If there is a regret medicine in the world to take, King Vittorio of Italy. Emanuele II would definitely buy one at any cost. However, it is a pity that in this world, there is no regret medicine at all, and if you want to regret it, it is even more impossible. Vittorio. Since Emanuele II had done something wrong, he had to pay for it.

"Your Majesty, perhaps, we should find a way to sue for peace with the Eurasian military alliance. We have already lost this war, there is no hope of victory at all, and if we continue to fight, we will only pay a greater price! Count Cavour said.

"Your Excellency, now, it is no longer something we can ask for and be able to make peace if we want to. Whether it is the Chinese or the Prussians, they will not let us go lightly. "Vittorio. Emanuele II said.

"Your Majesty, this is always something to try. As long as we can keep the Kingdom of Italy, even if it costs a lot, we can accept it! Count Cavour said. As long as the Kingdom of Italy is preserved and the Kingdom of Italy continues to exist as a whole, then the Kingdom of Italy will still have a chance to rise. If the Kingdom of Italy were to be divided again, their previous efforts would be in vain.

"Hmm!" Vittorio. Emanuele II nodded. It would be great if the Kingdom of Italy could be preserved. However, he did not believe that the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia would spare the Kingdom of Italy. Especially in the Chinese Empire, they treated betrayers outright, often completely killed, and it was impossible to get benefits from the Chinese.

"Your Excellency, the Earl. I will give you full authority to do this! If the Kingdom of Italy can be kept, then. You will be a great hero of the Kingdom! "Vittorio. Emanuele II said. Now, he had no choice but to trust Count Cavour. He also hoped that the Count of Cavour would be able to create a miracle. Otherwise, he, the king, will probably become the king of the dead country.

"Yes, Your Majesty! I'll do my best! Count Cavour nodded.

Subsequently, the Count of Cavour met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Italy, Betino. Ricasoli deliberated for a long time about how to let the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia give up their hatred of Italy and give the Kingdom of Italy a way out. Although, there are quite a few member countries of the Asia-Europe military alliance. But it was the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia that really played a decisive role. If the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia could be convinced, then the rest of the countries would not be a problem. However, it was very difficult to convince the Chinese Empire.

"Your Excellency, I am sure to convince the Kingdom of Prussia. The Chinese Empire, however, could not do anything. Predictable. The world of the future will be dominated by the Chinese Empire. And the Kingdom of Prussia, as a first-class power, was certainly not willing to submit to the leadership of the Chinese Empire. In this case, we will have a chance to convince the Kingdom of Prussia. But. If we can't convince the Chinese Empire, then our efforts will be in vain! "Foreign Secretary Betino. Ricasoli said helplessly. The Chinese Empire had already begun military maneuvers. If you want the Chinese Empire to stop attacking Italy, it will be more difficult than ascending to the sky!

"Hmm. I think that the Kingdom of Prussia also needs an ally on the Mediterranean coast. A divided kingdom of Italy. It was of no use to the Kingdom of Prussia. On the contrary, a unified Italian kingdom, if it could become an ally of the Kingdom of Prussia, would undoubtedly be conducive to their control of the Mediterranean and compete with the Chinese Empire in the Mediterranean. Therefore, the Prussians should accept our kindness! Count Cavour said. He also believed that the Kingdom of Prussia, which would be at a disadvantage in the future, would certainly not reject the Kingdom of Italy. However, this is not the main thing, the main thing is the attitude of the Chinese Empire, which will determine the life and death of the Kingdom of Italy.

"Your Excellency, how can we convince the Chinese? The Chinese are not so easy to deal with! "Betino. Ricasoli was frustrated. If the Chinese Empire could not be persuaded to let the Kingdom of Italy go, then the Kingdom of Italy would be dead. Even if the Kingdom of Prussia was willing to help the Kingdom of Italy, it would not help. Relying solely on the power of the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Italy could be destroyed lightly.

"This is a real problem, but we can first engage with the Chinese Empire. As long as the Chinese Empire is willing to let us go, it will be worth it no matter how big the price is! Count Cavour said.

Betino. Ricasoli nodded: "The Chinese are very greedy, perhaps, we can start from this aspect!" ”

In all its foreign negotiations, the Chinese Empire tried its best to blackmail the vanquished, and there was no country in the world that did not know about it. And this may be an opportunity for the Kingdom of Italy. Although the Kingdom of Italy was not wealthy, the wealth accumulated by the Italian royal family was far from comparable to that of the royal families of other European countries. However, even if you do your best, you must seek the forgiveness of the Chinese Empire.

