Chapter 113： Luo Bao on the first chapter

The next day, the faces were still familiar to yesterday. After the two sides greeted each other, they were ready to continue the negotiation on the conditions of yesterday.

Yesterday, Foreign Minister Dilas Rochi sent a telegram to the country, after explaining Romania’s conditions to King Ferdinand, he received the call back that night. There are only a few words on it: "Everything is done according to the Prime Minister's orders." Looking at these few words, Prime Minister Geschoff knew that this was recognition and restraint, and no matter what the final result was, he had to bear it himself.

On Romania’s side, it’s easier. Edel’s request to the Prime Minister is that more territories and more ordnance can be provided, but there is no need to talk about sending troops. Both Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosque believe that this goal is well accomplished. And they also have the biggest hole card, completely in control of Bulgaria's dynamics.

Now the two sides have started a new round of negotiations, but this time it was Prime Minister Bretianu who spoke first.

"Prime Minister Geschoff, in order to show our Romania’s sincerity this time, we are willing to reduce the demand for territory by 1,000 square kilometers on the conditions of yesterday, and we will also increase the military assistance to Bulgaria to 8,000 Mauser 98 rifles. The number of Mori machine guns has been increased to 100. In addition to providing 18 mountain cannons, we are also providing 12 75 field cannons. This is the greatest sincerity we have expressed in Romania. I hope Prime Minister Geschoff will not make it difficult for everyone."

Hearing Prime Minister Bretianu's substantial concession and lowering the conditions, Prime Minister Geschov knew that he had to make concessions on his side, otherwise the negotiation would not be able to proceed. After thinking about it, he told Prime Minister Bretianu. "Thanks to the Romanian government for understanding Bulgaria. We have already felt your sincerity. At the same time, we have also been approved by the king, and the conditions for Romania have been improved. This time we can save the Romanian government from sending troops. Because the Romanians of Macedonia, we I am also willing to increase the area of ​​the territory to 3,000 square kilometers as compensation. However, it is necessary to declare war against the Ottomans, which can show the unity of our Balkan countries. At present, because of the preparations for war against the Ottoman Empire, there is no way to reduce the ordnance. Yes, I hope Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosk will understand."

After hearing about Prime Minister Geschov’s conditions, Prime Minister Bretianu believed that the current gap between the two sides on the territory is 2,000 square kilometers, and believes that there is no problem with each stepping back at 4,000 square kilometers. There is no difference in the ordnance. There are 8,000 Mauser 98 rifles. In the artillery, due to the price of 12 wild cannons, it is no problem to change to 18 mountain cannons. Now as long as the issue of the difference in territorial cession is resolved, then this negotiation will be roughly completed, thinking of this he is full of confidence in completing this negotiation.

"Prime Minister Geschoff, we in Romania have shown the utmost sincerity. I am afraid that the conditions for this increase are not enough." Prime Minister Bretianu pretended to be a little angry and said to Prime Minister Geschoff.

"Prime Minister Bretianu, this is also our Bulgaria's greatest sincerity, we must know that this is approved by our king." The Prime Minister Geschov also opened his mouth and said nonsense.

Seeing Prime Minister Geschov’s refusal, Prime Minister Bretianu couldn’t refute it. In fact, he knew the contents of Bulgaria’s telegrams, thanks to the transmitter who bought the Bulgarian embassy, ​​who was addicted to gambling. The telegrapher was pulled into the water by the intelligence chief Milok's subordinates and became a double-faced man. He has been selling telegrams from Bulgaria to him for gambling money. This is also Prime Minister Bretianu's greatest confidence.

Although he knew that the Prime Minister Geschoff was lying, he did not intend to expose it, so he continued. "It will be no good for Prime Minister Geschov to continue this stalemate. We hope to reach an agreement with Bulgaria, but this request is not so urgent for us, and Bulgaria is not the same, you said I was right, Prime Minister."

