At the Bucharest railway station, a train from Serbia slowly stopped at the side of the platform, and for a while it was crowded, and the pedestrians on the train stepped off the train one after another, rushing to their respective destinations.

There were also a few passengers in a private room who did not get off. One of the young passengers leaned softly closer to the window and whispered to an elderly passenger who was still looking at the scenery. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, we have arrived."

The one who was shocked was Serbian Prime Minister Plotic, who stood up and looked at the staff he had brought with him. "Then let's go down."

They boarded the bus in Belgrade and entered Romania via Trguříu and Petroshani. In Romania, Protic watched with envy the busy scene of Romania. Now is the time for the wheat to be pumped, there are a large number of farmers in the field applying fertilizer and irrigation, and in the field he can see a lot of machinery and equipment being used.

And he found that there were a lot of freight trains on the railway, and he calculated that in an hour there were five wagons passing by, three of which were going abroad and two of which were going to Romania, which showed the prosperity of the Romanian economy. And when driving into Bucharest, it is obvious that there are more factories than Belgrade, and I heard that in Constanta, the largest industrial city in Romania, it is even more prosperous. Prime Minister Plotici worries that Romania is asking too high.

As they stepped off the train, several staff members on the platform, who were clearly waiting for someone, walked over after seeing their faces. One of the leaders walked briskly up to Prime Minister Plotich and told those who were following him to stop him. The other party saw the actions of the prime minister's side, stretched out his hands to show no malice, and Prime Minister Protic stopped the actions of his subordinates and asked the leader to come over.

The leader walked up to Prime Minister Plotic and whispered. "Prime Minister Protić, I am Romanian Foreign Minister Barnosk, and I welcome you to Romania, we have not arranged a welcoming ceremony due to confidentiality, I hope you can understand."

After hearing the introduction of the Romanian foreign minister, Prime Minister Plotic also said politely. "Thank you to the Foreign Minister for coming to greet me personally, now that the situation between my country and Bulgaria is quite tense, I hope that negotiations can start as soon as possible."

"Okay Prime Minister, this is also what we expect in Romania, so can you take a rest today and start tomorrow?" Foreign Minister Barnosque was also very understanding of Prime Minister Protic, and by the way, he told him the right time for the negotiations.

After hearing Foreign Minister Barnosk's words, Prime Minister Protic also politely said, "This is the best, and I hope that our two countries can reach a consensus in the subsequent negotiations." ”

Later, Foreign Minister Barnosk took the Serbian delegation to the Kingdom Hotel where Romania received them, and arranged for Prime Minister Protic and his entourage to live in a separate three-story building.

Looking at the departing Romanian Foreign Minister in his room, Prime Minister Protic turned to his staff and said. "You all go out and rest, and you have to prepare for tomorrow's negotiations."

"Then we're out, Prime Minister, and you should rest early." A staff member who is clearly the lead speaks to the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Plotic waved his hand. "Go ahead."

After the group left, Prime Minister Protic also lay down to rest. A few days on the train also exhausted him.

The next day, Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnoske waited for Serbian Prime Minister Plotic in the hotel's former conference room for negotiations with Bulgaria. While they waited, they had nothing to do and started chatting.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, you said that if Protic knew about the terms of accession that Prime Minister Gaisov of Bulgaria was also negotiating with us in this conference room, I wonder what he would think."

"Foreign Minister Barnosk, you're so bored, if he really knew, he would probably ask for a different room." Regarding Foreign Minister Barnosk's boring topic, Prime Minister Bretianu first criticized it, and then stated his conclusions.

Faced with the Prime Minister's conclusion, Foreign Minister Barnosque really thought about it before answering. "It's quite possible."

The two of them can still joke when they are about to negotiate, and it seems that there is no demand. In fact, Romania's conditions for joining the EU this time are very simple, that is, Serbia needs its support to carve out the four cities of Dobrich, Russe, Suman, and Varna in Bulgaria, about 22,000 square kilometers of territory, to Romania. However, there is another condition, that is, the endorsement of the Russian government is required.

