"Your Excellency, Austria-Hungary is, after all, an ally of the Empire. We can't put pressure on them with great strength. In this case, the reputation of the empire is not good, and it will also affect our relationship with Austria-Hungary. Vahit shook his head.

These Italians are really whimsical, and the empire gets those benefits from Italy, and it is rightfully deserved. However, this did not mean that the Empire would help them to put pressure on Austria-Hungary.

"Your Excellency, what should we do? Is it really only to fight Austria-Hungary? "Paul? Boseli said bitterly.

Vahit thought for a moment, and then said: "This time, the conditions put forward by Austria-Hungary are indeed very harsh. ”

"Yes, Your Excellency, it's really very harsh." Paul? Boseli said hurriedly. ，

"So, how much can you pay Austria-Hungary?" Vahit asked.

"Your Excellency, after we have paid Germany war reparations of two hundred billion marks, we have no money left. The enormous scars caused by the war in the country also require a lot of money. So, we can pay Austria-Hungary a maximum of five billion crowns in war reparations. "Paul? Boselli said.

Vasit couldn't help frowning, the Italians were not a good thing, and directly reduced the war reparations of Austria-Hungary to one-tenth of what it used to be. Although, five billion kroner is not a small amount. However, this is too far from the expectations of Austria-Hungary.

"Five billion kroner is too little, let's change it to five billion marks!" Vahit said.

Paul? Boseli was stunned for a moment, then nodded immediately. Five billion marks is a little more than five billion kroner, but it is also very limited, and in other words, it is only one billion marks more. This money, although it will make the Austro-Hungarians a little painful, they can still afford it. This is much less than the previous request of Austria-Hungary.

"Yes, Your Excellency. If it was five billion marks, then Austria-Hungary could afford it. "Paul? Boselli said.

Vasit nodded: "As for Venice and the territory to the east of it, let's cede it to Austria-Hungary." They have long coveted that territory. If you reject them, they won't agree. The empire did not want this negotiation to break down completely. Enough people have died in this war, and the Empire doesn't want to die any more. ”

Paul? Boselli thought for a moment, but nodded. Although, ceding that fertile and prosperous land to the Austro-Hungarian Empire caused Italy to lose a lot of national strength. In addition, the loss of Sicily has greatly slimmed down the territory of Italy. However, it would undoubtedly be advantageous if the ambitions of Austria-Hungary could be satisfied, and the war would not go any further. If there is an opportunity in the future, Italy will not have a chance to regain those territories.

"All right, Your Excellency. The Kingdom of Italy agreed to cede those territories to Austria-Hungary. "Paul? Boselli said.

"With regard to the colonies of the Kingdom of Italy, Libya was transferred to the Empire, and Italian East Africa was transferred to Austria-Hungary. Then a large colony, they should also be able to satisfy. Washitt said.

Libya is rich in oil resources, and Germany invested in the development of oil fields there during the war, how could it be possible to transfer this place to Austria-Hungary? Being able to transfer Italian East Africa to them is already a good compensation for them.

"Yes, Your Excellency. The Kingdom of Italy has no objection to this. "Paul? Boselli agreed simply.

The Italians also knew for a long time that after losing this battle, their overseas colonies could not be saved. Even the mainland has lost a lot of territory, let alone overseas colonies.

Of course, the Italians were fortunate that the wars were fought in the Alps, so there was not much damage to their homeland. Once the war is over, they will soon be able to recover from it.

"Your Excellency, then our compensation to Austria-Hungary is mainly these points. First, Italy compensated Austria-Hungary with war reparations of five billion marks. Second, the cession of Venice and the region east to Austria-Hungary. Thirdly, the colonies of Italian East Africa were transferred to Austria-Hungary. Articles 4 and 5 are the same as the agreements we have reached with Germany. "Paul? Boselli said.

Vahit nodded: "However, this is just the suggestion of the Empire. It is difficult to say whether Austria-Hungary would accept the goodwill of the Empire. Therefore, do not pin your hopes entirely on the Empire. If Austria-Hungary really doesn't want to, you may pay a little more. ”

Paul? Boselli nodded repeatedly: "The German Empire is the world's largest power and the leader of the Allied Powers, and Austria-Hungary will not accept the goodwill of the German Empire." ”

Paul? Boselli stayed at Wahit's mansion until three a.m. before leaving. However, when he left, he had a smile on his face. This time the secret talk is undoubtedly very rewarding. Not only did they agree with the German Empire, but they also had the support of the German Empire. In the peace treaty with Austria-Hungary, it was possible to pay a lot less losses.

This is undoubtedly very effective for the current Kingdom of Italy.

Vahit's face was also full of smiles. The Italians are undoubtedly still very acquainted. All the requirements of the empire, now have been fulfilled. The war reparations of 20 billion marks will allow the empire to have more funds available. The funds for the development of the new territories in Eastern Europe have also been sourced.

Sicily would also be ceded to the Empire, plus Corsica from the French, which would give the Empire two footholds in the Mediterranean. Although Sardinia was still under the control of the Italians, there was no doubt that the power of the empire extended to the Mediterranean.

The transfer of the Libyan colony to the empire would allow the empire to obtain sufficient oil resources from Libya and ensure that the empire's energy resources were no longer restricted.

It can be said that Germany paid huge losses in this war. However, these gains are much greater than the losses.

At the same time, the empire began to suppress Austria-Hungary as an ally. In order to further consolidate the position of the empire on the European continent in the future. Although, this is somewhat sorry for Austria-Hungary, but for the sake of the empire, it has to be done.