Ottoman Turkish Empire Speed Abdul. Mejid I, now only 28 years old. However, he had been the sultan of the Ottoman Turkish Empire for twelve years. Under his father, Mahmud II, and his rule, the Ottoman Empire was much more powerful. And, with the help of the Tanzimet reforms, the Ottoman Turkish Empire was modernized.

Of course, compared to the Western powers, the Ottoman Turkish Empire was still relatively weak in terms of industrial and military power. However, this did not prevent the Ottoman Turkish Empire from remaining among the world's great powers.

In early July 1851, the British Foreign Secretary, the Earl of Granville, and the French Foreign Secretary, Count Valewski, jointly paid a secret visit to Wèn Constantinople. In Constantinople, the two foreign ministers and the Ottoman Turkish Empire Mustafa. Lester. Pasha and Fouad. The Pasha had a secret meeting. This time, the Count of Granville and Count Valewski made a trip to Constantinople in order to draw the Ottoman Turkish Empire into the North Atlantic Military Alliance, and further strengthen the alliance, so that in future wars, the North Atlantic Military Alliance could be victorious. Of course, the two of them also know that this trip will be very difficult!

After all, the relationship between the Ottoman Turkish Empire and Western countries was not very good, and the difference in religious beliefs made the Ottoman Turkish Empire a pagan in the eyes of Europeans. Most importantly, the Ottoman Turkish Empire and Russia, a key member of the North Atlantic Military Alliance, were mortal enemies. Relations were also strained with Austria-Hungary, another other country that was about to join the North Atlantic military alliance. The two countries compete for interests in the Balkans. There are many conflicts, even wars. The army of the historical Ottoman Turkish Empire also laid siege to Vienna, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Two countries. It can be counted as a feud. It is understandable how difficult it is to get a country with deep hatred into an alliance!

"Distinguished guests, welcome to Constantinople!" Mustafa. Lester. Pasha and Fouad. Pasha's face was full of smiles. Both of them knew the intentions of the Earl of Granville and the Earl of Wallewski. However, whether the Ottoman Turkish Empire should join the North Atlantic Military Alliance or the Asia-Europe Military Alliance has not yet been discussed within the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

"Honorable Lord Pasha, excuse me!" Count Granville said with a smile. Relations between Britain and France with the Ottoman Turkish Empire were not bad. Despite decades ago. Britain and France were also at war with the Ottoman Empire. The independence of the Kingdom of Greece was indispensable for the support of Britain and France. But, after all, that's a thing of the past. Right now. For the good of the empire, all qiē should look forward!

"Two, Constantinople in July, the weather is pleasant. Beautiful scenery. The two of you can look around. I'm sure the two of you will make it worth! "Fouad. Pasha built yì road. Constantinople is not very hot in the summer. Sea breezes from the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea make the climate cooler. Otherwise, the Eastern Roman Empire, which was established after the division of the Roman Empire, would not have chosen to have its capital here.

In addition, Constantinople is also the holy place of the Orthodox Church, in order to inherit the Eastern Roman Empire from Russia. War after war was waged against the Ottoman Turkish Empire in order to retake Constantinople. Merely. With most of the time, Russia won the war. However, they tried to retake Constantinople, but they were still unsuccessful.

"Hell! Who is in the mood to visit Constantinople! The Earl of Granville cursed in his heart. He knew that the Asia-Europe military alliance would definitely win over the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and now they had to win over the Ottoman Turkish Empire before the Asia-Europe military alliance succeeded. As for visiting Constantinople, there is simply no extra time.

"Your Excellency Pasha, I believe the purpose of our visit this time is very clear to the two of you. In the current world, the North Atlantic Military Alliance and the Asia-Europe Military Alliance are two major alliances that are strictly opposed. It can even be predicted that in the near future a war of great scale will break out between the two major military alliances. At that time, the vast majority of the world's countries will probably be involved in war. Even if the Ottoman Turkish Empire was strong, it was probably difficult to stand alone. Therefore, I believe that the Ottoman Empire should choose to join an alliance now. In this way, once the alliance wins the war in the future, the Ottoman Turkish Empire, as the victorious power, will inevitably gain great benefits! The Earl of Granville began to persuade.

