Vol 2 Chapter 20: New Balkan League

　　 After calculating, King George I discovered that although the Bulgarian army is more, but the Istanbul area is close to Constantinople, the Bulgarian army has to take on the main force of this war.
　　 I am still confident in the combat effectiveness of the Greek army. If it weren't for the worry that Bulgaria would become a fisherman, the Greek government would be ready to single out the Ottoman Empire!
　　 "Okay, Ferdinand! I bet on behalf of the Greek government! Don't you regret that this is also included in the treaty?" George I said confidently
　　Ferdinand smiled slightly, waiting for the performance of the Greek Army, you will cry at that time!
　　 On August 12, 1895, Ferdinand and King George I of Greece signed the famous "Balkan Treaty" in the suburban manor of Sofia, marking the initial establishment of the Balkan Alliance!
　　The treaty stipulates: 1. The two countries undertake national defense tasks against the Ottoman Empire; once any of the two countries has a war with the Ottoman Empire, the other country must also unconditionally declare war on the Ottoman Empire.
　　2, within three months before the outbreak of the war, the opponent must be notified to prepare in advance, otherwise the opponent can join the war one week after the outbreak of the war!
　　 3. The time for the outbreak of the war must be five years later, otherwise Bulgaria will have the right to delay its participation in the war by one month! (This was put forward by Ferdinand on the grounds that Bulgaria has just finished fighting Serbia and needs to cultivate and regenerate.)
　　4. Regarding the issue of trophies, the principle of separate operations is first come first served. In joint operations, the number of annihilated enemies is used as the criterion. (Prevent one party from watching the fun)
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　　 In addition to the secret agreement, the two countries also signed a treaty of friendly business exchanges. Of course, it is no longer Ferdinand and George I that signed the agreement. Naturally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the two sides is responsible for the ordinary treaty.
　　The content includes: 1. The two countries give each other most-favored-nation treatment to facilitate direct business exchanges between the two countries.
　　 2. The two countries strengthen non-governmental cooperation and encourage cultural exchanges.
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　　 After digging a deep hole for the Greeks, Ferdinand returned to the palace contentedly. Since the Greeks are not on the road, no wonder his hands are black.
　　 But Bulgaria's strategy is about to change slightly! The estuary to the Mediterranean does not necessarily have to be Albania. It is all based on Macedonia, plus Thrace and Epirus may be a better choice!
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　　 In fact, Ferdinand did not care about the "Balkan League." The combat effectiveness of the Greek army at the end of the 19th century is really doubtful.
　　 Serbia has been abolished, and they will not appear in the Balkan War for at least two decades. Twenty years later, if it is not annexed by Austria-Hungary, it will be too late to come up with bubbles.
　　The size of Negro (Montenegro) is too small. Even if the liver and kidneys are blasted, at most 20,000 to 30,000 troops will be collected, and soy sauce is fine.
　　The biggest purpose of establishing the alliance is to cheer up the Greeks and encourage them to challenge the Ottoman Empire. If you can borrow the hands of the Turks, it would be perfect to abolish Greece like in history!
　　If George I knew what Ferdinand really thought, I wonder if he would be off! Now he is returning to Athens confidently. As Ferdinand requested that the war should be placed five years later, the Greek government has not even started preparing for the war. Of course, it has no money to do it!
　　Ferdinand still didn’t know that when he was too conspiring with Greece, some people were also labeled with his doctrine. After the second Bulgarian-Serbian War, Bulgaria entered the eyes of interested people, and this time foreign borrowing became a game of powers!
　　 Since the Bulgarian loan plan was proposed, it has attracted the attention of the great powers. Foreign Secretary Metjeev, Chancellor of the Exchequer Kennedy, and Prime Minister Constantine have all become the focus of public relations for consortia.
Of course, this is not a good thing, because now Germany and Austria, France and Russia have joined forces to form a consortium, the British Empire is naturally going it alone, except for banks in the United States, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium and other countries. The consortium also joined in.
　　Bulgaria will face another diplomatic choice. Aside from other things, Bulgaria must make a choice among Germany, Austria, France and Russia!
　　The advantage of choosing Germany and Austria is that there is no need to repay long-term loans. Anyway, as soon as the World War broke out, Germany and Austria will not be able to collect debts. After the war, perhaps Bulgaria can clear the debt by 100 levs.
　　 But in the next Balkan expansion, Bulgaria will be embarrassed. Will Germany give up the Ottoman Empire for Bulgaria? Ferdinand would not believe it anyway!
　　 The key is the revenge of the Russian Empire, which Bulgaria cannot bear. Ferdinand didn't think that his political skills were so defying that he could have both sides!
　　 Even knowing that Germany and Austria have given more favorable conditions, Bulgaria has no choice. Ferdinand knows this question, and other people know it. It is estimated that Germany and Austria themselves did not hold much hope, and it is more likely to add obstacles to the Russians!
　　 The British are worthy of being a stick, UU reading www.uukanshu.com's ability to fool people is not covered. In addition to loans, it also suggested that Bulgaria build a navy, and also invited Bulgaria to participate in the fight for African colonies.
　　 just turned the cabinet into a dizzy direction, even Ferdinand secretly thought about it. You know that at the end of the 19th century, it was the peak period for the powers to carve up Africa. After this village, there would be no such shop!
　　 If there is the support of the British, Bulgaria will concentrate all its efforts to smash the fleet out, and it will be impossible to get a share in Africa.
　　 Ferdinand still ruthlessly refused. The navy was not established in a day. When the Bulgarian fleet has formed combat effectiveness, it is estimated that the daylily will be cold!
　　 A big picture cake, I can't see it. I don't know if the Greeks were just fooled by the British, and they desperately smashed the fleet. In the end, the colony was not recovered. Instead, they played with the Ottoman Navy!
　　 Do you think the British will give up after rejecting it? Then the British Empire invited Bulgaria to join the Intervention Army to interfere in the Armenian issue. Oh, the Greeks have already joined.
　　 The temptation is much greater this time. The three countries joined forces to overthrow the Turks. In theory, there is no problem at all. When the time comes, the Balkans will be divided between Bulgaria and Greece.
　　 Ferdinand knew that this was actually a huge pit. Perhaps the British Empire can easily deal with the Turks, but the Bulgarian Army is ready to challenge the Turks!
　　 It’s not that Ferdinand looked down on the British Army. If it weren’t for the training of soldiers in the Boer War, World War I would have no room for the British Army to play!
　　 Ferdinand had to use his personal prestige to forcibly suppress the domestic turmoil, and let him deeply realize the influence of the British Empire!