There was once a famous saying: "There are no eternal friends in the world, only eternal interests." This statement makes a lot of sense. The norms of relations between States are very straightforward. If there is no problem that China can cooperate with that power, then Italy is the only one.

"General Lin, I didn't expect that ten years later, we would still be able to fight side by side together." Tycho personally traveled to Taranto to greet the distinguished guest. The words are full of excitement and joy. He really couldn't imagine that in the case of his internal and external difficulties, Huaxia would still vigorously support him.

"We will always be friends, since Mr. Xu and Mr. Vittorio Cuniberti met in 1889, we have been friends for 30 years, we have come to this day together, and in the future, we will embrace a brighter tomorrow together!" Lin Yongsheng said with a smile.

"There is no need for so many politeness between true friends, I hope that Your Excellency can introduce the current situation, and then I will first talk about the help that Huaxia can provide at present...... Let's work together on countermeasures. How is it? "Lim has always liked to be straightforward when discussing issues.

"The situation is very bad, the recession of the domestic economy has directly led to the continuous rise of unemployment, the decline of various welfare and social security, the growing dissatisfaction of the people in the country with the government, and the resurgence of the Black Shirts under the operation of some people with ulterior motives, especially in the north, close to Austria-Hungary. However, it will not be a big deal in the short term, although the impact on Deao is relatively small. But apparently they do not have the strength to intervene directly in a powerful country. We still have time. Tycho introduced the situation in Italy and handed a document to Lin Yongsheng ..........

"I heard that the Navy's military spending has also been cut, and everything from equipment procurement and maintenance to personnel salaries has been greatly affected?" Lin Yongsheng asked.

"That's for sure, the salary has come down a bit. However, the situation in the Navy is relatively stable. After all, there are so many unemployed people now, and even those who have reached the retirement age do not want to leave, and there is at least a bowl of rice in the Navy. The middle and high-level people have their own industries, and they don't expect this salary. Tycho laughed to himself. The biggest problem is the development and procurement of new equipment, especially aircraft. We still have stocks of various parts for battleships or something, and naval aviation is at a critical stage of construction. Our foundation is thin. There is a lot of pressure to develop and procurement. ”

"Is there anything going on over there?" Lin Yongsheng continued to ask.

"The construction of German bases in the Mediterranean has also slowed down, and it is clear that the financial crisis has affected them as well. Although the Austro-Hungarian navy has developed to a certain extent, it is not yet able to confront us because of its poor foundation and short time. However, there was also an increasing naval exchange between the Germans and Austria-Hungary. Now there was a permanent German fleet in the Adriatic. And it is reported. German planes often travel between Germany and Austria on a large scale. Not sure what they are training. If we talk about the air force, Italy is certainly inferior to Germany and Austria, not to mention that the air force may not all listen to us, and in the end it is our naval aviation that can be relied on. Tycho said helplessly..........

"It's not good." Lin Yongsheng opened his mouth and spit out these words.

"Are you trying to persuade me to retreat from the rapids?" Tycho smiled wryly. "Or when the situation is out of control, consider taking the fleet away?" Tycho shifted his words. And the second half of the sentence scared Lin Yongsheng! Some words can be understood and unspeakable, although in many deductions, Huaxia believes that as long as Germany itself is not brainless. (For example, if you missed this financial crisis or couldn't make up your mind.) Italy had little chance of escaping the ascension. After all, the difference in strength between the two sides is too big, so Xu Jie's idea back then was just to drag on for as long as he could, and to pull some over. And Xu Jie naturally wouldn't let Lin Yongsheng tell Tycho this conclusion now. After all, these words are too demoralizing and too early. …。

Lin Yongsheng didn't expect that Tycho was also aware of the severity of the situation at the same time, and he didn't expect that the other party would admit this result so frankly. If you know that there is no point in resisting, then what is the point of fighting? Lin Yongsheng even began to wonder if Tycho was planning to abandon his original position. If so, it's bad! Thinking of this, Lin Yongsheng's face changed slightly.

"Italy is different from China. Or rather, unlike any first-class power. He was incapable of changing the world on his own, long before the unification of Italy. Prime Minister Cavour has said that Italy must follow the trend in order to reap the benefits of international change. So we bet that we beat the Austrians by the French. Later, together with Germany and Austria, he defeated the French. We were lucky because we got both big bets right. Tycho's face was as usual, as if he was saying something unrelated.........

