The next day, the Bulgarian delegation, led by the Minister of Industry, Karaturi, began to visit Romania's industrial achievements, while Prime Minister Geshov and Foreign Minister Dolasloch stayed at the hotel on the pretext of physical exhaustion. The Romanian side, of course, knew what they meant, and also helped the two to cover.

In a conference room at the Kingdom Hotel, Romanian Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Balsnok are waiting for two 'unwell' Bulgarian Prime Minister Gaishov and Foreign Minister Dilas Lodge.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

After Prime Minister Gaischov entered the door with Foreign Minister Dilas Lodge, he was the first to speak to Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Balsnok, who were waiting.

"It's okay, we'll only be here for a while." Prime Minister Bretianu's magnanimous statement.

In order to keep the negotiations confidential, there were only two prime ministers, two foreign ministers and two note-takers, and the talks officially began after the prime ministers of the two sides politely greeted each other.

As the initiator of this alliance, it is also a country that has a request for Romania, and of course Prime Minister Gaischov spoke first. "Prime Minister Brettianu, we are here to visit Romania for the common benefit of the Balkan countries, and now the Ottoman Empire oppresses people of all nationalities on European territory, which is intolerable to every Balkan country. We in Bulgaria are honoured to be able to take the lead in this initiative and to join other countries in opposing this brutal alien empire and to free the suffering of all peoples. Moreover, there are more than 100,000 people in Romania who have been oppressed by this evil country in Macedonia, and I believe Prime Minister Bretianu also feels the same way! ”

In the face of Prime Minister Gaisov's measures in the name of righteousness as soon as he came up, Prime Minister Bretianu is not a hot-blooded young man, and of course he will not agree so easily. "I deeply agree with Prime Minister Gaisov's words. However, Romania is too far away, and it is unknown whether the parliament will agree to it, so we still support Bulgaria's initiative in spirit, but Romania still needs to be discussed. ”

In the face of the Romanian prime minister's prevarication, Gaischov knew that it was impossible to impress the prime minister without showing some practical benefits. It was just a temptation on his part, and he would be surprised if the prime minister really agreed to him.

"Prime Minister Bretianu, we know the support of the Romanian people for the government, and this time we have come to discuss this issue, and our King Ferdinand has promised to give a rich reward so that Romania can feel our sincerity."

"Prime Minister Gaisov, please." Prime Minister Bretianu wanted to hear the Bulgarian prime minister's conditions first.

"We can transfer to your country two thousand square kilometers of territory in South Dobroga, which I have specially requested from His Royal Highness. Prime Minister Bretianu, this is the greatest manifestation of our Bulgarian sincerity. "Prime Minister Geishov decided to give Romania a little bit of goodness and try to get them to agree.

Faced with the benefits of Prime Minister Gaisov, Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosque glanced at each other, and both saw surprise in each other's eyes, according to their previous judgment. Isn't this negotiation supposed for Bulgaria to squeeze toothpaste, little by little, to tempt itself? Why doesn't Prime Minister Gaischov play his cards according to the routine.

Faced with such a situation, Prime Minister Brettianu continued to ask if he knew that he could not let the Prime Minister Gaischov see his mistake. "So what's the condition?"

Hearing Prime Minister Bretianu's inquiry, Prime Minister Geishov thought that the Romanian government was moved, so he told him what he had come up with. "After Romania joined the alliance, it declared war on the Ottomans and sent 20,000 troops to fight with us Bulgaria, aiding us with 8,000 rifles and 36 75 mountain guns."

By the time Prime Minister Geisov stated Bulgaria's conditions, Prime Minister Bretia had recovered, and when he heard Bulgaria's demands, he immediately retorted. "Angry with me, Prime Minister Gaisov, your government and royal family will not agree to this condition. You're asking too much, and you're not getting paid enough. “

After hearing Prime Minister Bretia's angry speech, Prime Minister Gaischov secretly screamed in his heart that he had misjudged the situation. It seemed that Romania was not impressed by his request just now, and he hurriedly asked. "And what about Prime Minister Brettianu's terms?"

