Chapter 497: Italy declares war

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Sitting in his seat, Mussolini looked at the person in front of him.

U.S. Ambassador Phillips, French Ambassador Ponce.

"Honorable Party Leader, allow me, on behalf of our President, to extend my sincere greetings to you." Phillips said to Mussolini.

Although Roosevelt could no longer provide direct support to Britain, Roosevelt was still doing his best to save the situation in Europe, and now Phillips is here to be a mediator.

Only a few days ago, when Roosevelt gave Hiric an open letter, he was publicly humiliated by Ciric, and Mussolini, who was also accused of dictatorship, also publicly expressed his anger at Roosevelt.

Mussolini wanted to be humorous without the ridicule of Ciric, and so, in his mouth, Roosevelt became a diffuse or creepy paralytic.

A few days after the scolding ended, Roosevelt came to show his goodwill.

"Mr. Roosevelt, what are your requests?" Mussolini said.

Although he knew it in his heart, it was also pleasing to the eye to think about it now that the neurotic actually came to beg him.

"We, President, hope that you will remain neutral and not get involved in the war against France, so that you can be compensated appropriately." Phillips said.

Now in the north, Germany is about to wipe out the main French forces, in this case, what will Italy, which has joined the Axis powers, choose?

Think about what Italy has done in recent years, the invasion of Ethiopia, its participation in the Spanish Civil War, the invasion of Algeria, and Italy under Mussolini is definitely also belligerent.

In fact, in private, Mussolini had already promised Germany to attack France together, but Italy was very smart and it was very dangerous to directly provoke the first army power in Europe, so although he agreed, he never did it.

Until now, Mussolini did not do anything, and it was not in line with his character.

With the main French forces besieged in the north, Germany has already established a decisive advantage, and in this case, Italy will definitely take advantage of the fire!

The North could not cope with it, and if there was another Italian invasion in the South, France would be even worse.

So, the Italians had to stop their adventure!

By what? Of course, it is to use interests to win over.

Now, Phillips has mentioned compensation, and then it is Ponce, the French ambassador, who is uneasy in his heart, he knows the situation of France, and he is worried.

"Honorable party leader, as long as Italy and our France keep at peace, we France can trade with Tunisia and Algeria, the North African territories."

France, with its traditional colonies in North Africa, and Italy, are salivating over these French colonies, and now, France's willingness to come and make a deal is already a big concession.

It can be said that France is out of the way, and as long as Italy does not enter the war, France can give these colonies to Italy!

Hearing this, Mussolini nodded: "I already know your opinion, and we will consider it carefully." โ€

Sending off two diplomats, Mussolini's eyes sparkled.

The French, can't hold on!

"Father-in-law, the German ambassador has forwarded to us a special letter from Fรผhrer Ciric." At this moment, his son-in-law Ziano said to him.

The United States and France were lobbying Mussolini, and now, Germany, is getting impatient.

At the beginning, it was agreed that as the Axis powers, they would advance and retreat together, but as a result, Germany fought France, and the Italians actually retreated.

Opening the letter, Mussolini saw the dissatisfaction of the German side.

Ciric told Mussolini that the German army was now about to achieve a decisive victory over France, and that if Italy did not do it, then Italy would not want to gain German support for Italy in the Balkans.

It was hoped that Mussolini would make the decisions he considered necessary for the future of his country.

On the one hand, there are the advantages of France, on the other hand, the dissatisfaction of Germany, Italy, how to choose?

Putting down the letter, Mussolini asked Ziano: "What do you think we should do now?" โ€

As a celebrity next to Mussolini, Ziano has long studied Mussolini's psychology thoroughly, and at this time, Mussolini seems to be gearing up, which is definitely made up.

In that case, of course, you have to do what you like.

"It's time for us to act, if we don't do it, the Italians will lose face, and we can't miss the moment." "Now, France is about to be wiped out by Germany, and we are attacking from the south of France, just enough to occupy a large part of France's territory, which is the emptiest place," Ziano said. โ€

"But we have to make it clear to Germany what we have to gain if we go to war." Ziano continued.

Italy's entry into the war is inevitable, but now, Germany's momentum is very strong, and it has long overshadowed Italy, so Italy must make it clear to Germany that it must be beneficial.

What France promised to Italy, Germany must agree, otherwise, what kind of effort will Italy make, just sit down, and you will be able to reap the benefits!

"Inform Alfieri and personally deliver the notice of participation in the war to Ciric, and tell them that we, Italy, will immediately declare war on France!" Mussolini said.

Ziano's words strengthened Mussolini's confidence that now, Italy must show its existence, otherwise, on the European continent, there will only be the prestige of Germany!

As for those additional conditions, Germany will definitely agree, Germany, it needs Italy's entry into the war!

"How? Did the party leader agree? Seeing Ziano coming out of the room, the French ambassador Ponce, who was still waiting outside, asked Ziano.

"Mr. Ponce, please now convey to your Government that we, Italy, will officially declare war on your country." Ziano said.

Declare war! This sentence made Ponce feel that his mind became blank in an instant, and the Italians still did not give up the opportunity to rob while the fire was burning!

Phillips did not speak, in fact, he had this premonition for a long time, Mussolini has been vacillating these days, but now, his balance has tipped in favor of Germany!

With Italy declaring war on France, the situation in the whole of Europe will become more complicated and completely evolve into a world war!

After a few hours of turbulence, Churchill's plane landed in Paris, and when he stepped off the plane, he heard the news that shocked him.

Italy, declared war on France!

"It's God testing us." Churchill said: "Our connivance with Germany and Italy has brought about today's evil results, but I believe that the final victory must be ours!" Justice will prevail! โ€