For problems that cannot be solved at the negotiating table, solve them under the negotiating table. In fact, as long as the allies alleviate, Ferdinand's purpose can be achieved. As for the anti-protection alliance's own opinion is not important!
In order to achieve the real strategic purpose, Ferdinand threw out this series of smoke bombs, just to confuse the six major powers and gather their eyes on the negotiations to cover the actions of the Bulgarian army on the Greek peninsula!
Before the talks began, Bulgaria's army had already occupied more than half of Greece. After the talks began, Ferdinand cut off the ties between the delegations of various countries and the Greek mainland and used them for three days.
Covered the movement of the Third Front Army that had just been drawn from Izmir, that is: landing on the Peloponnesian Peninsula, and occupying Piraeus, turning Athens into a lonely city! (Other areas have been occupied before, including Evia Island)
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Alas, the Greek delegation that got the news is protesting to Megeve angrily at the moment. Unfortunately, Megeve is also an old fritter.
In the face of Haha 's Bulgarian Foreign Minister Matev, the head of the Greek delegation, Prime Minister George Theotokis, was powerless and could only appeal at a negotiation meeting in an attempt to gain support from the powers.
"Gentlemen, in the days I negotiated, the Bulgarian army raided Greece, landed on the Peloponnesian peninsula, and occupied Piraeus!
Bulgarians this is a blasphemy of peace. It does not look at the negotiating conference and goes against international conventions. We hope that all countries will be fair and stop this ... "
代表 Russian representative Paul Ivanov interrupted Prime Minister George's long story and said, "We deeply regret what happened on the Greek peninsula, but now that things have happened, let's continue today's negotiations!"
His proposal was supported by Britain and France, and even obtained the default of Italy, Montenegro, Romania, and the Ottoman Empire. Only the Germans and Austro-Hungarians raised objections!
This result greatly chilled Prime Minister George Theotakis. The support of the Allies was normal for Bulgaria, but the silence of the other three countries of the Anti-Confederation Alliance and the Italians undoubtedly told him that countries were prepared to sell Greece's interests in order to Satisfy Bulgaria's interests and reduce other conditions!
In fact, it is the same. In the following negotiations, Bulgaria's attitude towards the other three countries has softened. It seems to tell you that the main purpose of Bulgaria this time is the Greek peninsula!
After the meeting was adjourned, Prime Minister George Theotakis protested against three allies of the Kingdom of Montenegro, Romania, and the Ottoman Empire, and expressed strong dissatisfaction with their betrayal!
Alas, as for the four countries of Britain, France, Russia, and Italy, all of them are great powers, and the Greeks can't afford to mess with it. They can only pretend that nothing happened.
At the same time, the three countries of the Confederate also held a secret meeting. The representatives of Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Italians' silence. It was said that the three countries had the same position in this negotiation, but today the Italians suddenly Changed!
"Mr. Antonio, what does your country's performance today mean? We need a reasonable explanation!" German Foreign Minister Piloff said dissatisfied
Although the representative of the Austro-Hungarian Empire did not speak, his expression had betrayed his attitude, and it also required a reasonable explanation from the Italians.
The Italian diplomatic representative, Antonio Sarandra, said without hesitation: "Mr. Pilov, our attitude in Italy has not changed from beginning to end, and we will be consistent with your country's position in this negotiation. This is beyond doubt!
As for today's events, it is entirely for the common interest of everyone that we made a temporary decision.
Now that the Bulgarians have occupied the Greek peninsula, and they also have the support of the Allies, wanting them to withdraw, it may not be possible based on our diplomatic pressure alone.
Everyone knows that our three countries cannot provoke a full-scale war for the Greeks!
Now that it has been established, if Bulgarians can make concessions on the other three countries, it is not unacceptable to give up Greece! "
Pilov's attitude towards the Italians was helpless. Although giving up the Greeks was emotionally unacceptable, he had to admit that Antonio was right.
Bulgarians have occupied the Greek peninsula, even if the three-nation alliance wants to interfere, it is beyond our reach!
The Germans are too weak in the Mediterranean region and can only rely on the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Italians.
The Italians have clearly stated their attitude that they will not provoke a war for the Greeks; let alone the Austro-Hungarian Empire, they can't be expected to push their army all the way through?
The most important thing is that Greece is too weak. As the weakest country in the anti-protection alliance, even if their geographical location is important, their practical value is the lowest!
There is no way, even if the Allies are willing to help them, but the strength of the Greeks can not stop the two Bulgarian infantry divisions. Once the war breaks out, they will soon be finished. What can such allies do?
The great powers are very realistic. In the face of feelings and interests, of course, interests are more important!
The highest strategic value for the Allies is undoubtedly the Ottoman Empire. They have the greatest war potential. They can contain the Russians and Bulgaria at the same time, and they can also threaten the Suez Canal. It cannot be abandoned!
It is followed by Romania, which has a certain strength and can cooperate with the Austro-Hungarian Empire against Bulgarians and Russians!
The Kingdom of Montenegro and Greece are optional. The Kingdom of Montenegro was bought by the Germans. The Greeks were forced by Ferdinand. They are not loyal, and they are not allies. Real ally!
At least the Austro-Hungarian Empire did not regard the Kingdom of Montenegro as an ally, and the Italians did not treat Greece as one thing!
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When the Allies negotiated internally Metev was not idle. This time, it was quietly carried out by Bulgaria behind the countries. Although Britain, France and Russia were forced by the allies to support Bulgaria, But there must be dissatisfaction in their hearts, these still need to be comforted!
Well, simply, it's a bribe! After all, before the negotiations started, everyone reached an agreement. The positions of the countries have been determined. All Megeve has to do is to settle the representatives of the countries. Otherwise, once people learn Italian and silence once, Ferdinand can stand it!
The autonomy of these diplomatic representatives is great. In order to make Antonio Sarendra the head of the Italian delegation, Ferdinand did not spend less energy.
The current gains are also obvious, and their performance is very powerful, that is, deliberately letting Bulgaria grow bigger and giving the Austro-Hungarian Empire a backstab!
打 Beating the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the eyes of these extremists, and regaining the Trentino and Griezia areas are the first tasks. As for the others, they are all clouds!
Alas, this is one of the reasons why the Italians suddenly betrayed the Allies after Antonio became Prime Minister!
After all, to become an ally with the old enemy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Italians 'feelings are not so easy to accept. In this emotionally rich country, personal feelings can often exceed national interests!