My Italian

Chapter 30: lie

After the French government forced Sadiq III to sign a treaty, their attitude towards Italy changed drastically.

Its Foreign Minister Gambetta publicly stated that Tunisia has voluntarily become a protected country of France, and France's interests cannot be violated.

Such a rapid change in France's attitude has alarmed Italy. Of course, Tunisia was forced to sign the Bardo Treaty with France, which was naturally also learned by Italy.

In the face of the French people's face-to-face and behind-the-scenes practices, the kind-hearted Italian people were completely angry. They broke out a larger-scale demonstration game, and more than 100,000 people in the capital Rome re-encircled the French embassy. No one would have survived the French embassy had it not been for the diplomatic influence and the police's efforts to block the demonstrators.

Of course, they didn't do nothing, at least the exterior of the French embassy should be redecorated.

Of course, people's anger alone can't do things. The Italian government also knows this, so the previously slowed down response plan immediately accelerated, and it seems to be to fight for itself, the speed is much faster than that.

The fastest among them was the Italian military. The Italian troops of the two armies in the north quickly moved from Venice, which was stationed on the border with Austria, to Turin, an important town in France, through the basically completed Northern Railway.

In four days, the two armies moved 500 kilometers, which is also a new high in the history of the Italian army's march. And this result is enough to make the army proud. Although these are the reasons for the use of railways, the efforts of the army are inseparable.

Not to mention anything else, just how many trains were dispatched from Venice to Turin, and how many were delayed because of the need to avoid the military's transportation line. Although Italian train delays are the norm, there is still a huge gap between one or two hours late and half a day late.

At the same time, Garibaldi, a national hero, also stood up.

He said at a rally in Palermo on May 8. : As a friend of France, I will try to maintain my friendship with it. However, I am Italian first and foremost, and I will give my whole life so that Italy will not be abused by anyone. If France were allowed to occupy Tunisia, not only would Italy be humiliated, but its interests and security would be threatened.

It is a great disgrace for a dignified republic to send troops to occupy a brother country... The Italian fleet should immediately go to the Gulf of Tunis to protect the 5,000 Italian soldiers there. The two major islands and coastal areas in the south of our country should mobilize combat readiness immediately to prevent accidents. "

The 5,000 soldiers mentioned by Garibaldi were the troops that were urgently transported from Sicily after learning that France had invaded Tunisia. They used the pretext of protecting the diaspora to prevent France from taking drastic actions. They are currently stationed in Aros, southeast of the Tunisian city, where they, together with emergency armed Italian diasporas, defend Italian interests in Tunisia.

In the face of a series of actions by Italy, the French side gave a warning. As the French Prime Minister, Joufféri has spoken publicly and warned against Italy's behavior. "Tunisia is not an Italian colony, and France's actions in Tunisia do not need Italy's approval. So Italians better recognize the facts and refrain from embarrassing behaviors."

In addition, the French military also warned Italy about the addition of two troops on the border. General Laurent, the Minister of the Army, made a public statement. "Italy had better think about making a decision, and if Italy makes a real move, the French army doesn't mind a parade in Rome."

Although both sides are talking harshly, they are actually cautious. The French army in Tunisia maintained restraint. Although they were sending troops to various cities in Tunisia to declare sovereignty, they did not send a single soldier to Arus, where the Italian army was stationed, as if the city was not important.

Moreover, the Italian industry in Tunisia did not suffer losses, and France also acquiesced that the previous Italian assets were not infringed.

Of course, France had no intention of attacking Italy, and Italy did not dare to provoke each other. The two armies that arrived in Turin were not sent to the border, and they were still stagnant in Turin.

It is fair to say that neither side wants to cause a war, so they can only negotiate a solution by sitting down and negotiating.

In fact, although Italy was at a disadvantage at this time, it could not just give up the idea of ​​Tunisia, but at this time, it gave Italy a heavy blow diplomatically.

Both Britain and Germany refused to support Italy. Instead, they persuaded Italy to recognize the facts, and it was best not to dwell too much on Tunisia.

Yingde's remarks made Italy rush to despair, because Yingde is currently the only object Italy can seek support for. It should be noted here that Italy's current foreign policy is isolationism. This not only reduces Italy's involvement in European disputes, but it also leaves Italy with no real allies.

As for Britain and Germany, it is also the only support that Italy can seek when its relationship with neighboring Fao is not too harmonious. (Austria is because of territorial disputes, and the relationship has been very poor, and France is the Italian unification war, which hurts the interests of France. German capital has a high proportion of investment in Italy, and Italy’s shipbuilding strength is supported by the United Kingdom. The goal is to occupy the second place in the world. Naval France.)

In the face of Britain and Germany not supporting itself on the Tunisia issue, Italy is extremely disappointed. If Italy is a disappointment, it is death, political death, for Prime Minister Cairoli.

Cairoli is too aware of the consequences of losing Tunisia. If there is no other way, then the anger of the people needs to be quelled, and there is no more suitable candidate than the Prime Minister, so at this time, he is the most anxious.

Of course, just being impatient can't change the result. He needs to find another way, but he first needs to boost the morale of his own people.

After Britain and Germany did not support Italy on the Tunisia issue, there was wailing in the government, and this atmosphere could not solve any problems.

So Kairolli held another cabinet meeting, UU reading www.uukanshu. com intends to boost morale.

"uh-huh."

Cairoli coughed and asked everyone to pay attention to him before speaking. "I know that everyone is a little desperate about the current situation, but please believe that we must have a way to solve this problem, at least let Tunisia have our foothold."

Cairoli's words did not boost everyone's morale, because no one is an idiot. As long as anyone can see the current situation, their Italy is already isolated and helpless on the Tunisia issue.

Cairoli also knows this, if they don't give them a little hope, it's really irreversible, so he continued. "Please believe that I have a plan. Although it may not necessarily allow France to withdraw from Tunisia, it can at least ensure that our interests are not damaged. However, this plan needs to be kept secret, so I can't say it now."

Cairoli's words finally improved the venue, and many people saw the dawn of hope.

"Is this true?"

"Yes, please believe me, but to avoid being leaked, please forgive me for not being able to say it."

After getting the answer from the Prime Minister himself, more people were moved, and most of the people in the venue were willing to believe him. As for why the Prime Minister can't say, no one will ask the idiot's question.

"Okay, I can only say so much for now. I hope everyone can do their own thing in the future. I can't make the French agree to our request."

After boosting everyone's morale, Cairoli left the venue, only then did he feel his back soaked. Yes he's lying, he doesn't have a plan right now, but if morale stays this way then there's no chance.

Maybe he should pray to God for a miracle.

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