Chapter 101, Cut Hu?
On August 6, 1916, the Allied forces of Britain, France and Paul successfully landed on 6 Civitavecchia. More than 70,000 Italian defenders and more than 80,000 reinforcements from Rome were defeated by the coalition forces, and the whole country of Italy was shaken! &1t;/p>
Vittorio Emanuele III hurriedly called an emergency military council, and the fall of Civitavecchia meant Rome was no longer safe. &1t;/p>
The Allied armies can continue to flow from Civitavecchiardon 6, to the south to attack Rome, and to the northeast to cut off Italy's north-south line of communication. The Kingdom of Italy has reached the most dangerous moment. &1t;/p>
Undoubtedly, the meeting started with a heated argument. The Lord Peace faction took the lead in starting the trouble, accusing the main war faction of deliberately provoking a war; the main war faction was not to be outdone, Nima is the enemy who pulled us into the war, how can we blame us? &1t;/p>
In fact, neither the main war faction nor the main peace faction wants the war to continue. Judging from the current situation, the Kingdom of Italy can no longer fight! &1t;/p>
But they don't know how to end the war. Now the Allies and the Allies have the same national flags. The Allies still have a slight upper hand on the Western Front, and they have an absolute advantage on the Eastern Front. It seems that the chances of winning are greater. &1t;/p>
It is a pity that only in the Mediterranean battlefield, the younger brothers of several allied countries in the Near East will destroy the country, and the country will be destroyed soon, and the Italians are left alone in the Mediterranean! &1t;/p>
Judging from the current situation, it is really possible for the Allies to divide the Kingdom of Italy into two. If the war continues, it is not known whether the Allies will be victorious. Anyway, it is impossible for the Kingdom of Italy to win! &1t;/p>
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Vittorio Emanuele III sneered and said: "The enemy has come under our noses, how long will you be arguing? Do you have to wait until you enter the enemy's prisoner of war camp before you can shut up? ”&1t;/p>
The voice did not fall,
Everyone has quieted down, and there is a blushing and embarrassed expression on their faces. No one knows what they really think deep in their hearts. &1t;/p>
Seeing the performance of everyone's interest, Vito Emanuele III seemed satisfied, and said: "What should we do now? What plans does the military have to drive the enemy into the sea? What plans does the government have? Can the situation be prevented from getting worse?"&1t;/p>
It sounds like a language disorder, but it is actually a pun, and it seems to contain different meanings. This is the current contradictory state of mind of Vittorio Emanuele III. &1t;/p>
If you want to continue fighting, first drive the Allied troops into the sea! Otherwise, we must find a way to end the war, after all, the Kingdom of Italy can no longer hold it. &1t;/p>
The 6th Army Minister smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, now the enemy is very close to Rome, even if we have dispatched troops to block the road, they will still be under Rome for a week at most!&1t;/p>
Our main troops are all facing the French on the Western Front. Most of the domestic troops are temporarily mobilized with limited combat effectiveness. I am afraid that they will not be able to fight the enemy in a short time! ”&1t;/p>
Everyone knows what the 6th Army Minister said, and the actual situation may even be more serious than this. &1t;/p>
Originally, according to the plan of the military, these 150,000 troops would be able to withstand the Allied troops for at least half a month by relying on the fortifications. Go to sea! &1t;/p>
It is a pity that the plan could not keep up with the changes. Because the Italian defenders collapsed too quickly, the original plan would definitely not work. At the same time, it also lowered everyone's confidence in the combat effectiveness of the Italian army. &1t;/p>
In fact, if it is compared to the combat effectiveness of individual soldiers, the Italians are really not weak. It's a pity that once the army is formed, the situation will change. It seems that Italians are inherently unrestrained and always like to do things that break the rules. &1t;/p>
If it was in ancient times, it didn't matter. In the age of cold weapons, it was all hand-to-hand combat as long as it was brave enough, and the discipline requirements were not very high! &1t;/p>
But in modern times, with the advent of the era of hot weapons, the role of individuals in war is getting lower and lower, and collective cooperation is king. Obviously, this mode of modern warfare is not suitable for Italians! &1t;/p>
Therefore, Italians often resist joining the army, not that they are unpatriotic and unwilling to fight to defend the country, mainly because they cannot stand the constraints of the army! &1t;/p>
Knowing is knowing, but it is difficult to change this situation. Without decades of hard work, there will be no results at all. &1t;/p>
Hearing his words, Vitoo Emanuele III was very unhappy, which undoubtedly told him that the military was not sure of defeating the enemy, or that the military believed that it was difficult to win with the existing forces. &1t;/p>
Vito Emanuele III was still very calculating, without showing any expression, he said lightly: "Continue!"&1t;/p>
The 6th Army Minister had to bite the bullet and said: "For security reasons, the military recommends that the government make preparations for moving the capital!"&1t;/p>
After speaking, he seemed to relax, but the others were fried, how could it be possible to give up Rome? &1t;/p>
Don't think that the collapse of the cabinet is only the patent of the French. The Italians are not too conceited in this regard. As long as the government dares to give up Rome, everyone will be ready to die! &1t;/p>
