Time flew by, and before they knew it, half a year had passed.
After leaving the three Nordic countries, Ferdinand went on to visit the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and other nations. Now, he was about to reach the final stop of this journey—London!
Along the way, Ferdinand had achieved quite a few results, and stirred up no small amount of trouble as well. The great powers were one thing, but for the smaller countries, Ferdinand's arrival was practically like facing a formidable enemy!
After all, finding accommodations for an armed force of over three thousand men was no easy task. The housing issue alone was enough to give anyone a headache!
In a sense, Ferdinand's trip could also be considered an armed parade, displaying Bulgaria's strength to the outside world.
Even after Ferdinand left, tales of him continued to circulate along the route, giving many people a glimpse of the grandeur of a king in the new century!
This was Ferdinand's third visit to London. His previous visit had been for Queen Victoria's death, and only two years had passed since then.
Compared to last time, Edward's presence was far more imposing this time. His old frivolous grin was nowhere to be seen. It seemed that life as a monarch was the quickest way to change a person!
The two had a good relationship. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they went straight to the point.
Ferdinand asked directly, "Edward, I want to know your diplomatic stance in the Mediterranean."
Edward paused, then did not answer immediately. Smiling, he said, "I thought you would ask about our dispute with the Russians in the Far East?"
"No. The dispute between you and the Russians in the Far East has nothing to do with Bulgaria! You should know that