Chapter 1218: The Sultan's Ambitions
"Damn the Chinese, they actually dare to reprimand us, they are so rude! Could it be that they thought that they had become the world hegemon and could blame the Kingdom of Prussia? "William I was furious. In the report sent back by Klaus, the ambassador of the Kingdom of Prussia to China, Wei Yuan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese Empire, summoned him, and then sent all the accusations against the Kingdom of Prussia back to China. When William I read the telegram, he immediately fell into a frenzy of reading.
"Your Majesty, now it seems that the attitude of the Chinese Empire is very resolute. The Kingdom of Prussia did not yet have the strength to be hostile to the Chinese Empire. Therefore, I propose that this time we still compromise it! "Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck said. Originally, he just wanted to use this time to fight for the place of negotiation to declare the strength of the Kingdom of Prussia. But I didn't expect that the reaction of the Chinese Empire would be so fierce.
Although the Kingdom of Prussia became the world's top power with the help of this war, there was still a big gap compared with the Chinese Empire, which had already achieved hegemony. After all, the Chinese Empire, whether it is territory, population, or industrial strength, is not comparable to the current Kingdom of Prussia. Forbearance has become the best choice for the Kingdom of Prussia.
William I nodded, though he was very unwilling. But, he knew, there was no other way. This is that the country's strength is too weak! If the Kingdom of Prussia had a strength that was not inferior to that of the Chinese Empire, would the Chinese Empire dare to treat the Kingdom of Prussia like this? However, William I believed that it would not be long before that. The Kingdom of Prussia would then have the strength to challenge the Chinese Empire.
Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck seemed to know what Wilhelm I was thinking, so he continued: "Your Majesty. In this negotiation, we want to secure the interests of the Kingdom of Prussia. We are to try to build a strong German empire. A powerful empire that encompassed all of Germany, as well as the northern part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, northeastern France, the entire coast of Poland and the Baltic Sea, and western Russia. If we succeed, we will build a powerful empire with a population of more than 100 million and industrial strength comparable to that of the Chinese Empire. In this case, the Chinese Empire will not dare to treat us like this again! ā
Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck's Great Empire was the Great German Empire in the minds of Wilhelm I and other ministers of the Kingdom of Prussia. This empire would include all of Central Europe, part of Western Europe and part of Eastern Europe. The total area will be more than three million square kilometers. And the total population will be between 100 million and 150 million. The overall industrial strength, even if slightly inferior to the Chinese Empire, is very limited. Such a powerful empire, once established, can become the world's top power, and even have the strength to challenge the Chinese Empire.
William I and Otto. Feng. Chancellor Bismarck was convinced that even the Chinese Empire would not be able to prevent the creation of the mighty German Empire. After all, these areas were already occupied by the troops of the Kingdom of Prussia, unless it was to wage war. Otherwise, the Chinese Empire would have to watch the powerful German Empire come into being. And the world war has just ended, and the Chinese Empire will certainly not start a new war immediately. Although the Chinese Empire was strong, but. After fighting a world war, the Chinese Empire also needed to recuperate.
"Yes, gentlemen. We are now compromising with the Chinese Empire for the sake of our future. Future. We will not compromise with the Chinese Empire again! William I said firmly.
"Majesty, I think. Even if the negotiations cannot be held in Berlin. However, it cannot be placed in Huaxia City. We, there are other options! "Frederick. Crown Prince William said. He knew that in the face of strong pressure from the Chinese Empire, it would be unrealistic to insist on Berlin as the venue for negotiations.
"Oh? Do you have a better option? Wilhelm I asked. After all, in the entire Asia-Europe military alliance, except for the Kingdom of Prussia, several other countries have agreed to place the negotiation site in Huaxia City.
"Your Majesty, we can propose to build yƬ and place the negotiation site in Istanbul. I think the Turks would have agreed. "Frederick. Crown Prince William said with a smile. Anyway, in his opinion, even if the Kingdom of Prussia succeeded in grabbing the negotiation venue, it would definitely not be able to cheapen the Chinese Empire. The Kingdom of Belgium and Spain were hardcore allies of the Chinese Empire, so the only option was Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Although, the Ottoman Turkish Empire also expressed its willingness to support the Chinese Empire in holding post-war negotiations. However, if the venue for negotiations could be placed in Istanbul, the Turks would certainly not refuse.
