After the two military and political leaders arrived, Eder presented his initial thoughts.
"What do you think about my going to Sofia? Can it help guide public opinion in Bulgaria?"
Faced with Edel's question, the two military and political leaders couldn't help but want to stop. Because the current situation in Bulgaria is too chaotic. If anything happens to Edel in Bulgaria, it will be very bad for Romania. Because Romania currently has great power.
It is in Edel's hands. If this power suddenly falls, although it will make the two of them happy, it will not be a good thing for Romania. It will cause Romania to have a period of chaos. Power will inspire people. Do others have Edel's decision to do this?
All are united to the prestige around them.
So Prime Minister Mihalakai tried to dissuade him. "Your Majesty, you need to think twice before taking this matter."
"Yes, Your Majesty, you do not necessarily need to go for this matter. The Social Democratic Party can completely initiate the invitation and let our army clear the way first, so as to ensure the safety of Your Majesty."
General Freit's words were more direct, but Edel waved his hands to the two military and political leaders and said, "This is my approach after careful consideration. If I want Bulgaria to integrate faster, it's best for me to take the initiative."
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Seeing Edel's firm attitude, the two looked at each other, and General Freit said firmly. "Your Majesty, our military has no objection to your going to Bulgaria. But in order to ensure your safety, you must be
We guarantee your safety, this is the last request of our military."
Prime Minister Mihalakai on the side also said in agreement. "Admiral Freit is right. Your Majesty's safety is very important. You must bring troops to ensure your safety."
Facing the words of the two military and political leaders, Edel couldn't help but said. "If I take the army to Bulgaria, it will intensify the conflict and be a negative factor for our merger with Bulgaria."
Hearing the meaning of Edel's words, the two of them were a little anxious. "But Your Majesty, if..."
Seeing the Prime Minister and Chief of General Staff who were very concerned about his own safety, Edel waved his hand and said. "Of course I take my own safety very seriously. However, it is indeed inappropriate to lead the army to Bulgaria. It would be much better if it were a Bulgarian citizen."
Already."
Facing Edel's almost explicit words, these two people couldn't understand. The Prime Minister took the lead and said, "I will let the public opinion community prepare for this."
General Freit also said the same. "I will separate the Bulgarians in the army and prepare to retire them."
After arranging the response between the military and the political parties, Edel, who had not expressed his position before, stood up and expressed his position publicly. He respects the choice of the Bulgarian people, but the current chaos caused by this in Bulgaria makes him feel uneasy. In order to persuade the two parties to avoid this,
If the situation takes a turn for the worse, he is willing to go to Sofia himself so that Bulgaria can return to peace.
Edel's statement immediately attracted praise in Romania. The media spoke one after another to praise the king's good deeds. For this reason, many people also have great expectations for the king's next actions.
Some Bulgarians in Romania even proposed that they would protect this kind and kind monarch when he went to Bulgaria. To this end, someone organized a military organization to protect Edel, the 'Edel Guards', and their slogan was to protect His Majesty the King.
Arrive safely in Sofia.
After the establishment of the Eder Guard, a large number of Bulgarians immediately applied to join this organization. In just three days, these two organizations received more than 30,000 applications, more than the number of the Bulgarian army. And at the same time
At the same time, nearly 10,000 Bulgarian officers and soldiers retired from the army, and as soon as they turned around, they joined the guard.
However, unlike Romania's applause, the general public opinion in Europe is that this is a signal that Romania is going to take action against Bulgaria. For this reason, British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald and French Albert Le Brun both publicly spoke out to dissuade Romania.
King Edel refrained from traveling to Bulgaria to avoid further deterioration of the situation.
As for the Soviet Union, the Red Star newspaper published an article with the title "please stop the invasion of Bulgaria", and also published the speech of General Secretary Comrade Steel on the front page. This loving father of the Soviet Union used the phrase "If Romania continues to invade Bulgaria"
If the Soviet Union commits an invasion, the Soviet Union will not sit idly by. The great Soviet Union will definitely punish the bold Romania. Let it know that European peace cannot be violated by the Romanian clown, and Romania will also pay the price for this.
