Romanian Eagle

The next day, the Bulgarian delegation, led by Minister of Industry Caraturi, began to visit Romania's industrial achievements, while Prime Minister Geschov and Foreign Minister Diraslochi stayed in the hotel under the pretext of physical exhaustion. Of course, the Romanian side knew what they meant, and also helped the two to cover.

In a conference room at the Kingdom Hotel, Romanian Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Balsnok are waiting for two Bulgarian Prime Minister Geschov and Foreign Minister Diraslochi who are "unwell".

"Sorry for keeping you waiting."

After Prime Minister Geschov entered the door with Foreign Minister Dirasloch, he first spoke to Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Balsnok who were waiting.

"It doesn't matter, we will only come for a while." Prime Minister Bretianu made a generous statement.

In order to keep the negotiation secret, there were only two prime ministers, two foreign ministers and two recorders. After the two prime ministers greeted politely, the negotiation officially started.

As the initiator of this alliance, it is also a country that has requests for Romania. Of course, Prime Minister Geschov spoke first. "Prime Minister Bretianu, our visit to Romania this time is for the common interests of the Balkan countries. Now the Ottoman Empire is oppressing people of all ethnic groups on European soil. This is intolerable for every Balkan country. We in Bulgaria are honored Being able to take the lead, work with other countries to oppose this brutal alien empire, and liberate the people of all ethnic groups who are suffering. Moreover, Romania has more than 100,000 ethnic groups in Macedonia who have been oppressed by this evil country. I believe Prime Minister Bretianu Feel the same way too!"

In the face of Prime Minister Geschoff's move in the name of righteousness, Prime Minister Bretianu is not a hot-blooded young man, and of course he will not agree so easily. "I fully agree with Prime Minister Geschov's words. But Romania is too far away, and whether the parliament can agree is unknown. We still support Bulgaria's move in spirit, but Romania still needs to discuss it."

Facing the evasion of the Romanian Prime Minister, Geschov knew that it was impossible to impress the Prime Minister without showing some practical interests. It was just a test by him just now, and he would be surprised if the Prime Minister agreed.

"Prime Minister Bretianu, we know the Romanian people's support for the government. When we came to discuss this issue this time, our King Ferdinand also promised to give a generous return, so that Romania can feel our sincerity."

"Prime Minister Geschov, please speak." Prime Minister Bretianu wanted to hear the conditions of the Bulgarian Prime Minister first.

"We can transfer 2,000 square kilometers of territory in South Dobroga to your country. This is what I specifically requested to His Royal Highness. Prime Minister Bretianu This is the greatest manifestation of our Bulgarian sincerity." Prime Minister Geschov Still decided to give Romania a little taste, and try to get them to agree.

Facing the benefits of Prime Minister Geschov, Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosque glanced at each other, and both saw surprise in each other's eyes, according to their previous judgments. Shouldn't this negotiation be like squeezing toothpaste in Bulgaria, taking out the benefits bit by bit to tempt yourself? How come this Prime Minister Geschov doesn't play cards according to the routine.

Faced with such a situation, Prime Minister Bretianu knew that Prime Minister Geschov could not see his loss and continued to ask. "Then what are the conditions?"

Hearing Prime Minister Bretianu's inquiry, Prime Minister Geschov thought that the Romanian government was interested, so he told the conditions that he had thought of. "After Romania joined the alliance, it declared war on the Ottomans together, and dispatched 20,000 troops to fight with us in Bulgaria, assisting us with 8,000 rifles and 36 75 mountain artillery pieces."

When Prime Minister Geschov said Bulgaria's conditions, Prime Minister Bretia had recovered, and after hearing Bulgaria's request, he immediately retorted. "I'm angry, I said bluntly, Prime Minister Geschov, the government and the royal family will not agree to your conditions. Your demands are too high, and the remuneration is not enough."

Prime Minister Geschoff heard the speech of Prime Minister Bretia's anger,

I secretly screamed badly, I guessed that the situation was wrong. It seems that Romania was not moved by his request just now, he asked quickly. "And on the terms of Prime Minister Bretianu?"

Prime Minister Bretianu asked someone to take out a map, point to the area marked with red lines, and tell Prime Minister Geschoff about the conditions that had been negotiated before. "According to our request, Romania will join the alliance to declare war on the Ottoman Empire, but we will only assist you with 5,000 rifles and 18 75 mountain guns, but we not only need the 2,000 square kilometers of Nandobroga, but also your country. Give our country four thousand square kilometers of Dogorière as a reward."

Prime Minister Geschoff saw the red line on the map that Prime Minister Bretianu pointed to. This red line runs along the small town of Tutrakan through Durovo, Karavelit, and extends to Balchik by the sea, just including the Bulgarian city of Dobrić. Moreover, the border between the two countries is divided in this way, only 25 kilometers away from Varna, Bulgaria's largest port city, so Romania is in a position to directly threaten it. Moreover, such a cut has cut off nearly 40% of the few small coastal plains in Bulgaria.

Prime Minister Geschoff certainly cannot accept this, and he is also estimated to be the lion of Romania. Indeed, during the discussion, this plan was also negotiated by Bretianu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Barnosque, and Crown Prince Eder as something that could be abandoned. Now it is just to test Bulgaria's response.

"Prime Minister Bretianu, your plan will not help the negotiation, and no one will sign this condition. I hope you can come up with a reasonable result and not be too greedy to make things worse. ."

After hearing Prime Minister Geschov's speech, Prime Minister Bretianu of course knew that such a division of Bulgaria would not be acceptable. However, from the Bulgarian Prime Minister's mouth, he basically concluded that if the conditions just now reduced the size of the territory, it is still very likely that the Bulgarian Prime Minister would agree. But now we need to ease up a bit, let both sides digest the information and prepare for the next negotiation.

"Prime Minister Geschoff, now that our differences are a bit big, I suggest taking a break and we'll continue talking tomorrow."

"It's a very good proposal, then let's go to rest first." Prime Minister Geschov said in agreement with Prime Minister Bretianu after getting up, and then he walked out of the conference room with Foreign Minister Dirasloch.

After seeing the two Bulgarian guests leave, Balsnok, who didn't say a word today, said to the Prime Minister. "It seems that the Bulgarians are a little anxious."

Prime Minister Bretianu also stood up, holding his aching waist with his hands and said. "It is estimated that it has something to do with the current situation. You must know that Bulgaria has the most personnel in the Ottoman European territories."

While the Romanian Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister were talking about them, Prime Minister Geschov also took the Foreign Minister Dirasloch back to his room to discuss a solution.

"His Excellency the Foreign Minister, please send a telegram to His Majesty the King to report on Romania's conditions." Prime Minister Geschov said to Dirasloch.

"Good Prime Minister."

After the Foreign Minister Tirasloch answered, he did not leave.

Seeing the unmoving Dirasloch, Prime Minister Geschov asked. "Any thing else?"

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I want to ask if you really want to agree to Romania's conditions?"

Seeing the look on the foreign minister's face with Bulgaria's heart on his face, Prime Minister Geschov knew that the foreign minister was a little rude, but he wouldn't mind. "It is impossible for me to sign this Romanian condition. I believe they know it. But it is estimated that we will be pushed to the bottom line." He said his judgment.

Hearing that things were not as bad as he had imagined, the Foreign Minister of Dirasloch was going to the Bulgarian embassy not far away to send a telegram to Ferdinand I, who was waiting for news at home.

After seeing the foreign minister leave, the Bulgarian prime minister sat on the sofa with a tired face. Today's negotiation has consumed him too much energy. He needs to take a break and organize his thoughts to prepare for tomorrow's negotiation.