Chapter 622： March to Sophia (1)

After the arrival of the two military and political leaders, Edel revealed his initial thoughts.

"What do you think of me going to Sofia? Can you increase the public opinion orientation in Bulgaria?"

Facing Edel's question, the two military and political leaders couldn't help but want to stop. Because the current situation in Bulgaria is too chaotic, if Edel has any accident in Bulgaria, it will be very bad for Romania. Because the Romanian power is currently in the hands of Edel, if this power suddenly falls, it will make them happy. But it is not a good thing for Romania, and it will make Romania a mess at that time. Right will stir people's hearts. Does anyone else have the prestige of Edel to unite everyone around him?

So Prime Minister Mihalaki spoke to dissuade him. "Your Majesty, you need to think twice about this matter."

"Yes, Your Majesty, you don't necessarily need to go to this matter. It is entirely possible to invite the Social Democratic Party to let our army clear the way first, so that the safety of your Majesty can be guaranteed."

Admiral Fereit's words were more direct, but Edel waved his hands to the two military and political leaders. "This is my method after careful consideration. If you want Bulgaria to integrate faster, it's better to let me go."

Seeing Edel's firm attitude, after the two looked at each other, Admiral Feleit said quite firmly. "Your Majesty, our military has no objection to your going to Bulgaria. But in order to ensure your safety, we must guarantee your safety. This is the last requirement of our military."

Prime Minister Mihalaki also agreed. "Admiral Fereit is right. Your majesty's safety is very important. You must bring the army to ensure your safety."

In the face of the two military and political leaders, Edel couldn't help saying. "If I take the army to Bulgaria, it will aggravate the conflict, and it will be a detrimental factor for us to merge Bulgaria."

Hearing the meaning of Edel's words, the two of them were a little anxious. "But your Majesty, if..."

Seeing the Prime Minister and the Chief of Staff who were very concerned about their own safety, Edel waved his hand and said. "Of course I take my own safety seriously. However, it is really inappropriate to take the army to Bulgaria. It would be much better if I were a Bulgarian national."

Faced with Edel's almost explicit words, these two would not understand it. I saw the Prime Minister speak first. "I will prepare the public opinion community for this."

And Admiral Fereit also said the same. "I will list the Bulgarians in the army separately and prepare to retire them."

After arranging the military and political responses, Edel, who had not stated his position before, stood up and publicly stated his position. He respects the choice of the Bulgarian people, but he is disturbed by the current chaos in Bulgaria. In order to persuade the two parties to avoid a worse tense development, he is willing to go to Sofia personally so that Bulgaria can return to peace.

Edel's remarks immediately attracted praise from Romania. The media spoke one after another praising the king's good deeds. For this reason, many people also have great expectations for the king's next actions.

The Bulgarians in Romania even suggested that they would protect the benevolent and kind monarch to go to Bulgaria. For this reason, someone organized the ‘Edel Guard’, a military organization to defend Edel. Their slogan was to protect the King’s safe arrival in Sofia.

Immediately after the establishment of the Edel Guard, a large number of Bulgarians applied to join the organization. In just three days, these two organizations received more than 30,000 applications, more than the number of the Bulgarian army. At the same time, nearly 10,000 Bulgarian officers and soldiers retired from the army, and they joined the guard as soon as they turned around.

However, unlike Romania, the general public opinion in Europe is that this is a signal that Romania wants to take action against Bulgaria. For this reason, British Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald and French Albert Le Brun both spoke publicly for this, discouraging King Edel of Romania from going to Bulgaria to avoid further deterioration of the situation.

As for the Soviet Union, the Red Star newspaper published an article titled "Please stop the invasion of Bulgaria", and also published a speech by the General Secretary, Comrade Iron and Steel, on the front page of the headline. This Soviet benevolent father used that if Romania continues to invade Bulgaria, then the Soviets will not sit idly by, and the great Soviet Union will punish the brave Romania. Let them know that European peace cannot be violated by Romanian clowns, and Romania will also pay the price for this.

