In Kaposvár in southern Hungary, the flag of the Republic of Hungary still flies. As the Hungarian Republic that was overthrown from its rule in Budapest, Kaposvów is one of its few territories.
As a Hungarian government, the republican government that came to power less than five months ago is undoubtedly a failure. Looking at the Soviet government that is gradually sweeping the country, these republicans can only look at their opponents with resentment and being supported by the people everywhere. What it feels like
, only they themselves know.
If there is no external intervention, it will be a matter of time before they are swept into the dustbin of history. Fortunately, there are still many neighboring countries around Hungary, especially at this time, all countries are wary of the Communist Party.
So when news came that surrounding countries planned to intervene in the Hungarian revolution, the republicans in Kaposvár seemed to grasp the last life-saving straw. And when the Romanian army of 200,000 crossed the Tisza River and captured the
After leaving Szeged and Szolnok, the republicans present cheered and ran around telling each other.
In the city hall, senior officials of the Republican government are also discussing the impact of this incident on them. However, unlike the lower-level officials who only cheer for the intervention from the Allied Powers, the senior government officials present are not so optimistic.
"The Communist Party of Bela Kun and others wants to destroy Hungary. Look at the reactions of surrounding countries now. These thugs are the sinners of Hungary."
A senior government official present bitterly rebuked the Hungarian Communists in Budapest. From his eyes we could see pleasure and hatred, as well as a trace of reluctance.
"Okay Minnies. The worst thing for Hungary has happened and we need to discuss how to solve this problem."
Karolyi Mihai, leader of the 1948 Independence Party who presided over the meeting, had to interrupt the Minister of Education. As Karoli, who is currently the president of the government, this kind of remarks is too much. Every day
Hearing people worried about the future of Hungary, it seemed that it was not enough not to say some pessimistic words to show their patriotic enthusiasm. However, when asked what they could do, they could only hesitate and couldn't even fart.
.
As Caroli, who was born in an aristocratic family and has served as a member of parliament and president of parliament, isn't this the behavior of parliament? This kind of situation happens too often in parliament, but as a government agency, it cannot be like parliament.
Mines, who was interrupted by Carolli, could only sit down obediently. Who said he had no solution?
At this time, Kordamik, who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stood up and said: "I think the most important thing for us at the moment is the recognition of the Allied Powers. As long as the Allied Powers recognize us, returning to Budapest will not be a problem."
Kordamik's words were recognized by Karolyi. As expected, he had held diplomatic posts for generations and it was indeed his family background. He pointedly pointed out the problems currently plaguing them.
But at this time, someone jumped out and objected: "To gain the recognition of the Allied Powers, we must sign a reparation treaty. Look at what happened to Germany, we are not as good as Germany. But I know that Romania alone has to cede the territory east of the Tisza River.
, anyone who signs such a treaty will be nailed to the rack of shame.”
This statement made the venue immediately agitated.
"This is not true, is it?"
"President Karoli, is this news true?"
"Kordamik, you are in charge of diplomacy. Please tell me about the conditions of the Allied Powers."
Many people present heard the news for the first time, and they were so excited that they tried to get accurate information.
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Caroli, who was presiding over the meeting, saw the venue as busy as a vegetable market. He couldn't hold back the anger in his heart any longer. He slammed the table and roared: "Okay, everyone, be quiet."
Everyone who was shocked by Carolli's astonishing move fell silent and looked at the furious President.
After calming down the anger in his heart, Karolyi said seriously: "I know your reluctance in your heart, and I feel uncomfortable in my heart. However, the innocent Hungarian people will not allow us to wait any longer. They are still suffering under the evil rule of the Communist Party. Yes.
Yes, what Mars just said is true. And we will not only lose the territory east of the Tisza River, but also the territory in Croatia and Slovenia. If we do not accept the demands of the Allies, they will continue to fight us. Everyone
I am someone who knows Hungary well. If the war continues, in addition to causing more losses to the people, we may even lose our own country. This is not impossible. It is said that the Allied Powers are still discussing a plan within the Allied Powers. If we do not agree, we will let the surrounding countries divide it.
The whole Hungarian plan.”
The plan to carve up Hungary that Karolyi mentioned at the end actually did not exist at all. They only had a plan to support the new government.
But for the people present, it was impossible for them to find the Allied giants in Paris to ask. So regarding the shocking news that Karolyi broke, the only sound in the venue was the sound of breathing. They were all shocked by the news.
I was calm. After a long time, someone finally asked: "Is there no other way we can do it?"
As for why he didn't ask if it was true, did he have to rush to Paris and ask the Big Three in person? And even if he asked, he could only get a denial, who would inform the person being executed of the secret plan.
