In Paris, a fierce quarrel is going on in the French cabinet. Time passed, but the Moroccan crisis escalated, and the German and French governments did not give in to each other, and gradually turned into a confrontation between the two alliances.

Well, the government in France has not been stable since the Revolution, from 1906 to the present this is the sixth government, and according to this law, the government of Joseph Cailliaud is also about to fall, although he was only elected at the end of June this year!

Although Joseph Cayo was born in the Radical Socialist Party, it does not mean that his political views were also radical. On the contrary, he was very conservative in this regard, believing that if war broke out between France and Germany now, it would be disastrous for France!

In order to resolve the Moroccan crisis, Joseph-Cailliaud advocated secret negotiations with the Germans, making concessions in other areas in exchange for German understanding.

Obviously, there is hardly a time of unanimity in the French government, when there is support and there is opposition, and quarrels have always been the main theme of the country.

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Oh, while the French government was still quarrelling, the Germans had already acted, and Wilhelm II decided to force the French into submission with the threat of force.

On October 26, 1911, the German government issued a warning to the French about war, and the two major alliances moved into action.

On October 27, the French government also announced a-for-tat military expansion of 500,000 troops to deal with the military threat from the Germans.

Affected by this, Ferdinand also announced the expansion of the army by 300,000, which was the same as that announced by Austria-Hungary, which could be regarded as supporting the actions of the French with practical actions.

However, surprisingly, the Russians were instigated in this incident, and the tsarist government advocated that the German and French governments settle the dispute through negotiations.

This hurts the French very much, and the most important ally at the critical moment actually doesn't plan to play!

Fortunately, the British statement saved the French, and the London government stood on the side of the French this time, with the intention of not hesitating to fight the Germans.

Ferdinand knew that this war could not be fought, that neither side was ready for war, and that it was time for the next round of fighting.

The Russians' diplomatic stance has left the French at a loss, and without this European steamroller to join, the French do not think that they can go head-to-head with the Germans!

In the eyes of the French, the British navy was powerful, but it was a pity that the warships could not go ashore; Another ally, Bulgaria, was able to contain Austria-Hungary at a super level. Once war broke out, they could face both Italian and German attacks at the same time.

The French have no bottom, so why not the Germans? The sudden intervention of the British surprised Wilhelm II, and Germany was never ready for war with the British.

At least now the German government cannot afford the consequences of a war with the British! They can speak with the Army against the French, but they really can't do anything about John Bull.

Once war broke out, Germany would lose all its overseas colonies, and even the transportation of supplies by sea would be cut off, and the unprepared Germans would now have only a few months of war potential.

During this period, once an accident occurred and the French were not defeated at the first time, then the Germans were in big trouble!

Both sides didn't want to fight, and Ferdinand was deeply relieved. It is clear that the sooner this war breaks out, the shorter it will last!

Judging from the comparison of the strength of the two sides, the economic strength of the two alliances is getting closer over time. The main reason is that Germany's economy is still growing at a high speed, and Britain, France, and Russia are almost standing still, and Bulgaria alone is not capable of pulling back the change in strength of both sides!

What worries Ferdinand the most was the attitude of the Russians, who, thanks to his butterfly effect, are now much less at odds with the Allies than they were in history.

To put it simply, the Russians have no incentive to start a war! The contradictions between Russia and Austria have been weakened, and the contradictions between Russia and Turkey are not enough to make the Russians desperate to start a war!

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"Your Majesty, don't worry, the Russians will not withdraw from the Entente under any circumstances!" Metyev said confidently

"Why? For the Russians, the contradictions between them and the Allies are not enough to make them risky! If the Allies are willing to pay a price, it would be possible to make them neutral? Ferdinand asked, puzzled

"Your Majesty, the Germans are too strong!" Metyev replied without the slightest hesitation

This reason is very powerful, and Ferdinand reacted to it, this is that the two sides are in different positions, and they look at things differently!

For Bulgaria, if the Germans were willing to abandon the Kingdom of Montenegro, Romania and the Ottoman Empire, then the two sides could really compromise.

Anyway, as long as Romania and Asia Minor could be annexed, it would be enough to satisfy Ferdinand's appetite, and it didn't matter who ruled the continent!

But it's different for the Russians, who on this point are on the same page as the British, and they can't let the European continent unify!

Unless it's them who unify themselves!

It is true that the two sides do not have a big enough conflict of interests, but strategically Germany and Russia are already mortal enemies, and as long as Britain and France promise heavy benefits, they are not afraid that the Russians will not take the bait.

Ferdinand thought for a moment and said, "You are right, presumably Britain and France are going to re-quote the Russians again." In principle, as long as the Balkans and Asia Minor are not involved, we can support all the demands of the Russians! ”

Foreign Minister Metyev was slightly stunned, and then persuaded: "Your Majesty, the strength of the Russians is already very strong, if they continue to grow bigger, it will be very unfavorable to our future development!" ”

After a moment of silence, Ferdinand opened a map of Eurasia and said lightly, "Not bad! But if you think about it, what will the Russians ask for this time? ”

"Poland, Central Asia, the Far East are possible, and even these!" Without the slightest hesitation, Metyev blurted out

Ferdinand nodded and said, "That's right, we can all think of this, and even the Russians will have a greater appetite, such as the Czech, Slovakia, Hungary, or East Prussia, these may be the targets of the Russians!"

Of course, this possibility is very small, but it is still necessary to communicate with the St. Petersburg government in advance, and divide their respective interests first, so as not to have a conflict between the two sides in the distribution of interests! ”

"Your Majesty, can Britain and France agree to these conditions? Do you know that once the Russians' sphere of influence enters Central Europe, it will be difficult for the Russians to balance after the war? Mejev said incredulously

Ferdinand smiled slightly and said, "I don't know if the English will agree, but the French will definitely agree!"

Now the French had no choice, and without the support of the Russians, they could not be the opponent of the Germans in any case!

And the situation is also in our favor, the greater the appetite of the Russians, the more the British and French need us!

Compared to the behemoth of the Russians, even if we unify the Balkans and annex the peninsula of Asia Minor, it is nothing! Maybe they would also think that a strong Bulgaria would be a good counterweight to the Russians? ”

Ferdinand had already been enlightened that in order for Britain and France to recognize Bulgarian expansion, they needed an ambitious Russian Empire that made them feel a real threat!

The current tsarist government is undoubtedly qualified, and it is impossible to tie the Russians to the chariot without sufficient benefits! Now Ferdinand's purpose is very clear, that is, to encourage the two sides to negotiate and finalize the distribution of benefits after the war in advance!

In front of the great appetite of the Russians, Bulgaria's appetite is nothing, and even in order to restrain the Russians, Britain and France have to help Bulgaria compete for strength!

Oh, Britain and France have been doing this for a long time, otherwise the development of Bulgaria would not have been so smooth!