My Italy

Carlo's construction of two patrol ships for the navy aroused enthusiastic responses in Italy.

As one of the parties involved, the navy was naturally extremely happy about this. Not only did they pick up two new ships for patrol, they also got closer to the royal family. In addition, they also got an unexpected surprise, that is, after the country's massive revenge against the king for donating and building two cruise ships, it set off a wave of strong public attention to the navy, and as the navy minister, Admiral Gorek The general 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 brought promotional materials and ship models to promote the war, they even sent warships to cities near the sea for the public to visit and explain.

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

It must be said that the navy's publicity was very good. It not only raised a large amount of funds (about 13 million lire), but also obtained a large number of high-quality soldiers in the following two years.

The Navy was so envious of the Army that it couldn't be outdone and launched a wave of propaganda. However, due to the different arms, the publicity effect was not very good, as can be seen from the funds raised between the two (the Army raised more than 4 million lire). Of course, this has a lot to do with the fact that army artillery is not as powerful as warships. After all, most people like more attractive equipment. How can artillery be compared with warships.

Although Carlo's donation of warships caused a stir in Italy, it was not worth mentioning abroad. Many newspapers reported it as an interesting story on the third and fourth pages.

Even France, one of the countries involved, rarely put the report of Carlo's donation of warships on the front page of its domestic newspapers. It was basically reported on the first and second pages as a minor matter.

From here we can see Italy's embarrassing position in Europe, and it can't get the respect it deserves despite jumping up and down. Small countries attach great importance to Italy, but no one in the big countries takes it seriously.

Faced with such a situation, Despretis, as Prime Minister, would certainly not ignore it. While he was busy rescuing the drought in the south, he also extended an olive branch to Britain and Germany, trying to find reliable friends among the two.

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

"Your Excellency Jiminy Bacona, after serious discussions, we believe that our country currently has no intention to change its diplomatic relations with your country. With all due respect, an alliance with your country will not bring much benefit to the British Empire, but will cause trouble." It will be a lot more.”

Faced with the blunt words of British Prime Minister Gladstone, Bacona, the new Italian Foreign Minister, could only smile. "Our country expresses regret that it cannot further develop diplomatic relations with your country. We in Italy have always expressed sincere feelings for your country. Although we have not been able to achieve further diplomatic relations with your country this time, Italy is deeply attached to your country. The feelings of the country have never changed."

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

After Bacona left, Gladstone snorted. These Italians are so self-righteous. The British Empire has only two allies, its navy and army. As long as the Royal Navy can dominate the world, no country can threaten the security of the British Empire. In this case, 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 would shout loudly and diplomats from various countries would line up in the Thames River.

Even Germany, which was prospering under the iron-blooded Prime Minister, had no possibility of forming an alliance with the British Empire. The German Prime Minister has always been very interested in forming an alliance with Britain, but the diplomatic strategy of staying outside the European continent has always been the reason for Britain's development and growth, so these Italians made the wrong calculation.

The failure of the alliance with the United Kingdom did not discourage the Italian government. Originally, it did not have high expectations for an alliance with the United Kingdom. Based on the principle of hitting the target with two goals, it sent people to contact the British, so this result did not No surprises. It would be a surprise if the UK agreed. Prime Minister Depretis' first reaction may be that it may be a fraud.

What he really hopes for is an alliance with Germany. More than ten years ago, Italy formed an alliance with Germany and jointly dealt with the Austrians. Although the relationship between Germany and Austria is now extraordinary, many friends believe that the Germans are not I'll mind.

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"Your Excellency Beverly Garland, our country is still very interested in further developing diplomatic relations with your country..."

In the Chancellery in Berlin, the diplomatic envoy Count Beverly Garland was listening to Prime Minister Bismarck make the final decision on whether to form an alliance with Italy. Before this, the envoy Beverly Gallant had been circulating in Berlin's political circles, trying to promote the alliance between the two countries. Of course, he was very busy during this period and did everything he could. Now he is waiting for the iron-blooded prime minister. It's time to make a decision.

When he heard Prime Minister Bismarck express his interest in the German-Italian alliance, the envoy Beverly Gallant showed an expression of joy, but what he said later made him know that he was happy too early.

"...But the special envoy also knows that our country and Vienna have a special alliance, so to accept a new member, we need to consider the attitude of the ally. So I think that if your country can persuade Vienna to agree, then forming an alliance will not be a problem."

Bismer's words made Beverly Garland feel like she couldn't keep her smile on. It was not that he had not sensed during his stay in Berlin that Germany's emphasis on Austria was much stronger than that of Italy, but no matter how strong it was, it was not necessary to ask Vienna for its opinion even when deciding whether to accept an ally.

Of course, Beverly Garland doesn't intend to give up just like that. "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 must take Vienna's opinion into account in forming an alliance with your country."

The wily and scheming Bismer responded to Beverly Garland's provocation and used this little trick in front of him. Isn't this a way of looking down on him?

"Does Vienna have to be considered in relations with our country?"

"Yes, Vienna must be considered."