As the situation developed, Austria-Hungary became increasingly tough on the Bosnia-Herzegovina issue. It also rebuffed Serbia's request for compensation. This made Serbia very angry, and its dissatisfaction with Austria-Hungary grew day by day.
Russia, the biggest backer behind Serbia, is currently busy convening an international conference to amend the Treaty of Berlin and agree to open the Black Sea Strait to Russian warships. After obtaining the support of Austria-Hungary, Izvolski went to European countries to lobby for Britain.
France and other countries supported the Russian plan.
While Izvoliski was negotiating in France, on October 7, the Austro-Hungarian Empire officially announced that it would incorporate the two provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina into its territory.
One moment he was still negotiating with France to amend the Treaty of Berlin. The next moment Izvolski received the news, he was furious, "This means that the Austro-Hungarians are all bastards who don't keep their word."
In Izvoliski’s vision, after amending the Treaty of Berlin, he would negotiate with Austria-Hungary to return the Serb areas of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Serbia. In this way, both the Treaty of Berlin and the Balkans could be wooed.
Loyal brother. Izvoliski can also show his ability to be valued in front of Nicholas II.
Now that everything has been ruined by Austria-Hungary's early annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the "Berlin Treaty" has not yet been revised, what can Izvolski do to appease Serbia? According to the temperament of Tsar Nicholas II, he failed to achieve it
If the goal is set, then he will be abandoned by the tsar, and he will be forced to resign and leave in despair.
How can Izvolski accept this? Now he can only hope that Austria-Hungary will not be able to annex Bosnia and Herzegovina smoothly. This is his only way.
After Serbia received the news that Austria-Hungary announced the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, there was also passionate opposition. Everyone was furious that Austria-Hungary ignored Serbia's feelings.
Both the government and the military requested King Peter Karagewicz to implement the previous plan. Because they all knew that if Austria-Hungary successfully annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina, the next step would be full of ambitions for Serbia. Faced with the already excited
People, King Peter I also followed public opinion and announced the mobilization of the army, and at the same time sought assistance from Russia.
In St. Petersburg, Nicholas II was also holding a meeting to discuss the impact of Austria-Hungary's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina on Russia.
"We must support Serbia. We can send military officers to help the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina resist the annexation of Austria-Hungary, and provide military supplies. Diplomatically, we cannot agree with Austria-Hungary's approach." Foreign Minister Izvoli, who had just been sidelined by Austria-Hungary.
Sky spoke his mind.
After Izvolski made his suggestion, Prime Minister Stolypin, who is known for his calmness and pragmatism, also expressed his thoughts. "Your Majesty, we must let Serbia see Russia's support for them. Let Austria
Hungary feels Russia's anger at being ignored."
The ministers also all spoke to express their attitude that the Balkan issue cannot be without Russia's right to speak. Faced with the highly unified opinions of the ministers, Nicholas II ordered to send military officers to help the Serbs in Bosnia and Herzegovina resist Austro-Hungarian rule.
After receiving a response from Russia, a large number of Serbian soldiers in Serbia crossed the border to join the Bosnian Serb guerrillas.
Thirty kilometers away from Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in a town called Rogatica, the people here are talking about the big event that happened last night.
"You know, last night there was a lot of gunfire at the military camp stationed outside the town. I hid in the house and was so scared." A fat woman told her neighbor what happened last night.
"Who could sleep after there was such a big noise last night? I heard that some brave people ran near the military camp and saw a group of outsiders attacking the military camp." The neighbor also said the news he had learned.
In the military camp at the center of people's discussion, the commander of the Austro-Hungarian army, Captain Cassi Luders, was also counting his losses. After counting, Captain Cassi Luders looked at the list of losses in his hand and cursed angrily. "
Damn the Serbs, damn the sentries."
After Austria-Hungary announced its annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Captain Kasiruds' company was attacked several times. However, because the attackers were only a few Serbian civilians who were dissatisfied with being annexed by Austria-Hungary, the casualties were not large.
From the techniques and marksmanship of this attack, it can be judged that it was carried out by regular troops, coupled with the laziness of the sentries. The attackers were allowed to reach the barracks. If a soldier had not gotten up to go to the toilet, their casualties would have been even more heavy. Even if
Even so, 34 people died and 41 were injured, which means that one-third of the company was wiped out.
"Sir, we have gathered the bodies of the attackers together." A soldier came over and said to the captain. Captain Casey Luthers came to the open space where the corpses were placed, surrounded by soldiers.
Second Lieutenant Drospin, the platoon leader, told the captain about the results of his inspection, "Company Commander, it is just as you expected. These people have thick calluses on their hands and index fingers. They are soldiers who have been trained for a long time. We put them in the pockets of these people's clothes."
There, they also discovered that the military map was only a Severn version. They really had no worries."
"How many attackers' bodies were found in total?" Captain Cassie Luthers asked.
"We found a total of 19 corpses. The injured should have been taken away by them, but not too many." Lieutenant Drospin answered the captain's question.
After hearing the second lieutenant's answer, Captain Cassie Luthers felt a headache. Such a loss ratio was completely imaginable. His commander had the face of Major Goodeslow, nicknamed the 'Whisperer'. In fact, Cassie Luthers
The captain's prediction was accurate.
After handing the report of the attack back to the battalion headquarters, Major Gudslow roared, spitting on his face. "You are a disgrace to our Austro-Hungarian soldiers. A group of attackers with only rifles rushed into
You went to your barracks to run wild happily. And you, Captain Cassidy Luthers, watched them run away after destroying them, but there was nothing you could do to stop them. Please tell me, Captain, if you are a disgrace to the military."
Faced with Major Goodeslow's loud voice that spread throughout the battalion headquarters, Captain Casey Luthers could only lower his head and reply. "I disappoint you, sir."
The captain's answer caused another roar, "I don't want to hear your apology, what I need is results you idiot. Of the four companies under my command, your company, Captain Casey Luthers, is the one that stands out the most."
'. Now get back to your company. If there is such a comparison of casualties, I will demote you to a soldier and clean the toilet for me every day. Now get out immediately."
Captain Cassie Luthers saluted Major Goodslow, who was nicknamed the "Whisperer", and walked out of the battalion headquarters. Major Goodslow took the captain's report and thought about it before passing the report to his superiors.
After being reported at all levels, this report of the attack was placed on the desk of Chief of General Staff Conrad along with the news that many Austro-Hungarian troops had been attacked in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Chief of General Staff saw so many attacks taking place in a short period of time and knew that Serbian and Russian people were behind them. He did not dare to neglect to report these situations to the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph.
"I know about this matter, what is your military's response?" the old emperor asked the chief of general staff.
Chief of General Staff Konrad has already had a countermeasure. "We plan to mobilize a large army to repeatedly raid Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are not afraid of Serbia. But we must think about Russia standing behind us. Russia has not recovered yet.
, but it is still difficult for us in the Austro-Hungarian Empire to deal with it.”
The old emperor understood that the military was now more afraid of Russia, and there was nothing that could be done about it. Austria-Hungary had never taken advantage in the previous battles. It was understandable that he wanted to seek help from his ally Germany, who allowed Germany to dominate the world now?
What about the title of the strongest army?
"It's better for you to suppress it first. You can't always ask for German assistance." The old emperor still wanted to solve it himself first.
Following an order from the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph, a large number of troops marched into Bosnia and Herzegovina and began a fierce battle with guerrillas funded by Serbia and Russia.
