Chapter 581: Cretan Civil War
The news of a coup d'état in Crete, including the deaths of the president and several ministers, appeared in the newspapers the next day. As for what happened in Crete, the people of various countries were busy with their own affairs, except for lamenting that it was too cruel.
For countries, however, the coup d'état in Crete has become somewhat subtle. Because in the nervous mood of Europe at this time, anything unexpected can happen to Mars.
So for the coup d'état in Crete, they used more words such as condemnation, regret, etc. Anyway, in a word, this matter has nothing to do with them.
Other countries can be said to have nothing to do with them, and they can still sit and watch the play. And for Italy, this cannot be said.
The Italian government received the news of the coup d'état in Crete as soon as possible. And Italy took it very seriously, thinking that this sudden coup d'état was too incredible, and neither the Cretan government nor their Italian side received any news in advance. This is incredible, if the two factions of the coup d'état had been able to do this, the pro-will faction would have been eradicated long ago.
So the priority is to figure out what is actually happening in Crete and who is behind it.
The Italian embassy in Crete soon sent a telegram on the morning of the coup d'état, and on the morning of the coup, the two factions involved in the coup announced the formation of a provisional new Cretan government.
The first decree implemented by the new government was to confiscate the assets of former President Solari and several other ministers who were also killed on charges of embezzlement of state property. At the same time, the new government also announced that those who denounce Solari's henchmen will be rewarded with 1,000-3,000 kritrela.
These two decrees caused chaos in the Cretan Republic, and the government immediately received a large number of reports. Subsequently, a number of people were arrested.
Those who do not know the situation, see these two decrees issued by the Provisional Government of Crete, especially the second. must feel that the other party's IQ is worrying, this kind of goods can also form a government, and I can do it too.
If you think so, you're too young. Any command that seems outrageous has a reason for not being known. This is the case, for example, with these two orders of the new Cretan government.
First of all, the first article is to confiscate the property of these former high-ranking government officials who have died, because these people are dead, and naturally there is no way to raise their voices. If you don't accept it, you must know that in this coup d'état, the two masterminds on the surface promised a lot of benefits, otherwise why would others follow you.
As for the second one, it is easier to purge the government to make room for the factions on both sides, and let the people who follow them earn a little money.
That's right, it's so unpretentious. Everyone comes out to engage in politics just for money and power.
Although it may seem a bit rushed, it doesn't affect the big picture. Because the important figures of the pro-Italian faction have been wiped out, the remaining stinky fish and rotten shrimps, if they don't take the opportunity to solve a batch, how can they make room for their subordinates.
They also received assurances from the British that Italy would not sit idly by if it dared to interfere in Crete's internal affairs.
With the help of the British, and the support of Greece, it was not a champagne celebration, but it was almost there.
However, although the two factions of the coup d'état thought so, some did not. In the city of Chania in Crete, the city is the second largest city in Crete and the second largest port, located in the northwestern part of Crete. Trade here was mainly to Western Europe and Italy, so it was also one of the strongholds of the pro-Italiates.
Today's Chania City is not ordinary, there are a large number of armed people on the streets, and the police next to them do not intervene with these people, except to maintain order.
These people gathered towards the town square, and it seemed that there were at least a thousand people.
And in the hall of the city hall, the magnates of the city of Hania gathered around a young man. This man is Vidad Solari, the eldest son of the murdered President Candido Solari. At the time of the coup, Vidad Solari was out on the side taking care of his family's affairs, so he escaped. When the news of his father's murder came out of the coup, the heir of the Solari family did not choose to run away, but rushed to Chania City to hide his grief.
Then he visited the major local families one by one, because Crete is not very large, coupled with the prestige of the Solari family in the past, no one does not know the heir of the Solari family. Thanks to the impatience of the coup d'état, many local families were afraid of being affected, coupled with the good means of this Vidad Solari and the promise of the future, so that he gradually brought these families together.
The next thing is logical, since they are dissatisfied with the coup d'état, they simply turn against them.
And today is the day they declare their opposition to the new interim government. The major families also gathered here with people and weapons.
"Viddar, we of the Acosta family have your back."
"Thank you for your great support, and I and the Solari family will never forget this kindness."
"Viddar, our Savada family has gathered more than one hundred and fifty people, and they are all handed over to you."
"Thank you, Uncle Savada, my father used to talk about his deep friendship with him."
Uncle Savada patted him on the shoulder as a sign of encouragement.
Later, Vidald and the people of the major families present kept talking, and in addition to words of thanks, various promises must also be followed. Some families were able to come not because of their deep friendship with the Solari family, but because of his commitment.
Of course, the participating families, in addition to Vidad and his Solari family, also have confidence in the country that supports them, after all, they are called pro-philese.
"Young master, the news has been given over there, as long as you raise the flag of opposition, then a batch of arms can be delivered to Chania City within two days."
A henchman whispered in his ear at this time.
"Got it."
At this time, Vidad did not show any attitude, still smiling and communicating with the people present.
"Guys, let's get started."
Seeing that the time was almost up, Vidad began to beckon those present to walk out of the town hall.
At this time, a large number of people gathered in the square outside, and with the appearance of the patriarchs of the city hall, the scene became more lively.
"Alright, everyone be quiet."
The mayor of Chania shouted to the crowd in the square while making a quiet gesture.
With his words, the crowd in the square gradually quieted down.
"You are gathered here today and you all know what it is for. Just three days ago, the tranquillity of our republic was destroyed by a mob who mercilessly murdered the respected President Candido Solari and several ministers. This is a crime. And they formed a so-called interim government without elections, which is an act of treason. Can we, upright and courageous citizens, say yes? ”
"Can't!"
"Yes, we cannot see the Republic destroyed at the hands of these people, so we must stand up and use our weapons against this mob. Now we have the leader of this restoration of order in the Republic, Vidad Solari, son of the respected President Candido Solari. ”
With a burst of applause, Vidad took the horn.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this time I have the privilege of being the one who leads the fight against the rebels, and it is the recognition of all of you present. We are living through a catastrophe in which the Republic of Crete is about to fall into the hands of those self-interested people, and now we need to bring it back to its rightful place and not allow it to succeed. Now I declare the formation of the Cretan Patriotic Army.
We will use our steel guns to show these rebels how terrible our anger is. Although this will result in a sacrifice, it is a sacrifice for the sake of the country. The country will not forget these warriors, nor will it forget their wives and children. ”
As Vidad's words fell, it was announced that the situation in Crete had changed significantly.
Dissatisfied with the coup d'état of the pro-British and pro-Greek factions, the pro-Italian faction is ready to fight with them.
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