In the face of Bretianu’s threats, Prime Minister Geschov knew that he was right. This time it was Bulgaria who wanted to ask others, but he set himself a bottom line of 4,000 square kilometers. Return to China to explain to Ferdinand I. So he could only give a little back and watch the response of the Prime Minister Bretianu.

Prime Minister Geschoff looked indifferent, as if Prime Minister Bretianu's intimidation did not exist. "We are here in Bulgaria this time with sincerity, and of course it will not embarrass you. So I decided to increase the area of ​​the ceded territory to 3,200 square kilometers for the sake of the friendship between the two countries. This is my decision to increase temporarily and requires the king's approval ."

After speaking, Prime Minister Geschoff looked at Prime Minister Bretianu's actions and waited for him to reply. Prime Minister Bretianu, who was looked at by Prime Minister Geschov, knew that he was waiting for his answer. If he really did not lower his request, then the negotiation would probably end up unhappy. He cleared his voice and said his answer. "We are also for the friendship between the two countries. We can reduce the territory of Bulgaria by two hundred square kilometers, which is 4800 square kilometers to meet our requirements.

After hearing the words of Prime Minister Bretianu, Prime Minister Geschov knew that the negotiation was completed. Romania’s request appears to be a territory of 4,000 square kilometers, which is still within its own limits.

In the ensuing time, the two prime ministers revolved around the concession area of ​​the territory, from the arrogance at the beginning, to the carelessness of the peasant women buying vegetables in two vegetable markets. You reduce by 50 square kilometers, and I increase by 50 square kilometers. The two sides are in contention. The two foreign ministers are eye-opening when they see their respective prime ministers arguing with red eyes.

On the third day, they reached an agreement on the ceded territory. Bulgaria ceded 4,000 square kilometers of territory to Romania as compensation for Romania after he occupied Macedonia in the future.

However, Prime Minister Geschov also won a considerable military aid for Bulgaria. Within three months, Romania must provide Bulgaria with 12,000 Mauser 98 rifles and 50 Madsen machine guns. With the Maxim machine guns and military assistance for 36 mountain cannons, Bulgaria will purchase 15 million rounds of rifle machine gun ammunition, and the 75 mountain cannons will have 8,000 rounds. This is 8.7 million lei's munitions. After deducting the ammunition purchased by Bulgaria, Romania also aided their 54 million lei munitions On June 11th, Romania and Bulgaria signed a secret Treaty of alliance. For Bulgaria’s occupation of Macedonia and compensation for Romania’s settlements, Romania will receive 2,000 square kilometers of South Dobrogea and 2,000 square kilometers of North Dogorie. The treaty clearly stipulates that Romania and Bulgaria’s The Treaty of Alliance only targeted the Ottoman Empire. After the war between Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire, Romania will also declare war on the Ottoman Empire. However, Romania will not send troops, but only a military delegation to observe the performance of Bulgarian and Ottoman troops.

For the cost of Romania not participating in the fighting, Bulgaria will provide a military loan of 2 million lei, which is limited to the purchase of Romanian arms, which Prime Minister Geschov has vigorously won.

In the part of the ceded territory of this treaty, it happened to avoid the Bulgarian city of Dobrid, turning the city into a Bulgarian border port. This is also what Prime Minister Geschoff won.

After the signing of the alliance treaty, Foreign Minister Barnosque asked Prince Edel in a puzzled question why he had to give Bulgaria so much arms. After all, Romania’s financial situation was only better than more than a year. Such negotiations felt that the Bulgarians were totally unwilling. Too bad.

Crown Prince Edel did not give a clear answer to this. He just said something and kept reading. In his memory, the Balkan War broke out twice. He remembered that the first time was against the Ottoman Empire, and the second time was very short. It seemed that the alliance fell out and fought Bulgaria together. Then he needs to increase the strength of Bulgaria, and can't let them surrender so quickly, otherwise Romania will not be able to maximize the benefits, and Romania's military achievements over the years also need to be tested.