On May 30, 1913, all parties to the Balkan War signed the Treaty of London. The treaty stipulated that the Ottoman European territories (except Albania) and the island of Crete west of the Midie line on the Black Sea were ceded to the Balkan Alliance countries.
Albania is independent, but must accept the supervision of the six countries of Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary. The issue of the Aegean Sea Islands will be handled by the four countries of Britain, Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary.
The biggest loss from this treaty was Serbia. Albania's independence allowed it to lose more than 20,000 square kilometers of territory, and it also lacked its own outlet to the sea. Greece was not satisfied either. For the same reason as Serbia, it also lost less territory.
It lost about 5,000 square kilometers of territory. Bulgaria lost nothing, which made the two countries secretly dissatisfied.
It just so happens that the areas of Bitola and Ohrid occupied by the Serbian army, and Salonika occupied by the Greek army, are the territories that should be assigned to them in the secret treaty between the two countries and Bulgaria. Now they need to recover compensation for their losses, and the two countries
The country couldn't help but think that the territory should be returned to Bulgaria.
On the day after the London Treaty was signed, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Tyrasnoch met with Greek Foreign Minister Constantine in London.
After being unable to change the issue of Albanian independence, Serbia chose other places to recover its losses. Bulgaria was obviously much easier to deal with than Austria-Hungary. Prime Minister Protic sent a telegram asking him to ask Greece for its opinion.
"Foreign Minister Constantine, let's go together"
After signing the treaty, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Tyrasnoch quickly walked to Greek Foreign Minister Constantine and said.
It happened that Greek Foreign Minister Constantine also had something to say to him, so he agreed. "Okay, Foreign Minister Dirasnochi."
The two were driving on the road in Constantine's vehicle, and Foreign Minister Dirasnoch spoke out about the purpose of this trip.
"Both our countries have suffered a lot from this peace negotiation, while Bulgaria has lost nothing. This is very unfair."
Seeing the angry expression on the face of Bulgarian Foreign Minister Dirasnoch, Greek Foreign Minister Constantine knew that the Serbs were paying attention. But he was right. Greece did not get the secret treaty of the Balkan countries this time, and he should get it.
share, then it is logical to find a place to get compensation.
"Foreign Minister Dirasnoch is right. We all suffered a lot in this war, but we did not get our share. This is unacceptable. Someone must make concessions."
Obviously Greece is not satisfied with the territory it has acquired. It hopes to occupy more land in Macedonia and Thrace and resolutely opposes Bulgaria's territorial claim to the port city of Salonika and its surrounding areas.
After a period of discussion, the foreign ministers of the two countries felt each other's sincerity, and both seemed to hope to recover losses from Bulgaria.
After the discussion, the two expressed their respective attitudes to domestic reports. Subsequently, both Serbia and Greece sent telegrams to Bulgaria, hoping to modify the division of territories in the previously signed secret treaty. Bitola and Bitola, which are now occupied by Serbia, were
The Ohrid region and Thessaloniki occupied by the Greek army can be placed under their respective ownership to compensate for the loss of the two countries' failure to obtain the Albanian region.
The telegram was sent to the Bulgarian government. After receiving the telegrams from the two countries, Prime Minister Gaishov did not dare to neglect and rushed to the palace to find King Ferdinand I.
"How could they break their word like this?"
King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria looked at the telegram in his hand and loudly condemned the two countries' attempts to re-divide their territories. Prime Minister Geschov and military chief Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov both watched without saying a word.
King Ferdinand I vented his anger.
After venting his anger, Ferdinand I calmed down and asked Prime Minister Gaschov, "What do you think the Prime Minister should do in this situation?"
Faced with the Kingdom's question by name, Prime Minister Gaishov thought for a moment and replied: "We should reject the unreasonable demands of Serbia and Greece and at the same time send a request to Russia for a ruling."
After hearing the Prime Minister's words, Ferdinand I was quite satisfied, and he asked the head of the military, Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov, for questioning.
"Lieutenant General Mikhailov, what do you think?"
The named Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov actually commanded the Bulgarian army to defeat the Ottoman Empire in the Balkan War, so he won the trust of Ferdinand I. Now the king needs to listen to the military's opinion.
Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov said from the military perspective after sorting out his thoughts. "I have no objection to the Prime Minister's diplomatic approach to resolving disputes. I can only make some additions from the military perspective. I think we should stop at the moment.
The discharge of mobilized soldiers should first ensure the advantages of our military and prevent unexpected situations."
As for what the accident Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov was talking about, both Ferdinand I and Prime Minister Gaishov knew it clearly.
"Well, let's do what you two said. The Prime Minister will ask for Russia's support when he returns. Lieutenant General, you will also suspend the discharge of the army when you return." After finishing speaking, Ferdinand I added. "I hope it won't be used.
Final situation.”
After receiving the instructions from King Ferdinand I, the Prime Minister returned to the government and summoned the Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Nelyudov, telling him the whole story and hoping to get Russia's support. Ambassador Nelyudov did not dare to do this.
To express my position, I can only deduce that I need to report to St. Petersburg.
In St. Petersburg, Tsar Nicholas II received telegrams from Nelyudov, the Russian ambassador to Bulgaria, and Hartwig, the Russian ambassador to Serbia. Both countries were seeking Russian support.
This put Tsar Nicholas II in a dilemma. For this reason, he summoned Prime Minister Kokovtsov, Foreign Minister Sasonov, and military representative his uncle Duke Nicholas Jr. to discuss the reasons for Seville and Bulgaria.
Territorial disputes.
Among them, Kokovtsov succeeded the former Prime Minister Stopinley who was assassinated. He did not have Stopinley's political skills and excellent problem-solving ability. He was able to become Prime Minister entirely because of his loyalty to the Tsar.
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The Tsar looked like he was having a headache and asked his ministers, "What do you think about the territorial dispute between Seville and Bulgaria?"
Foreign Minister Sasonov was the first to speak. "Your Majesty, I think this depends on what we need to face now."
After hearing what Foreign Minister Sasonov said, Nicholas II said with some interest, "Keep talking."
Sasonov, who received the Tsar's response, continued: "Our country's two allies in the Balkans, Serbia and Bulgaria, are dealing with Austria-Hungary and the Ottomans respectively. Now we need to choose one to support based on our needs."
It is obvious that Foreign Minister Sasonov means to abandon Bulgaria and support Serbia.
Nicholas II understood what Foreign Minister Sasonov said, but he still asked reluctantly. "Can I only choose one?"
"We must choose one. If we don't choose, our influence in the Balkans will be greatly reduced." Sasonov expressed his judgment with certainty.
"Prime Minister and uncle, what are your opinions?"
Faced with Nicholas II's inquiry, Prime Minister Kokovtsov replied, "Sasonov's opinion is our best choice."
Little Prince Nicholas also nodded in agreement.
Seeing that the ministers all believed that Serbia should be supported, Tsar Nicholas II could only say to the Foreign Minister. "When you go back, send a telegram to Serbia and say that we support Serbia's demands and that it is reasonable for them to ask for compensation."
Send a telegram to Bulgaria, hoping they can understand Serbia’s move and ask them not to raise territorial claims in the Bitola and Ohrid regions.”
As Russia's two telegrams were sent, Serbia was extremely happy to receive Russian support, while Bulgaria was extremely angry at Russia's actions.
