This was certainly not the case with Germany's original plan to intervene in the Balkans.
Otherwise, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of War could just go back home and raise pigs.
The Imperial War Department means.
General Bello sent a division there to force the Balkan countries to cease fire and sign a new post-war agreement in Berlin. This time, Germany would lead the progress of world civilization.
And what the Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs means is.
It's pretty much the same as conventional diplomacy.
For example, in international diplomacy, Germany is the lead.
Germany was allowed to exploit minerals in Bulgaria.
Germany was allowed to build railways, roads and banks in Bulgaria.
Allow Germany to station troops in Bulgaria and jointly revise the defense treaty.
etc.
When Hilde saw this document.
It was all torn apart by Hilde.
What matters is.
William II also agreed.
A very striking feature can be seen, that is, Germany does not know how to deal with Bulgaria, just as Germany does not know how to deal with its colonies.
If it were the UK, they might have had a Bulgarian solution a few years ago.
Now for Bulgaria's solution.
This is indeed a bit difficult for the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of War.
At present, the two empires behind Bulgaria are Russia and Germany. When Germany is ready to intervene, Russia will naturally withdraw. But Germany itself has interfered deeply in Bulgaria's economy, and it makes no difference whether it is a little deeper or a little shallower.
Sending a division there may sound embarrassing, but this is also a comprehensive consideration.
Although Germany has begun to turn hawkish, it does not mean that it really wants to fight a war with Russia.
The War Department was also worried that sending too many troops would lead to Russia's actual mobilization for war, so it chose a compromise plan.
Then he was photographed by Hilde.
Hilde's meaning is simple
Since they wanted to help Bulgaria and increase Germany's international influence, they should have been more straightforward and not come up with some inexplicable treaties. Bulgaria was originally very happy with Germany's assistance, but they didn't expect to be given an unequal treaty in return. This is as uncomfortable as a fly in the soup.
The pattern should be bigger.
And the pattern that Hilde wants is.
Completely sidelined the Bulgarian King Ferdinand I.
You should know that the monarchs of the Bulgarian states were not nominal monarchs, each of them was a real monarch, just like William II
The Emperor did not represent any faction in Germany, and Ferdinand I did not represent the pro-Russian or pro-German faction in Bulgaria.
Only by removing Ferdinand I from power can Bulgaria be truly controlled.
When Germany announced military aid to Bulgaria, major powers such as Britain, France and Russia breathed a sigh of relief. They were also glad that Germany did not directly intervene militarily. Even the extremely hard-line French President Poincaré breathed a sigh of relief.
Even Austria-Hungary breathed a sigh of relief.
Except for some extremely pro-war officers.
Neither the old Emperor Franz Joseph I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire nor the Crown Prince Archduke Franz Ferdinand wanted war to come.
These.
It is a huge empire that influences the direction of human civilization throughout the world.
And for the other side.
For the Balkan countries, even if Germany announced logistical support, they would face a completely different situation. The logistical equipment of the German army and that of Bulgaria are not at the same level at all.
Cilistra.
After Hilde left Sofia, she came to Silistra immediately.
This can be said to be the most tragic place among all the front lines in Bulgaria. Silistra has been completely blocked. Even if resources are transported, they can only be sent to Silistra's people to pick them up.
No one knew what kind of purgatory it was in there. This was true in both the Romanian camp and Bulgaria.
Hilde did not return directly to Silistra.
Instead, he first came to the opposite side of Silistra.
That is, the Romanian camp.
When you are in the Romanian camp, you will find that Romania is not much better than Bulgaria. There are wounded and sick people everywhere. It can be seen that the Romanian military camp is similar to the Bulgarian camp. Both sides cannot control the cholera epidemic and can only take a bad approach.
The person Hilde wanted to see was the commander-in-chief of the Romanian Danube Army Group.
Crown Prince of Romania.
Ferdinand Victor Albert Meinrad von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen.
Hilde saluted Crown Prince Ferdinand.
"Nice to meet you, Uncle Ferdinand."
The Romanian Crown Prince Ferdinand was the son of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern and the head of the Hohenzollern branch of the House of
This was also Hilde's deliberate attempt to get close to Crown Prince Ferdinand.
If Bulgaria was not its enemy, Crown Prince Ferdinand would have been fooled by Hilde's appearance, thinking she was just a good girl who accidentally got involved in the battlefield.
Crown Prince Ferdinand put his hands behind his back.
"There's no need to try to get close to us. We're all soldiers. We don't need the politicians' tricks."
"Well, Uncle Ferdinand, let's talk business. We all belong to the Hohenzollern, we all have the same blood, there is no need for us to engage in meaningless wars, and the Empire does not want to deteriorate relations with Romania."
Regarding whether Hilde belongs to Hohenzollern.
Ferdinand didn't know, nor did he care. He just listened to what Hilde said. Anyway, he didn't belong to Hohenzollern.
