My Italian: Chapter 175 Convention of Constantinople

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The train was speeding on the railway line, and the clatter of the wheels pressing over the rail connection was continuous and powerful, like a lullaby that made people drowsy.

But Carlo wasn't drowsy at all during the bang, because he was checking the results of the visit. That's right. The Italian delegation has returned, and after the settlement of the colonial issue with Germany, nothing else will be a problem.

The clear statement from the German government made the negotiations between Italy and major companies quickly completed.

Sometimes I have to say that the Germans are doing a good job, because the technology brought back this time is very good. The barrel self-tightening technology brought back from Krupp, the dye technology brought from Farben Chemical, and the pharmaceutical technology brought back from Bayer, as well as various technologies brought by other companies.

These technologies are urgently needed for the development of Italian industry, of course, in addition to these, there are various other technologies.

Carlo is reviewing these technologies, but it is a review, but it is actually a test result.

Carlo is still very satisfied with this visit to Germany. Although Germany forced Italy to open its colonies, the Germans did not treat them badly. All the technologies are needed by Italy.

Carlo obsessively examined these documents, completely unaware that a figure appeared in front of him.

"Your Majesty, we are about to arrive in Rome!"

The voice of the chief guard came from beside him, causing Carlo to put down the document in his hand.

"It's almost home, I almost forgot."

After putting down the document in his hand, Carlo turned to look at his chief guard and rubbed his bulging eyes.

There were not many people in the car except him, so it was not as formal as it was.

After a while, the buildings of the city of Rome appeared outside the window, and the speed of the train gradually slowed down.

Of course, this also reminds the passengers that they are about to arrive.

After the train stopped, the people on the platform who were in charge of welcoming them immediately stepped forward, headed by the senior cabinet officials composed of Prime Minister Depretis and others.

"Your Majesty, this visit to Germany has been hard work."

Facing the Prime Minister's welcome, Carlo immediately stepped forward to hold his hand and said. "It's nothing, it's all for Italy."

When Carlo said this, His Excellency the Prime Minister's somewhat hesitant expression caught his attention.

"What's the matter, Prime Minister?"

"The French government has sent a note asking our country to participate in the negotiating treaty for the Suez Canal."

"what?"

Facing the Prime Minister's words, Carlo was a little surprised, because he had no news at all.

Well, the Prime Minister has not known this news for long. After France failed to fight for Egypt, in order to prevent the British from monopolizing the interests of the Suez Canal, it tried to unite other countries to force the British to make the Suez Canal a public canal open to other countries.

Of course, in addition to the invitation to Italy, France has also issued invitations to other countries. Which countries are there?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Ottomans are all countries that have a demand for the Suez Canal. Just look at these countries. All because they either have colonies in the East or have huge interests in the East.

Such a huge action is enough to explain the concern of other countries about the British control of the Suez Canal. No way, this canal is too important to all countries, no one wants this canal to be controlled by one of them.

Even the prosperous British Empire cannot reassure other countries.

After hearing the Prime Minister's words, Carlo said after thinking for a while. "Then let the Foreign Office respond to the French note and inform them that we in Italy are very happy about it."

No way, Italy's current overseas colonies need to go through the Suez Canal. Since France is the organizer, why doesn't Italy participate. Even if the British want to deal with this, they should turn to France.

When Carlo answered, the Prime Minister and others were relieved. You must know that Carlo started as an anti-French, and he could make him agree to this note from France, which also shows that the young king is not brainless and anti-French, but also has choices.

"By the way, does France have any conditions for negotiation this time?"

After leaving the train station, Carlo, who was sitting in the carriage, asked the Prime Minister who was sitting with him.

"some."

The Prime Minister took out a thick stack of documents from his briefcase and said. "That's the French proposal for the Suez Canal."

After taking the document handed over by the Prime Minister, Carlo began to read it. This document lists the terms in sufficient detail.

As written in Article 1: The Suez Maritime Canal shall be free and open to all merchant ships or warships, whatever the flag of whichever country they fly, as in peacetime. Therefore, the contracting parties agreed not to interfere with the free use of the canal in wartime as in peacetime. The canal should never be restricted by blockades.

This prevents the British from using the Suez Canal to coerce countries, which is very important to countries.

In addition, as listed in the second paragraph. The contracting parties consider the fresh water canal to be an integral part of the canal at sea and take note of the commitment of His Royal Highness the Governor of Egypt to the International Suez Canal Company regarding the canal on the river. The contracting parties undertake not to interfere with the safety of the canal and its tributaries, and not to hinder the use of the canal.

This is to let the Egyptians and the contracting parties not have any sabotage activities on the canal~www.mtlnovel.com~ This is also for the interests of all countries.

In addition Article 3: The contracting parties undertake to respect the factories, installations, buildings and works belonging to the canals of the sea and the rivers.

Article 4: According to the provisions of Article 1 of this Treaty, the Tongyang Canal shall be used as a free waterway during wartime, even if it is open to warships of belligerent countries. The contracting parties agree that no acts of war or hostilities, or acts aimed at obstructing the free passage of the canal, shall be permitted within the canal and its ports and within a three-mile radius of these ports, even if the Ottoman Empire is a belligerent.

The warships of the warring parties shall not carry or store rations in the canal and its ports unless they have special needs. Said warships shall pass through the canal as quickly as possible in accordance with the regulations in force and shall not make any stops except as necessary for official business.

The ship's stay at Port Said and Suez berths shall not exceed twenty-four hours, except in distress. If you suffer, you must leave as soon as possible. There shall be twenty-four hours between the departure of a belligerent ship from a port and the departure of the enemy ship.

Article 5: During wartime, the belligerents are not allowed to load or unload troops, arms or military supplies in the canal and its ports. However, in the event of a sudden obstacle to the canal, troops with a detachment of not more than 1,000 troops and a corresponding amount of military supplies can be loaded and unloaded.

These regulations are all to ensure the safety of the canal.

These terms are very beneficial to Italy, but this negotiation lacks the British who actually control the Suez Canal, which makes Carlo have some concerns about this, but this is all in his heart and he did not say it.

It's just that after he returned to the palace, before he was in a hurry to reunite with his family, he was disturbed by the visiting minister of the army.

"Your Majesty, the army's new rifle has already been released. Do you want to take a look?"