The next day, Shire's demand for only 2 billion US dollars in reparations from the Germans quickly spread to every corner of the world.
French citizens were not very satisfied.
They believed now was the perfect time for revenge, how could Shire go against the grain and show undeserved mercy to the enemy at this moment?
Especially since many remembered Germany's occupation of Paris and coronation at the Palace of Versailles, and the subsequent occupation of Lorraine and Alsace where German-style education and various harsh measures were enforced, they had quite a few criticisms:
"The Germans were not so kind to us back then, after defeating us, despite suffering little loss, they still demanded 5 billion francs in reparations!"
"They not only plundered a large amount of property but also brutally humiliated us, causing us to lose all dignity."
"Our demands are not excessive, we only ask for the return of what they imposed on us back then!"
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