In fact, the German side has also been concerned about this issue for a long time, but they initially hoped to quickly defeat France to end the war. However, after the Battle of the Marne, the Western Front could no longer be moved, and the German government only now paid attention to the food problem. The German ambassador in Romania, Baslober, was authorized to negotiate with the Romanian government to lift the ban on grain exports and allow the German government to procure.

"The government's request is not easy to do."

Ambassador Baslober looked at the secret telegram sent by the German government and spoke his heart to Masno, the counselor of the embassy.

Counsellor Masno has also worked in Romania for many years and is well versed in the Romanian political situation. He nodded in agreement with the ambassador's words. "It's really not easy, and I guess we need to find the new king to solve the problem."

Ambassador Baslober also deeply agrees with Counselor Masno's words. In his opinion, everything in Romania is now controlled by this King Edel behind his back, and he has already learned about this shrewd and cunning monarch in the past few years. There is basically no possibility of taking advantage of him, and if there is, then be careful, it is likely to be a trap.

Ambassador Baslober was also very impatient to say this. "Now the empire needs food, otherwise the people will not have enough to eat, and the consequences do not need to be said."

Thinking of the dissatisfaction caused by the people's lack of food, the Counselor Masno immediately stopped speaking. He knew that Germany had been in need of imports since before the war, and that the current war had conscripted millions of people into the army, so the gap was even greater, and their mission was much heavier.

Looking at the silent Counsellor, Ambassador Baslober called the attaché and said. "Prepare the vehicle, I want to meet the King of Romania."

Hearing the ambassador's words, Counselor Masno asked puzzled. "Is this too rushed?"

In response to the deputy's inquiry, Ambassador Baslober explained to him. "It's just right to go now, I'm afraid of interference when it's late."

Counselor Masno also understood the meaning of the ambassador at a glance. This is for fear that Britain and France will interfere with it and make Germany make more unjust money, and Ambassador Baslober, who has suffered a lot of losses in the previous oil purchase situation, will of course increase his memory.

Ambassador Baslober said yes. "I will go with Ambassador Belley this time, and I believe that there will be a food shortage in Vienna as well."

"Does this Austro-Hungarian ambassador agree?"

In response to the Counsellor's inquiry, Ambassador Baslober nodded in acquiescence.

That's when the attaché came in and spoke. "Your Excellency, the car is ready."

"Let's go, then."

Ambassador Baslober met Ambassador Belli at the gate of the Romanian palace, and the two said to the guards at the palace gate without bothering to talk. "Ambassador Austria-Hungary and I need to meet Your Majesty, please please pass it on."

The guards had known the two ambassadors for a long time, and he did not refuse. "Wait a minute."

Looking at the departing guards, Ambassador Baslober asked Ambassador Belley. "Do you Austria-Hungary have a big food shortage now?"

"It's not big now, and if the war continues, there will definitely be a lot of food shortages."

In response to Ambassador Belley's answer, Ambassador Baslober sighed. "At present, it seems that this war will not be fought in a short time."

"yes."

The two ambassadors stood at the door chatting. Eder, who was working in the palace, soon received the news.

"The German and Austrian ambassadors are coming to visit?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Let them in."

The two ambassadors, who had been allowed, soon met with Eder, who was already the king of Romania, in the king's office. This office is the same one that Eder had been using for the crown prince, and he is still working here after he became king.

"I've seen His Majesty the King."

Looking at the two German and Austrian ambassadors in front of him, Eder asked. "I wonder what happened to the two ambassadors this time?"

In response to Eder's inquiry, Ambassador Baslober made his intentions clear. "Your Majesty, we hope that your country will lift the ban on grain exports."

"Why?"

In response to Eder's inquiry, Ambassador Baslober gave his reasons. "Your Majesty, there is not enough grain in our country and Austria-Hungary at present, and it is not enough to buy it from other places. Therefore, for the sake of our good relations, your country has lifted the ban on grain imports and exports, so that our people can feel the goodwill of Romania. Moreover, grain is not a war material, and it will not generate profit for your country to keep it, which will also hurt the interests of the Romanian peasants, which is more than worth the loss. Therefore, we are willing to buy these grains at a high price, so that the people of your country can also feel the friendship from Germany and Austria. ”

Ambassador Baslober has said so much about the feelings of the people of the two countries, but in fact, the core is that he is willing to buy at a high price.

Eder listened to Ambassador Baslober's words and continued to ask with a playful expression. "So what are the ambassadors of the two countries willing to give on behalf of the government how much price these grains are?"

Ambassador Baslober was stunned when he heard Eder speak so well, but he quickly continued. "Now Britain buys wheat from the United States for $36 a ton, and of course we will not treat Romania badly, so at 1.1 times this price, our country will buy Romanian grain openly."

Eder calculated the price given by the German ambassador, which was 205 lei per ton of wheat. Prices of grains such as corn, barley and oats are much lower. So Eder said. "I'm giving the Romanian side a request now, if you think it's feasible, buy it at the price I said, if not, forget it."

Hearing Eder's showdown, the two ambassadors glanced at each other, and it was Ambassador Baslober who stood up and spoke. "Your Majesty, please speak."

Edel said without hesitation. "The export price of wheat is 220 lei per ton, the export price of corn is 165 lei per ton, the price of barley and oats is 195 lei a ton and 190 lei a ton, respectively. The price of potatoes and beets ......"

After hearing the Crown Prince's words, Ambassador Baslober carefully calculated in his heart that he did not exceed the price ceiling given by the government. In the telegram, the German government even authorized him to cap the price of wheat at 200 marks (250 lei) per ton, and barley and oats, etc., did not exceed the limit.

However, Ambassador Baslober, who did not give up, couldn't help but ask. "Is it really impossible for Your Majesty to be lowered?"

Edel said with a non-annoying expression. "This is the last offer from Romania, and if you ask again, I will raise the price by 10 lei for each item."

Seeing that Eder looked like he was going to raise the price, Ambassador Baslober immediately spoke. "I accept this price on behalf of the German government."

Ambassador Belley also followed suit. "On behalf of the Austro-Hungarian government, I also accept the offer from Romania."

Seeing the words of the two ambassadors, Eder's expression turned cloudy. "That's right, you can go to the Prime Minister now to discuss the purchase."

After hearing Eder's order, the two ambassadors left the palace and went to Prime Minister Brettianu to discuss the purchase.

After the two ambassadors left, Brewster, the chief of the guard, walked by. He asked, puzzled. "Your Majesty, our price has not reached the bottom line of Deao, so we sold it to them so cheaply?"

Hearing his captain's words of lack of greed, Edel spoke slowly. "That's a lot, this batch of grain is sold for 585 million lei (23 million pounds), don't be too greedy."

Although he said not to be greedy, in fact, the deeper meaning Edel did not say. Now that Romania has a trade surplus of more than 80 million pounds with Austria (food, oil, automobiles and spare parts, daily necessities, etc.), this difference has made Eder feel a little dangerous.

Romania is not the United States, and there is no sea separating them. If they make too much money now, it will be difficult for Germany and Austria to destroy themselves first to enrich their national coffers. Only when they have no spare power can they offer a higher price. ()

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