Ancient Roman Empire, whose ruling area spans three continents of Asia, Europe and Africa, is powerful throughout Europe, West Asia and North Africa, and can be called the overlord of the world. Kingdom of Italy also claims to have inherited the mantle of the Roman Empire. They never think about recreating the glory of the Ancient Roman Empire era.
Although Europe has many powerful countries, it is very difficult for Kingdom of Italy to rise. However, Kingdom of Italy's König and the government are all fighting for this. In order to further expand outwards and achieve the goal of turning Mediterranean Sea into its own bathtub, Kingdom of Italy has been actively preparing. And the first target they set their sights on is undoubtedly the declining Ottoman Turkish Empire.
In Europe, Ottoman Turkish Empire is no longer the powerful country that beat Europe other countries into oblivion. Their territory has been shrinking again and again. Although, North Africa is still nominally the territory of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. But in fact, it has become the target of covetousness and invasion by various countries. Many places have become colonies of Europe countries.
Italy has been trying to seize the indigenous Tripolitania and Cyrenaica (now Libya) as a forward base for expansion in North Africa.
Tripolitania and Cyrenaica are Turkish deserts in North Africa with limited economic value but important strategic position. It faces Sicily and controls the narrower sea surface of the central Mediterranean. In 1881, during the process of carving up the territories in North Africa occupied by the Turkish Porte government, Algeria (France began to invade in 1830 and gradually turned it into a colony) and France (1881) successively became French protectorates. Therefore, the nominal possessions of the Ottoman Turkish Empire in North Africa were also owned by Western colonists. France prepared to annex the Ottoman Turkish Empire's Tripolitania and Cyrenaica provinces on this basis. This attempt was opposed by European countries, especially Italy, which had long wanted to establish colonies in North Africa. To this end, Italy actively carried out political and diplomatic activities, reached agreements and tacit understandings with various powers (formed the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria), and recognized Italy's interests in North Africa. In order to prepare for the annexation of the two provinces of Tripolitania and Cyrenaica, Italy continued to immigrate and send businessmen to the two places from 1880 to 1911, purchase land, and actively expand its power; it sent naval officers to change into fishermen's clothes and conduct coastal surveys in the name of fishing for sponges along the coast of Tripolitania; it also ordered Italian Catholic priests to go deep into the interior to collect intelligence in the name of missionary work. Italy learned the lesson of its failure in Ethiopia in 1896 and constantly monitored the timing of its options.
"The outbreak of Your Majesty and Moroccan Crisis is a God-given opportunity for us. If we miss this opportunity, it will be difficult for us to find such a good opportunity again. Therefore, we cannot let go of this opportunity." Giovanni Giolitti said.
"Well, I completely agree with this. However, before going to war against the Ottoman Turkish Empire, we'd better get the support of other countries!" Vittorio Emanuele III said.
Giovanni Giolitti Prime Minister nodded. "Britain, France and other countries should have no objections. This time we did not support Germany. They reciprocated the favor and should also express their gratitude to our actions. As for the Germany people, although they are dissatisfied with us, I think the Germany people will not be stupid enough to push us to the Allied Powers side."
"Well, that's the truth. However, it is better to send a special envoy to Germany to try to gain the support of Germany people!" Vittorio Emanuele III said.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Giovanni Giolitti Prime Minister had no objection to this.
On the one hand, Kingdom of Italy is preparing to invade Tripoli and Cyrenaica. On the other hand, Kingdom of Italy is actively operating in Europe countries to gain more support.
After the special envoy Italy arrived at Germany, he was not summoned by Wilhelm II. Wilhelm II is still angry, how can he give Italy a good look? Even Imperial Prime Minister Bernhard von Bülow did not meet with the Italy special envoy, which made the Italy people very dissatisfied with this.
During the meeting with Italy's special envoy, German Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth bluntly claimed that German Empire was very angry at Kingdom of Italy's betrayal. Italy Special Envoy, naturally managed to explain. But all fools know that it is simply perfunctory.
However, just when Special Envoy Italy thought he could not complete his mission, Oscar took the initiative to make an appointment with him, which surprised Special Envoy Italy. After all, because of Second Moroccan Crisis, the relationship between Italy and Germany has already experienced a major crisis. Oscar's proactive appointment will undoubtedly make the relationship between the two countries turn around.
Oscar met with the special envoy Italy in his office.
"****Your Highness, hello." Italy envoy acted very humbly.
"Hello Special Envoy. I am personally very dissatisfied with Kingdom of Italy's performance in Moroccan Crisis." Oscar said.
"Crown Prince, there must be some misunderstanding. Italy attaches great importance to the relationship with the German Empire." Italy envoy said quickly.
Fortunately, Oscar did not continue to struggle with this issue.
"Special Envoy, is your country ready to take action against the Ottoman Turkish Empire?" Oscar asked.
Italy The special envoy nodded. On this issue, there is nothing to hide. Kingdom of Italy's ongoing actions are not unknown to other countries.
"Special Envoy, as an ally, although Kingdom of Italy is not competent. However, Empire attaches great importance to the relationship with Kingdom of Italy. Therefore, we are happy to see Kingdom of Italy in North Africa is also willing to support Kingdom of Italy's expansion. If Kingdom of Italy needs it, we can provide some." Oscar said.
Special envoy Italy was immediately overjoyed. He had never expected that Oscar's attitude would be like this. This was an unexpected surprise!
However, Italy Special Envoy also knows that there is no free lunch in the world. German Empire supports Kingdom of Italy, and obviously has some agenda.
"Crown Prince, Kingdom of Italy, what price do you need to pay?"
"Once Kingdom of Italy occupies Tripoli and Cyrenaica, I hope German Energy Company can obtain the right to exploit oil there!" Oscar said.
"Explore oil? Is there oil there?" Italy envoy knew nothing about it.
"Crown Prince, I will report it to the country immediately!" Italy envoy said. He thought this was nothing at all, and Italian government would definitely agree to this condition.