My Italian: Chapter 526 British Navy Proposal

"His Excellency Abdullah, our country deeply regrets the war between your country and Baoxi."

In the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, facing the Ottoman Ambassador in front of him, Bakona regretted to announce to him that Italy is not ready to intervene in the current Balkan war.

For Abdullah, who finally met the Italian foreign minister, he certainly didn't want to hear only this despairing remark. The current form of the Ottomans on the battlefield is not good, and help is urgently needed from other countries. Of course, he is not unprepared. Istanbul has already sent him a report and has come up with good conditions, and now he is waiting for him to come up with it.

"Your Excellency Bakona, please give me a little time. Our country also knows your country's difficulties, but please believe us, as long as we can help our friends, our country will not let them suffer. As long as your country is willing to help our country, we are willing to Give your country certain conveniences in wool, cotton, wheat, iron ore, etc., and even allow your country to invest in our country's Divrii iron ore."

To be fair, the Ottomans are on good terms. Wool and cotton are Italy's bulk imports, which is good news for the Italian textile industry. Wheat is Italy's staple food, and an additional Ottoman import source is also very useful for ensuring Italy's food security. Of course, the most important thing is to allow Italy to invest in the Divrii iron ore.

The Divrii iron mine is currently the largest iron mine in the Ottomans, located in the central Anatolian plateau. The iron content of the iron ore is 60-65%, but the iron ore has a high sulfur content and needs to be desulfurized. However, although one more desulfurization procedure is required, the Divrii iron ore mine is still a good investment, which is very beneficial to the diversification and supplementation of Italian iron ore sources.

The Ottomans offered such generous conditions because of Italy's reputation and wanted to seek help from Italy with heavy profits.

Looking at such favorable conditions, Bacona let out a cold snort in his heart. Although the Ottomans seem to have good conditions, it is not feasible for Italy to intervene.

Because this is the Balkans and nowhere else. In the previous wars involving Italy, the interests were not complicated.

Back then in the Far East, it was initially aimed at the enemy, France. Next, for Japan, it is also because the Qing Kingdom has given a lot, plus it is the reason why Italy has a lot of interests here, and only needs to face Japan. Although there is a shadow of the British behind Japan, Italy is very measured and did not teach Japan how miserable it is. Leaving the Korean Peninsula for the other side is the greatest manifestation of goodwill.

As for the Spanish-American War, it was even simpler. There was only one United States to deal with, and the other major powers were happy to see the Americans slumped.

Although only Bulgaria, Greece and the Ottomans are involved in the current Balkan war, the region is complex and involves too many forces.

And it is very close to Italy, and a little carelessness may lead to battles between major powers. Blending in here is typically thankless for Italy.

As for these benefits given by Ottoman, although it seems considerable, it is not worth Italy's shot.

So Bakona spoke up. "His Excellency Abdullah, I have just said it, and now I repeat it again. My country deeply regrets the war between your country and Baoxi."

After saying this, Bacona turned around and left. Only the Ottoman ambassador was left standing here alone.

This is the reality. In this era, bullying the weak is the norm, and the Ottoman Empire is a weak country in the eyes of Italians. No matter whether the other party is the only empire in the world that is currently on the stage, or the Sultan Hamid II is the co-lord of the Communist Party, but a weak country is a weak country, no matter how many titles or glorious history It won't change the importance of other countries, and it will only lead to greater oppression.

Of course, if Abdullah is the ambassador of the world's largest power, then the situation is different. Ambassador Colson has fully demonstrated the position that the ambassador of the world's most powerful country should have.

"Your Majesty Carlo, our country believes that the current endless shipbuilding is a breach of world peace. Our country, in a responsible attitude, believes that the current crazy shipbuilding behavior of various countries should be stopped and reduced. Let all countries put their finances on the In terms of people's livelihood and economy, it is better to invest in the military, at least to avoid the current tension in various countries. I wonder what King Carlos thinks of our proposal?"

In the palace, a gentleman in a dress and a top hat was chatting in front of Carlo. And the person who can see Carlo directly is the British ambassador Colson.

Compared with Ambassador Abdullah, who had to wait patiently to meet the foreign minister, Ambassador Colson fully demonstrated his importance as the ambassador of the world's most powerful country. Even the Italian monarch must treat him, the British envoy, with caution. .

"Ambassador Colson, your country's invitation has been received by our country. However, the reduction of the current warship construction is a matter of great importance. This is not only a matter of the military, but also a matter of tens of thousands of workers in the shipyard. Ambassador Ersen is waiting patiently for our country to discuss it."

Carlo's words are also due. It is very reasonable to discuss how to reduce the scale of shipbuilding.

Of course, Ambassador Colson knew this and replied immediately. "Then I wait for good news from your country."

Looking at the leaving British ambassador, Carlo called the guard. "Let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the military understand that the UK suddenly proposed to cut down on shipbuilding."

That's right, he felt that the reduction of ships proposed by the British at this time did not seem right.

It didn't take long for him to wait, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs soon came with the exact news. This time, the British suddenly shouted to reduce the scale of shipbuilding, which was promoted by the new British Prime Minister Asquith, Chancellor of the Exchequer Lloyd George and Business Secretary Winston Churchill.

The reason is that the British Navy is asking for six dreadnoughts and a battlecruiser this year, and the three government economists argue that the Admiralty's request for seven new large warships is unreasonable.

That's right, these three British men are now known as the government's economists. Since they have the title of economists, they first need to pay attention to the economic problems of the government. However, the current situation of the British Empire is not good. The US banking crisis in 2007 affected the UK, its number one overseas investor.

Although Britain did not cause an economic crisis by virtue of its vast colonial market, the market was much depressed. And since the market is sluggish, as economists within the government, of course, they want to save the sluggish economy. At present, the navy, the number one expenditure object in the government, has become the target of their choice.

After all, the annual expenditure of 40 million pounds for the navy is not a small burden for the government, not to mention that the Liberal Party has promoted the social security system after coming to power in recent years, which is another huge expenditure.

Prime Minister Asquith came up with a four-ship building plan. In order to get the Navy to agree to its request, they told the Navy on the one hand that the government would immediately give the budget for four new ships, and give three more ships when it was proved necessary.

On the other hand, Prime Minister Asquith proposed to Germany, Italy and the United States that they should reduce the construction scale of dreadnoughts.

Speaking of which, the main culprit that caused Britain to suspend naval competition earlier than history was Italy.

It is under the leadership of Italy ~www.mtlnovel.com~ that the construction of dreadnoughts between the United States and Germany is not only ahead of schedule, but also more exciting. The United States currently has six dreadnoughts under construction and service, while Germany has 12 dreadnoughts under construction and service, Italy has 10, and world hegemony the British Empire has 19.

This seems to be the thriving British Empire, but it is actually very dangerous, because Germany and Italy are allies, and the French and Russian battleships of the British allies have just laid their keels in the shipyard.

And the two countries need to bear the pressure on land, so don't have too high expectations in the construction of the navy. The French side, which is under great pressure on land and sea, once told the United Kingdom that France’s investment in the navy is extremely limited, with a maximum of six dreadnought ships, and it can only protect the Mediterranean Sea.

That's right, France, which is under pressure on the German-Italian land border, is also facing the threat of Italy at sea. What should people do, they can only leave some problems to their allies.

After being unable to count on the allies for a short period of time, the British Empire needs everyone to pause and let themselves slow down, which is a matter of course. Of course, it is also necessary to pack it.

But whether countries are willing to accept it is another matter. 12143/10553117