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"Your Excellency the Foreign Minister, is it true that your country will not fight Russia with us? Russia is already very weak, and as long as our two countries work together, we will definitely be able to destroy Russia lightly. In this way, our two countries will also be able to reduce one of the greatest enemies of life and death. Hassan, the minister of the Ottoman Turkish Empire to China, said with some regret. After the Ottoman Turks declared war on Russia, they hoped to persuade the Chinese Empire to continue its war against Russia, which would make it much more likely that Russia would be destroyed.

Although the Ottoman Turkish Empire was once a powerful empire that dominated Europe, Asia and Africa, the coalition of European countries was defeated. But the current Ottoman Turkish Empire is no better than it was then. In the wars with the old rival Russia, there are more losses and fewer victories. Now, the Ottoman Turkish Empire has been reduced to the sick man of West Asia. With the strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, it would have been almost impossible to destroy Russia. Even if you want to defeat Russia, it will be very difficult. After all, the difference in the comprehensive national strength of the two countries is too great. If it weren't for the Chinese Empire annihilating the main force of the Russian army this time, the Ottoman Turkish Empire would not have dared to go to war against Russia at all.

"Your Excellency, we have also paid heavy losses in the previous war. In addition, the empire has a major war in North America, so, in a short time, we have no plans for war against Russia. Nevertheless, on behalf of the Empire, I would like to congratulate the Ottoman Turkish army on their victory on the Russian battlefield. Now it seems that the Ottoman Turkish Empire has achieved the final victory. It's just around the corner! Imperial Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Wei Yuan said with a smile.

If Russia could be destroyed, the empire would certainly not give up such an opportunity. However, it was too long for a supply line. and backward transportation, which constrained the strength of the empire. Until these problems are resolved, it is almost impossible for the empire to destroy Russia. Now, it was up to the Ottoman Empire to weaken Russia. Moreover, the empire can also hide in the back, left and right. Get the most out of it.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, this is a pity!" Minister Hassan said. Of course he knew that Wei Yuan's words were just excuses. For the Chinese Empire and Russia reached an armistice. The Ottoman Turkish Empire was very dissatisfied. This was undoubtedly the use of the Ottoman Turkish Empire by the Chinese Empire to reap benefits from Russia. Russia paid up to £120 million in war reparations to the Chinese Empire, allowing Sultan Abdul to pay war reparations. Mejid I was very blushing. He had told his ministers that the Ottoman Empire had been exploited by the Chinese Empire. However, Abdul. Mejid I could only complain. The Chinese Empire was powerful enough to defeat Russia with ease. Much stronger than the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Such a powerful empire. It was simply not something that the Ottoman Turkish Empire could provoke.

"Your Excellency, although we cannot go to war directly against Russia. However, we can provide some support to the Ottoman Empire. Wei Yuan said with a smile, this is the purpose of his appointment with Minister Hassan this time, in order to sell weapons and equipment to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. During the war against Russia, the Imperial Army captured hundreds of thousands of rifles and thousands of cannons. The weapons of the Russians, the empire is not to look down on. Even if it is sealed in the zài warehouse, it is just a position. If it can be sold to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Not only can it get some money for the empire, but it can also strengthen the Ottoman Turkish Empire, so that the war can continue.

"Oh? Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, what exactly are you referring to? Minister Hassan was stunned.

"Your Excellency, we know that your country is also massively expanding its army. However, in terms of armament, it seems that there are still some gaps. If the Ottoman Empire wishes, we can supply your country with a batch of second-hand equipment at a very low price. Including rifles, cannons, and more! Wei Yuan said.

"Second-hand gear? Is it a weapon that your army has reloaded? Minister Hassan asked. The power of the standard weapons of the Imperial Chinese Army is already known to the whole world. The Ottoman Turkish Empire, too, wanted to be able to buy it. However, with the exception of the Kingdom of Spain, a hardcore ally of the Chinese Empire, no country has ever been able to buy a full set of army weapons from the Chinese Empire.

"No, Your Excellency. Our army does not have many weapons that have been replaced. What we can offer to your country are weapons of the Russian army captured on the battlefield. Although it was captured on the battlefield, you can rest assured that we have carried out an overhaul and the quality is absolutely reliable. In addition, we will sell at a lower price than the international price. Wei Yuan said.

