The Americans' actions made Britain and France realize the importance of joining forces. Because of the World War, quite a few of their overseas colonies had become unstable. How could other countries possibly have kept their hands clean behind the scenes?
Evidence? Sorry, but to Britain and France, evidence was not all that important. As long as there were suspects, that was enough. After all, only two or three countries had both the strength and the nerve to do such a thing!
The Paris Peace Conference was still underway. Having learned of the French intentions, the Germans naturally did not sit idle. Perhaps they had been a little slow to react diplomatically, but they still knew how to work public relations!
At that moment, Hindenburg was in the Bulgarian Embassy in Paris, chatting and laughing with Konstantin. Yet the worry between his brows simply would not fade.
Their conversation quickly turned to the heart of the matter. Hindenburg said solemnly, "Your Excellency Prime Minister Konstantin, once the French achieve their objective, they will become the new masters of continental Europe. This will inevitably endanger world peace..."
Konstantin interrupted him. "Mr. Hindenburg, whether France rises or not has little to do with Bulgaria. Even if the French truly become masters of continental Europe, it will not affect Bulgaria's core interests!
"You should understand that ever since we chose to preserve the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria's strategic focus has already begun shifting toward Asia. We have no intention of dominating the world, so there is no need for us to lock horns with the French to the death over continental Europe!
"Besides, even if Germany is carved up, France still has a long road ahead before its dream of European hegemony can be realized. I do not believe they have the strength