Mediterranean Hegemony Road

The biggest immigration problem was solved perfectly, and Ferdinand pulled out of the negotiation. After all, he is not engaged in diplomacy, and professional matters are better left to professionals.

This does not mean that Ferdinand does not care about the subsequent negotiations. On the contrary, it is too concerned. Think about the historical Franco-Russian alliance. Just a military alliance took a long time. It took more than three years before and after.

The Russia-Belgium Alliance involves more aspects, and hundreds of treaties, large and small, need to be signed. Even for group negotiations, the most optimistic estimate is a few months.

Ferdinand didn't have that much energy, it's now 1891, time is running out, it's time to start the layout.

After the crossing, Ferdinand took over the family's intelligence organization and expanded it, which has now taken shape. At least in major European countries, they have set up strongholds to pass on news and guide a small wave of public opinion.

But the so-called spy infiltration, Ferdinand can only be hehe. If you want to rely on them to inquire about confidential information, it is better to rely on family relationships.

The Saxe-Coburg-Gotha dynasty, now the most glorious era, is the royal family of the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in Germany, Belgium, Portugal, Bulgaria, and the future Edward VII of the United Kingdom is also a member of its family.

It is also one of the most powerful families in Europe and the world. If Ferdinand was to do business, these resources were sufficient.

But Ferdinand knew that none of this was reliable. In the event of a conflict of interest, these relationships are unreliable. Wars in Europe have been civil wars between relatives since ancient times, and World War I is a typical example.

The current intelligence organization has become increasingly unable to keep up with the needs of Bulgaria's development. As a history buff, Ferdinand knew how the Ming Dynasty came to an end.

Since Chongzhen ascended the throne, he abolished the factory and guards, the balance of power was lost, the emperor became blind, officials corrupted the common people, led to financial collapse, and finally perished.

What does the factory guard do? If you just watch TV dramas and listen to the public figures blowing falsehoods, then they are hawks and dogs, running rampant in the world. It is a sharp weapon for the eunuch's political chaos, and it is the chief culprit of the demise of the Ming Dynasty.

Anyone who knows history knows that the responsibilities of the factory guards are equivalent to the current ICAC. They only target officials, regardless of the common people.

Anyway, no matter how much they toss, the unfortunate ones are the bureaucrats. How well the work is done, no evaluation is made, but no matter what, it can't be cancelled!

Well, the agency to supervise officials is gone, so what are you afraid of, hurry up and make money! Later, Chongzhen found out that something was wrong and activated the factory guards again. Unfortunately, it was too late, and the bureaucrats had already prepared.

Ferdinand naturally had to learn a lesson, and of course the intelligence organization had to hold it tightly in his hands.

Bulgaria has missed the best opportunity to expand in history and lost the opportunity to rise. Of course, Ferdinand has to learn a lesson.

"Fuhu, now your main job is to speed up the infiltration into Ottoman Turkey. I don't care if you are coercing, enticing or threatening to kidnap, you must open the situation as soon as possible!" Ferdinand invited Fuhu to say seriously

"Yes, Your Excellency! We have already established a stronghold in Ottoman before, I will recruit more elite personnel, speed up the layout, and open the situation as soon as possible!" Fuhu said confidently

"Well, not only that. Infiltrate Greece, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Romania!" Ferdinand said cautiously

"Don't worry, Your Excellency, our intelligence department will do our best to complete it!" Fuhu's face changed slightly, he pondered for a while, but still gave Ferdinand a satisfactory answer.

Seeing Fuhu's affirmative answer, Ferdinand said a little embarrassedly: "Not only that, you have to send people to North Africa, where the British and French forces are lurking; Orange free tied."

Fuhu stared at Ferdinand in a stunned manner, his heart was already broken.

I thought to myself: The Grand Duke's thinking is too jumpy! Infiltration into the Ottomans and the Balkans is understandable. East Africa, South Africa, which two other republics, who knows what the hell?

