Although both Italy and the Ottomans are wooing allies, it does not affect the two countries' preparations for war at all. Although some people call for a peaceful resolution between the two countries, anyone with a discerning eye can see that war between the two countries is unavoidable.
Of course, Italy is more proactive in this, because Italy's preparations for war started two years ago. As for the Ottoman Empire, they can only seize the time to prepare for war as soon as possible. Fortunately, the help from French friends has made the Ottoman Empire much better
, whose urgently delivered weapons and equipment were a timely help to the Ottoman army.
The weapons sent by the French are very good. The Grass rifle adapted from the Chassepo rifle has very good performance and is also liked by the Ottoman military. Of course, there are also some new 1886 Lebel rifles, but the number is too small.
There are only thousands of these equipped elite troops.
However, although the Ottomans obtained a batch of French equipment, the senior officials in Istanbul at the time knew that the Ottomans were still not ready, so they tried to delay the war.
As a key figure among them, Ambassador to Rome Akhtar Mohammad Mansu frequently visited Italian officials. In addition, he also accepted interviews with Italian media, claiming that the Ottoman government attached great importance to the teaching plan in Syria and would definitely be strict with it.
Deal with those thugs.
It's just that Ambassador Mansu's performance has long been known to the Italian high-level officials. This is just a stop-gap measure by the Ottoman Empire to try to delay the outbreak of war and make the Ottoman Empire more prepared.
Now that we have an insight into the Ottoman Empire's intentions, we will not let it succeed.
So while the Ottoman Empire was still preparing for war, Foreign Minister Bacona summoned Ambassador Mansu, who was the latest to appear frequently in Rome, after the seven-day period arrived.
"Ambassador Mansu, how would your country respond to our request?"
Faced with Bacona's words, Mansu, who is the ambassador to Rome, immediately replied, "Please give our country some time. Your country's conditions are a bit demanding. Our country needs to convene a meeting to discuss before we can give a reply."
Facing the ambassador? Of course Bacona knew what the other party was planning? But he did not intend to give the other party a chance, and Italian roots could not afford it. So he took out a new document and spoke. "
Is this an ultimatum from our country? Your country is limited to respond within 48 hours.”
This flimsy document seemed to Mansu like a reminder, and he didn’t dare to accept it.
"I'm sorry? Your country's request is still being discussed by our country. Can you give our country some time to consider it?"
Facing Mansu’s words? Bakona couldn’t help laughing. “Hahahaha~”
Then he stopped smiling? His eyes were fixed on the Ottoman ambassador in front of him. "Whether your country regards our country as a fool, your country's domestic actions do not seem to be considering it at all. Your country's army is even mobilizing.
Does this indicate that you are already preparing for armed confrontation?"
Of course, Mansu, the ambassador, would not acknowledge Bacona's words. "Is your country's reaction too drastic? Is this just our country's normal response to this matter? The conditions given by your country are simply not acceptable."
It’s hard to get people to agree directly. Do you think your country still wants to take care of our country’s internal affairs?”
Although Mansu's words sound reasonable, Bacona is not a vegetarian.
"No matter how much your envoy wants to quibble and find excuses, he will not let our country stop. So it is best for your envoy to take a look at this ultimatum. Is it now 14:00 on March 2, 1890? Two days later.
If our country has not received a reply from your country at this time, it means that your country has rejected our request. Then I am very sorry? We will use all means to safeguard our interests."
After finishing speaking, Bacona did not wait for Mansu's answer and left the living room directly, leaving only the ambassador and the ultimatum that had fallen on the ground. Or it would be more appropriate to call it an ultimatum.
After seeing that he was the only one left? Mansu quickly picked up the ultimatum. The content above was not much different from the last time, except that the time was limited to 48 hours for a reply. In addition, at the end, if Osman
The Empire exceeded time, which meant that Italy was at war with the Ottomans.
This time, the Italian government did not use any cover-up words and directly stated the threat of war.
Mansu, who knew the seriousness of the matter, did not stop thinking at all. After picking up the ultimatum, he immediately walked quickly out the door.
He now needs to rush back to the embassy to inform Istanbul of the news.
As for the Italian people, they also felt the atmosphere of the approaching war. In the evening of that day, major newspapers published their evening editions, which were full of the evil deeds of the Ottoman Empire, especially the murder of two missionaries in Zabadani.
The case was directly stated to be instigated by the Ottoman Empire.
Because the persecution of Catholics in the country has never stopped, as a Catholic country, Italy has the obligation to let the Ottomans know that the majesty of God cannot be insulted.
Major newspapers issued such news at the same time, and anyone with a basic sense of smell could feel that the situation had changed.
What's more, on that day, the Italian people broke out in the largest anti-Ottoman demonstration in history. Especially in the capital Rome, the number of participants reached nearly 200,000. These people came to the headquarters in Rome in a mighty manner.
In front of the Ottoman embassy, everyone added colors to their embassy with their own colors.
If it weren't for the police's desperate interception, these people might have demolished the embassy.
All this was also seen by other ambassadors who were observing the situation. Among them, Fulam, the British ambassador to Italy, wrote in a report to London. "The development of the situation in Italy can already be seen that this country is well prepared to fight with the Ottomans."
Preparations for war. They are already impatient to show their style to the Ottomans. For this, the imperial government needs to make its own preparations to prevent Italy from showing overconfidence."
This ambassador, who has been in Rome for nearly ten years, can be said to be an Italian expert. He has certain concerns about Italy's development in recent years, so he has repeatedly hinted to London to pay attention to Italy's actions. However, due to Italy's current position in the British Empire,
The focus on the help was very low, so reports on Fulam were basically shelved.
Because the British Empire is currently paying more attention to France, Russia, Germany and other countries, or else it would be better to develop colonies than to focus on Italy.
But in any case, the ultimatum from Italy has been sent, and we are waiting for the Ottoman Empire's reply.