After the unification of Italy, the population of 25 million people is considered a large country in Europe. As for revenues, the total revenues of the Kingdom of Italy last year were only £8 million, owing to the effects of the war. This year's fiscal revenue is expected to decline further. With such financial resources, it is even more impossible to satisfy the Chinese Empire.

Because of the outbreak of the war, the Kingdom of Sardinia betrayed the Alliance, so the ambassador of the Kingdom of Sardinia to China has been expelled. The diplomatic ties between the Kingdom of Italy and the Chinese Empire were also completely severed. However, this did not prevent the Kingdom of Italy from conveying the news of the peace request to the Chinese Empire. Minister of the Kingdom of Italy to Switzerland, the Kingdom of Italy formally requested peace negotiations with the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia.

The Kingdom of Prussia, for its part, was very interested in the peace talks proposed by the Kingdom of Italy. Although, the Kingdom of Prussia has also begun to send troops to prepare for the invasion of the Kingdom of Italy. However, in the Mediterranean direction, the power of the Kingdom of Prussia was clearly incomparable with that of the Chinese Empire. Moreover, the Kingdom of Italy also came up with a plan that the Kingdom of Prussia would dare to interest in it. That is, if the Kingdom of Prussia can ensure the unity of the Kingdom of Italy, then the Kingdom of Italy will become an important ally of the Kingdom of Prussia in the Mediterranean.

Originally, the influence of the Kingdom of Prussia in the Mediterranean was almost zero. Even after the destruction of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the insertion of tentacles into the Mediterranean, the influence of the Kingdom of Prussia in the Mediterranean was pitiful. In addition, without a strong navy, the Kingdom of Prussia was simply unable to compete with the Chinese Empire in the Mediterranean. If the Kingdom of Italy were to fall to the Kingdom of Prussia, it would be a great leap forward in increasing the influence of the Kingdom of Prussia in the Mediterranean.

The Kingdom of Prussia replied to the Kingdom of Italy, which was very interested in the proposal of the Kingdom of Italy, and if the Kingdom of Italy was willing to sign a secret treaty with the Kingdom of Prussia, then the Kingdom of Prussia would do its best to ensure the unity of the Kingdom of Italy.

The restoration of the Kingdom of Prussia made Count Cavour and others very happy. However, the problem before them was still the attitude of the Chinese Empire. If the Chinese Empire insists on destroying the Kingdom of Italy, then the Kingdom of Italy will have no power to fight back. Even with the help of the Kingdom of Prussia, there was no possibility. This was also shown by the Kingdom of Prussia.

Count Cavour and others had to wait for the reply of the Chinese Empire.

On the Chinese Empire's side, after receiving the Kingdom of Italy's request for peace, it also began to discuss whether the Chinese Empire should destroy the Kingdom of Italy or directly reap a large amount of benefits from the Kingdom of Italy. This is directly related to the next strategy of the Chinese Empire.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Italy has offered to pay us a war reparation of 100,000,000,000 Chinese dollars to end this war." Foreign Minister Wei Yuan said.

"100 million Chinese dollars? This seems like no less. But do the Italians have the financial resources? Long Yufei was a little surprised. The Kingdom of Italy is not a rich country. The Kingdom of Sardinia was very commercially prosperous before the unification of the Kingdom of Italy. However, this year's war, and the frenzied expansion of the army, I am afraid that their wealth has long been exhausted.

"Your Majesty, although 100 million Chinese dollars is a lot, with the strength of the Kingdom of Italy, you can still get it by gritting your teeth. After all, the royal family of the Kingdom of Sardinia has also amassed a lot of wealth. Prime Minister Lin Zihao also said.

Long Yufei nodded, the Savoy royal family is also an ancient royal family, and over the past few hundred years, the wealth accumulated must have been a lot, although 100 million Chinese yuan is much, they are not unable to take it out. But why did the Chinese Empire accept the Kingdom of Italy's request for peace?

"Your Majesty, now the army and navy of the empire are ready, ready to attack the Kingdom of Italy at any time!" This was stated by the Chief of the General Staff, General Sun Hao. If the Reich accepted the terms of the Kingdom of Italy, then the military preparations of the General Staff would have been in vain. Generals, naturally, don't want to see such a thing happen.

"Your Majesty, if the Kingdom of Italy can be resolved through peaceful negotiations, this is undoubtedly the best option, and it is also very beneficial for us to avoid war as much as possible. Besides, the Empire will have to prepare for war against Britain next! Prime Minister Lin Zihao said.

Long Yufei fell into deep thought, he had already made up his mind that he must destroy Britain and not give Britain a chance to turn over, which means that a big war will break out in Britain. So, should you let the Kingdom of Italy go? (To be continued......)

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