In the German Embassy late at night, Prime Minister Bismarck still had not rested because Weizsäcker had brought back news.
"You said that the Italians promised the Austrians to support their annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina?"
"Yes, Prime Minister, this is what our country heard from our Austrian friends. Five days ago, the Italian ambassador paid a visit to Joseph I, and then the Austro-Hungarian emperor summoned his ministers and declared that Italy supports Austria-Hungary's war on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Direct annexation. With the exception of Hungarian Prime Minister Tisza Kalman, everyone else supports Austria-Hungary converting Bosnia and Herzegovina from trusteeship to direct administration at an appropriate time in the future.”
The news Weizsäcker brought was so shocking that even after he finished speaking, Prime Minister Bismarck was still mumbling the words. "It turns out it's Bosnia and Herzegovina. No wonder the Austrians are so interested."
The full name of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which attracted the attention of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was Bosnia and Herzegovina. This region was a diplomatic achievement obtained by the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the Berlin Congress in 1878.
Since various countries were dissatisfied with Russia's results in the Tenth Russo-Turkish War, a meeting was held in Berlin to negotiate among all parties. The main purpose of the meeting was to modify the terms of the Treaty of San Stefano (this was the defeat clause signed by the Ottomans) so that Turkey could retain Constantinople. This move prevents Russia from expanding into the Balkans and rushing out of the Black Sea after defeating Turkey.
As compensation for Austria-Hungary's great efforts, and perhaps with some other intentions, the countries at the meeting handed over Bosnia and Herzegovina to its custody.
During the time when Bosnia and Herzegovina was in charge, Austria-Hungary had always wanted to turn it into its own territory, because this would allow Austria-Hungary to significantly increase its power in the Balkans and at the same time seize the opportunity.
Of course, the Italians are not fuel-efficient, so how could Austria and Hungary get such a big advantage for nothing. For this reason, Austria-Hungary also gave Italy a promise, that is, when Italy goes to war with the Ottomans, Austria-Hungary must unswervingly support itself.
It is really amazing that two original enemies have become friendly due to the trend of common interests.
However, this was a bit troublesome for Bismarck, because it was completely a combination of interests, and to break up their alliance, Germany needed to show greater interests.
Is this true?
Yes, but Bismarck did not intend to do so, because it would not be worth the gain. A qualified politician can weigh the pros and cons and cannot let emotions control his mind.
How could Bismarck, as a top politician, not be clear about this? He was careless before and didn't expect that the Italians would dare to play this trick.
Bismarck, who had returned to his normal state, then said to Weizsäcker. "Thank you for your hard work, I was careless this time."
Upon hearing the Prime Minister's words, Weizsäcker, as Foreign Minister, immediately realized that the Prime Minister was already aware of his own problems in the face of two allies joining forces.
"It doesn't matter. We didn't think carefully this time. It won't be so easy next time."
The German delegation is reviewing its mistakes, and in the Italian Embassy, the Italian representative, His Excellency Bacona, is also sending a telegram back to the country regarding today's negotiations. Although the wine from Count Carnoki's family was extremely charming, he would not forget the king's request.
Yes, Carlo, as king, has returned to his country, but because he attaches great importance to negotiations, he requires the Foreign Secretary to inform him of the developments on the German side in a timely manner.
After a while, the embassy telegraph operator took off his earphones and informed him that the telegram had been sent back to the country. With a satisfied smile, Bacona returned to his residence.
On a new day, His Excellency Bismarck, who was feeling unwell, finally recovered, so the negotiations continued.
This time the negotiations were different from yesterday. The German representatives were extremely active.
"This is not possible at all. If it is according to your requirements, then how can our German interests be preserved?"
"Hostile countries must be declared war before both parties declare war. Before that, we will never recognize the labeling of countries that have not declared war as hostile countries, even if it means issuing an ultimatum."
"You label a country with a population of more than two million as a big country. Isn't this too childish? Such a country can only be considered a small country at best, and the whole of Europe is a big country. It is completely unreasonable."
Well, the high-spirited German representatives and the Italian and Austrian negotiators were engaged in a fierce war of words.
The main negotiators of the three parties sat aside and watched the people below making as much noise as a vegetable market. They all said nothing, just sat here and watched.
This is unreasonable, very unreasonable.
In fact, Italy and Austria have already guessed something, otherwise they would not have been working here with Prime Minister Bismarck.
But perhaps because of his age, Bismarck was not as able to sit as the other two. He stood up, patted his butt and said to the two of them. "I'm tired of sitting, why don't I go out and take a few steps."
Bismarck's words immediately cheered up the two of them, and they both realized that they were about to enter a critical moment.
"Very willing to."
"It's an honour."
So after leaving a bunch of people, only three people were left.
This is very inappropriate
In the German Embassy late at night, Prime Minister Bismarck still had not rested because Weizsäcker had brought back news. "You said that the Italians promised the Austrians to support their annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina?"
"Yes, Prime Minister, this is what our country heard from our Austrian friends. Five days ago, the Italian ambassador paid a visit to Joseph I, and then the Austro-Hungarian emperor summoned his ministers and declared that Italy supported Austria-Hungary's war on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Direct annexation. With the exception of Hungarian Prime Minister Tisza Kalman, everyone else supports Austria-Hungary converting Bosnia and Herzegovina from trusteeship to direct administration at an appropriate time in the future.”
The news Weizsäcker brought was so shocking that even after he finished speaking, Prime Minister Bismarck was still mumbling the words. "It turns out it's Bosnia and Herzegovina. No wonder the Austrians are so interested."
The full name of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which attracted the attention of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was Bosnia and Herzegovina. This region was a diplomatic achievement obtained by the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the Berlin Congress in 1878.
Since various countries were dissatisfied with Russia's results in the Tenth Russo-Turkish War, a meeting was held in Berlin to negotiate among all parties. The main purpose of the meeting was to modify the terms of the Treaty of San Stefano (this was the defeat clause signed by the Ottomans) so that Turkey could retain Constantinople. This move prevents Russia from expanding into the Balkans and rushing out of the Black Sea after defeating Turkey.
As compensation for Austria-Hungary's great efforts, and perhaps with some other intentions, the countries at the meeting handed over Bosnia and Herzegovina to its custody.
During the time when Bosnia and Herzegovina was in charge, Austria-Hungary had always wanted to turn it into its own territory, because this would allow Austria-Hungary to significantly increase its power in the Balkans and at the same time seize the opportunity.
Bismarck, who had returned to his normal state, then said to Weizsäcker. "Thank you for your trouble, I was careless this time." Upon hearing the Prime Minister's words, Weizsäcker, the Foreign Minister, immediately realized that the Prime Minister was already aware of his own problems in the face of the two allies joining forces.
"It doesn't matter. We didn't think carefully this time. It won't be so easy next time."
The German delegation is reviewing its mistakes, and in the Italian Embassy, the Italian representative, His Excellency Bacona, is also sending a telegram back to the country regarding today's negotiations. Although the wine from Count Carnoki's family was extremely charming, he would not forget the king's request.
