Carlo did not participate in the subsequent negotiations, because this kind of thing requires professional negotiation skills. Isn't this difficult for him? Besides, this kind of thing is not a glorious thing, so why did Carlo get involved.
But having said that, in the final analysis, this negotiation still depends on how much price Germany is willing to pay. Of course, no matter what the final negotiation is, Italy will accept it.
Although Carlo was not involved in the negotiations, it did not mean that he had nothing to do. Taking advantage of this period of time, Carlo made the German people feel the charm of the Italian King. Of course, this is also very different from his age and appearance.
It has nothing to do with it. Humans are all visual animals.
Of course, this also needs to be supported by peers. The other three monarchs are much older, how can they compete with Kallo. And the only Russian Crown Prince Nicholas who can compete in terms of family, appearance, etc., because of his little personality
Carlo, who appeared in public places and showed his face frequently, seemed to look familiar to the German people.
Just being familiar with the German people is not enough. People are forgetful. However, with Carlo's family background, he can't do anything meaningful at the moment.
Of course, it is not possible to do nothing. For example, it is still possible to establish a homeless shelter and an orphanage. Carlo has done many such things where he can show off himself by spending a small amount of money.
In addition to communicating with the German people, Carlo was also more concerned about another thing, and that was his meeting with the Romanian monarch Carol I.
Although they are from the same Hohenzollern family, the Romanian monarchs are from the Swabian line, which is far away from the Franconian line that currently serves as the Kaiser. Although they both belong to the Hohenzollern family, they are already separated.
Seven hundred years ago.
Faced with the request of the King of Italy for a meeting, Carol I, who has been the monarch of Romania for more than 20 years, is also very willing. As the second largest grain exporter in Europe, Romania buys the most grain from Italy.
In addition, the two countries have close ties in terms of ethnicity, culture and other aspects.
Of course, as the saying goes, all the powerful countries in Europe are claiming to be the heirs of the Roman Empire, but who would have thought that the Romanians are actually the remnant of the Roman Empire.
This place was the last to conquer but the first to give up. The descendants of the legions who stayed in the area were the Romans with the purest blood.
Of course, the topic of who can represent Rome may be controversial in later generations, but now, it is all about strength. So this has nothing to do with the Romanians, even if they really have the purest blood.
It's true that even other countries, including Italians, are not qualified to claim to be the heirs of Rome based on blood.
However, this does not stop two countries with similar culture and language from becoming friends. Of course, it is limited to being friends, and forget about other things. Romania, which is under the threat of Austria-Hungary and Russia, can only try to play its own harmless role at present.
role.
"Hello, King Carol."
I don't know why, but Carlo felt a sense of closeness to the Romanian king as soon as he saw him.
"Hello, King Carlo."
King Carol, who is nearly fifty years old, has a thick beard, which makes him look very majestic.
"King Carol, the cultural and economic exchanges between our two countries have brought us closer together. As the king of Italy, I also pay a lot of attention to Romania."
King Carol was startled when Carlo spoke. Why did the young king pay attention to Romania? If the two countries were not too far apart, he would have thought that Italy had evil intentions towards Romania.
But before King Carol could speak, Carlo continued. "I think Romania currently lacks decent industry. Although your country can develop well by relying on agriculture alone, a country without industry cannot be strong.
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Well, the King of Italy is worried about the affairs of his own country. Carol doesn't know what to say, so she can only look at it first and then talk about it.
"Thank you King Carlo for your concern for Romania, but industry is not easy to develop. Our country currently lacks the resources to develop industry. I think your country is in the same situation. There are no coal and iron mines in the country, which makes it difficult for industry to develop."
Although Carroll compared the poverty of Romania with Italy, Carlo was not angry because what he said was the truth.
It doesn't matter, please listen to my quibbles.
No, listen to my lies.
Phew, please listen to what I have to say.
"In fact, industry is not just about coal and iron. Although all countries basically start industrialization from the steel industry, this does not mean that industrialization must be dominated by the steel industry. In our country, we are currently developing the electric power industry, focusing on electricity.
This new type of power will drive the development of other industries."
Carlo's words made Carol I a little moved. Who doesn't want their country to be strong, but sometimes, this does not change based on people's thoughts. When encountering a situation where there are no coal and iron mines in the country and few other minerals, you
Let them develop industry.
"So King Carlo thinks our country can develop like this?"
Facing Carol's question, Carol nodded and answered. "Yes, your country can, but it needs to be consistent with your country's actual resources."
After hearing what Carlo said, King Carol looked like he was asking me for advice and asked him to continue. "Currently Romania actually has a resource that may allow Romania to develop better, and that is oil."
Yes, it is Romanian oil that Carlo is interested in. Although Romanian oil has been mined since 1857, until now, Romanian oil mining is still very primitive. It basically uses human and animal power, not to mention the small amount.
Even the extraction method is almost the same as the local method.
Carlo wants to invest in Romanian oil, expand its production and refining methods, so that Romanian oil can contribute to the electrification of Italy. Because this is the only oil that Italy can control at present. As for Baku's oil, it is okay to think about it.
, don’t think about anything else.
What, you said there is oil underground in Libya, Carlo also knows it, but what's the use if it can't be mined.
Carlo also knew about Romania's oil. However, he had doubts about Carlo's use of oil to expand Romania's industry.
Because now is the most critical time for the use of oil. At present, the role of oil in various countries is mainly to refine kerosene for lighting. With the promotion of electricity, high-quality electric lamps have steadily defeated gas lamps. I have not seen this period.
, even the oil king Rockefeller felt a headache, and several of his refineries were closed.
This is the darkest period for the use of petroleum. Although the internal combustion engine has been invented and its power is not bad, practical internal combustion engines have not been used on a large scale, only on a small scale. Of course, after 1890, the use of reliable internal combustion engines will make petroleum
The application will also be expanded on a large scale.
Carlo's thoughts on oil were only remembered after seeing King Carol I of Romania. Anyone who has studied World War I and World War II knows about the famous Romanian oil.
"I wonder how King Carlo plans to use oil to industrialize Romania?"
It was clear that Carol I was moved.
As long as your heart moves, Carlo said immediately. "I think the use of internal combustion engines will make oil important, so your country uses oil to start industrialization. This is a very good road. Of course, if your country is willing, I can invest a sum of money."
funds to help Romania expand its use of oil."
Carlo said help, but the real investment must be counted as shares. Of course, King Carol also knew this. As for King Carol, after listening to Carlo's advice, he did it alone.
A person who thinks this way cannot be a king.
"Since King Carlo is interested, our country is also very willing to accept it. I wonder how much money you plan to invest?"
Carlo stretched out four fingers and said, "Forty million lire."
