Although Italy and the Ottomans were courting allies, it did not affect their preparations for war in the slightest. Although some people have called for a peaceful settlement between the two countries, anyone with a discerning eye can see that war between the two countries is inevitable.

Of course, Italy has taken the initiative in this, because Italy's preparations for the war began two years ago. As for the Ottoman Empire, they could only seize the time to prepare for war as soon as possible. Fortunately, the help from French friends made the Ottoman Empire much better, and the weapons and equipment it urgently transported were timely for the Ottoman army.

The weapons sent by the French were very good, and the Glass rifle, which was adapted from the Chasepo step, performed very well, and was also liked by the Ottoman military. Of course, there are also some of its new 1886 Lebel rifles, but the number is too small to only a thousand, which is among the elite troops that are equipped.

However, although the Ottomans obtained a batch of French equipment, the higher-ups in Istanbul at the time knew that the Ottomans were still not ready, so they tried to delay the coming of the war.

As a key figure, the ambassador to Rome, Akhtar Mohamed Mansou, frequently visited Italian officials, and he also gave interviews to Italian media, claiming that the Ottoman government attaches great importance to the Syrian lesson plan and will deal with the rioters severely.

It's just that Ambassador Mansou's performance has long been well known to the Italian high-level, and this is just an expedient measure of the Ottoman Empire, trying to delay the outbreak of war and make the Ottoman Empire more prepared.

Now that you have insight into the intentions of the Ottoman Empire, you will not let it succeed,

So while the Ottoman Empire was still preparing for war, Foreign Minister Bacona summoned the latest ambassador to Rome, after the seven-day period had arrived.

"Ambassador Mansou, how do you respond to our request?"

In the face of Bacona's words, Manersu, as the ambassador to Rome, immediately replied, "Please also give my country a little time, your country's conditions are a bit demanding, and my country needs to hold a meeting to discuss it before giving an answer." ”

In the face of the words of this ambassador? Of course, Bacona knows what the opponent is playing with in mind? However, he did not intend to give the other party a chance, and Italian roots could not afford to give it that chance. So it pulled out a new document and spoke. "This is an ultimatum for our country? You will be given a reply within 48 hours. ”

This flirtatious document? In Manersu's eyes, it was like a talisman, and he didn't dare to take it at all.

"Excuse me? Your country's request is still under discussion in our country, so can you give us a little time to consider it? ”

In the face of Manersu's words? Bacona couldn't help but laugh. "Hahahaha~"

And then he stopped smiling? His eyes were fixed on the Ottoman ambassador in front of him. "Whether or not your country regards our country as a fool is not at all like a consideration in your country's domestic actions. The mobilization of your country's army is even more important, does this show that you are already preparing for armed confrontation? ”

Of course, Mansu, as an ambassador, would not acknowledge Bakona's words. "Your country reacted too aggressively, didn't you? Is this just our country's normal response to this matter? It is simply not at all possible that people can directly agree to the conditions offered by your country. Is it true that your country still has to take care of our internal affairs? ”

While Mansou's words sound reasonable, Bacona is not a vegetarian either.

"No matter how much you try to quibble or find excuses, your envoy will not let my country stop. So this ultimatum, you better take a look. It's March 2, 1890 at 2 p.m. If, two days later, we have not received a reply from your country, it means that your country has rejected our request. I'm sorry then? China will use all means to safeguard its own interests. ”

After finishing speaking, Bacona didn't wait for Mansu's answer? Just left the meeting room, leaving only this ambassador? And this ultimatum that has already fallen to the ground? Or an ultimatum is more appropriate.

After seeing that only one of them remains? Mansu quickly picked up this ultimatum, which was not much different from the last time, except that it was limited to 48 hours to reply. In addition, it is stated at the end that if the Ottoman Empire exceeds the time, it means that Italy will be in a state of war with the Ottomans.

This time, the Italian government did not use any words to disguise it at all, and directly wrote the threat of war nakedly.

Knowing the seriousness of the matter, Mansu didn't stop thinking at all, and after picking up this ultimatum, he immediately walked towards the door.

He now needs to rush back to the embassy to inform Istanbul of the news.

As for the Italian people, the atmosphere of the coming war was also felt. In the evening of the same day, the major newspapers published evening editions full of the evil deeds of the Ottoman Empire, especially the murder of two missionaries in Zabadani, and directly stated that it was instigated by the Ottoman Empire.

Because the persecution of Catholics in the country has never stopped, Italy, as a Catholic country, has an obligation to let the Ottomans know that God's majesty cannot be insulted.

The major newspapers sent out such news at the same time, and anyone with a basic sense of smell could feel that the situation had changed.

What's more, on the same day, the Italian people broke out into the largest anti-Ottoman march in history. In Rome, in particular, nearly 200,000 people participated, and these people came to the Ottoman embassy in Rome and added color to the embassy in their own colors.

If it weren't for the desperate interception of the police, these people would have had to demolish their embassy.

All this was also observed by other ambassadors who watched the situation, including Flam, who was the British ambassador to Italy, wrote in a report to London. "The situation in Italy has developed and it has become possible to see that the country is ready for war with the Ottomans. They were already impatient to show themselves to the Ottomans. The Imperial Government needed to be prepared for this in order to prevent Italy from showing overconfidence. ”

The ambassador, who has been in Rome for nearly ten years, can be described as an Italian expert, and he has certain concerns about the development of Italy in recent years, so he has repeatedly hinted to London to pay attention to Italy's actions. However, because Italy is currently very low in the British Empire's attention gang, the report on Forham is basically shelved.

Because at present, the British Empire is more concerned with France, Russia, Germany and other countries, otherwise it is better to develop colonies than to focus on Italy.

In any case, an ultimatum from Italy has been sent out, and it is waiting for a reply from the Ottoman Empire.