Although Bismarck's resignation caused a great deal of noise, it still could not stop the London peace talks from proceeding. Although Bismarck has a huge reputation in the world, all countries are realistic, and all governments in addition to the private sector have their eyes on the new German chancellor. Of course, the London peace talks, which have a bearing on the situation in the Balkans, are also within the scope of attention.

Kensington Palace, as one of the famous palaces in London, was also the original residence of Queen Victoria, but now the Queen does not live here and has moved to Buckingham Palace.

And in this peace talks, Britain took out Kensington Palace as the location for negotiations, which can also show the sincerity of the British.

As delegates arrive in London, negotiations are finally about to begin.

However, before it begins, the victorious countries, represented by Italy, have a problem to solve, and that is the division of the results of the war among countries.

That's right, it is necessary to divide the results of the war.

This extra step was caused by the sudden emergence of Serbia and Greece into the war.

At this time, there is no need to talk about this issue again, the main thing is that it is necessary to coordinate the requirements of various countries before negotiating with the Ottoman delegation, after all, the conditions of various countries are very likely to overlap, and if they are not discussed in advance, it will not make the Ottomans see a joke!

So before the formal peace talks, a negotiation that excluded the Ottoman Empire, began first.

In the conference room at Kensington Palace, delegations sit together, and because of the large number of countries, delegates can only be seated at the table by the head and deputy head of delegation, and no one else is allowed to enter the room, except for a registrar who is responsible for the record. At the side of the conference room sat the envoys of the great powers, who were responsible for observing and witnessing the entire process of the peace talks.

When the negotiations were announced, Bacona, Italy's foreign minister, spoke out about Italy's demands.

"At the request of our country, the Ottoman Empire must take the Libyan region of North Africa, as well as the entire Albanian region. In addition, Crete must be independent, and the South 12 Islands, represented by Rhodes, need to be regulated by our country. ”

As the biggest contributor to this war and the strongest party, Italy ranked first, and no one dared to express dissatisfaction. However, although no one was unhappy with Italy's ranking, Bacona's words immediately raised objections.

"My country firmly rejects your country's request for the independence of Crete, which has always been the territory of Greece."

It was the foreign minister of the Greek delegation, Mavros, who spoke out against it, and the middle-aged man sitting diagonally across the long table said in an extremely angry tone. "It is well known that the local inhabitants of Crete are all Greeks, so Italy made it independent? What is the intention? ”

What Mavross said is justified? And he is saying a fact that is clear to all countries. It's just that many things are not something you can get by presenting facts and evidence, I saw Bacona look at the other party and said.

"So what do you mean? Should Latin America be brought under Spanish rule? Should Brazil also belong to Portugal? ”

In the face of Bacona's words in the face of Li Dai? Mavros trembled with anger as he blurted out. "Are you messing around? Latin America has been independent for many years, and it's not all Spanish and Portuguese descent? Their respective cultures and languages are also different. ”

The words of the Greek Foreign Minister? Gave Bacona a smile. "Latin America has been independent for less than 100 years, so the language and culture are different. So how long have you been separated from the Cretan islands, and why do you think that Crete should be owned by your country? And Crete already has a self-government at the moment? Also proclaimed the Declaration of Independence? Why do you think that the Cretans want to merge with you, have you asked the locals for their opinions? ”

It is clear that it is simply impossible for Italy to return Crete to Greece and move directly out of the topic of Cretan autonomy.

Regarding the Italian Foreign Minister in front of him, who refused to admit the account, Mavros said directly. "That self-government is just a puppet you support? Not at all representative of the local population of Crete. ”

In the face of the accusations of the Greek Foreign Minister, others knew badly. Because on such occasions? Such accusations require evidence. Sure enough, Bakona's face sank, and he looked at the other party coldly.

"Since you say that we manipulated the self-government of Crete? Then please show the evidence, if you can't produce the evidence? So our country has reason to be suspicious? Is this a diplomatic smear against our country? Then you will have to bear the consequences. ”

This sentence immediately made the room seem unusually quiet, and the other delegates were now watching the reaction of the Greek delegation with their eyes wide open. Even its ally, the Serbian delegation, was reluctant to speak at this time, because it would anger the Italians, who were currently strong, and would be very detrimental to their subsequent negotiations.

As for the negotiators of other countries, they even looked like they were watching the show, and they were even more eager for the Greeks to lose face.

As for Mavros, he was even more forced into a corner, and now whether he has evidence or not, the other party has raised this to the level of state-to-state diplomacy, and his current evidence is simply insufficient. But then again, with plenty of evidence, will Greece be able to retake Crete from Italy?

And at this time, a voice helped him relieve the embarrassment.

"Greek Foreign Minister, there is no need for His Excellency Bacona to dwell too much on this matter, but it is not an unintentional mistake to say nothing."

The new British Foreign Secretary, Sir Wilson, spoke directly as the Greek Foreign Secretary's unintentional remarks. The bystanders weren't supposed to come forward, but the Greeks were so useless that they had to let him speak. In the face of the attitude of the British, Italy had to give enough face.

"Since it was an unintentional mistake, then next time Your Excellency Mavros had better think about it."

Dropping this sentence also means that this matter is over.

And after beating the Greeks, Italy's submission, no one is objecting. Since there is no objection, it also represents a tacit acquiescence to Italy's conditions.

Then it was the turn of the Bulgarians, because in this war, Bulgaria contributed second only to Italy, so the second condition must also be them, of course, Italy also contributed a lot.

I saw Bulgarian Foreign Minister Popkov stand up and speak slowly. "Our demand is simple, the Ottoman Empire must hand over the Macedonian region to our country as compensation."