My Italian Chapter 189

With the sound of the announcement, the people present immediately lined up in a neat queue to welcome Carlo's arrival.

After greeting the important ministers present one by one, as Carlo took his seat, this also represented the official start of the meeting.

"I think everyone should have some guesses about today's meeting, but before that, I need to announce a discipline. Today's meeting is top secret, no notes can be taken, and no paper can be taken away. In addition, the minutes of the meeting will also be recorded by the chief guard. to do it."

With the first order announced by Carlo, everyone present became serious. Because the king's words have already explained the importance of the next meeting.

After seeing that everyone present was listening carefully, Carlo continued. "First of all, I want to say that the alliance treaty between our country and Germany and Austria has been renewed. Next, let His Excellency Bakona, Minister of Foreign Affairs, talk about the specific situation."

Facing Carlo's roll call, Bakona, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stood up and said. "Everyone, after the friendly negotiation between our country and Germany and Austria, the renewal of the alliance treaty has been completed, and after the signature of the three monarchs, the treaty has officially entered into force. Next, let me tell you the difference between the treaty..."

In Bacona's explanation, only those present knew that in the terms of the alliance, Article 4 has been modified, which will allow the signatory countries to have greater initiative.

In addition, Bakona also talked about the mutual commitment between Italy and AustriHungary, but when talking about this, everyone's expressions are different now. smile.

Because they all see the opportunity for Italy.

After Bacona finished speaking, Carlo continued. "Thank you very much for your explanation, Mr. Barcona, now everyone knows what we need to do next?"

In the face of Carlo's questioning, DePretis, the prime minister, raised his hand to indicate that he had a problem.

Seeing the Prime Minister's actions, Carlo asked. "Prime Minister, what do you want to say?"

"Your Majesty, I want to ask, are you planning to go to war with the Ottoman Empire?"

"Yes."

Facing the Prime Minister's question, Carlo answered without hesitation.

As a result, the Prime Minister, who heard Carlo's answer, immediately said earnestly.

"Your Majesty, please make a careful decision. You must know that our country's economic development is not bad. If there is a war with the Ottomans, it is good to say that we win. With so much debt, it's even more important to consider carefully."

After listening to the Prime Minister's words, Carlo asked rhetorically. "Prime Minister, do you think I haven't thought about it carefully?"

"I don't mean this, but think that this important decision concerning the future of Italy, it is best to hear other opinions."

Facing the Prime Minister's explanation, Carlo stood up.

"Prime Minister, you see that the economy is developing well, and you don't want the war to break this situation, but have you ever thought about it, in fact, I don't want it either. But Italy's crowded land has too many people, and economic development alone cannot satisfy them. Demand. In addition, I think you have also seen that the mineral resources needed for my country's industrial development are basically imported, can this situation allow the economy to continue to develop?"

Carlo stared at the Prime Minister, saw that he seemed to have something to say, and continued to speak directly. "Although our country uses the development of electricity to make the economy look good, we must remember that our country is a country that lacks various minerals, which is restricting our development. And the current colonies in East Africa and Southeast Asia are also due to cost. And the restriction of the Suez Canal prevents the domestic use of these two colonies. Therefore, at present, only the Ottoman Empire can ease our country from this situation."

In the face of the words that Carlo throws out one after another, the Prime Minister still wants to resist, this is not because he thinks what King Carlo said is wrong. As Prime Minister, how could he not know about the problems that Camp Ali has. It was this kind of thing that he was planning to start a war against Osman, and he was not informed of the Prime Minister in advance, which made him very dissatisfied.

"Your Majesty, even if what you said is very accurate, it is best to notify our government in advance of such a major event."

Everyone could hear the Prime Minister's dissatisfaction, so the scene immediately fell into a strange and quiet atmosphere.

"Sorry, for not notifying the government in advance, the time is mainly because the time is not ripe. After renewing the contract of the Three Kingdoms Alliance, didn't I call everyone here?"

The words in Carlo's mouth were a little surprising. I didn't expect that the king would be able to make concessions to the prime minister. You must know that Carlo has always had a strong image, no matter who he feels about.

But soon they knew that this was just an illusion, and Carlo continued to say. "The next step is to prepare for war against the Ottomans. I don't think there is any objection to this?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Carlo stared at the people in the venue, especially the Prime Minister. The prime minister and the king looked at each other, and the performance of the two made the atmosphere of the scene tense again.

"I'm in favor of preparing for war with the Ottoman Empire."

Suddenly a voice broke the situation. The person who spoke was somewhat surprising because it was Foreign Secretary Jemini Bakona.

With the opening of Bakona, the Minister of Navy and Army, who has long been interested, is not far behind.

"Our navy is in favor of preparing for the war against the Ottomans. As long as the king orders it, the navy is more than capable of keeping the Ottomans without sea routes at any time."

Admiral Golek, who had already received a lot of benefits, was the first to speak.

And his words made several people say something in their hearts, flattery!

But he was right~www.mtlnovel.com~ For the Ottoman Empire, Italy's biggest advantage is the navy. As long as the Italian navy sends half of its warships, the old warships of the Ottoman navy must all hide in the Black Sea Strait. Because coming out is the rhythm of delivery, it is completely packaged.

"Our army is also in favor of preparing for war against the Ottoman Empire."

Compared with the navy, the war minister is not so confident.

In the final analysis, it is the reason of strength. The Ottoman army is not a native of Africa. If you want to say that it is easy to win, but dare not to say that it is difficult to win, that is not to grow other people's ambition and destroy your own prestige. Just don't say it.

The speeches of the two ministers in succession made the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Teyera, feel that if he did not say anything, he would be placed in the ranks of the prime minister, so he could only speak. "I also support the preparations for war against the Ottoman Empire, but the Treasury needs to raise funds, so it's better that the war comes later."

Well, Teyera's words almost amused everyone present. There is actually such a thing, but others don't understand it, only Teyera himself knows, this is his sincere words. At present, if you want to raise enough funds, it is a big project for the Ministry of Finance. It is impossible to do without two or three years.

To fight the Ottoman Empire, a billion lire is a must. This is his rough estimate based on the previous two military operations.

Now only the Prime Minister has not made a statement. At this time, the shortcomings of his character were exposed. After he was indecisive, he felt a little panic when he saw that everyone else agreed.

Just then Carlo handed over the steps. "Prime Minister, do you agree with it too?"

Facing Carlo's question and the gazes of others, Prime Minister Depretis nodded with difficulty and spit out a word.

"Yes."

Chapter end