Vol 4 Chapter 21: Anti-Protection League

With the entry of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Allies have reached a consensus on the issue of containing Bulgaria’s expansion.
However, since the current situation in Europe is the confrontation between the two major alliances, it is impossible for the three countries to directly attack Bulgaria, otherwise it is very likely that an all-out war between the two major alliances will burst. This is unacceptable to everyone!
After all, everyone is not ready at this time, and the Germans have not reached their peak, especially the gap in the navy, it is very obvious, even the power of the first battle!
Since the boss is inconvenient to come forward, it's the younger brother's turn to appear. Therefore, persuading Romania, Greece, the Kingdom of Montenegro and the Ottoman Empire to form an anti-protection alliance has become a top priority!
The Ottoman Empire is the best thing to do. As long as someone is willing to help contain Bulgaria, they are welcome, even if they pay a small price, it is acceptable to them.
The question is, in the kingdoms of Greece, Romania, and Montenegro, why should they take such a big risk to become an enemy of the Bulgarians?
Even if everyone has conflicts, should we consider the strength gap?
The combined population of the three countries is less than 10 million, less than half of Bulgaria; the gap in industry is even greater, less than a fraction of Bulgaria!
Even if the alliance provides equipment, the Three Kingdoms can have a million soldiers, so there must be time?
The conspiracy of your government can be kept secret, but can the large-scale military mobilization be kept secret?
I am afraid that Ferdinand has just begun to expand the army. Wouldn't Bulgarian't start to be stronger?
In addition to Romania, there are some strengths, whether it is the Kingdom of Montenegro or the Kingdom of Greece, they can't stop the main attack of the Bulgarian army!
Everyone knows this, so it is easy to persuade these three countries to join the Anti-Protection League, but it is difficult to want people to take practical actions!
After all, no matter whether it is a Greek or a Romanian, no one is a fool. There may be a little bit more middle-aged and young man in the Kingdom of Montenegro, but King Nicholas I is not foolish?
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"Your Majesty, the Italian Minister has lodged a diplomatic protest with us, asking me to withdraw from Tripoli!" Foreign Minister Metjeev said lightly.
Obviously, he did not take the Italian protests to heart. If the Italians really want to take action, it is not the Italian ambassador who is here now, but the port of Tripoli directly blocked by the Italian navy!
Ferdinand smiled faintly, and said: "It is not impossible to tell the Italians if they want Tripoli, but what can he trade for?"
How could Ferdinand’s eyeliner be concealed from allies’ changes? Even if the high-levels of Germany and Italy can't penetrate, there is really no secret to him in the Austro-Hungarian Empire!
Tripoli may be of great significance to Italy, but to Bulgaria it is just a newly acquired colony!
The strategic value is not as important as planting a small island in the Aegean Sea, and the economic value is no more than the income of a medium-sized city!
With the attributes of the Italian selling his teammates, Ferdinand is looking forward to what kind of bargaining chips the Italian can offer this time?
Otherwise, even if it was Tripoli that Bulgaria could not hold, Ferdinand would be thrown to the British and the Italians would be disgusting!
That's right, the anti-protection alliance that Germany secretly planned, Ferdinand was not able to stop it, but was happy to see it happen!
Needless to say, Greece, who calls their geographic location so important, and they occupy so many islands, they still don't let go!
Romania peeks at Northern Dobroch, Bulgaria, and Ferdinand also peeks at Romania’s Danube Plain?
Okay, Ferdinand even took a fancy to others. Romania will be placed in Bucharest. It was out of strategic security considerations-to avoid the edge of the powers, but now it is really unavoidable!
Although the Kingdom of Montenegro is now the little brother of Bulgaria, it's a pity that this little brother is disobedient, doing things in two days, and there are big things and no small things, Ferdinand has long wanted to beat them.
If the Kingdom of Montenegro jumped backwards, Ferdinand would laugh. Everyone knows that there are too many farts in the second grade. Then the Germans have a headache, and the relationship with Austria-Hungary can't be coordinated!
That's right, even if Ferdinand dared to break it, even if Montenegro jumped upside down, he would come back obediently later. The second young Serb in their country is already a blood feud with the Austro-Hungarian Empire. How could it be possible to cooperate?
Therefore, with so many unfavorable factors added up, Ferdinand does not think that the anti-protection alliance that the Germans tossed has any substantive effect!
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Things are often shifted by people's will. Romania, which has not been valued by Ferdinand, has joined the anti-protection alliance first. Why?
It was all money. After the Balkan War, the Russians imposed double tariffs on Romanian agricultural exports in order to combat competitors.
After the Russo-Japanese War, the Russians withdrew from the Marmara Sea and Bulgaria took over the strait, but this policy was continued!
Oh, the Russian navy has withdrawn from the strait, but Ferdinand still has to give it face. All import and export tariffs involving Russia are collected by others, and the French also have this treatment.
