Paul? Borselli was silent, thinking about how to answer German Foreign Minister von Kidron? Wachth's question. He knew very well that if he offended Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire at the same time, Kingdom of Italy would be dead. The powerful Germany* army can destroy Kingdom of Italy in an instant, without even a chance for them to make a comeback.
The conditions proposed by Germany are also very harsh for Kingdom of Italy. However, compared to the Austro-Hungarian the Empire's Conditions, it is slightly looser.
"Your Excellency, the conditions proposed by Germany are too harsh. Kingdom of Italy cannot bear it. If German Empire can lower it a little, Kingdom of Italy can accept it." Paul? Borselli said.
Wachth shook his head. "Unfortunately, this is already Empire's bottom line, and there is no possibility of lowering it at all."
Wachth's attitude is undoubtedly relatively tough. Of course, he has the right to be so tough. German Empire's powerful strength allowed him to put forward these conditions.
Paul? Borselli thought for a while, and then said, "Your Excellency, I need to report to the country."
This is undoubtedly a euphemism. Faced with Germany's request, even Kingdom of Italy in China may not be able to refuse.
Wachth nodded with satisfaction and said nothing more. He knew that Italy could not refuse Germany's request, and Germany's interests would be satisfied.
Crown Prince Karl's face suddenly became very ugly. Germany and Italy made a transaction right in front of him. This was a complete disregard for him and a provocation to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If he can hold it back, then there is something wrong with him.
"Italy intends to meet Germany's requirements, but rejects Austria-Hungary the Empire's Demand?" Crown Prince Karl asked.
"Crown Prince, I didn't say that I would satisfy the German the Empire's Demand. In addition, your country's requirements are too harsh." Paul? Borselli said again.
"Hmph! Your Excellency Foreign Minister, is German Empire planning to break the covenant and make peace with Italy alone?" Crown Prince Karl looked at Wachth.
"Crown Prince, I just proposed the German the Empire's Demand. Whether Kingdom of Italy agrees or not is their business. If because of the harsh conditions proposed by your country, you We and Kingdom of Italy have been unable to reach an agreement, which has led to a deadlock in the peace talks. German Empire can't stay with you forever, right?" Wachth said.
This time the peace talks broke up without any agreement. The harsh conditions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire were unacceptable to Kingdom of Italy. Although, Deutsche the Empire's Conditions is also very demanding. But when there is no other way, the Italy people would obviously rather accept the German the Empire's Demand than the Austro-Hungarian the Empire's Demand.
After the peace talks, Paul? Borselli immediately contacted Rome and reported Germany and Austria-Hungary the Empire's Demand to the country.
The problem was immediately thrown to König Vittorio Emanuele III and Prime Minister Antonio Salandra. It's up to them to decide how to choose.
"Asshole! Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire are not good people, they are all robbers! They actually put forward such harsh conditions!" After seeing the Telegram sent back by Paul? Borselli, Vittorio Emanuele III immediately began to curse.
"Indeed, the requirements put forward by Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire are more demanding than the last. However, we can think of this from the peace treaty reached by Germany and French." Antonio Salandra said.
"Prime Minister, what should we do now? Should we agree to their request?" Vittorio Emanuele III was very unwilling. At the same time, he also regretted it very much. Originally, Kingdom of Italy did not have to be treated like this. They should have been among the winners. But because of his greed, he was on the wrong team, and now Kingdom of Italy will suffer a disaster.
"Of course we cannot agree to their conditions. If Kingdom of Italy agrees to their conditions, then we will be no different from the subjugation of the country." Antonio Salandra shook his head.
"But if we refuse, they will continue to attack Italy. It is impossible for our army to resist them." A trace of Panic flashed in Vittorio Emanuele III's eyes.
He was extremely disappointed with the combat effectiveness of Kingdom of Italy's army. He couldn't understand why their army's combat effectiveness had become so bad after more than forty years. Italy and Germany were unified at almost the same time. However, the combat effectiveness of the Germany* army is getting stronger and stronger, while the combat effectiveness of the Kingdom of Italy army is getting worse and worse. They have become two extremes.
"Your Majesty, my idea is that we can agree to the conditions of the Germany people. But for the Austro-Hungarian the Empire's Conditions, we have to think about it carefully. The Germany people are too powerful, and they almost defeated Allied Powers on their own. If we reject Germany They can easily destroy us under the conditions of the people. Therefore, we cannot refuse the conditions of the Germany people. What's more, although the conditions of the Germany people are harsh, they are already much better than those of the Austro-Hungarian Empire," Antonio Salandra said.
Vittorio Emanuele III nodded. Even though he felt a little pain in his body, he also knew that there was nothing he could do about it. If Germany is rejected, then the destruction of Italy will probably be inevitable.
"Your Majesty, among the Telegram sent back from Foreign Minister, we can clearly see that Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire are talking to each other. There is a big difference in the attitude towards us. German Empire seems not to be satisfied with the conditions proposed by the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This may be an opportunity for us," Antonio Salandra said.
"For example, in our colonies, the Germany people only want Libya. But Austro-Hungarian Empire asked us to hand over all the colonies to them. In this case, wouldn't the demands of their two countries coincide? It can be seen from this that the two countries did not discuss, but had differences. As long as Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire do not unite to deal with us, then our pressure will undoubtedly be much less," Antonio Salandra said.
"Yes, this is our opportunity. No matter what, we have to pay as little as possible." Vittorio Emanuele III said.
Prime Minister Antonio Salandra nodded repeatedly.