Constantinople, inside the Sultan's Palace. Mustafa. Lester. Pasha, Fouad. Pasha and Hussein. Pasha, is being to Abdul. Majd I reported on the results of his meeting with the foreign ministers of England and France. With Abdul. As Mejid I grew older, and the Ottoman Turkish Empire grew stronger over the years, Sultan Abdul. Mejid I's influence in the country also increased, and his position became more stable.

"Your Majesty, the British and the French hope that we can join the North Atlantic Military Alliance and fight against the Asia-Europe Military Alliance in a future war!" Mustafa. Lester. Pasha said.

"Join the North Atlantic Military Alliance? So, what benefits will they give us? "Abdul. Mejid I asked directly. Nothing good, the Ottoman Empire would not do. In particular, future wars will have a direct bearing on the fate and future of the country, and this is all the more important to be underestimated. If they want the Ottoman Empire to join the North Atlantic Military Alliance, they must pay enough terms to impress the Ottoman Empire.

"Your Majesty, Britain and France have offered to help us develop our economy and industry if we are willing to join the North Atlantic military alliance. After winning the war in the future, we can also get a part of the shares of the canal opening company. In addition, we will be able to get a part of the war reparations in the future, and we will also be able to have a colony in the East! "Fouad. Pasha said.

Du Abdul. Mejid I pursed his lips disdainfully: "Hmph! Do they think we're fools? It is simply delusional to write such a blank check to win us over! ”

Abdul. Mejid I. There is little interest in joining the North Atlantic Military Alliance. He hoped that the Ottoman Empire would be able to regain the glory of the Ottoman Empire with the help of future wars. Therefore. The conditions of Britain and France did not satisfy him.

"What about the people of the Asia-Europe military alliance? Do they have any indications? "Abdul. Mejid I asked. He believed that since the people of the North Atlantic Military Alliance had begun to win over the Ottoman Turkish Empire, the people of the Ottoman Military Alliance would certainly not lag behind. After all, with Osmond's current strength, he has become a decisive force that will shape the future situation. The people of the Asia-Europe military alliance should not ignore it.

"陛xià. The embassies of the Chinese Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia in the Empire have indicated that the Foreign Minister of the Chinese Empire, Wei Yuan, and the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, Albrech. Feng. Ron will make a secret visit to Constantinople in the near future. Presumably, the purpose of their trip. It's also to win us over! "Fouad. Pasha said.

"That's good, we don't have to reply to the British and French first, wait for a while, and wait until the Chinese and Prussians arrive. According to their responses. And then make your choice! "Abdul. Said Mejid I.

Several Pasha nodded, and it was obviously impossible to make a decision now. In order for the Ottoman Turkish Empire to strive for more benefits, it had to comprehensively consider the conditions of the Asia-Europe military alliance and the North Atlantic military alliance.

"However, ladies and gentlemen, are you more optimistic about the Asia-Europe military alliance or the North Atlantic military alliance? In the event of a war, which side is more likely to win? "Abdul. Mejid I asked.

"Your Majesty, judging from the current situation. The strength of the Asian-European military alliance and the North Atlantic military alliance is almost the same. Originally, the Asia-Europe military alliance had the upper hand. But. In the aftermath of the Vienna Peace Conference, Austria-Hungary had already shown a willingness to turn to a military alliance in the North Atlantic. This has greatly strengthened the North Atlantic military alliance. Moreover, in Europe, the North Atlantic military alliance is stronger than the Asia-Europe military alliance. Although the strength of the Chinese Empire is strong, it is too far away from Europe, and it is very difficult for them to use troops against Europe! "Hussein. Pasha analyzed.

In other words, we have become the most important force now! Which side we are rooting for, then which side will win? "Abdul. Mejid I asked with some excitement.

"Majesty, theoretically, that's right." Hussein. Pasha said.

So, can we use this to claim more benefits? The Ottoman Turkish Empire was too poor, and we were too weak. Maybe you can get more benefits from other countries! "Abdul. Said Mejid I.

"Your Majesty, that's right. But we have to do it in moderation. Otherwise, if both parties are offended, then our life will not be easy! "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha reminded. The fate of the wall-to-wall grass has never been very good.

