Chapter 727： Two treaties (1/2)

Time is a pig-killer, no matter how persistent the two countries are, Russia has to bow their heads in front of time.

After more than two months of negotiations, on July 18, 1881, the two countries finally reached an agreement under the mediation of various parties.

It's really reluctant, neither the Tsarist government nor the Berlin government are satisfied with the peace treaty.

It ’s just that there is n’t much food left in the house. In order to avoid starvation, we have to compromise.

When the war is over, it does n’t mean you do n’t have to spend money. The pensions of soldiers who were killed or disabled, the placement of retired officers and soldiers, and the post-war economic reconstruction all required a lot of funds.

The two countries did not dare to run out of their money bags. The government did not have emergency funds, but it was not as simple as financial bankruptcy.

If the soldiers are not settled well, that will cause a big mess. The mutiny is trivial, and the most feared thing is that someone comes and shakes his arms and calls ”revolution.”

The three countries, Britain, France and Austria, have stated clearly that the international community will only consider helping them if they have signed an armistice treaty.

This year, the three countries of Britain, France, Austria and Austria are the international community. The positions of the three countries are the same, and the rest of the countries do not add up.

Post-war reconstruction can be delayed, but disarmament resettlement is imperative. Without the financial support of the international community, even the Russian Empire that won the war cannot stand up.

Both Russia and Russia made concessions, or the three countries helped them make concessions. The content of the treaty:

1. The Kingdom of Prussia acknowledges defeat and assumes responsibility for the war;

2. To cede East Prussia, West Prussia, and Poznan to the Russian Empire;

3. The Kingdom of Prussia paid 360 million Aegis to the Russian Empire as war compensation, paid in 30 years, with an annual interest rate of 6%;

(Remarks: The first batch of payment of 60 million Aegis, after which monthly principal and interest and 1798652 Aegis, a total of 70,751 Aegis)

4. After the first indemnity is paid by the Berlin government, the Russian army must withdraw from the territory of the Kingdom of Prussia within one month;

5. The two sides complete the prisoner exchange within one month, and neither will receive ransom;

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The apology and apology are not the key points. The real core is just a few, especially the land cut and compensation.

The land was occupied by the Russians, no transfer was needed, and now money was left. At this time it was Hanover's turn to play.

In everyone's astonishment, on July 19, 1881, the Hanover and Berlin governments announced the Land Trade Agreement between the Kingdom of Prussia and Hanover together. The treaty states:

The Kingdom of Prussia sold the Kingdom of Schleswig-Holstein and the territory west of the Elbe to the Kingdom of Hanover for a price of 210 million pounds.

Before everyone can slow down from this shocking news, on July 20, 1881, the Hanover government signed a 150 million pound loan agreement with the British financial community. (About 300 million Aegis)

Holding the borrowed 150 million and the 60 million raised by themselves, at the end of July 1881, the Hanover and Berlin governments completed the most expensive territorial transaction case ever.

The money was received, which should be a reassuring thing. It is regrettable that the money was only passed in the hands of the Berlin government.

The 150 million pounds provided by the British were used to pay off the debt owed to them by the Berlin government. Obviously this was not enough, so it was gone.

Obvious overlord clause. Unfortunately, there is no place to complain, and the Berlin government can only recognize it.

The remaining 60 million pounds were handed over, and after paying the first war reparations of the Russians, that number shrank by half.

For the last 30 million pounds, the Berlin government still couldn't keep it. Disarmament and casualty pensions were spent almost. The funds for post-war reconstruction are still unknown.

A two-loan loan, while reducing the risk of funds, also earned two interests. The British let everyone learn what a financial operation of God is.

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In the Vienna Palace, watching the British God ’s operation, Franz couldn't help but want to follow suit, but finally found that he had no object to perform.

After putting down the documents in his hand, Franz lamented: ”The Hanover government can raise 60 million pounds by itself. It seems that we have always underestimated their financial resources. These small states in the German region may be richer than we think. Much more. ”

The Prime Minister Felix replied: ”The performance of the Hanover government is somewhat unexpected, but it makes sense.

After entering modern times, the economy of the North German region has developed rapidly. Especially after the Rhineland region has been taken, the overall economy of the German Federal Empire has reached a level.

Hanover controls the central government. Although it has no political power to control the small states in the country, it still affects each other economically.

The Hanover government raised 60 million pounds, which can also be regarded as the German federal government raised 60 million pounds.

This is also the result of the central government's insufficient local control. Otherwise, the economic situation of the German Federal Empire would double this number without any problem.

However, the price of this territorial transaction is still too high, and it has greatly exceeded the actual value. If you want to recover the costs with these new territories, it may not be possible for 100 years.

For a long time to come, Hanover ’s government will have to carry huge debts, which will greatly affect their economy. ”

The German Federal Empire occupies the finest part of the German region, and the natural conditions are very superior. More than 70% of the industries of the former German Empire were here.

The foundation is that as long as the ruling class is not stupid, the economy will not be worse.

It is precisely because of the developed economy that there are so many people in the Austrian government that they never forget it.