Vol 2 Chapter 73: Respective bottom line

Negotiations are about to begin, and all parties have been fighting for their interests!
At this time, Ferdinand was holding a secret meeting in Sofia's palace.
"Minister of Foreign Affairs, first introduce this negotiation. What are the positions of various countries?"
"Yes!" The Minister of Foreign Affairs replied heartily.
"From the current situation, China and France support us in this negotiation, while Germany and Austria prefer the Ottoman Empire. The attitude of the British is unknown!
However, according to our Foreign Ministry's analysis, the British are likely to remain neutral at the moment, and they have suffered heavy losses in the Boer War!
And for a long time to come, their main energy will be concentrated on the Boers!
In order to alleviate the pressure, the British may further provoke opposition between France, Russia, and the German, Austrian, and Italian alliances!
The poor performance of the lobster soldiers on the battlefield has seriously affected the London government's popular support. The Salisbury cabinet is under great pressure now!
This time, the British government strongly advocated that the place of negotiation be in London, and it has not failed to divert public attention!
Maintaining European balance has always been the most important diplomatic strategy of the British, and this time is no exception! By analyzing the international situation, we judge that the British should have a series of small actions in this negotiation! "
Prime Minister Constantine thought about it and said, "At present, the influence of the Franco-Russian alliance in the Balkans is much stronger than the German-Austrian alliance!
In other words, whether we can get the benefits of booking in this negotiation depends to a large extent on the attitude of France and Russia, or how much the Russians support us? "
The Minister of Foreign Affairs nodded and said: "Yes! Now on the European continent, the three-nation alliance between France and Russia and Germany, Austria and Italy is basically evenly matched, and the French-Russian alliance has a slight advantage!
Now the two major alliances are guarding the British. In order to avoid being profited by the fishermen, many times everyone is avoiding intensifying contradictions! "
Ferdinand nodded with satisfaction. Now that the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has really grown up, it is still very accurate to judge these general directions.
In history, the French-Russian Treaty and the German-Austrian-Italian Alliance have held each other for more than ten years, and basically no major conflict has occurred. Even if it has reached the edge of war several times, it has been resolved under the restraint of both parties!
It was not until the British joined the Allies that the conflict between the two major alliances began to intensify quickly, and eventually went to war! It would be strange if there were no British words.
Some people say that German hatred cannot be eased. Ferdinand knows that it is nonsense. As long as you have enough interests, there are no contradictions that cannot be resolved!
The French-German cooperation in history has not happened. Whether it is "the three countries interfered in returning to Liaoning", or now the Germans and French together have blocked the British in Africa, the two governments have cooperated!
Really speaking of hatred, Britain and France are deadly enemies. Both sides have fought for hundreds of years. Even the conflict of interest between the two sides is much larger than Germany and France!
There is no such thing in history, the diplomacy of the British Empire is so good! The ability to manipulate public opinion is also very good, and the republican France is exactly eating this set!
Now the peoples of Germany and France have confronted each other. In the next few years, France and Germany will consider each other as their biggest enemies, and even the hatred between Britain and France will be suppressed!
"What do we need to get and what to pay in this negotiation? Everyone have any ideas now, let's talk about it!" Ferdinand asked
The Minister of Industry said firmly: "We must get all of Kosovo, where the coal we need for steelmaking is vital to Bulgaria's heavy industry!"
Minister of Education Chekov went on to say, "East Thrace, Macedonia, this time we must get all of them!
Bulgaria has invested huge amounts of money here since 20 years ago, and now we have a dominant position in this region. The population base is very solid, and integration is easy! "
The Minister of Finance added: "Istanbul is the most elite part of the Balkans. Winning this region will result in a substantial increase in our fiscal revenue, which will help alleviate the financial crisis!"
"In order to consider long-term development, we must have an estuary in the Mediterranean! It is best to annex Epirus and Albania!" The Minister of Trade said excitedly.
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Ferdinand figured it out, probably about the same. According to everyone, basically the area actually controlled by Bulgaria is now in the bag!
By Ferdinand's idea, Bulgaria is too small. The land in the Balkans is extremely important for Bulgaria!
Besides, I have eaten the meat in my mouth, why should I spit it out!
What if Germany and Austria support the Ottoman Empire? Can they still send troops directly to help the Ottomans recover their lost land?
