After leaving the General Staff, Wu Haoxuan returned to the palace by car. Along the way, he pondered how to solve the problems of the Kingdom of Iran. After all, if the Kingdom of Iran did not agree to take advantage of the route, the 7th Army and the 13th Army of the Imperial Army, a total of 300,000 people, would not have been able to fly over.

The current Kingdom of Iran belongs to the reign of the Qajar dynasty. This dynasty ruled Iran from 1779 onwards. It's just that the reign of this dynasty has not been smooth. There was opposition from the reformers and invasion from the foreign powers.

Russia has always wanted to gain an outlet to the sea in the direction of the Indian Ocean. Therefore, from Central Asia and the Caucasus to the south, an invasion of Iran has become a necessary route. The weak kingdom of Iran is not an opponent of Russia at all, and the two sides can be said to be not a heavyweight opponent at all. If Britain had not been containing Russia, perhaps the Kingdom of Iran would have been destroyed by Russia long ago.

Even this led to the phenomenon of Russia controlling the northern part of the Kingdom of Iran and Britain controlling the southern part of the Kingdom of Iran. Instead, the Qajar dynasty was able to control only the capital Tehran and the lands in the center of the kingdom. This has to be said to be the sorrow of the Qajar dynasty.

However, what makes the Qajar dynasty even more sad is still to come. After the October Revolution in Russia, Tsarist Russia collapsed rapidly. Its sphere of influence in Iran is no longer secure. However, the British, who had managed to win the First World War, intensified their efforts and took control of the Kingdom of Iran in one fell swoop.

On August 9, 4617 (19) of the Yellow Emperor Era, Britain forced the Kingdom of Iran to sign the Anglo-Iranian Agreement, which stipulated that Britain enjoyed full control over the military, finance, customs and other aspects, and turned Iran into a protectorate. The brutality of the British made the Iranians very angry. However, the gap in power between Iran and Britain is too great. Even if they are against the British. There is no way.

After the Kingdom of Iran became a British protectorate, it was undoubtedly easy to prevent the Chinese* army from passing through Iran.

After returning to the palace, Wu Haoxuan summoned Foreign Minister Tang Shaoyi to inquire about the progress of the passage through Iran.

"Your Majesty, our representative in Iran. It has repeatedly asked for the passage of the road, and has promised that the army will only pass through Iran and will never stop in Iran. However, none of the Shah of Iran agreed to our request. Tang Shaoyi said.

Wu Haoxuan's brows couldn't help frowning tightly, this war against Soviet Russia was extremely important to the empire, and he would not allow the slightest difference. If the war does not achieve the desired results because of the Iranians' non-cooperation. Then he would never agree to it.

"The Iranians ate the bear's heart and the leopard's guts? Aren't they afraid of the empire's 300,000 troops, directly targeting them and destroying them? Wu Haoxuan said angrily. With the combat power of the two elite armies of the Imperial Army, it would be too easy to destroy Iran. Today's Iran, with a population of only about 10 million, is almost a blank slate, and its military strength is extremely weak. If the Imperial Army sent 300,000 troops. It was enough to flatten the whole of Iran.

"Your Majesty, the Kingdom of Iran is now a protectorate of the British. Albeit. Many Iranians are reluctant to admit it. However, it does give the Iranians a protection. If we attack Iran, I'm afraid we will have to be prepared to tear our faces with the British. Tang Shaoyi said.

"In addition, according to the information we have received, the reason why the Iranians are so tough is entirely because of the instructions of the British. Otherwise. With a few of them, they would not dare to oppose the empire like this. Tang Shaoyi continued.

Wu Haoxuan nodded, of course he knew that the British were behind this. Although, there is no evidence of this in their hands. But. There are many things in the world that don't need evidence.

"Contact our envoy and tell him that an ultimatum was given to the British. Our patience is limited, and if they don't give us a positive answer within three days, then don't blame us for other means. Wu Haoxuan said.

Tang Shaoyi couldn't help but feel nervous, in this case, I am afraid that the relationship between the empire and the British will immediately move towards serious confrontation, and even a fierce conflict will break out. After all, if China were to do something against the Kingdom of Iran, it would be tantamount to a slap in the face to the British!

"Your Majesty, if they still insist, do we really want to do it?" Tang Shaoyi asked.

"If the Iranians do not agree, then the imperial army forcibly borrows it. As long as the Iranians dare to stop us, or attack. Then, our attack will begin. Even the British, behind the Iranians, did not dare to take risks at this time. Don't forget, they've just been through a world war. The wounds of war have not yet healed. Wu Haoxuan said firmly.