Prime Minister Bretianu had a map come out, point to the areas with red lines on it, and explain the conditions that had been negotiated to Prime Minister Geishov. "According to our request, Romania joins the alliance and declares war on the Ottoman Empire, but we will only provide you with 5,000 rifles and 18 75 mountain guns, but we will not only need 2,000 square kilometers of South Dobroga, but also 4,000 square kilometers of the Dogoriel region from your country in return."

Prime Minister Gaisov saw the red line of the map that Prime Minister Brettianu was pointing to. The red line runs along the small town of Tutracan through Dulovo and Karavelit to Balchik by the sea, just enough to include the Bulgarian city of Dobrich. Moreover, the border between the two countries is thus divided, only 25 kilometers from Varna, the largest port city in Bulgaria, so that Romania is in a position to directly threaten it. And in this way, nearly 40% of Bulgaria's few small coastal plains were cut.

Of course, Prime Minister Gaishov could not accept this, and he also estimated that it was the lion of Romania who opened his mouth. Indeed, at the time of the discussion, this plan was also discussed by Prime Minister Bretianu with Foreign Minister Barnosque and Crown Prince Eder as something that could be abandoned, and now it is only to test Bulgaria's reaction.

"Prime Minister Bretianu, your plan will not help the negotiations, and no one will sign this condition again, I hope you can come up with a reasonable result, and not be too greedy to make things worse."

After hearing Prime Minister Gaisov's speech, Prime Minister Bretianu certainly knew that such a division of Bulgaria could not be accepted. However, from the mouth of the Bulgarian prime minister, he basically concluded that if the conditions just now reduced the size of the territory, then it was still very likely that the Bulgarian prime minister would agree. But now it's time to de-escalate and allow both sides to digest the information and prepare for the next negotiations.

"Prime Minister Gaisov, now given that our differences are a bit big, I suggest to take a break and tomorrow we will continue to talk."

"Very good proposal, then let's go and rest first." Prime Minister Geysov got up and spoke approvingly to Prime Minister Brettianu, after which he walked out of the conference room with Foreign Minister Dolasloch.

After seeing the two Bulgarian guests leave, Basnok said to the prime minister without saying a word today. "It seems that the Bulgarians are a little anxious."

Prime Minister Brettianu also stood up and pressed his hand on his slightly sore waist. "It is estimated that it has something to do with the current situation, you must know that in the Ottoman European territory the Bulgarian personnel are the largest."

While the Prime Minister of Romania and the Foreign Minister were talking about them, Prime Minister Geisov also took Foreign Minister Dilas Loz back to his room to discuss solutions.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, you should first send a telegram to His Majesty to report on the conditions in Romania." Prime Minister Gaisov told Dilas Lodge.

"Yes, Your Excellency, Prime Minister."

The Foreign Minister of Tlázloz, however, did not leave.

Seeing that there was no moving Dilas Lodge, Prime Minister Gaishov asked. "Is there anything else?"

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, I would like to ask if you really want to agree to Romania's conditions?"

Seeing the foreign minister's expression of concern for Bulgaria, Prime Minister Gaishov knew that the foreign minister was a little out of shape, but he would not mind. "I can't sign this Romanian condition, I believe they know it. However, it is estimated that we will be pressed to the bottom line. He spoke his own judgment.

Hearing that things were not as bad as he had imagined, the foreign minister of Dilas Lodge prepared to go to the Bulgarian embassy not far away and send a telegram to Ferdinand I, who was waiting for news at home.

After seeing the foreign minister leave, the Bulgarian prime minister sat on the sofa with a tired face, today's negotiations consumed too much of his energy, and he needed to take a break and organize his thoughts to prepare for tomorrow's negotiations.