Chapter 15: Ascend the throne

7On July 12, 1887, it was a memorable day when Ferdinand Maximilian Karl Leopold Maria was crowned at the Palace of Vrana and became the Grand Duke of Bulgaria.
Thanks to Ferdinand's painstaking management, the ceremony is more beautiful than in history, and at least the guests who participate will have more weight.
Emperor Edward of the British Empire, Rudolph of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, King of Greece, etc. all came to the ceremony in person, demonstrating the support attitude of the powers.
Jeffrey Dinard's goal was achieved. With the help of external forces, the time was used to deter the various factions in Bulgaria and lay the foundation for subsequent reforms.
Bulgaria has excellent natural conditions, with various terrains such as mountains, hills, and plains. Lakes and rivers are vertical and horizontal. The main rivers are the Danube and Maricha.
Plutonium is also poor in natural resources. The main mineral deposits are coal, lead, zinc, copper, iron, uranium, manganese, chromium, mineral salts and a small amount of oil.
"In general, it is suitable for the novice period. It has been ruled by Ottoman for a long time. It has just gained independence. There are no big nobles and big capitalists in the country. The development was very good at the beginning, but the potential is not great!" Although Ferdinand had prepared for a long time, he still Can't help commenting.
"Stambolov, what's your good suggestion on the appointment and removal of personnel?" Ferdinand asked calmly
Stambolov, Bulgarian politician and strong prime minister (1887-1894), is regarded as Bulgaria's Bismarck.
学习 Study at the seminary in Odessa from 1870 to 1872. In the early years, he participated in the underground revolutionary movement against Bulgarian rule in Bulgaria.
1875 and 1876 led small anti-Turkish uprisings. Bulgaria gained self-government in 1878, and he was elected to the newly formed parliament. In 1884, he served as speaker.
After the abdication of Grand Duke Alexander I in 1886, he shattered Russian interference and supported Prince Ferdinand of Saxony-Coburg-Gotha as the Grand Duke of Bulgaria.
After the new Grand Duke took office, he organized the cabinet. During his administration, he continued to oppose Russia, maintain diplomatic relations with Turkey, and expand Bulgaria's sphere of influence in Macedonia.
He used horror to deal with the anti-Cyber ​​conspiracy and mutiny in succession. Grand Prince Ferdinand I regained his monarchy and was forced to resign as Prime Minister (May 31, 1894).
Jeff Ferdinand has no plan to change people. He has just ascended the throne. Now the most important thing is to stabilize the situation and there is no suitable candidate.
"Master, after careful consideration, this is a list of cabinet members and main government officials, please look over it." Stambolov said as he handed in the documents.
"Well, okay, that's it! Let them take office as soon as possible! Next week you will have a cabinet meeting, and you have to come up with a policy agenda. Now you can leave, I need to rest." Ferdinand was dissatisfied with the order.
"Co-authors now want to be a minister, and it's too anxious! At least you must be able to face it, and provide a few more candidates! All are settled, and Lao Tzu is a rubber stamp!" Ferdinand secretly thought
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"Bulgarian development also has advantages. First: there are no strong industrial competitors, the industrial base is relatively poor, and it can completely monopolize operations, and the government has almost no trouble. Second: I have a lot of money, and now there is no technical blockade. Say, you can get the technology you want! "
"The government still wants them to develop agriculture vigorously! What industry to play, now is still waiting for loans to pay wages! Yes, we still need to develop education, but now it is better to use literacy classes, the spirit encourages patriotic youth to spread cultural knowledge, Just a reward and save a lot ... "Ferdinand is busy planning
"Prince, the cabinet ministers have already arrived. Are you waiting for the hall to start the meeting?" The attendant reminded
"Okay, I'll be right there."
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"Interrupt, Mr. Stambolov" Ferdinand spoke.
好的 "Okay, Grandpa, let's say it!" Stambolov said with some dissatisfaction
"Mr. Stambolov, how did this plan come about? How many people are there in Bulgaria? How many of them are agricultural and industrial? How is education? The distribution of domestic resources?" Nan politely exposed the problems, gave Stam a dismissal, and rejected the empty plan.
"This ~~ Dear Grand Duke, Bulgaria now has a population of 3.1045 million, most of whom are agricultural, education, and distribution of domestic resources. These are not counted. Well, I admit that this plan has been done in a hurry. Stambolov paused and said
"It seems that there are not a few simple historical figures, and they have responded so quickly," Ferdinand thought. He did say: "Mr. Prime Minister, we must be responsible to the Bulgarian people, we must understand the actual situation and we are formulating a governance program!"
"I approve the matter of personnel salary! Others call back to redo, big industrial plan, hell, I have never heard of any industry in Bulgaria. UU reading www.uukanshu.com specifically understand it!"
"From the perspective of population structure, I suggest that you focus on developing agriculture first. We must consider the interests of the majority of people! There is also education reform. We must focus on science, and we can also establish literacy classes. Industrial development, first find out The distribution of resources, making plans tailored to local conditions, there is no big industrial plan like this, I don't want to see it again! "
"Sorry, Honorable Grand Duke, let's go back and redo right away!" Stambolov said with his head down.
Stambolov, dizzy and beaten by Ferdinand, the carefully prepared plan is worthless, and there is no way to refute it.
斐 In Ferdinand's view, the Bulgarian government is now almost the same as the Alliance in Xinghai. A group of idealists can boast about it. The specific policy strategy is completely in the white stage.
"Go, gentlemen, you have worked hard for the future of Bulgaria!" Seeing the cabinet headed by Stam bowed his head, of course Ferdinand knew he would take it.
"For Bulgaria!" A few people who were still dejected just now became energetic.
"Fight for Bulgaria!"
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"Well, yes, patriotic youths are so good!" Looking at this group of cabinet members whose average age is not more than 35 years old, Ferdinand retorted.
The Stambolov government was evaluated by later generations as a police terrorist regime. They received the support of a part of the emerging bourgeoisie, and they were completely on the side of the bourgeoisie, vigorously promoting factories and trade.
The peasants and workers occupying the vast majority are excluded, and the basis of their governance is very weak.
Most missionaries, and some intellectuals, including some petty bourgeoisie, oppose the government's aggressive anti-Russian policy.