Iron Germany

"It's too much bullying, it's too much bullying. How can the Germans treat us like this? Anyway, we have been allies with them for decades. How dare they treat us like this!" Italian King Vittorio Emma Nuelai III roared angrily in the palace.

King Vittorio Emanuele III found the claims made by Germany and Austria-Hungary on the Kingdom of Italy completely unacceptable and even a disgrace.

"Your Majesty, we absolutely cannot agree to the demands of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. They are clearly humiliating us!" The Minister of War also said.

The ministers of the other kingdoms almost all insulted Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire with one voice, and at the same time firmly opposed to accepting the demands of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

These people all believe that the legitimate interests of the Kingdom of Italy have not been met. At the same time, they all believed that Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire had obviously underestimated the strength of the Kingdom of Italy. In this case, there is no need to fulfill the so-called treaty anymore, just join the Allied Powers and start a siege of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

"If we join the war on the side of the Entente, will we be able to defeat Germany and Austria-Hungary?" King Vittorio Emanuele III asked. Although, he is now in a rage. However, he has not lost his mind. Knowing that this is a choice related to the future destiny of the Kingdom of Italy. If there is a slight difference, the final result will be unbearable.

"Your Majesty, if we join the Allied Powers, the Allied Powers will definitely be able to defeat Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The British and French coalition forces have gradually gained a firm foothold on the Western Front. The German plan to quickly destroy France has gone bankrupt. Next, they They will have to face endless counterattacks from the British and French allied forces. Although the Germans have an advantage on the Eastern Front, once Russia’s general mobilization is completed, they will face attacks from millions of Russian troops. At that time, the Germans will still be It will be exhausting, and it is very possible to be defeated. As for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they have not been able to win on the southern or eastern fronts. If it were not for the support of the Germans, they would have been defeated long ago. .If we join the war and invest the main force to cross the Alps and attack the Austro-Hungarian Empire, we will definitely be able to defeat the Austro-Hungarian Empire. After the Austro-Hungarian Empire is defeated, we can join forces with Britain, France and Russia to besiege Germany. At that time , Germany will definitely be defeated!" The Minister of War said excitedly, as if he had seen the moment when the army of the Kingdom of Italy entered Berlin.

The other cabinet ministers of the Kingdom of Italy also seemed to be attracted, and kept nodding one by one, as if they really had the chance to win.

"Prime Minister, what's your opinion?" Vittorio Emanuele III looked at Prime Minister Antonio Sarandra.

"Your Majesty, the attitude of the Germans and the Austro-Hungarian Empire is very clear now. They refuse to cede those territories in the Balkan Peninsula to us. Therefore, we have only one choice if we want to obtain those territories, and that is to join the Allied Powers. However, We also have to find a way to get the maximum benefits from the Allied Powers." Antonio Salandra said.

King Vittorio Emanuele III nodded: "Well, the prime minister will be fully responsible for the negotiations with the Allied Powers. This time, we will let the whole world know that the revival of the Kingdom of Italy is impossible. Blocked. Let Germany and Austria-Hungary pay for their actions!"

Vittorio Emanuele III felt deeply insulted. Therefore, he couldn't wait to wash away that shame. Only by defeating Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire and making them lose in this war can they truly wash away this shame.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The ministers of the Kingdom of Italy replied one after another. Everyone is full of spirits, as if they really have a complete grasp of the future war.

Britain and France, as the main members of the Entente. In this war, they also endured tremendous pressure. Especially in the early days of the war, Germany caused them great losses, making them worry all the time that they would lose the war. Therefore, finding a way to win over other countries to deal with Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire together has become their best choice.

The primary target of Britain and France is undoubtedly the Kingdom of Italy, a member of the Allied Powers. Although the Kingdom of Italy is a member of the Allied Powers, both Britain and France believe that with the sloppy style of the Kingdom of Italy and the conflicts between them and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, as long as Britain and France can give them enough benefits, the Kingdom of Italy He will definitely betray the Allies and join the war on the side of the Allies. If the Kingdom of Italy can be successfully persuaded, this will truly form a comprehensive encirclement of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, giving them an absolute advantage in the war. It is definitely not a delusion to reverse the unfavorable situation in front of you.

The day after the German Foreign Minister and the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister arrived in Italy, the British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Gray and the French Foreign Minister Theophile Delcase secretly arrived in Rome. They did not know that the German Foreign Minister and the Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister would come to Rome, it was purely by chance. However, after learning of this situation, they couldn't help but feel even more fortunate, for fear that they would be late, and the Kingdom of Italy would be persuaded by Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire to continue to fulfill the covenant. In that case, it would be a serious blow to the Allies. Especially France, which has suffered heavy losses, can no longer afford Italy to attack them from the south.

That night, Italian Prime Minister Antonio Sarandra and Foreign Minister Paul Sedley met with British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Gray and French Foreign Minister Theophile Delcase in a secret estate outside Rome , held secret talks.

"Your Excellency, on behalf of the British Empire and the French Republic, I sincerely invite the Kingdom of Italy to join the Allied Powers in a war against the Allied Powers. In this war, the Allied Powers will undoubtedly represent the righteous side." Sir Edward Gray said.

However, Antonio Salandra did not express his position. In this war, where is there any side of justice and evil? It is basically a war between the great powers for their own interests.

"If the Kingdom of Italy is willing to join the Allied Powers, after the war is over, we guarantee that the Kingdom of Italy will reap huge benefits." Théophile Delcase also said.