Jagged Germany: Chapter 673 Crack Seventh
"The Germans are no longer our loyal allies. The Austro-Hungarian Empire must rely on its own strength to defend its own interests and even continue to exist. Therefore, we can only vigorously develop our military strength next. I hope , The military power of the Austro-Hungarian Empire can confront the Germans. Only in this way can we no longer be afraid of the Germans." Franz Joseph I said.
"Although, I know this is very difficult. However, I hope this can become everyone's goal. Even if I can't see that day, I hope that the Austro-Hungarian Empire will continue to be strong!" Franz Joseph I continued .
"Your Majesty, we will definitely work hard! The Austro-Hungarian Empire will definitely become stronger." Duke Kasbah said.
Franz Joseph I nodded with satisfaction: "However, for the time being, we still need to maintain a good cooperative relationship with the Germans. In this case, it is the most beneficial to the empire!"
"Yes, Your Majesty. After the Germans win this war, they will become the most powerful country in the world. Even stronger than the original British Empire. Under such circumstances, if the Empire and Germany It would be very unwise to confront the empire," said Mario Weber.
"The military strength of the Germans is too powerful. Before the war broke out, no one thought that they would be so powerful and easily defeated so many powerful enemies. After the war, Germany will have the most powerful navy in the world , the most powerful army, the most colonies, and even the strongest industrial strength. Under such circumstances, no one can fight against them." Hungarian Prime Minister East von Tissau said.
In addition to having an imperial central government, the Austro-Hungarian Empire also had its own governments in the states below. It's just that the governments of all states obey the orders of the central government in name. But in fact, the autonomy of each state is very large. If it wasn't for Franz Joseph I's great prestige and being able to restrain the states, maybe the states would have gone their own way, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire would have fallen apart as a result.
"In my opinion, the most frightening thing about the German Empire is not their great strength, but their emperor. His Majesty Kaiser Wilhelm III is only 27 years old. However, he has shown outstanding talents in all aspects .Even the reason why the German Empire was able to become stronger and win this war is inseparable from His Majesty Kaiser William III. I think that during the time His Majesty William III was in power, the Austro-Hungarian Empire might not have the German Empire The ability to confront. The only thing we can do is to follow in the footsteps of the German Empire in order to obtain more and greater benefits." Baron Herzendorf said.
Franz Joseph I nodded repeatedly: "Indeed, His Majesty William III is too outstanding. If the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire can have half the talents of His Majesty William III, I will have no regrets even if I go to see God now. "
This is undoubtedly what the other ministers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire wanted to say. In many cases, the heir of a country is undoubtedly very important. The talent of the heir is related to the future of the country. In particular, many ministers are dissatisfied with Crown Prince Karl, which makes them more and more hopeful that they can have a wise and talented heir. However, Crown Prince Karl is obviously not the most suitable candidate. But in the absence of other suitable candidates, this can only be done first.
Austro-Hungary is one of the most powerful countries in the world, but because of the sharp internal conflicts, and Germany began to guard against them, this will make the situation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire even more difficult in the future. The monarchs and ministers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were helpless about this.
However, because Germany took action to suppress the Austro-Hungarian Empire, this has caused obvious cracks in the relationship between the two countries. As time goes by, the rift will only get bigger and bigger. Maybe at some point, the two countries will change from allies to enemies.
After receiving the order from the country, Crown Prince Karl and Baron Berchdold followed the domestic order and no longer insisted on their previous tough attitude during the peace talks with the Kingdom of Italy.
After the Kingdom of Italy raised the amount of war reparations to six billion marks, the delegation of the Austro-Hungarian Empire also went downhill and accepted this condition.
"Austro-Hungary and the Kingdom of Italy can reach an agreement. This is undoubtedly the best result. A war has thus disappeared. This has played a vital role in ending the war and maintaining peace in Europe." German Foreign Minister Wascht's face was full of smiles.
Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Boselli's face is also smiling like a chrysanthemum. Originally thought that this time, the Kingdom of Italy would pay an extremely heavy price. However, the final price paid was much smaller than they expected.
Of course, a total of 26 billion marks in war reparations is still a huge sum of money. For the Kingdom of Italy, it is also extremely heavy pressure. But it's better than being extorted by Austria-Hungary for 50 billion crowns, right?
Plus lost a lot of territory, as well as all overseas colonies. Italy has been hit hard this time. It may take a long time to recover.
The representatives of the Austro-Hungarian Empire all put on faces, as if someone owed them money.
Crown Prince Karl looked at Vachter and Paul Boselli, as if he was going to kill someone. The original plan was completely spread. The Austro-Hungarian Empire suffered an extremely heavy price as a result.
The foreign ministers of Austria-Hungary and Italy signed their names on the peace treaty. The treaty stipulated that the Kingdom of Italy paid war reparations of six billion marks to Austria-Hungary, which should be paid in full within three years. Italy cedes Venice and territories east of it to Austria-Hungary. The Kingdom of Italy transfers the Italian East African colonies to Austria-Hungary. Some of the latter conditions are compared with Germany.
After the signing of the treaty, Crown Prince Karl and others did not even attend the banquet, and rushed directly to the train station, left Berlin by special train, and rushed back to Vienna. They are now filled with anger, and they don't want to stay in Berlin for a moment.
When the special train left the station, Crown Prince Karl looked at the bustling Berlin through the window, his eyes were full of anger: "Germans, wait. One day, I will make you pay the price. Oscar, I Guaranteed, I will repay the humiliation you inflicted on Austria-Hungary twice!"