My Italian: Chapter 552 Morocco Crisis Part 2

"French courtship?"

Inside the palace, Carlo was lost in thought while watching the confidential telegram sent by Foreign Minister Barcona from Madrid.

As for the purpose of the French, Bacona has already stated his guess on the telegram. And Carlo agrees with that.

"How does your government view this matter?"

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

"Your Majesty, I think I can try to talk about the friendship extended by France at the moment."

Obviously, according to the Prime Minister's idea, this is to talk first. Talk when you can talk, and break up when you can't talk. This is also in line with the philosophy of a qualified statesman.

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

Even if he wanted to talk, Carlo had set the tone first, and his requirements had also increased a lot.

"Is that so, isn't it a bit too tough?"

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

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

Obviously, Carlo doesn't want to give people the attitude that Italy can buy at will. Tunisia is indeed very important, but this is not enough to make Italy immediately change the door. Besides, Italy and Germany and Austria are still conducting technical cooperation and some other cooperation, which are very important to Italy.

Besides, in terms of national image, going around and around is the most disgusting thing. Before, it was possible to use Italy's poverty as an excuse. If this kind of thing is done, then no one will believe in Italy. Sometimes first impressions matter a lot, and so does a country.

Facing Carlo's words, Antonio opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't say anything. He has already figured out the monarch's temperament, so it is better not to make any comments at this time.

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

Carlo suddenly opened his mouth to ask about another matter. The Cesu Railway is related to the expansion of Italian iron ore production capacity and the development of Italian heavy industry, so Carlo will ask.

"The Saisu Railway Double-track Railway Company has already made a plan, and it has been handed over to the Ministry of Communications and is waiting for approval."

Antonio then reported to Carlo some information about the re-tracking of the Cessus Railway. The railway has a total investment of 117 million liras and is expected to be completed in two years. After the construction of the double line, the annual transportation volume of the Cesu-Su railway is expected to reach the level of 14-16 million tons. Enough to ensure the domestic demand for iron ore in Italy.

Afterwards, Carlo asked about other matters in the country, 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 on the second day, it was still a cafe, still in that relatively secluded room, and the diplomatic heads of Italy and France met again.

"Mr. Del Casser, my country believes that if you want your country to release the past and reconcile, then my country hopes that your country can cede the protection of Tunisia to our country."

Bakona put out his own conditions directly, and then looked at the other party with a coffee cup. This time they didn't drink wine and finally had coffee at the cafe.

Del Case looked at the Italian Foreign Minister and said. "Your Excellency Bakona, is your country's condition too unbelievable? Our country is just to eliminate the contradiction between your country and our country, and bring a peaceful and peaceful living environment to the people of the two countries. Your country has put forward such high requirements. It's a bit insatiable. ."

Facing the slightly sarcastic words of the French Foreign Minister in front of him, Bacona spread his hands. "Whatever your lord thinks, but if Tunisia doesn't get it, then this will make our country suffer. I don't think your country is willing to watch it. Countries that are willing to befriend your country will suffer."

Bacona's words made Del Casser flash a bit of doubt. He doesn't know how deeply Italy and Germany are involved. If he really needs to use Tunisia as compensation according to what this guy said, it can explain a lot of things. Of course, this does not rule out that this is an exaggeration.

"Your Excellency Bakona, what you said is too unprofessional. Taking Tunisia as compensation, your country's appetite is too great."

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

Bakona's remarks strengthened Del Casser's inner guess. At this time, his heart was beating wildly because he discovered a very fatal possibility.

Delcasser resisted the urge to ask directly and continued. "Your Excellency Bakona, you don't say anything, and I don't think it's possible for a normal person to agree to this direct request for Tunisia."

For Del Casser's words, Bacona spread his hands. "I know, but there are some things that can't be released until you get paid."

"Then I'm sorry, your country's requirements are too high, and our country is completely unacceptable. Farewell!"

Del Casser got up, put on his coat and hat, and left. This time, Bacona sat here steadily. He didn't leave until he finished his coffee.

Del Casser, who left first, walked out of the cafe, walked quickly to his car, pulled the door and sat in to face the driver. "Quick, go back to the embassy, ​​I'm in a hurry."

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

In the car, Del Casser muttered in a low voice. "I hope it's not true, and it's not true."

It was Del Casey's bad guess that made this outstanding French diplomat look like a big enemy. Because he came up with this guess from the Bacona language. This time, Germany suddenly attacked France on the Moroccan issue, and even the somewhat reckless Kaiser personally played, perhaps all of this was intentional.

Deliberately intensifying the contradiction between the two countries, taking advantage of the fact that Russia, the ally, was just defeated and unable to take action, and then let France face the war between the three countries. If not three countries, at least facing the war with Germany.

Although Del Casser 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 were the German leader, now would be a good time to deal with France. Because at this time France lacks allies, while Germany has three allies. Even if Austria-Hungary watched Russia, Germany and Italy alone would be enough to make France overwhelmed, which is likely to be a replica of the Franco-Prussian War.

And if it fails again now, the spirit of the French people will be greatly destroyed. He couldn't let this happen for the French people, so he had to think of a solution. And he can think of a way at present, that is, he must draw the British over, presumably the British do not want to see the mainland dominated by Germany.