Chapter 305: Persecution (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
At the end of September 1914, the German Empire and Austria-Hungary were increasingly impatient with the Kingdom of Italy and whether to declare war on the Entente. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
Foreign Minister of the German Empire, von ? Kidren? Vahit, Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Leopold? Feng? Baron Bercidor travels to Rome, the capital of the Kingdom of Italy, to visit the Kingdom of Italy. Of course, its real purpose was to allow the Kingdom of Italy to join the war on the side of the Central Powers.
Of course, this time, they have already got Kaiser Wilhelm II and Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz? Joseph I was officially authorized to show a tough attitude in negotiations with the Italians. If the Italians really wanted to break the covenant, they would have to prepare for war with the Kingdom of Italy. However, it would be best if the Kingdom of Italy could fulfill the Covenant.
The Kingdom of Italy attached great importance to the joint visit of the Foreign Ministers of the German Empire and Austria-Hungary. Although the Kingdom of Italy has not yet made a final decision on whether or not to join the Central Powers in the war, it is clear that they cannot completely offend the Central Powers until a final decision is made. In that case, it is equivalent to taking the initiative to block the back road, and you will lose the opportunity to meet the source left and right. Even, when the time comes, they will definitely not gain anything from the side of the Entente. Unless the Kingdom of Italy really wanted to remain neutral in this war, they would probably have to join the Entente in the end. That would be unacceptable for Italy. This means that their interests will be greatly damaged.
It's just that what the Italians don't know is that neither the German Empire nor the Austro-Hungarian Empire will give them a choice.
Italian Prime Minister Antonio? Sarandra held a banquet at the Prime Minister's Office for visiting German and Austro-Hungarian foreign ministers. The ministers of the Italian Cabinet were present at the banquet. At the banquet, everyone was staggered, and the smiles on their faces were full of laughter. In this respect, this banquet was undoubtedly very successful. However, this seems to be just a façade. In fact, both sides have their own ghosts. Italy, on the other hand, tried in every possible way to inquire about the bottom line of Germany and Austria-Hungary, but was able to become a foreign minister, whether it was von? Kidren? Vahit or Leopold? Feng? Baron Bercidor, who is like an old fox, how could it be so easy for the Italians to figure out their bottom line? So, the Italians can be regarded as a busy work.
After the banquet, Feng? Kidren? Vahit and Leopold? Feng? Baron Belcidor, returned to his hotel to rest. But Antonio? Prime Minister Sarandra and Italian Foreign Minister Paulo? Seidley couldn't sleep, and the two drank strong coffee, driving away their sleepiness, and discussed how to fool the Germans and Austria-Hungary at tomorrow's talks.
"Germany and Austria-Hungary, I'm afraid it's not good this time! If we don't make a clear statement, I am afraid that it will arouse strong anger in both countries. Your Excellency, what should we do this time? "Paul? Sedley was a little worried.
Antonio? Prime Minister Sarandra's face is also a little unpleasant. The Kingdom of Italy wanted to get the most out of it, and if it fell out with Germany and Austria-Hungary now, then their previous layout would be in vain.
"Germany and Austria-Hungary, what the hell do they think, aren't they afraid, to force us to which side of the Entente? Damn, could it be that they think they have a win? However, in the current battle situation, they obviously cannot occupy an absolute advantage. "Antonio? Sarandra was full of puzzlement.
In fact, it was entirely the Italians who overestimated their own abilities, and saw themselves as an indispensable force in determining the outcome of the war, believing that the Allies and the Allies would desperately try to win them over. Therefore, they can open their mouths and make undivided demands, and force the Central Powers and the Entente to convince them according to their intentions. In another time and space, the Central Powers and the Entente Powers, in order to win over the Kingdom of Italy, did accept their non-sub-conditions. It's just that the empty promises issued by the Entente are bigger and more tempting. Therefore, the Italians finally chose to betray the Central Powers and join the Allied Powers.
However, in this time and space, everything is different. Qin Tian, who knew very well that the Kingdom of Italy was just a strong outsider and a middle-class leader, would not give the Italians another chance to rip off the bamboo. Whether or not the Italians join the Allies will have little impact on the future of the war. Therefore, Qin Tian didn't care at all whether the Italians would betray the alliance and join the Entente.
If the Kingdom of Italy had a strong strength like the United States, perhaps Qin Tian would think about it. But alas, the Kingdom of Italy is not the United States. They have empty ambitions, but they don't have the corresponding strength. Therefore, the final result is that the bamboo basket is empty.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, let's wait tomorrow for the German side and Austria-Hungary to make specific requests, and then we will reply according to the situation. Either way, we're going to drag out as much time as possible. "Paul? Saidley said.
Antonio? Sarandra nodded, there was no way around it. He always had a hunch that this time would be a difficult time for the Kingdom of Italy.
The next day, the official talks began in the meeting room of the Prime Minister's Office. German Foreign Minister von ? Kidren? Vahit and the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Leopold? Feng? Bercidor sat aside, Italian Prime Minister Antonio? Sarandra and Foreign Secretary Paul? Sedley sat aside.
There was no one else in the parlor except for the translators and recorders on both sides. The content of this meeting is also highly confidential.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary. It's been almost two months since the war broke out. But since the Kingdom of Italy has been making excuses and delaying its entry into the war, are you trying to break the Covenant? His Majesty the Emperor is very dissatisfied with this, and we have come to Rome this time in the hope that the Kingdom of Italy will give us a clear answer at once. "Feng? Kidren? Vahit's attitude was very tough.
"Austria-Hungary has the same attitude, and we cannot wait like this forever. Whether the Kingdom of Italy will still fulfill its covenant must give us an answer at once! "Leopold? Feng? Berchdor also said.