While the two were chatting, a staff member came in and announced the end of the chatting time.

"Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Serbian Prime Minister has arrived."

The two of them tidied up their clothes and said to the staff member. "Please."

By the time Serbian Prime Minister Plotic was welcomed in, Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosque were already smiling professionally.

After seeing Protic enter the door with an attendant, Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosque walked quickly to him, and Prime Minister Bretianu held his hand and said with a happy face. "Welcome to Romania."

Protic is also a veteran of the political arena, no worse than Brettianu, and he also said with a smile on his face as if he had been friends for many years. "Thanks to my friends in Romania, I feel like I'm at home."

After greeting each other, the negotiations officially began.

"Your Excellency Protic, you know that we in Romania have always been a peace-loving country, and we rarely express our opinions on external matters that do not affect our country. As good neighbors between the two countries, we are also very concerned about the current disputes, and this time the disputes between Serbia and Bulgaria can be resolved through negotiations, and I think His Excellency Plotich also said that. ”

As soon as Foreign Minister Barnosque came up, he talked a lot about peace talks, and those who didn't know thought that he wanted to win the peace prize.

However, Protic knew that this was just to talk about benefits, to show that I did not join for the sake of profit, but for the sake of maintaining peace in the region.

Prime Minister Protic took the words of Foreign Minister Barnosque and said. "Actually, we in Serbia are also a peace-loving country, but Bulgaria has prejudices against us. We also hope that the current dispute can be resolved through peaceful negotiations, but Bulgaria still maintains an army of more than 300,000 and refuses to disband, you must know that they had less than 100,000 in size, this is a dangerous move, it seems that Bulgaria does not intend to negotiate the issue peacefully, it seems that he has his own ideas, this is a move that is not friendly to all the Balkan countries. I wonder what the Romanian side thinks of their dangerous approach? ”

Prime Minister Protic came out and described Bulgaria as a source of danger, as if a catastrophe was about to happen if countries did not stop it. The potential meaning is that you Romania have to make an offer to join the alliance like this.

At this time, Prime Minister Bretianu took over and spoke. "Actually, we have noticed that Bulgaria is not friendly to its neighbors, and we have also thought of stopping them. If Bulgaria were to be put to a halt, its dangerous measures would create a large number of refugees. In the spirit of humanitarianism, it would be best if we could help refugees from the small town of Svisztof on the Danube along the small town of Preslav to the region on the Black Sea. ”

Prime Minister Bretianu was afraid that Protic would not understand, so he took out a piece of the area and handed it to him. Prime Minister Protic took the map and saw that the good guys had assigned the four cities of Dobrich, Ruse, Suman, and Varna in Bulgaria to Romania. He estimated at least 20,000 square kilometers of territory, and it seems that Romania has a lot of appetite.

At this time, he heard Prime Minister Brettianu speak again. "Your Excellency Protic, we hope that the humanitarian operation in Romania will be supported by Russia."

After hearing the words of the Romanian Prime Minister, Prime Minister Protic said subconsciously. "I can't help with this problem, we can't help him with Russia's decision."

Hearing Prime Minister Plotic's words, Brettianu continued. "It's true that you can't help the Russians make decisions, but you can influence what they do."

Protic came back to his senses and asked a little reluctantly. "I think this condition should be negotiated."

Bretianu retorted loudly. "Your Excellency Protic, this is the last condition of our Romania."

After hearing the words of the Romanian Prime Minister, Prime Minister Plotic now has to look at the status of Serbia in Russia's heart to win over Romania to join the alliance this time.

Now the negotiations are stuck here, Plotich told the two Romanian delegates. "I propose to stop for three days, give Serbia a little time, and then we can continue the talks."

Prime Minister Brettianu replied. "That's fine."

"Then we'll see you next time."

