"Your Excellency, Austro-Hungarian Empire is Empire's ally after all. We cannot put pressure on them with strong strength. In this case, Empire's reputation will not be good, and it will also affect the relationship between us and Austro-Hungarian Empire." Wachth shook his head.
These Italy people are really whimsical. It is natural for the Empire to obtain those benefits from Italy. However, this does not mean that Empire will help them put pressure on the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
"Your Excellency, what should we do? Is it true that we only have to fight Austro-Hungarian Empire?" Paul? Borselli said in pain.
Wachth thought for a while, and then said, "The conditions proposed by the Austro-Hungarian Empire this time are indeed very harsh."
"Yes, Your Excellency, you are really very harsh." Paul? Borselli said quickly.,
"So, how much can you pay to the Austro-Hungarian Empire?" Wachth asked.
"Your Excellency, after we paid 20 billion Mark in war compensation to Germany, we no longer have much money. The huge trauma caused by the war in the country also requires a large amount of money. Funds. Therefore, we can pay Austro-Hungarian Empire up to five billion Krone in war compensation," Paul? Borselli said.
Wachth couldn't help but frown, Italy people are not good people, and they directly reduced Austro-Hungarian Empire's war reparations to one-tenth of the previous level. Although, five billion Krone is not a small amount. However, the gap between this and Austro-Hungarian Empire's expectations is too big!
"Five billion Krone is too little, change it to five billion Mark!" Wachth said.
Paul? Borselli was stunned for a moment, then nodded immediately. Five billion Mark is a little more than five billion Krone, but the amount is very limited. After conversion, it is only one billion more Mark. Although this amount of money will cause Austro-Hungarian Empire some pain, they can still afford it. This is much less than the previous Austro-Hungarian the Empire's Demand.
"Okay, Your Excellency. If it is five billion Mark, then Austro-Hungarian Empire can afford it." Paul? Borselli said.
Wachth nodded. "As for Venice and the territory to the east, let's cede it to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They have long coveted that territory. If they refuse If we reject them, they will definitely not agree. Empire doesn't want this negotiation to break down completely. Enough people have died in this war, and Empire doesn't want more people to die."
Paul? Borselli thought about it and nodded. Although, ceding that fertile and prosperous land to the Austro-Hungarian Empire caused Italy to lose a lot of national power. In addition to the lost Sicily, the territory of Italy has been greatly reduced. However, if it can satisfy Austro-Hungarian Empire's ambition and avoid further war, it will undoubtedly be very beneficial. If there is a chance in the future, Italy will have the chance to take back those territories.
"Okay, Your Excellency. Kingdom of Italy agrees to cede those territories to the Austro-Hungarian Empire." Paul? Borselli said.
"Regarding Kingdom of Italy's colony, Libya will be transferred to the Empire, and Italian East Africa will be transferred to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They should be able to satisfy such a large colony." Wachth said.
Libya is rich in oil resources. Germany invested in oil field development there during the war. How could it be possible to transfer this area to the Austro-Hungarian Empire? Being able to transfer Italian East Africa to them is already a good compensation for them.
"Okay, Your Excellency. Kingdom of Italy has no objections to this." Paul? Borselli agreed simply.
Italy people have also known for a long time that after losing this battle, their overseas colonies will not be preserved. Even the mainland has lost a lot of territory, let alone overseas colonies.
Of course, the Italy people were lucky that the war was fought in the Alps area, so it did not cause much damage to their homeland. Once the war is over, they will be able to recover quickly.
"Your Excellency, then our compensation to the Austro-Hungarian Empire mainly consists of these points. First, Italy will compensate Austro-Hungarian Empire for war compensation of five billion Mark. Second, cede Venice and eastward to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Third, the colony of Italian East Africa is transferred to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The fourth and fifth articles are the same as the agreement we reached with Germany," Paul? Borselli said.
Wachth nodded. "However, this is just Empire's suggestion. It is hard to say whether Austro-Hungarian Empire will accept Empire's kindness. Therefore, you should not place your hopes entirely on the Empire. If Austro-Hungarian Empire is really unwilling, you may have to pay a little more."
Paul? Borselli nodded repeatedly. "German Empire is the world's most powerful country and the leader of Allied Powers. Austro-Hungarian Empire will not fail to accept German Empire's goodwill."
Paul? Borselli stayed at Wachth's mansion until three in the morning before leaving. However, when he left, he had a smile on his face. The harvest from this secret conversation was undoubtedly great. Not only did we reach an agreement with the German Empire, but we also received support from the German Empire. In the peace treaty with the Austro-Hungarian Empire, we can save a lot of losses.
This is undoubtedly very effective for the current Kingdom of Italy.
Wachth's face was also full of smiles. Italy people are undoubtedly very knowledgeable. All the requirements of the Empire have now been fulfilled. The war compensation of 20 billion Mark will allow Empire to obtain more available funds. Funds for developing the new territories of Eastern Europe have also been secured.
Sicily will also be ceded to the Empire, plus Corsica obtained from French, which will give Empire two footholds on the Mediterranean Sea. Although Sardinia is still under the control of Italy, there is no doubt that Empire's strength has expanded to the Mediterranean Sea.
The transfer of Libya's colony to the Empire will enable Empire to obtain sufficient oil resources from Libya, ensuring that Empire's energy is no longer restricted.
It can be said that although Germany paid huge losses in this war. However, these gains are much greater than the losses.
At the same time, Empire also began to suppress the ally Austro-Hungarian Empire. So that the position of the Empire can be further consolidated in the future European continent. Although I feel sorry for the Austro-Hungarian Empire by doing this, I have to do it for the benefit of the Empire.