Prime Minister Kairoli fainted in a conference room, a major event that would have made the front page of a newspaper in the past. But today he failed to make the headlines, because France issued an ultimatum to Italy, and such stormy news was the front page of the newspapers.

The ultimatum demanded that Italy be limited to three days to withdraw its armed forces from Tunisia, or else France would take the necessary measures. As for what the necessary measures are, I believe it goes without saying that they all know.

And after this news was revealed by the newspaper, it was like hot oil and water that immediately made the people blow up. Mass anti-French demonstrations broke out in various cities, and people who felt offended used their actions to express their dissatisfaction with France.

Garibaldi, as a national hero, made a public speech in Palermo as soon as he got the news, promoting the formation of a new Red Shirt Army to fight for Italy.

However, although there are many hard-line voices among the Italian people, some people even think that war is not hesitating. But within the government, there was pessimism about the ultimatum issued by France.

It can be said that if you don't know the price of firewood and rice, unlike the people who can vent their emotions at will. Officials have their own concerns.

In fact, in the face of the French threat of war, the opinion within the Italian government was to accept the French demand and withdraw troops from Tunisia. This attitude is tacitly acquiesced even by the military, otherwise it would not have said that the army would fight for Italy, not for its interests, after France threatened war.

Now that the most hard-line militaries have backed down, the pacifists in the government have grabbed a handful of them. So the question of the withdrawal of troops became a priority, and if you want to withdraw your troops, then someone needs to give an order.

At this time, the first person that came to everyone's mind was Prime Minister Kairoli, who had just returned from the hospital. Your Excellency the Prime Minister is in a very bad state now, and after passing out at the venue, the whole person seems to be ten years old. But with the French ultimatum, everyone knew that the prime minister's political life had entered the countdown.

So at present, for many people, jumping away from the sinking ship of the prime minister has also become the first element.

If you want to jump ship, you need to choose a refuge partner. At present, the most popular is former Prime Minister De Pretis, of course, such as Speaker Leslie, and the rebel trio also has a lot of people to turn to. However, among them, those who defected to King Carlo were at the top, and if Carlo hadn't chosen to be strict, as long as he had the ability, he would have been in second place.

This is nothing more than a bonus, and Carlo's main concern at the moment is how the government handles the crisis in Tunisia.

In fact, it is not only him, but now Italy and the whole of Europe are watching how Italy responds to the French threat.

But the most active of these countries is the United Kingdom, which has been silent.

After France's ultimatum, the British ambassador called on Foreign Secretary Sforza and said that Britain was firmly on the side of Italy and opposed France's diplomatic blackmail. And was willing to provide an emergency loan for Italy to strengthen its own armaments.

Although the interest rate on the loan was a bit high, and the warships and weapons provided by it were of high quality, Sforza, as foreign secretary, still said that thanks to the help of the British Empire in this time of crisis, Italy will not forget the kindness of Britain.

With the exception of Britain, the rest of the world was largely indifferent to Italy's response to the French ultimatum, and at best appealed to both sides to refrain from bringing war to Europe.

Among them, the German side, which Italy has high hopes for, privately told Italy that Germany could not help the Tunisian issue. However, if France does something against Italy itself, then Germany will provide Italy with enough supplies, and of course all this will require Italy to spend money to buy.

The attitude of the European countries is enough to show their indifference to Italy on the Tunisian issue. Of course, this is also a consequence of isolated diplomacy, and Italy does not have a single friend in Europe. Of course, this is not the time for reflection, and it is the French ultimatum that needs to be resolved first.

Many of them have their own solutions, but they also know that whoever gives the order to evacuate from Tunisia is destined to be nailed to the pillar of shame.

Therefore, the order for the withdrawal of troops issued by Prime Minister Kairoli, who is now bringing his political life to an end, has become the consensus of everyone.

In order for His Excellency the Prime Minister to give orders, all the members of the Cabinet went to the Prime Minister's official residence.

"Ahem, ahem."

The prime minister coughed sickly, took a glass of water from his secretary Doss and took a sip. This fainting made the prime minister feel like most of his life had been taken out of him, and he had never felt anything wrong with him before, coughing, unable to straighten his waist, fatigue, and other symptoms made him feel that he was really old, and he no longer had the posture he had before.

However, even though Kairoli is already old, the cabinet ministers around him still do not relax at all, which shows the energy in his hearts of these people.

These people gathered in a circle, watching the Prime Minister's every move, and everyone had different thoughts, but everyone tacitly did not express it. So this made the atmosphere very weird. If you don't speak, I don't speak, and you're silently watching the prime minister.

Of course, this strange situation didn't last long, and finally someone couldn't help it. I saw one of them stand up and say. "Your Excellency, the French have only given us three days to decide whether to withdraw their troops from Tunisia, and the prime minister needs to make an idea."

This time it was Home Secretary Medici, a member of the trio.

Everyone else breathed a sigh of relief when someone spoke.

As the person being questioned, Cairoli lowered the glass and spoke. "And what do you mean?"

This time the answer was surprisingly unanimous, and everyone said in unison. "Please also ask the Prime Minister to decide."

Hearing the words of those present, Kairoli couldn't help but laugh. "Hahaha, I didn't expect you to be so united now."

As an old politician, of course, he knew that this was just rhetoric, mainly because these people didn't want to leave a mouthful. After all, there are many people present, and if someone pokes out today's events, it will be taken by others if they don't say what they said, so they would rather not express their stance than leave a handle.

Seeing these people in front of him, a hint of cunning flashed in Kairoli's eyes. "Since it is up to me to decide, then refuse the unreasonable demands of France, even if it is a war against Italy......"

"Prime Minister, please think carefully."

Those present hurried to dissuade Kairoli from what he said. Including military representatives, they are urging the prime minister to think carefully.

"Hahaha!"

Seeing the person in front of him, half frightened to death by his own words, Cairoli burst out laughing.

At this time, the others realized that they had been tricked by the prime minister, so they all stood here a little embarrassed, you look at me, I look at you.

I felt that I teased them, and the prime minister, who was in a good mood, replied at this time. "Well, I don't embarrass you, I know you want me to give the order to withdraw. Now I order that the military should be responsible for withdrawing the troops from Tunisia within three days. ”

"Obey the Prime Minister."

Finally waiting for the result that everyone wants.

Cajroli signed his name on the order to withdraw, knowing that it would make him a notoriety in the Italian history books, but he signed it with a natural demeanor.

"Okay now, you can take this document and leave, and later I will announce my resignation, make way for the anxious De Pretis, and infatuate me with it, and then it's up to him to see what he can do, tell him for me not to let me see jokes."

With a small tap at the cabinet members in front of him, Kairoli kicked them out, for he needed to prepare his dress.

An hour later, news of Cairoli's order to withdraw troops spread in Rome, and the fifteenth Italian prime minister announced his cabinet resignation.