Although Italy and Germany were far apart, the treaty of alliance could not be signed because Austria-Hungary, another country, was missing.

So soon the two parties moved to Vienna to discuss the renewal of the contract with Austria-Hungary.

In the face of the team of negotiators from the two sides who arrived from Berlin, Austria-Hungary also attached great importance to it.

Because the Triple Alliance Treaty is an upgraded version of the German-Austrian Alliance Treaty, it is also very beneficial to Austria-Hungary.

However, the renewal of the contract, which I thought was just a formality, made waves.

"Prime Minister Bismarck, we have read the terms of this treaty, and our country believes that changes should be made that are more in line with the interests of the three countries."

As soon as the three parties sat down, Count Gustav Karnoki, Austria-Hungary's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Council of Ministers, opened his mouth to say that Austria-Hungary had a different opinion.

To add to that, the Austro-Khaglian Foreign Minister has been the Chairman of the Council of Ministers for nearly two decades, because Austria-Hungary did not have the post of Prime Minister, only the Prime Minister of Austria and the Prime Minister of Hungary. Traditionally, the Austro-Hungarian Prime Minister is basically the Chairman of the Council of Ministers, and this is the Chairman of the Council of Ministers. (It should be a translation problem, I think it should be the chairman of the Council of Ministers, but the steamed bun can't read German clearly, so I don't dare to change it)

And Count Karnoki's words made the German side feel a chuckle in his heart, and there was a feeling that things were about to get out of control.

Sure enough, with Prime Minister Bismarck's words, then how Austria-Hungary thought it should be changed, the Count of Carnoki immediately expressed Austria-Hungary's opinion.

"My country considers that article IV of the Treaty is somewhat out of date, for example, when a major power that is not a signatory to this treaty threatens the national security of one of the High Contracting Parties, and that High Contracting Party is forced to wage war with it, the other High Contracting Parties are obliged to remain neutral towards their allies and reserve the right to enter into war when appropriate. We believe that this needs to be changed. ”

As soon as Count Karnoki finished speaking, the face of the German representative immediately turned good. Although Prime Minister Bismarck already had some speculations, he still endured the unhappiness in his heart and spoke. "So how do you change that?"

"In our opinion, it should be changed to the obligation of other States parties to help the allies."

The words that Count Karnoki then uttered, in much the same sense as the previous Italian opinion, were that they needed public opinion and diplomatic support from their allies.

In the face of the words of Count Carnoki, it is not necessary for Bismarck to say that it is a personal opinion that Italy and Austria have reached an agreement in this regard.

Now Bismarck understood that it was no wonder that Italy no longer insisted, and they were waiting to fight together after the Austro-Hungarian round.

Faced with such a situation, even Bismarck, who excelled in diplomacy, found it difficult.

Because Austria-Hungary is different from Italy, if we were to use a simple word to describe Germany's relations with the two countries, then Italy would be a friend. Although everyone is not bad on weekdays, when it comes to critical situations, it will be dispersed, and Germany will not be a pity.

As for Austria-Hungary, it was a brotherly relationship, although there was a little friction on weekdays, but in a critical situation, Germany would not give up Austria-Hungary.

Of course, it may not be accurate to say this, but that's pretty much it. Otherwise, it would not, and a few years after the Austro-Prussian war, it was brought together as an ally.

Of course, in addition to the historical relationship between the same race and the same race, there is also the factor of France. As long as France remains a threat to Germany, its foreign policy will not change.

So Bismarck thought about it after Karnoki had finished speaking. "I will consider your suggestion carefully, but I feel a little unwell due to the fatigue of the journey, and I hope to put the meeting until tomorrow?"

True, Bismarck also used the halting card. At present, Germany lacks intelligence support, so it is not known why Austria-Hungary also supported the Italian draft. If you are not familiar with the opponent's cards, it is a diplomatic taboo to continue talking.

In the face of Bismarck's reason for suspending negotiations on the grounds of his health, how could the Austro-Hungarian side, represented by Karnoki, not accept it.

"In that case, then Count Bismarck has a little more rest, and we can wait."

With Karnoki's words, the three-way negotiations were put on hold.

Bismarck, who hurriedly walked out of the negotiation venue, whispered instructions to his deputy, Foreign Minister Weizsäcker. "Weizsäcker, it's inconvenient for me to come forward next, you can contact your friends in Austria-Hungary and find out what's going on."

Weizsäcker, who knew the seriousness of the matter, nodded without saying a word to indicate that he understood.

In contrast to the German delegates, who left in a hurry, the Austro-Hungarian and Italian delegates, who walked unhurriedly.

"Your Excellency Bacona, would you be interested in going for a drink together?"

Count Carnoki extended an invitation to Bacona beside him.

"I've heard that your wines are very famous throughout Vienna, and I'm very honored to be requested."

The performance of the leaders of the negotiations between Italy and Austria will definitely make the jaws of the uninformed drop, when did the relationship between the two countries become so good?

In fact, it is not surprising at all, because the two have completely explained what it means to have no eternal friends, only eternal interests. The two countries are approaching so quickly precisely because interests are at play.

Italy's proposal to amend Article 4 was a pleasant surprise for Austria-Hungary.

Just open the map and you can see it.

Looking at the countries around Austria-Hungary, Germany and Italy are now allies, so there is no need to worry at all. To the east is that Russia is its rival in the Balkan competition, and as long as it resists the Russian threat, then the Balkan countries will be completely unable to withstand the various means of Austria-Hungary.

Although there are still some small countries around Germany, countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark are somewhat involved with other European powers, and unless Germany intends to challenge two or three opponents, he cannot move at all.

This is also the reason why Bismarck is reluctant to change Article 4, Germany has too little benefit from the revised Article 4, and is completely making a wedding dress for the other two countries.

As for Italy, there is no possibility of its land expansion, and the land territory is clamped by France and Austria, and as for the poor and poor Switzerland, its position is so that Italy does not dare to touch it at all.

Although there is no possibility of expansion on Italian land, who has made Italy have a good navy. With a strong navy, it is possible to invade and occupy the countries bordering the Mediterranean.

Of course, this also needs to pick an opponent, and the opponent that Italy picks this time will at least not let other powers interfere.

Of course, in addition to this reason, Italy also made another great promise to Austria-Hungary, and it was this commitment that made the Austro-Hungarians stand up even more regardless of their relations with Germany.

So what is it about promise that is so powerful?

I'm in a good mood