In the southern part of Hungary, the flag of the Republic of Hungary is still flown here. As a Republic of Hungary that was overthrown from its rule in Budapest, Kapošburg is one of the few territories it possesses.

As a Hungarian regime, the government of the republic, which has been in power for less than five months, is undoubtedly a failure. Looking at the Soviet government, which was gradually sweeping the country, these republicans could only look at their opponents with resentment, and they were embraced by the people everywhere. Only they know what it tastes like.

If there is no external intervention, then it is only a matter of time before they are swept into the dustbin of history. Fortunately, Hungary is surrounded by many neighboring countries, especially at this time when all countries are wary of the Communist Party.

So when the news came that the surrounding countries were planning to intervene in the Hungarian revolution, these republicans in Kabošburg were like grasping at the last straw. And when the Romanian army of 200,000 crossed the Tisza River and took Szeged and Sornok one after another, the republicans present cheered and ran to tell each other.

And in the town hall, the top officials of the republican government are currently deliberating on the impact of this on them. However, unlike the lower-level officials, who only knew about the intervention of the Entente powers, the top of the government present was less optimistic.

"The Communist Party of Béla Kuhn and others is going to ruin Hungary, look at the reaction of the surrounding countries now, these thugs are the sinners of Hungary."

A senior government official at the scene bitterly rebuked the Hungarian Communists in Budapest, and in his eyes we could see happiness and hatred, as well as a trace of reluctance.

"Alright Mines. The worst has happened for Hungary and we need to discuss how to solve it. ”

Karoli Mihai, the leader of the Independence Party in '48, who presided over the meeting, had to interrupt the Minister of Education. As the current president of the government, Caroli is too much of that. Every day you can hear words of concern about Hungary's future, as if it were not enough to show your patriotic fervor without saying something pessimistic. But when asked what they could do, they couldn't even fart.

As a Caroli who was born in an aristocratic family and served as a member of parliament and president of parliament, isn't this the kind of performance of parliament? This is too long to see in Parliament, but as a government agency it is not like Parliament.

Mines, who was interrupted by Caroli, could only sit down obediently, who let him have no solution?

At this time, Kordamik, who was the foreign minister, stood up and said: "I think the most important thing for us at the present time is to be recognized by the Entente. As long as the Entente recognized us, then returning to Budapest would not be a problem. ”

Kordamic's words were echoed by Karoli. It is true that they have held diplomatic posts for generations, and it is indeed a family history, and they hit the nail on the head to say the problems that currently plague them.

However, at this time, some people jumped out and objected: "To get the approval of the Entente, but to sign an indemnity treaty." Look at what happened to Germany, we are not as good as Germany. I know that Romania alone will cede the territory east of the Tisza River, and such a treaty will be nailed to the frame of shame. ”

This remark immediately stirred up the room.

"That's not true, is it?"

"President Caroli, is this news true?"

"Kordamik, you are in charge of diplomacy, tell me about the conditions of the Entente."

Many of the people present knew the news for the first time, and they were emotional and tried to get accurate information.

"Bump"

Caroli, who presided over the meeting, saw the lively venue like a vegetable market, and the anger in his heart could no longer be suppressed, so he slammed the table and roared: "Okay, it's quiet." ”

The crowd, startled by Caroli's astonishing behavior, fell silent and looked at the furious President.

After calming down the anger in her heart, Caroli said heavily: "I know your reluctance in your heart, and I don't feel good in my heart. But the innocent Hungarian people will not allow us to wait, and they are still suffering under the evil rule of the Communist Party. Yes, that's right, what Mars said just now is true. And we will lose not only the territories east of the Tisza River, but also the territories of Croatia and Slovenia. If they do not accept the demands of the Entente, they will continue to fight with us. You are all people who know Hungary, and if we continue to fight, we will not only lose more of our people, but we may also lose our own country. It is said that the Entente are still debating a plan for the surrounding countries to divide up the whole of Hungary if we do not agree. ”

The plan for the partition of Hungary that Caroli finally mentioned was in fact not available to the Allies, and they only had a plan to support the new government.

However, for those present, it was impossible for them to find the Entente giants who were far away in Paris to ask. So for the shocking news that Caroli broke out, the venue was quiet and could only hear the sound of breathing, and they were all stunned by the news. After a long time, someone finally asked, "Is there no other way for us to do it?" ”

As for why he didn't ask if it was true, did he rush to Paris and ask the Big Three in person. And even if you ask, you can only get a denial, who will inform the person subject to execution of the secret plan.

