Chapter 112

"Proposal? What proposal? What proposal would make me abandon Italy's interests in Austria? " Mussolini stares at akado, grabs the document on the desk with a puzzled face, and reads it carefully.

The content of the document is rich. There are many conditions given by Germany that make Mussolini very interested. For example, Germany will recognize Italy's privileges in Ethiopia and help Italy control African colonies when necessary. Once one of Germany or Italy controls the Suez Canal, the other will recognize the control and allow the other to use it free of charge.

The key point is that in another document, the Soviet Union has recognized Germany's control over Austria, Czechoslovakia and other regions, and has exercised restraint and forbearance over this control. Although it is not known what measures Germany has used to force the Soviet forces to withdraw from this region, this document also reflects Germany's long-term planning from one side.

Since Germany has been preparing for a long time, it can be said that Germany is well prepared for this issue, while France, Britain, Italy and the United States can only deal with it passively. There is no need to judge which is better or which is worse. At least this time, it seems that Italy can not change anything.

When he saw the third document, Mussolini was a little shocked and numb. In order to stir up Germany's ambition to move eastward, the British government unilaterally admitted Germany's control over Austria and the Sudeten region of Czechoslovakia, on the condition that there was only a "notary fee" that was optional.

Now, in addition to Germany bargaining with the Ziegfeld line on the French border, only Italy and the United States, two world powers, have a say in Germany's eastward ambitions. Mussolini now wants to know whether Germany is also starting to deal with the United States of America on the other side of the ocean.

"Don't think about it. I've sent my personal envoy to the United States to meet President Roosevelt who just took over a mess." Acardo seemed to see through Mussolini's mind at a glance and said directly: "if nothing else had happened, negotiations would have started by now."

"The United States will not sit by and watch the rise of a once powerful and hostile country." Mussolini frowned and said, "don't forget that the United States once killed a lot of people in Germany."

Akkado laughed, then retorted leisurely: "you forget that the United States is not a party to the Versailles agreement, and it is not even an enemy to Germany. Believe me, I will not consider the foolish act of fighting with the United States in the next 30 years at least... Then, what reason do you think the United States has to refuse my cake?"

"What kind of cake?" Mussolini asked at once

"An alliance against the real enemy!" Akado replied with a smile.

"The real enemy? You mean *

Akado pointed to the pile of documents: "you'd better read it carefully. If I were you, it would be a good deal to exchange non-existent interests for real things."

Mussolini frowned and turned to the end of the pile of documents. An independent original bill was lying there quietly, with "international agreement on international trade and industry" on the cover. Mussolini's eyes brightened, and then he flipped through the contents.

The agreement consists of three main texts, subsidiary protocols and confidential attachments. The main contents are very simple: first, the Contracting States make an agreement to exchange information on the activities of the Communist International, and cooperate closely to reach an agreement and take necessary preventive measures; Second, take preventive measures against "third countries threatened by the Communist International" or jointly invite them to join this Agreement; Third, a standing committee should be set up to deal with matters.

The following secret annex stipulates: first, when one Contracting Party is attacked or threatened by the Soviet Union, the other party shall not take any action in favor of the Soviet Union and immediately discuss measures to "protect the common interests"; Second, no political treaty contrary to the spirit of this Agreement shall be concluded with the Soviet Union without the consent of both parties.

At the back of this document is a photo of the signed document. This is a secret "international agreement on * industry" signed by Germany and Japan, on which both sides have signed and printed, and officially entered into force.

"Look Akkado said with a smile: "you have to guarantee, I give you a guarantee, you have to be safe, I provide security, I have made my own efforts for peace with sincerity, now all the rest depends on your decision of the" leader. "

"You're going to take the prime minister and the President alone, aren't you?" Mussolini was silent for a long time, and suddenly a question that seemed unimportant appeared.

However, acardo understood Mussolini's voice over, so he nodded and replied: "I can ensure that this document and these secret agreements are fully implemented. I can even exclude the special envoy from going to Italy to negotiate and sign a complete treaty between the two countries."

