Vol 4 Chapter 53: Arms race

"His Majesty, the Germans announced their new shipbuilding plan, adding three more fearless ships from 1912 to 1917, plus their existing two, and the previous three already started, and the four planned to start By 1917, the number of Dreadnoughts in the German Navy will reach 12! "Foreign Minister Metiev said cautiously & 1t; /
As soon as he returned from St. Petersburg, Ferdinand received the good news. That's right, for Bulgaria, this is undoubtedly good news! & 1t; /
The more the Germans invested in the navy, this means that Bulgaria will have less pressure on the Western Front in the future. As for the German Navy ’s trouble with John Cow, Ferdinand will not bother. & 1t; /
Well, Romania in the north was automatically ignored by Ferdinand. In fact, even if the Germans are willing to help, Romania's strategic position is very unfavorable, being sandwiched by Bulgaria and Russia. & 1t; /
If you want to attack from Romania, it is estimated that the enemy commander has flooded the brain! Obviously, Romania will be pinched by the Bulgarian and Russian lines as soon as the war breaks out. It is difficult for every 1.8 million troops to defend! & 1t; /
"What did the British do? Do you want to build six?" Ferdinand didn't even want to ask directly & 1t; /
"Every German builds a warship, the British builds two!" This sentence was a declaration of domineeringness when the former British Secretary of the Army, Lord Halden, visited Germany. & 1t; /
Oh, and Ferdinand was still in London earlier, shouting to the Ottoman Empire. It's just that the Ottomans were really poor, and after ordering two fearless ships from Germany, they expressed silence! & 1t; /
But the Germans are now clearly demonstrating in the British, aren't you going to build double the warships? Well, come on, whoever advises who is a grandson! & 1t; /
Foreign Minister Metiev directly replied, "Your Majesty, yes! In March 1912, the British Navy Secretary Churchill submitted a naval bill to Parliament, which has now been passed. According to the bill, the Germans did not build a warship. The British built two, and the London government has announced the addition of six fearless ships within the next five years! & 1t; /
And the British have just reached an agreement with the French. The British transferred the Mediterranean fleet to the North Sea to suppress the Germans. The French transferred the Atlantic navy to the Mediterranean to take over defense. The two countries have reached an agreement! "& 1t; /
Ferdinand smiled. Obviously this is in the data. It seems that the next step is to watch the dumplings performed by Britain and Germany. & 1t; /
As for Bulgaria's big navy plan? Oh, that ’s just a plan. Although it ’s huge, it ’s basically made of cruisers and destroyers. It ’s not bad to deal with submarines. The main battle is still out! & 1t; /
"What about the 6th Army? I remember that the French had aggressively announced an expansion of 50 million. What step has it taken now? What are the reactions of the allies?" Ferdinand asked & 1t; /
Obviously, it is needless to say that the situation of the Russians. Ferdinand had just returned from St. Petersburg, and the bears were ready to expand the army by 450,000. With their standing army of one million, this number is already amazing. & 1t; /
Mettev thought for a while and said, "The French government has submitted to the Parliament a revised military service law, which has increased the compulsory military service system from two to three years. & 1t; /
In addition, the age at which soldiers enter the military service has been reduced from 21 to 45 years old to 2o to 48 years old. & 1t; /
At present, the atmosphere of civil war in France is very strong. Judging from the current situation, it is only a matter of time before parliament is passed. It is estimated that after the amendment to the military service bill, the French expansion will begin. & 1t; /
The Germans have also announced a tit-for-tat expansion of 50 million, but they have mature reserve mechanisms and can complete the expansion at any time as long as they need to. & 1t; /
The expansion of the Austro-Hungarian Empire has begun, but the Vienna government is still troubled by the composition of these 300,000 troops. The Hungarians are unwilling to make additional appropriations, and the two sides are still talking. & 1t; /
By the way, the Austro-Hungarian Empire also plans to build two new fearless ships. The Hungarians demanded that one of them be named after Budapest. The Vienna government agreed, but the Hungarian government will bear 7o for the construction cost of this warship. This time the Hungarian government is refreshing. accepted. & 1t; /
The Italians are also very active in this expansion. According to their announced plan, not only will the 6th Army be expanded by 300,000, but also the navy will be expanded by 30,000, and three fearless ships will be built within the next five years. "& 1t; /
Ferdinand was a little stunned. The French performed very normally. It was clear that they had reached an agreement with the British. The two sides had a division of labor. The English was responsible for the navy and the French was responsible for the 6th Army. & 1t; /
As for their amendment to the military service bill, Ferdinand didn't find it surprising. Whether they extend their years of service or relax their enlistment age, it is not surprising in this era. & 1t; /
In fact, the Bulgarian military service bill is the true statement, but it was made during the Stam Cabinet era, which was mainly established to deal with the Ottoman Empire and seize Macedonia. Later, considering the factors of World War, Ferdinand has never been modified. & 1t; /
