"They shouldn't budge at this time, think about it, what would I do if I were this prince?" Wells said to himself. "I will first clean up the disobedient Italy of the Allies, as well as France, and I will take advantage of the opportunity of Russia's war in the Far East to beat France hard, and even a war to solve all the problems of Europe is possible."www.biquge.info And then I would also instigate Austria-Hungary to act in the Balkans. ”

"Because the prince was the prospective son-in-law of Austria-Hungary, they and the Habsburgs were each other's most trusted foreign aid, both in blood and in practice. The strength of Austria-Hungary was good for him and good for Germany, and this time he did nothing. Wells said.

Before Wells could finish speaking, Fisher sensed that something was wrong! Because Wells just said "he didn't do anything" instead of "he didn't say anything!" "One word difference, the meaning has completely changed! If it's the latter, it's normal, after all, everyone talks about the scene when they meet, and there are too many times to say one thing and do another. But if it's the former, it's different, because Germany is really honest during this time!

Why is the Mediterranean Fleet one of the best fleets in the British Empire? Because there are a lot of snakes in the Mediterranean, the British Empire must make great efforts if it wants to shake the scene. They are the sword of the British Empire to the nations of the Mediterranean, the cornerstone of the crossroads of the world! Those who can serve here must at least give it to politicians! And both Fisher and his assistant Wells were watching the changes after the Germans came to the Mediterranean! What they see and think, will be the cornerstone of the Empire's future decisions!

"It's too early to be honest, the Italians have no bones, and a little threat might bring them to their knees, maybe the Italians were scared before the Germans acted. Things are not uncommon in France, and both France and Germany do not see the need to gamble on their national fortunes for the sake of the Portuguese colonies, and it is understandable that Germany is superior, France is inferior, and the submission of the French is understandable. ”

"But with Russia's attention turned to the Far East, and with all the growth of Austro-Hungarian power, why didn't they take the opportunity to take action against the Balkans? I didn't do anything openly and secretly, which can only show one thing! Fisher put down the teacup in his hand. They were warned by the Germans! It must be so! ”

"Wouldn't that be nice? It's enough for us to solve the problems on all fronts and then focus on Europe, and Prime Minister Solspoli agrees. Wells said with some curiosity.

"It's a threat, the Germans use all the cards in their hands to make a deal with us, a deal that doesn't go on the table, doesn't even leave a written record! But they are not afraid that we will go back. ”

"Why?"

"The Germans can support Russia and give Russia a warm water port. Thus breaking through our blockade. The choice of supporting the Boers could multiply the already terrible cost of our war several times, and it could encourage Austria-Hungary to make a move in the Balkans, and make the already exhausted British Empire even more exhausted. What the Germans did didn't do much effort, but it could cost us a lot, and if you were chancellor, would you regret it? Fisher asked rhetorically.

"Then the offer must be high, so high that we don't want to accept it right now. What will be the offer? Wells asked.

"I feel like it's going to be a 3B railway! That railway from Berlin to Byzantium to Baghdad! Fisher thought for a moment and said.

"This condition is a little too high....... It's too high....... Wells stammered as he wiped his cold sweat. The Germans would extend their reach into the Persian Gulf and gain access to the abundant fuel resources of the two river basins, as well as Turkish raw materials and markets. It is even possible to tie this decrepit enemy country to the tanks of the Germans! ”

"It's speculation, but we have to be prepared." Fisher was also unconfident when he spoke.

"Then if the Germans proposed the 3B railway at this time, then we would have agreed?" Wells asked.

"I don't know. It's not something we should do! Fisher said with some confusion.

And at this time, the prince was also thinking about his next move, and Fisher guessed a lot right, but he somewhat underestimated the appetite of the Germans, what is the use of a mere 3B railway? How could it be possible to change the sad situation of the Allies? For the prince, a relatively strong Turkey, which listens to the Germans, is the most suitable for Germany's needs!

Although at this time, only Asia Minor (the territory of present-day Turkey) remained, and later Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and other places. By the way, there is also Libya, whose military power is also insufficient in the face of the historical Balkan states. But it is undeniable that all kinds of materials produced in Turkey, as well as a large amount of cannon fodder, are what Germany needs the most! And its geographical location is even more indispensable.

Therefore, if you want to end the 1st front cleanly and consume the opponent as much as possible, then Turkey must be transformed according to the purpose of the Germans! The current Turkish Sultan Abdul. Hamid II was not a suitable partner, and although he agreed to the construction of the 3B railway in gratitude for Germany's support, and although he popularized basic education, reorganized the Ministry of Justice, and developed the railway industry and telecommunications, he could not assume the responsibility of being a more powerful ally. He can't guarantee domination over the country, and such rulers naturally need to be eliminated!

Historically, he was overthrown by the Young Turks, but such a party, which represented the interests of the bourgeoisie and the liberal landlords, was also not a reliable group, first of all, this group itself existed on various hills, and their ideals were perhaps noble - the complete equality of all people in Turkey, regardless of religion or ethnicity, and the territorial integrity of the Ottoman Empire, but alas, in the face of the surging national independence movements everywhere, This ideal quickly degenerated into the use of Great Ottomanism and military force to ensure the survival of the empire.

The Germans did not need to help Turkey return to its former glory, but at least on the surface, it was necessary to reduce internal friction, increase the cohesion of the faith, improve Turkey's industrial and national strength, and share more pressure for Germany, and in order to achieve this, the prince needed a good agent, this man was not the Sultan, nor the post-1913 Turkish Triumvirate, and certainly not Kemal, the future father of the Turkish state, because the latter is now only an 18-year-old young man studying in ......a military academy.

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