Romanian Eagle

? The German army took only ten days to capture the military town of Suceava, and the news of the defeat of the defenders spread to everyone's ears like the wind.

This news saved a lot for the Allies, because the unfavorable factors brought about by the loss of Transylvania also surprised Eder, who had been keeping an eye on the situation.

"Your Majesty, Admiral Courtois has sent a telegram to explain the failure of this battle. The main problem is that we have underestimated the enemy, and we have some inadequacies in the use of mobilization divisions."

In a room of the royal palace, Admiral Pleshan was explaining to Eder the gains and losses of the battle of Suceava. Aside from His Majesty Edel, who can listen to the report of the Chief of General Staff, only Prime Minister Bretianu has this qualification.

Facing Preshan's explanation, Edel can accept that no one can win every battle, but there is still some strangeness in his heart.

"So what are you going to do next?"

The strangeness in his heart did not affect Edel, and now he is concerned about the military's next response to this.

In the face of the king's inquiry, Preshan immediately took out the solution that he and Admiral Courtois had already researched.

"Your Majesty, we have some insights on the German army's next battle plan. If nothing is expected, then their next target must be Homan, and we intend to use this city to slow the enemy's footsteps. The specific response measures are Let the 6th and 16th divisions that have already arrived rush to Homan as the core of our defense. Let the mobilization divisions that have gathered here be the support to slow the enemy's footsteps, and then fight the enemy's war of attrition here."

Hearing the military's negative battle plan, Prime Minister Bretianu knew that even if he didn't know much about the military, he was going to temporarily give up the territory occupied by the German army. Thinking of the people in these territories, Bretianu couldn't help but ask as the head of the government. "Then you didn't have a plan to counterattack?"

"Yes, but it doesn't work."

Presan knew what the Prime Minister meant by this question. But the problems exposed by the Battle of Suceava prevented him from coming up with a way to keep the Germans at the border. That is the sentence that the troops are insufficient, and the elite troops that can fight are too few.

As a country with a population of 10 million, Romania can guarantee that 400,000 well-trained soldiers have done their best. As in history, Romania had only 130,000 troops before the war, and it still lacked guns and artillery. Under the leadership of the foresighted Edel, being able to have a well-trained army of 400,000 before the war is also a reflection of his ability.

But under the more severe circumstances of the outbreak of this war (in history, Romania has participated in the war and Russia has relied on it),

Preshan had to make a choice. Transylvania is too important to lose, and the Bulgarian campaign is more important for Romania to change the external environment, so it can only use the second-line mobilization of soldiers and the German elite to fight. These second-line soldiers showed in the Suceava operation that their combat effectiveness was far from the German army. Then the best way to use them is to use the fortifications to fight against the German army, and it is necessary to have standing divisions as support. This is also the lesson learned from the Suceava battle.

Moreover, in the hearts of the military such as Preshan, the German commander, Marshal Mackensen, is also a figure that makes them fearful. Not to dare to use some extreme tactics, for fear of being caught by loopholes and making the battle uncontrollable. Therefore, in the plan formulated by Priesan and others, they have always emphasized steady and steady fighting, which is also a reflection of the rigidity of the Romanian army in Moldavia.

In the face of Preshan, Edel knew that this was the most appropriate solution for the military at present, so he could only support it. Thinking of this, Edel turned to look at the Prime Minister and asked. "Is there any support your government can give to the military?"

Edel's words made Presan look at the Prime Minister expectantly.

Prime Minister Bretianu, who was concerned, was stunned. He knew that this was the king's intention to ask the government to increase its support for the military. Thinking of this, he felt anguish in his heart, and he knew that participating in this secret meeting would not have a good result, and it was verified.

It seems that I have to show the sincerity of the government, and sort out what other things the government has that the military can take a fancy to.

"Your Majesty, we plan to organize some celebrities and well-known entertainers to come to the front line to offer condolences, and then launch the public's war donations. The other is to let the government vigorously promote the patriotic movement and cooperate with the army's recruitment work."

Prime Minister Bretianu said various government measures from his mouth, while Eder and Preshan were still listening quietly. Even after the Prime Minister finished speaking, no one answered, which made Prime Minister Bretianu feel a little discouraged. It seems that these cannot satisfy the appetite of the two in front of him. Thinking of this, the Prime Minister decided to use a tactic of killing one thousand enemies and losing eight hundred.

"Our government can still issue another war debt."

Prime Minister Bretianu said to pause here, and looked at Edel and asked meaningfully. "Your Majesty, do you think the figure of one billion lei is reasonable?"

Eder, who was asked by the Prime Minister, couldn't help but be a little stunned. He didn't expect that the Prime Minister was so bold that he actually had the idea of ​​the royal family.

And Pu Lieshan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he couldn't help but look at the king. Eder, who was watching the two of them, felt a little like shooting himself in the foot. He didn't expect the chief of staff to be a traitor in front of 1 billion lei.

"Cough, is this a bit too much?"

Unwilling, Edel couldn't help bargaining with the Prime Minister. Because the war bond royal family has bought no less than twice, the amount spent has reached 1.2 billion lei. It can be said that 40% of Romanian war bonds were purchased by the royal family.

"Your Majesty, this is not much at all."

Edel said the reduction of the quota, and before the Prime Minister could answer, the Chief of General Staff took it. "Now we spend a lot of money, and the newly occupied Transylvania needs a lot of money. And we are fighting in three directions, and these materials and ammunition are not less at all. And we also need to recruit troops to supplement the losses on all fronts, Training costs, armament equipment, etc. all need to be spent. In addition, in Moldavia, there are also various tasks such as building fortifications and helping refugees.”

After he finished speaking, Pu Lishan looked at Edel eagerly, and he was a little embarrassed to see him.

"Well, the government is issuing war bonds of 1 billion lei, but this is the last time."

Facing Edel's agreement to issue bonds, both of them nodded quickly. It is pitiful to say that as a government that issues war bonds, it should put the people who buy it on the people, why is it so obsessed with the royal family. The reason is simple, Romania's previous economic boom relied on the needs of the Allies.

And now the war with the Allies has disrupted the desire of capitalists who want to continue making money, so war debt is not easy to sell among these people. Without the purchase of capitalists, it is impossible to rely on the savings of ordinary people's Weibo, so as the richest royal family, it must fill this gap.

After Edel agreed to pay, he told Pleishan a little worried about the war situation. "Regarding the Bulgarian campaign, you need to prepare as soon as possible, and you cannot let us face three enemies alone."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I have already sent a telegram to Lieutenant General Fereit, and I believe the battle will begin soon."