Istanbul has calmed down, but its residents can still feel the difference. Not to mention anything else, there are more officers and soldiers in the city, and a large number of officers and soldiers patrolling, which makes the city's security much better. Those scoundrels and gangsters begging for food on the streets, etc., all obediently huddled at home at this time.

However, although Istanbul has changed, Hamad Riza, as the new Ottoman Minister of War, has been staying in the War Ministry during this time, consulting the information of the War Department in detail.

And these days of being busy with sleeping and forgetting to eat, naturally Riza can understand the army thoroughly, and because of this, he feels that the previous slogan has become a hot potato.

At present, the army warehouses are running out of guns and ammunition, and the recruits are not only lacking weapons, they are lacking everything, from military uniforms and bedding to marching pots and even military boots. Many of the recruits are still dressed in their own outfits, and if they carry guns, they will be free from bandits who rob their homes.

These tasks require the War Department to coordinate, distribute, and procure, and these tasks keep the lights on at the War Department all night, and officers can be seen at any time because they are busy.

After squinting for a while, Hamad Riza washed his face with cold water and sobered up, then continued to sit behind his desk and began to get busy.

"Bang Bang!"

There was a knock on the door, disrupting his train of thought.

"What's the matter?"

Riza, who was forced to quit his job, looked up and asked.

"Your Excellency, Your Excellency Sabaheddin and Ahmad Lisa, have come to visit."

The two men mentioned by the secretary were Riza's right-hand men, and although Riza became Minister of War after the mutiny, the rest of Al-Shabaab currently has no good place to place them.

However, because it led the mutiny this time, Al-Shabaab had a good prestige in the army and was able to control the army.

And at present, the people of Al-Shabaab are not idle, and controlling the army is the most important thing for them. So Ahmad Lisa and Sabah al-Din, who have not yet been brought up, are in charge of this.

"Hey Riza, how have you been busy these past few days?"

"Look at me, don't you know, I've even slept in the office these days."

After a brief greeting, waiting for the secretary to bring coffee, Riza took a sip, looked at the two in front of him and asked. "Tell me, what's the matter with me this time?"

In the face of Riza's inquiry, the two glanced at each other, and Ahmad Lisa spoke. "The main reason for this visit is to inform you that our contacts with Marshal Nuri Pasha are not going well, and he is not very willing to openly express his support for us."

What the two men are talking about is exactly what al-Shabaab urgently needs at the moment, and for others, mastering the army is the capital of survival, otherwise the reactionaries would have torn them apart.

And among them, it would be a huge surprise if the respected old marshal could support them, which would allow them to take the army into their hands in less time and with greater speed. Although the old marshal was knocked down from the altar in the previous war, at least for the time being, most of the officers and soldiers respect him very much.

However, it is a pity that this is a loyal supporter of the Sultan, and these young people can't make him change his mind at all, and they are all good at cultivating without being beaten out by the old marshal's crutch.

In their angry words, this old stubborn with a mind full of loyalty to the Sultan is like being thrown in a toilet, smelly and hard, comparable to the most stubborn. And they can't touch him yet, it's disgusting.

Hearing Lisa's words, Riza shook his head with regret on his face and said. "It's a pity, I originally wanted to be able to appear in public with the marshal to boost the morale of the people."

Although he said this regretfully, Riza immediately changed the topic. "Although the marshal does not understand us, I believe that over time he will see our sincerity."

Hearing that Riza still had a hint of expectation for Marshal Nuri Pasha, the two didn't know what to say.

Riza seemed to notice the change in the mood of the two and said directly. "We should respect the marshal, no matter what, he has made great contributions to the Ottoman Empire, so we should respect him, no matter what his attitude is towards us, at least the majority of officers and soldiers can see it."

At this time, the two of them still didn't understand what he meant, and immediately nodded one after another, "Don't worry, we won't let the marshal be wronged." ”

Satisfied with the two of them, Riza changed his seat and continued to ask. "So what else do you guys do?"

"There's no more, so we won't bother."

After saying that, the two of them were about to get up, and Riza looked at them at this time. "No, the marshal is not worth the two of you together, there must be something."

Riza's words made the two of them feel embarrassed immediately, and Lisa immediately denied it. "Not really."

"Really?"

"Really ......"

As Lisa answered, he saw Riza's piercing eyes staring at him, and he couldn't stop talking.

In the office, there was immediately an awkward atmosphere.

And Sabaheddin on the side couldn't stand it, he directly broke free and grabbed his Li Sa and said. "Party leader, there is indeed another matter, and it is a big thing."

"What's the matter, you can tell me."

In the face of Riza's inquiry, Sabah al-Din said directly. "Actually, this time, we want to ask if you will continue to fight at the moment."

Hearing Sabah al-Din's words, Riza looked surprised. "Why do you ask?"

Faced with Riza's inquiry, Sabaheddin said hesitantly. "Because...... Because, they say, you have forgotten our mission when you ascended to the top of the mountain. ”

Sabaheddin's words made Riza's face sink, and he thought a lot at this moment.

And Sabah Din, who saw the change in Riza's expression, hurriedly explained. "Don't get me wrong, I don't think so."

"I know, or you wouldn't have asked me personally."

After replying, Riza looked at the other party with a serious expression. "Sabah al-Din. Now you tell me honestly, how many people think like this in the barracks at the moment? ”

Sabaheddin, who was frightened by Riza's expression, shook his head and spoke. "Not too much?"

"Not too much, give me a specific number."

"About a third."

Hearing this, Riza almost wanted to curse in anger, which was not much.

And then, Sabaheddin hurriedly explained. "For this rumor, I have asked people to investigate, according to the investigation, it was first transmitted from the 39th and 52nd divisions."

Hearing Sabah al-Din's words, Riza immediately came up with information about two divisions, which were recruited from Bolu and Karabik, and these two places were particularly loyal to the Sultan, thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at the location of the palace, it seems that His Majesty the Sultan does not intend to sit still.

However, although there is some speculation, Riza does know that there is a solution at present, and that is to resume the war. It seems that there are people who consider their own interests to be more important than the state.

Although he guessed a little, but now that war had become his only option, in this case, he could only give it a go.

"Tell the officers who are fluctuating in their minds that I was just stalling for time before, so that we can also be better prepared, let them wait patiently for three days, and if I can't do anything after three days, then I will resign myself."

Hearing Riza's decisive words, both of them were shocked. "Party Leader ......"

"Needless to say, this war is about the future of Al-Shabaab and the fate of Ottoman, so I hope everyone will work differently."

Riza's words made the two of them have to accept what else they can say.

Three days later, as Riza said. The new Ottoman government refused to sign the negotiated terms. Their reasoning is that this is what the corrupt and incompetent previous government has talked about, and they will not accept it.

However, in expressing such a decisive word, the new Ottoman government also left an opening. That is, the Ottomans did not accept the division of territory, but in the spirit of humanitarianism, they were willing to give 100 million Ottoman Riza to other participating countries.

With the Ottomans refusing to sign the agreed terms, the flames of war once again hung over the Balkans. As for whether it will expand with it, no one knows.