"Your Excellency Bacona, I represent the Dutch government this time to protest against your country's gross interference in the Dutch colonies. Dutch Borneo is the sacred and inviolable territory of the Netherlands. The actions of your colonial government make us have reason to doubt whether your country wants to become a Southeast Asian country."
The destroyer."
In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome, the Dutch Ambassador to Rome Frank Ferrico was expressing his protest to Foreign Minister Bacona.
What makes the Dutch ambassador so courageous? The British ambassador accompanying him can explain the problem very well.
Faced with the protest of the Dutch, Bacona, who is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, immediately said, "Why are you protesting to me? I want to protest to your country. If your colonial government had no binding force, our businessmen would not be affected.
The losses in Dutch Borneo amounted to tens of millions of lire. Your colonial government's refusal to compensate has obviously angered our Borneo government, which is why it has to use drastic actions to express its attitude."
Anyway, according to Foreign Minister Bacona, this situation was all the fault of the Dutch colonial government. It was their atrocities against Italian businessmen that led to the current situation.
Although everyone present was an expert in diplomacy, Dutch Ambassador Ferric was still a little angry when faced with Bacona's shameless words. "Does your Excellency mean that our country should not suppress the rebellion?"
"No, I just said that your country did not restrain the colonial army, which caused losses to our businessmen."
It seemed that Bacona was about to give in, but then his voice changed. "Of course, if your country insists on thinking this way, then there is nothing we can do."
Yes, Bacona's words completely represent Italy's bullying. Although Italy is not as good as other powers, it is not something that the little Dutch can resist.
Although the Dutch are richer than those in Italy, the population gap between the two is nearly ten times, which is the gap in national strength. Like the later Chinese dynasties, although they are not ranked high in per capita income, they are more powerful with more people.
That’s why it is one of the top powers in the world. Although Italy cannot reach that level, it can still be considered a great power in front of the Dutch.
Bacona's attitude made the British Ambassador Holly Mandison who came with him a little dissatisfied.
"Your Excellency Bacona, your country's attitude is not conducive to solving the problem. Although the Dutch were rough in handling the rebellion, this does not become a condition for your country to intimidate."
Facing the British ambassador who stood up and clearly favored the Dutch, Bacona looked at him and asked, "Is this what you mean, or what London means?"
The meaning of Bacona's words was obviously to ask the ambassador in front of him whether he represented the official opinion. In some ways, personal opinions and official opinions are very different.
As a senior diplomat, Holly Mandison naturally understood what Bacona said.
"Sorry, this is my personal opinion. Although I cannot represent London, this is also the opinion of the majority of my colleagues in our country."
Bacona naturally knew the meaning of Ambassador Mandison's words. Although this has not yet reached the government level to express its position, if the situation continues to deteriorate, this does not mean that London will not personally end it.
In fact, within London, there is also uncertainty about the troubles caused by Italy in Southeast Asia. Although the British Empire is dissatisfied with Italy in Southeast Asia, the two countries are in a cooperative relationship in many places, such as containing Russia and restricting France.
, all need to use Italy.
Although this kind of cooperation coupled with confrontation is the norm for various countries, the attitude of the other party must also be considered. The most important thing is not to stalemate the relationship between the two countries. It is precisely for this reason that Ambassador Mandyson said that it was his own opinion
.
"Our country still respects your country's opinions, but I also hope that I and most of my colleagues can also listen to Italy's opinions. Our country is very concerned about the businessmen who have suffered losses in Dutch Borneo. This is not only the intention of the Borneo government.
, which is also the will of all Italian people.”
Bacona's words made it clear that Italy was only interested in Dutch Borneo and would not endanger other Dutch colonies. In addition to Borneo, Italy would not be helpful in expanding its sphere of influence in Southeast Asia.
Although Bacona said this, everyone is playing diplomacy, and they are very good at doing one thing in front of others and behind the scenes, so Ambassador Mandison then said. "Your Excellency Bacona, this time we are here to express our gratitude to you."
If your country protests, other people will naturally pay attention to your country's purpose. Of course, our country does not want conflicts or wars in Southeast Asia, and I hope you can understand our country's posture."
After Ambassador Mandison finished speaking, he glanced at Dutch Ambassador Ferrico. "I think this is also Ambassador Ferrico's opinion."
Faced with the invitation to help Ambassador Mandyson, how could Ferrico refute? This is the time to show the strong and friendly relations between Britain and the Netherlands.
"Ambassador Mandison's words are also our country's attitude. There should be no conflicts and wars in Southeast Asia."
Facing the words of the British and Dutch ambassadors, Bacona nodded slightly to show that he understood. "I already know what the two ambassadors meant, but I have a question here, that is, how should the losses suffered by our country be calculated?"
Having said this, Bakona looked at the Dutch Ambassador. "Your Excellency Ferrico, although our country is also unwilling to see conflicts and wars in Borneo, there is a prerequisite for this, and that is that your country will compensate for this loss. This
This is the prerequisite for your two countries to sit down and negotiate calmly. I hope your government will cherish this prerequisite."
Faced with the compensation that Bacona insisted on, Ferrico, the Dutch ambassador, was about to speak. At this time, Mandison spoke first. "I think your country's request also needs to be discussed, so please
Please wait patiently."
"There is no problem with this. Our country does not want to use violence against a European country, so seven days should be enough. Our country will ask the colonial government to wait for seven days."
Faced with the seven days given by Bacona, the two ambassadors knew that this was the initial achievement of their goal. After looking at each other, they said immediately, "Please wait for our good news."
"Then I'll wait for your good news."
After seeing off the two ambassadors, Bacona picked up the phone and dialed. "Prime Minister, it's me Bacona... The Dutch and British ambassadors just came to visit me... Yes... Through conversations with them, we have
My judgment is correct, the British will not stand up for the Dutch. Especially when we are only seeking the interests of Borneo, the British are hesitant...Okay...I know what to do."
After Bacona hung up the phone, Despretis put down a document in his hand and said to himself. "It seems that the British really won't come forward to help the Dutch."
The help Depretis talks about is to intervene in Italy's actions with military force. It does not necessarily and cannot be directly sending troops. This is very clear to the Italian top brass. Because at present, the British are not focusing on Italy.
The Russians who broke through are their main targets, followed by the French, who have the second largest navy. To put it bluntly, Austria-Hungary has a higher priority than Italy. This is actually due to Italy's national strength, and of course it also has something to do with Italy's way of doing things.
It has a lot to do with it. Except for its own territories and colonies, Italy rarely participates in international disputes and stays contentedly on its own territory. Although this makes Italy less conspicuous, the benefit is also known to the major powers.
Italy does not want to compete with them for their interests.
Of course, it’s unknown whether this view will remain the same after next year. But the views of various countries have not changed yet, right?
