Facing the latest situation in Hungary, Eder also obtained the investigation results of the intelligence agency.
This name felt very familiar to Edel, but he couldn't remember where he had seen it before.
"Tell me about this Horthy."
If Edel can't figure it out, then he'll start with the information, which should give some impression.
Later, during the explanation given by the captain of the guard, Karust, Edel learned about Horthy's life story. Admiral Horthy was born in a noble family in Austria-Hungary in 1868, and entered Austria-Hungary at the age of 14.
He studied at the Imperial Naval Academy and later became a naval officer. He performed well in World War I, but his most dazzling deed was the suppression of the Cattaro sailors' uprising in 1918. With this merit, he became the last officer of the Austro-Hungarian Navy.
A naval commander.
After the disintegration of Austria-Hungary, Horthy returned to Hungary. However, the outbreak of the revolution gave him another opportunity. He used his identity to recruit a large number of demobilized former Hungarian officers and soldiers to reorganize the army of the republican government.
Judging from his past experience, Horthy is a person who is quite good at seizing opportunities.
It seems that this action was a test of the Romanian army.
As for such a general who is good at seizing opportunities, Edel's opinion is to continue to observe. As long as he does not make any unfavorable move against Romania, then let him be. And if there is anything wrong with the admiral,
If he has any idea, Edel will let him know the consequences.
"Let Salamik pay attention to the Republican Army. As long as they don't stop us from doing things, leave him alone. In addition, let the army pay attention to military discipline and don't arouse the emotions of these Hungarian people."
Following Edel's instructions, the policy for the Republican Army was formulated. Anyway, no matter who comes to power, the new Hungarian government must agree to Romania's conditions in the future.
In addition to paying attention to the situation in Hungary, Edel is currently focusing on another country that is crucial to Romania, that is Turkey. As a member of the Allies, Ottoman Turkey had already announced its withdrawal from the war before Germany announced its surrender. But even if
It was Turkey that announced its withdrawal from the war, but the Allies did not give up military coercion against Turkey.
After the signing of the Armistice Agreement of Mudros, the Allied Powers began to invade and occupy Turkish territory. Greece landed at Izmit from the west and advanced inland, while France and Armenia also entered Turkey from the south and east respectively. Britain, France and Italy
, then discuss the division of their respective interests in Turkey.
Among them, what concerns Edel the most is the ownership of the Black Sea Strait area. According to the news sent back by the Prime Minister from Paris, various countries are currently planning to turn Turkey into an Asian country. In view of the fact that Istanbul’s Black Sea Strait area is too important, the area will be established as
International condominium.
After deducting the "strait areas" on both sides of the Dardanelles and the Bosporus, Turkey's remaining European territory will be handed over to Greece. In addition, the Allies also support Greece's territorial claim to Anatolia (
Homer's Battle of Chloe took place here).
Therefore, Greece is very excited about the benefits provided by the Allied Powers. To completely claim the Aegean Sea to itself is an irresistible temptation for the Greeks.
And Edel felt helpless about this. Because judging from the maps of later generations (Edel still has the impression), Turkey completely occupies the Asia Minor Peninsula. Once the two countries go to war, it will affect the use of the Black Sea Strait. For the current Romania,
Not a good news.
The outbreak of World War I had already fed up with Edel being locked up in the Black Sea. This had a huge impact on Romania's export-oriented economy. If Romania had not had the oil and food that the Allies urgently needed, Romania's economy would have suffered a huge blow.
Influence.
Shipping will also be the cheapest transportation in later generations, and Edel also knows this. Therefore, he does not want to see the Turkish-Greek war that threatens the safety of his shipping.
However, according to the current development of the situation, this war seems to be somewhat inevitable. The Allied Powers have spared no effort to support Greece, but Turkey is also poorly prepared for possible defeats in the war.
Once the final plan is finalized, on one side is the dissatisfied Turkish people, and on the other side is Greece, which is supported by the Allies and fuels greed. It would be strange not to start a war. And this kind of war that affects Romania's economic development, but it is powerless, Edel is also
I have a terrible headache.
Edel didn't like this feeling of being so close but unable to do anything about it. But even if he didn't like it, he could only endure it.
Because Edel knows that as long as he shows the slightest interest in Istanbul, Britain, France and other countries will be very wary of him. Moreover, Greece and Bulgaria will also change their attitudes towards him. The reason is simple.
Istanbul is so important, not only for its geographical location, but also for its place in history.
Since Constantine I moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople, it has always been the best choice for a country's capital. Goods from the Black Sea and the Mediterranean are gathered here, and specialties from Europe and Asia are also here.
You can see it everywhere. Huge amounts of wealth were generated here, and the only thousand-year empire in world history, the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire), was born here.
As the source of the legal system of various European countries, the Roman Empire provided the basis of etiquette and law for kings of various countries. Look at which countries under the banner of Rome appeared in European history; Roman Empire, Western Roman Empire, Eastern Roman Empire, Holy Roman Empire, Third Rome
Empire (Russia), and then there is the Lighthouse State, which is known as the guardian of the Pearl.
If you think about what happened to Jerusalem, a city that relies entirely on history, in later generations, you will know the difficulties of this kind of city with huge historical heritage. Of course, the difference from Jerusalem is that Istanbul’s geographical location is so good that Edel cannot be absolutely saved.
Before it has strength, it dare not reveal any ideas.
So for the Black Sea Strait, which is a choke point for Romania, what can the weak Edel do?
However, regarding Turkey's current internal and external difficulties, Edel feels that it can try to make secret contacts. If nothing else, it would be good to improve relations with it. After all, the Black Sea Strait will still be managed by it in the future.
Who should be allowed to go? He should not only let Turkey feel the goodwill of Romania, but also not leave any clues. At this time, a name that had been active in the war came to his mind.
Hoxelder, a smuggler who was extremely active during the war, can come forward. This man cannot represent the Romanian government, and no one in the countries around the Black Sea knows the figure standing behind him.
Edel, who thought of a way, quickly called Calust and informed him of his decision.
"Okay, Your Majesty, I'll do it right away."
After receiving Edel's instructions, Calust had an idea in his mind after walking out of the office. This Romanian smuggler was really lucky.