He was too lazy to listen to Hilde's nonsense and pointed out Hilde's main point in one sentence.
"You want us to withdraw?
Hilde nodded.
"Yes."
"That's impossible."
"Romania's plan for a quick victory has failed. Even if you take Silistra, you will not be able to gain the desired territory."
"Major Hildegard, do you think war is a game of house?"
In fact, Ferdinand's meaning is very clear.
He also wanted to withdraw from the war.
Under the current circumstances, it makes no sense for Romania to continue the war with Bulgaria. As Hilde said, even if they take over Silistra, Bulgaria, which now has the support of Germany, will not allow them to divide up Bulgaria's territory.
but.
War can't just start when you say it starts and end when you say it ends.
Romania had been preparing for this war for too long. Its army of more than 100,000 soldiers was large enough. If the war ended under the conditions of international public opinion, out-of-control cholera, and countless casualties, it might even bring cholera back to the country.
Who will bear the responsibility for this war?
No one can bear the responsibility of war.
So the war must go on.
"Germany will provide food and medical care not only to Bulgaria in Silistra, but also to Romania."
"That's not even the point!"
"That's the point. The point is that Romania and Bulgaria don't have to go on."
"Even if this war is unbearable for Romania, it is even more unbearable for Bulgaria. It will take some time for German aid to reach Bulgaria, but Bulgaria may collapse at any time."
As Ferdinand said.
Germany can provide logistics for Bulgaria, but it will take a long time for these logistics to be delivered to Bulgaria. Bulgaria can no longer hold on, especially under the troublesome traffic conditions in the Balkans.
So Hilde had to make a truce with Romania.
This could relieve pressure on Bulgaria on the entire Danube front.
Hilde smiled.
"General Ferdinand, I was only talking about a truce in Romania and Bulgaria, not in the entire Balkans."
Ferdinand was stunned.
He gradually understood what Hilde meant.
There is no doubt about it.
This seemingly harmless little girl was the one behind the scenes helping Bulgaria to defend Silistra. He put away his previous impatient look.
He raised his head and looked at Hilde solemnly.
"Did you really do anything about the cholera?"
"Uncle Ferdinand, you should know better than me that the source of cholera is the Romanian army, not the Bulgarian army.
Hilde did not answer directly.
But it is also equivalent to an answer.
Crown Prince Ferdinand stared at Hilde.
What kind of monster is hiding behind that beautiful girl who seems to be a gift from God?
Crown Prince Ferdinand spoke up.
"Should I feel sad that the Balkans have produced a monster like you? Major Hildegard, you
We may be crazy, but we are not."
What Hilde meant was that Bulgaria now had the support of Germany, and Romania could no longer get what it wanted, so Hilde suggested that Romania jump back and eat its teammates.
Since the war cannot be stopped.
If you can't conquer Bulgaria, then go and attack Serbia.
certainly.
Romanians are not crazy.
It was not only Germany that interfered in the Balkan situation, but also Russia.
Russia has always played the role of mediator in the Balkan situation. Russia has long had good relations with the Balkan countries, which prevents Russia from taking sides.
Bulgaria's initiation of the Second Balkan War was already a slap in the face to Russia, but now Bulgaria has the support of Germany and naturally no longer needs Russia's support.
But Romania is different.
It must balance its position in the eyes of the major empires.
If Romania attacks Serbia now, it will not only slap Russia in the face, but also slap Russia in the ass. You should know that the current Crown Prince of Serbia grew up in the Russian court and was raised by the Russian Emperor Nicholas II.
That's why Crown Prince Ferdinand said Hilde was crazy.
Hilde smiled.
The red eyes stared at Crown Prince Ferdinand as if staring into his soul.
"I'm glad you're not crazy. Uncle Ferdinand, you're still free and you still have the power to choose. You can choose to attack Serbia with us. You can also choose to cease fire. Or choose to destroy each other together.
Crown Prince Ferdinand had no choice.
He must be sane, he cannot be crazy.
He must understand that the war can no longer continue. If they are all carried away by the war, the result will be that they will go to hell together hand in hand.
No one will fight for a war that is not necessary.
It was a war that resulted in the destruction of the country and the ruin of the family, and an endless struggle to the death.
When Hilde returned to Silistra.
She has changed back into the Bulgarian military uniform, and there is a reason why they don't allow Germany to send troops over. If Hilde really brings German soldiers back, then Hilde belongs to the German army.
But if Hilde came back in Bulgarian military uniform, bringing food and medicine, then Hilde would still be Princess Silistra in their
minds.
These are two completely different concepts.
When Hilde rode her horse in front of Silistra, standing in this dead and silent place that had turned into purgatory.
Hilde was greeted with deafening cheers.
"Hilde!
"Hilde!!"
"Hilde!!!*