"These Austro-Hungarians are so shameless, they make us happy in vain."
Ferdinand I looked at the telegram in his hand and vented his dissatisfaction with Austria-Hungary to Prime Minister Gaschov in the office with an angry face. There was also a broken cup on the ground, silently narrating his miserable process. It seemed that
Ferdinand I was so angry by this telegram that he forgot that he himself was also born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Prime Minister Gaishov looked at the king's anger and felt nothing but scoundrels. The reason for all this was the telegram sent by Austria-Hungary. In this telegram, Austria-Hungary told Bulgaria that because they could not get support from Germany, they
There is no way to unite the Bulgarian army to attack Serbia. However, they are still willing to provide 10 million leva in funds and 5 million leva worth of arms to support Bulgaria's just military action against Serbia.
The problem is that what Bulgaria urgently needs now is military support, not financial and arms assistance, and the Austro-Hungarian army has not mentioned creating conflicts on the Serbian border. Just like a person promised me to help you attract the enemy, you never
He attacked from behind. Then he said that we should work together to beat him. Who knew you would be ready? He changed his mind and even canceled his previous promise. Why else would Ferdinand I be very angry? But anger cannot help Ferdinand I.
To solve the problem, domestic public opinion has now made it impossible for anyone to stop the launch of military operations.
After Ferdinand I's anger gradually subsided, Prime Minister Gaishov asked, "Your Majesty, do we still need to continue our military operations?"
Facing the Prime Minister's inquiry, Ferdinand I asked, "Is it possible for this situation in the country to stop now?"
After hearing the king's words, Prime Minister Gaishov fell silent. He knows the current domestic situation in Bulgaria clearly. If it could be suppressed at the beginning, the public opinion in the country is now a fire. Anyone who tries to put water on it will put out the fire.
Everyone will be burned to death by this fire, no one is exception.
The only way now is to direct the public's anger towards Serbia and Greece. The government has done this before, and it can no longer stop.
Seeing the silent Prime Minister, King Ferdinand I knew that it was not his responsibility. After calming down, he said, "The Prime Minister's government will be left to you."
After Prime Minister Gaishof heard what Ferdinand I said, he knew that the king planned to go to the battlefield in person as he had done in the previous war with the Ottomans. He quickly stepped forward and said with concern. "Your Majesty, our advantage is not too big this time, why not let Miha
Just let Lieutenant General Ilsavov take command. After all, the battle location is not too far from Sofia, and the news can be sent back quickly."
Hearing the Prime Minister's words of concern, Ferdinand I explained to him. "It is precisely because we have little advantage that we need me to boost morale. Don't worry, I will not go to the front line."
After hearing the king's words, Prime Minister Gaishov knew that he had made up his mind and could only say, "Then I wish your majesty victory in advance."
After finishing speaking, Prime Minister Gaschov planned to leave the Kingdom's office. When he walked to the door, Prime Minister Gaschov suddenly turned around and said something that made him worried after seeing the announcement of the Romanian military exercise. "Your Majesty, we and
Regarding the 4,000 square kilometers of territory that should be divided in the Romanian agreement, do you think you should discuss it with the Romanian ambassador? This Romanian maneuver exercise, I guess, is to express my dissatisfaction."
Ferdinand I heard Prime Minister Gaschov's concerns about Romania's exercise and said casually. "Prime Minister, you are too worried. Romania conducts exercises every year, so there is no need to worry. At most, we are fighting Serbia and Greece."
After that, we will divide the territory. But before dividing the territory, we have to collect a little more tax."
Hearing that Ferdinand I didn't take him seriously, Prime Minister Gaishov couldn't say much. After all, he was just guessing.
After seeing Prime Minister Gaishov leaving, Ferdinand I called the guards. "Let's make arrangements. We are going to Miloka tomorrow."
"I obey your Majesty."
Prime Minister Gayschof began to get busy after returning to the Prime Minister's Office. After all, the king had to go to the front line so most everything had to fall on him.
After King Ferdinand had a night's rest, he saw his wife Queen Marie Louise, his two sons Prince Boris and Prince Kirill, and his youngest daughter Sejeri farewell at the gate of the palace the next morning.
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"Father, I also want to go to the front line."
Crown Prince Boris, whose eldest son is 19 years old, watched his father express his thoughts.
After hearing his brother's words, 18-year-old Prince Kirill also said: "Father, I also want to go to the battlefield to deal with the Serbians and Greeks who do not keep their promises."
After hearing what his two sons said, Ferdinand I scolded him with a straight face. "Nonsense, war kills people, and tens of thousands of people die. If you go to the battlefield, maybe a bullet will kill you."
