Chapter 1702： The British in Budapest (1/2)
Chapter 1702 The British in Budapest 3
”So it seems that we have reached a consensus? Although the results are not good, but the basis for our cooperation is still there.” Caroli said.
”We can continue to cooperate, but the assistance of the British Empire is not free. So we have our own requirements this time. First, we will, in the next 10 days, according to the agreement, put the weapons you need with The materials are delivered to you. But in return, in the first week after you control the power, you must pay 30% of all the materials quoted before.” William said with a finger.
”That means we have to pay 600,000 pounds? This amount is too much.” Carrolli said.
”Budapest is the richest city in Hungary. There are hundreds of thousands of middle-class and nobles here, and hundreds of families that have passed on for hundreds of years. Therefore, your solvency has no problem, even It can be said to be a drop in the bucket. Therefore, we believe that whether to pay is a question of attitude rather than ability. This is our bottom line!” William did not continue to listen to the explanation of the other party and began to say the second condition.
”In order to ensure that the conflict in Transylvania will not intensify, we ask your government to immediately withdraw its troops from the above areas after taking control of the power.” As William got up, he clicked several areas on the huge sand table.
”This is tantamount to letting us abandon the southern part of Transylvania?” Caroli's words already showed strong hostility. ”Although we advocate peace, it does not mean that we are weak to be deceived.”
”You must take practical actions to express goodwill. You must know that this time, military personnel from the Allied countries will act with you. We are only acting as an intermediary. If you can’t do something to make them feel good enough If you do, then the results of our cooperation will not be very good, and even if you take Budapest, you still need to gather the army and control other areas. Those nobles who have ruled in Hungary for hundreds of years are not so It's easy to be uprooted.” William said.
”Goodwill is mutual. We can withdraw from the above areas, but the armed forces of the Allied Powers cannot enter.” Yasi's words have already revealed the meaning of compromise.
”We can negotiate specifically on this issue, and we have no attempt to split Hungary.” William also made appropriate concessions.
”So how many armed men can you provide?” Caroli asked.
”At least 3,000 battle-tested officers and soldiers. They will carry light weapons and ammunition, but your accommodation needs to be arranged by you. If the road is clear, they can arrive within a week. The command is a French officer. I I think you will cooperate very pleasantly.” William said.
”The third condition is that after you take control of power, you must make a move to actually sever ties with Vienna, such as imposing martial law on areas under the control of the Hungarian government and prohibiting Austrian military personnel and materials from reaching the eastern front through Hungary. ”William said.