Romanian Eagle

The next day, they were still the familiar faces from yesterday. After the two sides greeted each other this time, they were ready to continue the negotiation of yesterday's conditions.

Yesterday, Foreign Minister Diraslochi sent a telegram to the country, telling King Ferdinand about Romania's conditions, and he received a call back that night. There are only a few words on it: "Everything is done according to the orders of the Prime Minister". Looking at these few words, Prime Minister Geschoff knew that this was recognition and restraint, and no matter what the final result was, he had to bear it himself.

On the Romanian side, it's easier. Eder's request to the Prime Minister is that more points of territory and a little more armament and equipment can be given, but there is no need to talk about sending troops. Both Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosque believe that this goal is easy to achieve. And they have the biggest trump card, completely controlling the dynamics of Bulgaria.

Now the two sides have started a new round of negotiations, but this time it was Prime Minister Bretianu who spoke first.

"Prime Minister Geschov, this time, in order to show the sincerity of our Romania, we are willing to reduce the claimed territory by 1,000 square kilometers on the conditions of yesterday, and also increase the military aid to Bulgaria to 8,000 Mauser 98 rifles. The number of Sen machine guns has been increased to 100. In addition to the 18 mountain guns, we are also providing 12 75 field guns. This is the greatest sincerity we have expressed in Romania. I hope Prime Minister Geschoff will not make it difficult for everyone.”

Hearing Prime Minister Bretianu's substantial concessions and lowering the conditions, Prime Minister Geschov knew that he must also make concessions, otherwise the negotiations would not be able to proceed. After thinking about it, he spoke to Prime Minister Bretianu. "Thanks to the Romanian government for its understanding of Bulgaria. We have felt your sincerity. At the same time, we have also been approved by the king, and the conditions for Romania have also improved a lot. This time we can make the Romanian government not have to send troops. Because of the Romanian people in Macedonia, we I am also willing to increase the area of ​​the territory to 3,000 square kilometers as compensation. However, it is necessary to declare war on the Ottomans, which can show the unity of our Balkan countries. At present, because of the preparations for war against the Ottoman Empire, there is no way to reduce the armament. I hope Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosque understand."

After hearing Prime Minister Geschov's conditions, Prime Minister Bretianu seems that the gap between the two sides in terms of territory is now 2,000 square kilometers. There is no difference in the ordnance, all of which are 8,000 Mauser 98 rifles. On the artillery, due to the price of 12 field guns, it is no problem to change to 18 mountain guns. Now as long as the differences in territorial ceding are resolved, the negotiation is generally completed. Thinking of this, he is full of confidence in completing the negotiation.

"Prime Minister Geschov, we Romania have shown the greatest sincerity. I'm afraid your additional conditions are not enough." Prime Minister Bretianu pretended to be a little annoyed and said to Prime Minister Geschov.

"Prime Minister Bretianu, this is also the greatest sincerity we have shown in Bulgaria. You must know that this is approved by our king." The Prime Minister Gaishov was also talking nonsense.

Seeing Prime Minister Geschov's evasive remarks, Prime Minister Bretianu is not easy to refute. In fact, he has long known the content of Bulgaria's telegram. This is thanks to bribing the Bulgarian embassy's transmitter, who is addicted to gambling. The sender was set up by the intelligence chief Milok to be a two-faced person who was pulled into the water and sold the telegrams sent by Bulgaria to him in exchange for gambling money. This was also Prime Minister Bretianu's greatest confidence.

Although he knew that Prime Minister Geschoff was lying, he did not intend to expose it, so he continued to speak. "Prime Minister Geschov will not benefit from this stalemate. We hope to reach an agreement with Bulgaria, but this request is not so urgent for us, and Bulgaria is different. Are you saying that I am right, Prime Minister."

In the face of Bretianu's coercion, Prime Minister Geschov knew that he was right. This time it was Bulgaria who asked others, but the bottom line he set for himself was 4,000 square kilometers.

If there are more, I will not be able to return to the country to explain to Ferdinand I. So he can only take a step back and see the response of the Prime Minister Bretianu.

Prime Minister Geschoff looked indifferent, as if the coercion of Prime Minister Bretianu did not exist. "We Bulgaria came here with sincerity this time, and of course we will not embarrass you. So I decided to increase the area of ​​the ceded territory to 3,200 square kilometers for the sake of friendship between the two countries. This is my temporary increase and needs the approval of the king. ."

After speaking, Prime Minister Geschoff watched Prime Minister Bretianu's actions and waited for him to reply. Prime Minister Bretianu, who was watched by Prime Minister Geschoff, knew that he was waiting for his answer. If he did not lower his demands, then the negotiations would probably end unhappily. He cleared his voice and said his answer. "We are also for the friendship between the two countries. We can reduce the territory ceded by Bulgaria by 200 square kilometers, that is, 4,800 square kilometers of territory can meet our requirements."

After hearing the words of Prime Minister Bretianu, Prime Minister Geschov knew that the negotiations were considered a success. Romania's claim seems to be 4,000 square kilometers of territory, which is still within its own tolerance.

In the ensuing time, the two prime ministers revolved around the ceded area of ​​the territory, from the very arrogant at the beginning, to the preoccupation with the peasant women buying vegetables in the two vegetable markets. You lose 50 square kilometers, and I increase it by 50 square kilometers. The two sides are fighting for each other. The two foreign ministers watched their prime ministers blushing over this quarrel, which was an eye-opener.

On the third day, they reached an agreement on the ceded territory. Bulgaria ceded 4,000 square kilometers of territory to Romania as compensation for Romania after he occupied the Macedonia region in the future.

However, Prime Minister Geschov also won a considerable amount of military aid for Bulgaria. Within three months, Romania must provide Bulgaria with 12,000 Mauser 98 rifles, 50 Madsen machine guns, 30 With the Maxim machine gun and the military assistance of 36 mountain guns, Bulgaria will buy 15 million rounds of rifle bullets, and 75 mountain guns will have 8,000 shells. This is arms worth 8.7 million lei. After deducting the ammunition purchased by Bulgaria, Romania also assisted them with arms of 54 million lei.

On June 11, Romania and Bulgaria signed a secret alliance treaty. As compensation for Bulgaria's occupation of the Macedonia area and the Romanian settlements, Romania will receive 2,000 square kilometers of South Dobroga and 2,000 square kilometers of North Dogorie. The alliance treaty was only for the Ottoman Empire. After Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire went to war, Romania also declared war on the Ottoman Empire. However, Romania will not send troops, but only a military delegation to observe the performance of the Bulgarian and Ottoman troops.

For the price of Romania not participating in the battle, a military loan of 2 million lei will be provided to Bulgaria, limited to the purchase of Romanian arms, which Prime Minister Geschov has tried his best to win.

In the part of the ceded territory of this treaty, the Bulgarian city of Dobrić was just avoided, making the city completely a Bulgarian border port. This is also what Prime Minister Geschoff has won.

After the signing of the alliance treaty, Foreign Minister Barnosk asked Crown Prince Eder a little puzzled why he gave Bulgaria so much arms. After all, Romania's financial situation has only been better for more than a year. Such negotiations feel that Bulgarians are completely indifferent. Too bad.

To this, Crown Prince Eder did not have a clear answer, but just said something and continued to read. In his memory, the Balkan War broke out twice. He remembered that the first time was to fight the Ottoman Empire, and the second time was very short, as if the alliance broke out and fought Bulgaria together. Then he needs to strengthen Bulgaria's strength, and he can't let them admit defeat so quickly, otherwise Romania will not be able to obtain maximum benefits, and Romania's military building results over the years also need to be tested.