My Italian: Chapter 498 The Moroccan Crisis Part 2

"A French overture?"

In the palace, Carlo looked at the confidential telegram sent back from Madrid by Foreign Minister Bacona and fell into deep thought.

The purpose of the French, Bacona has also stated his guess in the telegram. Carlo agrees with this.

"How does your government view this matter?"

Carlo looked at the prime minister in front of him and asked for his opinion.

"Your Majesty, regarding the friendship extended by France, I think we can try to talk about it now."

Obviously, in the Prime Minister's mind, it's about talking first. If the talks are closed, they will talk, and if they can't, they will break up. This is also in line with the philosophy of a qualified politician.

"It is possible to talk with the French, but our request must be clear, that is, we must give it to our country, Tunisia, before we can continue to talk, otherwise we will not make changes."

Even if he wanted to talk, Carlo set the tone first, and his requirements were raised a lot.

"Is that so, a little too tough?"

After listening to Carlo's words, Prime Minister Antonio felt that this was too tough.

"If we want to change our attitude, we must show enough sincerity. Otherwise, a friendship that is too cheap will not be cherished."

Obviously, Carlo does not want to give the attitude that Italy can be bought at will. Tunisia is indeed very important, but this is not enough for Italy to make an immediate change. Besides, Italy and Germany and Austria are also conducting technical cooperation, and there are some other cooperations, which are very important to Italy.

Besides, in the image of a country, turmoil is the most disgusting thing. Before, Italy was too poor as an excuse. If this kind of thing is done, then no one will believe Italy. Sometimes first impressions matter, and so do countries.

Facing Carlo's words, Antonio opened his mouth, but finally said nothing. He has already figured out the monarch's temperament, so it's better not to make any comments at this time.

"By the way, how is your government doing with the re-tracking of the Cesu Railway?"

At this moment, Carlo suddenly asked another question. The Sesu Railway is related to the expansion of Italian iron ore production capacity and the development of Italian heavy industry, so Carlo asked.

"The Sesu Railway Double Track Railway Company has already prepared a plan, and it has been submitted to the Ministry of Communications and is waiting for approval."

Antonio then reported to Carlo about the re-tracking of the Sesu Railway. The total investment of this railway is 117 million lire, and it is expected to be completed in two years. After the double track is completed, the annual transportation volume of the Saisu Railway is expected to reach the level of 14-16 million tons. Enough to protect the demand for iron ore in Italy.

Then Carlo asked about other domestic matters, and the Prime Minister answered them one by one.

Of course, Bacona's instructions were sent back to Madrid that night. So after the meeting ended the next day, it was still a cafe, still in that relatively hidden room, where the heads of diplomacy from Italy and France met again.

"Mr. Delcasse, our country believes that if you want our two countries to settle down and reconcile as before, then our country hopes that your country can give up the protection of Tunisia to our country."

Bacona directly stated his own conditions, and looked at the other side with a coffee cup after speaking. This time they drank no wine, and finally had coffee in a café.

And Delcasse looked at the Italian foreign minister in front of him and said. "Your Excellency Bacona, isn't the condition of your country too unbelievable? Our country is just to eliminate the contradictions between your two countries and bring a peaceful and peaceful living environment to the people of the two countries. Your country has put forward such high demands. It is a bit greedy." .”

Faced with the slightly sarcastic words of the French foreign minister, Bacona spread his hands. "You can think whatever you want, but if Tunisia doesn't get it, then it will make our country suffer. I don't think your country will be willing to watch, and the country that wants to make good friends with your country will suffer."

Bacona's words made Delcase flash a little doubt. He doesn't know how deeply Italy and Germany are mingled. If Tunisia is really needed as compensation according to what this person said, it can explain a lot of things. Of course, this does not rule out that it is an exaggeration.

"Your Excellency Bacona, what you said is too level-headed. Taking Tunisia as compensation, your country's appetite is too great."

Facing Delcasse's rebuttal, Bacona shook his head and said. "Whether your country believes it or not, it is very reasonable for our country to ask for the protection of Tunisia at this time. I think that as the head of French diplomacy, your Excellency is not ignorant of the current situation."

Bacona's words strengthened a guess in Delcase's heart. At this time, his heart was beating violently, because he found a very fatal possibility.

Resisting the urge to ask directly, Delcasse continued. "Your Excellency Bacona, if you don't say anything, I don't think it would be possible for a normal person to agree to such a direct request for Tunisia."

Regarding Delcasse's words, Bacona spread his hands. "I know, but there are some things that must be paid before the answer can be announced."

"Then I'm sorry, your country is too demanding, and our country is completely unacceptable. Farewell!"

Delcasse got up, put on his coat and top hat, and left, but this time Bacona sat here quietly, and didn't leave until he finished his coffee.

As for Delcasse, who left first, he walked quickly to his car as soon as he got out of the cafe, opened the door and sat in and said to the driver. "Quick, go back to the embassy, ​​I have something urgent."

Under Delcasse's order, the driver immediately hit the accelerator and rushed to the French embassy in Madrid.

In the car, Delcasse muttered quietly. "Hope it's not true ~www.mtlnovel.com~ Don't be true."

It was Delcase's bad guess that made the outstanding French diplomat feel like he was facing an enemy. Because he thought of this guess from the Bacona language. This time Germany suddenly launched an attack on France on the Morocco issue, and even the somewhat reckless Kaiser played in person, perhaps all of this was intentional.

Deliberately intensified the conflict between the two countries, taking advantage of the fact that the ally Russia had just been defeated and could not make a move, and then let France face the war between the three countries. Even if it is not three countries, it is at least facing the war in Germany.

Although Delcasse is a German hater, he also knows that with the strength of the French family alone, the war with Germany will be at a disadvantage. If he is the leader of Germany, then now is really a good time to deal with France. Because at this time France lacks allies, while Germany has three allies. Even if Austria-Hungary is watching Russia, Germany and Italy alone are enough to make France exhausted. This is likely to be a replica of the Franco-Prussian War.

But if it fails again now, the spirit of the French people will be greatly destroyed. He cannot let this happen for the sake of the French people, so he must think of a solution. And he can think of a way at present, that is, to win over the British, presumably the British are not willing to see the mainland dominated by Germany.

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