Although Bismarck's resignation caused a stir, it still cannot stop the peace talks in London from proceeding. Although Bismarck has a huge reputation in the world, all countries are realistic. In addition to the private sector, governments of all countries have set their sights on Germany's new
Prime Minister. Of course, the London peace talks, which are related to the situation in the Balkans, are also a focus of attention.
As one of the famous palaces in London, Kensington Palace was also where Queen Victoria originally lived. However, the Queen no longer lives here and has moved to Buckingham Palace.
For this peace negotiation, the British offered Kensington Palace as the venue for the negotiations, which also shows the sincerity of the British.
As representatives from various countries arrive in London one after another, negotiations are finally about to begin.
But before starting, the victorious countries, represented by Italy, have a problem that needs to be solved, and that is how each country divides the results of the war.
That's right, the results of the war need to be divided.
This extra step was caused by the sudden emergence of Serbia and Greece into the war.
There is no need to talk about this issue at this time. The main thing is to coordinate the requirements of various countries before negotiating with the Ottoman delegation. After all, the conditions of various countries are very likely to overlap. If they are not discussed in advance, it will not be allowed to the Ottomans.
Are you seeing a joke?
So before the formal peace talks, a negotiation excluding the Ottoman Empire began first.
Located in the conference room of Kensington Palace, delegations from various countries are sitting together. Due to the large number of countries, only the chief and deputy heads of delegations can sit at the table. No one else can enter except for a secretary to take notes.
The conference room. Beside the conference room sat envoys from various powers, who were responsible for listening and witnessing the entire peace talks process.
After announcing the start of negotiations, Bacona, the Italian Foreign Minister, spoke out about Italy's demands.
"Our country's request is that the Ottoman Empire must annex the Libyan region of North Africa and the entire Albania region. In addition, Crete must be independent, and our country needs to supervise the Southern Twelve Islands represented by Rhodes Island."
The conditions put forward by all parties in this war are also in order. As the largest contributor to this war and the strongest party, Italy ranks first. No one dares to express dissatisfaction. However, although no one is dissatisfied with Italy's ranking
, but there was immediate opposition to Bacona’s words.
"Our country firmly opposes your request for the independence of Crete, because this has always been Greece's territory."
It was the Foreign Minister of the Greek delegation, Mavros, who spoke out against this time. The middle-aged man sitting diagonally across the long table said in an extremely angry tone. "As we all know, the local residents of Crete are all Greeks."
People, then Italy wants it to be independent? What’s the intention?”
What Mavros said is justified? And what he said is a fact that is known to all countries. However, many things cannot be obtained by presenting facts and evidence. Bakona looked at the other party and said.
"So what do you think? Latin America should be under Spanish rule? Brazil should also be under Portuguese rule?"
Faced with Bacona's pretentious words, Mavros was so angry that he trembled and blurted out. "Are you being reckless? Latin America has been independent for many years, and aren't they all descendants of Spain and Portugal? They
Their respective cultures and languages are also different.”
The words of the Greek Foreign Minister made Bacona smile. "Latin America has been independent for less than a hundred years, so the language and culture are different. So, how long has the island of Crete been separated, and why do you think that Crete has been separated?"
The island of Crete should belong to your country. And Crete now has an autonomous government? It also declared a declaration of independence? Why do you think so arrogantly that you want the Cretans to want to merge with you? Have you asked the locals?
People’s opinions?”
Obviously, it is impossible for Italy to let Crete belong to Greece and directly bring up the topic of Cretan autonomy.
Regarding the Italian Foreign Minister in front of him who refused to admit his fault, Mavros said directly. "Is that autonomous government just a puppet that you support? It cannot represent the local people of Crete at all."
Faced with the accusations from the Greek Foreign Minister, it is not good for others to know. Because on this occasion? Such accusations require evidence. As expected, Bacona's face darkened, and he looked at the other party coldly.
"Since you say that we have manipulated the autonomous government of Crete? Then please provide evidence. If you cannot provide evidence? Then our country has reason to doubt? Is your country conducting diplomatic slander against our country? Then the consequences need to be expensive
The country shall bear its own responsibility.”
This sentence immediately made the conference room feel extremely quiet. Representatives from other countries opened their eyes wide at this time, watching the reaction of the Greek delegation. Even its ally Serbian delegation was unwilling to speak at this time because it would offend the current powerful
The Italians are very unfavorable to their subsequent negotiations.
As for the negotiators from other countries, they looked like they were watching a good show, and they wanted the Greeks to lose face.
As for Mavros, the client, he has been forced into a corner. Regardless of whether he can provide evidence or not, the other party has already elevated this to the level of country-to-country diplomacy, and his current evidence is simply insufficient. However, there is simply not enough evidence.
Then again, if the evidence is sufficient, can Greece take back Crete from Italy?
But at this time, a voice helped him relieve his embarrassment.
"Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, this is just an unintentional mistake. There is no need for Your Excellency Bacona to get too hung up on this."
The person who spoke was the new British Foreign Secretary Sir Wilson, who directly said that this was an unintentional remark made by the Greek Foreign Minister. Originally, bystanders should not have stood up, but the Greeks were so useless that they had to let him speak. Facing the British
Italy must give enough face to people's attitudes.
"Since it was an unintentional mistake, Mr. Mavros had better think carefully next time."
Dropping this sentence also means letting this matter go.
After severely defeating the Greeks, no one objected to Italy's submission. Since no one objected, this also means that all countries acquiesced to Italy's conditions.
Next, it was the turn of the Bulgarians. Because in this war, Bulgaria's contribution was second only to Italy, so they must be the second to propose conditions. Of course, Italy also contributed a lot.
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Popkov stood up and said slowly, "Our request is very simple. The Ottoman Empire must hand over the Macedonian region to our country as compensation."
