Chapter 157: The Ambition of the Italians
"Damn the Italians, how could we have chosen them to be our allies in the first place?" Wilhelm II was furious in his office. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 Although it has been decided to compromise with the Entente for the time being, Wilhelm II is still very unwilling in his heart.
If the Kingdom of Italy had come forward and expressed its full support for the German Empire, perhaps Germany would have been able to remain tough. Perhaps the situation will change.
Wilhelm II didn't have to think about it to know how much of an impact Germany would have at home this time if he made another compromise and concession. Even his prestige will be greatly affected by this. This made Wilhelm II very angry.
"Father, the Italians are two-faced and have always thought about their own interests. It is simply impossible to get them to support us unconditionally. Not to mention, once a war starts, their own fate is also at stake. They will hesitate, and understandably. Qin Tian was very open-minded, and he was not angry because of the performance of the Italians. Of course, this was because Qin Tian had long known that this would be the result. He was always on guard against the Italians, so that even without the help of the Italians, Germany would be able to win the war in the future.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness is right. The Italians, at all, did not think about fulfilling the obligations of their allies. Therefore, if war breaks out in the future, we cannot expect too much from the Italians. "Prime Minister Bernhardt? Feng? Billo sighed.
"Your Majesty, although we have compromised on the Moroccan issue. But we can compensate for it in other ways. In this way, for the people in the country, it can be regarded as an explanation. "Feng? Kidren? Vahit said.
Wilhelm II nodded, feeling a little better.
"Ladies and gentlemen, in any case, this incident is a disgrace for the German Empire. We must remember this shame. In the future, we must defeat them and wash away this shame! "Wilhelm II had a fierce face.
Wilhelm II hated the Italians very much for not giving their strength at a critical moment and stabbing them twice. But what he hates most is still Britain and France. In order to contain the rise of the German Empire, Britain and France have gone to great lengths to provoke the German Empire again and again, causing the German Empire to not only lose face, but also lose a lot of interests. This was naturally unacceptable to Wilhelm II.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Everyone replied.
They all knew very well that there was only one way for the German Empire to rise. That is, in the future, through war, defeat Britain and France, dominate Europe, and then dominate the whole world. And for their own interests, as well as to maintain the old world colonial system. The British and French, of course, will spare no effort to contain the German Empire. This is almost a contradiction that cannot be reconciled. So, there is no other way than to go to war. In order to achieve victory, both sides can be said to do whatever it takes.
The second Moroccan crisis, with the initiative of the German side, ended peacefully. After the signing of the Treaty of Fez, Morocco officially became a French protectorate. Of course, France ceded part of the French Congo in return. It can be regarded as leaving a little face for Germany. Otherwise, Germany will lose face this time.
In this way, all social strata in Germany are also quite dissatisfied with Germany's compromise and concession. Many elites have pointed out that Germany cannot afford to compromise and back down. In that case, Germany will lose even more benefits. Only the First World War could guarantee Germany's interests as much as possible.
It's just that war is not child's play, and it can't be decided in a sentence or two. Once the war starts, there is no way back. If it wins, it will be good, and Germany will soar into the sky and become the world hegemon. But if it is defeated, the consequences are equally dire. So, no one dares to take this risk. No one wants to go to war until they are fully prepared.
This was true not only of Germany, but also of the member states of the Entente. Therefore, the international situation seems to be very tense. However, it seems that the war will not be fought at all for a while. Of course, it is not excluded that there will be an outbreak of contingencies, which will lead to war.
Kingdom of Italy, Rome, inside the royal palace. King Vittorio? Emanuele III is talking to Prime Minister Giovanni? Jollietti spoke.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, we have rejected the request of the Germans and have not shown support for them, which I am afraid will make the Germans hold a grudge. After all, we are allies with the Germans, and it may be inappropriate to offend them in this way! "Vittorio? Emanuele III was worried.
"Your Majesty, the reason why you have not expressed your support for Germany is entirely for the sake of the interests of the Kingdom of Italy. If war broke out between Germany and France over the Moroccan question, the consequences would be severe. The Allies and the Entente will go to war because of this. If we are to fulfill the covenant, then we will also be involved in war. This would be very detrimental to the Kingdom of Italy. "Giovanni? Prime Minister Jolitti said.
Vittorio? Emmanuele III nodded, and like many Italian officials, he was not optimistic about the Germans. After all, Britain, France and Russia are not vegetarians. Especially the British, the world hegemon for hundreds of years, did not do it for nothing. There were so many countries that tried to challenge the British Empire, but in the end they all failed.
If the Kingdom of Italy followed Germany in challenging England, it would be good to win, and they would gain a lot of benefits from it. But if you lose, the consequences are very serious.
"Your Excellency, if war breaks out, will the Germans win?" Vittorio? Emanuele III asked.
"Your Majesty, it's very hard to say. Although, the military power of the Germans was constantly developing. However, judging by the current situation, there is no doubt that they are at a disadvantage. "Giovanni? Prime Minister Jolitti said.
Vittorio? Emanuele III nodded in agreement.
"Your Majesty, with the help of this Moroccan issue, which has attracted the attention of the European powers, our long-prepared plan can be implemented!" Giovanni? Jolletti said.
Vittorio? Emanuele III's eyes lit up.
"Now that you're ready, let's do it! Recreate the glory of the great Roman Empire, from now on! "Vittorio? Emanuele III said excitedly.