My Italian Chapter 42

Carlo's event of building two cruise ships for the navy drew a warm response in Italy.

The navy, one of the parties involved, is naturally very happy about this. Not to mention the two new-style patrol boats, they also got closer to the royal family. In addition to this, they also got a surprise, that is, after the domestic revenge for the king's donation to build two cruisers, a wave of people's strong attention to the navy has been raised, and Gorek, the minister of the navy, has entered It will even take the opportunity to organize the Navy's own personnel to conduct publicity and fundraising operations across the country. These propagandists from the navy not only carried propaganda materials and ship models for publicity, but even sent warships in cities close to the sea for the public to visit and explain.

When these people came to the cleaned deck and looked at the mighty and majestic naval officers and soldiers, their inner pride was fully satisfied. At this time, they only needed a little hint to get them to donate enthusiastically. There are also many children who look at the officers and soldiers of the Navy with envy, and set the dream of becoming a navy when they grow up.

I have to say that this wave of propaganda by the Navy is very good, not only raising a lot of funds (about 13 million lire), but also obtaining a large number of high-quality soldiers in the next two years.

The navy was so jealous of the army that they ate so much oil, and then the army, not to be outdone, also carried out a wave of propaganda. However, due to the different types of arms, its publicity effect is not very good, which can be seen from the funds raised between the two (the army has raised more than four million liras). Of course, this also has a lot to do with the fact that army cannons are not as powerful and majestic as warships. After all, for most people, they like more attractive equipment. How can cannons be compared with warships.

Although Carlo's donation of warships made a lot of noise in Italy, it was not worth mentioning abroad. Many newspapers reported it as an anecdote in the third and fourth editions.

Even in France, one of the countries involved, the domestic newspapers rarely put the report of Carlo's donation of warships on the front page. Basically, the first and second pages are regarded as a major and minor matter, and they are reported.

From this, you can see the embarrassment of Italy's position in Europe, and it can't get the respect it deserves by jumping up and down. Small countries attach importance to Italy, but no one in big countries takes it seriously.

Faced with such a situation, DePretis, the Prime Minister, certainly would not ignore it. While he was busy helping the southern drought, he also extended an olive branch to Yingde, trying to find a reliable friend between the two.

The Prime Minister's Office in Downing Street, London, has always been the center of power in the British Empire. And this center revolves around Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, who received a guest from Italy today.

"His Excellency Jemini Bacona, after serious discussions, we believe that our country has no intention of changing our diplomatic relations with your country at present. With all due respect, an alliance with your country does not bring much benefit to the British Empire, but rather trouble. It will be a lot more.”

Facing the blunt words of British Prime Minister Gladstone, as the new Italian foreign minister, Baccona can only accompany him with a smile. "My country expresses regret for not being able to further diplomatic relations with your country. For your country, we, Italy, have always reported sincere feelings. Although this time we have not been able to reach further diplomatic relations with your country, but Italy is very grateful to you. The feelings of the country have never changed.”

After speaking, Bakona nodded and left. This visit to the UK was considered a failure.

After Bacona left, Gladstone let out a cold snort. These Italians are so self-righteous that the British Empire has only two allies and that is his navy and army. As long as the Imperial Royal Navy can be arrogant, then no country can threaten the security of the British Empire. Under such circumstances, how is it possible What about an alliance with the Italians?

There are many people who want to form an alliance with the British Empire these days. If he really wanted to form an alliance, he shouted, and the diplomats of various countries lined up into the Thames.

Even the thriving Germany under the leadership of the iron-blooded prime minister has no possibility of forming an alliance with the British Empire. The German Chancellor had always been interested in an alliance with Britain, but the foreign policy of staying outside the European continent has always been the reason for Britain's growth, so the Italians got it wrong.

The failure of the alliance with the United Kingdom did not discourage the Italian government. Originally, it did not have much expectation of being able to form an alliance with the United Kingdom. In line with the principle of having two goals, it sent someone to contact the United Kingdom, so this result was not the same. No surprise. It would be an accident if the UK agreed, and it is estimated that Prime Minister Depretis's first reaction might be a fraud.

What he really expects is an alliance with Germany. More than ten years ago, Italy formed an alliance with Germany to deal with the Austrians together. Although the relationship between Germany and Austria is not normal now, many friends believe that the Germans do not. will mind.

"His Excellency Beverly Garland~www.mtlnovel.com~ My country is still very interested in furthering diplomatic relations with your country..."

At the Chancellery in Berlin, the diplomatic envoy, Count Beverly Garland, is listening to Prime Minister Bismarck make his final decision on an alliance with Italy. Before this, the special envoy of Beverly Garland was in the Berlin political circle, trying to promote the alliance between the two countries. Of course, he was busy and did everything he could during this time. Now he is waiting for this iron-blooded prime minister. Time to make a decision.

When he heard Prime Minister Pismer say he was interested in the German-Italian alliance, the special envoy of Beverly Garland showed a happy expression, but the following words let him know that he was too happy.

"...But Your Excellency the Special Envoy also knows that our country has a special alliance with Vienna, so accepting a new member requires consideration of the attitude of the ally. So I think if your country can persuade Vienna to agree, then forming an alliance will not be a problem."

Beverly Garland's words made Beverly Garland feel that he couldn't keep his smile any longer. During his time in Berlin, it was not that he did not feel that Germany attached more importance to Austria than Italy, but no matter how strong it was, it would not even be necessary to ask Vienna's opinion when deciding whether to accept an ally.

Of course, Beverly Garland didn't intend to just give up. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, can't your country decide for itself whether it is willing to form an alliance with our country?"

"Yes, our country in alliance with your country must take Vienna's opinion into consideration."

Beverly Garland's aggressive tactics, the wily Pi Simai agreed, and used such little tricks in front of him. Isn't that underestimating his tactics.

"Does the relationship with our country have to consider Vienna?"

"Yes, Vienna must be considered."

Chapter end