"Sir Foreign Minister, can you please stop looking at me like that. It was Britain's idea to persuade Italy to join Allied Powers. Besides, you yourself agreed at the beginning, and we didn't force it. So, we are not to blame in this matter." Theophile Delcase, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs director, said.
At the beginning of the meeting between Theophile Delcasse and Paul? Borselli, Paul? Sedley looked at Theophile Delcasse with very complicated eyes, including anger, helplessness, but more of regret.
Of course Theophile Delcasse understood what this look meant. At first, Kingdom of Italy was a member of Allied Powers, but he and British Foreign Minister Edward? Sir Gray went to Italy to persuade Italy to betray Allied Powers and join Allied Powers. In order to achieve their goals, they made many promises. As expected, Italy was induced to betray Allied Powers and join the battle of Allied Powers. This is undoubtedly a major diplomatic victory for Allied Powers.
But unfortunately, even if Italy joined Allied Powers, they failed to win, and instead lost the war. Now, we are facing the slaughter of Germany people.
It is understandable that Italy people complain about France and Britain. After all, had it not been for the lobbying of France and Britain, Italy would not have committed the betrayal, and the current tragic experience would not have happened.
Of course, Theofile Delcasse didn't feel any guilt about this, but was actually a little happy about it. If a person is unlucky alone, how can it be fun to have someone else accompany him? In France now, there are Italy people who are unlucky together, so French can feel better.
"Your Excellency, Mr. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if it weren't for us, Kingdom of Italy wouldn't be in the current situation. Maybe, we Italy people will also be included in the negotiations with France!" Paul? Borselli said through gritted teeth.
"No, Your Excellency Foreign Minister. You can't blame us. This is because you are not firm in your will. Besides, didn't we want to win the war at the beginning? But no one thought that the Germany people would be so strong. Otherwise, we might have won. Now it is French who is kneeling down and begging for mercy from us!" Theophile Delcase said.
"But now we are the ones begging for mercy from the Germany people!" Paul? Borselli said.
"Yes, now we are kneeling down to beg for mercy. However, the matter has come to this, and there is nothing we can do about it. We are powerless to change this result." Theophile Delcase said.
Paul? Borselli immediately looked frustrated. Indeed, as Theophile Delcase said, it is useless to say anything else.
Theophile Delcasse looked at Paul? Borselli's expression, and his heart was full of disdain. The reason why Allied Powers was defeated was also closely related to the Italy people. The performance of Italy people on the battlefield is too bad, right? There are millions of the Italian Army, but even Alps did not cross over. On the contrary, they suffered heavy losses under the attack of German-Austrian Allied Forces. It can be said that they did not play a big role in the war at all. Even if Italy people didn't betray Allied Powers, Allied Powers's situation wouldn't be much worse than it is now.
"Okay, let's not talk about that. Mr. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, what do you mean today?" Paul? Borselli asked.
"Your Excellency, the experiences of our two countries are the same now. We are about to face the slaughter of the Germany people. I hope that we can advance and retreat together. When negotiating with the Germany people, be tougher.. In this case, it will be beneficial to both of us. After all, the appetite of the Germany people will be very big this time, and even if they can pay a little less, it will be very considerable." Theophile Delcasse said.
Paul? Borselli nodded, Kingdom of Italy also did not want to pay a high price in this war. The price you pay is naturally as small as possible.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I completely agree with this. But, will the Germany people give us a chance? Don't forget, now the Germany people have an absolute advantage. If If the attitude of the Germany people is very strong, then there is no way we can do it. At that time, the Germany people may be angered. "Paul? Borselli is a little worried that it will not be able to end by then.
"Yes, it is indeed possible. If the Germany people are really that tough, then there is no way for us to fight against them. However, we still have to try. After all, if it succeeds, it will be very beneficial to us." Theophile Delcasse said.
"Well, you can indeed give it a try. I hope Germany people's attitude will not be so tough." Paul? Borselli said.
However, they will soon know that there is no way to realize their wishes. Germany's attitude is tougher than they imagined. Moreover, the peace talks this time are not conducted at the same time. Instead, they should have peace talks with France first, and then hold peace talks with Italy after the peace talks with France are over.
Of course, both France and Italy are very dissatisfied with this arrangement. But is there anything else they can do about it? German Foreign Minister Feng Kidron Wachth said very clearly that if there is something wrong with Germany's arrangement, then they can go back. Germany will not stop it.
But the key is that going back means that this time the negotiations have broken down. Then, the Germany* army's attack will probably start again. Neither France nor Italy can withstand Germany's powerful military front! Therefore, ending the war through peaceful negotiations and preserving their country has become their only option.
Therefore, even if the attitude of the Germany people is very tough, France and the Italy delegation can only grit their teeth and accept it. Anyway, they are at a disadvantage. No matter how Germany people want to slaughter them, they have no choice.
On the morning of May 24, 1915, peace negotiations between Germany and France were held. The place for negotiation is at the German Foreign Ministry. German Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth, is solely responsible for this negotiation.
"Hello, Mr. Minister." Feng Kidron Wachth had a warm smile on his face, as if he did not consider himself a winner.
However, Theofile Delcasse could see a hint of pride in the other party's eyes. There was nothing Theophile Delcasse could do about this. Who made them lose? I can only pretend not to see anything.