The attitude of the Soviet Union made many Romanians feel worried. Opposite the red empire, which was developing at a rapid pace, many people showed worried looks.
In response to the Soviet Union's speech, the military, under the order of Chief of General Staff Freit, was on alert to prevent possible provocations from the Soviet Union.
However, Edel is not worried at all about the possible provocative behavior of the Soviet Union. The most important thing for the master of the Kremlin is his second five-year plan. Previously, interference from Romania had already hindered the plan.
progress, and the current stance is at most an expression of dissatisfaction and goodwill to the Bulgarians.
However, unlike the Soviet Union, Britain and France were much more eager. Their ambassadors frequently requested the government to meet with Edel, which made people very upset. In the end, considering that the British and French attitudes could not be too indifferent, Edel met them at the palace.
After meeting Eder, the impatient French Ambassador Denorge immediately said worriedly, "Your Majesty, your country's actions will break the peace of Europe."
"Why do you say that? I am also doing this for the sake of peace in Bulgaria."
Facing the French ambassador, Eder pretended to be confused, pretending to understand.
"Your Majesty, we all understand your painstaking efforts, but we don't know how much your Majesty knows about the current situation in Bulgaria?"
Faced with the King of Romania who was pretending to be confused, Ambassador Denorge had to do his best. Because the telegram sent by the government asked him to try his best to dissuade the King of Romania from going to Bulgaria, but he communicated with the British Ambassador Smith on the way here.
Opinion. Unless they use military means, it is impossible for them to persuade this monarch.
Having served as ambassador to Romania for many years, he has an in-depth understanding of the country of Romania. This Edel I has complete monopoly of power, and no one can restrict his power. The decision of this Eder I directly determines the Romanian government.
The direction of the king. How to dissuade him now? He does not have enough rights to dissuade the king.
Edel, who was unaware of Ambassador Denorge's rapid change of mind, said with interest. "I understand a little bit. I wonder if Ambassador Denorge has any advice."
"I don't want to take advice seriously. I just want to analyze the situation in Bulgaria to His Majesty."
Ambassador Denorge, who was ready to do everything he could to accept fate, continued, "If His Majesty goes to Bulgaria, the country will be in danger of civil war, which is contrary to His Majesty's original intention. Moreover, a turbulent Bulgaria will also threaten the situation in the Balkans and bring serious consequences to the situation in the Balkans."
Red elements can take advantage of this opportunity, which will further increase regional turmoil and cause great damage to Romania's interests in the region. I hope your Majesty will carefully consider going to Bulgaria. This is definitely an act that endangers regional stability.
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Regarding the French ambassador's words, Eder shook his head and said. "Your Excellency, the Ambassador, is too pessimistic. The Bulgarian people are not as miserable as you think. And I went with the attitude of bringing peace to the country, so it is impossible to let the country be peaceful."
Civil war broke out in the country."
Hearing that Edel still planned to go to Bulgaria, British Ambassador Smith couldn't help but ask. "As far as I know, many of the guards formed by Bulgarians living in your country to protect His Majesty are soldiers, and these
He has served in the army of your country. I wonder if your Majesty can tell us why."
Faced with the questioning tone of the British ambassador, Edel still did not get angry. He flatly denied it. "It is absolutely impossible. If there is one, it must be a Bulgarian veteran."
And he also asked, "I don't know where Ambassador Smith heard such remarks. I hope that the ambassador will confirm it before speaking."
The meeting ended on bad terms. Faced with Edel, who was determined to go to Bulgaria, the two ambassadors had absolutely no choice.
After returning to the embassy, they all sent text messages to their governments to inform them of the results.
Ambassador Denorge expressed his judgment at the end of the telegram. "Unless the government uses military means to send troops into Bulgaria through Greece or Yugoslavia, the monarch's determination to go to Sofia will partially change."
British Ambassador Smith came to the same conclusion.
But will Britain and France have military friction with Romania over Bulgaria? You don’t need to think about this question to know.
