Chapter 890: Yield

After Germany won the world war and became the world hegemon. Germany's military movements have also become of special concern to other countries. In particular, Germany's neighbors, as well as Germany's opponents, are very sensitive to this. They were afraid that Germany would attack them without declaring war. In that case, it is estimated that no country will be able to withstand a sudden German attack.

The 1st Army of the German Army, although it had been reduced from more than 300,000 to 200,000. However, not only did the strength not weaken, but on the contrary, it was strengthened by the replenishment of a large number of technical weapons.

Although, Germany occupied almost half of the territory of France. The French government can only shrink in the south to survive, lick its wounds, and slowly regain its strength.

For the German 1st Army to reach the Pyrenees, it had to enter French territory.

In this regard, the French government did not dare to stop it at all, and let it go all the way, so that the vanguard of the German army could take the train all the way south to the northern Pyrenees. Of course, it will take some time for the large forces of the army group to arrive. Either way, it's a force of 200,000 men.

However, even the arrival of only one vanguard frightened the Spaniards enough.

When the U.S. ambassador officially briefed Spain on the situation, Spanish Foreign Minister Prieto's face turned pale.

"Oh God! Did the Germans really want to destroy the Kingdom of Spain? "Obviously, they can't resist the German attack at all!

"Your Excellency, I must report to His Majesty the King at once." Prieto did not dare to stay and immediately went to the royal palace to report the matter to Alfonso XIII.

Alfonso XIII was equally shocked when he learned of it.

"Damn, the Germans really had the determination to destroy Spain, and we should not have provoked them if we knew were. I have known for a long time that Gibraltar cannot be taken by Gibraltar. The British are simply uneasy and kind! Alfonso XIII was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. He knew very well that if Germany wanted to destroy Spain, it would not take much effort at all, and a group army would be enough to completely destroy Spain. Even if Spain mobilized, it would not be of much use. A battle-hardened German Army Group is enough to take one as ten.

After all, compared to the elite units of the German Army, the Spanish Army was rubbish. Those troops who were hastily mobilized and armed were not even as good as garbage. It is simply unrealistic to expect such troops to fight the Germans. It is estimated that after the Germans called, those guys would surrender directly. When the time comes, the Germans will fight all the way to Madrid as if they were in a no-man's land. When the time comes, he, the king, will be ousted from power, or even sent to the gallows. Spain would be destroyed and become a province or a colony under German control.

At the thought of this, Alfonso XIII shuddered and could not accept such an outcome.

"No, it can't be like this. I can't be killed, Spain can't be destroyed! Alfonso XIII said through gritted teeth.

"Someone, tell the Prime Minister and the other ministers to come over!" Alfonso XIII commanded.

Soon, the Spanish military ministers arrived at the royal palace.

"Gentlemen, the present Kingdom of Spain is at a critical juncture. The Germans had already sent a large army and were approaching Spain. According to the information we have received, the German army has reached the northern Pyrenees and may attack us at any moment. Alfonso XIII said.

"Oh God! Is the Kingdom of Spain coming to an end? ”

"Our army has not yet had time to mobilize. Even if mobilization was carried out, it was definitely no match for the Germans. We can't beat them at all! ”

"Damn. How could the Germans be so bold as to dare to destroy us? Aren't they afraid that their actions will be opposed by the nations of the world? ”

The ministers of the Kingdom of Spain were also in a panic. Although, in the Kingdom of Spain, they were considered to be superior men and enjoyed all kinds of privileges. But if the Kingdom of Spain were destroyed by Germany, they would be nothing. I am afraid that in the war, I will not even be able to save my own life.

"Shut up, gentlemen!" Alfonso XIII was furious.

Originally, he was counting on these guys to give him ideas. But unexpectedly, these guys were also scared. How else is this possible?

Alfonso XIII's roar calmed down the ministers, and they all found themselves a little out of shape.

"Okay, do you have any suggestions for this?" Alfonso XIII asked.

"Your Majesty, the Germans have once again made their attitude clear. If we don't accept their terms, they will send their army to destroy us! And our army is not at all an opponent of the Germans. Therefore, we had no choice but to accept the Germans' terms. Of course, this also does not rule out that the Germans are making military threats against us. Said the Count of Romanones.

Alfonso XIII nodded, and he thought that what Count Romanones said was very reasonable.

"Whether the Germans want to take this opportunity to threaten us militarily or not, we don't dare to gamble anymore. If we continue to reject them, they will invade us directly. After all, as everyone says, the Germans were too militarily powerful to destroy us, and it was nothing at all. Alfonso XIII said.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Count Romanones nodded.

"In that case, we don't have to struggle uselessly. Inform the ambassador to Germany and accept the Germans' terms in full! Alfonso XIII said.

On the morning of 5 February, the Spanish ambassador to Germany, on behalf of the Kingdom of Spain, signed his name in the memorandum of understanding on the conflict between Germany and Spain. The memorandum states that Spain bears the primary responsibility for this conflict. In order to compensate for the losses of the German Empire, Spain ceded Gibraltar to the German Empire, and at the same time, Spain compensated the German Empire with a billion marks, and finally, Spain ceded the Balearic Islands to the German Empire.

The signing of the memorandum marked the end of the conflict between Germany and Spain. Peace was restored between the two countries. German troops were withdrawn one after another.

Although, this has had a certain impact on Germany's reputation. Overall, however, Germany has gained enormous benefits from this conflict.