The Ottoman Turkish Empire, which was once a powerful empire, spanned three countries in Asia, Europe and Africa, and single-handedly beat the whole of Europe to the ground. However, in modern times, with the rise of the industrial revolution in Europe, weapons and equipment have become more and more advanced. The Ottoman Turkish Empire gradually fell behind, and finally became the sick man of West Asia. Its territory has been shrinking in one war after another.

As the Sultan of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, Abdul. Mejid I always wanted to build the Ottoman Empire into a powerful state and restore it to its former glory.

However, in the eyes of the ministers, this seems to be a bit overwhelming. Not to mention that compared with the powerful Chinese Empire, even the Kingdom of Prussia could defeat the Ottoman Turkish Empire. If you want to compete for world hegemony, that is even more delusional. For the sake of self-interest, it is better not to have such unrealistic dreams. It's just that the ministers seem to have underestimated Abdul. The ambition of Mejid I.

"Your Majesty, I think it would be better for us not to be provoked by the Prussians!" Fouad. Pasha also said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The Prussians were uneasy and well-intentioned, and the infidels never wanted a powerful Ottoman Turkish empire to be entrenched at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa. We can't fall for them! "Hussein. Pasha also said.

It can be said that these important ministers of the Ottoman Turkish Empire all put forward anti-≈ opinions. This made Abdul. Mejid I's face became rather ugly. He did not expect that he was only thinking about the interests of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, but he was opposed by everyone.

"Are you all scared by the Chinese? Are you still the people of Allah? Ottoman Turkish Empire. It cannot be a vassal of the Chinese Empire, like a small country. We should fight for our own interests. I don't think the Chinese Empire will have a stalemate with us just because the negotiations are in Istanbul. After all. If we fall to the Kingdom of Prussia, it will be even worse for them! "Abdul. Mejid I was not a fool either. He knew that these ministers were afraid of offending the Chinese Empire, but he did not want to let go of this opportunity.

The ministers all looked at each other, although, they did not want to admit it. But this is the case, the Chinese Empire will only win over the Ottoman Turkish Empire, at least until the Kingdom of Prussia is defeated, they will not offend the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Otherwise. Once the Ottoman Turkish Empire fell to the Kingdom of Prussia, this undoubtedly strengthened the Kingdom of Prussia.

However, who can guarantee that after the Chinese Empire has consolidated its hegemony, they will not settle accounts in the future?

"Besides, when this negotiation is over, we will make peace with the Chinese Empire. When the time comes, our relationship will be even closer. The Chinese Empire will certainly not be unhappy with us because of these little things! "Abdul. Mejid I continued. He knew that the ministers would be resolutely against it. Even if he is the Sultan, he must take everyone's opinion into account. Finding a way to convince everyone is the best way.

Ali. Pasha nodded: "Your Majesty, in that case." Then let's have a good communication with the Chinese Empire! We must let the Chinese Empire know that we have no intention of confronting them! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty. We can't let the Chinese Empire misunderstand! "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha also said.

Although there is some displeasure in my heart. But Abdul. Mejid I nodded anyway. He had already made up his mind in his heart, and waited until this negotiation was over. We must find a way to replace these Pasha who are frightened by the Chinese. The Ottoman Empire needed warriors, not these frightened guys. Abdul. Mejid I believed. Although both the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia were powerful, far more powerful than the Ottoman Turkish Empire, the Ottoman Turkish Empire was not without opportunities if the opportunity was grasped.

At the end of August 1855, Hassan, the Ottoman Turkish ambassador to China, euphemistically proposed that post-war negotiations be held in Istanbul. Moreover, Hassan said that the reason why the Ottoman Turkish Empire made this request was purely to reduce trouble, and did not mean to confront the Chinese Empire. After all, it is much more convenient for the member countries of the Eurasian Military Alliance to go to Istanbul than for everyone to rush to the Chinese Empire. It would be beneficial for all countries to be able to start negotiations as soon as possible.

"Your Majesty, the Prussians are stirring up a wedge between us and the Ottoman Empire. If we reject the demands of the Ottoman Empire, the Ottoman Empire will surely eventually succumb. However, this would undoubtedly push the Ottoman Empire into the arms of the Prussians. Therefore, I think that we should promise the Ottoman Turkish Empire, which can be regarded as giving them face! Foreign Minister Wei Yuan said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The Ottoman Empire had become the third largest power after the war. And, their geographical location is very important. If the Ottoman Empire fell to the Kingdom of Prussia, then our ties with Europe would be completely severed! Prime Minister Lin Zihao also said. The current stalemate with the Ottoman Turkish Empire does not do the empire any good.

