The arrival of the Chinese delegation and the Chinese Navy caused a huge sensation throughout Istanbul. The ordinary people of the Ottoman Turkish Empire only expressed fear and envy for the powerful Chinese navy. The top brass of the Ottoman Turkish Empire inevitably had other ideas. In particular, the Sultan of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, Abdul. Mejid I, even more so.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the Chinese drove their powerful navy directly to Istanbul, which is a provocation and a deterrent to the Ottoman Turkish Empire! The Ottoman Empire could never tolerate such a thing. I hope that in the near future, the Ottoman Empire will also be able to have a strong navy! "Abdul. Mejid I looked at the ministers and made his own request.

"Your Majesty, the reason why the Chinese sent their navy to Istanbul is probably to deter us, so that they can get what they want at the peace conference. In addition, this is also a response to our competition with them for the venue of the peace conference. "Ali. Pasha said.

"But, Your Majesty. It is not so easy to build a strong navy. With the industry of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, it was simply impossible for us to build such a powerful battleship on our own, we could only buy it from outside. And those who have the ability to sell our warships are no other countries than the Chinese Empire. "Ali. Pasha continued.

"Now, we are still allies of the Chinese Empire, and if we buy warships from them, will they refuse us?" Abdul. Said Mejid I. Of course, he knew that if the Ottoman Turkish Empire wanted to buy warships, it could only turn to the Chinese Empire.

"But your majesty. We don't have enough money to support a strong navy. The Navy not only buys warships, but also maintains them. Then you have to train. And this requires a lot of money. In the midst of this war. The Ottoman Turkish Empire has been depleted, and we simply don't have the extra money to buy warships! "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha also said. Although the Ottoman Turks gained a lot in this war, they also gave a lot. The debt-indebted finances, and the huge number of casualties, were the price paid by the Ottoman Empire for this war. However, compared to what they get, what they pay is somewhat insignificant.

"I know there's a lot of financial pressure right now. But. This could not be a reason to hinder the Ottoman Empire from becoming a naval power. At this peace conference, we can get a large amount of reparations, and as long as a part of these war reparations is used to develop the navy, it will be enough. In addition, we have the whole of the Balkans and the whole of Ukraine, and the national power of the Ottoman Turkish Empire will be further increased, as long as we can get benefits from these regions, it will be enough to support the development of the navy! "Abdul. Mejid I was determined to develop the navy. The arrival of the Chinese Navy today. He was greatly stimulated.

"Your Majesty, even if we have the heart to buy a warship. But will the Chinese sell it to us? "Ali. Pasha asked, a little worried.

Abdul. Hearing this, Mejid I couldn't help but be stunned, this situation. But it's entirely possible! After all, the Ottoman Empire was not buying goods like porcelain and silk, but huge battleships! It's a symbol of strength at sea. Will the Chinese Empire sell such warships to the Ottoman Turkish Empire? It's very difficult to think about. This is not something that can be bought with money, and it requires the consent of the Chinese Empire. Otherwise. Even if you have money, you can't buy it.

"Mustafa. Lester. Pasha, you have a good contact with the Chinese. In order to develop our navy, we must buy advanced warships from the Chinese Empire! "Abdul. Mejid I's face was a little gloomy. He knew that as long as the Ottoman Turkish Empire was willing to pay a certain price, the Chinese Empire would definitely not refuse.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Mustafa. Lester. Pasha nodded.

That night, the Imperial Chinese Embassy in the Ottoman Turkish Empire was brightly lit, and the arrival of the Chinese delegation made the staff of the Imperial Embassy in the Ottoman Turkish Empire both excited and busy. As a hardcore ally of the empire, the head of the delegation of the Kingdom of Belgium, which arrived in Istanbul first, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, Charles. Rozhille and the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, Henri Brown. Morality. Bruquel, the delegation of the Kingdom of Spain to the Prime Minister of Spain, the Duke of Valencia and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain, José. Morality. Salamanca was visited that evening.

The crown prince cordially received them, as the two most important allies of the empire in Europe, the empire naturally needed to win over these two countries. Especially after the Kingdom of Prussia increasingly became a threat to the Empire, which needed the support of these two allies.

