Chapter eight hundred and sixty-eight Italy, the unfaithful wife
Joe Rome is the capital of Italy and the largest city in the country. It is also the national political, economic, cultural and transportation center. It is a world-famous historical and cultural city and the birthplace of the ancient Roman Empire. It is nicknamed "Eternal City" because of its long history. It is located in
In the central and western Italian Peninsula, on seven small hills on the plains of the lower Tiber River. Rome is the center of the Catholic Church all over the world, with many churches and monasteries, 7 Catholic universities, and the Vatican in the city is the residence of the Catholic Pope and the Holy See.
.Around the beginning of the 2000th BC, the Romans moved here from the northeast.
Castles were built from the 8th to the 4th century BC, and the early Roman city gradually formed. From 756 to 1870 AD, it was the capital of the Papal State. After the unification of the Italian Kingdom in 1870, it became the capital of Italy (the Papal State retreated to the Vatican).
After July 1911, as allies and allies began to mobilize, the situation in Europe was becoming increasingly tense, and the war was about to break out. Rome also became a gathering place for diplomats from all over the world.
Logically speaking, as a member of the Allies and joined the Three Kingdoms Alliance in 1882, Italy should be on the German side. However, what is surprising is that after all countries began to mobilize, Italy
There was no sign. While this surprised the countries, they also sent important officials to Rome to negotiate with Italy. Germany and Austro-Hungary Empire naturally hoped that Italy could abide by the treaty and launched an attack on the Allies once the war began.
The Allies hope that Italy can join the Allies and fight against Germany and Austro-Hungary, and remain neutral. Among the strong European countries, Italy is at the weakest, but has 300,000 permanent troops. After mobilizing,
The army will increase to millions of Italy, which is a vital force for both the Allies and the Allies!
On July 15, German Prime Minister Holvig visited Italy and held talks with Italian Prime Minister Giovanni Gioliti.
"His Excellency Gioliti, according to the treaty signed by Germany, Austria-Hungarian Empire and Italy in 1882, if any of our three countries is attacked by other countries, the other two countries will take all means to support it. Now ·
The war is about to begin, and both Germany and Austro-Hungary have begun a general mobilization. Both Germany and Austro-Hungary both hope that Italy can start mobilization as soon as possible and launch an attack on France after the war breaks out!" Prime Minister Holvig said.
"His Excellency Holvig, please rest assured that Italy is a country that respects the covenant. After the war breaks out, Italy will surely fulfill the covenant and launch an attack on France. As for the general mobilization, the Italian government is already preparing and will soon
It's just that our national strength is relatively weak, and we may not be able to attack France immediately after the war begins!" Prime Minister Giovanni = Gioliti said in a little embarrassed manner!
"His Excellency Joelti, His Majesty the Emperor of our country has agreed that after we defeat the Allies, both Tunisia and Algeria will belong to Italy. Moreover, Italy has the right to share the British colonies around the world!"
Prime Minister Ge said!
Giovanni = Prime Minister Gioliti was immediately revive, Tunisia and Algeria were both French colonies. These two colonies were also coveted by Italy. However, France's strength is much stronger than Italy, making Italy
I never dared to act rashly!
"His Excellency Holvig, I will report to His Majesty the King. After His Majesty the King agrees, Italy will immediately start mobilizing!" said Prime Minister Giovanni = Gioliti. He did not make a promise immediately. Obviously, Italy
Still waiting for higher bargaining chips. You should know that in addition to German Prime Minister Holvig, British Foreign Minister Sir Edward Grey and French Foreign Minister Giustin Servi had already arrived in Rome at this time,
But I haven't met him yet!
"Well, Lord Gioliti, we believe Italy will make the right choice!" Prime Minister Holvig said with some disappointment. Then he left Italy. War is about to begin, and as the German Prime Minister, he can't live long.
There are still many government affairs abroad that need him to deal with! German Emperor William II has long focused all his main energy on military aspects!
Italy joined the Three Kingdoms Alliance with its own interests. After the country's independence, a considerable number of people were resentful of France's occupation of Savoy and Nice. In addition, France and Italy's struggle in the Mediterranean and Italy's unification with Prussia.
The alliance relationship between Italy and Austro-Hungary was more inclined to Germany, and Italy and Austro-Hungary competed for it in the Balkans. In addition, Italy believed that Austro-Hungary occupied his territory, which made some of his compatriots not united, so he was obsessed with it.
In 881, France's occupation of Tunisia became a stimulus. The Italians operated here for many years but were occupied by France. For their own considerations, Germany, Britain and other countries supported the actions that made Italy feel helpless, so they decided to seek foreign aid.
