The Ottoman Turkish Empire is known as the third most powerful country in the world, after the Chinese Empire and the German Empire. In fact, the title of this third power is disputed. The Kingdom of Spain, a hardcore ally of the Chinese Empire, was actually not weak compared to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. It's just that the Kingdom of Spain had less territory and population than the Ottoman Turkish Empire. But if it were compared to industrial and military power, the Kingdom of Spain would not necessarily lose to the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

After the establishment of the Holy Alliance and the Peace Alliance, the situation in the world once again turned to antagonism. The confrontation between the two military alliances has once again raised tensions in the world. Even, the pace of war seems to be approaching day by day.

Due to its geographical location, the Ottoman Turkish Empire has mastered the main transportation route connecting the finale with Europe, and has been a place of war since ancient times. No matter which side the Ottoman Empire falls, it will play a big role. Therefore, both the Holy Alliance and the Peace Alliance tried their best to win over the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Unfortunately, the Ottoman Empire seems intent on remaining neutral and wants to wait until the situation becomes clear. However, judging by the contradictions between the Ottoman Turkish Empire and other countries, it is undoubtedly much more likely that they will join the Holy Alliance.

The Ottoman Turks were still obsessed with the Persian Gulf, which made it impossible to resolve the contradictions between them and the Chinese Empire. Conflicts and even wars will inevitably break out between the two countries over the Persian Gulf issue. Even the Ottoman Empire had been waiting for an opportunity for the Chinese Empire to be defeated in the war, in that case. They will have a chance to retake the Persian Gulf.

For the refusal of the Ottoman Turkish Empire to join the Peace Alliance, Emperor Long Yufei and a group of high-ranking military and political officials of the Empire. Very dissatisfied. Although, the Ottoman Turkish Empire joined the Peace Alliance. This will give the Alliance an advantage in future wars. However, even if the Ottoman Turkish Empire did not join the alliance, the alliance was confident of victory. So, in order to prevent the Ottoman Turkish Empire from joining the Holy Alliance, thus threatening the Empire. Long Yufei ordered to prepare for a new round of attacks on the Ottoman Turkish Empire to completely solve this trouble.

Of course, the Empire would not have taken matters into its own hands and would not even send Imperial * servicemen to launch an attack on the Ottoman Turkish Empire. After all. There is a high probability that this will lead to a full-scale war. The Holy Alliance will also take the opportunity to intervene. It would not be in the interests of the Empire for war to break out now.

"Your Majesty, according to the information we have received, the Ottoman Imperial Turkish Army now has a total of one million men, and if mobilized, they can arm two million troops. In the case of extreme mobilization, it is also possible to arm more troops. However, with the industrial strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, arming an army of two million was already their limit. Other than that. More than half of the Ottoman Turks' 1 million active army was deployed in the Ukrainian plains and the Balkans to suppress local revolts. Additional troops, partly deployed in the area around Istanbul. A number of troops have also been deployed in Libya, Tunisia and Algeria. The rest of the army was deployed in other areas. The navy of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, which now had a total of nine battleships. It includes four German-made 'Brandenburg-class' battleships and two 'Western Han-class' battleships. Three 'Qin-class' battleships. Also, before the end of the year. They will also serve two German-made 'Caesars. Frederick III class battleship. Overall, the military strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire was already very good. As long as it weren't for the Reich or the German Empire to fight against them, they would be undefeated! General Liu Zhongming, Chief of the General Staff, analyzed.

"Hmmm! I also don't want to do anything to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. However, they did not know how to raise their heads and refused to join the Empire's peace alliance. In this way, they are very likely to become enemies of the Empire. Therefore, for the sake of the interests of the empire, the empire can only strike first! Long Yufei nodded. The military strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire is indeed good, but if they try to confront the empire, the end will undoubtedly be very miserable. The Empire will never allow the threat to continue.

"Your Majesty, the MIA has been in contact with the Ukrainians, the Slavs of the Balkans, and the Greeks, Arabs, and the minority of North Africa, all of whom are rebelling against the rule of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. If the Empire can support them, the resistance will grow stronger. When the time comes, the Ottoman Turkish Empire will be in a mess! Marshal Luo Hongtao, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, said.

