Chapter 681： Bucharest Diplomatic War (Part 1)

A Junker airliner passed through the clouds, preparing to land.

"Your Excellency Minister, we will land soon."

With a reminder, he took back Ribbentrop's thoughts.

He remembered the exhortation of the former head of state to himself: Romania must now be stabilized, and a new xenophobic alliance treaty must be signed with Romania, which is very important for Germany.

Yes, the head of state is eyeing the Polish corridor again. Hitler, who was fascinated by the restoration of the largest territory of the Third Reich, immediately after annexing the Czech Republic, summoned Colonel Baker, the Polish Foreign Minister who had been pro-German, and issued an ultimatum to him, asking him to accept Germany. The conditions put forward on Danzig and the Polish corridor in 37-38.

Faced with Hitler's request, Colonel Baker rejected it in accordance with the established policy of the Polish government. On March 31, he went to London after obtaining the British diplomatic guarantee for the independence of Poland, and signed the "British-Polish Security Assurance Agreement" with the United Kingdom on April 6 (and also signed a similar agreement with France on May 19).

In response, Hitler formally approved the White Plan to invade Poland on April 3. On April 28, Hitler announced the abolition of the "De-Polish Treaty of Non-Aggression" signed in 1935 on the grounds that Poland and the United Kingdom signed a security guarantee treaty, and lifted the status of a quasi-ally with Poland.

In this case, the importance of Romania has been mentioned as the most important position. Because of the annexation of the Czech Republic by Germany, Romania's dissatisfaction with Germany is soaring. Moreover, the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs is also visiting Romania, which makes Hitler very vigilant. At this time of conflict with Poland, Romania cannot be allowed to be drawn over by Poland.

Although it is impossible for Poland to offer better conditions than Germany, it has to be visited. If Romania was drawn to the Polish side, Hitler would not dare to attack the Polish corridor. Poland and Romania are a huge challenge to Germany, and Britain and France are also likely to take the opportunity to launch an attack behind them. This is completely a replica of World War I and two fronts. Hitler would never allow this to happen.

And Hitler also gave a concession before coming, and must keep Romania in the league. However, how to talk in the middle is entirely up to Ribbentrop himself, so he is both excited and worried about it.

But no matter what his mood is, the Junker plane landed at the airport in Bucharest.

And the Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs who was waiting on the side, Costel, immediately greeted him with a smile.

"Hello, Mr. Ribbentrop. Welcome to Bucharest."

"Hello, Lord Costel. Thank you very much for welcoming you in person."

After a brief guest of enthusiasm, Ribbentrop and Kostel left together in a car.

In the car, Ribbentrop immediately asked what he was most concerned about. "I heard that Admiral Baker, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, is visiting Romania."

"Nothing, Colonel Baker is here to talk about the economic and trade cooperation between the two countries and other issues."

Facing the German foreign minister next to him, Kostel replied indifferently. Only now I know to ask Romania. When I dismembered and annexed the Czech Republic, I didn't have any connections, and I didn't respect Romania too much. That's right, among the dissatisfied, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Costel also has a share.

Touched a soft nail here at Kostel, and Ribbentrop was not angry. He was also mentally prepared for this. Before the annexation and dismemberment of the Czech Republic, Germany did not agree with Romania, and everyone complained. But this time he was mentally prepared enough.

When Ribbentrop just arrived in Bucharest, Colonel Baker, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, had just walked out of the Prime Minister's Office.

During the conversation with Prime Minister Mihalaki just now, he did not get the result he wanted.

Although he has played all the cards given to him by the Polish government, he still has not achieved the result he wanted, turning the Rhobo League from a purely anti-Soviet alliance into a true alliance.

Colonel Baker thought of the development of the relations between the two countries over the years, and couldn't help but regret it. How did the government not see the prodigal ambition of the German head of state before, if it saw it before, it would make Poland's diplomacy more proactive. At least diplomacy with Romania should be further strengthened.

Unfortunately, after the death of Marshal Piłsudski, Polish diplomatic work became more important to Britain and France under the direction of the government. This is not without basis. According to military estimates, as long as the Polish army withstands German attacks on the border for a month, the offensive from Britain and France will be enough to defeat Germany.

Therefore, it is not unreasonable for Poland to focus its diplomatic work on Britain and France. Moreover, the results of diplomatic work between Britain and France are also very good. The signing of the "British-Polish Security Assurance Agreement" and the "French-Poland Security Assurance Agreement" has given Poland a significant ally in the west of Germany.

And the thing that satisfies Poland most about these two clauses is that as long as Poland is attacked by Germany, then Britain and France will unconditionally provide military assistance to Poland and have the obligation to declare war against Germany and only this kind of guarantee can To make Poland satisfied, it is also worthy of Poland's efforts to place diplomatic work in Britain and France in the past few years.

But gains and losses, Germany took advantage of Poland's diplomatic work on Britain and France, took the opportunity to strengthen diplomatic work with Romania, and also signed the alliance clause. This made Poland a little bit uncomfortable. Although it was the same as Poland signed the alliance with the Soviet Union, but I believe Hitler absolutely, like Poland, wanted to turn this alliance clause into a substantial alliance.

It was obvious from Baker’s visit to Romania that Romania’s attitude was very vague, and he basically didn’t make any affirmative answers. When he asked in a hurry, he used the excuse of consultation. Although Baker doesn't understand Chinese, he must know what it means to be sold.

When Colonel Baker was about to return to the car to rest, he saw a car with a Polish badge creaking and stopped in front of him.

Ambassador Bolowski’s secretary jumped out. "Minister, just got the news that German Foreign Minister Ribbentrop arrived in Bucharest and was greeted by His Excellency Kostel, Minister of Foreign Affairs."

Hearing this news made Baker feel the seriousness of the matter, and saw his face tightened. "Drive immediately, go back to the embassy, ​​and stop for the afternoon's itinerary."

Colonel Baker thought with his knees that the German Foreign Minister's intentions must be the same as himself. So now he needs to discuss countermeasures with the embassy, ​​and at the same time send a telegram to Hua Sofa, asking for better conditions for himself. Baker had a hunch that this diplomatic work was related to the survival of Poland. Although he didn't know why he suddenly felt this way, the idea suddenly appeared in his mind.