Chapter 307: The Entente's Wooing

"It's too much to deceive, it's too deceitful. www.biquge.info How can the Germans treat us like this? Anyway, we've been allies with them for decades. How dare they do this to us! "King Vittorio of Italy? Emanuele III was in the palace, roaring angrily.

The demands of Germany and Austria-Hungary to the Kingdom of Italy, to make Vittorio? King Emanuele III was completely unacceptable and even considered it a disgrace.

"Your Majesty, we must not accede to the demands of Germany and Austria-Hungary, they are clearly humiliating us!" The Minister of War also said.

The ministers of the other kingdoms almost unanimously insulted Germany and Austria-Hungary, and at the same time resolutely opposed the acceptance of German and Austria-Hungary demands.

These people all felt that the legitimate interests of the Kingdom of Italy had not been satisfied. At the same time, they all believed that Germany and Austria-Hungary had clearly underestimated the strength of the Kingdom of Italy. In that case, there was no need to fulfill the so-called treaty, and it would be better to join the side of the Entente and besiege Germany and Austria-Hungary.

"If we join the Entente to fight, will we be able to defeat Germany and Austria-Hungary?" Vittorio? King Emanuele III asked. Although, he is now in a state of rage. However, he has not lost his mind. Know that this is a choice that is at stake in the future fate of the Kingdom of Italy. If there is a slight difference in the pool, the final result will be unbearable.

"Your Majesty, if we join the Entente, the Entente will definitely be able to defeat Germany and Austria-Hungary. The Anglo-French forces had gradually gained a foothold on the Western Front, and the Germans' plans to quickly destroy France had failed. Next, they had to face endless counterattacks by the Anglo-French forces. On the Eastern Front, the Germans had the upper hand. However, once the general mobilization of Russia is complete, they will have to face the attack of millions of Russian troops. When the time comes, the Germans will still be exhausted, and defeat is highly likely. As for Austria-Hungary, neither on the southern nor the eastern front could be victorious. If it had not been for the support of the Germans, it would have been defeated long ago. If we had joined the war and had thrown in the main forces to cross the Alps and attack Austria-Hungary, we would have been able to defeat Austria-Hungary. After the defeat of Austria-Hungary, we could besiege Germany together with Britain, France, and Russia. When the time comes, Germany will definitely lose! The Minister of War said with an excited face, as if he had seen the moment when the troops of the Kingdom of Italy had stepped into Berlin.

The other cabinet ministers of the Kingdom of Italy also seemed to be intrigued, and they kept nodding their heads one by one, as if they really had won the battle.

"Prime Minister, what is your opinion?" Vittorio? Emanuele III, looked at Prime Minister Antonio? Sarandra.

"Your Majesty, now the attitude of the Germans and Austria-Hungary is very obvious, they refuse to cede to us those territories of the Balkans. Therefore, if we want to get those territories, there is only one option, and that is to join the Entente. However, we also had to find ways to get the most out of the Entente. "Antonio? Sarandra said.

Vittorio? King Emanuele III nodded: "Well, the Prime Minister will be solely responsible for the negotiation with the Entente." This time, we want to let the whole world know that the revival of the Kingdom of Italy is unstoppable. To make Germany and Austria-Hungary, pay for their actions! ”

Vittorio? Emanuele III, felt deeply insulted. So, he couldn't wait to wash away that shame. Only by defeating Germany and Austria-Hungary and letting them lose the war can this shame be truly washed away.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The ministers of the Kingdom of Italy replied one after another. Everyone was in high spirits, as if they really had a complete grasp of the future war.

Great Britain and France, as the main members of the Entente. In this war, too, there was tremendous pressure. In particular, Germany inflicted great losses on them in the early stages of the war, and they were constantly worried that they would lose the war. Therefore, finding a way to win over other countries to deal with Germany and Austria-Hungary together became their best choice.

The first target of Britain and France was undoubtedly the Kingdom of Italy, which was a member of the Central Powers. Although the Kingdom of Italy was a member of the Central Powers, both Britain and France believed that with the style of the Kingdom of Italy and the conflicts between them and Austria-Hungary, as long as Britain and France could give them sufficient benefits, the Kingdom of Italy would definitely betray the Central Powers and join the side of the Entente. If the Kingdom of Italy can be successfully convinced, it will truly form a total encirclement of Germany and Austria-Hungary, so that they will have an absolute advantage in the war. Reversing the current unfavorable situation is definitely not delusional.

The day after the German Foreign Secretary and the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Secretary arrived in Italy, the British Foreign Secretary Edward? Sir Grey and French Foreign Minister Théophile? Delcasse secretly arrived in Rome. They had not known that the German Foreign Minister and the Austria-Hungary Foreign Minister would be coming to Rome, it was just a coincidence. However, when they learned of this, they could not help but be even more glad, for fear that they would be too late, and that the Kingdom of Italy would be persuaded by Germany and Austria-Hungary to continue to fulfill the covenant. In that case, it would be a heavy blow to the Entente. France, in particular, with its heavy losses, could no longer withstand an Italian attack on them from the south.

That evening, Italian Prime Minister Antonio? Sarandra and Foreign Secretary Paul? Sedley, in a secret estate outside Rome, and the British Foreign Secretary Edward? Sir Grey and French Foreign Minister Théophile? Delcasse, held secret talks.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, on behalf of the British Empire and the French Republic, I cordially invite the Kingdom of Italy to join the side of the Entente in waging war against the Central Powers. In this war, the Entente were undoubtedly the ones who represented justice. "Edward? Sir Grey said.

But, Antonio? Sarandra did not take a stand, where is there any good and evil side in this war? It is simply a war waged by the great powers for their own interests.

"If the Kingdom of Italy is willing to join the Entente, we promise that the Kingdom of Italy will reap great benefits after the war is over." Theophile? Delcasse also said.