"Hmm. However, these revolts did not really shake the foundations of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. The point is that there has to be a war on a larger scale! Long Yufei said. Although, those peoples who were under the rule of the Ottoman Turkish Empire for hundreds of years rebelled against their rule. But, at least for now, the rule of the Ottoman Empire was still very solid. The main reason, of course, was that the Ottoman Turkish Empire had won the world war and had received a large number of benefits. By taking advantage of the war, the Ottoman Empire developed considerably both industrially and militarily. As a result, those rebel forces could not confront the Ottoman Turkish Empire at all, and many of them were wiped out.

"Your Majesty, under the rule of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, the only one who can confront the central government is Egypt! From Muhammad. Since Ali, Egypt has become a de facto independent country. It was only nominally part of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Moreover, Egypt now has a population of more than 7 million, and they have also conquered Sudan, and if you add the population of Sudan, Egypt can control the population of tens of millions. In addition, they have not weak military strength, in addition to the relatively weak navy, as long as the army has advanced equipment, it will not be weaker than the Ottoman Turkish Empire. If the Empire could support Egypt, they would have dared to rebel against the Ottoman Empire! Marshal Luo Hongtao continued. Egypt, a region under the jurisdiction of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, was actually rebellious for a long time. It was only because of the strength of the Ottoman Empire that they had to remain nominally subordinate to the Ottoman Empire.

"You can get in touch with the Egyptians. As long as they are willing to become allies of the empire in the Middle East, then we will support them to become an independent country, or even become the hegemon of the North African region! Long Yufei said. Even if Egypt became stronger, it would be nothing more than an inconspicuous little in the eyes of the empire. So, the empire preferred to support Egypt, make them strong, and divide the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Marshal Luo Hongtao nodded. With the approval of the Imperial Emperor Long Yufei, then the next plan can be continued. The empire could sell large quantities of weapons to Egypt and increase Egypt's military power. Thus achieving the goal of weakening the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

"Regarding the question of the navy of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, the empire also had to prepare in advance. Egypt's navy was almost a blank slate, and if the Ottoman Turks were to attack Egypt with their navy, they would not be able to resist it! Long Yufei said.

"Your Majesty, this is easy to solve. As long as war broke out, the Imperial Navy could join forces with the Spanish Navy to conduct exercises at the exit of the Suez Canal to protect the safety of the canal. As long as the Ottoman Turkish Empire was not kicked in the head by a donkey, they would not dare to do it! Marshal Wei Yong, Minister of the Navy, said. Of course, this is the obvious help to Egypt.

"In that case, wouldn't it be to push the Ottoman Turkish Empire over the Holy Alliance?" Foreign Minister Wei Yuan said.

"So what does it matter? After losing North Africa, the Ottoman Turks would have lost tens of millions of people and a lot of resources, and their strength had already been greatly reduced. Even if you join the Holy Alliance, your role is very limited! Marshal Sun Hao, Minister of War, said.

"Hmmm! However, if we can, we'd better weaken the Ottoman Empire even further! Long Yufei's gaze fell on the map hanging on the wall.

The center of the Ottoman Empire was in Asia Minor, and now the Ukrainian plain and the Balkans are added. As for North Africa and the Middle East, they are actually just barren land.

"The MIA contacted the Arabs and promised them that the empire would support them in secessing themselves from the Ottoman Turkish Empire and becoming an independent state. However, the Empire needs to be granted the privilege of mining mineral resources in the Arabian Peninsula! Long Yufei said. The only thing that can attract Long Yufei in the Arabian Peninsula is oil and gas resources. Although the Persian Gulf is already under the control of the empire, there are still many oil fields on the Arabian Peninsula.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Marshal Luo Hongtao nodded. Although the Arabian Peninsula is a barren land full of yellow sand, since Long Yufei has a request, it is obvious that there are also a lot of mineral resources buried under these deserts. The biggest possibility is oil. Although the empire has a lot of oil now, who will have more oil resources?

"Also, let the Kingdom of Afghanistan be ready. They could join the war as privates, and if they could win, they could gain access to the southern Caucasus Mountains and the eastern part of the Asia Minor Peninsula. Further weaken the Ottoman Empire! Long Yufei said. Egypt alone was not enough to defeat the Ottoman Turkish Empire, but if you add an Afghan kingdom, it may not be the same. (To be continued......)

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