Chapter 42 The olive branch that no one wants to receive (1)
Carlo's construction of two patrol ships for the navy aroused enthusiastic responses in Italy.
The navy, one of the parties involved, was naturally extremely happy about this. Not only did they pick up two new ships for patrolling, they also got closer to the royal family. In addition, they also got an unexpected surprise, which was to take revenge in the country.
After the king donated the construction of two patrol ships, it set off a wave of strong public attention to the navy. Admiral Golek, as the Minister of the Navy, took the opportunity to organize the navy's own personnel to conduct publicity and fundraising operations across the country.
These propagandists from the navy not only brought promotional materials and ship models to promote the war, they even sent warships to cities near the sea for the public to visit and explain.
When these people came to the cleaned deck and looked at the majestic naval officers and soldiers, their inner pride was fully satisfied. At this time, only a little hint was needed to make them donate enthusiastically. There were many.
The child looked at the naval officers and soldiers with envy, and dreamed of becoming a sailor when he grew up.
It must be said that the navy's publicity was very good. It not only raised a large amount of funds (about 13 million lire), but also obtained a large number of high-quality soldiers in the following two years.
The Navy was so jealous that it envied the Army. Then the Army was not to be outdone and also carried out a wave of publicity. However, due to the different arms, the publicity effect was not very good. It can be seen from the funds raised between the two.
(The Army raised more than 4 million lire). Of course, this has a lot to do with the fact that army cannons are not as powerful as warships. After all, most people like more attractive equipment. How can cannons be compared with warships?
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Although Carlo's donation of warships caused a stir in Italy, it was not worth mentioning abroad. Many newspapers reported it as an interesting story on the third and fourth pages.
Even in France, one of the countries involved, domestic newspapers rarely put the report of Carlo's donation of warships on the front page. They basically reported it on the first and second pages as a minor matter.
From here we can see Italy's embarrassing status in Europe. It can't get the respect it deserves despite jumping up and down. Small countries value Italy, but no one in the big countries takes it seriously.
Faced with such a situation, Despretis, as Prime Minister, would certainly not ignore it. While he was busy rescuing the drought in the south, he also extended an olive branch to Britain and Germany, trying to find reliable friends in the two.
The Prime Minister's Office in Downing Street, London, has always been the center of power of the British Empire. And this center revolves around Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone. Today he received a guest from Italy.
"Your Excellency Jiminy Bacona, after serious discussions, we believe that our country currently has no intention to change its diplomatic relations with your country. With all due respect, an alliance with your country will not bring much benefit to the British Empire, but will cause trouble."
It would be quite a bit more.”
Faced with the blunt words of British Prime Minister Gladstone, Bacona, as the new Italian Foreign Minister, could only smile. "Our country expresses regret that it cannot further develop diplomatic relations with your country. For your country, we in Italy have always
They are all expressed with sincere feelings. Although this time we were unable to achieve further diplomatic relations with your country as we wished, Italy's feelings towards your country have never changed."
After finishing speaking, Bacona nodded and left. This visit to the UK was considered a failure.
After Bacona left, Gladstone snorted. These Italians are so self-righteous. The British Empire has only two allies, and that is its navy and army. As long as the Imperial Royal Navy can be proud of the rest, then there will be no
How could an alliance with the Italians be possible in a country that could threaten the security of the British Empire?
There are so many people who want to form an alliance with the British Empire these days. If they really want to form an alliance, he can shout loudly and diplomats from various countries can line up in the Thames River.
Even Germany, which is prospering under the leadership of the iron-blooded Prime Minister, has no possibility of forming an alliance with the British Empire. The German Prime Minister has always been very interested in forming an alliance with the United Kingdom, but the diplomatic strategy of staying outside the European continent has always been
It was the reason why Britain developed and grew, so these Italians made the wrong calculation.
The failure of the alliance with the United Kingdom did not discourage the Italian government. Originally, it did not have high expectations for an alliance with the United Kingdom. Based on the principle of hitting the target with two goals, it sent people to contact the United Kingdom, so this result was not
It’s not surprising. If Britain agreed, it would be a surprise. Prime Minister Depretis’ first reaction may be that it may be a fraud.
What he really hopes for is an alliance with Germany. More than ten years ago, Italy formed an alliance with Germany and jointly dealt with the Austrians. Although the relationship between Germany and Austria is now extraordinary, many friends believe that the Germans are not
Will you mind?
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"Your Excellency Beverly Garland, our country is still very interested in further developing diplomatic relations with your country..."
In the Chancellery of Berlin, the diplomatic envoy Count Beverley Galland was listening to Prime Minister Bismarck make the final decision on whether to form an alliance with Italy. Before that, the envoy Beverley Galland had been circulating in Berlin's political circles, trying to promote
Regarding the alliance between the two countries, of course he has been very busy during this period and has done everything he can. Now it is time to wait for the iron-blooded prime minister to make a decision.
When he heard Prime Minister Bismarck express his interest in the German-Italian alliance, the envoy Beverly Gallant showed an expression of joy, but what he said later made him know that he was happy too early.
"...But the special envoy also knows that our country and Vienna have a special alliance, so to accept a new member, we need to consider the attitude of the ally. So I think that if your country can persuade Vienna to agree, then forming an alliance will not be a problem."
Bismarck's words made Beverly Garland feel that he could no longer maintain his smile. It was not that he had not sensed during his stay in Berlin that Germany's emphasis on Austria was much stronger than that of Italy, but no matter how strong it was,
It is not necessary to ask Vienna for its opinion even when deciding whether to accept an ally.
Of course, Beverly Garland did not intend to give up just like that. "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, can't your country decide for itself whether you are willing to form an alliance with our country?"
"Yes, our country must consider Vienna's opinion in forming an alliance with your country."
The wily and scheming Bismer responded to Beverly Garland's provocation and used this little trick in front of him. Isn't this a way of looking down on him?
“Does Vienna have to be considered in relations with our country?”
