"Father Emperor, how are our negotiations with the Italy people going? When can the Italy people fulfill their covenant and participate in the war?" Oscar asked.
It has been more than a month since the war broke out, but the Italy people have no intention of participating in the war and are still maintaining neutrality. In fact, Oscar is very clear that Italy people are waiting for a price and want to have the best of both worlds between Allied Powers and Central Powers in order to get the maximum benefit.
Although Oscar knew that in another time and space, Italy people finally chose to betray Allied Powers and join Allied Powers in the battle. However, Oscar doesn't know whether Italy people will make the same choice in this time and space. After all, in this time and space, Allied Powers has a greater advantage in the war. Apart from anything else, just because German Navy caused heavy losses to British Navy in the naval battle, this advantage is enough for Italy people to think about it carefully.
Naturally, Kingdom of Italy and Oscar have no favorable impressions of the snake and rat sides. He even wished that Italy would join Allied Powers. Although Italy is also one of the great powers, they rank low among the great powers in terms of industrial strength and military strength. Their military strength is even worse. Whether it is the invasion of Ethiopia or the war with the Ottoman Turkish Empire, it can be clearly seen how incompetent Italian Army is. Therefore, Oscar is not worried about Kingdom of Italy joining Allied Powers. If the Italy people really dare to do that, after Germany wins this war, they can take this opportunity to get rid of Italy and remove it from the great powers and become a second-rate country.
The future European continent will be dominated by Germany. Oscar does not want to share Europe's Hegemonic Status with other countries, even if it is its own ally.
As soon as Kingdom of Italy was mentioned, Wilhelm II's face became even more ugly. Before the war broke out, Oscar warned Wilhelm II and German Cabinet to be careful of Italy people. Although at that time both Wilhelm II and German Cabinet said they would pay attention to Italy. But in reality, they weren't too worried. Germany and Kingdom of Italy have been in alliance for many years after all.
However, what everyone did not expect was that after the war broke out, the Italy people actually dared to stand still and refused to perform their treaty obligations. Italy's choice undoubtedly made both Wilhelm II and German Cabinet very angry. However, due to the tense situation, they did not dare to force Italy people too much, fearing that they would force Italy people to join the Allied Powers camp.
"Italy people still haven't made a clear stance. They obviously want to get greater benefits." Wilhelm II said.
Oscar nodded. "Italy people have always been like this. They can break any promise for their own benefit. From the beginning, Empire cannot trust Italy people."
"It's too late to say anything now, Falkenhayn, once the Italy people join Allied Powers to fight, will our allies be able to withstand their attack?" Wilhelm II asked.
Originally, Germany was counting on Italy to fulfill the treaty and declare war on Allied Powers. If Italy can send a large army to cross Alps and attack southern France, with the main force of the French army being dragged behind northern France by German military, they will definitely win. At that time, under the attack of Germany and Italy, France may be defeated quickly. However, now because of the attitude of Italy people, this strategy seems to have been ruined again.
Oscar For Italy people, they have no illusions from beginning to end. Especially the combat effectiveness of Italy Army is famous for cheating teammates. In World War II in another time and space, the Italy people saw that Germany was about to defeat France, and they couldn't wait to send troops to attack southern France, hoping to grab a big piece of fat. As a result, instead of eating the meat, he was severely beaten by French, causing heavy losses. French, who was beaten to a pulp by the Germany people, successfully defeated the Italy people who had an absolute advantage in strength in southern France with a disadvantaged force. It can be seen how bad the combat effectiveness of Italy people is.
"Your Majesty, if Italy joins Allied Powers in the battle, Austro-Hungarian Empire will have to mobilize troops from the front line to guard against Italy people. Otherwise, if the Italy people attack Austro-Hungarian Empire from the south, they will cause great losses to the Austro-Hungarian Empire," said Feng Falkenhayn.
"Chief of Staff, there is no need to worry too much about the Italy people. Even if they betray the alliance and join Allied Powers, it is not a big deal. The borders between the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Kingdom of Italy are mostly mountainous. Austro-Hungarian Empire only needs a small amount If necessary, we can send two or three Infantry Division into the Austro-Hungarian Empire to assist them in fighting. I guarantee that it will be absolutely impossible for Italy people to break through our defense line." Oscar looked confident.
Wilhelm II and Feng Falkenhayn couldn't help but frown. Of course they could hear that Oscar was very contemptuous of Italy's fighting power. However, Italy is also one of the great powers! Weapons and equipment are relatively advanced in the world. Even if their combat effectiveness is not as good as Germany, it won't be too far behind.
"Oskar, do you look down upon the Italian Army's combat effectiveness?" Wilhelm II asked.
"Yes, Father Emperor. I think Italian Army's combat effectiveness is so bad that it can even be described as garbage. Look at when they invaded Ethiopia, and his This can be clearly seen from our war with the Ottoman Turkish Empire a few years ago. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much about Italy people," Oscar said.
Wilhelm II and Feng Falkenhayn couldn't help but nodded. Indeed, Kingdom of Italy's previous performance was really not consistent with their status as one of the great powers.
"Of course, Father Emperor. If the Italy people can fulfill their covenant and fight against Allied Powers, there will be some benefits for us. For example, Italian Navy and Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy joining forces can be enough to suppress British Mediterranean Fleet, whose main force has been transferred back to the country. In that case, we can cut off the Britain people's route on the Mediterranean Sea. At the same time, we can also transport Cyrenaica's oil back to Germany." Oscar said.
After the war broke out, the crude oil reserves of Germany were being consumed rapidly and were in urgent need of replenishment.
"Okay, I will ask Ministry of Foreign Affairs to contact Italy again. This time, our attitude will be tougher." Wilhelm II said.