Romanian Eagle

In the face of the conditions given by Edel, Mussolini and Ciano finally became excited.

There is no way, although this also takes risks, but it seems to the two that Italy and Romania need Britain and France to be restrained by Germany, and it is not without a chance.

And Mussolini was obsessed with the new Roman Empire. Trying to restore himself as powerful as ancient Rome, he saw this as an opportunity. However, the division of power in the future is the focus.

He looked at the location of Greece on the map and asked. "So what about Greece in the future?"

Edel pointed to the map and said. "I think the Ionian Islands and the Epirus region, plus the Eastern Thessaly region, should be the territory of the Kingdom of Albania. As for our country, Greek Macedonia and the Western Thessaly region, as well as the islands in the Sea of ​​Love. will be owned by our country."

Mussolini froze when he saw the area where Edel had drawn. "Your Majesty Eder, it is not good to assign Crete to Romania as well."

That's right, Mussolini had no problem with Eder's restoration of Greek territory to independence in 1830, not even with two less dependent islands than at independence (Cyclades and Northern Sporades). Islands, the two islands consolidate the love sea shipping channel).

But, however, Crete is very important to Italy. The island is large enough (the first island in Greece, with an area of ​​8,236 square kilometers) and its location is extremely important. It guards the exit of the Love Sea and is only more than 300 kilometers away from Tobruk in Africa. Deploying military forces on the island can pose a threat to the Eastern Mediterranean.

So it is clear that Italy is not going to make concessions here.

Ciano also spoke. "Your Majesty Edel, Crete is also very important to our country, and I think it is necessary to be cautious about the ownership of the island."

It is clear that Italy wants to take part of the territory from Crete.

Why is it part of it?

Open the map and you know that if Italy gets the island completely, it can completely block the love sea, which will drive Romania crazy.

In the face of Italy's request for Crete, Eder immediately refused. "You already have Rhodes. Wouldn't it be too much to ask for Crete?"

Near the Rhode Island Turkey mentioned by Edel, the Karasos Strait is the main shipping channel of the Love Sea, and it is also the main shipping route from Syria and Lebanon to the Black Sea.

The retort that Edel's words drew was said by Ciano, the Italian foreign minister. "But Crete is also very important to our country and can help our country to ensure a restraint on the British army in Egypt."

What I'm afraid of is that you form a restraint on Egypt.

Facing Ziano's words, Edel said it in a very serious tone. "As for Crete, our country does not intend to share it with others, at most compensation for Yugoslavia."

When the topic of Edel came to Yugoslavia, the two immediately became more serious. I saw Mussolini asked. "So how is your country going to compensate our country?"

Fortunately, this map is big enough, I saw Edel pointed to the location of Yugoslavia. "The Dalmatian area along its coastline can be taken over by your country, and the Banya area can also be hosted by your country."

What Edel said was basically the result that Italy had been striving for during the First World War. At that time, Britain and France offered the same price to get Italy on board.

However, although this price is more than enough to impress the Italian Kingdom of World War I, it is obvious that Italy is not what it used to be. At least Mussolini thought so.

I saw him casually glanced at Edel's conditions, but his shaking hands betrayed him.

"Can't this condition satisfy our country?"

"Then what do you think should be done?"

I saw Mussolini staring at Bosnia and Herzegovina and said, "At least the Bosnia and Herzegovina region needs to be added, and my country will host Bosnia and Herzegovina, while Serbia can be independent."

Eder did not expect Mussolini to have such a good appetite.

The ethnic problem in this place is a long-standing problem in the 21st century. I didn't expect the Italians to take the initiative to drill into it. However, if others insist on challenging themselves, it is not easy to stop them. You can't blame them.

However, it still needs to be fought for. Although Croatia only has half of its territory left, it still needs to give the other side a chance.

I saw Edel continued to speak. "In the future, in addition to the Kingdom of Serbia, Podravena and Slavonia should also be formed into an independent kingdom."

What Eder is talking about is Croatia, but Croatia that lacks half of its land.

And Mussolini of course also knew Edel's intention to support a new kingdom, that is, to further dismember the kingdom and bring its territory back to the pattern before the outbreak of World War I.

So he also spoke up. "I think the Kingdom of Montenegro should also be independent."

So in the words of the two, the Kingdom of Yugoslavia was immediately divided into three kingdoms. As for Slovenia and Macedonia, which are not mentioned, it is obvious who this should belong to.

After resolving the division of interests between Yugoslavia and Greece, the two countries have seen their attitudes become much closer. Because the division of interests has been completed, both parties get the results they want.

At this time, Eder suddenly mentioned Libyan oil. "If there is a conflict between our two countries with Britain and France, I don't worry about other aspects. The only thing I can't worry about is Libya's oil. I'm afraid that Britain and France will cause damage to it."

No way, the current Libyan oil production of 20 million tons per year is very important to the three countries. Although Romania also produces oil every year, its annual output is only 11 million tons, and it can only export a small amount. Because there are too many places for oil in Romania, it can only provide a small amount to other countries.

Facing Edel's words, Mussolini patted his chest and replied. "Please rest assured that my country also attaches great importance to Libya's oil. At present, there are 180,000 Italian troops in Libya who are heroic and adept, and in order to prevent possible air strikes, my country has arranged many air defense facilities in the area, as well as special protection of oil areas. Air fleet. It is impossible for Britain and France to do any damage to it."

Listening to Mussolini's assurance, Edel wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, it was fine. If you care too much, Italy might think that Romania has a different kind of mind about it.

Now Libyan oil, for Italy, which is short of resources, is very precious. Its annual income reaches one-tenth of Italy's finances, so it cannot but pay attention to it.