"Damn Germany people, they actually don't agree with the Empire's legitimate interests in Italy! It's really abominable. By doing this, Germany people are clearly burning bridges and betraying their allies." As soon as he left the palace and sat back in the car, Crown Prince Karl roared angrily. Because he was too angry, his face became ferocious, looking very scary.
"Crown Prince, what kind of request did you make to German Emperor Your Majesty?" Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Baron von Berchtold asked.
"I request Italy to compensate Austro-Hungarian Empire for 50 billion Krone, cede Venice and the territory east of it to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and at the same time transfer all Italy's colonies to the Austro-Hungarian Empire." Crown Prince Karl said.
Baron von Berchtold was stunned. These requests made by Crown Prince Karl were not discussed with him at all! There is no doubt that this was a decision he made without permission. In the opinion of Baron von Berchtold, these requirements are simply too much.
"Your Highness, isn't such a request too harsh? No wonder Germany people disagree." Baron von Berchtold said.
"Are they harsh? I don't think so. These requirements are based on the conditions proposed by Germany people to France." Crown Prince Karl said.
"Uh..." Baron von Berchtold was immediately speechless.
Germany extorted a large amount of benefits from France, which is indeed enviable. However, this does not mean that Austro-Hungarian Empire can follow the same pattern and get so many benefits from Italy! Italy is different from France, they are not as rich as France. What's more, France's interests are monopolized by Germany, while the interests handed over by Italy are divided between Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire. This is an essential difference! Not to mention anything else, everyone knows that Libya in Italy's overseas colonies is what Germany people value. Austro-Hungarian Empire actually wants to take over all the colonies of Italy. Isn't that trying to seize food from the tiger's mouth?
"Your Highness, Libya's colony, I'm afraid the Germany people won't let it go." Baron von Berchtold said.
"Germany people have used so many colonies, aren't they afraid of indigestion? Besides, Libya's oil is also very important to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If we can mine it The oil there will make us have a huge amount of wealth. At that time, Empire will be able to use this money to solve Empire's domestic problems," Crown Prince Karl said.
Baron von Berchtold It's hard to say anything else. He just thinks that Crown Prince Karl imagines everything too simply. This will not only damage the relationship between Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire, but will also add many variables to the peace talks this time.
"Your Highness, can we lower the requirements appropriately. In this case, it may be easier to reach an agreement. For example, the war compensation is reduced to 5 billion Krone. We can let Italy cede the territory east of Venice to us. As for the colony, only Italian East Africa is enough. In this case, it may be possible to reach an agreement and sign a peace treaty soon." Baron von Berchtold said.
"What? Your Excellency, what do you mean? You are seriously damaging Empire's interests!" Crown Prince Karl was very dissatisfied. It is believed that the conditions proposed by Baron von Berchtold have caused serious damage to the interests of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"Your Highness, I am also thinking of the Empire's interests." Baron von Berchtold retorted.
"Okay, Your Excellency, just listen to me this time. I believe that this time I will bring more benefits to the Empire." Crown Prince Karl said nonchalantly.
Baron von Berchtold, I have no choice but to say nothing more. Dameisha, he believes that Crown Prince Karl's actions will definitely have an adverse impact on the Austro-Hungarian Empire's interests. But unfortunately, Crown Prince Karl couldn't listen to him at all.
The next day was the peace negotiation between Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy.
The negotiations were still conducted in the conference room of the German Empire Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A large round table with three parties sitting around it. On the Germany side, Foreign Minister Wachth was responsible for the negotiations, and on the Austro-Hungarian Empire side, Crown Prince Karl and Foreign Minister Berchtold. Kingdom of Italy is Foreign Minister Paul? Borselli.
"Crown Prince, Your Excellency Foreign Minister. Kingdom of Italy has deeply realized our mistakes. We should not listen to the slanders of Britain and French, be seduced by them, and betray our alliance. Fortunately, our alliance In the end, we still won the war. Kingdom of Italy now wants to repent and hopes that Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire will give us a chance for the sake of our former allies. "Paul? Borselli's attitude is very low.
The conditions of the peace treaty signed by Germany with France are so harsh. This point Paul? Borselli is already clear. Italy König Vittorio Emanuele III and Prime Minister Antonio Salandra learned about the agreement Germany signed with France After reading the contents of the peace treaty, Paul? Borselli must find ways to avoid such a situation and protect as many interests as possible for Kingdom of Italy.
This put a lot of pressure on Paul? Borselli. If possible, he even wanted to kneel down and beg Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire to forgive them. But unfortunately, that is simply not possible. Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire will not miss this good opportunity to blackmail Italy.
"Kingdom of Italy shamelessly betrayed our alliance, posing a huge threat to the entire alliance and causing great losses. This cannot be forgiven with a few words of repentance!" Crown Prince Karl looked stern.
"Yes, Crown Prince is right, Kingdom of Italy must pay the price for your actions!" Germany Foreign Minister Wachth also said.
"Your Excellency Crown Prince, Foreign Minister, Kingdom of Italy are willing to compensate Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire for what we have done. However, Kingdom of Italy is not rich, so I hope Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire can be merciful. If the conditions are too harsh, we will not be able to meet them. In that case, it will be very disadvantageous for us!" Paul? Borselli said.
"If Italy cannot meet our requirements, then our army will crush Rome! I think, under such circumstances, Italy will definitely be able to meet our requirements!" Crown Prince Karl was very determined and determined to kill Italy.