"See you next time."

Prime Minister Bretianu and Foreign Minister Barnosque watched Serbian Prime Minister Plotic leave.

After seeing the people walking away, Foreign Minister Barnosk asked. "Do you think this negotiation will be successful?"

Prime Minister Brevianu pondered for a while and then replied. "I don't know about this, it depends on how important Serbia is in the hearts of the Russians."

Prime Minister Protic, who had left the conference room, whispered to the entourage beside him. "Let's go to the Russian embassy."

The attendant replied in understanding. "Yes, Your Excellency Prime Minister."

Prime Minister Protic came out completely clear that Romania wanted Bulgarian territory and what he had to do with the Serbian prime minister. Not to mention that now the two countries are still accusing each other of tension over the Bitola and Ohrid regions of Macedonia. If you don't fall into the ground, Serbia is for the sake of the same Slavs. I was completely stunned by Romania's appetite just now, knowing that the inalienable Macedonia fought for by Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece is less than 30,000 square kilometers of territory. This time, Romania is asking for almost half of Macedonia, and it is also a small grain-producing area in Bulgaria. After the declaration of war, he could have tried to convey Romania's intentions to Bulgaria, and then it would be up to Romania and Bulgaria to fight to the death, while Serbia and Greece could reap the benefits.

Prime Minister Protic, who understood this, had fully accepted Romania's demands in his heart, and now he needed to persuade the Russian side to accept Romania's terms, for which he had already planned.

The Russian ambassador to Romania, Feralovsky, had a good life in the past two years. As Romania has gradually become more neutral in the past two years, he has also received a domestic commendation for his diplomatic efforts, which has made the fortunate ambassador's life in Romania quite nourishing. Now he's sitting in his office sipping coffee.

"Da, da, da"

A knock on the door disturbed his interest, and Felalovski put down his coffee and said to the door. "Come in."

A diplomat whispered in his ear as he pushed the door in.

"Is this true?" Ambassador Ferarowski asked the diplomat next to him in surprise.

The diplomat said. "Yes, I won't admit my mistake, it's true that he wants to consult with you about something."

"Invite them in."

Ambassador Ferarowski still has a lot of confidence in the fundamentals of his diplomats, and it is essential for every diplomat to know the kings and heads of government of various countries.

Led by the diplomat, two men wearing hats covering their faces entered, and when they entered, they took off the hats covering their heads, and it was Serbian Prime Minister Plotich and his entourage, who had just concluded the negotiations.

Ambassador Ferlarowski, who saw the faces of the two clearly, stepped forward and said enthusiastically to Prime Minister Protic. "Prime Minister Protić, it's a pleasure to meet you, we didn't know you came to Romania."

"I only arrived yesterday."

Prime Minister Protic knew what the ambassador was thinking, but was not interested in elaborating.

"So is there any need for Prime Minister Protic to come to our embassy this time?"

Seeing that the Serbian prime minister showed little interest, Ambassador Fellarowski was curious about his intentions.

Prime Minister Plotic said it bluntly. "I need the ambassador to send back a message to St. Petersburg."

Seeing the tone of the prime minister, what should be the most important matter, Ambassador Ferarowski asked cautiously. "What news needs to be sent back to St. Petersburg?"

Protic knew that in order for the Russian ambassador to pass on the message, he had to let him know. He did not hide that he had come to negotiate and told Ambassador Ferarowski about Romania's request.

Ambassador Ferralowski was also stunned by Romania's appetite, but he knew that the matter had to be reported back to the country immediately, so he spoke to Prime Minister Plotic. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, please wait a moment, and I will ask the confidential secretary to send a telegram to St. Petersburg."

After saying that, the ambassador hurried out of the house, leaving Prime Minister Plotich to wait here.

About an hour later, Ambassador Ferarowski returned to his office and spoke to Prime Minister Protic. "I have already sent a telegram to St. Petersburg, now we just have to wait."