And the attitude of the Soviet Union made many Romanians feel worried. On the opposite side of the rapidly developing red empire, many people showed a worried look.

In response to the Soviet Union’s statement, the army, under the order of the Chief of Staff, Fereit, has been on alert to prevent possible provocations by the Soviet Union.

However, Edel was not at all worried about the possible provocative behavior of the Soviet Union. The most important thing for the owner of the Kremlin is his second five-year plan. In the past, Romania’s interference has somewhat slowed down the progress of the plan, but the current position is at most expressing dissatisfaction and expressing goodwill to the Bulgarians.

However, unlike the Soviet Union, Britain and France are much more anxious. His ambassador frequently asked the government to meet with Edel, which was very upsetting. In the end, considering that the British and French attitudes could not be too ignorant, Edel met them in the palace.

After seeing Edel, the anxious French ambassador De Norge immediately talked about it anxiously. "Your Majesty, what your country does will break peace in Europe."

"Why do you say that? I am also thinking about peace in Bulgaria."

Facing the French ambassador, Edel pretended to be confused.

"Your Majesty, we all understand your painstaking efforts, but do not know how much your Majesty knows about the current situation in Bulgaria?"

Facing the bewildered Romanian king, Ambassador De Norge must do his best. Because the telegram sent by the government made him do his best to dissuade the King of Romania from going to Bulgaria, but on the way he exchanged views with the British ambassador Smith. Unless they use military means, it is impossible for them to persuade the monarch.

After serving as the ambassador to Romania for many years, he has a deep understanding of Romania. This Eder I is completely monopolizing the power, and no one can restrict his rights. The decision of this Eder I directly determines the direction of the Romanian government. Now how he should dissuade him, he does not have enough right to dissuade the king.

Edel, who didn't know that the ambassador of Moral Norge's mind changed rapidly, said with interest. "I have some understanding, but I don't know what the ambassador De Norge has to offer."

"I don't dare to give advice. I just want to analyze the situation in Bulgaria to your majesty."

Ambassador De Norge, who was ready to do everything he could to his destiny, continued. "If your majesty goes to Bulgaria, it will put the country in danger of civil war, which is contrary to your majesty's original intention. Moreover, the turbulent Bulgaria will also threaten the situation in the Balkans and will give the red elements a chance, which will further increase. The regional turmoil has also greatly harmed Romania’s interests in the region. I hope that your Majesty will carefully consider going to Bulgaria. This is definitely an act that endangers the stability of the region."

Regarding the French ambassador's words, Edel shook his head and said. "Your Excellency is too pessimistic. At present, the Bulgarian people are not as embarrassed as you think. And I went with the attitude of making the country peaceful, so it is impossible for the country to break out of civil war."

Hearing that Edel was still planning to go to Bulgaria, British Ambassador Smith couldn't help asking. "As far as I know, when you live in your country, it was formed by Bulgarians. Many of the guards to defend your majesty are of military origin, and these people have served in your country’s army. I wonder if your majesty can tell us about this. That's why faced with the questioning tone of the British ambassador, Edel was still not angry, and he categorically denied it. "It is absolutely impossible. If there is, it must be a retired soldier in Bulgaria. "

And he asked rhetorically. "I don't know where Ambassador Smith heard this kind of remarks. I hope your Excellency would better confirm it before speaking."

The final result of this meeting was unhappy. In the face of Edel, who was determined to go to Bulgaria, the two ambassadors had nothing to do.

After returning to the embassy, ​​they all agreed to report the results to their government.

Among them, Ambassador De Norge stated his judgment at the end of the telegram. "Unless the government uses military means to send troops into Bulgaria through Greece or Yugoslavia, the monarch's determination to go to Sofia will partly change."

The British ambassador Smith's conclusion is the same as his.

But will Britain and France create military frictions for Bulgaria and Romania? You don't have to think about it.