As soon as this declaration came out, the world was in an uproar! Anyone knows it's not an easy cruise! The closest route of the German fleet to the Pacific Ocean naturally took the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, and then entered the German islands in the Pacific. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 infoBut what was the purpose of the Germans crossing the Atlantic all day to the eastern Pacific? Clear-eyed people know at a glance that naturally in order to fulfill the agreement between the United States and Germany, go to the Pacific Ocean to join the US fleet and then go to Hawaii together to consolidate the position of the United States in the Pacific! It is conceivable that after this cruise, the relationship between virtue and virtue will go to the next level!

What does it mean to say that it is possible to take a trip to the Mediterranean? This is clearly a threat to Italy! When this statement was issued, King Umberto I of Italy could clearly feel the chrysanthemum tightening! This is obviously scared, this is different from the original script! If this German fleet did come to the Mediterranean, what would Italy do in the event of a conflict? The German fleet of 2 battleships and 2 heavy cruisers was enough to pose a significant threat to the Italian Navy. And in response to this statement, France expressed silence, while the British made a statement hoping that the situation would not expand! And then what? No more!

What worries the Italians even more is that 2 hours after the statement was made, the Germans immediately summoned the ambassador to Italy, claiming that if there were "unknown losses" in Italian waters, then Italy must be fully responsible! This "unknown loss" includes, but is not limited to, being attacked by naval guns, touching mines, etc. In a word, if something happens, it's yours, you can watch it!

"Italy has softened a bit, and if we continue to press, it is entirely possible that Italy will abandon this aggression against Turkey." At Sanssouci Palace, Tirpitz, who had just returned from the port of Kiel, expressed his doubts and dissatisfaction when he met the Kaiser. "There is absolutely no need for us to spend more money to support Turkey in a fight in North Africa and Italy."

"Yes, we can easily subdue Italy now, but what about in the future? If England and France were to free up their hands and be hostile to us, who would be able to guarantee that Italy would not take advantage of our weakness to jump out and make some trouble? The Kaiser asked rhetorically with a smile.

"So, against a country like Italy, you have to make him go through a painful defeat, hurt him, and fear him! Only then will he face up to your power and be jealous of Germany. The Kaiser paused and continued: "And don't you think that if we easily subdue Italy, it will make Turkey think that this matter is too simple?" We have to make Turkey understand that relying on us, they must also be subjected to an unforgettable baptism of war! Only a victory won with the blood of both sides is worth Turkey's more efforts to take care of! ”

"At the same time, it will also make the Turk realize his weakness, and he will change it, in the direction we have set for them! Do you understand? The Kaiser said proudly.

This was the result of several repeated discussions between the Kaiser and the Prince, and it was not difficult to stop the Italian rebellion in peacetime, but to prevent Italy from going over to the side of Britain and France in the war. Obviously, during the war, Germany and Austria were not capable of putting pressure on Italy, and as long as the conditions of Britain and France were suitable, then Italy would take refuge in the past.

What do you want to stop this from happening? There are only two ways, the first way is to make Italy feel the strength of Germany and Austria, or to make Italy realize its own weak ....... Let him fear war. The second way is to keep Italy in a relatively weak state, so that he has more than enough heart and not enough strength! Joining the side of Britain and France in time could not make much difference.

And if you want to achieve these two goals, the best thing to do is to go to war! Plunging Italy into a protracted and costly war! Britain and France were not philanthropists, and although they lent Italy a large amount of money, it was necessary to repay the money, and there was also interest to be paid. In addition to the attrition of the battlefield in the war, the blow to the sea transportation routes, as well as the turbulence of domestic supply and demand, will also consume a lot of national strength of the country!

Take the most basic grain as an example, regardless of imports, if Austria-Hungary has enough food in a normal year, and Germany has a normal year, the common people can barely cope with it by tightening their belts. Then Italy belongs to the kind of ...... that no matter whether the year is normal or not, whether the people are frugal or not, they are not enough to eat. Historically, Italy's food supply at the end of 1917 was no better than that of Germany, and this was with the support of the British Empire. And from the point of view of industrial raw materials, Germany has at least coal and iron, and what does Italy have?

So the Kaiser and the Rupre system agreed that this was an opportunity! What a big opportunity! Even if Italy doesn't want to fight, let him continue to fight, and if Italy's national strength is not consumed, how can Germany rest assured? As for why this statement?

The reason is very simple, to suspend Italy's actions, after all, some preparations have not yet been carried out, and the warships bought by Turkey have not yet been delivered. At the same time, this is also a statement to Turkey - brother supports you!

"Just yesterday, three more German-flagged ships entered Turkish North Africa, and they appeared to be unloading their equipment, and Duke Abqilu asked if the fleet would attack." While Umberto I was restless at the German statement, the Prime Minister's words made the king's heart even tighter!

"They entered our war zone?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, they have already gone in."

"They carried prohibited materials?"

"According to intelligence, they had at least one battleship carrying weapons and ammunition from Austria-Hungary."

"Forget it first, this point in time is too sensitive!"

"I'll go! What's going on? "The Italian Prime Minister is a little confused! That's it? If a statement by the Germans makes us afraid, how can we fight Turkey? Although he kept complaining in his heart, the Prime Minister also knew very well that although he was a little aggrieved, the Italians really did not dare to move at this sensitive time, especially when the German fleet might enter the Mediterranean!

From the point of view of the Italians, after the release of this statement, Germany's attitude has become blurred again, and now a little trouble will cause the Germans to be nervous, if a German steamer is attacked or unexpected at this time, even for the sake of face, Germany will not back down, for the sake of the Portuguese colony, the Germans will beat France down without saying a word, can you still be afraid of an Italy?? What do you think?

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