Ferdinand seems to have noticed the strangeness of Fuhu, and he also knew his request, which seemed a bit strange at the time. Without explaining, he asked directly, "Fuhu, what's the problem with you?"

Fuhu seemed to realize that he had lost his way, and hurriedly said: "No! Your Excellency the Grand Duke, I have no objection!"

Ferdinand nodded with satisfaction, the head of the intelligence organization, don't need to ask why, just follow the order.

"How long does it take for the intelligence department to complete my request above?" Ferdinand

Fuhu thought for a while and said, "Your Excellency the Grand Duke, the most optimistic estimate will take about ten years! Mainly in Africa, it is still blank for us, without any foundation!"

Ferdinand said solemnly: "No, before 1896, your intelligence department must complete the task!"

It seemed that the request was too much, and he added: "In Africa, as long as you can make sure that you can hold one or two big events, you don't have to think about long-term lurking!"

"The European part of the Ottoman Empire must have detailed information, including anti-government forces, and the Asian part can be relaxed! The Balkan countries can plan a few big events!"

"Your Excellency, please rest assured, our intelligence department promises to complete the task!" Fuhu thought for a while, and after lowering the standard, if he worked hard, he could still complete it, and immediately assured.

"Well! Next, your intelligence department's funding will be doubled. If you need anything, you can come to me! But this mission must be completed!" Ferdinand said cautiously

"Yes!" Fuhu said with certainty

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Ferdinand has long formulated regulations. Intelligence organizations are divided into: primary infiltration, which is only responsible for collecting public information or guiding a wave of public opinion; intermediate infiltration, which can engage in two or three major activities, such as assassination of terrorist attacks; comprehensive infiltration, long-term infiltration , deep into the place.

At present, only Bulgaria has completed the highest level of lurking. Most of the other areas are primary, and some areas are intermediate.

After sending Fuhu, Ferdinand turned his attention back to the country, and he had to be hard on himself! The strength of a country lies in its own core and other aids.

Now, only Ferdinand knew that in 1897 the Balkans would usher in a major change. The Ottoman Empire is about to face a situation of chaos, what if Ferdinand doesn't take advantage of it!

In parallel time and space, the Ottoman Empire has decayed, and the national contradictions have become increasingly intensified. Under the brutal oppression of the Turkish government, the Armenians began to rebel against the Sultan's rule.

Between 1894 and 1897, a series of massacres of Armenians took place in Turkey, killing more than 100,000 people.

In June 1896, the Armenians launched an uprising and on August 26 captured the Ottoman Bank of Constantinople. However, due to the lack of weapons and ammunition for the insurgent army, it quickly failed under the suppression of the Sudanese army.

This is only the largest of them, and other ethnic minorities have also erupted in uprisings of various sizes during this period. Both failed quickly due to lack of organization.

Seemingly seeing the weakness of the Ottoman Empire, in 1897, there was an uprising in Crete, Greece got involved, and the "rare earth war" broke out.

The Greeks were not mistaken, Osman was indeed terminally ill, but unfortunately he overestimated his strength.

Under the conditions of insufficient preparation, the attack on Turkey was hastily launched, which was quickly defeated, and the Turkish army had been attacked all the way to Attica. Greece was forced to concede defeat and truce under the intervention of foreign powers!

What was Bulgaria doing at this time in history? Of course, they are busy with political construction. Everyone is fighting for power and profit. Who cares about foreign countries?

These issues are still being resolved later. Now the focus of Bulgaria is still development. The opening of the "Sorbu" railway also means that Bulgaria's heavy industry can start.

In a few months, the branch line to the Balkan Mountains will also be able to pass through. At that time, iron ore in the Balkans can be continuously transported by rail.

What troubled Ferdinand was that Bulgaria lacked coking coal for steelmaking and had to import it from Russia, which would be controlled by others in the future.

This has strengthened Ferdinand's determination to win the Macedonia region, and the mineral resources alone are worth the ticket price. After winning the Macedonia region, in the next two decades, the main mineral resources of Bulgaria's industrialization can be solved.

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