Chapter 225: It's complicated
What makes Carlo so discolored, in fact, is nothing, but on the third day after Bulgaria declared war on the Ottomans, Greece and Serbia also declared war on the Ottoman Empire.
Those who don't understand may say, isn't it a good thing, there are two more enemies to deal with the Ottomans.
As soon as you hear this, you know that you don't understand politics, because it means that the situation is out of control, and Greece and Serbia are very involved, so that the war suddenly has one more side.
The battle situation between the two camps suddenly appeared as a third party, how can this be fought?
Although Greece and Serbia declared war on the Ottomans, everyone knew that they did not belong to Italy, because they had never talked to Italy at all.
This is very embarrassing, the current war broke into two uninvited guests, so that the warring situation has changed inexplicably. The more critical thing is that this bureau of dividing the cake from the Ottoman Empire was obviously prepared by Italy, so what does it mean to suddenly have two more uninvited guests.
However, it is not at all easy to get rid of these two countries with the strength of Italy, because there are other countries standing behind them. If it weren't for the two figures standing behind it, as far as Serbia and Greece are concerned, Carlo can fully responsibly say that they are not enough to be tied up by Italy with one hand. Because these two small countries have a population of less than five million, what can they do to compete with Italy.
"Immediately summon the British and Russian ambassadors, I have something to summon them."
With Carlo's words, the Balkans, which were originally a simple Italo-Turkish war, rapidly expanded, and now it has become a vortex involving the situation of the European powers.
While Carlo was angry about these two Balkan countries, there were also people in St. Petersburg who were angry about it.
"Damn, why did these Serbs behave like this, why didn't we get the news in advance, Gorchakov was derelict in his duties, and our ambassador to Serbia was even more deaf and blind."
Tsar Alexander III was roaring violently, and the Russian's little dad was now in a rage at the actions of the Serbs.
In the face of the anger of His Majesty the Tsar, Goremykin, as the prime minister, could only bow his head and remain silent in the face of such a scene. The Tsar was right in this matter, the Serbs privately declared war on the Ottomans this time, which really disgusted Russia.
To put it bluntly, the Serbs, who are pawns, act privately and cause trouble to Big Brother. Although Russia has not yet made a corresponding decision on the Italian-Turkish war, Serbia's practice of forcibly leading Russia will not be scolded by anyone in the Russian leadership.
But although scolding is scolding? But there is still a problem that needs to be solved. After all, Serbia's little brother is still very good? Is it a nail planted by Russia in the Balkans, can it not be let go? Especially since Russia and Bulgaria have drifted apart.
"Your Majesty? We should still consider the question of how to deal with the aftermath. ”
After the tsar's scolding, Goremykin, as the prime minister of the government? He talked about the most important things at the moment.
That's right, even if the Serbs poked the basket? Russia, as the big brother, must also find a way to remedy it. After all, Serbia is about Russia's layout in the Balkans? So I can't just let it go. And Alexander III also knew this, which is why he scolded the Serbs, if it had little to do with Russia, how could he be so angry.
After a few deep breaths in a row? Alexander III looked at His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Government in front of him? He asked. "What is your government's response?"
"Your Majesty, the government's approach is first of all to endorse this declaration of war by the Serbs, or at least to express acquiescence. In addition, given that Serbia is at war with the Ottomans, we can support a number of its weapons. ”
Prime Minister Goremykin's words, which made Alexander III somewhat dissatisfied? I saw him look at his prime minister and continue to ask. "That's all?"
And, of course? However, considering that His Majesty the Tsar was not in a good mood, Goremygin did not finish? But now in the face of the Tsar's inquiry, he can't keep it? Get the whole plan out of the way.
"And let the army in Ukraine conduct exercises? Deterrence other countries can't join it? In addition, Serbia, which started the war without permission, cannot be spared, and Kiriyenko, who served as ambassador in Belgrade, was seriously derelict in his duty this time by transferring him back, and when this war is over, we are giving warnings and punishments to the Serbs. ”
It is clear that as the prime minister of Russia, Goremygin needs to think about Russia's interests first and foremost. At such a time when they could be dragged into the water at any time, the Serbs should not be punished first. The only way to do this is to give priority to ensuring that it is not prepared for an attack by the Ottomans or other countries, and then wait until the end of this war to talk about punishment.
Faced with the method given by Goremykin, Alexander III felt that there was nothing wrong with it, and spoke. "Then proceed in this way, but the Serbs must be warned that if there is another case, then the Reich will reconsider the relationship between the two countries. For the first and last time, we must not allow such a situation to happen again. ”
It is clear that although he was reluctant, Alexander III acquiesced in the Chancellor's approach.
Of course, compared with the actions of the Russians for the Serbs, who could only acquiesce after a thunderous uproar, the British Empire was much more calm.
"Tell Trikupis, the Greek, that we are very disappointed in his actions and that the British Empire will definitely not be of much help to this."
Looking at the Greek ambassador in front of him, Cecil, who was also the Prime Minister of the British Empire and also the Foreign Secretary, said these words expressionlessly. And in the face of his words, the Greek ambassador in front of him felt a burst of heat. Because his words also represent the attitude of the British Empire towards Greece this time.
"Your Excellency, my country has no intention of offending, this time it is the Italian-Turkish war in the Balkans that has already devastated the region, and with the participation of Bulgaria, the situation in the Balkans is facing a reshuffle, and my country really does not want to see the situation on the ground face deterioration, so it has to make this decision.
In addition, I heard that the Italians, in order to draw Bulgaria into the war, offered great terms to allow it to annex Macedonia. This will have a serious impact on the balance of power in the region, which is why we cannot wait to prevent this from happening. ”
Well, in front of the famous Prime Minister of the British Empire, the Greek ambassador did not dare to play tricks and directly took out Greece's worries about the war.
In the face of the words of the Greek ambassador, Prime Minister Cecil said, after glancing at the other party. "Although our country will not provide much help, it can still ensure the safety of the Greek land. In addition, although our country cannot help, I believe that if your country contacts the arms dealers, they will definitely provide a batch of arms quickly for the sake of money. ”
Such straightforward words have already indicated the attitude of the British Empire, and if the Greek ambassador still does not understand, then there is really no way.
In fact, in the face of Prime Minister Cecil's words, the Greek ambassador listened very clearly. He said with a smile on his face. "Thank you for your support for our country, and I will send a telegram to my country."
Seeing the teachable appearance of the Greek ambassador, Cecil nodded with satisfaction and sent him away.
When he was alone in the office, Prime Minister Cecil immediately looked dismissive. Don't think he doesn't know, it's these Greeks who are the devil that makes the situation in the Balkans like this.
Of course, he did not deny that the Greek ambassador just now was right in his words, and this Italian-Turkish war really could not make the Italians go too well. Only by muddying the waters can the situation be wonderful.