In other words, there is not much oil and water left in this golden waterway. Bulgaria caught the Romanian family in the squeeze, and it is strange that Carol I did not explode!
The bourgeoisie and landlord class in Romania hope to break this status quo, which prompted the Romanian government to make this decision!
The Greek government that broke the tank and smashed it was similar. After Bulgaria took the island of Crete, the two sides were torn apart, and the domestic anti-security forces were on the rise.
King George I, the king's right to speak in the country, was getting lower and lower, and he didn't bother to interfere, so he let the situation unfold. In the end, the Greek government made this risky decision under internal pressure!
Oh, these two joined the Anti-Protection League. Ferdinand was not surprised at all. The problem is that the Kingdom of Montenegro actually jumped back!
I don't know what promises the Germans gave. In short, the Kingdom of Montenegro also secretly joined the Anti-Protection League.
You must know that the economy of the Kingdom of Montenegro has long been controlled by Bulgaria. Ferdinand sneezes, and the Kingdom of Montenegro will burst into a financial earthquake!
In the Royal Palace in Berlin, Germany, Wilhelm II is listening to a report from the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the Near East issue.
"Your Majesty, although the Anti-Protection League has been established, no matter whether it is Greece, Montenegro, or Romania, they are not willing to send troops to help the Ottoman Empire. They dare not start a war with Bulgaria now!" The Foreign Minister said worriedly.
Yes, as Ferdinand expected, it is easy to build an alliance, but it is difficult to send troops. If the four teams can fight and win together, it is estimated that everyone will be able to unite again.
But now the 6th armies of the Ottoman Empire are the strongest among the four nations. Unfortunately, they have lost control of the sea and can only wait in place for Bulgaria to attack;
The other three countries also had a good navy in Greece, but a fleet that has not been allocated for ten years, how much combat effectiveness can you imagine?
The great powers are not stupid. In order to allow the Greeks to pay off their debts, the warships available in the Greek navy were disposed of as early as ten years ago. The rest were broken copper and iron, which could not be sold. Come down.
Therefore, it is impossible to seize control of the sea. Now if the Three Kingdoms send troops, it is to top the tank for the Ottoman Empire and attract Bulgaria to attack!
William II frowned and asked in confusion, "Why are the Bulgarians always playing small troubles, and have not yet been on the 6th Asia Minor Peninsula?"
That's right, Bulgaria has been fighting against the Ottoman Empire from the beginning of the war to the present, but it does not engage in a decisive battle with the Ottomans. In addition to attacking Libya, it just grabs a bunch of islands. There is no big battle!
The Minister of Foreign Affairs explained: "Bulgaria is still making diplomatic efforts. The Bulgarians hope that all countries will recognize their sovereignty over the Asia Minor Peninsula, but we have resisted it!"
"Oh, it! Don't we recognize their sovereignty over Asia Minor, won't they do it?" William II asked wonderingly
The anti-guarantee alliance has been established. Waiting for the Ottoman Empire to drag the main force of the 6th Army in Bulgaria, everyone can start to tear a piece of meat from Bulgaria.
Isn't this anti-protection alliance just a joke?
That's right, Bulgaria has mobilized more than 800,000 troops, and less than 100,000 people have actually participated in the war. With this more than 700,000 troops, who dares to act rashly?
"Yes!" the foreign minister replied affirmatively
He explained: "The war broke out too suddenly, and neither side had time to prepare. The appetite of the Bulgarians may not be as big as we thought. After eating the Aegean islands, their strategy may have been completed!
Therefore, what else can UU get after reading www.uukanshu.com? The Bulgarian government's expectations are not high. Unless countries can recognize their sovereignty over Asia Minor, they will not go to death with the Ottoman Empire! "
William II shook his head and said jokingly: "If we recognize Bulgaria's sovereignty over Asia Minor, it is estimated that the Sudanese government will jump right away!
Now we are doing our best. The Bulgarians refuse to be listed, so it is impossible for us to go with someone else!
Let him do the rest. It's up to the Ottomans. We are ready to mediate this war at any time! "
Obviously, this defeat is not worth mentioning for the Germans! William II did not take it to heart, after all, this is just a small part of the German occupation of the world!
"Your Majesty, perhaps the British need the Bulgarians to attack Asia Minor more now!" the Minister of Foreign Affairs proposed.
"Go on!" William II said lightly
"After the Sudanese government completed its reforms, with our help, a new type of Sixth Army was established. The existence of this force has threatened the interests of the British in Egypt. At least their expansion in the Euradi River Basin has been Forced to stop!" The Minister of Foreign Affairs explained
William II thought for a while and said: "Yes, the Suez Canal is related to the lifeblood of the British. They really hope that Bulgaria will hit the Ottoman Empire hard!
It seems that in this regard, we have a common topic again. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the London government will get in touch to see if we can cooperate again! "
Obviously, at this time William II has not regarded the British as the greatest enemy, otherwise he wanted to break the British monopoly on the Suez Canal, rather than weaken Bulgaria!
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