If you cannot send troops directly, what are they afraid of? Today's Germans are not as arrogant as Germany in World War I. They gave money and supplies to the Ottomans to fight, and they still don't have a family!
Ferdinand finally clapped and said, "In that case, we will negotiate with the Ottoman Empire with our actual dividing line as the goal!
What the Ottomans can't get on the battlefield, don't even think about getting it on the negotiating table!
In addition to the territory, other war reparations and captive ransom issues can be handled at the discretion of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs! "
Well, it's all here, and neither side has the chips to keep the other side bleeding!
The Ottoman Empire's territory in Europe is almost lost, now it is a broken pot! If it were not for the "Bulgarian Navy" still patronizing the Ottoman coastline, I guess they are too lazy to negotiate!
Similarly, Bulgaria is now helpless in taking the Ottoman Empire. Apart from Constantinople, it will be Asia Minor. Ferdinand does not have such a big appetite. Of course, if you see it, you will accept it!
As for the issue of captives, it is estimated that it has a little effect on other European countries, but the Ottomans don't care about it, and they must listen to it!
Like Ferdinand's idea, there is also Nicholas I. Now he is preparing to establish the Kingdom of Montenegro. Of course, they are farther away. Now they are out of reach of the Ottoman Empire!
"A bastard! It's all a mess ..." George I scolded
Since the failure of the Greek-Turkish war, he has basically never seen his smiley face. Now that both allies are busy dividing up the Ottoman heritage, what about the Greek government?
Even the ability to recover the lost land is not available. Even because of the existence of the Greek Navy, after the Ottomans defeated in the Marmara naval battle, they have control of the sea and it is useless!
The Ede-Pasha Army set up its headquarters in the Athenian Palace with great fanfare. The Greeks could only look angry and couldn't do anything!
The army can't beat it, the navy can't bombard its capital with naval guns, and it's still a palace? Even if it is now occupied, you still cannot do it!
As for supplies, let alone. Own ammunition reserves, coupled with seizures in Greece, and no major battles, ammunition is basically enough!
food? Anyway, it is not their own land. Edher Pasha can search for it. Before the Greeks have starved to death, they will not be short of food!
The Minister of Foreign Affairs said tragically: "You, Bulgaria and Mentenegrow have divided up the territories of the Ottoman Europe, and they have been ruthlessly abandoned by Greece!"
"How does this work? This is a naked betrayal, and the great Greek kingdom will absolutely not tolerate such betrayal!" Said the Prime Minister excitedly.
"Bulgaria and Mente Negro demand that we must be completely consistent with them in the negotiations. In return, they will ask the Ottomans to withdraw from our land, otherwise ~" said Foreign Minister Zhankeke.
"What else?" The Home Secretary asked.
"Otherwise, in this negotiation, they will not support any terms that are conducive to Greece. Even if they only require the Ottoman army to withdraw from Greek territory, they will not support it!" Said George I coldly.
"Are they using Greek interests to trade with the Ottomans? Aren't the Bulgarians afraid of future revenge by the Ottomans?" The Prime Minister said in disbelief.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he regretted it. Depending on the current status of the Ottoman Empire, maybe it would collapse someday. Just think about revenge. Now the Sudanese government can handle the internal problems.
At this time, George I was distraught. The victory he was waiting for came, but the fruit of the victory was not his own!
Bottom line? Does this have anything to do with the Greek government? Being able to keep home is the only bottom line for the Greek government now!
In fact, Greece is not the most tragedy now ~ EbookFREE.me ~ Despite the heavy losses, anyway, it has also gained the reputation of a victorious country. The strategic place of Crete has also been included in the bag, which is better than nothing. Right!
The Sudanese government is the real big loser. With the exception of losing all European territories, political influence is deadly!
The weak nature of the Ottoman Empire has been exposed, and you can imagine a tide of division against the Ottoman Empire, which is coming soon!
As for recovering losses? The Sudanese government is still very experienced in this respect. Since entering the 19th century, basically every time they have defeated, they have to be cut and never recovered!
Now they are still working hard, just to lose more dignity!
After the Black Sea Fleet entered the Marmara Sea, the Russians could not let go. Even if the British Mediterranean Fleet came over, this situation could not be changed!
Take control of the side of the Dardanelles Strait. With the addition of the Black Sea Fleet, if the Russians still can't keep it, they won't be able to become a great power!