Crown Prince Karl is determined to bite off a piece of fat from Italy. The huge war compensation and other benefits that Germany received from French had already made his eyes red as if he were a hungry wolf. It was precisely because of this that he directly told the Austrian-Hungarian the Empire's Demand in front of Oscar.
Crown Prince Karl hopes that Germany can support Austro-Hungarian Empire. In his opinion, this is Austro-Hungarian Empire's legitimate interest. As Germany is an ally of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it is natural to support Austro-Hungarian Empire.
However, Crown Prince Karl doesn't seem to think that Austria-Hungary the Empire's Demand is going too far. In particular, many of their requirements even overlap with those of Germany. Under such circumstances, will Germany still support Austro-Hungarian Empire? That is obviously impossible.
"Crown Prince, Libya cannot give this colony to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Germany also needs that colony. What's more, before the war started, German Empire made huge investments there." Oscar said.
"Your Majesty, Germany have obtained vast colonies from France, can't they give Libya to the Austro-Hungarian Empire?" Crown Prince Karl looked a little disappointed and angry.
Oscar shook his head. "I'm sorry, Crown Prince, Italian East Africa can be given to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but Libya belongs to the Empire!"
Oscar's attitude was also very firm. This attitude of not giving in made Crown Prince Karl very angry.
"Damn! Germany people rely on their own strength to ignore the interests of their allies? They are simply too shameless. Without the support of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, how could they win this war?" Crown Prince Karl roared in his heart.
Crown Prince Karl is certainly dissatisfied, but from Oscar's point of view, Austro-Hungarian Empire's role in this war is really too small, but they dare to shamelessly ask for so many benefits. They really take themselves too seriously!
The meeting between Oscar and Crown Prince Karl ended on bad terms. The request made by Crown Prince Karl was not supported by Germany, which made Crown Prince Karl think that the Germany people had betrayed them. For Germany, he was even more angry.
When Crown Prince Karl returned to the banquet hall, he directly asked the Austro-Hungarian Empire delegation to return to the embassy. Baron von Berchtold and Ambassador Juluch looked at each other. Because this is undoubtedly very disrespectful. But Crown Prince Karl ignored it and left.
Baron von Berchtold and Ambassador Juluch had no choice but to bid farewell to the officials of Germany, then left the palace and returned to the embassy.
"Your Majesty, are you and Crown Prince Karl sighing unhappy?" Bernhardt von Chancellor Bülow asked.
"Yes!" Oscar nodded.
"Austro-Hungarian Empire is too greedy. They want Italy to compensate them 40 billion Mark, and at the same time cede Venice and the territory to the east to them. In addition, they also want to take over all Italy's overseas colonies." Oscar continued.
"Austro-Hungarian Empire is indeed too greedy. Italy is not as rich as France. Even Empire only asked for 20 billion Mark in war reparations. They He actually wants 40 billion Mark. It seems that the knife that Empire slashed on French really stimulated them," said Bernhardt von Chancellor Bülow.
"In addition, they also want all of Italy's overseas colonies. Doesn't this mean that Libya, which Empire values, is also included? This has already caused damage to the Empire's interests. I really don't know who gave them such courage." Foreign Minister von Kidron Wachth also said.
"Yes! It seems that there will be many problems in this negotiation with Italy." Oscar said somewhat helplessly.
"Your Majesty, Austro-Hungarian Empire really didn't recognize their own strength! That's why they dared to make so many demands. However, after this negotiation, the relationship between us and Austro-Hungarian Empire will definitely be greatly affected by it. Although it will not cause the alliance to break up, cracks will inevitably occur." Chancellor Bülow said.
"There is no way around it. When facing a strong enemy, we can still face it together. However, when defeating a strong enemy and distributing benefits, such problems will inevitably arise. Fortunately, this war is almost over, and our final victory is already a certainty. Whether we have the support of the Austro-Hungarian Empire or not, it is no longer important to the Empire." Oscar said.
Prime Minister Bülow and Foreign Minister Wachth both nodded. Now German Empire indeed no longer needs the support of the Austro-Hungarian Empire as before. Germany's own strong strength is enough to settle everything.
"Your Majesty, what should we do in this negotiation?" Wachth asked. This time, he is also fully responsible for the negotiation of Italy. Oscar has already set the bottom line. Therefore, he only needs to strive for more benefits for the Empire as much as possible.
"First of all, Empire's interests must be guaranteed. Secondly, if Austro-Hungarian Empire wants to intimidate Italy people, Empire can give them some appropriate support. An extremely weakened Italy is not in the interest of the Empire. Austro-Hungarian Empire Gaining too many benefits from Italy is also not in line with the Empire's interests. Besides, Italy people are not that rich to begin with. If they give too many benefits to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, how can they ensure the benefits they give to the Empire?" Oscar said.
After meeting with Crown Prince Karl, Oscar has made up his mind that it is time to suppress Austro-Hungarian Empire, his ally. Crown Prince Karl's ambition has been fully revealed. This is not a good thing for Germany. Even if both parties are allies, it is inevitable to attack the allies for the benefit of the Empire.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wachth nodded.
"Your Majesty, if this is the case, then our alliance with the Austro-Hungarian Empire will probably end. Before Crown Prince Karl became emperor, our alliance with the Austro-Hungarian Empire The alliance may be able to continue to be maintained. But once Austrian Emperor passes away and Crown Prince Karl takes the throne, the relationship between our two countries will definitely cool down sharply," Prime Minister Bülow said.
Oscar nodded. "There are never permanent allies between countries, only permanent interests. Our alliance with the Austro-Hungarian Empire is also because we have common interests. It is inevitable that problems will arise for our respective interests."