"If the United States finally gives up, then Italy will also remain neutral." Mussolini pushed the matter to others, but looked at the documents again.

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A luxury Mercedes Benz car stops in front of a gorgeous iron gate. Two servants in formal clothes gracefully push the iron gate open. The car starts again and slowly drives to the grand castle in the courtyard.

At the main entrance of the castle, the car slowed down again. A housekeeper who looked like 50 years old came forward and helped to open the door while the car stopped. The woman who stepped out of the car let everyone in the room take a breath. It seems that all the beauty in the world is merged in that face. This woman uses her existence to explain the true meaning of the word "Qing Guo Qing Cheng". Just by virtue of beauty, she overwhelms more than a dozen businessmen and officials in front of her“ Miss Mercedes, it's been a hard journey. Inside, please The housekeeper bent down and whispered“ Sorry to have kept you waiting Mercedes walked into the room with a smile and nodded to the crowd waiting for her: "I decided to inspect the preservation of Ford's equipment. After all, purchasing Ford Motor Company is one of my purposes."“ Miss Mercedes, the white orchid group, or the gentleman from Germany, will really help the United States out of its predicament? " The old man, who thought he was on crutches, asked softly as he accompanied Mercedes to the house“ Of course, if the United States helps Germany win the territorial dispute, it will support Germany's tough attitude on the international * issue. So the white orchid group will help create at least 300000 jobs in the United States. " Mercedes said with a smile. It seemed that the temperature in the room was much higher. Some young officials and businessmen began to tear their neckties and swallow a mouthful of saliva. The old man nodded: "there is no doubt that the United States has always supported all countries on the issue of international trade. Moreover, the United States did not participate in the Versailles contract after the war, which is enough to prove our sincerity to Germany. " With that, the party had come to the hall of the castle. Mercedes found a sofa at random and sat down. The old man also gave a random order to drink. So those who had identity or strong identity found a place to sit down, and the rest stood around in groups of three or five. Without waiting for Mercedes to speak, the old man said, "but President Roosevelt and some guys in Congress are very uneasy about Germany's territorial claims. They hope that I can help persuade that gentleman to give up his excessive demands, and the United States will make appropriate compensation. Wouldn't it be better for everyone to be happy?"“ In my fiance's eyes, there is no compromise. The Morgan family. " Mercedes's eyes drooped: "I believe you are very clear about what we need most. I also believe that you have the ability to persuade the respected President Roosevelt and make Congress change its mind."“ What are the benefits? " Old Morgan asked casually“ 30% of Coca Cola. " Mercedes said with a smile. But no one noticed, her hands gently pinched together. Only she knew that her palm was full of sweat. It's not easy to negotiate with the leader of the Morgan consortium. After waiting for about a minute, when Mercedes was ready to call out 50% of the shares, the other side spoke first“ It's a deal Old Morgan had a successful smile on his face: "young man, your determination is very good. If you are not a little flustered, you may even save 30% of the shares."“ My fiance said, "it's better to make a friend of the Morgan family." Mercedes stood up, but did not stretch out a hand full of sweat: "I wait for the good news from the Morgan family."... " Out of the castle, on the car, Mercedes looked at the scenery outside the window, gently ordered the driver: "send a telegram to acardo, that I failed, did not complete the plan as scheduled, lost 30% of the shares of Coca Cola company."“ Miss, is the other party so difficult to deal with? " The driver asked as he drove“ He's more powerful than I expected, or he doesn't have a unique vision of the world situation, but he's much more powerful than me in business. " Mercedes sighed and said, "my father trained me to do business, and I think I know business theory very well, but in the end I belittled the God of business." However, akkado, who was far away in Berlin, laughed when he saw the telegram from Mercedes: "it's my fiancee. Isn't the 30% shares of Coca Cola much cheaper than those in Austria and sudetede, Czechoslovakia?" There was another sentence that he held in his heart, and no one heard it: once there was a war, those would not be taken away!