Chapter 1393: Regret (Asking for a Monthly Pass)
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Afghanistan Ahmed. De Snow, Egypt's representative Azam, and Najd Crown Prince Fasir all widened their eyes with disbelief on their faces. After listening to Wei Yuan's opinion, the three of them were stunned, and even their breathing was a little short. Originally, they thought that the conditions they proposed were not low. However, compared to the conditions proposed by Wei Yuan, it is nothing at all! In doing so, the Chinese Empire almost completely turned the Ottoman Turkish Empire into a European country!
If the Ottoman Turks finally agreed to these conditions, they would lose all of their Asian territories except for those in the western part of the peninsula of Asia Minor. In fact, the center of what is now the rule of the Ottoman Turkish Empire would have been the western part of Asia Minor, as well as the Balkan Peninsula and the Ukrainian plain in Europe. As for the other Asian territories and African colonies, in the minds of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, they were simply barren lands. Far less important than the fertile European territories.
Of course, if you look at it in a strategic sense, these Asian territories are no less important. It is located at the intersection of Asia, Europe and Africa, which is equivalent to a crossroads. The Ottoman Turks occupied the area, which allowed them to expand into three continents: Asia, Europe and Africa. If these territories were lost, the Ottoman Empire's eastward advance would undoubtedly be blocked!
The Chinese Empire's goal this time was precisely to turn the Ottoman Turkish Empire into a purely European state in one fell swoop. In this case, the Ottoman Empire was much less of a threat to the Chinese Empire.
"Your Excellency the Foreign Minister, would the Ottoman Empire really agree to such conditions?" The representative of Egypt, Azam, asked with some uncertainty. He always had difficulty believing that the Ottoman Turkish Empire would agree to such harsh conditions.
"Of course. It's very difficult! However, as long as you work hard. It's not impossible. During the peace talks, the offensive against the Ottoman Turkish Empire could not be stopped. I hope for the armies of your three countries. Continue to storm the Ottoman Turkish army, preferably in one fell swoop Suliman, who was retreating north. The hundreds of thousands of troops of the Ottoman Turkish Empire led by the Pasha were annihilated in one fell swoop. In this case, the Ottoman Empire will lose the capital to bargain with you. Wei Yuan said. There was only one way to get the Ottoman Empire to agree to these conditions, and that was to fight, until they were served. Now the Ottoman Turkish Empire has lost almost a million troops. The hundreds of thousands of troops led by the Pasha were already the last mobile troops of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Even if the Ottoman Empire has now begun large-scale conscription again, the newly recruited army, if not trained for a long time. It is almost impossible to send them to battle. Once Suliman. The army led by the Pasha was wiped out, and then it seemed that the Ottoman Turkish Empire was not far from its end. At that time, even if the kingdoms of Afghanistan, Egypt, and Najd demanded harsh demands, the Ottoman Turkish Empire had no other way but to accept them.
"Whatever the Chinese Empire says, we will do! This time, we must knock the Ottoman Turkish Empire down! "Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Afghanistan. De Snow said excitedly. If the Ottoman Turkish Empire turned into a European country. So, will their sultan still be able to remain the caliphate of the Islamic world? This is obviously impossible. Perhaps, the caliph will be immediately replaced by Akbar Khan. And the Kingdom of Afghanistan will also become the strongest state in the Islamic world.
"Yes, we obey the orders of the Chinese Empire!" Crown Prince Azam and Crown Prince El Fasier also said. For the sake of great good. They certainly wouldn't oppose the building of the Chinese Empire. After all, if it succeeds, this is for their three countries. There are countless benefits.
"Well, since you all have no opinion. Then send a telegram to your king after the meeting. Get them ready to go on the offensive! In the midst of this war. You must know that the worse you defeat the Ottoman Empire in this war, the greater the benefits you will gain! Wei Yuan said.
Several people nodded again and again, a large area of territory, a large amount of war reparations seemed to have beckoned to them again!
