After Emperor Long Yufei approved the winter offensive battle plan, the General Staff quickly moved into action. The 23rd, 24th, and 25th armies, which had just been formed, had already set off for the Mediterranean. Five brigades of the Marine Corps, also assembled in the Mediterranean, will be responsible for the landing of the main force on the beach for the follow-up. The warships of the 1st Fleet of the Navy also began to gather towards the Mediterranean. In the Italian landing operation, the artillery support of the Navy was indispensable. After all, landing operations are inherently very dangerous, and if you are not prepared, you will pay huge casualties.

The Imperial Navy was now the largest in the world, and the 5th Fleet had defeated the German Navy and mastered naval supremacy in the North Sea and the eastern Atlantic. Then, the 1st Fleet can have a bigger play. Supporting the Army's war against Italy was undoubtedly the best way to do so.

The 3rd Army of the Imperial Army, which had been stationed in the Mediterranean, became the vanguard of the attack on Italy. The commander of the 3rd Army, Admiral Gu Yun, also became the commander of the operation against Italy, and he would be responsible for commanding four armies and five marine brigades to launch a campaign of annihilation against the Kingdom of Italy.

The frequent movement of the Chinese army and navy in the Mediterranean Sea has also attracted the attention of the two countries concerned, Italy and the Ottoman Turkish Empire. The Kingdom of Italy was already under the threat of the Chinese army and navy, and had long since become a frightened bird. Therefore, despite the fierce fighting on the continent, they still refused to send troops to fight on the continent, and only cared about defending their country. This made the Germans very angry. However, the Germans also had no way. After all, the Kingdom of Italy is an important member of the Holy League. The presence of Italy ensured the security of southern Germany. If Germany and the Kingdom of Italy fall out. That's not good for you, too.

The Ottoman Turkish Empire was fighting bloody battles with the kingdoms of Afghanistan, Egypt and Najd. The Ottoman Empire thought that by mobilizing four million troops, it would be able to defeat these three countries in one fell swoop and restore the glory of the Ottoman Empire. However, after the war began, they realized that the development of the war situation was not as easy as they thought. The combined forces of the Kingdom of Afghanistan, Egypt, and Najd held off the Ottoman Turkish Empire on the peninsula of Asia Minor. At the same time, the defeat of the Ottoman Turks' navy made their long coastline an easy place for the Chinese to attack them. Therefore, it was worthwhile for the Ottoman Turkish Empire to send troops to garrison these areas. In such a situation. The Ottoman Turkish Empire was unable to concentrate its forces on attacking the Kingdom of Afghanistan and other three countries. It also gives them a respite. This time, the Chinese Empire intended to fight in the Mediterranean, which was also a great threat to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. They had to deploy more troops along the coast to prepare for an attack by the Chinese* army.

Rome, the capital of Italy, and the whole city was in a panic. After the news of China's imminent attack on the Kingdom of Italy, the entire Kingdom of Italy was in a panic. The catastrophe of the last war is still fresh in their minds, and they really don't want to experience that disaster again! Originally, before the start of the war. The Italians were also ambitious to survive the war and even restore the glory of the Roman Empire. However, after the start of the war, they were almost reduced to spectators. There is no way to intervene in the war at all. Now, it will be attacked by the Chinese. In this war, the peaceful alliance led by the Chinese Empire has undoubtedly gained the upper hand. If not, the war will end with a Chinese victory. At this time, there was a war with China. It's a complete suicide! Many Italians have even begun to complain about the government? Why do they keep on the side of the losers?

King Vittorio of the Kingdom of Italy. King Emanuele II and Prime Minister, Count Cavour, were also very aggrieved. It's not that they want to be on the side of the losers, it's really no way around! Who knew that the Germans, who were so awesome before the war, would be so unreliable? After the outbreak of the war, the Germans suffered heavy losses. Obviously, this battle will be difficult for the Germans to win. The most depressing thing is that they also have to be buried with the Germans!

However, these Italians did not seem to think that the reason why they were able to arm so many troops was because of the support of Germany! Without the support of Germany, relying on the Kingdom of Italy's own military industry, it would not have been possible to arm so many troops. It's just that, having received a lot of military aid from the Germans, they did not want to fulfill their obligations. I have to say that the Italians are indeed shameless enough. Of course, it can also be said that the Kingdom of Italy did so solely for the sake of their own national interests.

