"It's too bullying, it's simply too much. How can Germany people treat us like this? After all, we have been allies with them for decades. They actually dare to treat us like this!" Italy König Vittorio Emanuele III roared angrily in the palace.
The demands Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire made to Kingdom of Italy were completely unacceptable to Vittorio Emanuele III König, and he even thought it was a shame.
"His Majesty the King, we absolutely cannot agree to Germany and Austria-Hungary the Empire's Demand. They are clearly humiliating us!" Minister of War also said.
The other ministers of the kingdom almost all insulted Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire in unison, while firmly opposing the acceptance of Germany and Austria-Hungary the Empire's Demand.
These people all believe that Kingdom of Italy's legitimate interests have not been met. At the same time, they all believed that Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire had obviously underestimated the strength of Kingdom of Italy. In this case, there is no need to fulfill the so-called treaty. Just join the Allied Powers side and start Encirclement Offensive against Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"If we join the fight on Allied Powers's side, can we definitely defeat Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire?" Vittorio Emanuele III König asked. Although, he is now in a rage. However, he has not lost his mind yet. Knowing that this is a choice related to the future destiny of Kingdom of Italy. If there is a slight mistake, the final result will be unbearable.
"Your Majesty, if we join the Allied Powers, the Allied Powers will definitely defeat Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The British and French coalition forces have gradually gained a foothold on the Western Front. The Germans' plan to quickly destroy France has gone bankrupt. Next, they will have to face the British and French coalition forces. Endless counterattacks. Although the Germans have the advantage on the Eastern Front, once Russia's general mobilization is completed, they will still be overwhelmed by the attack of millions of Russian troops, and it is very likely that they will be defeated. They were unable to win on either the southern or eastern fronts. If we had not had the support of the Germans, they would have been defeated long ago. If we had joined the war and invested the main force to cross the Alps and attack the Austro-Hungarian Empire, we would have been able to defeat it. Defeat the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After the Austro-Hungarian Empire is defeated, we can join forces with Britain, France and Russia to besiege Germany. By then, Germany will definitely be defeated!" the Minister of War said with excitement, as if he had seen the moment when the army of the Kingdom of Italy entered Berlin.
Kingdom of Italy and other Cabinet Ministers also seemed to be attracted, nodding their heads one by one, as if they really had a chance to win.
"Prime Minister, what's your opinion?" Vittorio Emanuele III looked at Prime Minister Antonio Salandra.
"Your Majesty, now the attitude of Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire has become very obvious. They refuse to cede those territories of Balkan Peninsula to us. Therefore, we have to To get those territories, there is only one option, and that is to join Allied Powers. However, we also have to find a way to get the maximum benefit from Allied Powers," Antonio Salandra said.
Vittorio Emanuele III König nodded. "Well, Prime Minister will be solely responsible for the negotiation with Allied Powers. This time, we want the whole world to know that Kingdom of Italy's revival is unstoppable. Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire must pay the price for their actions!"
Vittorio Emanuele III felt deeply insulted. Therefore, he couldn't wait to wash away that shame. Only by defeating Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire and making them lose completely in this war can this shame be truly washed away.
"Yes, Your Majesty." The ministers of Kingdom of Italy replied one after another. Everyone was high-spirited, as if they were truly sure of the future war.
Britain and France, as the main members of Allied Powers. In this war, they also endured tremendous pressure. Especially Germany caused them great losses in the early stages of the war, making them worry all the time that they would lose the war. Therefore, finding a way to win over other countries to deal with Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire has become their best choice.
The primary target Britain and France is eyeing is undoubtedly Kingdom of Italy, a member of Allied Powers. Although Kingdom of Italy is a member of Allied Powers, Britain and France thinks that with Kingdom of Italy's work style, they and In the conflict between the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as long as Britain and France can give them enough benefits, Kingdom of Italy will definitely betray Allied Powers and join the fight on Allied Powers's side. If Kingdom of Italy can be successfully persuaded, this will truly form a comprehensive encirclement of Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire, giving them an absolute advantage in the war. Reversing the current unfavorable situation is definitely not a delusion.
The day after German Foreign Minister and Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister arrived at Italy, Sir British Foreign Minister Edward Gray and French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief Theophile Delcasse secretly arrived at Rome. They didn't know before that German Foreign Minister and Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister would come to Rome. It was just a coincidence. However, after learning about this situation, they couldn't help but feel even more grateful, fearing that they would be late and Kingdom of Italy would be persuaded by Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire to continue fulfilling the covenant. In that case, it will be a heavy blow to Allied Powers. In particular, France, which had suffered heavy losses, could no longer withstand Italy's attack on them from the south.
That night, Prime Minister of Italy Antonio Salandra and Foreign Minister Paul Sedley had a secret meeting with Sir British Foreign Minister Edward Gray and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief Theophile Delcase in a secret manor on the outskirts of Rome.
"Prime Minister, on behalf of the British Empire and French Republic, I sincerely invite Kingdom of Italy to join Allied Powers's side and fight against Allied Powers. In this war, Allied Powers is undoubtedly the party representing justice." Edward Sir Gray said.
However, Antonio Salandra did not express his position. In this war, is there any justice or evil side? It is basically a war waged by the great powers for their own interests.
"If Kingdom of Italy is willing to join Allied Powers, after the war is over, we guarantee that Kingdom of Italy will receive generous benefits." Theophile Delcase also said.