundesliga delegation, Trotsky knew that this time the Germans would definitely open their mouths. However, he still did not expect that the appetite of the Germans would be much greater than he expected. If the cloth party agrees to these conditions of the Germans, then they will lose a lot of benefits. Even in the future, even if the Budapest Party controls the whole of Russia, it will not be able to develop into a powerful country on the basis of Russia. This is especially true when the Germans dominate Europe.

After hearing the conditions put forward by the German side, Trotsky wanted to leave the meeting immediately and protested. They would never agree to such a condition. However, Trotsky knew that if the peace talks failed, the Germans would definitely tear off their hypocritical masks and attack Russia immediately. With the strong combat effectiveness of the German army, they could not resist the German attack at all. At that time, with heavy losses, will they be able to defeat those opposing forces?

"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the conditions of your country are really too harsh. It was Tsar Nicholas II who got Russia involved in this war, not us. We are very peace-loving. Therefore, Germany should not Put such harsh conditions on us," Trotsky said.

"Your Excellency, no matter what you say, Russia has already joined this war. If that's the case, if you want to withdraw from the war, you will naturally have to pay a sufficient price. Otherwise, the empire will not be able to explain to the people." Feng ? Kidren? Wacht is also a look of embarrassment.

"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, we agree to cede the Kingdom of Poland to your country. In addition, we will compensate your country with two billion marks in war reparations. This is the only condition we can accept," Trotsky said.

Von Kidren Wachter smiled and said nothing. However, his expression gives people a feeling, that is, are you sending beggars away? How could the German Empire, as the winner of this war, at least the winner of the Eastern Front, only need such a little profit? In that case, isn't Germany busy in this war? Germany will not accept such conditions.

"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, this is really our bottom line. Otherwise, we would not be able to explain to the Russian people." Trotsky said.

"Haha, Commissioner, do you need to explain to the public? You only need to be satisfied with yourself, and the opinions of the public have no influence on you at all." Von Kidren Wachter smiled Said.

Of course Trotsky could understand the sarcasm in von Kidren Wascht's words. Indeed, the Budapak regards the interests of the party as paramount. As for the interests of the people and the country, they don't care so much. But while they've always done it this way. But if someone pointed it out in person, it would undoubtedly be a slap in the face. This made Trotsky's complexion very ugly. However, he also knows that now is not the time to turn against the Germans, so he can only endure it.

"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, your country's conditions are indeed too harsh for us to accept." Trotsky blushed.

"Well, Your Excellency. If you can't accept the conditions of the empire, then the empire can only treat the peace talks as over. In that case, we can only use the army to take everything we want. Hope, we The relationship between the two parties will not be affected by this." Von Kidren Wachter said.

Immediately, Trotsky's face turned from red to blue. He knew very well that it was the Germans who were threatening them. The intention is also very obvious. If the cloth party does not accept Germany's conditions, then Germany will be ready to use force. At that time, the cloth party will pay a greater price.

"Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs, I will report your request to the country. However, I still insist on my point of view. Your country's request is too harsh. We cannot accept it." Trotsky said.

"Of course, Your Excellency, member. We have already put forward the conditions. Whether you can accept them or not is up to you. Three days, our country can give you three days to consider. If your party can't give us a satisfactory answer after three days. Then , we have no choice but to terminate the negotiation." Von Kidren Wascht pressed harder and harder.

Trotsky nodded with an ugly face. Facing the threat and persecution from Germany, he had nothing to do. Who put them at a disadvantage now?