Bulgarian Empire

The cold wind whizzed by, the dead branches and leaves died with the wind, and snowflakes floated in the sky, another year of winter came.

Ferdinand was playing in the snow with a few little ones. Even Queen Xenia, who had always been restrained, let go of her former dignity and joined the game. The family enjoyed themselves together.

The year 1915 that just passed was a year of raging wars, and the European continent was in chaos. In this short period of time, more than five million people have died in the flames of war.

But this was just the beginning, Ferdinand knew that in the next year, the world war would become even more brutal, and now everyone had no way out, either to win or go to destruction!

A decisive battle is no longer possible, and now it has become a competition of the comprehensive national strength of the two sides.

When he came to this time and space, Ferdinand also became more and more hard-hearted. He was used to seeing swords, swords, intrigues, and he became a qualified politician. Even if the front line is bloody, he can still be at ease in the rear.

Of course, this is based on the premise that Bulgaria continues to win. In just one year, Ferdinand had swept the Kingdom of Romania and Montenegro into the dust of history.

No, the government-in-exile still exists, and there are even a few small groups of troops continuing to resist. In case the Allies break out suddenly one day and win the war, they still have a chance to restore their country.

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Foreign Minister Megeve said solemnly: "Your Majesty, the French ambassador has just asked us for support. Judging from the information from the front, their defense line at Verdun is already on the verge of collapse. The Germans broke through two days ago. Their first line of defense!"

Ferdinand's face changed slightly. He didn't expect the French to lose the first line of defense so quickly with the help of the British. In history, Verdun was known as a meat grinder, and the casualties on both sides of the war were as high as nearly one million.

He didn't want to throw precious troops into this huge pit, but now Bulgaria must let the French stand firm.

Ferdinand was quietly thinking about why the Verdun defense line, which was unbreakable in history, is now crumbling.

That's right, Italians! Although the combat effectiveness of the Italian Army is not very good, the addition of millions of Italian troops still restrained a large number of French troops, resulting in a shortage of French troops.

You must know that in order to help the French defend the line of defense, John Bull also made great efforts this time, and the number of expeditionary forces increased to 700,000, which was enough to help the French block the German attack.

"Tell the French that in order to relieve their military pressure, we will attack the Italian mainland and contain their troops!" Ferdinand finally decided that the persimmons should be soft.

The current battlefield on the Western Front is not a good place to go. Both sides are fighting real fire. Aircraft, tanks and cannons are blooming everywhere, and bombs are thrown around without money.

Ferdinand had even prepared for the worst. Once the Verdun line of defense fell, he immediately set off to fight Rome, forcing the Italians to withdraw from the war.

At the same time, they united with the Russians to kill the Austro-Hungarian Empire as soon as possible, and compared it with the Germans to see if they occupied Paris first, or if Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire could not hold on first!

Anyway, once there are no two allies, even if the Germans fighting alone occupy France, they will not be able to change their fate of failure.

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Time flies, and according to Ferdinand's order, Bulgaria once again landed on Italy, this time targeting Sicily.

Geographically speaking, Sicily is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea and has extremely high strategic value. Now most of the submarine forces of the Allies are based in Sicily, and the Tunisian Strait is almost becoming a death route.

In this respect, the occupation of Sicily had a major impact on the Allies. More importantly, as long as Ferdinand deploys hundreds of planes in Sicily, he can divide the Mediterranean Sea into two at any time!

Obviously, Ferdinand underestimated the importance of the Verdun defense line in the eyes of Britain and France.

Due to the sudden outbreak of the Germans, the number of troops attacking Verdun increased to 62 divisions, and the Italians contained the French forces. Now the Allied defenders on the Verdun defense line are greatly insufficient.

As for the formation of colonial cannon fodder troops by Britain and France, the combat effectiveness is really not reassuring.

There was even a record of a regiment of the German army defeating an Indian army. Since then, the French have never dared to hand over important lines of defense to colonial troops for defense.

So they turned their attention to Bulgaria. With the end of the Kingdom of Romania and Montenegro, the war situation in the Balkans has gradually stabilized.

The war between Bulgaria and the Austro-Hungarian Empire has now also turned into staring. Both sides are relying on the mountains to build a line of defense. It is obvious that whoever attacks will suffer, and the intensity of the war will naturally not be high.

This is also what Ferdinand did on purpose, otherwise the Austro-Hungarian Empire would almost be playing around now. Facing the two great powers at the same time, Austria-Hungary is not Germany, and it is not so tough!

Against this background, Ferdinand naturally wanted to launch the Asia Minor strategy. Ferdinand has always been very active in grabbing territory, and of course the Bulgarian military is even more active!

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The maid's crisp voice sounded: "Your Majesty, British Ambassador Marquess Winston and French Ambassador Mr. Creteau are here together."

"Understood, take them to the reception room and wait, I will be there in a while." Ferdinand said calmly

He was well aware of the purpose of the British and French ambassadors' visit. Could it be that they couldn't convince the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and they still wanted to persuade him? Forget it, I'll know when we meet, why think so much!

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Ferdinand didn't like to beat around the bush, so he asked directly, "What are you two doing here today?"

The British ambassador, Marquis Winston, replied: "Your Majesty, the Verdun defense line is in an emergency. Out of the common interests of the Allies, we hope that your country will send 500,000 reinforcements to France."

Ferdinand smiled slightly and said: "According to our previous agreement, Bulgaria has already completed the task.

We have contained the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Italians at the same time, and also solved the Kingdom of Romania and Montenegro, and are now preparing to board the Ottoman Empire!