After hearing the words of the Russian ambassador, Prime Minister Plotich stood up and said. "Thank you, Mr. Ambassador, for your help, I have been staying in the Kingdom Hotel in Building 3 for three days, please let me know if you have any news."

"Rest assured, Your Excellency Prime Minister, I will let you know as soon as I receive the telegram."

After receiving Ambassador Ferrarowski's reply, Prime Minister Protic left the ambassador's office. Now both need to wait for news from St. Petersburg.

In fact, the Russian government attached great importance to this telegram from the embassy in Romania. In the evening it was sent to Tsar Nicholas II, who in the evening convened several ministers in the palace.

The contents of the telegram were written in several copies and sent to the various ministers, who were surprised by the Romanian demand for an alliance, and thought that the person who made such a request could not be crazy about the territory to have such an inconceivable condition.

Seeing that the ministers had finished reading the telegram, Tsar Nicholas II spoke. "I don't know what you think of Serbian Prime Minister Plotic's request?"

In response to the Tsar's question, Foreign Minister Sasonov was the first to speak. "Actually, Romania's demands are well understood, and Romanians need us to endorse their conditions. In fact, they saw our support for Serbia and made a decision, which was due to Bulgaria's request for German and Austrian support. Now it's up to us to choose between our short-term and long-term goals. The immediate goal was the Reich's actions against Germany and Austria, which required significant support for Serbia. The long-term goal was Constantinople, which was to be used in Bulgaria. Now we are talking about the same thing as half a month ago, except that this decision has pushed Bulgaria into the arms of Germany and Austria, but in the near future there are two major benefits, one is that it shows the strength of our country's support for Serbia, and I believe that this country will always follow in the footsteps of the empire. Second, it can completely pull Romania towards neutrality and relieve the pressure on our western front. ”

The Foreign Minister made Sasonov's clear account of the good and bad of both sides, and Nicholas II secretly hurt himself, saying that he was not willing to make a choice between Bulgaria and Serbia, but the reality was that he had to.

Seeing that Nicholas II could not make up his mind about this, the military spoke on behalf of his uncle, Duke Nicholas the Younger, with a message. "Your Majesty, our military has received information. Romania exported a consignment of arms to Bulgaria only a few days ago. I suspect that this condition is a temptation by Romania to us. ”

Hearing his uncle's words intrigued Nicholas II at once. "Uncle, please keep talking."

After receiving the Tsar's approval, the younger Duke Nicholas continued. "If we reject Romania's request, I doubt that Romania will join Bulgaria in declaring war on Serbia and Greece. Otherwise, the three countries declared war on Bulgaria together. ”

Nicholas II asked, hearing his uncle's analysis. "So did the two countries fight the two countries of Paul?"

"It's impossible." Duke Nicholas Jr. replied first and then continued. "Demographically and economically, one Romania can defeat the Serbian-Greek army. Plus Bulgaria, unless Napoleon is reincarnated. ”

After hearing his uncle's explanation, Nicholas II said. "It seems that Romania is trying to blackmail us."

Seeing that several ministers did not answer, he continued to ask. "If Romania declares war on Serbia, can we also declare war on it?"

When several ministers heard this, Prime Minister Kokovtsov as the capital hurriedly spoke. "Your Majesty, no."

Seeing that even his uncle, Duke Nicholas the Younger, persuaded him, he asked very strangely. "Why not."

Prime Minister Kokovtsov said. "Your Majesty, this would provoke a great war in Europe, and it was not worth it at all. The best thing we could do was to accede to Romania's request. ”

Seeing that the important ministers were opposed to this proposal, Nicholas II had no choice but to speak. "Then do as you say."

In the afternoon of the next day, the Russian ambassador to Romania, Feralovsky, received a telegram from St. Petersburg in which he fully agreed to Protic's request.

In the secret battle between Romania and Russia, Eder won a narrow victory with the memory of his previous life.

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