Chapter 217: Rising National Sentiment (Part II)
The reason for both sides to do this is that Romania's power is growing too fast now, and Romania is the only country in the Balkans that has not been affected by the war (neutral Albania and Greece are completely ignored by the great powers).
Now both the Entente and the Central Powers feel that Romania is a bit too presumptuous to earn their hard-earned money in such a neutral and happy way while they are fighting to the death, so they are ready to let Romania choose sides between the two camps.
In fact, on the side of the Entente, Russia lost a large amount of territory and troops on the battlefield after several battles this year, and now Russia's positions on the Eastern Front are crumbling and urgently need time to reorganize the army and replenish it materially. And the defeat of Britain and France in the Battle of the Dardanelles made it impossible for Russia to obtain the much-needed material in a short period of time. So only 10 million people were able to share the pressure on Russia, and Romania had a very good army.
On the part of the Central Powers, because Romania exported grain and oil, it was indispensable for Germany and Austria. After two years of purchases, both Germany and Austria felt the financial pressure on the purchase of these supplies, so they took advantage of Bulgaria's entry into the camp to force Romania to make a choice. Of course, they knew that it was impossible to do Romania at the government level, so they also wanted to start with the people, and the radical YMCA was also their choice.
As for the slogan of the YMCA, it is nothing for the two camps, they can completely let Romania get the territory of the other side first, and as for the territory claimed by Romania in their own country, they need to talk about it after the war. However, at that time, according to the strength of both sides, I believe that the Romanians will dispel this idea.
So now the radical slogans of Al-Shabaab are only on the surface, in fact, Romania is facing the forced palace of the two camps, and Eder, as the controller of Romania, will usher in the most difficult moment!
Now, though, he needs to reassure al-Shabaab's top brass first. And according to the latest information from Calust, a man named Carl Moorley, who became the YMCA's propaganda minister at the beginning of the year, was the main contributor to the YMCA's growth to 150,000 members.
So Eder summoned Jan Uskov, the president of the YMCA, and Karl Moorley, a master of propaganda, in the palace. Eder intends to let the YMCA slow down the trajectory of development during this time and give Romania a little more time to prepare.
YMCA President Jan Uskov and its Propaganda Minister Carl Molley were all there. The chairman of the YMCA, Jan Uskov, was a bespectacled, somewhat fleazed look, and his eyes were a little shining, and it was clear from his eyes that he had no small ambition. For this kind of ambitious person, Eder doesn't know how many dealings he has with throughout the year. So for Jan Uskov he thinks it's easy to deal with, just give him a certain amount of power.
And the propaganda minister, Carl Mooreley, looks a bit Sven. However, when he saw Eder, his whole person had an air of fanaticism, as if he was facing God.
However, according to the information given by the chief of the guard, this Carl Moorley was a fanatical Romanian. Eder's fanaticism was only that he believed that it was best for Romania to be led by the king if it wanted to seize the above-mentioned areas.
It seems that Carl Moorley is the best target for this meeting, but in fact, Eder thinks that Karl Moorley is the most troublesome object. Because he values his ideals most in his heart, wanting him to put them on hold will give Edel a headache. Fortunately, Jan Uskov should be able to do something to help him convince the fanatical Great Romanianist.
"Good afternoon, both of you."
Looking at the two main figures of the YMCA in front of him, Eder took the lead in greeting.
"I've seen Your Majesty."
In the face of the king's greeting, the two still meticulously completed the court etiquette. This is not only their respect for the Romanian royal power, but also for Eder, who has made Romania's economy develop greatly over the years.
"This time I summoned two young talents from the YMCA." Eder, who is only 26 years old this year, has the same complexion, and continues to say to the two people in front of him who are a few years older than him. "It's because I have a small request."
"Your Majesty, please speak."
Faced with Eder's request, the two of them can only respond first.
Edel didn't care if they had any extra thoughts, and just talked to himself. "I need you YMCA not to be too radical lately. At present, public opinion in the country is too fluctuating, which is not in line with the actual situation in Romania at present. Now it is not possible to add fuel to the fire, Romania does not have such a plan at the moment. ”
Of course, Eder can't tell the two of them about his plans, and who knows if the two will say it. He couldn't even say about his henchman Prishan, but it was estimated that the chief of the general staff could guess that the king had ideas about this war, but he didn't know which camp he needed to join. Therefore, the two people in front of him, Eder can only be appeased first, and it is impossible to tell them the truth.
At the words of the king, the president of the YMCA Jan Uskov had not yet spoken, and the Minister of Propaganda, Karl Moorley, was worthy of being a fanatical Great Romanianist. He immediately told Eder about the current situation.
"Your Majesty, now we in Romania are in a very advantageous position. Whichever side you join, you'll get half of the Romanian settlements. We can't pass up this great opportunity, otherwise we will never have this great opportunity in the future. ”
Hearing Carl Mooreley's words, Edel looked at him a little helplessly, and the fanatical nationalist was about to jump out. He had no choice but to continue to persuade. "Now, do you know who of the two camps will emerge victorious?"
Karl Moorley was speechless at Eder's question, but he reacted quickly and spoke immediately. "As long as we 10 million Romanians are united, Transylvania and Bessarabia will surely return to the Romanian family. In this way we will have at least sixteen million Romanians, which will be a force that neither camp can be underestimated. ”
Hearing Carl Moore's words of spiritual invincibility, Eder suddenly hated him a little. It doesn't matter at all the strength of both sides, blindly paying attention to the strength of the spirit, the spirit can block bullets, or can solve the people's daily necessities.
Eder was not in charge of the YMCA's propaganda minister, and he found that inviting the fervent nationalist was a complete act of self-defeat. Turning to the president of the YMCA Jan Uskov. "Mr. Uskov, I think the YMCA should pay more attention to doing its work in the national parliament, and not on the streets, do you say?"
In the face of Eder's request, Jan Uskov spoke after thinking about it. "Your Majesty, you're right, the situation needs to be improved somewhat, but no one in our organization has ever been in the council, and there are many in our council who don't understand it."
Eder interrupted Jan Uskov. "I trust Your Excellency the President to be able to persuade those in your congregation."
After saying that, Eder stared at the president of the YMCA, and Jan Uskov had also been playing politics for a long time, knowing that this was the king's last warning, and out of scruples about Eder's high status in Romania, he spoke. "Of course we'll calm things down, and please give us a little time."
"Half a month should be enough, I think Your Excellency should have a greater role in the council, and the deputy speaker is a good position."
In the face of Edel's pressing step by step while not forgetting to give himself a sweet date, Jan Uskov had no choice but to speak. "Thank you for your Majesty's interest in our YMCA, and we will definitely make more domestic proposals for Romania."
As a result, the most radical YMCA in Romania was forced down by Eder with his prestige. However, he knew that this was only a superficial solution to the problem, and the root cause was not solved.