"Yes, Lord Pasha. The North Atlantic Military Alliance, with the participation of several Western powers, is far above the Asia-Europe Military Alliance, both in terms of industrial strength and military strength. If the Ottoman Empire could join us, the war would surely be won in the future! French Foreign Minister Count Valewski also hurriedly said.

"The current situation is indeed very tense. However, the Ottoman Turkish Empire has no intention of joining either side for the time being! "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha said. He certainly knew that this was a great opportunity for the Ottoman Turkish Empire. It was also known that the Ottoman Turkish Empire could not remain neutral forever. In the future, the Ottoman Turkish Empire will definitely choose to take sides. But now, before the situation is clear, the Ottoman Turkish Empire is not willing to make a choice too soon.

Mustafa. Lester. Pasha's words made the faces of the Earls of Granville and Walewski a little unpleasant. After all, the Ottoman Turkish Empire should know very well what they came for. However, now the other party's answer is obviously perfunctory.

"Your Excellency Pasha, sooner or later, the Ottoman Turkish Empire will have to choose sides, otherwise, the two major military alliances will probably not allow such a powerful country as the Ottoman Turkish Empire not to take a stand. The North Atlantic Military Alliance, cordially invite the Ottoman Turkish Empire to join us! Said the Earl of Granville.

The words of the Earl of Granville, though not very pleasant. However, this is true after all.

"If the Ottoman Turkish Empire joins the North Atlantic Military Alliance, then, what will we gain?" Fouad. Pasha asked.

"The North Atlantic Military Alliance will fully support the economic and industrial development of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. After we defeat the Eurasian military alliance, a part of the shares of the Suez Canal Company will be given to the Ottoman Turkish Empire, and this part of the shares will not be less than 15 percent. In addition, the Ottoman Turkish Empire would receive huge war reparations. The Chinese Empire is a world-class power, very wealthy. Once we beat them, then we can all make huge profits. When the time comes, the Ottoman Turkish Empire will also be able to get a rich colony in Asia! Said the Earl of Granville.

Mustafa. Lester. Pasha and Fouad. Pasha nodded, but the conditions proposed by the Earl of Granville did not make them happy. These conditions are more like writing them a blank check. As for the strength of the Chinese Empire, the important ministers of the Ottoman Turkish Empire also knew very well that if the North Atlantic Military Alliance wanted to defeat the Chinese Empire, it might not be so easy. Although the countries of the North Atlantic Military Alliance are very far away from the Chinese Empire, the Ottoman Turkish Empire is not far from the Chinese Empire! The Western Frontier Province of the Chinese Empire was separated from the Ottoman Turkish Empire by only one Caspian Sea. The military bases of the Chinese Empire in the Gulf of Tajoura and the Gulf of Aden were even closer to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. If the Ottoman Turkish Empire had joined the North Atlantic Military Alliance, it would have been the first to suffer a military blow from the Chinese Empire. Although the Ottoman Turkish Empire was strong, they did not want to be used as cannon fodder against the Chinese Empire by the North Atlantic Military Alliance, which did not benefit them.

"Your Excellency, we know. However, this is not something we can decide, it is up to His Majesty the Sultan to make the decision! "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha said. Although the two of them were the top ministers of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, such a major event still had to be handled by Sultan Abdul. Mejid I will have to make the decision.

"Okay, Your Excellency Pasha, then we will await your good news!" The Earl of Granville nodded, but a look of disappointment flashed in his eyes. After all, the conditions they can give are not comparable to those of the Asia-Europe military alliance. This trip to Constantinople was more like a trapped beast.

Subsequently, the Counts of Granville and Wallevsky left the Pasha Mansion and returned to the embassy in a carriage.

"Your Excellency, it seems that the current situation is not good!" Count Valevsky said.

"Hmmm! The Ottoman Turkish Empire was clearly waiting for a price. However, the bargaining chips we can offer are far less than those of the Asia-Europe Military Alliance! Count Granville said with a sigh. Russia and Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Turkish Empire, which were about to join the North Atlantic military alliance, had a deep hatred. If the North Atlantic military alliance wants to win over the Ottoman Turkish Empire, it also needs to take into account the interests of these two important allies. As a result, they are constrained in many ways. On the other hand, the Asian-European military alliance does not have these difficulties. Count Granville had a hunch that the Ottoman Turkish Empire would fall to the Eurasian military alliance! (To be continued......)

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