As an ally, we've done enough. If we are allowed to take on more responsibilities, shouldn't we also be allocated corresponding benefits? "

The Marquis of Winston said heartily: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that we have come here with sincerity! If your country is willing to send troops to France, we will support your country's actions in the Near East, including the annexation and unification of the Balkan Peninsula and the Asia Minor Peninsula!"

Ferdinand shook his head without changing his face. Britain and France thought too well, and they wanted to fool Bulgaria into sending troops by writing a bad check?

The Balkan Peninsula requires Bulgaria to send troops to unify itself, and the Asia Minor Peninsula also needs Bulgaria to send troops to take it. Their recognition is worthless!

After the World War, Britain and France did not have the prestige before the war. As long as Bulgaria took these places into its hands, would it be possible to spit them out because Britain and France did not recognize them?

"Your Majesty, if Bulgaria can send reinforcements to France, we can reduce part of the loan." French Ambassador Creto added

Ferdinand still shook his head. After the war, the franc will depreciate greatly, and even one-tenth of the current currency value cannot be kept. Does he still care about the reduced loan?

Ferdinand said solemnly: "I'm sorry, I don't have so much time to bargain with you, if you need to test it slowly, you can go to the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

If you want to continue talking, just show your cards, I don't like to beat around the bush!

I think the battle situation on the front line of Verdun is also very urgent. With such low efficiency, are you not afraid of changes on the front line?

Or do you think that the German attack can be blocked by relying on those colonial troops, and there is no need for reinforcements at all? "

Obviously his words were very rude, but he was a king anyway, so it would not be a big deal to teach them a few words.

Anyway, here in the European continent, people are used to the king's aloof appearance, and Ferdinand's current behavior is also very normal.

Of course, if you leave Europe and go elsewhere, it's another situation. The British and French ambassadors did not pay much attention to the kings of Asia and Africa.

Although the atmosphere was slightly awkward, they recovered quickly. Whose king doesn't have a temper?

"Your Majesty, if Bulgaria can send troops to France immediately, your country can get an extra share in the distribution of benefits after the war!" Creto said bluntly.

When he said this, he was obviously not in a good mood. Some people must take more while others take less. Obviously, this part of the benefits is mostly deducted from their share. Who is to say that France's military strength is insufficient now?

Ferdinand said happily: "Okay, since that's the case, then it's easy to discuss!

Don't worry, I don't have much appetite, and I won't damage your country's interests!

With Rome as the boundary, how about half of the Apennine Peninsula plus Sicily and Sardinia? Your country can carve up the other half of the Apennine Peninsula, and we can all get what we need! "

"No!" The Marquis of Winster immediately objected.

Obviously, Ferdinand's proposal still has a strong temptation for France. The industrial essence of Italy is in the north. According to the division method proposed by Ferdinand, the French will undoubtedly take advantage of it.

But for the British, it is completely unbearable. If the French annex Italy's industrial essence, who will have the final say in the European continent?

Of course, we are still allies now, and under the premise that the great enemy of the Germans still exists, we will not fall out because of the distribution of interests after the war, but the nail Ferdinand has already been laid.

Perhaps realizing that he had made a slip of the tongue, the Marquis of Winster explained: "The war is still going on, so it is too early to talk about the distribution of Italy so early, it is better to discuss it after the war."

Ferdinand nodded and said, "Yes, it's really too early to talk about dealing with Italy, so let's deal with it later!

But how about leaving the disposal of the Ottoman Empire to us and the Russians after the war, and how to distribute it specifically, how about you not interfering? "

The Marquis of Winston thought for a while and said, "Yes, but the interests of the British Empire must be guaranteed!"

Ferdinand nodded, and said very calmly: "Of course, the current spheres of influence of Britain and France will be handled by you yourself!"

Kleito also nodded, anyway, they have no interest in the Ottoman Empire.

The Ottoman Empire has been almost divided up a long time ago, and the most valuable areas now are undoubtedly the Asia Minor Peninsula and parts of the Caucasus, which are already in the pockets of Bulgaria and Russia.

In the rest of the area, there is only sand left! In this era in the Arab region, oil has not yet been discovered, and it is not worth much at all.

The sphere of influence delineated by Ferdinand also includes Yemen, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Oman. Other areas have long been included in their own bowls by the British.

Things like Kuwait, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are all British spheres of influence, and everyone's conflict of interest is not big.

As for the distribution of interests between Bulgaria and Russia, they don't care? For the British, as long as there is a distribution of benefits, there will be conflicts. Is it possible for the future Paul-Russia alliance to be so harmonious?

With Bulgaria as a buffer, the British Empire does not need to directly conflict with Russia in the Near East, and the new international order will still be under the control of the British Empire!

Ferdinand added another request: "By the way, if Bulgaria sends troops to France, there will inevitably be a shortage of domestic troops. I hope that the British Empire can provide us with 50 Indian divisions for use on the battlefields of Asia Minor Peninsula.

Although their combat effectiveness is not very good, it is still feasible to use them to do odd jobs and maintain order! "

Seeing that the Marquis of Winster was hesitating, Ferdinand smiled and said, "The Indian colony in your country has a population of over 300 million, and we only need a few hundred thousand manpower, isn't that a problem?

Don't worry, I don't need your country to provide military officers, I just need your country to provide a batch of translators, and we will take care of the rest by ourselves! "

"No problem!" Hearing that no officers were needed, the Marquis of Winster readily agreed.

Anyway, what India lacks most is people. As for what Ferdinand will use these Indians for, he doesn't bother to care, anyway, Ah San is worthless!

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