"Russian weapons?" Minister Hassan frowned. The weapons of the Russian army are not very advanced. Although the Ottoman Empire's industry was backward, its weapons were mainly imported from Britain and France, as well as from the Kingdom of Prussia. The weapons are somewhat more advanced than those of the Russian army.

"Your Excellency, the weapons of the Russian army are rudimentary. However, for use on the battlefield, it is already enough. If the Ottoman Turkish Empire had bought a rifle from the British, the price would have been around £15. And we can sell it to the Ottoman Turkish Empire for three pounds. For the same price, your country can be armed with five soldiers. This is undoubtedly a great relief for your country's finances. Minister Wei Yuan persuaded. The Chinese Empire did not expect to make much money from the sale of these weapons, purely to increase the strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, so that they could continue to fight the Russians, and the battle was defeated until a river of blood flowed.

Minister Hassan hurriedly began to calculate, although the weapons of the Russian army are a little worse, but when fighting on the battlefield, the impact is not great. What's more, the price offered by the Chinese Empire is too cheap. Three pounds for a rifle, if you buy one rifle from the British, you can buy five from the Chinese Empire.

The Ottoman Turkish Empire suffered no small losses in the war against Russia. In addition, their financial pressure is also very great, if they can buy a large number of weapons and equipment at a low price, it can be regarded as a solution to the urgent need.

"Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, I wonder how much weapons and equipment your country can provide us?" Minister Hassan asked.

"Half a million rifles and a thousand artillery pieces. The total price, two million pounds! Wei Yuan said.

"Half a million rifles and a thousand artillery pieces?" Minister Hassan was also taken aback. I didn't expect that the Chinese Empire could sell so many weapons, and the price was indeed very low. That's only two million pounds. If the same amount of weapons were to be bought from the British, without ten million pounds, it would simply not be possible. Therefore, Minister Hassan believes that the price is already very attractive.

"Yes, Your Excellency. I think these weapons are enough to arm the Ottoman Turkish Empire and defeat Russia! Wei Yuan said. Two million pounds, converted into Chinese dollars, is also eight million, which does not seem like much, but it is enough to build a 'Qin-class' battleship that is the most advanced in the Imperial Navy. If it is not sold, it will be of no other use if it is placed in the warehouse.

"Your Excellency the Foreign Secretary, I need to report back home. Rest assured, though, I have the authority to broker this deal. Minister Hassan said. Buying so many weapons at an ultra-low price was indeed earned for the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

"Haha, then thank you, Your Excellency!" Wei Yuan smiled.

"Your Excellency Foreign Minister, the Ottoman Turkish Empire will not forget the support of the Chinese Empire for us!" Duke Hassan said.

When Wei Yuan smiled and sent Minister Hassan out, the Russian Minister to China, Putiyatin, happened to come out of the office of Imperial Foreign Minister Lin Zihao. After some haggling, Lin Zihao only agreed to reduce the ransom from 250 million pounds to 220 million pounds. This is still a long way from his expectations. Therefore, he knew that there was still a long way to go to redeem those hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war!

At this time, Minister Putiyatin suddenly saw Wei Yuan, the Imperial Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, and sent Hassan out of the office with a smile on his face. His heart suddenly tightened. Could it be that the people of the Ottoman Turkish Empire knew about the Empire's plans? Or those damned Chinese who revealed to the Ottoman Turkish Empire that the empire wanted to redeem prisoners of war.

"Bastard! How can they be so untrustworthy? Minister Putiyatin cursed in his heart.

If the Ottoman Turks had learned that Russia was preparing to ransom prisoners of war from the Chinese Empire, they would have intervened to stir up the situation. This will have a huge impact on Russia's plans. This made Minister Putiyatin very worried.

"Huh! Isn't this Minister Putiyatin? Long time no see. When Minister Hassan saw Minister Putiatin, he took the initiative to greet him. The Ottoman Turkish army was defeated by the Russian army, which made him proud in front of Minister Putiyatin.

"Minister Hassan, yes, long time no see." Minister Putiatin said expressionlessly.

"Your Excellency, Minister Putiyatin, it seems that there is something wrong with your complexion! Could it be that you are sick? Minister Hassan asked with a smile.

"Your Excellency Minister Hassan, thank you for your trouble, I am in good health. But what are you doing here? Minister Putiyatin asked.

"Haha, Your Excellency Minister Putiyatin, my visit here is confidential!" Minister Hassan's smile was very bright. (To be continued......)