The next day, the Bulgarian delegation, led by Industry Minister Karaturi, began to visit Romania's industrial achievements, while Prime Minister Gaschov and Foreign Minister Diras Lodge stayed in the hotel on the pretext of being exhausted. Of course the Romanian side knew
Their intention was to provide cover for these two people.
In a conference room in the Kingdom Hotel, Romanian Prime Minister Bratianu and Foreign Minister Barsnok were waiting for two Bulgarian Prime Minister Gaishov and Foreign Minister Diras Loch who were "unwell".
"Sorry to keep you waiting."
After Prime Minister Gaishov entered the door with Foreign Minister Dirasloch, he took the lead in speaking to the waiting Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barsnok.
"It doesn't matter, we are only here for a while," Prime Minister Bretianu said magnanimously.
In order to keep this negotiation confidential, there were only two prime ministers, two foreign ministers, and two record-keepers. After the prime ministers of both parties greeted each other politely, the negotiation officially began.
As the initiator of this alliance and a country that seeks help from Romania, it was of course Prime Minister Gaschov who spoke first. "Prime Minister Bretianu, our visit to Romania this time is for the common interests of the Balkan countries.
Now the Ottoman Empire is oppressing people of all ethnic groups on European territory, which is intolerable to every Balkan country. We in Bulgaria are honored to take the lead and join forces with other countries to oppose this brutal alien empire and free the people of all ethnic groups who have suffered.
Come out. Moreover, there are more than 100,000 Romanian people in Macedonia who are oppressed by this evil country. I believe Prime Minister Bretianu feels the same way!"
Faced with Prime Minister Gaschov's measures in the name of justice from the very beginning, Prime Minister Bretianu was not a passionate young man, and of course he would not agree so easily. "I fully agree with what Prime Minister Gaschov said. But Romania is too far away.
It is too far away, and it is unknown whether the parliament will agree. We still support Bulgaria’s move in spirit, but Romania still needs to discuss it.”
Facing the Romanian Prime Minister's dodge, Gaschov knew that it was impossible to impress the Prime Minister without offering some practical benefits. It was just a test of his, and he would be surprised if the Prime Minister really agreed.
"Prime Minister Bretianu, we know the support of the Romanian people for the government. This time we came to discuss this issue. Our King, King Ferdinand, also promised to give generous rewards so that Romania can feel our sincerity."
"Prime Minister Gaishov, please speak." Prime Minister Bretianu wanted to hear the conditions of the Bulgarian Prime Minister first.
"We can transfer the two thousand square kilometers of territory in South Dobroga to your country. This is what I specifically requested from His Highness the King. Prime Minister Bretianu, this is the greatest manifestation of our sincerity in Bulgaria." Prime Minister Gaishov
I decided to give Romania a taste of some benefits and try to get them to agree.
Faced with Prime Minister Gaishov's benefits, Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosk looked at each other and saw surprise in each other's eyes. According to their previous judgments, this negotiation should not be like squeezing out toothpaste for Bulgaria.
Do you want to tempt yourself by taking out the benefits bit by bit? Why does Prime Minister Gaishov not follow the routine?
Faced with this situation, Prime Minister Bretianu knew that he could not let Prime Minister Gaishov see his confusion, so he continued to ask, "Then what are the conditions?"
After hearing Prime Minister Bretianu's inquiry, Prime Minister Gaeshov thought that the Romanian government was moved, so he stated the conditions he had in mind." After Romania joined the alliance, they jointly declared war on the Ottomans and sent 20,000 troops to coordinate.
We are fighting in Bulgaria, and they are assisting us with 8,000 rifles and 36 75mm mountain guns."
When Prime Minister Gaishov stated Bulgaria's conditions, Prime Minister Bredianu had already recovered. After hearing Bulgaria's request, he immediately retorted. "I will speak out when I am angry, Prime Minister Gaishov, you are making such conditions for the government and the royal family."
I won’t agree to it. Your demands are too high, and the rewards are not enough.”
