Chapter 406： Steady profit without losing (1/2)
”But Italy is also an ally of the Germans, they might risk offending the boss to take Libya?” Chamberlain frowned slightly.
”Allies? Italy has only one ally, and that is interest! The three-nation alliance is not strong. No matter how Italy behaves, the most intimate situation before Germany and Austria cannot be changed. Italy is just a small partner in the eyes of Germany and Austria.”
”However, this little partner is restless. They want to fight for territory under the sun. The colony in East Africa can't satisfy their appetite. They are eyeing Ethiopia! And they suffered a terrible failure. And you guessed it at the time. How does German Prime Minister Bismarck comment on Italians?” Salisbury said with interest.
”How to evaluate?” Chamberlain asked.
”Bismarck described Italy as a glutton with tooth decay but a great appetite. He came to Africa. He eagerly found a goal, but he didn't consider whether he could eat it! And after this failure, Bismarck has repeatedly Persuade Italy not to expand abroad, in order to save the military power that is not good.” The British Prime Minister laughed.
”Although it is very mean, I have to say it is very appropriate!” Chamberlain smiled and nodded.
”But the Italians don't think so! They have formulated an ambitious expansion plan! They want to restore the glory of the mule and horse era! Their navy requirements can reach 80% of the French, and the fleet has to form a 4 to 3 battle against the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Advantage! I never forget the colony! And this time, we want to help Italy obtain this colony!”
”On the one hand, Turkey is a potential ally of the Germans, while Italy is an official ally of the Germans. If others act, Germany may take tough measures, and if it is Italy, the Germans will have to consider the impact of the suppression on the Three-Power Alliance. Now! Is a Turkey important or an Italy important? If nothing else, Germany is likely to acquiesce in Italy's actions, and this will bury a lot of hidden dangers for the upcoming German-Turkish alliance!”
”And if it interferes in Italy, let alone how Germany and Austria act in the Mediterranean where the Italian navy is dominated, if the two sides are really aligned, then Italy is likely to choose to withdraw from the Three-Power Alliance, which is tantamount to weakening Germany and Austria. Strength, no matter how Germany chooses, we are sure to make a profit without losing!” Chamberlain immediately understood the twists and turns, admiring the Prime Minister's strategy!
”But Italy is still too weak. If they are afraid of defeat or if the battle is prolonged, they may not take action. More importantly, the time point of the coup in Turkey is a bit too close to the present, and Italy may not have enough. Time to prepare their army!” Chamberlain supported the loopholes in the plan.
”Turkey is just a fourth-rate country. There is a huge gap between them and European countries. Even if Italy, known as poor imperialism, deals with them, there is no problem. The only problem is money! And in this regard, we and the French can help! ”What Chamberlain can think of, Salisbury can naturally think of.