Bulgaria was exceptionally important to the Central Powers. Besides conquering Serbia alongside the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it was also a crucial piece for keeping Romania stable.
Although Romania's supreme ruler came from the Sigmaringen branch of the House of Hohenzollern, Sigmaringen could not have the final say in Romania.
Especially since Romania also had territorial disputes with the Austro-Hungarian Empire, many within Romania hoped to join the Entente Powers camp, seize Transylvania from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and build a Greater Romania.
Thus, Romania's political stance was unstable, making neighboring Bulgaria especially important. It could threaten Romania's security from the rear, and more importantly, Bulgaria had demonstrated its fierce fighting spirit.
Edineț.
Edineț lay on the northwestern border of the Moldova region. In his previous life, Edineț City was the capital of Moldova's Edineț District. Here, across the Prut River to the west, lay Romania.
Since the Early 19th century, Moldavia had basically fallen into Russian hands, and Edineț in northwestern Moldova had become the front line where the Central Powers and Russia were now fighting.
Now, as the Austro-Hungarian Empire shifted from defense to offense and Bulgaria entered the war, this had also become the first place invaded by the Austro-Hungarian and Bulgarian allied forces.
Austro-Hungarian General Klee, commander of the allied forces, was discussing military matters at headquarters with General Maklov, the Bulgarian representative.
Klee said, "Russia is now showing signs of decline. Whether on the northern sector or the southern front, the allied forces hold the advantage."
"Especially our German allies. Over the past year, they have achieved brilliant results against Russia."
"We cannot sit and wait for death, allowing Germany alone to bask in glory. This year, we must not only take all of Moldova, but also intensify our offensive against Ukraine."
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