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After hearing the words of their father Ferdinand, both princes said, "We are not afraid of death."
His son's words made Ferdinand I's face change, and he scolded them loudly. "You are not afraid of death, I am."
He turned to his wife Mary and said, "Watch these two and don't allow them to leave the palace until I come back."
Queen Mary knew that her husband was really angry, and she did not want her sons to go to the battlefield. She glanced at her two worried sons and said, "Okay, I will instruct the guards not to let them go out."
After receiving the queen's reply, Ferdinand I boarded the car and was escorted by his guards to Miloka, the headquarters of the war against Serbia.
The town of Miloka is located 60 kilometers west of Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, between Bitola and Ohrid, which were occupied by Serbia. The transportation is relatively convenient. There are about 2,000 people living here. There is a bus from Sofia
The road to Macedonia is now filled with a large number of soldiers in preparation for the war in Serbia.
Today, Army Minister Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov, First Army Commander Lieutenant General Vasil Kudinchev, Third Army Commander General Nikolai Ivanov and other senior Bulgarian military officers are in town.
The port prepares for the visit of King Ferdinand I.
"coming."
When a group of senior officers in their 50s and 60s were dizzy under the June sun, a general with good eyesight shouted something, which cheered up the drowsy senior officers.
As these generals were getting ready, Ferdinand I's motorcade also appeared in front of them. After Ferdinand I in the car saw the generals greeting him, he said to the driver, "Stop as soon as you get close.
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"Crunch."
The king's car stopped ten meters away from them. After getting out of the car, King Ferdinand walked directly towards the generals.
"I have met His Majesty."
When Ferdinand I walked up to them, Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov, Minister of War, took the lead in saluting him.
"Excuse me, generals."
King Ferdinand quickly stepped forward to support his Minister of War and spoke to the commanders of the various troops behind him.
After hearing the king's words, these generals straightened up. Seeing the generals who led the Bulgarian army to victory in front of them, King Ferdinand made an impromptu speech. "Defenders of Bulgaria, you have worked hard. At the same time,
During the Ottoman War, the battles you commanded laid the foundation for our victory. However, Serbia and Greece refused to return the fruits of victory that we should taste. This is immoral. We must let them know the consequences of stealing from us."
After hearing the king's speech, the generals present applauded enthusiastically to show their approval of the king's speech.
After giving a speech, Ferdinand I came to the headquarters, led by the Minister of War, Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov. Accompanied by a group of generals, Ferdinand I asked how the morale was and whether there was any need
All the problems were solved and received satisfactory answers. Then he left Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov on the grounds that he needed to rest.
In a room at the headquarters, Ferdinand I asked Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov. "How is the army prepared now?"
The Minister of War responded to the king's question. "We are almost ready."
"That's good." After hearing what he said, Ferdinand I went on to tell him some bad news from Austria-Hungary. "The Austro-Hungarian Empire just sent us the news. Due to the lack of support from Germany, they cannot attack with us.
Serbia.”
Hearing the news brought by the king, the Minister of War was shocked. "These Austro-Hungarians are really unreliable at all."
After hearing the complaints from the Minister of War, Ferdinand I continued: "Now this news only belongs to you. The Prime Minister and I know better than to spread it."
"Okay, Your Majesty, I understand the consequences of spreading the word."
Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov is not a fool and knows the consequences. Now it seems that he can only fight hard.
Ferdinand I asked him, "Do you have any plans for this?"
After hearing the king's words, Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov thought about it in his mind and said, "There is a plan, but I thought it was too radical before and I didn't use it."
Ferdinand I said with great joy, "Tell me about it."
Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov said this radical plan. "This plan is the same as the current arrangement, but all machine guns and artillery will be concentrated on the front line. With strong firepower, Serbia will not be given a chance to counterattack, and a wave of heavy attacks will be carried out."
Defeat them. Before, I considered that we would lose a lot by doing this, so I refused. Now it seems that we can still afford this plan."
After hearing the words of the Minister of War, Ferdinand I thought about it in his mind and said, "Just follow this plan and concentrate all the heavy firepower on the front line to defeat them in one wave."
After receiving the king's approval, Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov replied, "Okay, Your Majesty, I will make arrangements right away."
Subsequently, various Bulgarian troops received a telegram from the Minister of War, Lieutenant General Mikhail Savov, and concentrated artillery and machine guns on the front assault division. This resulted in a division equipped with more than 400 artillery pieces and more than 400 machine guns.
The super division appeared. I wonder if Serbian troops can withstand firepower that far exceeds that of an era.
