Mediterranean Hegemony Road

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On February 26, 1924, at the strong request of the French, the Paris Conference was held at the Palace of Versailles.

The topics of this meeting included the division of the territories occupied by the three countries in Italy. Of course, the topic was how to deal with the Germans who defaulted on their debts!

The war reparations paid by the Germans were mainly industrial products, and some coal and cattle were paid to the French.

The remaining small part is paid in cash. With the current financial resources of the German government, it is simply unable to pay this part of the indemnity in cash, and the in-kind repayment cannot be increased, otherwise they will not even have the money to import raw materials.

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"Everyone is very clear about the current situation of the Germans. For humanitarian reasons, I suggest lowering their war reparations!" British Foreign Secretary Gray said cautiously

"Objection, this war reparation is a punishment for Germany for provoking a war, and it is also used to make up for the losses of the participating countries. How can it be easily reduced?

Besides, do Germans really have no money? If they don't have money, how do they get their social benefits?

You must know that the current social welfare of Germans is higher than that of many countries we are sitting in. If social wealth is consumed because of high welfare, and there is no money to repay the indemnity, then the international order will not be challenged by anyone?

Anyway, it doesn't matter if you lose the war. As long as you use all the money to give benefits to the people, you don't need to take responsibility. The defeated countries lived better than the victorious countries. How should we explain to the people? "French President and Foreign Minister Alexandre Millerand said angrily.

Are the Germans doing well? of course not! The Germans above the seventh floor all owe bank loans. In order to repay their debts, they have to work overtime and work every day.

Not to mention ordinary people, even many low-level Junkers aristocrats owe huge debts. Many people are forced to give birth because of debts. Except for big bankers, life is difficult for everyone!

It is almost exactly the same as history, which also laid the groundwork for Xiyu in the future.

Everyone knows these situations, but in order to prove their ability to govern, the Weimar government is stronger than the government of Wilhelm II. They chose to whitewash the peace and pretend not to see these social conditions.

Since they all pretended not to see it, as their old enemy, the French can't help them correct it. It's good now that everyone lives in heaven.

It has become the best weapon for France to accuse Germany of deliberately defaulting on its debts.

There are many countries that are reluctant to give up indemnity. Not everyone has the family background of the British, and everyone still expects the Germans to pay indemnity to solve the domestic economy and finance?

"Mr. Alexander is right, Germany's behavior of not paying back money cannot be tolerated!

Looking at all countries in the world, which country has a welfare plan that is as high as that of the Germans? As the richest German in the world, is it not a joke to have no money?

Are they rich with free medical care and free education, rich when they pay their pensions, but no money when it comes time to pay off debts? "Belgium Foreign Minister Tammus sneered.

His words made many people feel the same way. The welfare plan that the Germans came up with is like roasting everyone on the fire, and now they want to cry poor, how is this possible?

Everyone turned their attention to Bulgaria. As one of the three major European countries, Bulgaria's attitude will directly affect the outcome of this meeting.

"We have no opinion. Even if we give up the war reparations, it has nothing to do with Bulgaria. Since Mr. Gray suggested reducing the Germans' war reparations, do you think your government has made a decision?

If it is, I suggest that it should be deducted from the indemnity of our two countries first, and the specific amount will be decided by Mr. Gray. Now you have full power to decide the reparations for the war between Bulgaria and the British Empire! "Metev said with a smile.

All eyes were on the British, only this time with schadenfreude. Everyone knows that Bulgaria has sold its creditor's rights cheaply to a British consortium. As the foreign secretary of the British Empire, he has the right to be a plenipotentiary.

However, it is difficult to say whether the latter consortia will agree. If one is not handled well, the London government will be in big trouble.

It's not that Bulgaria wants to cause trouble for the British. It's all the British themselves. Since they are supporting the Austro-Hungarian Empire against Bulgaria, it is not an exaggeration for Bulgaria to take revenge on them in international diplomacy!

At least the British attempt to cut the Germans' war reparations is out of the question, and it is even more impossible to ensure the balance of Europe by loosening the Germans.

If it is not taken into account that the Germans are much more difficult to deal with than the Italians, maybe now France has already sent troops to occupy German cities.

After all, after the occupation of Italy, everyone has added a batch of cheap labor, which has already made a lot of money for the capitalists of the two countries.

And what about Germany, which is more valuable? Many people have been tempted, but the strength of the Germans still exists, and the French dare not act alone.

In case the Germans suddenly broke out, the current German war potential is still not much smaller than the French, and if they lose both, the French will not be tragic?

Now they are barefoot and not afraid to wear shoes. The Germans clearly believed that the French did not dare to do it alone, or that they had full confidence in the British and believed that the British Empire would prevent the French from occupying Germany!

"Since everyone is against the issue of reducing the indemnity, we should consider the long-term plan first.

Now let's talk about it, the Germans now owe the war reparations for 1924 (note: the war reparations are paid at the beginning of the year, or at the end of the previous year).

Everyone knows whether the Germans have money or not. It is definitely unrealistic to want them to pay the war reparations immediately.

So have you considered letting the Germans repay in other ways?

For example: We provide raw materials, let the Germans process products for us, and let the Germans pay the war reparations through labor! "Grey decisively changed the subject.

This is an alternative plan presented by the London government. Since Ferdinand started the real estate fire, the British economy has recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The idea of ​​"de-industrialization" also began to take root in the British Empire, and many capitalists made a fortune outside by relocating factories.

These people have become loyal supporters of the idea, shouting slogans such as: "Make all Britons managers!", "Eradicate poverty from..."

Anyway, it is to announce to everyone the superiority of deindustrialization. How could Ferdinand not know about this situation?

Just de-industrialization, there are still a few years of dividends to enjoy, but don't let an economic crisis break out. Otherwise, you will find that without the real economy as the backbone, the virtual economy in the economic crisis has no ability to resist risks at all!

"This idea is good, but unfortunately it is not suitable for Bulgaria. We are too far away from the Germans. The high transportation cost is enough to exhaust our dividends!" Metev said disappointedly.

In fact, his heart is already blooming, the British have already jumped into the pit, even if they can't be buried, they can still hurt their vitality!

One Germany and one Italy transferred a large amount of industry to these two countries. Only they themselves knew what medicine the British sold in their gourds.

Anyway, the more the British invest now, the less they will be able to let go in the future. In the face of interests, people are always prone to overheating.

"This plan can be considered, but the salary standard of the Germans must be determined by us, and the location of the factory must also be determined by us. The German government must cooperate with us unconditionally and shall not collect any taxes!" Alexander Millerand Said three "must" in one breath.

Obviously, the French jumped into the pit themselves. The real estate that was originally going to be pitted by the British was also brought to France by the capitalists, and the problem of people's employment was solved.

So it doesn't matter to the government whether these factories are opened at home or abroad, no matter there are any hidden dangers, they will not break out in the short term.

For politicians, they just need to keep the economy prosperous during their term without problems!

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In the end, the General Assembly made a decision to let the German government build a huge foundry to produce industrial products for the Allies.

Countries provide raw materials, and Germans are responsible for organizing production. Within a certain period of time, Germans must produce corresponding industrial products to serve as war reparations for countries.

History has once again entered a new page. Both Germany and Italy have embarked on the road of labor repayment, while Britain and France have gone further and further on the road of deindustrialization.

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