After hearing Prime Minister Bredia's angry speech, Prime Minister Gaishov screamed in his heart that he had misjudged the situation. It seemed that Romania was not moved by his request just now, so he quickly asked. "Then according to the announcement
What are Prime Minister Letianu’s conditions?”
Prime Minister Bretianu asked someone to bring out a map, pointed to the area marked with a red line on it, and told Prime Minister Gaschov the conditions that had been negotiated before. "According to our requirements, Romania's joining the alliance will have a negative impact on the Ottoman Empire."
Declare war, but we will only assist you with 5,000 rifles and 18 75 mountain guns. But we not only need the 2,000 square kilometers of southern Dobroga, but also the 4,000 square kilometers of the Dogory area.
Give your words to our country as a reward."
Prime Minister Gaschov saw the red line on the map that Prime Minister Bretianu pointed to. This red line ran along the town of Tutrakan, through Dulovo, Karavelit and all the way to Balchik on the seaside.
, which happens to include the Bulgarian city Doblic. Moreover, dividing the border between the two countries in this way is only 25 kilometers away from Varna, Bulgaria’s largest port city, so Romania is in a position to directly threaten it. And in this way, Romania is in a position to directly threaten it.
Cutting off nearly 40% of Bulgaria's few small coastal plains.
Of course, Prime Minister Gaschov could not accept this, and he also estimated that the lion of Romania was opening his mouth. Indeed, during the discussion, this plan was also discussed by Prime Minister Bretianu, Foreign Minister Barnosk, and Crown Prince Eder as a possible solution.
What I gave up now is just to test Bulgaria's reaction.
"Prime Minister Bretianu, your plan will not help the progress of negotiations. No one will sign on this condition. I hope you can come up with reasonable results instead of being too greedy and making things worse."
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After hearing Prime Minister Gaishov's speech, Prime Minister Bretianu certainly knew that dividing Bulgaria in this way was impossible to accept. However, he basically concluded from the Bulgarian Prime Minister that if the conditions just reduced the size of the territory, it would still be very possible.
Let the Bulgarian Prime Minister agree. But now we need to relax a little and let both parties digest the information and prepare for the next negotiations.
"Prime Minister Gaishov, since our differences are a bit big now, I suggest we take a break and we will continue talking tomorrow."
"It's a very good suggestion, let's go and have a rest first." Prime Minister Gaishov stood up and said to Prime Minister Bretianu in agreement, and then he walked out of the conference room with Foreign Minister Diras Lodge.
After seeing the two Bulgarian guests leaving, Barsnok, who had not said a word today, said to the Prime Minister. "It seems that the Bulgarians are a little impatient."
After Prime Minister Bretianu also stood up, he put his hand on his aching waist and said, "It may have something to do with the current situation. You must know that Bulgaria has the most personnel among the Ottoman European territories."
While the Romanian Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister were talking about them, Prime Minister Gaschov also took the Foreign Minister Diras Lodge back to his room to discuss the solution.
"Your Excellency, Foreign Minister, first send a telegram to His Majesty the King to report on Romania's conditions." Prime Minister Gaschov said to Diras Lodge.
"Okay, Your Excellency Prime Minister."
After the Foreign Minister Dirasloch answered, he did not leave.
Seeing the unimpressive Diras Lodge, Prime Minister Gaishov asked, "Is there anything else?"
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I would like to ask if you really want to agree to Romania's conditions?"
Seeing the foreign minister's expression of concern for Bulgaria, Prime Minister Gaishov knew that the foreign minister was a little out of control, but he wouldn't mind. "It is impossible for me to sign this Romanian condition, and I believe they know it themselves. But I guess
We will be pushed to the bottom line." He expressed his judgment.
After hearing that the situation was not as bad as he thought, the Foreign Minister of Tirasloch prepared to go to the Bulgarian Embassy not far away and send a telegram to Ferdinand I who was waiting for the news at home.
After seeing the foreign minister leave, the Bulgarian Prime Minister sat on the sofa with a tired look on his face. Today's negotiations consumed too much of his energy and he needed to take a rest and collect his thoughts to prepare for tomorrow's negotiations.
