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Delivered by secure courier to the Bergenheimer Embassy in Amstov, addressed directly to First Fist, Minister of Defence, General Lotti Degurechaff

Subject: Crotobaltislavonia

General Degurechaff,

Firstly let me write in congratulations for the stellar performance you have displayed so far in your position, and secondly for the candour of your letter outlining the domestic difficulties of coordinating any response to the unfolding crisis in Crotobaltislavonia.

I will not waste your time with further pleasantries however and cut straight to the chase.

We both have a shared interest in a stable Crotobaltislavonia that is not aligned to Ivar. Clearly, a Kadikistani dominated Crotobaltislavonia, with a permanent Kadikistani military presence, poses an unacceptable threat to both our nations.

In supreme confidence, I can inform you that we are in fact working with General Radek to depose Raoul Farrago, despite official statements and media reports to the contrary.

We appreciate he is not an ideal solution, but he will suffice for now.

Both our nations are bound by a tradition of neutrality, but that should not stop us from acting when our interests are at risk.

My question to you is: what can Bergenheim offer? Words and platitudes are not enough, we need actions and tangibles.

I apologize for the bluntness of my letter, but we must act swiftly if we are to succeed.

SIGNED

President Meier Lauterpacht

 

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Delivered by secure courier to the Trivodnian Embassy in Midweis addressed directly to President Lauterpacht

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Dear Mr President,

Thank you for your warm congratulations. I have always believed that candour and direct communication is most effective in achieving the objectives that are most mutually beneficial. It is for that reason that I apologise most sincerely for my inability to respond swifter.

We desire a stable Crotobaltislavonian, but I fear that this is rapidly becoming impossible. My contacts have confirmed that the Great Powers are choosing to become involved in this backwater. While our own political system slumbered, paralysed by its need for untimely holiday, the initiative has been taken.

In supreme confidence, I can inform you that I have already taken strong measures to safeguard my nation against the spreading instability, and that I am looking for further opportunities to do so.

Our tradition of neutrality has been possible because our neighbours have either been friendly or too weak to threaten us. I fear our mountain-walls have lulled us into a false sense of security.

You have asked a blunt question and I believe it deserves an honest answer.

The simple fact is Bergenheim can offer little. The Archchancellor has called for a public peace conference, but I am almost certain it will fail. I have a feeling that these matters can no longer be reigned in our political elite alone.

Farrago is no longer your main concern. I sense forces in Ivar and beyond are manoeuvring to expand their influence. Safeguard your nation, strengthen your military, and make allies.

If you wish to save Radek, you must move swiftly. If you wish to save face, I have deniable assets that can neutralise him, and let chaos reign.

Choose wisely.



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General Lotti Degurechaff,
First Fist of the Inner Council of the Republic of Bergenheim
 

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Delivered by secure courier to the Bergenheimer Embassy in Amstov, addressed directly to First Fist, Minister of Defence, General Lotti Degurechaff

Subject: Crotobaltislavonia

General Degurechaff,

I write once more concerning Crotobaltislavonia which has just launched an unprovoked attack on Trivodnia with Kadikistan and Xinhai. Clearly constitutional neutrality counts for little these days.

I am not calling for you to fight and die for Trivodnia, bit to work with us and the Trier Concord to ensure Kadikistan does not get a foothold on the Polesian.

I'm sure they'll be in contact.

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President Meier Lauterpacht
 
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Delivered by secure courier to the Trivodnian Embassy in Midweis addressed directly to President Lauterpacht

Subject: Rurikgrad Pact

Dear Mr President,

I apologise for the slow response to your letter. The Summer Crisis in Crotobaltislavonia proved to be a repetition of the Christmas Crisis in its effect on our civillian government. Regrettably, it has been decided to maintain a firm neutrality as before, though this time mercenary action has been authorised. Even our Archchancellor recognises the crucial need to hold the Rurikgard Pact at bay.~~

I congratulate you on your victory against Crotobaltislavonia. However, their growing instability has only vindicated my position, and I express a desire that, given the opportunity, Trivodnia occupy this troubled land, and aid us and others who may wish to intervene in abolishing this tyrannical and chaotic despotism once and for all, and install a proper free, fair, and loyal republic for the people of Crotobaltislavonia.

Once again I find myself in a unique position. Officially, I have spent the last few months liasing with the modernisation of our armed forces with Eiffeland. Unofficially, I have been banished to this administrative duty as punishment for my outspoken public political actions.

More unofficially, I have cultivated close ties with the Eiffeland officer corps, and I can assure you that as their forces even now engage with the enemy, many of them may not be quite as "Eiffelander" in their citizenship as their uniforms would have you believe.

Our tradition of neutrality has never before faced so grave a threat, and I suspect soon may be time to end it. We have held to it and hold to it as a sacred cow, but all cows must be slaughtered in time.

But these are simply things that I as an individual with power and influence know and can achieve.

With regards to the official positions of the civillian government, I fear you will find your begging bowl once again empty.
But take heart. So long as your coffers are full, you can count on the support of our free companies, and our NGOs and aid organisations will surely give your priority.

Our free press, such as it is, continues to agitate against our incompetent and weak leader. The people of Bergenheim see the plight of Trivodnia, and will surely be moved in kind.

Hold fast, act with honour, and be not thrifty with your money. It may seem galling to mortgage your nation's future on the avarice of mercenaries, but in god's good time, the people of Gallo-Germania will come to your aid against the communists.

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General Lotti Degurechaff,
First Fist of the Inner Council of the Republic of Bergenheim
 

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Delivered by secure courier to the Bergenheimer Embassy in Amstov, addressed directly to First Fist, Minister of Defence, General Lotti Degurechaff

Subject: Crotobaltislavonia

General Degurechaff,

Let me thank you first for your tireless lobbying for the defence of Trivodnia and the Free World more generally. It is a shame and in many ways shocking your own government cannot see neutrality is no longer a protection. The Free State as you know was constitutionally neutral, yet the Rurikgrad Pact still attacked us for daring to want closer economic ties to some of the world's wealthier nations.

To be blunt the Free State Self Defence Force does not have the capacity or resource to occupy Crotobaltislavonia. The truth is our victory only extends as far as our shared border. Their invasion was blunted at great cost to them in terms of manpower and equipment, although small remnant forces active within Trivodnian territory do pose a small threat.

Accordingly, we have begun redeploying units towards our borders with Kadikistan to stop them from seizing strategically vital cities and outposts.

Similarly, we do not have the funds for the large-scale employment of mercenaries. Our current efforts are being funded by emergency cash and gold reserves and we are in the process of agreeing additional financial assistance with the Trier Concord and other parties.

In strength and solidarity.

PERSONALLY SIGNED

President Meier Lauterpacht
 
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