My Italy

"Our country is full of sympathy for what your country is going through."

In Paris, the new French Prime Minister Charles de Fresine was talking to Ambassador Ottoman about France's attitude in his office.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, thank you for France's concern for our country. I wonder if our country's request for your country's help has resulted in any results?"

The Ottoman ambassador to Paris was eager to know France's attitude as soon as he arrived. Faced with the ambassador's question, Fresine smiled. "Our country has always attached great importance to the friendly relations between the two countries, so if your country wants to issue bonds, you can definitely get the support of the Paris Banking Group. In addition, our country has a number of decommissioned weapons and equipment that can also be sold to you, but in terms of price, it is …”

Having said this, how could the Ottoman ambassador still understand that it would be good to be able to buy weapons and ammunition at this time, and there is no need to care too much about the price.

"I understand, please rest assured that Osman will pay a suitable price for these weapons."

Since the Ottomans are on the road like this, Fresine doesn't mind selling them some other weapons. "As for our country's latest torpedo boat, it is a powerful weapon to protect the coast from enemy attacks. I wonder if your country is interested?"

"Every Ottoman can feel your country's goodwill, but this matter needs to be decided by Istanbul, so please don't be offended, Prime Minister."

Faced with the French Prime Minister's kindness, Ambassador Osman could not make up his mind, because he could not make the final decision on the matter and could only report it first. Of course, he is still very satisfied with France's attitude. This is really a traditional good ally.

"It's okay, I look forward to your good news."

After seeing off the Ottomans, Fresine smiled. This time Osman asked for help, but he was given a chance. France's encounter in the Far East a few years ago is still fresh in every French person's memory.

One more thing to say here is that after the Sino-French War, in order to save some face for themselves, both the French army in the Far East and officials in Paris claimed that it was Italian help that caused France's defeat in the Far East. This has caused Italy's perception in the hearts of the French people to plummet, and has also affected the economic and trade relations between the two countries.

Of course, it is understandable for the French to say this. After all, which one is more acceptable, whether it is to be beaten up by the despised yellow-skinned people or to be tricked by Italy, which is also a great power, there is no need to consider it.

And now that the situation is changing, if we don't help Osman severely when we get to France, we will be sorry for the opportunity given by God.

If it weren't for the fact that the Mediterranean is too small and too close to European countries to handle relations, it would be possible for the French Navy to form an Ottoman ocean-going fleet.

However, the navy cannot move, but the army can still do so. Let the Ottomans purchase a large amount of arms first. If the effect is good, then the French Army Advisory Group can be formed.

The attitude of the French made the Ottoman Empire very satisfied.

But in other countries, it’s hard to say.

"I'm sorry, our country cannot directly help your country in this matter. Although the relationship between you and us is very good, the agreement between our country and your country is only for Russia and does not involve other countries."

At No. 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Cecil, who is also the Foreign Secretary, spoke with regret to the Ottoman Ambassador in London about the British decision.

Faced with Prime Minister Cecil's words, the Ottoman ambassador was not willing to give up just like that. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, Italy's actions seriously threaten the security of the Eastern Mediterranean. As the arbiter of the region, is the British government just watching them unscrupulously destroy order in the region?"

Although the Ottoman Ambassador praised the British very highly, Prime Minister Cecil was someone who could not be stimulated by these words.

"I'm sorry, my country can't help your country. But if your country wants to issue debt, the gentlemen in London are still willing to make a small contribution."

The British refused and the ambassador left in disappointment.

"I'm sorry, but our country cannot sell your country's weapons at this time, because it will expose Germany to moral accusations. In addition, your country's plan to borrow money from our country, I'm sorry, is also based on the previous reason, and our country cannot support your country. "

In the Prime Minister's Office in Berlin, although Bismarck was somewhat exhausted physically and mentally, when facing the Ottoman ambassador in Berlin, the iron-blooded prime minister still fulfilled his obligations of secret alliance.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, why did you reject our country's request? You must know that our country has always respected your country very much. I hope that taking into account the relationship between our two countries, your country can consider it carefully."

The Ottoman ambassador, who was completely unaware of the secret alliance of the three countries, still tried to change Germany's attitude.

Faced with the attempts of the Ottoman ambassador to Berlin, Bismarck rejected him without hesitation. "I'm sorry, our country has already considered it carefully. The conflict between your country and Italy still needs to be resolved by peaceful means, which can prevent the people in the region from suffering losses."

If France is considered satisfactory and Britain and Germany are disappointed, then Ottoman's diplomatic behavior in Austria-Hungary is really desperate.

"Our country is very concerned about the dispute between your country and Italy. In addition, considering that a war may break out between your two countries, our country hopes that your country can transfer the Bosnia and Herzegovina region to our country. This can prevent the people in the region from being threatened by war. . Of course, our country does not want to threaten your country. Our country is still very sincere and is willing to spend two million pounds to purchase this area."

The words of Count Gustav Carnoky, the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Council of Ministers, gave the Ottoman ambassador in Vienna a chill. What is the difference between Austria-Hungary's method and taking advantage of the situation? Although Bosnia and Herzegovina is currently under the administration of Austria-Hungary, two million pounds requires Osman to legally abandon Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is very embarrassing for his ambassador to Vienna.

"I'm sorry, I can't give an answer to this matter at all, because it is beyond the scope of my responsibilities."

It was obvious that the ambassador did not want to talk about Bosnia and Herzegovina with Austria-Hungary. It's just that he doesn't want to talk about this issue. Count Carnoki said slowly. "Your Excellency, the Ambassador, can report to your country first, but our country's patience is limited. I hope that your country will give you a clear answer within half a month. Otherwise, I am afraid that there will be eager military officers who will expel all your officials in the area. Leave the country."

This was already a naked threat, and in the face of such a threat, the Ottoman ambassador to Vienna jumped out like a frightened rabbit.

The ambassador in Vienna, as soon as he returned to the embassy, ​​immediately sent back the news that Austria-Hungary wanted Bosnia and Herzegovina. What to do next can only wait for Istanbul’s decision.

While Ottoman was making diplomatic efforts, Italy was not idle either. However, unlike Ottoman, Italy's chosen target was somewhat unexpected.