Faced with this sentence, Caroli could only sigh and say: "Accepting the proposal of the Entente is the best way for us at present." ”

Karoli's words filled the hearts of those present with sorrow when the descendants of the Magyars had suffered such a thing. As for the decision to resist the Entente, look at the fact that before it was the turn of the United States, Britain, France and other countries to make a move, the surrounding neighbors had already expressed their attitude with actions. Besides, in the face of the Entente countries of half the world, what kind of resistance did tiny Hungary have.

Just when everyone was grieving about this, a voice came from behind. "Maybe we have a way?"

When the crowd looked to the place where the sound had come from, it turned out to be a clerk in charge of the record.

Seeing that it was a clerk talking, Kordamik, who was the foreign minister, scolded: "What can you do, don't make trouble." ”

Kordamic's rebuke made the young clerk bow his head.

At this time, Mines, who was the Minister of Education, saved the clerk.

"Listen to it, we don't have any other way anyway, maybe we can get inspiration from it."

After saying that, Mines patted the clerk on the shoulder and asked, "What's your name?" ”

"Hermons."

"Mr. Hermons, it doesn't matter if you're wrong, speak your mind."

Encouraged by this, Mr. Hermons gathered his thoughts and said: "At the moment we are worried about the partition of the Hungarian territory and the question of future reparations. I think since we can't afford it, why not find a country to help me share it? ”

Hermons' remark drew laughter from the audience, with many people quipping: "Why should other countries help us share the burden?" ”

"You think you are God, and you will share in the burden."

Seeing the laughing council room, although Caroli also felt unreliable, in order to maintain order on the scene, he knocked on the table and interrupted: "Be quiet, listen to this Hermons." ”

With Caroli's insistence, the laughter in the conference room gradually subsided. Hermons, who was a little red-faced and red-eared by everyone, glanced at Caroli gratefully, and then he said what he thought.

"If we ask for this, surely no country will be willing to help us, what if we are the same country as them?"

None of the people present were stupid, and they immediately understood the meaning of Caroli's words. At this time, Kordamik, who was in charge of foreign affairs, asked in order to confirm: "You mean merging with other countries?" ”

"Yes."

Hermons went on to explain: "It's like the previous empire's merger. ”

Hermons made everyone's mind come alive, and this proposal was completely unreliable at first, but when you think about it, there are many benefits. First, Hungary's punishment could be commuted; Second, the Hungarians could use this time to recover the battered economy; Thirdly, Hungary, with its sufficient population, could even dominate the new country completely in the future. Fourth............

The more people thought about it, the more they felt that this plan was feasible.

However, there is a precondition for this plan, it must be a country that has the strength to accept them. And everyone looked at it, Austria would definitely not be able to do it in the surrounding countries, and no one would allow the shrinking Austro-Hungarian Empire to continue to exist.

Serbia?

It doesn't work either. It was their war with Austria-Hungary that led to the war, and if they had merged with them, they would not have been oppressed to death.

Czech Republic, Poland?

Both were only independent countries that did not have enough capacity to protect Hungary from punishment, and these two were also excluded.

In the end, there is only one option left, Romania?

It was able to inject vitality into Hungary economically, protect Hungary militarily, and the Romanian royal family was a side branch of Germany. More importantly, Romania was a member of the Entente, which would have minimized the penalties they would have suffered, which was simply the perfect choice.

When everyone discussed the candidates for the merger of the country, everyone present felt that it was a very good and reasonable proposal. At this time, some people raised their doubts: "But at present, the Romanians are driving our people east of the Tisza River, and this has a great influence in the country. It's a very difficult proposition for the public to accept. ”

And then Kordamic stood up and explained: "What's so hard to accept about this. As long as we propose a merger, the Hungarians have the right to recover their lost property in this expulsion. Then I am sure that this small request will be accepted by Romania. ”

Kordamik's words drew their heads to the crowd, and some reasonable suggestions were made for the merged region, which would certainly be accepted. Besides, does this require Romania to come up with a lot of money to pacify the new region?

Then the people present continued to deliberate with great pleasure about the new plan in accordance with the power of Hungary during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Of those present, only two were not part of the discussion. One was Hermons, who made the suggestion, and as a clerk, he wanted to join a group of high-level discussions, which was all too realistic. Although this proposal was made by him.

The other is Admiral Horti Miklosh, who currently holds the military power of the republican government. As the last Austro-Hungarian naval commander, Horti seemed to be a group of frogs at the bottom of a well, and where could he see the situation clearly. It's just that now he needs the cloak of a republican government to wrap himself.