Romanian Eagle

The flag of the Republic of Hungary is still hoisted here in Kaposi Fort in southern Hungary. Kaposi Fort was one of the few territories of the Hungarian Republic that overthrew its rule in Budapest.

As the Hungarian regime, the republic government, which had only been in power for less than five months, was undoubtedly a failure. Looking at the Soviet government that was gradually sweeping the country, these republicans could only look at their opponents with resentment and were supported by the people everywhere. The taste of it, only they themselves know.

If there is no external intervention, then it is a matter of time before they are swept into the garbage heap of history. Fortunately, there are still many neighboring countries around Hungary, especially at this time, all countries are vigilant about the Communist Party.

So when news came that the surrounding countries were planning to intervene in the Hungarian Revolution, the republicans in Kaposzburg seemed to have caught the last straw. And when the Romanian army of 200,000 crossed the Tisza River and took Szeged and Solnock one after another, the republicans present cheered and ran to tell each other.

At City Hall, senior Republican officials are also discussing the impact of the incident on them. However, unlike lower-level officials who only cheered the intervention from the Allied Powers, the senior government officials present were less optimistic.

"The Communist Party of Bella Kuhn and others is going to destroy Hungary. Look at the reaction of the surrounding countries. These thugs are the sinners of Hungary."

A senior government official present at the scene rebuked the Hungarian communists in Budapest, and in his eyes we could see pleasure, hatred, and a trace of reluctance.

"Okay Minez. The worst has happened to Hungary and we need to discuss how to fix it."

Karoli Mihai, the leader of the Independence Party in 1948 who presided over the meeting, had to interrupt the Minister of Education. That's too much of a rhetoric for Caroly, who is currently president of the administration. Every day I hear worrying words about Hungary's future, as if saying something pessimistic is not enough to show my patriotism. But when asked what they could do, they could only falter and couldn't even let out a fart.

As Caroly, who came from a noble family and served as a member of parliament and president of the parliament, isn't this the kind of performance of the parliament. This has been the case for too long in Parliament, but as a government institution it cannot be like Parliament.

Minez, who was interrupted by Karoli, could only sit down obediently. Who made him have no solution?

At this time, Kordamik, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stood up and said: "I think the most important thing for us at the moment is to be recognized by the Allied countries. As long as the Allied countries recognize us, then returning to Budapest will not be a problem."

Kordamick's words were agreed with Karoli.

It is true that they have held diplomatic positions for generations, and it is indeed a family background, and they have pointed out the problems that are currently plaguing them.

But at this time, someone jumped out and objected: "To get the approval of the Allied countries, but to sign the indemnity treaty. Look at what happened to Germany, we are not as good as Germany. I know that Romania alone will cede the territory east of the Tisza River. , such a treaty will be nailed to the rack of shame."

This sentence made the venue immediately agitated.

"This is not true, is it?"

"President Carroll, is this news true?"

"Kordamik, you are in charge of diplomacy. Tell me about the conditions of the Entente."

Many people present knew the news for the first time, and they were very emotional trying to get accurate information.

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Caroli, who was presiding over the meeting, saw the lively venue like a vegetable market. He couldn't hold back his anger any longer. He slammed the table and roared, "Okay, be quiet."

Everyone who was taken aback by Caroli's surprising move quieted down and looked at the frantic President.

After calming down the anger in his heart, Karoli said solemnly: "I know your heart is unhappy, and I feel bad. But the innocent Hungarian people will not allow us to wait any longer. They are still suffering under the evil rule of the Communist Party. Yes. Yes, what Mars said just now is true. And not only the territories east of the Tisza River, but also the territories of Croatia and Slovenia will be lost. If we do not accept the demands of the Allied Powers, they will continue to fight with us. All of you It is someone who knows Hungary. If we continue to fight, in addition to causing more losses to the people, we may even lose our own country. This is not impossible. It is said that the Allied countries are still discussing a plan to divide the surrounding countries if we do not agree. The whole Hungarian plan."

Caroly finally said that the plan to divide Hungary was actually not at all in the Entente. They only had a plan to support the new government.

However, for those present, it is impossible for them to find the Entente giants far away in Paris to ask. Therefore, for the shocking news that Caroli broke out, only breathing could be heard in the venue, and they were all stunned by the news. After a long time, someone finally asked: "Is there no other way for us?"

As for why he didn't ask if it was true, should he rush to Paris to ask the Big Three in person. And even if you ask, you can only get a denial, who will tell the person being executed the secret plan.