Faced with these words, Caroli could only sigh and said: "Accepting the Allied Powers' proposal is our best solution at the moment."
Karolyi's words filled the hearts of those present with sadness. When had the descendants of the Magyars suffered such suffering? As for the decision to resist the Allies, look at the United States, Britain, France and other countries' turn to take action before the surrounding neighboring countries.
The attitude has been expressed through actions. Besides, in the face of half the world's Allied Powers, little Hungary resisted.
Just when everyone was grieving over this, a voice came from behind. "Maybe we can still do something?"
Everyone looked towards the place where the sound came from, and it turned out that it was a clerk in charge of recording who was speaking.
Seeing that a clerk was speaking, Kordamik, as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, scolded: "What can you do, don't make trouble."
Kordamik's scolding made the young clerk lower his head.
At this time, Minez, who was the Minister of Education, came to the rescue of the clerk.
"It's okay to listen to it. We have no other options anyway. Maybe we can get inspiration from it."
After finishing speaking, Mines patted the clerk on the shoulder and asked: "What is your name?"
"Hermons."
"Mr. Hermons, it doesn't matter if you are wrong. Speak your mind boldly."
After being encouraged, Mr. Hermons organized his thoughts and said: "Currently we are worried about the carving up of Hungary's territory and the issue of future reparations. I think since we can't afford it, why not find a country to help me share the burden?"
Woolen cloth?"
Hermons' words caused a roar of laughter, and many people joked: "Why should other countries help us share the burden?"
"You think you are God and you can share the burden with others."
Seeing the roaring laughter in the parliament room, Caroli felt that it was unreliable, but in order to maintain order at the scene, he knocked on the table and interrupted: "Everyone be quiet, listen to what Hermons has to say."
With Karolyi's support, the laughter in the conference room gradually subsided. Hermons, who was blushing at the laughter of everyone, glanced at Karolyi gratefully, and then expressed his thoughts.
"If we ask like this, no country will be willing to help us. What if we are the same country as them?"
Everyone present was not stupid, and they immediately understood what Caroli meant. At this time, Kordamik, who was in charge of diplomacy, asked for confirmation: "You mean merging with other countries?"
"Yes."
Helmons went on to explain: "A merger like the empires before it."
Hermons got everyone excited. This proposal seemed completely unreliable at first glance, but if you think about it carefully, there are many benefits. First, it can reduce the punishment suffered by Hungary; second, the Hungarians can use this time to recover from the severe damage.
Economy; third, with a sufficient population, Hungary can even completely dominate this new country in the future. Fourth,...
The more everyone thought about it, the more they felt this plan was feasible.
However, this plan has a prerequisite. It must be a country with the strength to accept them. And everyone looks at it, Austria is definitely not good in the surrounding countries, and no one will allow the shrinking Austro-Hungarian Empire to continue to exist.
Serbia?
This doesn't work either. Their war with the Austro-Hungarian Empire triggered this war. If they merged with them, they wouldn't be bullied to death.
Czech Republic, Poland?
They are both newly independent countries and do not have enough ability to protect Hungary from punishment, so these two are also excluded.
Finally there is only one choice left, Romania?
It can inject vitality into Hungary economically, protect Hungary militarily, and the Romanian royal family is also a branch of Germany. More importantly, Romania is a member of the Allied Powers, which can minimize the punishment they suffer. It is simply a perfect choice.
When everyone was discussing the candidate for merging the country, everyone present felt that this was a very good and reasonable proposal. At this time, someone raised their doubts: "But currently the Romanians are driving our people east of the Tisza River. This
It has a great impact in the country. I’m afraid it will be difficult for the public to accept this proposal.”
At this time, Kordamik stood up and explained: "What is so difficult to accept? As long as we propose a merger, the Hungarians have the right to get back the property they lost in this expulsion operation. Then I believe that this
Small requests will be accepted by Romania.”
Kordamik's words caused everyone to nod. The merged areas made some reasonable suggestions, which will definitely be accepted. Besides, does this require Romania to spend a lot of money to appease the new areas?
Then the people present continued to discuss happily, discussing the new plan based on the power of Hungary during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Among the people present, only two people did not participate in this discussion. One was Hermons who made this suggestion. As a clerk, he wanted to join a group of high-level people in the discussion. This was too realistic. Although this proposal was made by him
proposed.
The other is Admiral Horthy Miklós, who currently controls the military power of the republican government. As the last Austro-Hungarian naval commander, Horthy sees these people in front of him as a group of frogs in a well. Where can I see them?
To clear up the situation. But now he needs the cloak of the republican government to wrap himself up.
