My Italian: Chapter 499 Diplomacy

Although this is just a guess, but in view of the serious consequences of this guess, Delcase sent a secret telegram to Paris that day. The French government who received the telegram was also taken aback, and immediately asked the military to deduce that if Germany started a war at this time, France would have a few percent chance of winning.

"Everyone, according to our military deduction, if only Germany is at war with our country, on land, our country will form a balance of power with Germany with the advantage of 75mm rapid-fire guns. If Italy is added, then our country's chances of winning are only three, and if Adding in Austria-Hungary, the odds of my country's victory are not even one level."

In the Prime Minister's Office, a French general is telling Prime Minister Rouvier and other cabinet ministers about the results of the military's war game.

For Rouvier, the former finance minister who had only just served as the prime minister, it was a headache for him to face such a big problem after taking office. (The predecessor, Combe, resigned on January 17, 1905 due to the betrayal of the Radical Party and the Socialist Party)

However, facing this crisis in France, as the prime minister of the cabinet, he certainly cannot sit idly by. I saw him speak. "Everyone, France is currently in a dangerous state. As a high-level government, we have the responsibility to prevent France from this situation."

After setting the tone, Rouvier immediately told the participating military representatives. "Beto, Camille, your navy and army need to prepare for possible wars in advance."

Facing the Prime Minister's words, Beto, who was the Minister of War, immediately spoke. "Prime Minister, our army has already made a plan to stop the vacation of officers and soldiers, and the early recruitment of reserve and militia is proceeding in an orderly manner."

"Our navy is the same, recruiting reserve officers and soldiers, and overhauling warships are in progress."

It is not enough for the military to start preparations in advance. More importantly, it needs the diplomatic level. France needs the strength of other countries, at least to help France overcome this difficulty.

He then said to Trullo, the Deputy Foreign Minister beside him. "Your Ministry of Foreign Affairs needs to contact the United Kingdom and let them stand on our side. In addition, the Russian side, at least let them watch over Austria-Hungary, and also give Delcasse power to talk to the Italians, at least to ensure that Italy will not interfere to the affairs between our country and Germany."

Clearly, Rouvier's response as prime minister was well-organized and must have been well thought out. First of all, the British Empire must be ranked first in the current French demand list. Because only the deterrence from the British Empire can make the Germans sober.

Of course, if you pin all your hopes on the British, this is definitely impossible. On the one hand, it is whether the British are willing to form a military alliance with Paris at this time, and on the other hand, if the British Empire is only willing to give verbal support, then the next steps will be used.

The first is the ally Russia, which is still useful despite its recent defeat and internal conflicts. Although it is not expected that it can complete the important task of flanking Germany, it should not be a problem to keep Austria and Hungary in check. As for the others, don't think about it, unless Nicholas II suddenly feels that he is French, which may only pray to God for help.

And after Russia took care of Austria-Hungary, then the thorn in Italy needs to be solved next.

For Italy, France has a good card in hand, and that is Tunisia. Speaking of which, the hostilities with Italy are mainly due to Tunisia, and Italy has been making trouble with France everywhere because of this in recent years. Of course, the most uncomfortable thing is the war with the Qing Dynasty. With the admixture of Italy, France lost the face of the great powers.

Of course, it is not rude to come and go, and France has made troubles for Italy, but the effect is not as good as that of Italy.

Now for the safety of France, the Italians must be stabilized, at least not allowed to get involved in the dispute with Germany.

As Rouvier made countermeasures, the French began to get busy. In London, the French envoy gained support from the British after talking with them. Its Prime Minister Bannerman promised that if war broke out between France and Germany, the British Empire would stand by France.

Although the leader of the Liberal Party claimed to support France, in terms of France's most urgent military alliance, the British Empire refused to talk about a military alliance now on the grounds that the conditions were not ripe. Although it did not reach the ideal state, the United Kingdom guaranteed to stand on the side of France. This result is not bad.

As for Russia, Tsar Nicholas II agreed to France's request to keep Austria-Hungary in check. Of course, they also promised that if war broke out between Germany and France, Russia would support France, but military action was impossible due to domestic turmoil.

After good results in Britain and Russia, the next step is to stabilize the Italians.

It was still the same cafe, and it was still the two diplomatic professionals.

"Your Excellency Bacona, our country sincerely wants to discuss the Tunisian issue with your country. Because our country believes that the slightly hostile policy between your country and ours is actually not wise at all."

Even though the two have met many times, as the French foreign minister, Delcase still finds the Italian foreign minister a bit difficult to deal with, the reason is...here again.

"Okay, then your country will hand over the protection of Tunisia to our country, then your country will be a true friend of our country, a true friend like Germany."

This is the reason why Lord Bacona is so difficult. He only mentioned one condition, that is, to give Tunisia to Italy for protection. There is no such thing as a dead-end in diplomatic negotiations. He had obtained the information of Bacona before. This person who can become the Minister of Foreign Affairs and be in charge of Italy's diplomacy can be said to be a very capable person. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com No It may be this character.

So now the conclusion has been reached, that is, the Italians are confident and have their own reasons to agree.

"Your Excellency Bacona, our country agrees that your country enjoys the same rights as our country in Tunisia. This is already the biggest concession. I also hope that your country will not be overconfident."

Regarding Delcasse's words, Bacona showed a bit of embarrassment. "Sorry, my country is not interested in this right, so thank you for your kindness."

As for Mr. Bacona, who doesn't like oil and salt, Delcasse feels that if he doesn't show his trump card, the other party won't listen to what he has to say. Of course, since it is called a trump card, it must not be taken out easily. But now it seems that it can't be hidden.

So he pondered for a while and then spoke. "Actually, it's not impossible for our country to understand your country's desire for Tunisia. So if your country is really interested, then let's talk about it."

Delcasse's words made Bacona's eyes flash with light. "Is this true?"

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