Faced with this sentence, Caroly could only sigh and say: "Accept the proposal of the Allied Powers, this is our best way at present."

Caroli's words filled the hearts of those present with sadness. When did the descendants of the Magyars suffer such hardships. As for the decision to resist the Allied Powers, let's see that the neighboring countries have already expressed their attitudes with actions before it is the turn of the United States, Britain, France and other countries to take action. Besides, facing the Allied Powers of half the world, what kind of resistance is the small Hungary.

Just when everyone was saddened by this, a voice came from behind. "Maybe we have a solution?"

Everyone looked at the place where the sound was made, and it turned out that a clerk in charge of recording was speaking.

Seeing that it was a clerk talking, Kordamik, the foreign minister, scolded: "What can you do, don't make trouble."

Koldamick's rebuke made the young clerk bow his head.

At this time, Minez, the Minister of Education, helped the clerk.

"It's good to listen, anyway, we have no other way, maybe we can get inspiration from it."

After speaking, Mines patted the clerk on the shoulder and asked, "What's your name?"

"Hermons."

"Mr. Hermons, it doesn't matter if you say it wrong, speak your mind boldly."

After being encouraged, Mr. Hermons organized his thoughts and said: "At present we are worried about the division of Hungarian territory and the issue of future reparations. I think since we can't afford it, why don't we find a country to help me share the burden. Woolen cloth?"

Hermons' words aroused laughter, and many people joked: "Why should other countries help us share."

"You think that you are God, and let others share it."

Seeing the laughing parliament room, Caroli also felt unreliable, but in order to maintain the order of the scene, he interrupted by tapping on the table: "Everything is quiet, listen to this Hermons finish."

With Caroli's maintenance, the laughter in the conference room gradually subsided. The red-faced Hermons who was laughed at by everyone, glanced at Caroli gratefully, and then he said his thoughts.

"If we ask for it like this, no country will be willing to help us. What if we are the same country as them?"

None of the people present were stupid, and they immediately understood what Caroli meant. At this time, Kordamik, who was in charge of foreign affairs, asked for confirmation: "You mean merging with another country?"

"Yes."

Hermons went on to explain: "It's like the merger of empires before."

Hermons made everyone feel alive. This proposal is completely unreliable at first glance, but if you think about it carefully, there are many benefits. First, Hungary can be exempted from the punishment; second, the Hungarians can use this time to restore the battered economy; third, with enough population, Hungary can even fully dominate the new country in the future. fourth,…………

The more people think about it, the more they think this plan is feasible.

However, there is a prerequisite for this plan. It must be a country that has the strength to accept them. As everyone looked around, Austria was definitely not good in the surrounding countries, and no one would agree to the continued existence of the shrinking Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Serbia?

This doesn't work either. They fought with the Austro-Hungarian Empire to trigger this war. If they merged with them, they would not be oppressed to death.

Czech, Poland?

Both were only independent countries and did not have enough capacity to protect Hungary from punishment, and these two were also excluded.

In the end there is only one option left, Romania?

It can inject vitality into Hungary economically, protect Hungary militarily, and the Romanian royal family is also a side branch of Germany. More importantly, Romania is a member of the Entente, which can minimize the penalties they suffer, which is simply the perfect choice.

When everyone talked about the candidates for merging the countries, everyone present thought it was a very good and reasonable proposal. At this time, someone raised their doubts: "But the Romanians are currently driving our tribes east of the Tisza River, which has a great impact in the country. It is difficult for the public to accept this proposal."

At this time, Kordamik stood up and explained: "What's so unacceptable. As long as we propose a merger, the Hungarians have the right to recover their lost property in this expulsion. Then I believe that this Small requests will be accepted by Romania."

The people quoted by Kordamik nodded again and again, and the merged area made some reasonable suggestions, which would definitely be accepted. Besides, does this require Romania to spend a lot of money to appease the new region.

Then the people present continued to discuss happily, discussing the new plan according to the power of Hungary during the Austro-Hungarian period.

Among the people present, only two people did not participate in this discussion. One was Hermons, who made the suggestion. He, as a clerk, wanted to join a group of high-level discussions, which was too realistic. Although the proposal was made by him.

The other is Admiral Horti Miklos, who currently holds the military power of the republican government. According to Horty, who served as the last naval commander of Austria-Hungary, these people are a group of frogs at the bottom of the well, where can they see the situation clearly. It's just that now he needs the coat of the republic government to wrap himself around.

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