Chapter 128： The break of the Balkan League

The parties to the Balkan War signed the Treaty of London on May 30, 1913. According to the treaty, Enez was ceded to the Ottoman European territories (except Albania) and the island of Crete west of the Midiya line in the Black Sea to the Balkan Allied countries. Albania is independent, but must accept the supervision of Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary. The issue of the Aegean Islands is handled by Britain, Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary.

The biggest loss of this treaty is Serbia. Albania's independence has saved him more than 20,000 square kilometers of territory, and he lacks his own outlet to the sea. Greece is also not satisfied. It is the same reason as Serbia, and he has lost about 5,000 square kilometers of territory. Bulgaria, on the other hand, lost nothing, which made the two countries secretly dissatisfied.

It happens that the Bitola and Ohrid areas occupied by the Serbian army and Thessaloniki occupied by the Greek army are territories that should be assigned to them in the secret treaty between the two countries and Bulgaria. Now that their losses need to be compensated, the two countries can't help but fight the idea that they should belong to Bulgarian territory.

On the day when the London Treaty was signed, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Tiras Nocchi approached Greek Foreign Minister Constantine in London.

After being unable to change the issue of Albania's independence, Serbia chose other places to recover its losses. Bulgaria was obviously better than Austria-Hungary to deal with it. Prime Minister Protic sent a telegram asking him to ask about Greece's opinions.

"Foreign Minister Constantine, let's go together"

After signing the treaty, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Tirasnochi walked quickly to the side of Greek Foreign Minister Constantine and said.

It just so happened that Constantine, the Greek Foreign Minister, had something to say to him, so he agreed. "Well, Foreign Minister Tirasnochi."

The two were driving on the road in Constantine's vehicle, and Foreign Minister Tirasnochi spoke out the purpose of this time.

"In this peace talks, both our two countries have lost a lot, and Bulgaria has lost nothing. This is very unfair."

Seeing the angry expression on the face of Bulgarian Foreign Minister Tiras Nocchi, Greek Foreign Minister Constantine knew that the Serbs were paying attention. But what he said was right. Greece did not get the share it deserves in the secret Balkan treaties this time, so it is logical to find a place to get compensation.

"Foreign Minister Tirasnochi is right. We all lost a lot in this war, but we didn't get our share. This is unacceptable. Someone must make concessions."

Obviously, Greece is not satisfied with the acquired territory. It hopes to occupy more land in Macedonia and Thrace, and firmly opposes Bulgaria's territorial claims on the port city of Thessaloniki and its surrounding areas.

The two foreign ministers both felt the sincerity of the other after the talks for a while, and it seemed that they both hoped to recover their losses from Bulgaria.

After the two talked, they both expressed each other's attitude towards domestic reporting. Later, both Sehi and Sisi sent telegrams to Bulgaria, hoping to modify the territorial division of the previously signed secret treaty. The Bitola and Ohrid areas currently occupied by Serbia and the occupation of Thessaloniki by the Greek army can be put under their respective ownership to compensate for the loss of the two countries’ failure to obtain the Albania area.

The telegram was sent to the Bulgarian government. After receiving the telegram from the two countries, Prime Minister Geschov did not dare to neglect to rush to the palace to find King Ferdinand I.

"How can they say this without believing it."

King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria looked at the telegram in his hand and loudly condemned the two countries' attempt to re-divide their territories. Prime Minister Geschov and military chief Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov watched King Ferdinand I vent their anger without saying a word.

After venting his anger, Ferdinand I calmed down, and he asked the Prime Minister Geschoff. "The Prime Minister is in this situation, what do you think should be done?"

Faced with the Kingdom’s roll call, Prime Minister Geschoff replied after thinking about it. "We should reject the unreasonable demands of Serbia and Greece, and at the same time issue a request for a ruling to Russia."

After hearing the Prime Minister's words, Ferdinand I was still quite satisfied, and he ordered the military chief Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov to inquire.

"Lieutenant General Mikhail Wolf, what do you think?"

The named Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov actually commanded the Bulgarian army to win the Ottoman Empire in this Balkan War, so he won the trust of Ferdinand I. Now the king needs to listen to the opinions of the military. Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov talked about it from the military side after sorting out his thoughts. "I have no opinion on the Prime Minister's diplomatic approach to resolve disputes. I can only add some militarily. I think we should stop the mobilization of troops and ensure the superiority of our army first to prevent unexpected situations."

As for what Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov said about the accident, both Ferdinand I and Prime Minister Geschov knew everything about it.

"Well, then, just do what the two said. After the prime minister returns, he will ask for the support of Russia. If you go back, Lieutenant General, you will also suspend the dismissal of the army." Ferdinand I added after finishing his sentence. "I hope I don't use the last situation."

After receiving instructions from King Ferdinand I, the prime minister returned to the government and summoned the Russian ambassador to Bulgaria Neriudorf, told him the whole story, and hoped to get support from Russia. Ambassador Neriudorf did not dare to express his views on this, and could only speculate that he needed to report to St. Petersburg.

In St. Petersburg, Tsar Nicholas II received telegrams from the Russian ambassador to Bulgaria Neriudorf and the ambassador to Serbia Hartwig. Both countries are seeking Russian support.

This made Tsar Nicholas II embarrassed. For this reason, he summoned Prime Minister Kokovtsov, Foreign Secretary Sassonov, and the military on behalf of his uncle, Duke Nicholas, to discuss together Seville and Bulgaria. Territorial disputes.

Among them, Kokovtsov is the former prime minister who was assassinated. He does not have Stoppin’s political skills and outstanding ability to deal with problems. He can sit on top of the prime minister and rely solely on his loyalty to the czar. .

With a headache on his face, UU read and asked his ministers. "What do you think of the territorial dispute between Seville and Bulgaria."

The Foreign Secretary Sassonov took the lead to speak. "Your Majesty, I think it depends on what we need to face now."

Hearing what the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sassonov said, Nicholas II spoke with some interest. "Go on."

Sassonov, who received a response from the Tsar, continued. "Our two allies in the Balkans, Serbia and Bulgaria, deal with Austria-Hungary and Ottoman respectively. Now we need to choose a support according to our needs."

This is obviously what the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sassonov meant to give up Bulgaria and support Serbia.

Nicholas II understood what the Minister of Foreign Affairs Sassonov said, but he was still a little unwilling to ask. "Can you only choose one?"

"We must choose one. If we do not choose, then our influence in the Balkans will be greatly reduced." Sasonov said with certainty of his judgment.

"Prime Minister and Uncle, what's your opinion?"

Faced with Nicholas II’s question, Prime Minister Kokovtsov answered. "Sasonov's opinion is our best choice."

The little Duke Nicholas nodded in agreement.

Seeing that the ministers believed that Serbia should be supported, Tsar Nicholas II could only speak to the foreign minister. "You send a telegram to Serbia after you go back, saying that we support Serbia’s request, and it is reasonable for them to ask for compensation. Send a telegram to Bulgaria, hoping that they can understand Serbia’s actions, so that they will stop mentioning Vitola and Och. Territorial requirements of the Reed area."

With the sending of two telegrams from Russia, Serbia was extremely happy to receive Russian support, while Bulgaria was extremely angry at Russia's actions.