Vol 4 Chapter 28: Darkness Chen Cang

Problems that cannot be resolved at the negotiating table are resolved at the negotiating table. In fact, as long as the allies let go, Ferdinand's goal can be achieved. As for the anti-protection alliance's own opinions, it is not important!
In order to achieve the true strategic goal, Ferdinand threw out this series of smoke bombs to confuse the six major powers and focus their attention on the negotiations to cover the actions of the Bulgarian army on the Greek peninsula!
Before the negotiations began, the Bulgarian army had already occupied more than half of Greece. After the negotiations began, taking advantage of the home field, Ferdinand cut off the ties between the delegations of various countries and the mainland of Greece and secured three days.
Covered the actions of the third front army just drawn from Izmir, namely: ascending the Peloponnese Peninsula and occupying Piraeus, turning Athens into an isolated city! (Other areas have been occupied before, including Evia Island)
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Oh, the Greek delegation that got the news is now angrily protesting to Metiev, but it's a pity that Meteve is also an old fritters. How could he take it?
The head of the Greek delegation, George Theotokissian, was helpless in the face of the haha-fighting Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Metiev. He could only appeal at the negotiating meeting in an attempt to gain support from the great powers.
"Gentlemen, in the past few days of my negotiations, the Bulgarian army raided Greece, ascended the Peloponnese Peninsula, and occupied Piraeus!
The Bulgarians are blasphemy against peace. They did not put the negotiation meeting in their eyes and violated international conventions. We hope that all countries can uphold justice and stop this..."
The Russian representative Paul Ivanov interrupted George's long speech and said: "We deeply regret the incident on the Greek peninsula that we were born with, but now that the matter has happened, let's continue today's negotiations!"
His proposal was supported by Britain and France, and even the acquiescence of Italy, the Kingdom of Montenegro, Romania, and the Ottoman Empire. Only the Germans and the Austro-Hungarian Empire raised objections!
This result made George Theotokis very heartbroken. It is normal for the Allied Powers to support Bulgaria, but the silence of the other three countries of the Anti-Protection League and the Italians is undoubtedly telling him that the countries are ready to sell out the interests of Greece. Satisfy the interests of Bulgaria, thereby reducing the conditions in other areas!
In fact, the same is true. In the following negotiations, Bulgaria's attitude towards the other three countries has softened, and it seems to be telling everyone that the main purpose of Bulgaria this time is the Greek Peninsula!
After the adjournment, George Theotokiss protested to the three allies of the Kingdom of Montenegro, Romania, and the Ottoman Empire, and expressed strong dissatisfaction with their betrayal!
Oh, as for the four countries of Britain, France, Russia, and Italy, they are all great powers, and the Greeks can't afford to provoke them, so they can only pretend that they have nothing to live.
At the same time, the three countries of the Allied powers also held a secret meeting. The representatives of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire expressed strong dissatisfaction with the silence of the Italians. They agreed that the positions of the three countries were consistent in this negotiation, but today the Italians suddenly Changed to hang!
"Mr. Antonio, what does your country's performance mean today? We need a reasonable explanation!" German Foreign Minister Pilov said dissatisfied
Although the representative of the Austro-Hungarian Empire did not speak, his expression had already betrayed his attitude, and it was necessary for the Italians to give a reasonable explanation.
Italian diplomatic representative Antonio Sarandella said calmly: "Mr. Pilov, our attitude in Italy has not changed from beginning to end, and we will maintain the same position with your country in this negotiation. , This is indisputable!
As for today’s matter, we made a temporary decision for the common interests of everyone.
Now the Bulgarians have occupied the Greek peninsula, and they have the support of the Allied Powers. If they want them to withdraw, it is probably impossible to rely on our diplomatic pressure alone.
Everyone knows that it is impossible for our three countries to provoke an all-out war for the Greeks!
Now that the established facts have been created, if the Bulgarians can make concessions on the issues of the other three countries, abandoning Greece is not unacceptable! "
Pilov's attitude towards the Italians is also helpless. Although giving up the Greeks is somewhat emotionally unacceptable, he has to admit that Antonio makes sense.
The Bulgarians have already occupied the Greek peninsula, even if the Three-Power Alliance wants to interfere, it is beyond reach!
The Germans were too weak in the Mediterranean region and could only rely on the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Italians.
The Italians have made it clear that they will not provoke a war for the Greeks; as for the Austro-Hungarian Empire, let alone the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they can't expect their 6th Army to push it all the way, right?
The most important thing is that Greece is too weak. As the weakest country in the anti-protection alliance, even if their geographic location is important, their practical value is the lowest!
No way, even if the Allies are willing to help them, the strength of the Greeks still cannot stop the two Bulgarian infantry divisions. Once the war breaks out, they will be finished immediately. What can such allies do?
The great powers are very realistic. In the face of feelings and interests, of course interests are more important!
Now the Ottoman Empire has the highest strategic value to the Allies. They have the greatest war potential. They can contain the Russians and Bulgaria at the same time, and they can also threaten the Suez Canal. They cannot be given up!
Next is Romania, which has a certain strength and can unite with the Austro-Hungarian Empire against Bulgaria and the Russians!
Both the Kingdom of Montenegro and Greece are dispensable. The Kingdom of Montenegro was just bought by the Germans. The Greeks were forced over by Ferdinand and belonged to the existence of low loyalty. Not really a true ally of the Allies!
At least the Austro-Hungarian Empire did not regard the Kingdom of Montenegro as an ally, and the Italians did not regard Greece as the same!
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When the Allies were discussing internally, Metzhev was not idle. This time, Bulgaria quietly made up the matter behind their backs. Although Britain, France and Russia chose to support Bulgaria due to the relationship between Britain, France and Russia, they would definitely agree. If there is dissatisfaction, these still need to be appeased!
Well, in short, it's bribery! After all, before the negotiations started, everyone reached an agreement, and the positions of the countries have been determined. What Medev has to do is to balance the representatives of the countries, otherwise people will learn from the Italians and be silent once, and Ferdinand can bear it!
These diplomatic representatives have great autonomy. In order to make Antonio Sarandella, a right-winger, become the head of the Italian delegation, Ferdinand did not spend less energy.
The gains now are also very obvious, and their performance is also very impressive, that is, they deliberately let Bulgaria grow bigger and stab the Austro-Hungarian Empire!
In the eyes of these extremists, it is the task to fight the Austro-Hungarian Empire and retake the Trentino and Grizia regions. As for the rest, it is all clouds!
Oh, this is one of the reasons why the Italians suddenly betrayed the Allies after Antonio became a prime minister!
After all, to become an ally with the old enemy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the feelings of the Italians are not so easy to accept. In this sentimental country, personal feelings can often exceed national interests!
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