!However, it was the enemy at that time and Britain had no intention of forming an alliance, so it could only seek Germany's help. After coordination with Austro-Hungary, Italy officially joined the Three Kingdoms Alliance in 1882.
However, Italy has always believed that it has made too little profit in the alliance. In its war on attacking Abyssinia, Germany and Austria did not provide assistance. The expansion in the Balkans was boycotted by Austro-Hungary, and the economy of France and
There is no profit in the tariff war, and the deterioration of British-German relations (the Italian high-level officials have quite strong pro-British sentiment), France recognized Italy's "rights" over Tripoli, etc., which made Italy and France finally signed a neutral sign in 1qC2.
The agreement (previously the economic and colonial agreements, etc.) greatly softened the Three Kingdoms Alliance. Due to the stimulus of Austro-Hungary and the two provinces of Black and white provinces in 1908, the Russian Emperor and the Italian King signed the La Quangniki Agreement in 190R.
, Since the agreement actually shows that the two countries are determined to jointly resist Austro-Hungary's expansion in the Balkans, this is equivalent to further moving closer to the Allies. No wonder Germany's first will call Italy an "unfaithful wife" compared to Luoyang.
After the meeting with German Prime Minister Holvig, Giovanni Gioliti rushed to the Kingdom of Italy to meet King Vittorio Emmanuele III. In 1 year, after the Kingdom of Sardinia unified Italy
, the king of the Kingdom of Sardinia became the king of Italy. Vittorio Emmanuele III ascended the throne after his father Umberto I was assassinated in 1900. After succeeding to the throne, Vittorio Emmanuele I was assassinated.
Manuele III has always been ambitious and wants to revitalize Italy and let Italy regain the glory of the ancient Roman period. Regarding joining the allies, Vittorio Emmanue III is not optimistic about Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire.
However, before he ascended the throne, Italy joined the Three Kingdoms Alliance, which made him feel helpless. However, even though he signed the covenant, he did not want to be involved in the war without the clarity of the situation. He wanted to
In the war, we will seize as much profit as possible. Therefore, no matter whether it is the Allies or the Allies, whoever offers the higher conditions will face Italy!
"His Majesty the King, Prime Minister Holvig has left!" After seeing Vittorio Emmanuele III, Prime Minister Giovanni Gioliti reported.
"Oh? What conditions did the Germans put forward?" asked Vittorio Emmanuele III.
"The Germans promised that after defeating the Allies, Tunisia and Algeria would be handed over to us. Moreover, Italy has the right to share the British colonies around the world. However, it will be up to the time to distribute them according to how much efforts each country has contributed in the war!"
Prime Minister Vani = Joliti said!
Vittorio Emanuele III nodded: "The conditions given by the Germans are pretty good. However, it is estimated that we can join the Allies to fight, even after the victory, only Algeria and Tunisia can get it.
I’m afraid you don’t think about the British colonies. Whether it’s Germans or Chinese, they will fight for the British colonies. Italy has no strength to compete with them at all!”
Giovanni = Prime Minister Gioliti also agrees deeply. Among the Three Kingdoms Alliance, Italy is undoubtedly the weakest country, and Italy is also worried that after defeating the Allies, Italy will be excluded when dividing the cake. After all,
Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire have a close relationship, and China is strong, so Italy has no way to compete with these two sides.
"Where is the Austro-Hungarian Empire? Did they give up the territory that they occupied originally belonged to our country because of the reason?" asked Vittorio Emmanuele III!
Giovanni = Prime Minister Joliti shook his head.
"Since that's the case, then wait for a while!" Vittorio Emmanuele III said with some dissatisfaction. Now, it is the time when the Italian lion opens his mouth. The longer the time goes, the more it is for Italy.
The more beneficial it is.
Sir Grey and French Foreign Minister Giustin Germany Servi jointly visited Italian Prime Minister Giovanni Gioliti. During the secret talks held by the three parties, Britain and France tried their best to win over Italy and promise Italy.
If Italy joins the Allies to fight, after defeating Germany and Austro-Hungarian Empire, Germany's colonies in Africa will be transferred to Germany, and a large area of Austro-Hungarian and the Balkans, some areas of the Eastern Mediterranean will also be given to Italy. This will make
Giovanni = Prime Minister Gioliti was very moved.
However, even at this time, Italy has not made a clear statement, and they are still in contact with Germany and Britain and France. Italy is still waiting for the situation of war to bet before it becomes clear, which will be safer!