Romanian Eagle

At the Bucharest Railway Station, a train from Serbia slowly stopped at the platform, and there was a hustle and bustle for a while. The pedestrians on the train got off the train one after another and ran to their respective destinations.

There were several passengers in a private room who did not get off the bus. One of the young passengers approached the window gently and whispered to an elderly passenger who was still looking at the scenery. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, we are here."

The one who was shocked was Serbian Prime Minister Protic. He stood up and glanced at the staff he brought and said to them. "Then let's go down."

After getting on the bus in Belgrade, they entered Romania all the way through Targuriu and Petroshani. In Romania, Protic looked enviously at Romania's busy scene. Now is the time for wheat pulping, there are a large number of farmers fertilizing and irrigating the fields, and he can see a lot of machinery and equipment being used in the fields.

And he found that there are a lot of freight trains running on the railway. He calculated that five freight trains pass by in one hour, three of which are going abroad, and two are going to Romania. From this, we can see the economic growth of Romania. bustling. And when driving into Bucharest, there are obviously more factories than Belgrade. I heard that Constanta, the largest industrial city in Romania, is even more prosperous. Let Prime Minister Protic feel worried, worried that Romania's price is too high.

After they got off the train, several people in suits on the platform came over after waiting for the staff to see their faces clearly. One of the leaders walked quickly to Prime Minister Protic, and asked those who followed the Prime Minister to stop him. The other party saw the behavior of the Prime Minister's side and stretched out his hands to show no malice. Prime Minister Protic stopped the behavior of his subordinates and let the leader come over.

The leader walked up to Prime Minister Protic and said in a low voice. "Prime Minister Protic, I am Barnosque, Romanian Foreign Minister, welcome you to Romania. We did not arrange a welcome ceremony due to confidentiality. I hope you can understand."

After hearing the introduction of the Romanian foreign minister, Prime Minister Protic also said politely. "Thanks to the foreign minister for coming to meet him in person. Now the situation between my country and Bulgaria is relatively tense, and I hope to start negotiations as soon as possible."

"Good Prime Minister, this is also our Romania's expectation, so you can take a rest today and start tomorrow?" Foreign Minister Barnosque also understood Prime Minister Protic very well, and by the way, he also told him the negotiation time.

After hearing the words of Foreign Minister Barnosk, Prime Minister Protic also said politely, "This is the best. I hope our two countries can reach a consensus in the subsequent negotiations."

Then Foreign Minister Barnosk took the Serbian group to the Kingdom Hotel in Romania, and arranged for Prime Minister Protic and his group to live in a separate three-story building.

Looking at the Romanian Foreign Minister who was leaving in his room, Prime Minister Protic turned to his staff and said. "You all go out to rest, and prepare to negotiate tomorrow."

"Then we're going out, Prime Minister, you should rest early." A staff member who was obviously the leader told the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Protic waved. "Go."

After all the people left, Prime Minister Protic also lay down and rested. The train ride for a few days also exhausted him.

The next day, Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosk were waiting for Serbian Prime Minister Protic in the hotel's previous meeting room for negotiations with Bulgaria. While they were waiting, they chatted for nothing.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, you said that if Protic knew that Prime Minister Geschov of Bulgaria was also negotiating with us in this conference room about the conditions for joining the alliance, I don't know what he would think."

"Foreign Minister Barnosk, you are too boring. If he really knows, he will probably ask for a change." Prime Minister Bretianu criticized the boring topic of Foreign Minister Barnosk first, and then said draw your own conclusions.

Facing the Prime Minister's conclusion, Foreign Minister Barnosk really thought about it before answering. "It's quite possible."

The two can still joke when they are about to negotiate, it seems that there is no requirement. In fact, the conditions for Romania's entry into the EU are very simple, that is, Serbia needs to support itself in demarcating the four cities of Dobrich, Ruse, Suman and Varna in Bulgaria, with a territory of about 22,000 square kilometers and belonging to Romania. Can. But there is another condition, that is, the endorsement of the Russian government is required.

Just as the two were chatting, a staff member came in to announce the end of the chat time.

"Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Prime Minister of Serbia has arrived."

The two sorted out their clothes and said to the staff member. "Please."

When the staff welcomed Serbian Prime Minister Protic in, Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosk had professional smiles on their faces.

After seeing Protic entering the door with an attendant, Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosk walked quickly to his side, among them Prime Minister Bretianu held his hand and said happily. "Welcome His Excellency Protic to Romania."

Protic is also a veteran of the political arena, no worse than Prime Minister Bretianu, and also said with a smile like a friend for many years. "Thanks to my Romanian friends, it makes me feel like home."

After greeting each other, the negotiation officially began.

"Your Excellency Protic, you know that Romania has always been a peace-loving country, and we rarely comment on external matters that do not affect our country. As good neighbors of the two countries, we are also very concerned about the current disputes. This time Serbia and Bulgaria The disputes can be resolved through negotiation, and I think His Excellency Protic means the same."

Foreign Minister Barnoske talked about peace negotiations as soon as he came up, and those who didn't know thought he wanted to win the Peace Prize.

