The surrender of the Salonican defenders was a milestone in the war.

But what is even more worrying is that the Italian army has invaded the Macedonian region. The territory of the Ottoman Empire in Europe, with the exception of Eastern Thrace, to which the capital Istanbul belongs, can be counted in days.

For such a dilemma, of course, the Ottoman high-level people are also anxious, but what is the use of being in a hurry, and they need to come up with a solution. Of course, the high-ranking Ottoman officials are not ignorant of the method, but no one has mentioned this method, and no one dares to mention it.

Since the only way cannot be said or mentioned, then they have to bury their heads in the sand like ostriches in danger, and pretend not to know at all.

But the Ottomans were not in a hurry, and others were in a hurry. The ambassadors of Britain, France, Russia, Austria and other countries met with the Ottoman high-ranking officials one after another, expressing their hope that the Ottoman Empire would be able to review the time to end the war.

That's right, at the moment it is these European powers that are more anxious than the Ottoman Empire that did not participate in the war.

It is not difficult to guess the intentions of their countries, in which Britain and France are to prevent the Ottomans from suffering serious losses, leading to chaos in the Near East and giving other countries the opportunity to fish in troubled waters.

As for Austria and Russia, they also did not want the Ottomans to lose too much in this war, so that the Balkan countries would take the opportunity to grow stronger and free from their influence and control.

Even though Austria-Hungary had just received legal rule over Bosnia and Herzegovina from the Ottomans, Russia and the Ottomans were still feuding. This did not delay them at this time, hoping that the Ottomans would not die of excessive blood loss.

So the situation in Macedonia was so bad, coupled with the help of other countries, that the Ottoman Empire finally had to face up to the problem of defeat.

Located in the new royal palace in Istanbul, a topic of peace talks is taking place here.

The Ottoman Sultan Hamid II, who was on the throne, looked at the high-ranking officials who had gathered together, and took the lead in speaking. "Yesterday the ambassadors of Britain, France, Germany, Austria and other countries came to see me on a rare occasion, and they intend to mediate the war between our country and Italy and other countries. I don't know what you think about this matter, ministers? ”

Although the Sultan said it very tactfully, how could anyone present not understand his intentions.

It's just that this is not easy to answer, and no matter how you answer it, it will leave trouble, so this makes the ministers in the hall not know how to speak for a while.

But just as no one was speaking, a minister suddenly walked out. When everyone looked, wasn't this the Minister of War Nuri Pasha? It's rare for someone to be the first to speak.

Didn't make my colleagues sigh? The next words of this Nuri Pasha are even more surprising.

I saw Nuri Pasha bending down slightly? Opening. "Your Majesty? This war is currently very unfavorable for our country, as the direct commander of this war? We, the War Department, have a great responsibility, and I, the War Secretary? Is it the main responsibility? For this reason, I beg Your Majesty to remove me from office in order to calm the hearts of the people. ”

The words that Nuri Pasha suddenly came out of nowhere, which surprised everyone, they didn't expect this Minister of War to be so heroic? Directly willing to bear the main responsibility for the defeat.

But they soon saw why.

In the face of the War Secretary's move to take the blame on himself? Hamid II, as a sultan, looked at him and spoke. "You are indeed responsible for the defeat in this war, and since you have realized your mistake, then step down from the post of Minister of War and be replaced by your deputy, and you will be my military adviser."

Well, what is this responsibility? Anyone with a discerning eye could see that it was the Sultan who was protecting the Ottoman marshal. To avoid possible liquidation in the future? Be the first to pick it out.

I really don't know what to say, the treatment of henchmen is indeed not ordinary. What is the difference between stepping down and not stepping down? Nuri Pasha remained the number one man in the Army. Of course, this also has a lot to do with the fact that he can win the trust of the Sultan, after all, the Sultan needs credible and capable people to sit in the army.

But others can guess some of it? But it still makes others drool with envy. Especially with the Grand Vizier Camille Pasha? And Foreign Minister Harim Pasha and others are the most envious? Because they know that they must be the ones who will take the blame next. This defeat needs someone to be able to bear, and the defeated negotiation also needs someone to top the tank, and there is no more suitable candidate than the two.

Sure enough, as the Minister of War was removed, the Sultan's face immediately turned unpleasant. "Why did you lose this war, Grand Vizier, you come and tell me the reason."

With the Sultan directly pointing out Kamil Pasha, many people breathed a sigh of relief in their hearts, at least they didn't have to worry about their lives. After all, the main person in charge has been appointed, and they are only jointly and severally liable at most, which is a great luck in misfortune.

As for Camille Pasha, who was named, of course it was known why the Sultan wanted his name. Although he is indeed responsible for this war, the main responsibility is really not him, but this is no longer a question of whether he wants to or not, thinking of the survival of the family, he can only take the Sultan's words.

"Your Majesty, there is a great deal of responsibility on the part of the defeated government this time, especially for the expectations of Your Majesty that I have disappointed. For this reason, I beseech Your Majesty to revoke my post as Grand Vizier, and I am willing to bear all the consequences. ”

As Camille Pasha said that he was willing to take responsibility, Hamid II's face looked slightly better. "Since you are willing to take responsibility for this defeat, then I allow you to resign from the position of Grand Vizier, but considering that I do not have a suitable candidate at present, you will continue to serve for the time being, until I have someone to choose someone to do."

Although Hamid II said the words of retention, this only made Camille Pasha's face even more bitter. It is obvious that the Sultan wants to not bother the two masters and let him carry the pot of negotiations. As long as the peace talks are reached, he will inevitably have no good results after losing his power and humiliating the country.

And he is also a substitute for the dead who has no rights, and his life is so bleak.

But what the Sultan said, could he object? Since there is no objection, then it can only be accepted.

"Obey Your Majesty, I will stick to my duties during this period of temporary replacement."

After taking care of Camille Pasha, the Ottoman sultan's gaze roamed the crowd again, which immediately frightened the other ministers, who were afraid of being named at this time.

But soon, most people were immediately relieved.

"Harim Pasha, the next negotiations with various countries will be discussed by you, the foreign minister."

Halim Pasha, who was named, was also depressed in his heart, and he could not refuse the task assigned by the Sultan.

Now that the decision has been made to replace the dead ghost, the atmosphere of the next meeting is much better. The other ministers listened very carefully to the Sultan's instructions. Only Kamil Pasha and Harim Pasha are both sad.

And the others also stayed away from the two of them intentionally or unintentionally, as if they had an infectious disease.

Then the news of the Ottoman request for an armistice and peace talks was sent.

In the face of Ottoman's request for peace talks, Carlo, as the king of Italy, was naturally very welcome. Although the current situation is very good, the interference of other countries makes Carlo plan to stop there. After all, Italy has little interest in the Balkans, and there is no need to trap itself in it.

And with Italy's promise to peace talks, Bulgaria and Montenegro, both allies, naturally had no choice but to stop. After all, they still need the support of Italy in order to reap the fat war dividends.

As for Greece and Serbia, since Italy and other countries have agreed to a truce, it is naturally impossible for them not to agree, after all, the supporters behind their respective countries have already expressed their attitudes. And with the strength of their two countries alone, it is impossible to win the Ottoman Empire.

Then, the resounding fighting in the Balkans stopped, and the next thing to see was the efforts of the diplomats. And in this regard, Italy has enough confidence.