Bulgarian Empire

Speculation is speculation, Ferdinand still has to personally confirm the attitudes of France and Russia before he can rest assured. Then he asked: "Mr. Megev, what are the conditions of the Russians?"

Megev said nervously: "The Russians hope that the navies of Bulgaria and Russia can share all military ports!"

This couldn't help him not being nervous. Bulgaria's port on the Black Sea is completely dispensable for the Russian Imperial Navy.

There is only one possibility for raising this condition now, and that is-Bulgaria's strategy has been exposed! Only the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea deserves the attention of the Russians!

As for the navy's shared military port, it was directly filtered out by everyone, but it was just a good word on the surface! Is it possible that the Bulgarian navy, which exists in theory, can really go to use the Russian military port?

After a while, Foreign Minister Megev added another sentence, saying: "What's more, I hope our two countries can have more in-depth cultural exchanges!"

Ferdinand was taken aback. It was okay to share the military port ahead. Although the Russians already knew Bulgaria's strategic intentions, they also hinted at their intention to support Bulgaria's expansion!

As for the Bosphorus, Ferdinand hadn't dared to think about it yet. To master the Bosporus Strait, there is only one core issue - Constantinople!

And there must be a navy, so although Constantinople is good, it is still a tasteless piece of cake for Bulgaria now!

It's easy to get it, but hard to keep it! The Turks will definitely not give up easily. Ferdinand doesn't want to live the days of being attacked by the Ottoman navy every day without command of the sea!

As for the hope for more in-depth cultural exchanges in the future, the ambition is obvious! Are the cultural exchanges between Bulgaria and Russia not deep enough? It is obvious that the purpose is to spread "Pan-Slavism"!

Ferdinand sneered secretly. Now that Bulgarian nationalism has risen, it is impossible for "Pan-Slavism" to be recognized in a short period of time!

After ten or twenty years, Bulgaria will not be the Bulgaria it is now! At that time, even if Ferdinand Ken agreed to establish the "Great Slavic Federal Empire", would the European powers agree?

And "Pan-Slavism" is not entirely bad for Bulgaria! At least it can increase the recognition of immigrants from Russia to Bulgaria!

In the end, whoever can obtain the greatest benefits will depend on their means! That being the case, Ferdinand decided to simply push it again, isn't it to promote "Pan-Slavism"?

Well! I also went to the Russian Empire for propaganda. At present, Ferdinand has decided to send people to Ukraine to promote a wave of "Pan-Slavism" for the Russian government. Of course, Russia as the core can be removed!

If the Russian Empire can survive World War I against the sky, then there is nothing to say! Ferdinand can directly bow his head and admit defeat, becoming a kingdom in the federal empire.

But what about history? Then no wonder he inherited part of the Russian Empire's legacy! Anyway, everyone is a Slavic nation. Under the influence of "Pan-Slavism", I think everyone will not be so resistant to joining the big Bulgarian family!

It can be said that Ferdinand is making a big gamble. If he wins, Bulgaria will step on the corpse of the Russian Empire to establish the "Third Bulgarian Reich"; for Bulgaria, everything will be lost.

For Ferdinand personally, becoming the king of the "Great Slavic Federal Empire" is a big deal, no matter how you look at it, it is a profit, it is nothing more than a question of how much profit!

Ferdinand said fiercely: "Tell the Russians, we agreed to their terms! But we must obtain the full support of the Russian Empire! Whether it is in diplomacy or military technology, I hope that all aspects can be launched. Cooperation!"

On this issue, Ferdinand did not ask the cabinet for its opinion. He knew that if the cabinet was allowed to decide,

Most of them won't pass!

Without foresight, who wouldn't think that a "Japanese-Russian War" would break out in the Far East more than ten years later, and then Russia's internal conflicts would intensify, a revolution would break out, and the Russian Empire would be pulled down from the altar!

More than twenty years later, a world war will break out and directly collapse the Russian Empire!

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After a moment of silence, Prime Minister Constantine hesitantly advised: "Your Excellency, the wolf ambitions of the Russians have been exposed. If we agree to their conditions, there may be big troubles in the future?"

Ferdinand said coldly: "It's not that simple. Even if we rejected the conditions this time, the Russians will not give up! We don't know how many tricks they will use to force us to compromise!

That being the case, why not exchange some benefits directly! As long as our strategic goals are achieved, Bulgaria will be a medium-sized country with a population of over 10 million.

At that time, even if the Russians want to establish the "Great Slavic Federal Empire", we will have enough confidence to negotiate terms!

Moreover, the great powers will not tolerate the annexation of the Balkans by the Russians, at least the Austro-Hungarian Empire will not agree! The British will not let Russia go to the Mediterranean to compete with them for hegemony! "

Everyone has an angry expression now, the Russians actually want to annex Bulgaria, this is completely intolerable for everyone!

The Great Slavic Federal Empire sounds very good. If the Russian Empire is weaker, or if Bulgaria is ten or eight times stronger, it may really be possible!

But don't think about it now, the gap between the two sides is too big! The so-called Federation is not what the Russians say!

Seeing everyone's reaction, Ferdinand comforted: "You don't have to worry too much, we still have enough time, at least there is still a Romania between us and the Russians!

It is not that simple to establish the Great Slavic Empire, even if we cooperate wholeheartedly, the great powers will intervene! There is only one chance, and Nicholas II will not make a move if he is not sure enough.

Now the strategic center of gravity of the Russians is still the Far East. A lot of manpower and material resources have been invested in the Siberian Railway. It is impossible for Russia to withdraw from it in at least ten years! "

After hearing Ferdinand's words, everyone's expressions softened a little. Even if Pan-Slavism is strong, it is impossible to achieve results in a short period of time. Moreover, "Slavism" is similar to Ferdinand's Great Bulgarians, which will promote national integration in Bulgaria!

Besides, before the border, even if Nicholas II is confident, he will not establish a federal empire in advance. Otherwise, if they are separated in two places, once the great powers intervene, it will easily lead to another split!

The wishful thinking of the Russians is about to start, let's get Romania first! By the way, the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the German Empire behind Romania must be settled.

To do this, first win a world war!