Eder doesn't know what the two daring guys did, but he knows about Romania's neighbors.

Compared to the thriving Romania, Bulgaria looks so sad.

As the initiator of the Balkan War and the Allied Powers of World War I, Bulgaria has had a hard time in recent years. Especially after the end of the First World War, life in Bulgaria was even more difficult.

In particular, the "Peace of Neuilly" about the defeat in World War I made Bulgaria's situation even worse. Under the terms of the Peace of Nay, Bulgaria was to cede Northwestern Macedonia to the Kingdom of Serbia and half of Thessaloniki and Western Thrace to Greece. The loss of the Thessaloniki region, as well as the land of Western Thrace, deprived Bulgaria of access to the Aegean Sea.

This clause cost Bulgaria 21% of its territory and 24% of its population. More importantly, the Aegean coast is a rich region, and if it were ceded to Greece, it would be a heavy blow to Bulgaria's economy.

In addition to this, Bulgaria is also required to make economic compensation to both countries. Bulgaria is required to pay $150 million worth of food and supplies to the Kingdom of Serbia, and $170 million to Greece for a period of 15 years.

In addition, in order to limit Bulgaria's armament and prevent it from threatening its neighbors, the Bulgarian army was also limited to 30,000 men.

In the face of the heavy regulations imposed on him, the Bulgarian economy, which was almost unsupportable, completely collapsed. Its monetary unit, the lev's exchange rate of Alexander Zhankov, fell from 1 to 1 with Romanian leu in 1905 to 1.54 to 1 before World War I. After the end of World War I, the exchange rate between Lev and Levy fell to 15.47 to 1, and the signing of the Peace of Neuil made Lev fall to 24.15 to 1.

The savings of a large number of Bulgarians were wiped out during this period, making Bulgaria appear to be somewhat unstable. The collapse of the domestic financial system has bankrupted a large number of factories and workers have been completely unable to find work. In addition, the grain and other agricultural products needed for compensation have greatly reduced the peasants' incomes, and many peasants have become insolvent and can only wander in the countryside and cities. Unemployed workers and peasants have caused a deterioration in law and order, and the crime rate in Bulgaria has increased by 246% this year, raising concerns among the propertied classes.

The deterioration of Bulgaria's economic security has caused many people to vent their dissatisfaction. Alexander Zhankov, the prime minister, was privately accused by many people of mishandling.

In addition to accusing the government of misconduct, the Bulgarian people also found that there was something good, that is, the former Bulgarian territory occupied by Romania. Three or four hundred thousand Bulgarians still live in this 20,000 square kilometre area (some smuggled in at the outbreak of war, others forced by life).

These Bulgarians in Romania are currently enjoying the dividends of the Romanian war. Many of them were sent to new territories, and merchants made money from them. The common people, although slightly worse, still benefited from the construction of new territories.

Because it was ceded by Romania for a short time (less than ten years), and the connection with Bulgaria was not blocked. Therefore, the living conditions, law and order conditions, and economic situation in the region are constantly presented to the Bulgarian people.

Comparing the chaos in their own country and the living conditions of Bulgarians in neighboring countries has made many Bulgarians feel lost in their hearts. Originally, in their opinion, these Bulgarians who remained in Romania should have been oppressed and were always waiting for the motherland to recover them (the Bulgarian newspapers also had a share to it).

It is a pity that these Bulgarians in Romania live better than themselves and earn more than themselves. Even in politics they can gain the same power as Romania, and they are not oppressed. How could this not disappoint the rest of them.

Some people are angry about the two sides, and they want Bulgaria to regain its position in the Balkans. Others, on the other hand, yearn for it and want to be Romanian citizens.

We don't care about those Bulgarians who want to be strong, and these yearning Bulgarians have aroused the ideas of some people. (Don't think that a nation's habits will never change, there are many people who can change it with the temptation of economic interests, and it is not a joke to betray the country.) ）

In Tarnovo, the city that once fought Romania, there are people who quietly hold a party here.

In the Vokoli district of Tarnovo, the Bulgarian middle class lives predominantly.

The name Borx is relatively well-known in Tarnovo. Because he has published several articles in the local newspaper that directly criticize the shortcomings of the government, his sharp writing and slightly humorous style have made many people like to read his articles. And he also became a well-known intellectual in the region, and he was barely a cultural celebrity through it.

Today at his home, a small cultural salon is also being held to celebrate his return from a trip. The people who can attend his cultural salons are like his few cultural celebrities, and he also likes to criticize the government's misdeeds.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for participating in this cultural salon. I would like you to speak your mind and work together for a better tomorrow for Bulgaria. ”

As the host, Bolkes took the lead in raising his glass and making the opening remarks.

"No problem, who doesn't know that Borks' cultural salon is the most free."

"That's right."

Led by others, everyone else present spoke up.

After a glass of wine, someone said, "How's your trip going, Bolks?" ”

"Yes, only by looking around can we know the gap between us and others."

Porks sat down in a comfortable way and began to talk about what he had seen. "I drove all the way to Constanta, and after crossing the border, I realized the huge gap between Bulgaria and Romania. In Romania, the peasants work mostly by machinery. As far as I know, a farmer with machinery can cultivate 3-5 hectares alone, which is many times higher than in Bulgaria. ”

At this time, someone said: "It's not that Romania has cheaper food. ”

"Yes, domestic food prices in Romania are 5-10% lower than in Bulgaria."

Answering someone's question, Borks continued: "You think, Romanian food is cheaper than Bulgarian food, which can make life better for the countrymen. And the wages of their workers are much higher than on our side. ”

Seeing that his friends were attracted to his topic, Bolts was even more proud to tell what he had seen. "A skilled worker in Romania can earn 160-180 lei a month, and one person can meet the needs of the family before he earns it, which is much better than ours. And public transportation in Romania is also well developed and cheap, and every ordinary person can take it. If you look early in the morning, you can see a crowd of people waiting for these vehicles on the platform. These public transport vehicles connect every part of the city and shorten their distance. ”

As Borks spoke, the latest information about the situation in Romania kept coming to them. Especially to hear that Romania has not only newspapers, radio, but also various cultural events. And in Bolks's story, he also participated in several Romanian cultural salons, and those Romanian celebrities were very polite to him.

In short, in his words, everything in Romania is thriving, the economy is vibrant, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the soldiers defend their homeland. Newspapers are full of job postings, and from time to time you can find new highs in Romania.

It simply makes them yearn for their bodies and minds, and they can't wait to travel in person and write down these observations for the people to see.