Abdul. Mejid I was not a fool either, he naturally knew this. However, he hoped to take advantage of this rare opportunity to win as many benefits as possible for the Ottoman Turkish Empire and make the Ottoman Turkish Empire stronger.

"When it comes to specific negotiations, you can grasp the balance so as not to backfire!" Abdul. Said Mejid I.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Pasha nodded, they were really afraid of Abdul. Mejid I will be insatiable, and in this case, I am afraid that neither side will be pleased. At that time, the Ottoman Turkish Empire was even more dangerous.

"Which side will it be better for us to join?" Abdul. Mejid I asked.

"Your Majesty, judging from the current situation, the North Atlantic military alliance has given us very limited benefits. In addition, Russia is an old enemy of the empire, but it is an important member of the North Atlantic Military Alliance. Austria-Hungary has also been fighting with the Empire for the Balkans, and if we can defeat Austria-Hungary in this war, then the Empire will be able to dominate the Balkans. Therefore, I think that we join the Asia-Europe military alliance and fight against the North Atlantic military alliance, and even more in line with the interests of the empire! "Mustafa. Lester. Pasha said.

Abdul. Mejid I nodded and looked at the others.

"Your Majesty, I agree with this view. If the Ottoman Empire wanted to regain its former glory, it had to defeat Russia and Austria-Hungary. In this regard, it was impossible to rely on the power of the Ottoman Turkish Empire alone, only with the help of external forces. Now, the Asia-Europe military alliance will undoubtedly become our most important boost! "Fouad. Pasha also said.

The upper echelons of the Ottoman Turkish Empire almost unanimously supported the Ottoman Turkish Empire's entry into the Eurasian military alliance. After all, there are already two enemies within the North Atlantic military alliance, and the Ottoman Turkish Empire will not have any good fruit to eat when it joins it. On the contrary, after joining the Asia-Europe Military Alliance, once the two enemies are overthrown, not only will they be able to lose their shame, but they will also be able to extort a large amount of benefits, which is simply killing two birds with one stone!

"Well, I already know your opinions, and I think so too. However, even if we intend to join the Asia-Europe military alliance. However, we still have to find ways to get more benefits from the Eurasian military alliance! "Abdul. Said Mejid I.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The ministers replied one after another.

In late July 1851, a merchant ship flying the Chinese flag docked in Constantinople, a merchant ship from China loaded with goods from China. Cloth, simple tools, and some machine equipment, you name it. At the height of the Chinese Empire's industry, the merchant ships of the Chinese Empire also began to appear all over the world. Half of the world's merchant ships were launched each year.

Both the emperor and the government supported the construction of more merchant ships. After all, these merchant ships were not only able to show the economy of the empire. After the outbreak of war, the military can also requisition these merchant ships to transport various war materials for the army, and even directly transport troops. If the Chinese Empire wanted to commit troops to Europe, it would have to rely on powerful maritime transport. With the support of these factors, the empire's shipping capacity has increased year by year, and it has surpassed Britain to become the largest maritime country!

No one noticed that Wei Yuan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire, was on this merchant ship, and after the merchant ship docked, Wei Yuan arrived at the embassy of the Chinese Empire in the Ottoman Turkish Empire in an ordinary carriage.

That evening, a guest came to the embassy of the Chinese Empire in the Ottoman Turkish Empire. This guest was none other than the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Prussia, Albrech. Feng. Ron, he arrived a few days before Wei Yuan.

"Your Excellency Wei Yuan, it's a pleasure to see you again!" Albrech. Feng. Ron's face was full of smiles. Although, Austria-Hungary was about to join the North Atlantic Military Alliance, which would pose a great threat to the Kingdom of Prussia. However, as long as the Ottoman Turkish Empire joined the Eurasian military alliance, then these threats would be removed.

"Lord Ron, I'm so sorry I'm late. But what's the latest situation now? Wei Yuan asked directly.

"Your Excellency, both the English and the French have come to Constantinople. It's just that they don't seem to be making much progress. It seems that the Ottoman Turkish Empire did not mean to join the North Atlantic Military Alliance! "Albrech. Feng. Ron said that was what put him in a good mood.

"Really? This is indeed good news. However, this does not rule out that the Ottoman Turkish Empire wanted to sell at a price! Wei Yuan said.

Albrech. Feng. Ron nodded. (To be continued!)

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