Chapter 274 The Final Conditions of the Allies (2)
When the British and French ambassadors were troubled by the loss of Russian negotiation materials, the German Ambassador Baslob took the Austrian-Hungarian Ambassador Beili to the Romanian Prime Minister's Office.
Among the conditions offered by Germany and Austria-Hungary to Romania, the Transiniva referendum indeed caused considerable dissatisfaction in Vienna. Germany used the Venice region of Italy as a reward for Austria-Hungary's agreement to make this commitment, and after the war
, regarding whether to agree to a referendum on Transiniva, Berlin had to side with Vienna to calm Austria-Hungary's mood.
No, just after the negotiations between the two countries, the German and Austrian ambassadors came to the Prime Minister's Office of Romania to submit the conditions of the alliance. This time Germany and Austria did not plan to go directly to King Eder, but planned to start with the government to start a war in Romania.
The national mood is putting this generous condition in front of all Romanians. Germany and Austria do not believe it, so Romania cannot agree. This is the exposed conspiracy of the Allies, and even if the Allies know it, there is no way to stop it.
"Don't the two ambassadors know why they came to me?"
After receiving requests from the German and Austrian ambassadors to meet with them, Prime Minister Bretianu did not know their reasons, but still met with them in accordance with diplomatic etiquette.
"Prime Minister Bretianu, these are the conditions we have prepared for Romania to join the EU. Take a look."
After meeting Romanian Prime Minister Bretianu, German Ambassador Baslob handed him the conditions prepared for Romania.
"We in Romania are not ready to join the camp yet. Did you two make a mistake?"
As Prime Minister, Bretianu would certainly not accept this document, because he knew that if he accepted it, it would mean that Romania did have the idea of joining this war. However, it is a pity that the prime minister's superb acting skills failed to fool the German and Austrian ambassadors.
Because the information on the negotiations between the Allied Powers and Romania is already in their possession.
After Ambassador Baslob watched Bretianu finish his performance, he said slowly, "Your Excellency, Prime Minister, although our conditions do not allow you to obtain the territory east of the Tisza River, they are still very generous. You may wish to
Take a look at it more."
Ambassador Baslob's words shocked Prime Minister Bretianu, and a chill went straight to his head. Now all he could think about was that Germany and Austria actually knew about Romania's secret negotiations, and who leaked this.
Seeing the Romanian Prime Minister who was shocked and speechless, the ambassadors of Germany and Austria felt much better. After Ambassador Baslob put the conditions offered by the Allies on the table, he looked at Bretianu meaningfully.
They glanced at the Prime Minister, because they knew that it was this Prime Minister who was secretly negotiating with the Allies.
It was not until the German and Austrian ambassadors walked out that Prime Minister Bretianu realized that his performance had all fallen into the eyes of the Allies. But he could no longer care about the diplomatic faux pas. Now he needed to quickly find the king to discuss this matter.
The dangers of this incident to Romania.
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"This is the situation Your Majesty."
In the palace, Prime Minister Bretianu told Edel what happened. After hearing that the Allies had discovered that Romania was negotiating with the Allies and even knew Romania's demands, Edel was also shocked. At present, this
He didn't have a good way to get over this situation. The main reason was that Germany and Austria had already solved Russia on the Eastern Front, and now they were free to deal with Romania. This shouldn't be too easy.
Because Germany and Austria have more than three million troops on the Eastern Front, even if a hundred are left to guard the Soviet Union, more than two million can be used in other directions. If so many troops are pressed towards Romania, Edel will have no choice but to go abroad.
The fight continues.
"Your Majesty, in this situation we can only agree to the Allies' conditions."
After seeing that Eder did not speak, Bretianu, as the Prime Minister, tentatively made suggestions. As a leader of the Anglo-French faction, he was able to say such things because he could not see the direction.
Prime Minister Bretianu does prefer Britain and France because he believes that this can help Romania. But currently, according to the attitudes of the German and Austrian ambassadors, delay is no longer possible. They will not worry about leaving a half-hearted country behind, so
This is probably also the last condition of Germany and Austria. If they refuse, the next time the German and Austrian ambassadors will bring a declaration of war.
In order to add weight to his words, the Prime Minister looked at the conditions offered by Germany and Austria and said to Edel, "Your Majesty, the conditions offered by Germany and Austria this time are actually very generous."
Seeing that Edel did not speak, the Prime Minister read out the conditions of Germany and Austria. "When joining the Allies, the Transinian region will be transferred to Romania. If Romania provides 400,000 troops and 2 million tons of food, 150
If Romania provides 400,000 tons of refined oil for the war, it will be given the Odessa area as compensation. If Romania provides another 400,000 troops, 2.5 million tons of food, and 2 million tons of refined oil for the war, Vinnitsa will be given to it.
Regions, except the northeast, will also be given to Romania as compensation. In addition, after the war, we will discuss with Austria-Hungary a referendum on whether the Transinian region should remain in its country or join Romania."
Hearing the conditions described by Prime Minister Bretianu, Eder smiled bitterly. It seems that the Allies have also spent a lot of effort to win over Romania, and they are trying to coerce public opinion and force Romania to join the Allies. It is estimated that the conditions given by the Allies will be announced tomorrow.
It will spread widely. Now Romania's already suppressed and turbulent national sentiment will rise again.
Edel was anxious and asked Prime Minister Bretianu, "Prime Minister, if the conditions are made public, how many people in the government will support this condition to join the Allies."
Facing Edel's question, Bratianu knew his intention and answered truthfully. "It is estimated that half of the people will agree to join the Allied camp."
Edel just breathed a sigh of relief when the Prime Minister continued. "Sixty percent of the remaining half are expected to be neutral. This is the condition of the Allies. Under similar circumstances, if it is too bad, it is estimated that these neutral people in the government will support the Allies.
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The Prime Minister's words made Edel also feel helpless. The economic ties between Romania and Germany are too close, especially in recent years, they have relied entirely on orders from the Allies. If you didn't know the direction of history, it would be very possible to join the Allies and give it a try.
However, the government's movements are all trivial matters, and the most important thing now is the army. Edel was planning to ask the guards to call the top military officials to come over for more information, when a piece of news came through.
"Your Majesty, the British and French ambassadors would like to see you."