"But when you gamble, you have to win and lose...... We often need to think about what to do if we lose a bet? We are not like other countries, if we lose, we have a second chance to get up, but Italy can't, so we must not lose a war completely. Therefore, we have a back hand in everything we do. I can tell you unequivocally that if the Allies were in a desperate situation in the First World War, there would be a turmoil in Italy before the situation became clear, and all those who had participated in and supported the war against the Entente would be purged. Then we would turn around and declare war on Germany and Austria, so that we could minimize our losses, a plan that had been drawn up long before we went to war, but I was lucky that we got it right again, and I became a hero rather than a war criminal. Tycho said with a smile and a sip of his coffee.

"It's kind of like betting on both sides." Lin Yongsheng pondered carefully and said. "Regardless of the outcome. Italy doesn't lose much, a country can do that, the situation is not in favor of changing a group of leaders, and then switching to a new policy, although it is a little cruel for some people, but it is good for the country, I can understand it. ”。 …。

"This time is the same, in fact, there is a disagreement in Italian politics about whether to continue to be a member of the Allies, but before that the centrists prevailed, and with the change of the situation now, the pro-German-Austrian faction began to stir again, they thought that together with the Allies would get more benefits, of course, the guy named Mussolini was not a faction, it was a complete puppet. In order to ensure that no matter who wins or loses in the future, Italy will not lose too badly, and some people and I have specifically considered this issue. And then come up with a solution, can you guess? Tycho asked.

"In the current situation. Since Italy was unable to organize Germany and Austria, it was inevitable to establish a pro-German and Austrian government, but in line with the principle of betting on both sides, the new government would defect to the Allies, and then a group of people would have to defect to the Entente and China. If I'm not mistaken, you and your fleet will choose Huaxia, and possibly even form a government in exile, and if the Allies win in the end, then you are doomed to be traitors, and if Huaxia and the Entente win, then your government-in-exile can also provide refuge for Italy as the victor. Is that so? Lin Yongsheng was not slow to react, and obviously guessed the other party's thoughts ..........

"It can be understood in this way, precisely because our high-level is also in confusion, and now it is true that the Allies have the advantage, but in terms of overall strength, it must be that China and the Entente are stronger together! So this time we're still betting on both sides, that the people who lean toward the Allies will form a government, and that we will play the role of exiles. In any case, we will not lose too badly. Tycho said with some smugness. …。

"It's a great idea, but there is a gap between the idea and the reality. Because I feel that Germany does not want an ally, but a slave! According to our information, Germany does not seem to be interested in the pro-Allied forces within your country, and they are still trying to prop up a puppet who is completely subordinate to Germany, and will give everything Italian to the Germans in exchange for personal glory and wealth. They were real traitors, in every sense of the word, because without the bayonets of the Germans, perhaps overnight they would have been dragged out of the mansion and shot. Lin Yongsheng showed a regretful expression.

"So you're trying to say that this two-headed bet can't be realized? I admit it. That's why I'm talking to you about these things. Tycho was slightly embarrassed and said, "Anyway...... Italy will not be a puppet! Neither the Central Powers, nor the Entente Powers, nor China, could be the masters of Italy! We can be friends, but we must never be slaves! ”。 …。

"So we figured out that we would move everything we could, so that the Allies would not get anything! Of course, this is only my and part of the idea, there are always some people who have illusions about Germany and Austria. We don't care about it. So. I think now we can talk openly and honestly, what should we do if things really get out of hand? At least how the Italian Navy rushed out of the encirclement of the Allies! Tycho said bluntly.

"We're going to move everything, like gold reserves, some important equipment and people, and our families. Mussolini was a demon and he would not spare those innocent. And the placement of these people and the security of the Italian national assets are our primary concerns, but you know, direct guarantees from country to country in the world are not very reliable. Because powerful countries often don't care about law or morality. I think Huaxia will comply, but some companions don't think so. The other thing is how we get out of here, and before we leave, I want to kill a few more blackshirts. Tycho said.

"It seems that you still have a little luck in the future." Lin Yongsheng shook his head and said.

"After all, no one wants to leave their homeland unless they have to." Tycho said seriously..........

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