Inside the Italian royal palace, King Vittorio. Emanuele II was frowning. He believed that this time the Kingdom of Italy would not be spared. The Chinese have begun to gather a large army to attack Italy, and the Kingdom of Italy, can it resist? This is obviously impossible. Even the leading big brother of their Holy Alliance, the Germans, is about to be sent out by the Chinese!

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Chinese's attack on us is about to begin, do you have any good ways to let us get through this crisis?" Vittorio. Emmanuele II looked at the military and political officials of the Kingdom of Italy.

"Your Majesty, let us hurry up and ask the Germans for help. Now that the battlefields on both the eastern and western fronts of the European continent have calmed down, the Germans are well placed to mobilize their troops to rescue us. In this way, perhaps we will be able to withstand the attack of the Chinese. "Foreign Secretary Betino. Ricasoli suggested. After all, the Chinese are too strong, and without foreign aid, it will be difficult for the Kingdom of Italy to survive.

"Will the Germans come to our aid?" Vittorio. Emanuele II frowned. Previously, Germany asked the Kingdom of Italy to send troops, but the Kingdom of Italy pushed back and forth, and in the end it was still unsuccessful.

"Your Majesty, in any case, if the Kingdom of Italy were to be destroyed, it would not do Germany the slightest. The Chinese could even occupy Italy and attack Germany from the south. The Germans should be able to tell the difference. War Secretary Pilemont said.

Vittorio. King Emanuele II nodded, if the Germans were willing to lend a hand, perhaps the Kingdom of Italy would be able to turn the corner.

"Your Majesty, I don't think we should put our hopes in the Germans, but on our own." Prime Minister Count Cavour said.

"Your Excellency, the gap between us and the Chinese is too great. With the strength of the Chinese, it is completely possible to crush us easily. War Secretary Pilemont retorted. Relying on the strength of the Kingdom of Italy itself to deal with the Chinese, isn't that looking for death?

"Your Majesty, ladies and gentlemen, in this war, the Holy Alliance is already at a disadvantage. If you want to win, it's already very difficult. Even if Germany sends troops to our rescue, will we be able to defeat the Chinese? I think it's undoubtedly very difficult. The Germans, with their own hands on their own, simply could not have sent many troops. So, I think we can change our position. Count Cavour said.

"What? Change your position? But will the Chinese accept us? "Vittorio. King Emanuele II exclaimed. After all, if there is an opportunity to switch to the side of the Chinese again, this is undoubtedly the best outcome for the Kingdom of Italy. After all, the big ship of the Holy Alliance was about to sink, and if they were not willing to bury the Germans, they would have to jump ship and abandon the Germans immediately. Of course, this would certainly make the Kingdom of Italy a faithless nation in the eyes of the world. However, it is much better than destroying the country. What's more, if the Chinese Empire accepts them, then they will most likely become the victors in this world war! I believe that the Italian people will definitely appreciate the good intentions of the government.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Italy has turned into the arms of the Chinese, and it will be beneficial to the Chinese. At least, they don't have to fight a big war with us. The two million army of the Kingdom of Italy can also turn to attack Germany, which is equivalent to making the camp of the Peace Alliance two million more troops out of thin air! Such a good thing, the Chinese should not refuse. Of course, if we want the Chinese to accept us, I am afraid that we will have to pay a certain price. Count Cavour said.

Vittorio. The expression on King Emanuele II's face kept changing, and he seemed to be reconsidering what the Kingdom of Italy should choose this time. After all, the Kingdom of Italy is not an opponent of the Chinese, and even with the support of the Germans, the Chinese can still easily destroy the Kingdom of Italy. In addition, in this world war, the Holy Alliance is already at a disadvantage, and if it continues to persist, I am afraid that it will lose even more ugly. It is undoubtedly the most appropriate time to jump out of the big ship of the Holy Alliance at this time.

"What do other people think?" Vittorio. King Emanuele II asked.

"Your Majesty, if the Chinese can accept us, it will undoubtedly be the best result." Foreign Secretary Betino. Ricasoli said.

War Minister Piremont also nodded his head in approval.

For more chat. King Emanuele II was thus determined. (To be continued......)

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