Chapter 741: The Greek Government That Fled

"The Thermopylae Pass is lost, and the Romanians are attacking!"

This astonishing news spread in the city of Athens in the early morning of the 13th, which caused an uproar among the already frightened citizens of Athens.

Many people who are bold and reckless are even committing evil in the city.

Several disgusted villains walked out of a house with some delicate valuables in their arms and quickly disappeared into the streets.

The grieving hostess of the house lay down on the fallen man and wept bitterly, and there was nothing of great value left in the messy room, as if to tell what had just happened.

This can be seen everywhere in the city of Athens, and everyone is planning for themselves. Now the city of Athens is almost in chaos, but now no one cares about it, and they are all planning and planning for themselves.

In the port of Moshato in Athens, there are many ships here. Outside the port, Greek warships are on alert, and they need to perform a very important task today.

And inside the port, it was crowded with panicked dignitaries. Their servants followed him with large bags and small bags and boarded the ship together. And people who don't have tickets are crowded in the harbor trying to get a ticket to get on the boat. The port was so crowded that if it weren't for the military and police to maintain order, it would have been a mess.

On the other side of the crowded port area, the military and police are more heavily armed, and several empty fast cruise ships are docked here. Compared to the scene next door, it was a world of difference.

And at this moment, a large group of vehicles drove over.

Judging from the security measures and the people who got out of the vehicle, it is clear that these are the top echelons of the Greek government.

I saw that as an old man walked out, Major General Londrite, who was in charge of this transportation mission, immediately greeted him. "Your Excellency Prime Minister, Rear Admiral Londrit reports to you that now the fleet is ready to board at any time."

This person is the Greek Prime Minister Metaxas, I saw him look back at Athens and said with an inexplicable emotion. "I see. It's a pity for the Greek people, let them suffer. It was a one-step difference, and I lost everything. ”

Perhaps considering that it would be too pessimistic to say this now, he asked another official in charge of statistics on one side. "Has everyone arrived now?"

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, not yet."

"Who else hasn't come?"

"Secretary of State for Commerce and Trade Tasamotos, Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Seratok, Republican Chairman Alaide ......"

As the officials read out the names on the list, Metaxas's face turned ugly. Because these people who haven't arrived are basically people who have opposed themselves or have been opposing themselves.

"Okay, don't read it."

Metaxas waved his hand to stop the officials who wanted to continue, and turned to Major General Londrit. "Let Your Majesty's family get on the boat first."

With Metaxas' words, someone immediately guided King George II's family to board the cruise ship.

Speaking of which, this George II is also pitiful, he is the king who succeeded after his brother Alexander I was bitten to death by a monkey. However, compared to his brother, George II was a complete puppet of the government, and was abolished in 1924. It was not until after 1936 that he was once again proclaimed king.

Only this time, he left Athens again due to the war, and he just didn't know when he would be able to return again.

When the king's family was on board, other officials boarded the ship, and the last to board was Prime Minister Metaxas. The prime minister, who ruled Greece for three years, looked at Athens behind him and was silent for a long time, but the nostalgia in his eyes could not be hidden.

And when the prime minister and other governments and the royal family left, the people on the list who did not board the ship gathered at the house of Tasamotos.

Everyone listened to the words of the Minister of Commerce and Trade with serious expressions, and did not dare to relax in the slightest, because the fate of Greece was at stake.

"The condition of the Italians and the Romanians is that our country must give the Ionian Islands and the region of Epirus to Italy."

Tasamotos paused after stating Italy's conditions, and then spoke of Romania's conditions. "Romania's demand is that the regions of Macedonia and Thessaly be taken under its ownership."

When Tasamotos said this, someone immediately put up with the lack of understanding. "Isn't this the time to return our territory to independence, and we should not agree to such conditions."

Hearing someone's objection, Tasamotos immediately replied coldly. "If you don't say yes, what should you do? Mobilize everyone to resist, and then let the blood of the Greeks stain the land red? Do you think we have fewer dead! ”

Tasamotos questioned the man who spoke again. Since they stayed, they naturally had their own reasons, but among them, letting Greece suffer a little less was definitely one of them, and it was the most justifiable reason. Of course, there is also a little selfishness of its own, after all, no one is a saint.

Seeing that there was no opposition, Tasamotos continued. "Romania also demanded that the Cyclades and Northern Sporades be owned by Romania, as well as the islands close to Turkey, such as Lemnos, Caisworth and Chios. In addition, Crete will be leased by Romania for thirty years at a rent of 10 million lei per year. After the expiration of the period, the residents of the island shall decide the ownership. ”

After Tasamotos finished talking about the conditions of the two countries, no one spoke. Because the conditions were so harsh, half of Greece's territory was ceded and 46% of the population was also removed. Greece's population will also drop from more than 6 million to more than 3 million, which is a huge loss.

It's just that if they don't speak, it doesn't mean that this condition can be negotiated.

Tasamotos sighed and continued. "This is the final condition of the two countries, and there is no room for us to negotiate."

And his words made the audience cry. Knowing that everyone was uncomfortable in their hearts, Tasamotos could only appease him. "We don't have the right to refuse, and if you think about it, at least we can keep half of Greece, which is much better than the direct rule of the two countries at that time."

And his words drew the approval of Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Seratok. "His Excellency Tasamotos is right, we must stand up and prevent more Greeks from suffering. They don't necessarily understand us, but we just need to have a clear conscience. ”

"Yes, we can't give up, the Greek people have had the same hard days of enslavement in history, but they all stood up in the end. Besides, we have not lost our country yet, and we may not have no opportunities in the future. ”

Republican Chairman Alade also stepped forward to inspire.

With the encouragement of these three, everyone's mood finally calmed down. Judging from the on-site reaction, the three of them definitely knew the news for a long time.

Because Italy and Romania have promised that the future Greek government will be dominated by them. Among them, Tasamotos is the head of government, Seratok is the prime minister, and Alaide is the speaker of the parliament. Well, the power of the government has been divided among the three of them.

On the afternoon of the 14th, Hoffmann's Panzer Corps finally arrived outside Athens. The remaining few military and policemen surrendered under the persuasion of the three, and Hoffmann's soldiers took Athens without blood. Since Athens is over, then the Peloponnese will not be a problem, because the peninsula is already panicked.

In order to show their own value, the three of them prevented Hoffman from continuing to march and chose to persuade themselves. But not to mention, the three of them are still capable. Under the persuasion of the trio, the defenders of the Peloponnese chose to surrender. Of course, this also has a lot to do with the number of troops, and there are only a few more than 10,000 troops on the peninsula.

A new government was formed, and they quickly signed a treaty with Italy and Romania, ceding the Ionian Islands and Epirus to Italy. Ceded Macedonia and Thessaly, as well as the islands of the Love Sea such as Lemnos, Caisworth, Chios, the Cyclades, and the Northern Sporades, to Romania.

In addition, Crete will be leased by Romania for thirty years at a rent of 10 million lei per year. After the expiration of the period, the attribution of the inhabitants of the island was also confirmed.

So far, the Greek war has been basically achieved, but Romania still needs to do it itself in order to get hold of the Cyclades and Crete. Romania, on the other hand, is convinced of the implementation of this point.