They are also compulsory military service, but the service life of Bulgarians is unlimited! You didn't understand it wrong, that is, life-long system. As long as the country needs you to serve, you have to serve 65 years! & 1t; /
The service age ranges from 16 to 65 years, which is why in history this country with only a population of more than 4.3 million, was able to mobilize 1.26 million troops to participate in the war! & 1t; /
If according to this military service law, in theory Ferdinand can still mobilize six or seven hundred troops, of course, there is actually no such operation! & 1t; /
Under such extreme mobilization, Bulgaria is estimated to be unable to sustain itself in two or three years. Ferdinand, the most beloved king, may have to worry about his throne at that time! & 1t; /
The performance of the Germans somewhat shocked Ferdinand. During the naval competition with the British, and the 6th army competition with the French at the same time, it was impossible to persuade! & 1t; /
The performance of the Austro-Hungarian Empire is fairly normal. How can a large country without its own fearless ship? Facing the military threats of Bulgaria and Russia at the same time, if they do not expand the 6 army, there will be problems! & 1t; /
It's just that the Italians' reality is that Ferdinand doesn't know what to say! It is quite normal for a six-powered country like Bulgaria to face threats from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Montenegro, and Romania. & 1t; /
Well, you also have a French military threat in Italy. It is enough to expand the 6th Army by 100,000 and 200,000. You are going to have 300,000! & 1t; /
At the same time, during the naval competition between Britain and Germany, you also joined in with great care, making one less fearless ship, or changing the time to announce it? The political implication in this is already very obvious! & 1t; /
The key is that you Italians have this strength? You ca n’t go in for the first wave, and start watching the show later? & 1t; /
Ferdinand smiled bitterly and said, "So we have been dragged down?" & 1t; /
Mettev thought for a while and said, "Yes, Your Majesty! The Italians expanded the six navy at the same time, we must also take precautions, or they may attack Albania from the sea and attack us with the Austro-Hungarian Empire!"
Ferdinand thought about it and said, "Well, tomorrow, I will call the cabinet and the military to meet together, and then decide on a response!" & 1t; /
Obviously, history has changed beyond recognition. Under the influence of Ferdinand's butterfly effect, governments of various countries have strengthened their control over the people. Now basically, everyone ’s ruling power has been strengthened to a certain extent. & 1t; /
Correspondingly, under the threat of war, everyone's potential is even stronger. & 1t; /
And what I just said are just the preparations for war by several major powers. Ferdinand does not believe that the neighboring Romania and the Kingdom of Montenegro will not respond! & 1t; /
Well, this time he really thinks wrong. The expansion of the standing army is really not suitable for small countries to play, especially the small countries whose finances are about to collapse! & 1t; /
Due to the war, the Kingdom of Montenegro has to pay Bulgarian war reparations, as well as the expenses incurred in the war. The Kingdom of Montenegro, which was already so drenched, is now even poorer! & 1t; /
Romania couldn't be better. As the Bulgarian army invaded their elite areas, all the cities on the lower Danube except Bucharest were looted, leaving millions of war refugees with headaches for Carroll I. & 1t; /
As a result of joining the Allied camp, the smell of gunpowder in Europe ’s Big Six is ​​getting stronger and stronger. They are even having trouble borrowing loans, and capitalists have to consider risks. & 1t; /
Once the two major alliances exploded, small countries were always sacrificed first, and their repayment ability was worrying. In addition to obtaining some loans from Germany, Austria and Italy, the financial channels of other countries have been broken. & 1t; /
Even the French, who are very keen on lending, dare not offer them loans this time. Mainly during the second Balkan war before, Ferdinand now the French actually provided a loan to the Anti-Insurance Alliance, which of course can't bear it! & 1t; /
Protesting to the French government, isn't Ferdinand so stupid? He directly provided the news of these financial institutions to the radical media of the main war faction and added some jealousies. & 1t; /
Then the French people were furious. Someone dared to provide loans to the Allies, but that's enough. Isn't this an enemy? & 1t; /
Even if the capitalists have great financial fortunes ~ EbookFREE.me ~ When this nationalism is bursting, they will be able to bear it, one by one, they have launched scapegoats and survived by breaking their tails! & 1t; /
Not to mention now, because of the Ferdinand butterfly effect, the actions of French capitalists have converged a lot at this time, at least as in history, it is no longer clear how to lend allies to the allies! & 1t; /
Oh, their exit is cheaper for Jewish bankers. These people have no national concept. Anyway, they are scolded every day, they do n’t make a lot of money! & 1t; /
Of course, inferior customers like Romania and Montenegro don't matter. The loans they provided to the Greeks had been smashed, and no one has done anything for them this year! & 1t; /
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