Chapter 51: Nikola's visit

　　 After the terrible defeat of the Crimean War in 1856, Teddy Bear suffered a heavy blow in the international hegemony, forcing it to shift its expansion focus to the Far East and the Pacific.
　　 And Britain, the United States, Germany and other countries also hope to lure bears to the Far East pastures, to add to the flames.
　　 Before the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 broke out, the powers did not clearly see the weakness of my Big Apple, hoping that Apple could take advantage of its geographic superiority to hold back the expansion of the bear.
At that time, there was a countercurrent of chauvinism in Russia. The Orientalists in the ideological and cultural circles advocated: "Russian culture is more closely related to Eastern culture than it is to European culture, and it feels that the integration of the East into the Russian Empire is Russia’s historical mission."
　　 Under the encouragement of his teacher and Orientalist Ukhtomsky, the then crown prince Nicholas traveled to Greece, Egypt, India, China, Japan and other Eastern countries from 1890 to 1891.
　　 In October 1891, Nicholas and his entourage accepted the invitation of the Japanese imperial family to visit Japan. They were also stabbed with sabers by Japanese assassins, laying a hidden danger for the future Russo-Japanese War.
It may be due to the easing of relations between Russia and Bulgaria, or it may be due to changes in German mainland policy. Russia has become unprecedentedly isolated in Europe, and it is in urgent need of allies. It intends to strengthen relations with Bulgaria. Nikolai added another Bulgaria to the countries visited. .
　　Since Teddy Bear threw the olive branch, Ferdinand said that he didn't care about it.
　　 Oh, it was all purely funny, Ferdinand immediately stopped his work and hurried back to Sofia for fear of missing time.
　　 The above is purely yy.
　　 Mainly, Ferdinand had great expectations for Nicholas' visit. From a geopolitical point of view, Teddy Bear is also Bulgaria's first diplomatic target. There is no room for Ferdinand not to pay attention, and we must prepare in advance.
　　 Nicholas's visit as a Russian crown prince is certainly not just a journey. As for the purpose, Ferdinand is generally clear.
　　 is nothing more than two points, or one point, to further improve Russia-Bulgaria relations. Whether or not to form an alliance depends on the price offered by Mao Xiong.
　　 "As soon as I entered politics, I became a passerby since then!"
　　Ferdinand ended his three-month national inspection ahead of schedule, requisitioned a train, occupied the time as the king’s train, and returned to Sofia.
　　 Sitting on the bumpy train, Ferdinand was sipping tea leisurely while looking into the distance through the car window, his face was delighted.
　　 It’s April now. Spring returns to the earth and everything is revived. It is another year of green grass and once again spring flowers are red. In the field, the grass has changed into emerald green clothes, and the earth is full of life.
Alice walked over gently, seeming to feel Ferdinand’s good mood, and smiled and said, "Your Excellency, Sofia called just now. The Crown Prince nun has arrived in Ukraine and will arrive in Burgas in three days, and then take a ride. The railway rushes to Sofia!"
　　 Ferdinand spouted a sip of tea, and asked in amazement, "Shenma? Didn't you mean to go to Greece first? Why did you suddenly change the schedule?"
Alice cast a wink at Ferdinand and said with a smile: "The telegram says that this is the credit of Archbishop Schleim. After hearing the opening of the Sorbian Railway, he persuaded Crown Prince Nicholas to The first stop was in Bulgaria!"
　　 Ferdinand returned to his senses, realized that he had lost his temper, and immediately recovered his usual calmness. Glancing at Alice, who was snickering on the side, she said to hide her embarrassment: "Oh! Archbishop Schliment is in a hurry to show Nikolai the fruits of Bulgaria's modernization."
　　 Alice looked at Ferdinand with a knowing smile, as if she was saying, I know, there are no outsiders here, just feel free.
　　 Ferdinand knew that he had no deterrent in front of Alice. As soon as he pulled Alice into his arms with his left hand, his right hand began to walk around her, looking at Alice with a smirk.
　　 Alice was so frightened that she paled. She was still very conservative. Although she had fallen into Ferdinand's claws, she still didn't plan to have a day of prostitution with him.
　　 Seeing that Alice couldn’t get away, she hurriedly said, "Your Excellency, let go, I still have a job. Is Sofia still waiting for a reply?"
　　 Alice has no confidence in Ferdinand’s morals, especially in terms of beauty, as evidenced by the many dancers in the palace.
　　 Ferdinand smiled triumphantly and said: "Am I so scary? I won't eat you again!"
　　 Alice hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, what shall we do next on our itinerary? Should we continue to return to Sofia or return directly to Burgas?"
　　 thought: "You won't, if my attitude is to relax a little bit, I have already been ~~"
　　 Ferdinand let go of Alice, meditated for a while, and said: "The itinerary remains the same, continue to Sofia!"
　　 As soon as the voice fell, Alice fled. Only Ferdinand was left alone with emotion, UU reading www.uukanshu.com "Am I that scary? No, it must be that Alice is too stupid, she has misunderstood what I mean, it must be!"
　　The area of ​​Bulgaria is not large. Ferdinand drove back to Sofia from Burgas when he set off in the early morning and in the evening.
　　 Despite having been on the train for most of the day, Ferdinand was so tired that he held an interim ministerial meeting in the palace.
　　 There is not much time left before Nikolai's visit. What kind of position should Bulgaria use to treat him, or how to face the future relations between Russia and Russia?
　　 Chekov and Konstantin met at the Sofia Palace and smiled unexpectedly. Chekov looked at Konstantin and said, "Konstantin, how do you think we should face Russia next? Do you want to form an alliance with them?"
　　 Constantine said calmly: "It probably depends on the sincerity that Prince Nicholas brought to St. Petersburg!"
　　 Chekov nodded with some worry. Now in Bulgaria, pro-Russian factions dominate the mainstream. Among the high-level government, he and James, who has gradually faded out of the government, are the anti-Russians.
　　 Chekov has always been deeply wary of Teddy Bear. He felt that Mao Xiong had no good intentions towards Bulgaria, and even if it was an alliance, it was only used, not reliable! However, he is weak, and this view has few supporters in the government.
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　　 Ferdinand dragged his tired body and concluded: "Well, to strengthen relations with Russia, everyone agrees! Then, the negotiations will be left to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs!"
　　 "The specific projects involved need to be determined by the government within the last few days. In principle, they will focus on economic development, such as importing mineral resources from Ukraine, bringing in labor, etc.!"
　　 "Today's meeting is classified as s-level secret, and no one may disclose it to the outside world! Violators are punished as treason!"