"With regard to the distribution of these territories and war reparations, the Empire planned it this way. The Kingdom of Afghanistan got the territory of the eastern part of the peninsula of Asia Minor and the southern part of the Caucasus Mountains. The Kingdom of Egypt received territory on the entire eastern shore of the Mediterranean, stretching from Palestine to the peninsula of Asia Minor. The remaining territory belongs to the Kingdom of Najd. As for the war reparations, the total amount was 300 million Chinese dollars. The Kingdom of Afghanistan received 150 million Chinese dollars, the Kingdom of Egypt received 100 million Chinese dollars, and the Kingdom of Najd received 50 million Chinese dollars. If you have no objections, then follow this plan and negotiate with the Ottoman Empire! Wei Yuan briefly said the distribution plan. If the three countries are allowed to distribute it by themselves, there will certainly be great differences due to the issue of interests. In this case, the seeds of discord between the three countries will be sown. However, the contradictions between the countries of the Middle East were conducive to the maintenance of the rule of the Chinese Empire in this region. However, until the Holy Alliance is defeated, the Chinese Empire does not want chaos in the Middle East.
The representatives of the three countries shook their heads again and again, indicating that they had no objections. In fact, it's a lot more than they expected. After obtaining these benefits, their national power will grow by leaps and bounds. Of course, this would also lead to a mortal enmity between them and the Ottoman Empire. The next war will probably be a never-ending war. However, for the sake of immediate benefits, no one cares about this.
As for the distribution scheme of the Chinese Empire, they were satisfied in principle. Of course, even if he was dissatisfied, he would not come out in front of Wei Yuan. The distribution of these benefits has not yet become a reality, and will not become a reality until the Ottoman Turkish Empire agrees. In the coming period, the three of them will need to work together to fight against the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
Immediately after the meeting, the delegates of the three countries sent a telegram to the country. King Akbar Khan of Afghanistan, Pasha Ismail of Egypt, and King Faisal of the Kingdom of Najd were all very satisfied after receiving the terms to be submitted to the Ottoman Turkish Empire and the distribution plan sent back by the delegates, which was beyond their imagination and expectations. Although it was not easy to get the Ottoman Turks to agree to such conditions, they were willing to work hard to achieve them. As a result, the armies of various countries, which had just completed a short rest, once again launched an attack on the army of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Suliman. If Pasha wanted to lead hundreds of thousands of Ottoman Imperial Turkish troops back home, it would be almost impossible.
Mustafa, the representative of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Lester. Pasha and the representative of the German Empire, Albrech. Feng. By the time Count Ron arrived in Limassol, it was already October 10th. Albrech. Feng. Upon his arrival in Istanbul, Count Ron did not immediately set out for the island of Cyprus, but met with Sultan Abdul of the Ottoman Empire. Mejid I. He expressed to him the support of the German Empire for the Ottoman Empire, and assured that the German Empire would fully support the Ottoman Empire and protect the interests of the Ottoman Empire as much as possible during the meeting.
The statement of the German Empire made Abdul. Mejid I was very satisfied. Because of the continuous defeat of the army, he has lost the confidence to defeat the enemy on the battlefield. The only thing that could be done now was to negotiate peace to ensure the interests of the Ottoman Empire. However, the greed of the Chinese Empire made him very worried. Now with the help of the German Empire, it is undoubtedly much more advantageous.
Mustafa. Lester. Pasha and Abdul. Mejid I arrived in Limassol aboard the battleship 'Sultan Xià' of the Ottoman Turkish Navy. This battleship was ordered by the Ottoman Turkish Empire to the German Empire two 'Caesar. One of the Frederick III-class battleships, which was delivered to the Ottoman Imperial Turkish Navy just last month. This became a powerful weapon for the Ottoman Turkish Empire to show off its military strength in the Six-Party Talks.
On the bridge of the battleship 'Sultan Xià', Mustafa . Lester. Pasha and Albrech. Feng. Count Ron stood side by side, facing the sea breeze, looking at Limassol as it got closer and closer.
"Your Excellency Pasha, it now appears that the Ottoman Turkish Empire's promise to sell the island of Cyprus to the Chinese Empire was a complete mistake. The Chinese will use this island to pose a serious threat to the Ottoman Turkish Empire! "Albrech. Feng. Earl Ron said.
"Hmmm! This is indeed a mistake. However, it is too late to regret it now. The Chinese refused us to buy back this island! "Mustafa. Lester. A trace of sadness flashed in Pasha's eyes. The island, which they thought was of little interest, had now become a sharp knife against the soft belly of the Ottoman Empire.
"The Ottoman Turkish Empire needs to be prepared, and according to the intelligence we have received, the Chinese have deployed aircraft and submarines on the island. That kind of plane is much more powerful than the aircraft of the German Empire, which can fly hundreds of kilometers and directly attack Istanbul! "Albrech. Feng. Earl Ron said.
Mustafa. Lester. Pasha was shocked. (To be continued......)
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