The Ottoman Empire has lost rich Egypt, and it must not be taken lightly, and must complete military deployment as soon as possible, counterattack Egypt, and retake Cairo.

The seizure of Cairo in the province of Egypt was equivalent to the fall of the entire province, and the powerful local factions were unruly tribes who took the opportunity to get rid of the rule of the Ottoman Empire.

The Ottoman Empire had many vassals of different sizes. Subjects were required to pay taxes to the Sultan and send troops to support them in times of war. Many of the vassal states later became provinces of the Ottoman Empire.

As the Empire's military power weakens, the Empire loses control over its subjects. This happened in North Africa, where Tunisia and Algeria were in a state of "regency", which were the end of imperial rule, and the local tribes revered the sultan, but it was unknown how much to listen to.

So the key to restoring rule in Egypt is to recapture Cairo!

Everyone from Koseme down to the rank and file knew this, and in fact the pre-offensive preparations were in full swing to determine the main general---- Farhad Pasha, a veteran of the European front for many years, and the courtiers considered him the right man.

In fact, although Farhad Pasha has fought an old battle, he has not won many records.

If he had been brilliant, the Turks would have fought Vienna long ago, and would have been relied upon because of his singing and weeping loyalty to Kosem Sultan, and his utter profuseness and flattery!

The court is based on loyalty!

The monarchs and ministers discussed the various troops to be sent, including which generals to use, and how much food to use, and for the selection of generals and responsible persons, the various viziers launched a fierce debate, tearing down each other, fighting for dry mouths, and finally decided on the candidates, and dispersed the court without incident.

When Koprud Pasha left the palace, someone stopped him from behind, and when he looked back, it was the sixth vizier, Asim Pasha, and the two viziers saluted each other and walked slowly out along the palace road.

With no one around, Asim Pasha whispered: "Koplu Pasha doesn't seem to be very optimistic about the main general for this attack on Kailuo?" ”

Suddenly, Koplulu Pasha was wary, he knew that Asim Pasha was the Empress Dowager Duheng Hatijie, and this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were really choked.

In Duchen Hattijie's view, her son's ascension to the throne should be ruled by his mother, but it was Kosem Sultan's grandmother who ruled on behalf of her grandson.

However, Kosem Sultan is strong, she has been in business for a long time, and her power is huge, Duheng Hatijie can only endure, and the six viziers in the court, only Asim Pasha is under her control, and the first four are all people from Kosem Sultan.

It's not monolithic, the four viziers are loyal to Kosem Sultan, but they are not divided into two factions, the second and fourth against the eldest and third.

This is the law of officialdom, the second child wants to further become the boss, the third child wants to get rid of the second child and wants to go further, and often joins forces with the boss, but when the third child becomes the second child, then his alliance with the boss disappears immediately, repeating the matter of the boss and the third boss dealing with him, the second child.

As for Kopluru Pasha, he is a capable and intelligent man.

He was very capable, he was a good manager of the political army, and it was wise that he would not confront Kosem Sultan, so he saved himself.

He's not on anyone's side, but he's playing a crucial role!

When the two viziers were arguing to the point of being evenly matched, what Koprul Pasha said was crucial, and he commented on the candidates of both sides without personal colors.

He doesn't give his opinion, but when asked by Kosem Sultan, his opinion feels justified.

In fact, the Grand Vizier Bashir Pasha was very jealous of Koprülu Pasha, and repeatedly spoke ill of him in front of Kosem Sultan and wanted to belittle him, but Kollulu Pasha was tactful and watertight, and the Grand Vizier could not achieve his goal.

He said solemnly: "The Chinese occupation of Cairo is by no means to burn our beards, but to cut off one of our arms!" ”

The metaphor of the beard and the arms made Kopluru Pasha laugh.

There is an allusion to this, it is in 1571 that the Red Haired Spanish Navy defeated the Turkish Navy at the Battle of Lepanto, but the Turkish Grand Vizier Sokuru Memet Pasha said to the Venetian envoy after the battle: "You have only slightly scorched my beard--- referring to the Ottoman naval fleet, and I have cut off your arms--- referring to the Turks taking Cyprus, and my beard can grow out, but you have no ability to grow another arm!" ”

Now that the choice of the general to attack Cairo is not trivial, and Asim Pasha saw that he did not approve of Fahad Pasha in the battle, Koprud Pasha was shocked, and secretly examined what he had made the other party see the flaw, and he said: "I very much agree with the decision made by Kosem Sultan!" ”

Knowing that this man was treacherous, Asim Pasha asked, "In the event of the defeat of Farhad Pasha and the fierce strength of the Chinese, the empire is only afraid of losing the whole of Africa, and Koprudupa will have to plan early!" ”

Koprud Pasha said quietly: "How should I plan? May the Lord teach me! ”

"If anything, what should the public do?" Asim Pasha's words shook Koprud Pasha's heart!

He pretended to be confused: "What will happen under the rule of Kosem Sultan?" ”

Asim Pasha smiled slightly, did not say anything in this regard, but said in the other direction: "I deeply admire the personal character and talent of Koplu Pasha, and I am ashamed of myself! With you, the empire will be able to deal with the invasion of strong enemies in the coming years, and the empire can't do without you, and you will preside over the government, I'm afraid it's much better than that guy! ”

"I'm ashamed!" Kopluru Pasha said humbly.

Approaching the palace gate, there was someone next to them, and the two stopped talking and left separately.

The words of Asim Pasha let Koprud Pasha know that the empire would soon be stormy, and it would be launched only after the defeat of Farhad Pasha!

The defeat of Farhad Pasha is likely to be a high probability event, and there will really be something in the future!

As for Asim Pasha saying that he admired Kopluru Pasha's skills, Koprülu Pasha understood what he meant, this was a gesture of goodwill, a bribe!

The situation of them getting together soon reached the ears of the Grand Vizier Bashir Pasha, and hearing that he didn't hear what they said, Bashir Pasha snorted coldly: "It will definitely not be a good thing!" ”

In his opinion, Kosem Sultan should have solved Duheng Hatijie and Kopluru Pasha a long time ago, but Kosem Sultan was worried about the impact and did not make a move, once something happened, then he, as Kosem Sultan's right-hand man, would not be able to escape the reckoning!

Although Bashir Pasha was stupid, he also knew the far-reaching consequences of the battle of Cairo, and he was ruthless, and the officials worked as hard as they could, so that they could not cause trouble!

All people must actively support the work of the army, and if there is anything that is unfavorable to the army, they will be severely investigated and never let go!

Everything is waiting for the outcome of the war!