Chapter 166 German port
“The harm done unlawfully by Moroccans to our soldiers, which sparked our just war against Morocco, has come to an end.”
“So in order to compensate our country for the losses and casualties caused by this war, the Moroccans must pay for their mistakes!”
“Our country demands territorial compensation for our country with the Tantan-Zag line as the boundary.”
“At the same time, we demand that the Moroccan police must manage the internal security under our guidance.”
In front of the big round table at the Royal Palace of Madrid, Spanish Prime Minister Canovas, as a representative, put forward a series of conditions for the Spaniards.
As for the compensation for the territory in the conditions, if it is determined that the Moroccans will all be driven to the huge Western Sahara desert.
Although the conditions of the Spaniards were outrageous, of course, this was only for King Hassan II of Morocco.
Neither the British representative Russell nor the French representative McMahon were expressionless and accepted the Spaniard’s request.
They were even a little surprised by the Spaniard’s leniency,
Because in their original plan, the entire Morocco would be swallowed by the Spaniards.
And now the Spaniards’ treaty has left the Moroccans a little bit of a place to stay.
“impossible!
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“Your country is completely annexing our country, leaving only a small fig leaf.”
“It is absolutely impossible for our country to accept such a request, if your country insists on it.”
“Then all Moroccans will stand up against the tyranny of your country!
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Sultan Hassan II of Morocco, who had been driven to the corner of the negotiating table, stood up excitedly and slapped the table with both hands, expressing his opposition.
If this treaty is signed, then he is the sinner of Morocco through the ages, the king of the subjugated country, the king of the defeated country.
Even if he was asked to commit suicide before the war broke out, he was not willing to accept such consequences.
“The conditions of your country are too harsh. The interests of the Germans have been seriously damaged in the war between the two sides, so Germany needs to get some compensation!”
German Prime Minister Bismarck made no mention of helping the Sultan of Morocco.
At the negotiating table that no one knew, the iron-blooded prime minister was not prepared to care about the feelings of the down-and-out sultan.
The Germans’ request was directly put forward, not to help the Sudan, but to directly participate in the operation of dividing up Morocco.
“Then I don’t know what kind of compensation your country wants. Maybe we can discuss it.”
Spanish Prime Minister Canovas said he believed that Megatron’s Bismarck would not make ridiculous demands.
“Germany needs to get a port in West Africa, I don’t think it’s too much of a problem for the Spaniards…”
Bismarck said his request, and was not as arrogant as the German diplomats in the last two times,
Rather, without any diplomatic temptation, he directly stated his request.
He knew that the German navy was now trapped in the North Sea by Western France, and even if the Germans had the intention to regain their interests, once the Spaniards disagreed, it would be nothing but empty talk.
And to get a benefit that can benefit Germany above the level acceptable to the Spaniards,
That is the most important thing to think about as German Prime Minister.
“The resources of this estuary do not need to be particularly rich, as long as it can become a stable supply point for German naval ships.”
The Germans of this period were different from those of later generations. They hardly had any colonies in Africa.
Any place where the German fleet could rest for a while was sought after by the Germans.
“We can accede to your request, but I think I’ve figured out where the German port address is…”
Seeing that German Chancellor Bismarck, who was rarely convincing in front of him, accepted it with a smile because of Spanish Prime Minister Canovas.
“I think the Germans’ losses are now entirely the result of the Moroccans, who should pay for their mistakes.”
“Therefore I propose to designate the port of Delfaia in the existing Moroccan territory as an overseas colony of the Germans…”
“I don’t know your Excellency Bismarck, what do you think?”
Canovas asked with a smile, looking at the expressionless Bismarck in front of him.
“Of course, since it is the fault of the Moroccans, then they will have to pay for their actions, and the Germans will accept your request…”
German Prime Minister Bismarck did not care about his allies, the Moroccan sultan, Hassan II’s mood and the immediate enemy reached an agreement directly.
In front of him is just a poor African chief, the arrogance in the bones of white Europeans in the 19th century prevents them from admitting that the guy with the round hat is his partner…
“In this case, I think we have reached an agreement. The palace will hold a banquet tonight, and everyone will have a good time…”
Alfonso XII stood up, smiled and shook hands with the old Bismarck in front of him.
The two sides usually smiled and lost their old friends ~www.readmtl.com~ as if there was no conflict before.
“I disagree!
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“The Moroccans will not agree!
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“You robbers, you all belong together…”
The reality is so strange. There are Russians and British in front of them, and they are beaten to death. Because of some accidents, they can turn their heads and shake hands and make peace.
Now the Spaniards and the Germans can laugh at their grievances because of the slightest interest.
Except for the collapsed Moroccan Sultan Hassan II, everyone present showed a satisfied smile.
The Moroccan sultan standing at the head of the round table looked at the blond European white in front of him.
He means so deeply to feel how dirty these white people in the name of gentlemen are doing…
But all of this is not something he can solve if he doesn’t want to.
When the Germans have completely abandoned them in exchange for a little benefit, the Moroccan sultan and even the country of Morocco have lost the meaning of his existence.
The Germans got a port on the North African coast, which saved their face,
There is no need for them to continue to stand up for these ignorant Moroccans.
The Spaniards acquired the coveted Moroccan colony.
The French gained such a powerful ally as Spain, and the British gained a stable European situation…
Only the Moroccan weeping world was born.
If there is a country like Morocco in the future, then I think this day must be their unforgettable national humiliation day…
No matter how the Moroccans object, the four countries have reached a consensus and completed the agreement, which means that the situation in Morocco has become an established fact.
Spain’s annexation of Morocco has become a fact, and there will be no opposition on the entire European continent.