However, Protic knew that this was just to be gentle when talking about benefits, showing that I did not join for the sake of interests, but was a last resort in order to maintain regional peace.

Prime Minister Protic took the words of Foreign Minister Barnosk. "In fact, Serbia is also a peace-loving country, but Bulgaria has a prejudice against us. We also hope to resolve the current disputes through peaceful negotiation, but Bulgaria still maintains an army of more than 300,000 people who refuse to disband. You must know that before they Only less than 100,000 people, this is a dangerous move. It seems that Bulgaria does not intend to negotiate peacefully. It seems that he has his own ideas. This is a move that is not friendly to the Balkan countries. I don’t know how Romania sees them as dangerous. way of doing?"

Prime Minister Protic described Bulgaria as a source of danger as soon as he came up, as if catastrophe would happen if countries did not stop it. The potential meaning is that you Romania will offer this to join the league.

At this time, Prime Minister Bretianu took over and spoke. "Actually, we have noticed that Bulgaria is not friendly to its neighbors, and we have had the idea to stop them. If we take Bulgaria's dangerous measures to stop it, it will generate a large number of refugees. We are humanitarian, if we can help people from Refugees from the town of Svishtov on the Danube along the town of Preslav all the way to the Black Sea are the best."

Prime Minister Bretianu was afraid that Protic would not understand, so he took out a region and handed it to him. Prime Minister Protic took over the map and saw that the good guy has assigned the four cities of Dobrich, Ruse, Suman and Varna in Bulgaria to Romania. He estimates that there are at least 20,000 square kilometers of territory, and Romania seems to have a lot of appetite.

At this time he heard Prime Minister Bretianu speak again. "Your Excellency Protic, we hope that humanitarian action in Romania can be supported by Russia."

After hearing the Romanian Prime Minister's words, Prime Minister Protic said subconsciously. "I can't help with this issue, and we can't help him with Russia's decision."

After hearing the words of Prime Minister Protic, Bretianu continued. "It's true that you can't help the Russians with their decisions, but you can influence how he decides."

Protic came back to his senses and asked a little reluctantly. "I think this condition should be negotiated."

Bretianu retorted loudly. "Your Excellency Protic, this is our Romanian final condition."

After hearing the words of the Romanian Prime Minister, Prime Minister Protic now draws Romania into the alliance this time, only to see what position Serbia is in Russia's heart.

Now the negotiations are stuck here, Protic told two Romanian representatives. "I suggest a three-day break, give us Serbia a little time, and then we can talk again."

Prime Minister Bretianu replied. "fair enough."

"Then see you next time."

"See you next time."

Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosk watched Serbian Prime Minister Protic leave.

After seeing people walking away, Foreign Minister Barnosk asked. "Do you think this negotiation will be successful?"

Prime Minister Bretianu replied after thinking for a while. "I don't know about this. It depends on how important Serbia is to the Russians."

Prime Minister Protic, who left the conference room, whispered to the entourage beside him. "We're going to the Russian embassy."

The attendant answered with understanding. "Okay, Your Excellency."

After Prime Minister Protic came out, he completely figured it out. Romania wanted Bulgarian territory, no matter what the Serbian Prime Minister did. Not to mention that the two countries are now arguing against each other for the Bitola and Ohrid regions of Macedonia. If you don't fall into the trap, Serbia is considered a Slav. I was completely stunned by Romania's appetite just now. You must know that Macedonia, which is the inexorable competition among the three countries of Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece, is less than 30,000 square kilometers of territory. This time Romania is asking for almost half of Macedonia, and it is also a small grain-producing area in Bulgaria. After declaring war, he can find a way to pass Romania's attempts to Bulgaria, and then see Romania and Bulgaria fight to the death and die, while Serbia and Greece can fully reap the benefits of the fisherman.

Prime Minister Protic, who wants to understand this, has completely accepted Romania's requirements in his heart. Now he needs to persuade the Russian side to accept Romania's conditions. He has a plan for this.

The Russian ambassador to Romania, Feralowski, has had a good life in the past two years. Since Romania has gradually become neutral in the past two years, he has also received domestic awards in recognition of his diplomatic efforts, which has made the life of this lucky ambassador in Romania quite nourishing. Now he is drinking coffee leisurely in the office.

"Da da da"

The knock on the door disturbed his interest, and Feralovsky put down the coffee in his hand and said to the door. "Come in."

After a diplomat pushed in the door, he whispered in his ear.

"Is this true?" Ambassador Firalovsky asked the diplomat beside him in surprise.

the diplomat said. "Yes, I won't admit my mistake. It is indeed that he wants to discuss something with you."

"Bring them in quickly."

Ambassador Firalovsky still trusts the basic skills of his own diplomats. For every diplomat, it is a basic skill to know the kings and heads of governments of various countries.

Under the leadership of the diplomat, two people with hats covering their faces walked in. After they came in, they took off the hats covering their heads. They were Serbian Prime Minister Protic and his entourage who had just ended the negotiations.

Ambassador Firalovsky, who could clearly see the appearance of the two, stepped forward and said to Prime Minister Protic enthusiastically. "Prime Minister Protic, nice to meet you, we didn't even know you were in Romania."