"Haha! Your Highness, that's a great idea! "Foreign Secretary Albrech. Feng. Ron immediately laughed.
"Yes, Istanbul is definitely a better choice!" Otto. Feng. Prime Minister Bismarck also said.
William I also nodded his head and looked at Frederick. Crown Prince William's eyes were full of praise. Crown Prince William was very proud.
"Your Majesty, we can immediately mention yƬ and put the negotiations in Istanbul. The Ottoman Empire was second only to the Chinese Empire and our great powers. And the speed of the Ottoman Turkish Empire Abdul. Mejid I, also an ambitious monarch. He certainly won't let go of this opportunity. If the Chinese Empire did not want to offend the Ottoman Turkish Empire, they would certainly have chosen to compromise. In this way, the prestige of the Chinese Empire will be affected, and our purpose will be achieved! "Albrech. Feng. Ron said.
More importantly, it could further stimulate the ambitions of the Ottoman Empire and improve relations between the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Empire. It would have been great if the relationship between the Chinese Empire and the Ottoman Turkish Empire had been brought to good terms. It can be said that this is completely killing three birds with one stone!
Sure enough, the Kingdom of Prussia then proposed that Istanbul would be more suitable for this negotiation than Huaxia, the capital of the Chinese Empire. After all, the Ottoman Turkish Empire, located in Western Asia, was halfway between the Chinese Empire and Europe, and geographically it was a good time to hold this negotiation. In addition, the Ottoman Turkish Empire, as a world power, was fully capable of holding this negotiation. Istanbul is a world-famous city with picturesque scenery.
The Kingdom of Prussia cited a number of favourable factors in favour of the holding of negotiations in Istanbul. This suddenly changed the situation. Originally, the Ottoman Turkish Empire, which supported negotiations in Huaxia, the capital of the Chinese Empire, was in a state of flux.
After winning this world war, the power of the Ottoman Turkish Empire swelled rapidly. After the defeat of the old powers, the Ottoman Turkish Empire has become the third most powerful country in the world after the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia. In particular, the demise of the old enemy Russia made the Ottoman Turkish Empire speed Abdul. Mejid I's prestige in the country rose to its peak. And this also makes Abdul. Mejid I's ambitions swelled further.
"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think about the Kingdom of Prussia?" Abdul. Mejid I's eyes were full of excitement. If the negotiations can be held in Istanbul, it will undoubtedly demonstrate the strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. This was of great benefit to the restoration of the prestige of the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
And Abdul. Mejid I, apparently, was also moved. His goal was to restore the mighty Ottoman Turkish Empire to its former glory. Defeating old enemies in a world war and leading the empire to strength is just the first step. Next, the whole world had to recognize the strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. If this peace talks can be held in Istanbul, it will undoubtedly demonstrate the strength of Ossmont.
The ministers of the Ottoman Turkish Empire did not have excited expressions on their faces, but their faces were solemn and solemn.
"What's wrong? Aren't you all in favor of holding negotiations in Istanbul? "Abdul. Mejid I asked with some displeasure.
"Your Majesty, I think this is a conspiracy of the Prussians, who are all trying to sow discord between us and the Chinese Empire." Chief Pasha expressed his opinion.
"Yes, Your Majesty! Everyone knows that after the end of this world war, the Chinese Empire has become the world hegemon, and the only country capable of challenging the world hegemony of the Chinese Empire is the Kingdom of Prussia. It's just that the Kingdom of Prussia was completely at a disadvantage. In order to change the predicament, they wanted to pull the Ottoman Turkish Empire into the water. "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha also said.
Abdul. Mejid I's face was a little unpleasant: "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha, is it possible that the Ottoman Turkish Empire did not have the strength to achieve world hegemony? ā
Obviously, Abdul. Mejid I for Mustafa. Lester. Pasha's argument was somewhat dissatisfied. Although he acknowledged that the Ottoman Empire was a little worse than the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, he did not believe that the Ottoman Empire did not even have the strength to challenge the Chinese Empire.
Mustafa. Lester. The Pasha and the other Pasha had strange expressions on their faces. They didn't seem to expect that Abdul. Mejid I had the ambition to challenge the Chinese Empire. (To be continued......)
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