"Your Majesty, the British government has sent a diplomatic note to the Foreign Ministry, protesting our actions in Persia!" Metev said cautiously.
"Have we taken military action against the Persian government?" Ferdinand asked in puzzlement.
"Not yet!" Metev replied.
"Then simply reply to the British directly. We have not taken unilateral military action, so what do they have to protest about? Must Bulgaria report to them even when conducting a military exercise on its own territory?" Ferdinand said calmly.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Metev replied.
There was nothing wrong with that. They were preparing to take military action, but until it was carried out, it did not count as violating the agreement.
Since they had not violated the agreement, what was there to explain?
London
Ever since Stanley Baldwin moved into Downing Street, he had scarcely had a good day. Workers were striking at home, while abroad Bulgaria, France, and Japan were all stirring restlessly.
"Prime Minister, we must take decisive action and let the Bulgarians know how formidable we are!" Chancellor of the Exchequer Churchill said angrily.
"Mr. Churchill, what sort of action do you think we should take? Go straight to war with the Bulgarians? Forgive me for speaking bluntly, but given your military competence, I'm afraid you have no standing to speak on this matter!" the Secretary of State retorted.
That was no exaggeration. As an expert at firing off his mouth, his military command ability was infinitely close to zero.
When he commanded the navy, Germany's Unrestricted Submarine Warfare had him running around like a headless chicken. Once he stepped down, the next First Lord of the Admiralty swiftly solved the problem.
When he commanded the army, he likewise squandered troops and lost generals, nearly becoming a prisoner himself. In truth, it was the result of