The Minister of State immediately objected: "No, we absolutely cannot move the capital now. We all know the domestic situation. The people are already very dissatisfied with us for continuing this war. Once Rome is abandoned, the consequences will be absolutely catastrophic!" &1t;/ p>
Since the start of the war, the casualties of the Kingdom of Italy have exceeded one million, and nearly three layers of them are civilians. Most of the coastal cities in Italy have been attacked by the navy of the Allied Powers, and people have long been panicked. &1t;/p>
If a civil justice investigation is conducted now, it is easy to draw a conclusion that the people need peace! &1t;/p>
Don't think that when the war starts, the Allied countries will not be able to continue to do things in Italy, at least they have not stopped by spreading leaflets from the plane. &1t;/p>
Naturally, the propaganda in this is indispensable, and at first glance it seems that the Allies are going to end at any time. &1t;/p>
And also very generously stated that as long as the Italian people withdraw from the war, the Allied countries will not blame the past... Obviously this is deceiving the Italian people, but some people believe it. &1t;/p>
Many people believed that the Allies were about to be defeated, and that Italy could not be buried with the Allies, and ending the war immediately was the right way. &1t;/p>
The reason for them to believe is simple, the food on the table does not deceive people, and this is the best proof. &1t;/p>
Strict food rationing is absolutely disastrous for Italians who love food, and their standard of living could not be so low if the Allies were not dying! &1t;/p>
One week per adult can get: 28oo grams of brown bread, 7oo grams of meat, 2oo grams of butter or edible fat, 2 liters of milk, 120 grams of jam or honey, 100 grams of potato flour, 750 grams of vegetables, 3 boxes of cigarettes, chocolate Candy 3o grams. &1t;/p>
On the surface, this standard is not low, and it is enough for everyone to fill their stomachs. In fact, by the end of 1915, this standard could no longer be implemented. &1t;/p>
Now the situation is even worse. Most people can only receive half of the standard food. In order to survive, everyone has to find a way to buy food at high prices on the black market. &1t;/p>
I can't get enough to eat, and no matter how high the patriotic enthusiasm is, it has been extinguished by reality. Even many radical youths began to reflect, but instead of reflecting on the war, they questioned the Italian system! &1t;/p>
Why can't ordinary people have enough to eat, but the dignitaries and nobles are still dressed in fine clothes and jade? If there is no food, why is there a black market? &1t;/p>
The fire of revolution has begun to spread in Italy, not only Italy, but other countries participating in the war have been affected more or less, but everyone has used their own means to suppress it. &1t;/p>
Italy is no exception. Although the contradictions have been suppressed, as long as a spark can explode immediately, there is no doubt that as long as Rome is abandoned, it is no longer an ordinary spark, which is equivalent to setting a fire. &1t;/p>
It's not bad to be down, but if it's not good, it's a direct revolution, and that's a big trouble! &1t;/p>
Xiang also said righteously: "Rome is our capital and the backbone of the Italians. As long as the Italians are not dead, Rome must not fall into the hands of the enemy!"&1t;/p>
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At this time, a servant walked in and handed a small note in front of Vittorio Emanuele III, which read: The visit of the British emissary is a matter of life and death for the Kingdom of Italy. One hundred thousand urgent! &1t;/p>
Vittorio Emanuele III's face sank, and now the secret meeting is going on, and the British have come to the door. This is definitely not a coincidence! There is no doubt that someone has leaked the news, and people are participating in these officials! &1t;/p>
After pondering for a while, Vittorio Emanuele III still acted on the spot, but instead glared at the waiter fiercely, pretending to be smart! &1t;/p>
We are all human beings, and it is impossible to keep secrets. &1t;/p>
Vittorio Emanuele III held up the note, and then pretended to be calm and said: "Look at all! Just now the British emissary came, and he claimed to have brought a news about the life and death of the Kingdom of Italy, What do you think?"&1t;/p>
Everyone's faces changed drastically. Although many people had contact with the Allied countries in private, they were all secrets. Everyone was still a warring country. &1t;/p>
The Minister of Foreign Affairs said hesitantly, "Your Majesty, let's see this emissary first, and listen to what he has to say!"&1t;/p>
Vittorio Emanuele III nodded and said with a sneer: "Okay, please come in, Mr. Special Envoy, let us hear what kind of news he has brought, which is actually related to the life and death of the Kingdom of Italy. !”&1t;/p>
"Yes!" The attendant, who knew that he had done something wrong, replied immediately, and left the hall as quickly as possible. &1t;/p>
Within a few minutes, a man in his fifties or sixties walked in gracefully and bowed to Vittorio Emanuele III. &1t;/p>
Then he said: "Everyone is an old friend, why don't you welcome me? Or is it that I am so annoying that you can't avoid it?"&1t;/p>
Everyone's face was very embarrassed, and they didn't know how to answer. They thought that everyone is still a warring country, how can I welcome you? Aren't you afraid to wear the hat of collaborating with the enemy? &1t;/p>
Xiang sneered and said: "Mr. Gilmour, haven't you returned to China? Why did it appear again? Forget this issue and deal with it later. Now you have something to say. From our current position, there is really no such thing. Way to welcome your old friend!"&1t;/p>