Tang Shaoyi nodded, knowing what to do.

"In addition, if you have a question about Xiangjiang, let the British reply to us earlier. It's been a year and a half. Wu Haoxuan said.

At the beginning, the Chinese Empire joined the Entente to fight, but there was an agreement with the British. After the end of the World War, the British promised to return Xiangjiang to China. However, a year and a half after the end of the world war, the British have been dragging it out again and again. Obviously, after the world war was over and the British were victorious, they wanted to turn their backs and reneg on their promises.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Tang Shaoyi was also very annoyed by this matter. He was originally responsible for this matter. The British repeatedly procrastinated, which made him very dissatisfied.

Tehran, the capital of the Kingdom of Iran, is also the largest city in Iran. It's just that it's no longer the Iranians who rule the country. It's the British. Iran has become a British protectorate.

In front of the Iranian royal palace, a brand-new car stopped at the door. In Iran, a poor and backward country, cars, especially those with beautiful shapes, are a rarity. Even the Iranian royal family has nothing more than a few expensive cars imported from Europe, but the performance is poor.

The door opened, and a young man in a black suit stepped out of the car, his face grim, as if someone owed him a large sum of money and did not pay it back. This young man was Tian Jun, the imperial representative in the Kingdom of Iran, a young man who was only twenty-seven years old and hoped to one day become an outstanding diplomat.

"On behalf of Your Excellency, His Majesty the King is already waiting for you." In front of the palace gate, a palace attendant was already waiting here.

Although Tian Jun is probably the last person Shah of Iran wants to see in recent times, he has to do it. Otherwise, the thunderous wrath of the Chinese Empire is simply not something that the small kingdom of Iran can afford.

"Hmm!" Tian Jun nodded, and then followed the attendant into the palace.

The Kingdom of Iran, built magnificently. Although, many places are beautifully decorated with gold, silver and even precious stones. However, from this, it also reveals an atmosphere of extravagance and decadence.

"This kingdom is rotten from the roots. No wonder it became a protectorate of the British. Thankfully, the empire has emerged from its sinking and is forging ahead, becoming one of the world's top powers. Tian Jun thought secretly as he walked.

In the main hall of the palace, the King of Iran, Ahmad Shah, sits on the throne. It's just that his face is not good-looking. The British on one side and the Chinese on the other are not something he can afford to offend. Sandwiched him in the middle, it makes it very difficult for him to do.

"Damn the British, damn the Chinese, they know how to bully a small country like ours. It's clearly a big power game, what's the matter with a small country like us? Ahmad Shah couldn't help but curse. If he could, he would have liked to ignore neither Britain nor China. It's a pity that the power of the Kingdom of Iran is too weak. Neither Britain nor China can grind the Kingdom of Iran into powder.

"Your Majesty, the representative of the Chinese Empire is here." The waiter came first to say goodbye.

"Well, please." Ahmad Shah nodded. At the same time, the anger on his face had disappeared cleanly, replaced by a smiling face.

Although, Ahmad Shah is only twenty-two years old this year, and he is a young monarch at all. However, he is not impulsive, but rather sophisticated. He knew that the British were now very powerful in the Kingdom of Iran, and many high-ranking officials were controlled by the British. If he, the king, did not want to die unexpectedly, he had to endure it.

"See His Majesty the King." After Tian Jun saw Ahmad Shah, he bowed slightly, which can be regarded as a salute.

"On behalf of Your Excellency, you will be excused." Ahmad Shah did not show the slightest displeasure on his face, as if he had long been accustomed to it.

"Your Majesty, I have come this time, there is nothing else, there is only one purpose, that is, the empire has asked to pass through Iran, what is His Majesty the King thinking about?" Tian Jun asked straight to the point.

"This, this. This issue is now under discussion in the Parliament and the Cabinet, Your Excellency. It's just that the controversy is too great to give a result. So, on behalf of Your Excellency, I would like to ask you to wait a little longer. I will inform you as soon as the results are available. Ahmad Shah said.

Ahmad Shah is clearly trying to use procrastination. There is no way, who said that the Kingdom of Iran is too weak to offend the Chinese Empire head-on? Otherwise, the consequences are very serious.

"Your Majesty, I remember that I made this request on behalf of the Empire a week ago. Could it be that you are perfunctory to me and the empire? Your Majesty, you should know what the consequences of this will be. Tian Jun said coldly. (To be continued.) )

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