The lively entrance ceremony threw the local Bulgarians into a revelry, and at the same time made the Greeks who usually oppressed them afraid of reprisals and rolled back to Greece.

Of course, this is also happening everywhere in the former Bulgarian territory, and with the occupation of the Romanian army (or Bulgarian army), the Greek government agencies in the region are ready to evacuate. As soon as Romania took over, they fled back to Greece like a fire on their butts.

However, the carnival will eventually come to an end, and then the local Bulgarian people will return to normal life. In the harbor area came a large group of black and oppressive naval officers, who watched the entire harbor and discussed the best plan.

For the Navy, the greatest gain in the territory received this time was the excellent port of Thessaloniki. Although the port is only 13 meters deep, it is completely sufficient for the current navy (the deepest draft is 10.21 meters for the Vlad-class ship No. 4). Moreover, as the only good port of Romania in the Mediterranean, the navy rushed to pass by shortly after taking over the city.

"Here we plan to build a main battery with a 380-millimeter gun that can rotate 360 degrees, and a range of up to 42 kilometers is enough to block the entire area and protect the port."

At Cape Calamaria, the commander of the fleet, Admiral Nestaku, while inspecting the place himself, listened to Colonel Doport, the chief naval port designer.

"Not bad."

Glancing at the drawings, Admiral Nestaku already knew that Cape Calamalia and the opposite Vardar River were only 37 kilometers from the mouth of Prady, and that the construction of batteries here was enough to block any enemy attempts to break through.

Colonel Dopot continued to point to the large hills behind him. "We intend to build several forts on this side to prevent the enemy from attacking behind to capture the forts."

The construction of fortifications behind the forts is a basic operation and is found in every naval base in the world. Because the vast majority of naval bases were taken from land offensives. Attacks from the sea are rare, so all countries attach great importance to the defense of land.

"According to the design, we will set up 26 anti-aircraft positions around the port, equipped with 389 large, medium and small anti-aircraft guns of various types, and 495 anti-aircraft machine guns."

This is much more than the air defense of naval bases in other countries, which shows the importance that Romania attaches to strikes from the air. Because Haiju has done many exercises before. Attacks from the air are more difficult to defend against than from the sea, as they are completely geographically unrestricted and can come from all directions.

And because the new naval base in Thessaloniki is so important (facing the threat of other countries in the Mediterranean), it is also valued on a level with the most important naval port of Varna.

This is also the reason why Admiral Nestaku, as the commander of the fleet, needs to come and ask in person. Moreover, the military port will become the most important base of Romania in the Mediterranean.

Of course, the air defense of the port cannot rely entirely on these ground-based air defense facilities, and a newly formed naval roadbed flight wing (184 aircraft) is responsible for protecting the port and its surroundings.

Admiral Nestaku, who completed his inspection at Cape Calamaria, continued to inspect a number of facilities planned for the future as naval warehouses, oil storage, headquarters, and airfields. These are the land that the newly established city government approved for the Navy for the first time.

As for why the city government paid more attention to the construction of the naval base, in addition to the order from Bucharest, the construction of the base required a large number of laborers, which could contribute to the city government's economy. And when the base is completed, there will be more than 10,000 permanent naval personnel, who will also need to spend money in Thessaloniki, which is not a small amount of money for the city government.

The inspection of Nestacu was generally satisfied, but what should be said was still to be said, so finally said to the officer in charge of the construction who accompanied him. "This time is very tight, less than a year to build, you need to put a lot of effort into it."

"Rest assured, we have negotiated with the city government, and they will recruit 20,000 laborers for us to be responsible for the construction of various facilities, and of course it is up to us to be the main director."

For such a big project, the time required is so tight, and Nestaku also knows that there is basically no need to count on the secrecy work, but he still said something. "I don't ask for anything about the secrecy of this construction work, but I must be prepared for someone to destroy it."

"Rest assured, Commander. The intelligence and gendarmerie departments are very serious about this, and in addition, our navy's internal self-inspection has been carried out, and we will not let the information of the base be known to others. ”

"Then you have a heart."

Nestarku thought for a moment and continued. "By the way, tomorrow I want to organize a dinner party. Let's invite government officials and local celebrities, as well as army generals, so as not to say that we are too picky. ”

"Yes, Commander."

In the face of Nestacu's request to organize a dinner, the other admirals could not agree, and of course they agreed. In addition, the military and the government also need to work closely together, and the same is true for the army. Although the Romanian Navy did not have a good opinion of the Army, it did not have the kind of situation of not being in contact with each other.

In addition to the names of the government and celebrities, on the name of the army, the commander of the 39th Division was written in the column of Major General Mizk. And taking a look at Nestaku, who had no opinion on this, returned the list to the officer. "Just follow this list of invitations."

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Mizik stretched, then called out to his orderly.

"Phil, are there still so many people coming to the barracks today to ask for enlistment?"

"Yes, Your Excellency, Commander."

Hearing the orderly's answer, Mizik, who raised his head, smiled. They had no right to recruit locals into the army, but to wait for news from Bucharest. However, based on his many years of experience, it is estimated that in a week at most, the order to allow locals to join the army will arrive. But that's not his business, the three-month training period for recruits is unstoppable. He then handed over a document that he had signed.

"Give this order to Captain Rox."

"Yes, Your Excellency."

After the orderlies left, Mizik picked up the phone. "Pick me up Division Commander Venekov."

"Division Commander Vinikov, I'm Mizik, and I came to you this time mainly to discuss things about the exercises between our two divisions."

"I think the same way, our two divisions are just formed divisions, and the exercises conducted by our two divisions can better stimulate the competitive psychology of the soldiers, which is beneficial to both divisions."

"Yes, I will cooperate with you, it's all a minor problem. By the way, there is also the fact that Vice Admiral Midrafael of the Navy invited us to a banquet. ”

"No problem, let's go together then."

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