My Italian: Chapter 517 The Three Emperors Talks End
Talks in the Sanssouci became more intense as Italy counted Austria-Hungary.
"Is it a little too impatient for your country to count the warships that have not been completed in our country?"
It was His Excellency Count Ellenthal, the chief representative of the Austro-Hungarian delegation, Minister of Foreign Affairs (who leads public affairs as the chairman of the Council of Ministers and can also be counted as the prime minister), and it was already the sixth day of negotiations.
For him, who had been holding the mentality of watching the excitement before, he was suddenly proposed by Italy to form a joint fleet, how could Earl Ellenthal bear it. What's more, the Italians also demanded command in wartime, which is even more intolerable. Therefore, his tough tone and angry expression made the dissatisfaction of the Austro-Hungarian Empire vividly displayed.
Faced with Earl Ellenthal's performance, as the host of this meeting, Prime Minister Bilo has already seen through all this.
The Austrians are not really dissatisfied with their behavior, most of them are waiting for them to give benefits. Sure enough, the Earl of Ellenthal continued immediately. "If you want our country to accept your country's conditions, then your country must make compensation."
Although Earl Ellenthal said these words to the Italian side, for some reason, Bilo always had a feeling that these words should be directed at himself.
"Your country wants to seek compensation from our country, is it wrong to find the wrong person? Besides, your country is not a Mediterranean country. Don't you need to guarantee sea control? If there is a war, and your two navies cannot fight together, then That's a real tragedy."
Italian Prime Minister Antonio unceremoniously refuted the Austrian's remarks, but why did these words sound so weird.
Obviously, the conversation between these two was directed at the Germans. Because the two spoke behind, they unabashedly looked at Bi Luo who had been sitting like a mountain, obviously waiting for this person to reply.
Facing the staring eyes, Bi Luo could not know what the two of them were thinking.
But it's not easy for him to speak up. As the German Prime Minister, it would be a joke if he was so easily squeezed by his two colleagues.
Seeing that the German Prime Minister failed to run, the two stopped pretending.
"Your Excellency Billo, what do you think about this time?" Earl Ellenthal asked directly by name.
"Yeah, I also want to hear your opinion from Lord Bilo." Antonio from the Italian side also expressed his thoughts.
Facing the inquiries from the heads of governments of the two allied countries, Bi Luo knew that it would be impossible not to answer, so he opened his mouth and said. "You two, I think this is a very good decision for the two countries to form a joint fleet in the Mediterranean. This is conducive to integrating the strength of our alliance in the Mediterranean and deterring potential enemies. We, Germany, are also very willing to see it."
The two allies formed a joint fleet in the Mediterranean, which in itself was very beneficial to Germany. Not only can it contain the sea power of Britain and France, but it can also reduce the tension between Italy and Austria, which is beneficial to the overall situation of the alliance.
However, although Bilo is very optimistic about the proposal of the Italians, the two of them are probably thinking too much if they want to let Germany take advantage of it.
Bi Luo continued to speak. "I think that since it is a union of navies, the navies should be the ones to negotiate. I think the navies of the two countries should know better how to talk about it?"
Bi Luo played Tai Chi well, so he threw the problem to the navies of the two countries. But although he had a good idea, others were not vegetarians, only Earl Ellenthal said. "Your Excellency Bilo, we are indeed discussing the issue of naval alliance, but this is not only the navy, but also involves other aspects. It is impossible to negotiate with the navy alone, so it is best for us to discuss it."
"Our country thinks so too."
Antonio tacitly assisted.
Facing the naked and undisguised intentions of these two, Bi Luo smiled wryly, because he knew that this time it would be impossible without bleeding. When they talked with Italy about including the British Empire as a potential enemy, they paid a high price for Germany. In addition to opening up more technologies, interest-free loans of 1 billion marks, as well as some concessions on tariffs, have made Italy a lot of money.
Of course, these are not important reasons. The most important reason is that the two countries have reached an agreement on the naval issue. In the future, the German navy must reach 70% of the British Empire in terms of the proportion of its main battleships. This can be regarded as Italy's concession to Germany for its many benefits.
Of course, as one of the costs, Italy will also be responsible for restraining some of its troops on land when Germany is at war with neighboring countries in accordance with the treaty. Although the treaty did not specify who it was, who else could be in a country that borders Italy on land? It can't be Switzerland or the children of the Balkans in the new land.
And when the talks with Germany were almost the same, Italy then proposed the formation of the Mediterranean Combined Fleet.
This is a good thing for Germany and Italy, but it is difficult for Austria-Hungary. First of all, the coastline of Austria-Hungary is not long, and Italy, which has a stronger navy, is standing in front of it. In addition, there is still a little dispute between Austria-Hungary and Italy, so Austria-Hungary is actually not very willing. However, considering that fighting for interests in the Balkans requires support from Germany and Italy, it is purely normal to take some benefits.
However, Austria and Hungary wanted to take advantage, while Italy did not want to pay the money, so the two parties felt that this matter was difficult to negotiate, so they aimed at Germany. Whoever makes this adjustment of the covenant is the most profitable for Germany, and whoever is not looking for him.
"I don't know what condition Earl Ellenthal wants to propose. If it's too high, we can't afford it."
Bilow finally relented. There is no way to let Germany be the core. According to the popular saying, that is the identity of the leader. Since it is the leader, it cannot be so fussy like Italy and Austria.
Obviously, these two also figured out that Germany must take responsibility, so they tacitly kicked the dispute to Bilo. Of course, Bilo also made a request, not to speak too loudly, otherwise Germany would not want to be taken advantage of.
After getting the acquiescence of the Germans, Earl Ellenthal immediately spoke. "We thought it would be nice to have an interest-free loan of DM 100 million for ten years."
Well, this Austrian is already a clear card, and he no longer hides himself.
This requires Bilow, who is the prime minister of Germany, to give him a thumbs up. The Austrian is really stuck just right, just in the psychological bottom line of Germany, and he will refuse if it is more.
"Yes, our country agrees."
Bi Luo didn't even haggle over the price, and agreed directly.
Now the goal of Germany hosting the talks has been achieved. After the main goal is achieved, the next step is some finishing work. The three countries also talked for a long time about these finishing work. Finally, after the three monarchs (crown princes) played for nearly a month, the renewed alliance treaty was finally negotiated, and the three monarchs (crown princes) signed their names respectively ~www.mtlnovel.com~ and signed the treaty After that, the Italian and Austrian negotiating delegations who came from afar need to rush back to their respective countries. After all, these important ministers have been away for almost a month, and they need to go back and continue to manage their respective departments.
But for some people, leaving is a bit sad.
"Sister Louise, come to Rome to play when you have time, I will miss you."
On the tightly guarded platform, Vittorio, the Crown Prince of Italy, was sadly saying goodbye to Princess Louise, the Kaiser's youngest daughter.
"Brother Vittorio, I will miss you too."
The little padded jacket of the Kaiser also bid farewell to the Crown Prince with red eyes.
As for the adults on the side, they were also saying goodbye.
"Goodbye, William."
"Goodbye, Carlo."
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