Chapter 320: Italy with a Broken Back
"What are you kidding? Let me sail with the High Seas Fleet? Isn't that hilarious? What am I going to do? Onlookers all the way? Be a spectator, or be an Overseer? Looking at Tirpitz, who personally conveyed the Kaiser's orders, the prince felt that he was instantly disorganized.
"The Marquis Bismarck is in charge of diplomatic matters, and from now on, all diplomatic matters have nothing to do with you, even if there is a problem later, you will be fine."
"The commander of the fleet is von. Vice Admiral Boer, General Boll is responsible for the day-to-day command and operation of the fleet, while you, as a representative of the German Imperial Family, play a supervisory and advisory role. Originally, we were going to have Prince Heinrich in this role, but the prince was not in good health. And in the current navy, you are the only one who has experienced the sudden time, and I hope you will not shirk. Tirpitz explained.
This William is really a friend, and he knows that he thinks about his friends. After turning his head a few times, the prince finally understood the Kaiser's thoughts, and now replacing himself with Bismarck does not mean that he has changed the original policy, on the one hand, this matter has already made a big trouble, and it would be too embarrassing to go back. If the world is allowed to see that Germany has backed down because of a British threat, then how will Germany be mixed up in the future? Therefore, even if Bismarck is replaced, the tone of this matter will not change.
Another thing that reassured the prince was that although there was a change of personnel in diplomacy, the German navy was still preparing to sail as planned, and the border was also on guard against France. What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? It's just a mouth. At this time, Germany had a historical Roosevelt feeling -- warm words in the mouth, big stick in hand!
And if this is changed, His Royal Highness the prince will have a lot less trouble, if, it is said that if one day this thing is broken, then it must be Bismarck who directly bears the blame, after all, he is responsible for the rest of the matter, as long as there is this meaning, although the prince will still suffer some hardships, but this stick will not be smashed on his head in the end. The Kaiser also looked at the previous friendship and left a way back for the prince, of course, as for Bismarck? Then I'm sorry, but I squeezed out the last vestiges of surplus value.
The prince was still very grateful for the Kaiser's arrangement, and the appointment from above was down, so he had to act immediately, so the prince left Berlin and embarked on the express to the port of Kiel the same night after receiving the order. And in the special car, the prince received intelligence from abroad!
After some communication, Austria-Hungary decided to assume the responsibility of being an ally, and Austria-Hungary was preparing a transport fleet, saying that after the appearance of the German fleet on the Ibilisian Peninsula, Austria-Hungary could take on nearly 40% of the supply tasks. And because of the supply of the Austro-Hungarian fleet, the pressure on the entire German fleet in terms of supply decreased a lot. And Austria-Hungary also said that if necessary, the German fleet could go to Austria-Hungary ports in the Mediterranean for maintenance and replenishment.
The reaction of another ally was even more unpleasant, as the Italian government first explicitly rejected the offer to help the German fleet, citing the special terms of the Triple Alliance regarding Britain, one of which was that Italy would not be an ally if Britain attacked Germany or Austria-Hungary.
And because of this, it can be regarded as leaving an opening for Italy's 1st World War back, but what is this matter now? The British are only verbal, and even the British themselves have not thought to take it seriously! Italy's side first dissociated itself from relations? Can such an ally want?
Originally, the prince also planned to pull Italy to see if he could get this thing to side with him at the beginning of the First World War, or to remain neutral. The reason why the prince valued Italy so much was not because of how the Italian army was, but because the navy was strong.
If Italy can stand on the side of Austria-Hungary, not to mention the actual combat situation, at least on the surface, the Mediterranean Allies are very superior! The combat effectiveness of the Italian and Austrian navies is stable and that of France! And in order to balance the situation in the Mediterranean, Britain had to divide its forces. This is great news for Germany! But now it seems that, in the absence of other external forces, Italy may have to go the way it has historically.
There are many reasons for Italy's "defection to the enemy", on the one hand, Italy itself belongs to the ******, whoever gives more benefits will mix with whom, historically France gave Italy some benefits on the territorial issue, and after the victory, Italy also obtained a piece of land from Austria-Hungary. On the other hand, Italy and Austria-Hungary already had differences over the territorial question and the Balkan question. The alliance is riddled with contradictions. Of course, the most fundamental problem may be that Italy is not optimistic about Germany and Austria.
For Italy, the prince must have hated it so much, although the Italian army is really not good, and it is not too much to say that it is an addition, but the Italian navy can still do it, at least scrap the combined forces-class battleships of Austria-Hungary. However, these things are not something that the prince can control, what should come will come after all, for Italy, the anti-bone boy, the prince will fight for it if he can, and if he can't fight for it, he will try his best to suppress it, and sooner or later he will become an enemy anyway.
And if history hadn't changed dramatically, then around 1910, Italy might have to make a move against Libya, and the prince wouldn't mind making a big deal about it. Of course, it's still a little early to talk about these things, and we have to look at the situation in Italy again.
Meanwhile, in the Italian royal palace in Rome, King Umberto I of Italy and Prime Minister Luigi I. Pelux is also discussing this matter, although they chose neutrality in the first place, but this choice is only temporary, just like the first war in history, the Italians are repeatedly weighing and considering how to maximize their benefits!
"The British were already leaning towards France and Portugal, but for a short time the British seemed powerless, and the Russians were ostensibly neutral, but they valued the fleet being built in Germany more than anything else. The Russian foreign minister had just made a statement in the morning, and in the afternoon he had held talks with the German ambassador to Russia, hoping to order another warship. Austria-Hungary and the United States were firmly on the side of the Germans, and from now on, the Anglo-French side seemed to be at a disadvantage, and there were three great powers in the world besides us that leaned towards Germany. Pelux said.
"So why don't we take the side of Germany? After all, there is an agreement between us, and we are allies with Germany. The Italian Prime Minister said with some puzzlement.
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