"I only arrived yesterday too."

Prime Minister Protic knew what the ambassador was thinking, but had no interest in going any further.

"So this time Prime Minister Protic is coming to our embassy, ​​what do you need?"

Seeing that the Serbian Prime Minister had little interest, Ambassador Firalovsky was curious about his purpose.

Prime Minister Protic said straight to the point. "I need the ambassador to send a message back to St. Petersburg."

Seeing the Prime Minister's tone, what should be the most important thing, Ambassador Firalovsky asked cautiously. "What message needs to be sent back to St. Petersburg?"

Protic knew that in order for the Russian ambassador to pass on a message, he had to be informed. He did not hide the fact that he came to negotiate, and also told the Ambassador Firalovsky of Romania's requirements one by one.

Ambassador Firalovsky was also stunned by Romania's appetite, but he knew that the matter had to be brought back to the country immediately, so he told Prime Minister Protic. "Your Excellency, please wait a moment, I will have the confidential secretary send a telegram to St. Petersburg."

After speaking, the ambassador hurried out, leaving Prime Minister Protic waiting here.

After about an hour, Ambassador Firalovsky returned to his office and spoke to Prime Minister Protic. "I have sent a telegram to St. Petersburg, now we just have to wait."

After hearing the words of the Russian ambassador, Prime Minister Protic stood up and said. "Thank you, Mr. Ambassador, for your help. I will be staying in the No. 3 building of the Kingdom Hotel for three days. Please let me know if you have any news."

"Please rest assured, Prime Minister, I will let you know as soon as I receive the telegram."

After receiving a reply from Ambassador Firalovsky, Prime Minister Protic left the ambassador's office. Both now need to wait for news from St. Petersburg.

In fact, the Russian government takes this telegram from the embassy in Romania very seriously. It was delivered to Tsar Nicholas II in the evening of the same day. In the evening, the Tsar convened several ministers in the palace to discuss.

Several copies of the telegram were written and sent to various ministers. These ministers felt incredible when they saw Romania's request for alliance, and thought that the person who made such a request was crazy about the territory, so he had such incredible conditions.

Seeing that the ministers had finished reading the telegram, Tsar Nicholas II said. "What do you think of Serbian Prime Minister Protic's request?"

In the face of the tsar's question, Foreign Minister Satsunov took the lead. "Actually, Romania's request is very understandable. The Romanians need us to endorse their conditions. In fact, they saw our decision to support Serbia, which is because Bulgaria seeks German and Austrian support. Now let's see Our choice between short-term goals and long-term goals. The short-term goal is the Empire's actions against Germany and Austria, which requires strong support for Serbia. The long-term goal is Constantinople, which uses Bulgaria. Now we talk about In fact, it is the same as half a month ago, except that this decision pushed Bulgaria into the arms of Deo. However, there are two major advantages in the near future. One is to show the strength of our country's support for Serbia. I believe this country will always follow the footsteps of the empire. The second is to completely pull Romania towards neutrality and relieve the pressure on our western front."

The Minister of Foreign Affairs clearly stated Satsunov's good and bad on both sides, which made Nicholas II also secretly hurt himself. From his heart, he was unwilling to make a choice between Bulgaria and Serbia, but the reality is that he Must do.

Seeing that Nicholas II was undecided about this, the military had a message on behalf of his uncle, Duke Nicholas the Younger. "Your Majesty, our military has received information. Romania only exported a shipment of arms to Bulgaria a few days ago. I suspect that the conditions this time are Romania's probing of us."

Hearing his uncle's words made Nicholas II very interested. "Uncle, please continue."

After receiving the Tsar's approval, the young Duke Nicholas continued. "If we reject Romania's request, I suspect Romania will join Bulgaria to declare war on Serbia and Greece. Otherwise, the three countries will declare war on Bulgaria together."

Nicholas II asked after hearing his uncle's analysis. "So did the Sehi and the Paulines fight against the Paul?"

"It's impossible." Little Duke Nicholas replied first and then continued. "Demographically and economically, a Romanian can beat the Sehi coalition. Add Bulgaria, unless Napoleon comes back."

After hearing his uncle's explanation, Nicholas II said. "It looks like Romania is blackmailing us with this."

Seeing that several ministers did not answer, he continued to ask. "If Romania declares war on Serbia, can we declare war on it too?"

When several ministers heard it, Prime Minister Kokovtsov was the capital and said quickly. "Your Majesty can't."

Seeing that even his uncle, the Younger Duke Nicholas, persuaded him, he asked strangely. "Why not."

Prime Minister Kokovtsov said. "Your Majesty, this would trigger a war in Europe, and it's not worth it at all. Our best outcome is to agree to Romania's demands."

Seeing that the important ministers were against this proposal, Nicholas II had no choice but to say it. "Then do as you say."

The next afternoon, the Russian ambassador to Romania, Feralowski, received a telegram from St. Petersburg, fully agreeing to Protic's request.

In the secret rivalry between Romania and Russia, Eder relied on the memory of his previous life to win a game.

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