Long Yufei nodded, of course he knew that the sinister intentions of the Prussians this time happened to hit the fatal place of the empire. If the Ottoman Turks were to be enemies of the Empire, nothing else, as long as they blocked the Suez Canal. Then the connection between the empire and Europe will be severed. The Prussians, on the other hand, could take advantage of this opportunity to destroy the Empire's two important allies in Europe in one fell swoop, or even make the Empire lose its foothold in Europe. Even if the empire can defeat its opponents with great strength in the future and win the war. However, the empire will definitely pay a huge price for this. Therefore, it would be very uneconomical to tear up the face with the Ottoman Empire in order to compete for a place to hold negotiations.

"Well, then reply to the Ottoman Turkish Empire, which agreed to put the negotiations in Istanbul!" Long Yufei said.

"Your Majesty is wise!" Lin Zihao and Wei Yuan both hurriedly said.

"However, it is also a wake-up call. If the Ottoman Empire had fallen to the Kingdom of Prussia, what a threat it would have been to us. Both the Cabinet and the General Staff must be vigilant! Long Yufei said solemnly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Prime Minister Lin Zihao and Chief of the General Staff General Sun Hao both had stern expressions.

It was precisely because of this incident that the empire began to strengthen its control of the Suez Canal, and strengthened its military deployment in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. Even if the Ottoman Empire fell to the Kingdom of Prussia, it was important to ensure that the Empire's ties with Europe were not severed. Only in this way can the interests of the empire be fully guaranteed.

When the Chinese Empire compromised, this time the negotiations took place in Istanbul, there was no doubt. The kingdoms of Prussia, Belgium, and Spain all agreed. As for the defeated countries, they are simply not qualified to put forward their opinions.

Ottoman Turkish Empire Speed Abdul. Mejid I was overjoyed, believing that the status of the Ottoman Empire was recognized by the whole world, which further inflated his self-confidence.

The Kingdom of Prussia was also very excited. An Ottoman Turkish Empire with inflated ambitions would definitely pose a threat to the Chinese Empire. And this undoubtedly gave the Kingdom of Prussia a chance to develop.

In this negotiation, the victorious countries of the Asia-Europe military alliance and the defeated countries of the North Atlantic military alliance will send representatives to participate in the talks, and many neutral countries will also send representatives to participate in the talks, with the intention of taking a place in the new world system. As a result, this negotiation brought together heads of government and diplomats from all over the world, and it was called the Istanbul Peace Conference.

Istanbul is a historic city. One of the main reasons why Istanbul is famous all over the world is its blessed location. Between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, the westernmost point of the Asian continent, there is a vital "golden waterway", which separates Asia from the European continent, and the middle part of it is the Sea of Marmara, the southern end is called the Dardanelles Strait, and the northern end is called the Bosphorus (Istanbul) Strait, collectively known as the Black Sea Strait. This "golden waterway" is the choke point of the Black Sea to the outside world, and Istanbul is located at the southern end of the Bosphorus. From here, head north from the sea to the countries bordering the Black Sea; To the south, it is connected to the Mediterranean Sea, and from the sea, it can connect to the three continents of Europe, Asia and Africa; Standing on the heights of Istanbul and looking to the west, the European continent is close at hand; Although it is blocked by the Pamir Plateau to the east, merchants and merchants along the Silk Road continued to come and go for 2,000 years. This superior geographical location not only makes it an intercontinental transportation hub, but also a battleground for soldiers. Istanbul, the ancient capital of the ancient state, was founded in 668 B.C., on the site of the ancient Greek city-state - Byzantium, and later became the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire after war and reconstruction, and was renamed Constantinople in 330 A.D., also known as New Rome; It was not until the Ottoman Turks acquired the city in 1453 that it became known as Istanbul, and it has been the capital of the Turkish Empire ever since.

The convening of the Istanbul Peace Conference once again brought the historic city to life. After consultations among the countries of the Asia-Europe Military Alliance, the Istanbul Peace Conference will be officially convened on November 6, 1855! (To be continued......)

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