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"Do the Bulgarians really say that?"

In the palace of Athens, Crown Prince Constantine stood in front of his father and asked the Prime Minister Theotokis who had just returned.

"Yes Crown Prince, Your Majesty, the Prime Minister of Bulgaria really said so."

"It's not going to be easy now."

George I, who was sitting in the seat, muttered something.

George I was the first king of the Oldenburg-Schleswig-Holstein dynasty of Greece, and since 1862, he has been committed to the expansion of the Greek territory. Its primary target is Crete, but after a long time, the British did not agree to support Greece's incorporation into Crete. Of course, as the British's younger brother, it must also be supported. So in 1881, under British pressure, the Ottomans had to cede Thessaly to Greece.

And just when the Greeks were in a hurry and wanted to attack Crete, Italy got involved.

An Italian-Austrian war involving Bulgaria gave Crete its own republic. Although Greece also took the opportunity to take Epirus, but the Crete, sheltered by Italy, the Greeks have no hope of recovery in a short time.

Therefore, South Macedonia, most of Thrace and the islands of the Aegean Sea, which are still in the hands of the Ottomans, have become new targets. However, it is impossible for the Turks to accept the loss of these areas when they want to continue to expand at this time, relying on the support of the British alone. As for being on their own, the Greeks stopped considering options after a fiasco.

The only option for Greece is to form an alliance with other countries to deal with the Turks. Looking ahead, there is only one target to choose, and that is the Bulgarians who also covet its territory.

However, there is an irreconcilable contradiction between the two countries, that is, the competition for Thessaloniki. Bulgaria was to get a usable port in the Aegean Sea, free from control of the Ottoman-held Black Sea Strait. And Greece is because of the large number of Greek natives in the city. Of course, the population and economy of Thessaloniki are not small additions to the two countries.

"It's the Bulgarians who have decided that our country cannot be separated from them." Prime Minister Teotokis said a fact that no one wanted to think about.

"Can I only accept the harsh conditions of the Bulgarians?" Crown Prince Constantine asked a little unwillingly.

Facing the words of the crown prince, Foreign Minister Chai Misis said. "His Royal Highness, it seems that this is the only way. We need each other more than the Bulgarians. And the Bulgarian Prime Minister is right, we have no choice, but the other party has other choices. From a diplomatic point of view, as long as we still want to To gain Ottoman territory, then this condition must be accepted."

Although the words of Foreign Minister Chaimis were not pleasant, the people present also knew that this was the case. If they were unwilling to do anything, Greece was even more inseparable from each other than Bulgaria.

"Chaimis is right, the current situation is indeed that we are not competing for the capital of Thessaloniki, so we don't need to worry too much about this. Only what we get is our own, and what we see from a distance is not ours. Get excited."

As the King George I's speech, this is the final decision for this matter.

In the face of his father's words, Crown Prince Constantine was a little unwilling, only to see the crown prince shouted unwillingly. "Father, I think..."

However, the crown prince's words were immediately stopped by his father. "Okay, you don't have to say anything, I know what to do."

The majesty of the old father made Crown Prince Constantine quiet now.

As for the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary, they still don't know what to do when they see such a situation.

"Yes, my majesty."

Now that the general policy of taking a step back has been decided, the next small details do not need to bother the wise and powerful monarch, so several ministers are ready to go back and continue to negotiate with the Bulgarians.

As for the crown prince, although he was still a little unconvinced, Constantine could only accept his father.

After the Prime Minister and others left, the old King George looked at his son and said. "You're not reconciled?"

"Don't dare."

How could the old king who knew his son Moruofu not know his son's thoughts, he sighed deeply at this moment. "Constantine, I know what you're trying to say, and there's a reason why I'm blocking it. If you're an official, then I'd appreciate what you're doing. But you're the future monarch, and there are some things you must be avoided.

Even if it is beneficial to the kingdom, it damages your prestige. A monarch must have good virtue, at least not be known to be associated with immorality. Because you are the final arbiter, your every command and every word will be interpreted by countless people. So you need to guide the officials to do it for you, instead of thinking about one person to solve the problem. "

George I's sincere words made the crown prince realize his previous impatience. "Father, I know what to do."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Crown Prince Constantine left in a hurry.

Seeing Aiko like this, the old king couldn't help but put his hand on his forehead. His own crown prince is still so impatient at the age of forty, and it is a little worrying to hand the kingdom into his hands in the future.

For the old king's worries about his son, we can end it first.

After receiving the information hinted by the king, the prime minister immediately took the foreign minister to the prime minister of Bulgaria.

"Your Excellency Petkov, in view of the friendship between our two countries and our solidarity and recognition in the future~www.NovelMTL.com~ So we decided to respect your country's opinion on the issue of Thessaloniki."

In a secret room in the Bulgarian embassy, ​​Teotokis, the prime minister of Greece, was explaining to the Bulgarian side the reasons for Greece's concessions.

In the face of Greece's concessions, Bulgaria is of course very happy to see it. At least Bulgaria doesn't have to pay more for Romania or Serbia.

"His Excellency Teotokis, for your country's profound and righteousness, my country is very grateful, and I hope that your two countries can unite sincerely and defeat our common enemy, the Turks."

Petkov talked to Teotokis with a smile on his face, and it was also a good thing for his prime minister to be able to reach an agreement with Greece. At least they have a little more confidence in dealing with the Turks.

Now that the differences are gone, then we must talk about the issue of sending troops. Of course, the two heads of government will not discuss the details in detail, but they can still discuss the general aspects.

In the next two days, the two prime ministers initially reached their intentions. In the future war with the Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria mainly dispatched the army to deal with the main force of the Turks in East Thrace. Greece, on the other hand, is dominated by the navy and is mainly responsible for the war at sea. In addition, the Greek army needs to encircle and wipe out the Turkish army in South Macedonia, and then reinforce Bulgaria.

Both parties are satisfied with the preliminary negotiation. Next, the two prime ministers need to report the matter to the monarch and the military. More professional people should discuss the details. After all, the two prime ministers are not diplomatic professionals.

Of course, the most important thing for the two countries now is to step up military expansion and preparations for the next war.

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