Chapter 1702： The British in Budapest

Chapter 1702 The British in Budapest 3

"So it seems that we have reached a consensus? Although the results are not good, but the basis for our cooperation is still there." Caroli said.

"We can continue to cooperate, but the assistance of the British Empire is not free. So we have our own requirements this time. First, we will, in the next 10 days, according to the agreement, put the weapons you need with The materials are delivered to you. But in return, in the first week after you control the power, you must pay 30% of all the materials quoted before." William said with a finger.

"That means we have to pay 600,000 pounds? This amount is too much." Carrolli said.

"Budapest is the richest city in Hungary. There are hundreds of thousands of middle-class and nobles here, and hundreds of families that have passed on for hundreds of years. Therefore, your solvency has no problem, even It can be said to be a drop in the bucket. Therefore, we believe that whether to pay is a question of attitude rather than ability. This is our bottom line!" William did not continue to listen to the explanation of the other party and began to say the second condition.

"In order to ensure that the conflict in Transylvania will not intensify, we ask your government to immediately withdraw its troops from the above areas after taking control of the power." As William got up, he clicked several areas on the huge sand table.

"This is tantamount to letting us abandon the southern part of Transylvania?" Caroli's words already showed strong hostility. "Although we advocate peace, it does not mean that we are weak to be deceived."

"You must take practical actions to express goodwill. You must know that this time, military personnel from the Allied countries will act with you. We are only acting as an intermediary. If you can’t do something to make them feel good enough If you do, then the results of our cooperation will not be very good, and even if you take Budapest, you still need to gather the army and control other areas. Those nobles who have ruled in Hungary for hundreds of years are not so It's easy to be uprooted." William said.

"Goodwill is mutual. We can withdraw from the above areas, but the armed forces of the Allied Powers cannot enter." Yasi's words have already revealed the meaning of compromise.

"We can negotiate specifically on this issue, and we have no attempt to split Hungary." William also made appropriate concessions.

"So how many armed men can you provide?" Caroli asked.

"At least 3,000 battle-tested officers and soldiers. They will carry light weapons and ammunition, but your accommodation needs to be arranged by you. If the road is clear, they can arrive within a week. The command is a French officer. I I think you will cooperate very pleasantly." William said.

"The third condition is that after you take control of power, you must make a move to actually sever ties with Vienna, such as imposing martial law on areas under the control of the Hungarian government and prohibiting Austrian military personnel and materials from reaching the eastern front through Hungary. "William said.

"This is okay." Yassi agreed very simply, because, judging from the current situation, he felt that Vienna seemed to have realized that Hungary would have a major change, and a large amount of materials were actually transported to the east through Galicia in Austria. Line. There are also several passages in Hungary, but these passages have been controlled by the Austrian military. The British proposed to implement these things "in areas under the control of the Hungarian government". For Caroli, this requirement is not excessive. After all, , What is a "controllable area", but he has the final say. And even if the contact is cut off, Vienna has other channels to use. As long as it is not too excessive, depending on the current situation, Vienna does not seem to want to go to the muddy waters of Hungary.

"Very well, we have reached a consensus on most issues. Then, I have one last question. If the German and Austrian forces launch a military offensive after you take power, do you have any way to deal with it? "Until now, William has begun to use his knowledge and ability as an officer.

"Then your Excellency, do you have any good suggestions?" Carrolli said. This is Carrolli's most worried thing about Deo's intervention. After all, in his opinion, it is not difficult to kill the nobles, but he wants to stop Deo. The army of Hungarian, ha ha, it is really too difficult, and if it cannot have the most basic military self-defense ability, the so-called independence of Hungary is a joke.

"Arouse the citizens, collect materials and supplies as much as possible, and then build Budapest or other major cities under your control into a fortress! I have a complete plan that can completely make the German and Austrian troops flow in Budapest!" William said.

"Does that mean that we have to abandon the vast area, and while the German and Austrian army is bloody, the Hungarian nation may have to pay more?" Caroli asked.

"War is a matter of fact. As an officer, I can only make an appropriate judgment based on the current situation and conditions. As for the possible political and moral hazards, it is not within my consideration. At present, expensive There is only this way for National Energy to choose." William said.

William was right. It is impossible to defeat the German and Austrian troops in a field battle. If Hungary really had this ability, would it fall to the current end? Whether it is looking at history or looking at reality, the Hungarian army is not reliable at all, but I don’t know what will happen to the Italians...

So, William's suggestion is very realistic and to be honest, William doesn't even care about whether Carroll can eventually block the German and Austrian troops. It's the best to block, but if you can't, you can only use German and Austrian strength as much as possible, and share the pressure of the Russians on the Eastern Front.

"Hope, it's better not to happen in this situation." Caroli said in his heart. In fact, although he is a staunch Hungarian nationalist, as a politician, he is still very aware of the power difference between Hungary and Germany and Austria. He also knows the current situation in Hungary. Although he really Hungary’s independence is set as the highest goal, but now, it does not prevent him from making false claims in practice and in Vienna... It does not prevent him from setting his goal lower at this stage.

That's right, it's imaginary and conspiracy! After taking power, Caroli does not plan to declare a clear line with Austria at the first time, and it is enough to maintain the status quo politically. After all, now Hungary does not even have enough materials to maintain the normal operation of society. If you have a complete relationship with each other, let alone the war, directly blocking the border can bring down the Hungarian government! And if it can maintain this kind of detached relationship, by checking the wealth of the nobles, the Hungarian government can still survive the most difficult period of time through trade!

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