Chapter 2389： 1 war ended (1/2)

On the 10th, in Berlin, the capital of the German Empire, the Marshal of the German Empire, the Crown Prince of Bavaria, and the Regent of Austro-Hungary Ruprecht finally signed the ”Berlin Peace Treaty” with Prime Minister Asquith, the British negotiator at the Reichstag building.

”We will reiterate the content of the treaty for the last time. Please use this last opportunity to verify. If there is no objection, we will sign the treaty and the treaty will take effect immediately.” The German Prime Minister Holweger's voice echoed in the hall. After the British expressed no objection, Prime Minister Holweger began to read the treaty.

”Because of the losses caused by the British Empire in the war against the German Empire and the mistakes and crimes committed, after mutual negotiation, the British Empire absolutely compensates the German Empire as follows.”

”First, the British Empire abandons all colonies and islands located in Africa and its coastal waters, and promises to transfer all properties and public facilities in these areas to the German Empire intact. During the transfer process, the British Empire guarantees the integrity of all properties and installations. If any loss is caused, the British Empire will compensate at the price, and the final confirmation by the German Empire’s receiving team will prevail.”

”Second, the British Empire gave up its sovereign status over Egypt, gave up the Suez Canal, gave up all colonies, territories, and privileges along the Mediterranean region such as the Island of Malta and the Strait of Gibraltar. All facilities in the above areas, whether for military or civilian use, cannot be transferred or Damage, all principles are the same as in Article 1.”

”Third, Britain withdrew its influence from Persia, and at the same time transferred to the empire some of the British islands in the Indian Ocean, such as Ceylon and Diego Garcia. For details of the islands, please refer to the annex to the peace treaty.”

”Fourth, the British Empire needs to pay 4.5 billion pounds of indemnity to the German Empire government. The first indemnity of 1.5 billion pounds must be paid within 3 years, and the remaining indemnities can be paid within 12 years. The specific interest rate of the indemnity each year Around 4%.”

”Fifth, the British Empire recognizes that in all British colonies, dominions and vassal states, Germans have the same rights and business opportunities as the British.”

”Sixth, the British handed over the Shetland Islands and Orkney Islands to the German Empire. And the British pledged that they would not have any permanent troops on the European continent, and the British would give up the protection and support of Belgium.”

In the three-hour period, the Germans adapted all the contents of the ”Berlin Peace Treaty” one by one. Although the main content only contained 6 articles, there were more than 40 pages in the subsequent protocol, which described the articles in detail. Almost all details and loopholes that may cause ambiguity. After experiencing a feeling like a final trial, Prime Minister Asquith expressed his agreement to the peace agreement on behalf of the British government, and signed his name and stamped it at the door.

However, after the ”Berlin Peace Treaty” was finalized, today's matters were not over. Subsequently, the two sides signed the additional protocol ”Restrictions on British Arms”. In this protocol, Germany focuses on the British navy, The air force and personnel training have imposed very strict restrictions! And this protocol also includes the navy and the air force. The navy is as follows.