"Ladies and gentlemen, thanks to everyone's efforts, this war is finally over, and we have won the final victory. Then, at this peace conference, it is time for us to reap the benefits. The Chinese Empire will support the legitimate interests of the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium at the Peace Conference! Crown Prince Longhua took the lead in expressing his position.

"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince, the Kingdom of Belgium will be in line with the Chinese Empire at this peace conference!" Belgian Prime Minister Charles. Rozhye said immediately. As a small European country, although the Kingdom of Belgium won this war, its own losses were also very large. Without the support of the Chinese Empire, they would not have been able to obtain those benefits at all. What's more, the Kingdom of Belgium and the Chinese Empire have formed an in-laws, and the princess of the Kingdom of Belgium has become the side concubine of the crown prince of the Chinese Empire, and the relationship between the two countries has become even closer. Under such circumstances, the Kingdom of Belgium must of course hold on tightly to the thick legs of the Chinese Empire.

"The Kingdom of Spain will also be in line with the Chinese Empire. The friendship between our two countries has stood the test of time! Spanish Prime Minister Duke Valencia also said. Originally, the Kingdom of Spain was merely the spokesperson of the Chinese Empire in Europe. But now, with the support of the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Spain has been revived. In fact, many people in the Kingdom of Spain believe that the Kingdom of Spain has become a powerful country in the Asia-Europe military alliance, second only to the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia.

Although the strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire was not weak, the maritime strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire was almost equal to a blank slate. With great maritime power, the navy of the Kingdom of Spain could even blockade the Ottoman Turkish Empire. In terms of the army, the Spanish Army, which was equipped with the standard equipment of the Imperial Chinese Army, has also greatly improved its combat power through the tempering of the Guò War, and it is not a problem to defeat the army of the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

Of course, the Ottoman Turkish Empire would never have recognized this conclusion of the Kingdom of Spain.

"Hmmm! Then, at this peace conference, we will have to watch and help each other. Only in this way can our interests be guaranteed! Crown Prince Longhua's face was full of smiles.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I wonder what your views are on the post-war international situation?" Imperial Prime Minister Lin Zihao asked.

The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Spain, as well as the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, could not help but frown. They are all speculating about the meaning of Lin Zihao's words. They are not fools either, and naturally know that the contradictions between the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia seem to have intensified. Although the strength of the Kingdom of Prussia is greatly inferior to that of the Chinese Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia is close at hand, while the Chinese Empire is far away. The Kingdom of Prussia posed a great threat to both of them.

"Your Excellency, the rise of the Kingdom of Prussia is already unstoppable. It is foreseeable that soon a powerful German empire will appear in Europe. When the time comes, all of Europe will be in his shadow! "The Spanish Prime Minister, the Duke of Valencia, was a little helpless.

"Yes, the Kingdom of Prussia is too strong. They have completely unified Germany, and their territory has expanded a lot, and they have become the well-deserved hegemon of Europe! "The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium, Charles Murphy. Rozhye also said. The Kingdom of Belgium now borders the Kingdom of Prussia, and the pressure is naturally greater. If the Kingdom of Prussia were to act against the Kingdom of Belgium, then the Kingdom of Belgium would not be able to resist it at all. As a result, there are already calls in the Kingdom of Belgium for a change in the Kingdom's diplomatic position. Even if it does not fall to the Kingdom of Prussia, it must remain neutral in the confrontation between the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia.

However, if the Kingdom of Belgium really chooses this way, then neither the Chinese Empire nor the Kingdom of Prussia will let go of the Kingdom of Belgium.

"Hmmm! For the Empire, the rise of the Kingdom of Prussia was not a good thing. If the Prussians had been at peace, the world would have been at peace. But if the Prussians were restless, the Reich would have had to suppress them! Lin Zihao continued.

Duke of Valencia and Charles. There was a wry smile on the faces of Rozhye and the others. Will the Prussians be at peace? That's impossible. Therefore, the confrontation between the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia is inevitable!

"In order to ensure the interests of the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium, the Empire hopes that the two countries will increase their military investment and strengthen your military strength to meet the challenges that may arise in the future!" Lin Zihao continued. (To be continued......)

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