The talks at Sanssouci became more intense as Italy counted Austria-Hungary into account.

"Your country is a little anxious to include the warships that our country has not yet built."

Speaking was the Chief Representative of the Austro-Hungarian Delegation, His Excellency Count Elenthal, Minister of Foreign Affairs (who leads public affairs as Chairman of the Council of Ministers, can also be counted as Prime Minister), and it was already the sixth day of negotiations.

For him, who had always been in the mood of watching the excitement, he was suddenly proposed by Italy to form a combined fleet, how could Count Erenthal endure it. Not to mention the fact that the Italians also demanded wartime command, which was even more unbearable. Therefore, the toughness of his tone and the anger of his expression made the dissatisfaction of Austria-Hungary vividly displayed.

In the face of Count Ehrenthal's performance, as the host of this meeting, Prime Minister Bilow has already seen through all this.

The Austrians were not really dissatisfied with this behavior, but most likely waiting for them to give them benefits. Sure enough, I saw that the Count of Ehrenthal immediately continued. "If you want our country to accept your terms, then your country must compensate you."

Although Count Ehrenthal said this to the Italian side, I don't know why, Bilow always had a feeling that he should have said it to himself.

"Is it the wrong person for your country to seek compensation from our country, and besides, your country is not a Mediterranean country, don't you need to guarantee the right to control the sea? If there is a real war, and the navies of our two countries cannot fight together, it will be a real tragedy. ”

Italian Prime Minister Antonio unceremoniously refuted the Austrians' remarks, but how could it sound so strange.

It was clear that the conversation between the two was directed at the Germans. Because after these two spoke, they unabashedly looked at Wei Rutai-like Biluo, who had been sitting, and it was obvious that they were waiting for this person to reply.

Facing the gaze that came to him, how could Birch not know what these two were thinking.

However, it is not easy for him to speak, and it would be a joke if he was so easily squeezed by two colleagues as the German chancellor.

Seeing that they couldn't squeeze the German prime minister, these two stopped pretending.

"Lord Birlo, I don't know what you think about this time?" Count Ehrenthal asked by name.

"yes, I'd like to hear what Lord Biloh has to say, too." Antonio, on the Italian side, also spoke his mind.

Faced with the inquiries of the two Allied heads of government, Bilow knew that it would not be possible not to answer, so he opened his mouth. "Both, I think it's a very good decision for the two countries to form a joint fleet in the Mediterranean. This would help to consolidate the strength of our alliance in the Mediterranean and deter potential enemies, which we in Germany would also like to see. ”

The formation of a joint fleet by the two allies in the Mediterranean was in itself very beneficial to Germany. It can not only contain the maritime power of Britain and France, but also reduce the diaphragm between Italy and Austria, which is conducive to the overall situation of the alliance.

However, although Bilow is very optimistic about the Italian's proposal, he is afraid that the two of them want to make Germany take advantage of it.

I saw Billo continue. "I think that since it is a joint navy, then it should be up to the navy to negotiate, and I think the navies of the two countries should know better how to negotiate, right?"

Bilo did a good job of Tai Chi and threw the problem to the navies of the two countries. However, although he had a good idea, others were not vegetarians, and I saw Count Ehrenthal speak. "Your Excellency Bilow, at present, we are indeed talking about the issue of naval alliance, but this is not only the navy, but also involves other aspects, and the navy alone cannot be negotiated, so it is best for us to talk about it."

"That's what my country thinks, too."

Antonio tacitly assisted.

Billo smiled bitterly at the face of these two men's naked and undisguised intentions, because he knew that this time he would not be able to do without some blood. When they had previously negotiated with Italy to include the British Empire as a potential enemy, they had paid a high price for Germany. In addition to opening up more technology, an interest-free loan of 1 billion marks, as well as some concessions on tariffs, made Italy a hard money.

Of course, these are not important reasons, the most important reason is that the two countries have reached an agreement on the issue of the navy. In the future, the German Navy must reach 70% of the proportion of capital warships in the British Empire, which can be regarded as a concession by Italy to Germany to give many benefits.

Of course, as a cost, Italy would also be responsible for containing part of its forces on land in the event of a war between Germany and Italy's neighbors. Although the treaty does not specify who it is, it is unlikely that any of the countries bordering Italy on land could be Switzerland or the Balkan children of the new land.

And when the talks with Germany were about the same, Italy then proposed the formation of a combined fleet in the Mediterranean.

This was a good thing for Germany and Italy, but it was difficult for Austria-Hungary to say. First of all, the Austro-Hungarian coastline is not long, and there is also a stronger navy Italy in front of it, and there is still a little dispute between Austria-Hungary and Italy, so Austria-Hungary is actually not too willing in his heart. However, considering that competing for interests in the Balkans requires the support of Germany and Italy, it is only natural to take some benefits.

However, Austria-Hungary wanted to take advantage of it, while Italy did not want to pay for it, so the two sides felt that it was difficult to talk about it, so they targeted Germany. Whoever makes this adjustment of the Covenant will be the most profitable for Germany, and he will not be looking for anyone.

"I don't know what Count Ehrenthal wants to offer, if it's too high, we can't afford it."

Bilo finally relented, there is no way to let Germany be the core, according to popular terms, that is the identity of the alliance leader, since it is the alliance leader, it cannot be as calculating as Italy and Austria, and must have the responsibility of the alliance leader.

Obviously, these two also calculated that Germany must be responsible, so they tacitly kicked the dispute to Bilow. Of course, Bilo also gave a request, not to open his mouth, otherwise the German side would not be willing to be the wronged leader.

After receiving the Germans' acquiescence, Count Ehrenthal spoke. "We think it would be nice if there was an interest-free loan of 100 million marks for 10 years."

Well, this Austrian is already a clear card and no longer hides himself.

This requires Bilow, who is the German Prime Minister, to give him a thumbs up, the Austrian is really just right, just in Germany's psychological bottom line, and he will refuse if he has a little more.

"Yes, my country promises."

Billo didn't bargain either, and directly agreed.

Now that the purpose of Germany's hosting of this meeting has been achieved, after the main goal has been achieved, the next step is some sweeping work, which the three countries have also discussed for a long time. Finally, after nearly a month of playing with the three monarchs (crown princes), the renewed alliance treaty was finally negotiated, and each of the three monarchs (crown princes) signed their own names.

After the signing of the treaty, the Italian and Austrian negotiating delegations from afar need to rush back to their respective countries, after all, these important ministers have been gone for almost a month and need to go back to continue to manage their respective departments.

But for some people, it's a bit sad to leave.

"Sister Louise, I'll miss you when I have time to play in Rome."

On the heavily guarded platform, Vittorio, the Crown Prince of Italy, was sadly bidding farewell to the Kaiser's youngest daughter, Princess Louise.

"Brother Vittorio, I'll miss you too."

The Kaiser's little padded jacket also said goodbye to the crown prince with red eyes.

As for the adults on the side, they are also saying goodbye.

"Goodbye, William."

"Goodbye, Carlo."