Gilmour smiled slightly and said, "Well, I came here today to bring the friendship of the British Empire, for the peace of the two countries!"&1t;/p>
Everyone rolled their eyes in unison. When did the British Empire have such a deep friendship with Italy, why don't I know? &1t;/p>
Xiang sarcastically said: "Oh, so the British Empire wants to end the war with the Allies, there is no problem, we absolutely welcome it!"&1t;/p>
Gilmour shook his head and said very calmly: "Just now, the Allied Powers, Britain, France, and the Three Kingdoms have decided to adjust their strategic focus, ending the Mediterranean battlefield first. In the next two months, the Kingdom of Italy will face an attack by two million Allied troops!&1t;/ p>
Is this news I brought very sincere? Not sure how your country is going to deal with it? ”&1t;/p>
The Minister of the Italian 6th Army shook his head and said decisively: "This is impossible! Within two months, you will not be able to draw so many troops, unless you dare to transfer troops from the Western Front!&1t;/p>
But the French will never agree. Once the troops are drawn from the Western Front, the Germans will attack, unless they don't want Paris! ”&1t;/p>
Gilmour smiled slightly. He knew that just a piece of news would definitely not scare the Italians, and he had to come up with practical evidence! &1t;/p>
"With a mere two million troops, we don't need the Allies to do their best, and we don't need to draw troops from the battlefield on the Western Front!&1t;/p>
Maybe you don't know, the war in Asia Minor is about to end, the Bulgarian army has surrounded Ankara, and the Ottoman Empire is about to end! &1t;/p>
Now they have invested more than 2.6 million troops on the Ottoman battlefield, and when the Ottoman Empire is over, they will at least send one million troops into the Italian battlefield! &1t;/p>
The British Empire will also transfer 500,000 troops from the country to join the Italian battlefield, and now there are enough troops on the Western Front, and the aid of the later Allied countries will directly join the Italian battlefield, and not many are only twenty every month. Multiple divisions! &1t;/p>
I wonder if your country can stop it? Perhaps you are still counting on German reinforcements, but I advise you not to have your hopes up! &1t;/p>
No matter how weak the Russians are, they can still hold the Germans for a few months! We will also attack on the Western Front to contain their forces! ”&1t;/p>
The faces of the people changed greatly, and the Minister of the Italian 6th Army retorted: "Mr. Gilmour is joking, if the battles were all based on numbers, the Allies would have already lost, so why wait until now?&1t;/p>
The real main force of Bulgaria's investment in the Ottoman Empire is only more than 700,000, and the rest are colonial troops. They also need to stabilize the place and support the Russians. Now they can draw up to 100,000 to 200,000 main troops! &1t;/p>
Your country's human resources are not unlimited. You must give priority to the navy, shipping, and industrial production. This army of 500,000 people is also dominated by colonial troops! &1t;/p>
Perhaps the total strength of the Allied Powers can reach 2 million, but the real main force is only 300,000 to 400,000, and the remaining more than 1 million colonial troops can have some combat effectiveness? ”&1t;/p>
Gilmour smiled and did not refute, just rolled his eyes, and the meaning was very clear, that is, he did not despise the combat effectiveness of the Italian army! &1t;/p>
It is indeed impossible for the Allied countries to mobilize two million main troops, and even the cannon fodder troops will not be able to make up within two months. &1t;/p>
Even if the Ottoman Empire is over, local wars will continue to exist. Bulgaria is bound to invest a lot of troops to stabilize the place. Even if there are rich troops, they must first support the Russians on the eastern front. The army that can be invested in the Italian peninsula is absolutely impossible. would be too much! &1t;/p>
The British Empire is similar. If the financial expense of conscripting a large number of troops in the country is too large, and it is easy to cause social unrest, they can only use the colonial troops to make up. &1t;/p>
However, even if it is deleted and deleted, the Allied countries can still do it if they can make up a million army mainly from colonial troops! &1t;/p>
As for combat power, it depends on who you are compared with. If you deal with the Germans, you can really only give it away, and in many cases, it may cause chaos; if you deal with the Italians, the result is difficult to say! &1t;/p>
Although Gilmour did not answer directly, his expression still hurt everyone, and he was completely contempt for the combat effectiveness of the Italian army! &1t;/p>
It's a pity that everyone wanted to refute, but they couldn't come up with favorable evidence. The start of the war is the history of the Italian army's defeat. &1t;/p>
I can't find a reason for this. The powers only look at the results and don't ask about the process. If they want to explain, they will only laugh and be generous! &1t;/p>
Vittorio Emanuele III said coldly: "Well, we know, if there is nothing else now, take Count Guillermo down to rest!"&1t;/p>
Gilmour showed a triumphant smile. He knew that the Italians hesitated, and left without saying anything. &1t;/p>
Vittorio Emanuele III's face became more and more embarrassing. The British did not take him seriously at all. Coercion and temptation always have to come up with benefits? &1t;/p>
Now it's a threat when they come up, and they don't even mention their interests when they're finished. How can they change jobs if there's no benefit? &1t;/p>
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