My Italy

Carlo, who had just returned to Rome from Marino, received news of the visit of Prime Minister Despretis before he had time to rest.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, please."

Although Carlo didn't know what was going on with the Prime Minister's visit, he still believed that there must be some reason why the Prime Minister came to see him despite his busy schedule.

Sure enough, as soon as Prime Minister Despretis saw Carlo, he immediately said a shocking news with worry.

"Your Majesty, do you know about the Three Emperors Alliance?"

"certainly."

How could Carlo not know about the Alliance of Three Emperors, a diplomatic alliance that affects Europe.

In September 1872, Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I and Prime Minister Count Andrassy Gula, Russian Emperor Alexander II and Prime Minister A.M. Gorchakov visited Berlin and met with Kaiser Wilhelm I and Prime Minister Bismarck. The alliance signed at the meeting is so famous. This alliance was initially decided by the three countries to maintain the status quo in Europe and coordinate to resolve disputes in Southeast Europe (mainly the disputes between Austria and Russia in the Balkans). The treaty stipulated a period of five years, but after expiration, there was no further news.

Could it be that he is out of shape again?

Carlo was right, something was indeed wrong again.

I saw His Excellency the Prime Minister continue to speak. "We heard news that the three countries may have signed another alliance treaty."

This news surprised Carlo. Although the Three Emperors Alliance was indeed later renewed in history, Carlo did not know the signing time. How could it be so unlucky to sign it at this time?

Yes, the signing of the Alliance of Three Emperors had a great impact on Italy. First of all, Austria had relieved or temporarily relieved its conflict with Russia and could concentrate its energy in one direction. Although the Austrians are currently focusing on the Balkans, this still has a great impact on Italy. Not good news. Because Italy wants to get involved, the difficulty becomes even greater.

Of course, this news has a negative and positive side for Italy. First of all, the French will no longer focus on Italy, because any normal person knows that the Three Emperors Alliance is very detrimental to France, and the alliance of the three major powers in central and eastern Europe is also frightening.

Although I don't know if the content of the alliance is aimed at France, the feeling of being isolated is very bad.

Thinking of this, Carlo had an idea. "So what does the Prime Minister mean?"

Although Carlo only said half of what he said, who Depretis was, he immediately guessed his thoughts.

"This won't work. If it is discovered that it was our country that disclosed it, then relations with the three countries will be very difficult."

In fact, Depretis mainly wants to talk about Germany, because this alliance is most beneficial to Germany. Italy has always wanted to form an alliance with Germany, but the Germans did not pay attention to Italy, which turned Italy's idea into an unrequited love.

As for the other two countries, it is well known that Italy and Austria do not deal with each other. As for Russia, the two countries are too far apart and have little contact, so if they offend them, they will be offended. Could he still cross Austria and attack Italy? Even if it does come, Britain and France will be the first to jump in.

You must know that in order to prevent it from entering the Mediterranean, Britain and France did not hesitate to fight with it. They have already arrived in Italy. If you don't do it, what are you waiting for? So Italy doesn't need to pay too much attention to Russia.

In order to prevent Carlo from continuing to think wildly, Prime Minister Depretis directly stated his purpose. "Your Majesty, the main reason I came here this time is to ask Your Majesty to pay a visit to Berlin."

Yes, this is what Despretis came for.

After Carlo heard the Prime Minister's words, he asked a more general question. "Visiting Berlin?"

"That's right, Your Majesty."

Why visit Berlin?

The Prime Minister's words made Carlo have a question mark on his face.

Seeing the somewhat confused king, Despretis opened his mouth to explain. "There is no need to rush this visit to Berlin. In terms of time, I plan to go again next year."

Carlo quite understood what Despretis said. In later generations, national leaders basically made preparations for foreign state visits three months or six months in advance, and this was when transportation was convenient. In this era, decisions about foreign visits in the second half of the year are basically made for more than half a year. That's why Carlo, who has never visited foreign countries, is not familiar with this.

Even so, Carlo still couldn't figure out the purpose of his visit to Germany. Since you don’t understand, you have to ask patiently, so he asked directly. "Prime Minister, why did you suddenly decide to visit Germany?"

"Suddenly?"

"suddenly!"

Looking at the young king who looked curious for knowledge, Despretis decided to give some tips. "Your Majesty, your visit to Germany has a great connection with the possible Three Emperors Alliance. As for the connection, Your Majesty needs to understand it himself."

The Prime Minister's words made Carlo think deeply. What is the relationship between the two?

Looking at the young king who was lost in thought, Despretis quietly exited the room. Just as he came, not taking away a single cloud.

So in a huge room, Carlo was the only one thinking quietly.

The hands of the clock rotated in circles, and the light began to dim. The boy who was sitting still like a wooden sculpture suddenly moved.

"Hahaha, I thought of it."

Unbridled laughter resounded in the room, and the boy was filled with joy as if he had found some treasure.

"Hey, I actually sat there for so long."

Only then did Carlo notice the change in the sky, and then he said to himself. “I didn’t expect that visiting Germany could be used in this way.”

That's right, Carlo had already guessed about Depretis' proposed visit to Germany.

If the guess is correct, the newspapers will then report extensively on his and the Prime Minister's upcoming visit to Germany. It will attract the attention of France. If France knows about the news of the alliance between the three emperors, it will definitely find ways to improve the relationship between the two countries.

Of course, if you don't know, then Italy is not at a loss, and it is not bad to close relations with Germany.

Of course, no matter what, the French will pay close attention to this.

However, according to his understanding, the relationship between the French and Russia is pretty good, so it is possible to learn something from it.

It would be wonderful if this was the case. France would definitely win over Russia and try to change its diplomatic disadvantage.

Of course, for Italy, this is not a loss at all. If Russia and France are in conflict with each other, then Italy will also have the opportunity to join the Three Emperors Alliance.

Carlo's analysis was based on a combination of past life memories and current intelligence. Although he didn't know when the Three Emperors Alliance was disbanded, it must not be too far away. Moreover, with the dispute between Russia and the Austrians in the Balkans, Germany cannot suppress it for long.

Carlo couldn't help but get excited when he thought that Italy had the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

Of course, this requires waiting patiently, and Carlo plans to tease the little maid to vent his joy.