The fighting in Crete continued, but despite the guidance of the Belt and Road Party, the resistance of the defenders did not diminish at all. These Ostross officers and soldiers with round caps were almost like they were going to live and die with the position. It was a big headache for the attacking Praetorian Guards and marines.

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the Ottoman defenders will not be able to resist for long.

Because the time, place, and people are not on their side, and defeat is a matter of time.

But the Ottoman army just didn't open their minds, they had to surrender conditionally, and their only thing was to ensure the safety of their lives and property. It's okay to say that life is safe, but Italy can't guarantee the safety of that property.

It was not that Italy wanted their possessions, but that the Cretans, who were about to become independent, did not want the Ottomans to leave with them.

Because many of these people's possessions were looted in Crete, and these are the people's fat and anointing of Crete, and the Ottomans had to spit it out.

So how many of these possessions are there?

The island's commander, Lieutenant General Muhtan, for example, currently owns between 2.6 million and 3.1 million Ottoman lira in Crete, while other officers of all ranks have different possessions depending on their ranks, but at least 50,000 lires are owned. The highest owner of property was the Governor of Crete, Addisi, who owned 6 million to 8 million Ottoman lira.

According to Cretan estimates, these Ottomans would have owned no less than five million pounds sterling.

Well, since the Cretans demanded it so strongly, then the Italian army, as the liberators, naturally did not want to reject the other party's request.

One might ask, why did the Ottomans leave so much possessions, and shouldn't they have moved them after the outbreak of war?

It is clear that the person who asked this question was not aware of the composition of his property, and that most of his holdings were immovable property of various kinds. For example, houses, estates, mines, or shares in factories and workshops, etc., how can this be moved?

And besides, even if you want to sell it at a low price, you can't do it, because from the declaration of war to the landing on the island, the Italians only gave them more than ten days. And who will buy these from them after the outbreak of war, it is not very likely that they will lose all their money.

Therefore, in order to protect their property, the local Ottoman army will resist desperately. After all, as the old saying goes, people die for money, birds die for food, and the ancients don't deceive me.

However, in the eyes of General Grwe, who commanded this battle, these Ottomans are all in the eye of money, and they are completely concerned about money and life.

Of course, General Grlovy would have had more credibility if he had not consulted with Solari and others in Crete on how to distribute the wealth.

After a while, Hibock and the people on Crete walked into General Grover's headquarters.

Hibck now acted as a bridge between Italy and the Cretans, and basically whatever he wanted, he could just go to him. The previous task of finding a guide was done by General Grwe to him, and the effect was very good, and the officers and soldiers on the front line recognized it very much.

Of course, this was mainly the request made by General Grwe on behalf of Italy, and the Cretans were at present asking for Italy so they rarely made it. But did you mention it once before? Hope that Italy is at war with the Ottomans? Be able to be as suspicious of the local Cretans as possible.

In the face of such a reasonable request, of course General Grwe agreed? He then asked the Italian officers and soldiers to see the men in civilian clothes during the offensive battle? Don't overdo it.

"General, this is a treaty of friendship and commerce between our country and the Cretan Autonomous Government."

In between Hebberk's finishing? He handed a document to General Grover.

Facing the handing of papers, General Grwe placed them on the table and looked at the Cretan crowd behind Hibek.

These people are members of the Provisional Cretan Self-Government? There are the heads of the provisional government, Solari, the speaker of parliament, Hibberke, and others? These people are basically the results of the previous Italy.

Of course, judging from the title of the position, Solari came out on top and got the position of leader, and then the speaker, minister or something.

Say more? This provisional government was formed on the day of the landing in Italy? Although this was strongly opposed by the Unification faction who wanted to merge with Greece, it was still in the country

Of course, no matter what their position was, they all nodded their heads and released their goodwill in front of General Groldie's annotated gaze.

In the face of the kindness of these people, General Grovey did not respond? I opened the file and looked at it.

Was this document not just about the distribution of the Ottomans' wealth, or was it crucial to negotiate the terms that had been agreed before? It was also formally signed by Italy on the grounds that a new government was formed.

General Grovey opened this document? On the first page, it is written, Italy and the Republic of Crete are good neighbors? The two countries unanimously decided? Harmonize tariffs between the two countries at 10 percent. Although this is not as good as the 5% tariff on my Daqing hospitality? But in Europe, this is already the lowest between the two countries.

Of course, in addition to tariffs, there is also the nascent island of Crete, which will hire various advisers from Italy to guide the establishment of its government. In addition, on the formation of the military police, the Cretans will also listen to the opinions of Italy in the future.

It can be said that in addition to the fact that Crete does not have a garrison, the gap between Crete and the Italian administration will not be too large, but nominally Crete is an independent country, which is very important, and it is also a confident sentence that Solari and others have in the face of the United Unification faction.

However, General Grlovy will not be completely relieved at all about the people of Crete who are now respectful to him, and the government will put a chain on these people after the overall situation is decided. Of course, that's none of his business.

"Very good, I hope that our two countries will be good neighbors and friendly in the future."

After a quick glance at the papers, General Grovey greeted them.

"Definitely, definitely!"

Seeing the appearance of these people, Grove was not even in the mood to say a few more words, and after waving his hand, these people left.

After these people left, Grovey paid attention to the situation of the war, although the Ottomans in Crete were currently fighting the trapped beasts, but he still wanted to deal with the enemy in front of him as soon as possible. You must know that the Praetorian Guard and the 1st Marine Division led by him are not only for the capture of Crete, they have more to do.

But he didn't have to wait long, and a staff officer hurried in. "General, news has just arrived from Chania, that we have captured the city, and the enemy is scattered and fleeing."

"Good, very good."

Hearing the news made Grewe laugh.

"Immediately order, let the transport ship go to Chania to unload the heavy equipment first, and then reinforce the other places."

"Yes, General."

As Chania was captured by the Italians, it seemed to open a chain reaction, and over the next three days, the other cities were taken in turn, and the defeated Ottoman army of more than 6,000 troops, led by its commander, Lieutenant General Muhtan, retreated to the mountains in the center of the island.

Although the Ottoman army had not yet been completely wiped out, the fact that the defeat of these remnants had not detracted from the fact that Italy had seized Crete, and it was only a matter of time before it was eliminated in the future.

Although Crete was seized by Italy, the news was not too serious for Istanbul, as there were more serious matters that needed its attention.