Chapter 649: Peace Talks Begin
"Your Excellency, can you please not look at me like that. It was the British who persuaded Italy to join the Entente in the first place. Besides, you agreed to it in the first place, and we didn't force it. So, in this matter, we are no wonder. "French Foreign Minister Théofele? Delcasse said.
Theophile? Delcasse and Paul? At the beginning of the meeting with Boselli, Paul? Seidley looked at Theophile? Delcasse's eyes are very complicated, there is anger, there is helplessness, but more regret.
Such a look, Theophile? Delcasse certainly understood what that meant. Originally, the Kingdom of Italy was a member of the Central Powers, and as a result, he and the British Foreign Secretary Edward ? Sir Grey traveled to Italy with him to persuade Italy to betray the Central Powers and join the Entente. They made a lot of promises to achieve their goals. As a result, Italy was lured to betray the Central Powers and join the Entente in the war. This was undoubtedly a major diplomatic victory for the Entente.
Unfortunately, even if Italy joined the Entente, they did not win the war, but lost the war. Now, it is facing the slaughter of the Germans.
It is understandable that the Italians blame France and Britain for this. After all, if it had not been for the lobbying of France and Britain, Italy would not have committed the betrayal, and it would not have been in the misery it is today.
Of course, Theophel? Delcasse didn't feel guilty about this at all, but was a little happy. If one person is unlucky, how can someone else be unlucky with him? In today's France, the Italians are unlucky together, and the French can feel a little better.
"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, if it weren't for us, the Kingdom of Italy would not be where it is now. Perhaps, the one who negotiates with France will add us Italians! "Paul? Boseli said through gritted teeth.
"No, Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary. We can't be blamed for that. This is your own lack of will. Besides, didn't we want to win the war in the first place? It's just that no one thought that the Germans would be so tough. Otherwise, we might have won. Now it's the French who are on their knees begging for mercy on our knees! "Theophel? Delcasse said.
"But now we are on our knees begging for mercy from the Germans!" Paul? Boselli said.
"Yes, now we are on our knees begging for mercy. However, at this point, there is no way to do it. There is nothing we can do to change the outcome. "Theophel? Delcasse said.
Paul? Boselli was immediately depressed. Indeed, as Theophel? As Delcasse said, this is the end of the matter, and it is useless to say anything else.
Theophile? Delcasse looked at Paul? Boselli's expression was full of disdain. The reason for the defeat of the Entente was also inseparable from the Italians. The performance of the Italians on the battlefield is too bad, right? The millions of Italian troops did not even cross the Alps, but suffered heavy losses under the blows of the German-Austrian forces. It can be said that they did not play much of a role in the war at all. Even if the Italians had not betrayed the Allies, the situation of the Entente would not have been much worse than it is now.
"Okay, let's not talk about that. Your Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs, what do you mean today? "Paul? Boseli asked.
"Your Excellency, now our two countries are in the same situation, and we are about to face the domination of the Germans. I hope that we can move forward and retreat together. When negotiating with the Germans, take a tough stance. In this way, it will be good for both of us. After all, this time the Germans' appetite is probably very large, even if they can pay a little less, it is very considerable. "Theophel? Delcasse said.
Paul? Bocelli nodded, the Kingdom of Italy also did not want to pay too much price in this war. The price to pay, naturally, is as small as possible.
"Your Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs, I fully agree with that. But will the Germans give us a chance? Let's not forget, now the Germans have an absolute advantage. If the Germans were also very tough, then we would not be able to do anything. When the time comes, maybe it will anger the Germans. "Paul? Boselli was a little worried that he wouldn't be able to finish by then.
"Yes, it is. If the Germans were really that tough, then we would not be able to fight it. Still, we're going to give it a try. After all, if it succeeds, it will be very beneficial for us. "Theophel? Delcasse said.
"Well, you can try it. Let's hope the Germans don't take it so hard. "Paul? Boselli said.
However, it will soon become clear to them that there is no way to fulfill their wishes. Germany's attitude is even tougher than they imagined. Moreover, this time the peace talks were not held at the same time. Rather, they will first hold peace talks with France, and then hold peace talks with Italy after the peace talks with France are over.
Of course, both France and Italy were very dissatisfied with such an arrangement. But is there anything they can do about it? German Foreign Minister von ? Kidren? Vahit made it very clear that if he thought there was something wrong with the German arrangement, then they could go back. Germany will not stand in the way.
But the point is, to go back would mean that the negotiations had broken down this time. Then, the offensive of the German * army, I am afraid, will start again. Neither France nor Italy can resist the strong German troops! Therefore, ending the war through peace negotiations and keeping their country has become their only option.
Therefore, even if the attitude of the Germans was very tough, the French and Italian delegations could only grit their teeth and accept it. Anyway, they were at a disadvantage, and the Germans had nothing to do with how they wanted to slaughter them.
On the morning of May 24, 1915, the peace talks between Germany and France took place. The place of negotiation is the German Foreign Office. German Foreign Minister von ? Kidren? Washit, full responsibility for the negotiations.
"Hello, Your Excellency." Feng? Kidren? Vahit had a warm smile on his face, as if he didn't pretend to be a winner.
But, Theophil? Delcasse could see a hint of pride in the other party's eyes. To this, Theophel? There is no way for Delcasse to do it, who let them lose? I can only pretend that I don't see anything.