Carlo's construction of two ships for the navy drew an enthusiastic response in Italy.

As one of the parties involved, the navy was naturally very happy about this, not to mention picking up two new ships, but also getting closer to the royal family. In addition, they also got a surprise, that is, after the large-scale revenge in the country for the king's donation to build two ships, it set off a wave of strong public attention to the navy, and Admiral Goleck, as the Minister of the Navy, took the opportunity to organize the navy's own personnel to carry out propaganda and fundraising activities throughout the country. These propagandists from the navy not only brought propaganda materials and ship models to publicize, but even sent warships to the public to visit and explain in cities near the sea.

When these people came to the washed deck and looked at the mighty officers and men, their pride was fully satisfied, and it only took a little hint to get them to make a donation. There are also many children who look at the officers and men of the Navy with envy and make up their dreams of becoming a Navy in the future.

It has to be said that the navy's propaganda was very good, not only raising a large amount of funds (about 13 million lira), but also obtaining a large number of high-quality soldiers in the following two years.

The Navy was full of envy of the Army, and then the Army was not to be outdone, and also carried out a wave of propaganda. However, due to the different types of troops, the publicity effect was not very good, as can be seen from the funds raised between the two (the army raised more than 4 million lire). Of course, this also has a lot to do with the fact that army artillery is not as powerful as warships, after all, for most people, they like more beautiful equipment, how can cannons be compared with warships.

Although Carlo's donation of warships made a big splash in Italy, it was not worth mentioning abroad, and many newspapers reported it as an anecdote on the third and fourth pages.

Even in France, one of the countries concerned, its domestic newspapers rarely put the report on Carlo's donation of warships on the front page, and basically gave a report on the first and second pages as a matter of no small matter.

From this, you can see the embarrassment of Italy's position in Europe, and it does not get the respect it deserves when it jumps up and down. Small countries value Italy, but no one in the big countries takes it seriously.

In the face of such a situation, De Preetis, as the prime minister, of course, will not ignore it, and while he is busy helping the drought in the south, he also extends an olive branch to Britain and Germany, trying to find a reliable friend between the two.

The Prime Minister's House, located in London's Downing Street, has long been the center of power in the British Empire. And the center revolves around Prime Minister William Yurt Gladstone, who today received a guest from Italy.

"Your Excellency Jemini Bakona, after a serious discussion, we believe that at this time there is no intention for my country to change its diplomatic relations with your country. With all due respect, an alliance with your country will not bring much benefit to the British Empire, but will cause a lot more trouble. ”

In the face of the blunt words of British Empire Prime Minister Gladstone, as the new Italian Foreign Minister Bacona could only accompany a smiling face. "We regret that we have not been able to take a step forward in diplomatic relations with your country, for your country, we in Italy have always reported sincere feelings, although this time we have not been able to reach further diplomatic relations with your country, but Italy's feelings for your country have not changed."

After saying that, Bakona nodded and left, and the visit to Britain was a failure.

After Bacona left, Gladstone let out a cold snort. These Italians are so self-righteous, the British Empire has only two allies, that is, its navy and land, as long as the Royal Navy can be superior, then no country can threaten the security of the British Empire, in this case, how can it be possible to form an alliance with the Italians?

In recent years, there have been more people who want to ally with the British Empire. If he really wants to form an alliance, he shouts at the top of his lungs, and the diplomats of various countries can line up into the Thames.

Even Germany, which was thriving under the iron-blooded prime minister, had no chance of an alliance with the British Empire. The German prime minister had always been interested in an alliance with Britain, but the diplomatic strategy of staying out of the continent had always been the reason for Britain's growth, so the Italians miscalculated.

The failure of the alliance with Britain did not discourage the Italian government, which did not have much hope for an alliance with Britain, and sent people to contact Britain in line with the principle of having dates and not dates, so this result was not surprising. If Britain agrees, it will be an accident, and it is estimated that Prime Minister De Pretis's first reaction is that there may be fraud.

What really made him look forward to was an alliance with Germany, with which Italy had been allied with the Austrians more than a decade ago, and although the relationship between Germany and Austria was not ordinary, many friends believed that the Germans would not mind.

……

"Your Excellency Beverly Garland, I am still very interested in further diplomatic relations with your country......"

At the Chancellery's office in Berlin, the diplomatic envoy, Count Beverly Garland, listens to Prime Minister Bismarck's final decision on whether to form an alliance with Italy. Before that, the Beverly Galland envoy, who was maneuvering around Berlin political circles and trying to push for an alliance between the two countries, was of course busy all he could, and now it was time to wait for the iron-blooded prime minister to make a decision.

The Beverly Galland envoy was overjoyed when he heard Chancellor Bismarck say he was interested in an alliance between Germany and Italy, but the latter words made him know that he was too soon to be happy.

“…… However, Your Excellency the Special Envoy is also aware that our country and Vienna have a special alliance, so the attitude of the allies needs to be taken into account when admitting a new member, so I think that if your country can persuade Vienna to agree, then an alliance will not be a problem. ”

Bismarck's words made Beverly Garland feel that his smile could not be maintained. During his time in Berlin, he did not fail to feel that Germany attached much more importance to Austria than Italy, but no matter how strong it was, it was necessary to ask Vienna for advice on whether or not to accept an ally.

Beverly Garland, of course, doesn't intend to give up just like that. "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, can't your country decide for itself whether or not it wants to form an alliance with our country?"

"Yes, in alliance with your country, our country must take into account the opinion of Vienna."

Beverly Garland's agitation, the scheming spleen Bismarck, in front of him, used this little trick, isn't this a means to underestimate him?

"Do we have to think about Vienna in our relations?"

"Yes, Vienna must be considered."