After the French government forced Sadiq III to sign a treaty, its attitude towards Italy immediately changed drastically.
Its Foreign Minister Gambetta publicly stated that Tunisia has voluntarily become a protected country of France and that France's interests cannot be violated.
Such a rapid change in France's attitude frightened everyone in Italy. Of course, Tunisia was forced to sign the Bardo Treaty with France, and Italy was naturally informed of it.
Faced with the French's behavior of doing one thing in front of others and behind the other's back, the kind-hearted Italian people were completely angry. They broke out into a larger-scale demonstration game. More than 100,000 people surrounded the French Embassy in Rome, the capital. If not for the consideration
Due to the diplomatic impact, the police tried hard to block the demonstrators, but no one could make it out alive from the French Embassy.
Of course, it’s not like they haven’t done anything. At least the French embassy’s outer wall should be renovated.
Of course, people's anger alone cannot accomplish anything, and the Italian government also knows this, so the previously slowed-down response plan immediately accelerated, and as if to gain momentum for itself, the speed was much faster than before.
Among them, the Italian military was the fastest. The Italian troops of the two armies in the north quickly moved from Venice, stationed on the border with Austria, to Turin, the important town against France, through the basically completed Northern Railway.
The two armies moved 500 kilometers in four days, which is also a new high in the history of Italian army marches. And this result is enough to make the army proud. Although this is all due to the use of railways, the army's efforts are also
Inseparable.
Not to mention anything else, just look at how many trains were called up from Venice to Turin, and how many trains were delayed because they needed to avoid military transport lines. Although it is normal for Italian trains to be delayed, they are one or two hours late and half a day late.
There is still a huge gap in time.
At the same time, Garibaldi, as a national hero, also stood up.
He rushed to Palermo to attend a rally on May 8 and said: As a friend of France, I will try my best to maintain friendship with it. However, I am an Italian first and I will devote my life to it.
So that Italy will not be insulted by anyone. If France is allowed to occupy Tunisia, not only will Italy be insulted, but its interests and security will also be threatened.
It is simply a great shame for a dignified republic to send troops to occupy a brother country...The Italian fleet should immediately go to the Gulf of Tunis to protect the 5,000 Italian soldiers there. The two major islands in our south and the coastal areas should immediately mobilize for war preparations
, just in case something unexpected happens.”
The five thousand soldiers Garibaldi mentioned were the troops that were rushed over from Sicily after learning that France had invaded Tunisia. They used the pretext of protecting expatriates to prevent France from taking drastic actions. They are currently stationed in Tunisia.
Arouse in the southeast, where they, together with the urgently armed Italian diaspora, defended Italian interests in Tunisia.
In the face of Italy's series of actions, France issued a warning. As French Prime Minister, Jouffelli publicly spoke out and warned Italy about its actions. "Tunisia is not a colony of Italy, and France's actions in Tunisia do not require Italian approval."
.So Italians had better recognize the facts and avoid doing things that would embarrass others and themselves.”
In addition, the French military also warned Italy about adding two more armies to the border. General Laurent, the Minister of Army, publicly said, "Italy had better think carefully before making a decision. If Italy makes a substantial move,
The French army doesn’t mind parading in Rome.”
Although both parties are making harsh words, they are actually cautious. The French army in Tunisia has maintained restraint. Although they are sending troops to various cities in Tunisia to declare sovereignty, they have not sent troops to Arouse where the Italian army is stationed.
One soldier at a time, as if this city is not important.
Moreover, Italian industries in Tunisia have not suffered losses, and France has acquiesced that Italy's previous assets will not be infringed.
Of course, France had no intention of taking action against Italy, and Italy did not dare to provoke the other party. The two armies that arrived in Turin were not sent to the border. They still stopped in Turin.
To be fair, neither side wants to trigger a war, so they can only sit down and negotiate to find a solution.
In fact, although Italy was at a disadvantage at this time, it could not just give up on Tunisia. However, at this time, Italy was dealt a heavy blow diplomatically.
Both Britain and Germany refused to support Italy. Instead, they began to persuade Italy to recognize the facts and that it was best not to get too entangled in Tunisia.
Britain and Germany's statements have driven Italy into despair, because Britain and Germany are currently the only ones Italy can seek support from. It should be noted here that Italy's current foreign policy is isolationism. This not only reduces Italy's involvement in European disputes, but also reduces Italy's involvement in European disputes.
However, this also leaves Italy with few real allies.
As for Britain and Germany, they are the only support that Italy can seek when its relations with neighboring France and Austria are not very harmonious. (Austria has always had a bad relationship due to territorial disputes, while France has been involved in the Italian unification war, which has harmed France's interests.
German capital has a high proportion of investment in Italy, and Italy’s shipbuilding capabilities are supported by the United Kingdom. The target is France, which currently has the world’s second largest navy.)
Facing the fact that Britain and Germany did not support it on the Tunisia issue, Italy was extremely disappointed. If Italy was disappointed, then for Prime Minister Cairoli, it was death, political death.
Cairoli is very aware of the consequences of losing Tunisia. If there is no other way, then the people's anger needs to be calmed by someone, and there is no more suitable candidate than the Prime Minister, so he is the most anxious at this time.
Of course, being impatient alone cannot change the outcome. He needs to find another way, but first he needs to boost the morale of his own people.
After Britain and Germany did not support Italy on the Tunisia issue, there was a cry within the government. Such an atmosphere cannot solve any problems.
So Cairoli held another cabinet meeting to boost morale.
"uh-huh."
Cairoli coughed and asked everyone to pay attention to him before he spoke. "I know that everyone is a little desperate about the current situation, but please believe that we must have a way to solve this problem, at least to let people
Tunisia has a place for us."
Cairoli's words did not boost everyone's morale, because no one is stupid. Anyone can see the current situation. Italy is already isolated and helpless when it comes to the Tunisian issue.
Cairoli also knew this. If he didn't give them a little hope, it would really be irreversible, so he continued. "Please believe that I have a plan. Although it may not be able to make France withdraw from Tunisia, at least it can
Ensure that our interests are not harmed, but this plan needs to be kept secret, so I can’t say it now.”
Cairoli's words finally gave the venue a boost, and many people saw a glimmer of hope for gas.
"Is this true?"
"Yes, please believe me, but to avoid being leaked, please forgive me for not being able to speak out."
After getting the Prime Minister's personal answer, more people were moved, and most people in the venue were willing to believe him. As for why the Prime Minister couldn't say it, no one would ask this idiot question.
"Well, that's all I can say for now. I hope everyone can do their part well in the future. I alone cannot make the French agree to our request."
After boosting everyone's morale, Cairoli left the venue. Only then did he feel his back was soaked. Yes, he was lying. He didn't have a plan now, but if the morale stayed like this, there would be no chance.
Maybe he should pray to God and ask for a miracle.
