As the absolute protagonist of this war, Abdul Hamid II felt that the situation was too unfriendly.

Throughout history, there was no such cowardly sultan in the Ottoman Empire. Looking back at the glorious years of his ancestors back then, it was invincible and invincible.

The Habsburg Dynasty was beaten up by them and doubted life. The Russians were trembling under their troops. The European continent was shrouded under the clouds of Ottoman's iron cavalry.

However, "Three hundred years of Hedong and Three hundred years of Hexi" have changed, and a real version of "Don't bully the elderly and poor" has been staged.

From beating someone to being beaten, every time I think of this shocking reversal, Abdul Hamid II couldn't help but complain about his ancestors deep in his heart.

It’s fine to raise hatred everywhere, but if you make enemies, you will get rid of the roots! Isn’t it that “cutting the grass without removing the roots will grow again when the spring breeze blows”? This is simply a model for the descendants to cheat their descendants.

Suppressing the unpleasantness in his heart, Abdul Hamid II asked: "Prime Minister, how are you preparing?"

Midhart replied slowly: "The government has mobilized 1.2 million young and strong people to join the army, and it is expected that the mobilization will increase to 2 million in the next three months.

Considering that the enemy is coming in a fierce manner, the government is ready to give up the coastal areas, and the military will lure the enemy into deep and fight them in the inland areas."

"Teel the enemy deeper", Abdul Hamid II never believed this statement. If he could win, who would be willing to give up the essence of the coastal areas?

In fact, after the last Near East War, the Ottoman Empire strengthened its coastal defense construction. However, the time was too short and the coastline was too long, so we could not take care of it at all.

As the newspaper sarcastically said: "The coastline of the Ottoman Empire stretches for thousands of miles, but only the beach belongs to it."

Having a sea without defense is the most true portrayal of the Ottoman Empire.

Abdul Hamid II shook his head: "This is far from enough. During the Prat-Russian War, the Tsarist government alone mobilized more than 8 million people to join the army, and the total force at its peak was as high as five million.

In this war, we face not only the Russian Empire, but also the more powerful Austria.

Not to mention two million troops, even if it is mobilized another two million, it is not enough. Order the whole people to be soldiered and all people are armed.

Men, women, young and old, we must take up weapons to fight the enemy. Only in this way can we have a glimmer of hope."

Midhart wanted to correct Sudan's statement that the five million Russian troops were not all front-line combat troops, and at least half of them were civilians who transported supplies.

However, the civilians also had to protect the safety of materials and took up weapons before they were counted into the army.

Although the Prussian-Russian War was fierce, the front-line combat troops invested in the front line never really exceeded two million.

This is the limitation of the times. Military operations must be subject to logistical constraints, and it is impossible to blindly increase troops.

Thinking of the bad relationship between the two, Midhart decisively chose to give up correcting Sudan's misconceptions.

One is the representative of the conservatives, the other is the spokesperson of the reformists; one is the imperial power, the embodiment of the church power, and the other is the ministerial power, and the secular subject is essentially not a person.

In a sense, the sudden Near East War saved Midhart, otherwise he would not have returned to the position of prime minister.

"Your Majesty, we have already mobilized the limit. The young and strong have entered the army, and the women and children have assumed the responsibility of production and logistics transportation. There is no idle person in the entire Ottoman Empire that can move everything."

Without mentioning the old and weak, Midhart was really afraid that Sultan would send everyone to the battlefield, which means that the defeat would really lead to the destruction of the clan and the race.

When you look at the history of the Ottoman inheritance, you will know what a barbaric representative is. Killing is indispensable for every succession to the throne, and the brutal Sultan is worthy of its name.

The same goes for Abdul Hamid II, who defeated his brother and father, and inherited the throne through a coup.

The monarch who grew up in this environment lacks everything, but not ruthlessness.

In a sense, they are all mentally ill patients. It is difficult to get on the throne of their father and brother without being distorted.

Abdul Hamid II glared at Midharth fiercely, as if he realized that it was not the time to turn against each other, and forced himself to suppress his dissatisfaction.

Warned: "My prime minister, it is best if I can do as you said, there is no idle person in the Ottoman Empire."

...

Midhart cannot represent the Ottoman people. As a multiethnic country with serious ethnic conflicts, the Ottomans have never been peaceful.

Not everyone is worried about the attack of the anti-Turkish alliance. On the contrary, some people in the Ottoman Empire welcomed the coalition forces.

Wherever there is oppression, there is resistance.

Deep inland in the Asia Minor Peninsula, an inconspicuous town welcomed an uninvited guest tonight.

"My old friend, the Ottoman butcher knife is about to slash your neck. Are you still sleeping?"

The middle-aged man in simple clothes shook his head: "Holman, you are still so alarmist when you haven't seen each other for so many years.

You launched the Near East War, and the Ottoman government was too busy to take care of itself. It was too late to stabilize the domestic situation. How could there be time to create trouble at this time?"

Holman smiled and said, "Save Draco, don't hide it anymore. Your expression has revealed your true thoughts.

You are afraid. The last failure made the passionate Draco no longer exist, and now there is only a rich man who is afraid of life and death."

Draco nodded: "You are right, I am really afraid. Draco, the young and ignorant, is dead, and now Draco, who has recognized the reality.

If you want to treat me as a pawn again, don’t even think about it. I will not take the lives of my compatriots and pave the way for you to have a clear path.

It’s ridiculous that I still treat you as a friend. Did you fulfill the Armenian independence you promised last time?

…”

Listening to Draco's constant complaints, Holman was not impatient and waited until he spoke dryly.

"Okay, old friend. I know you are wronged, otherwise you should take a sip of water to moisten your throat and continue to tell your grievances?"

Looking at Holman who handed the water cup, Draco knocked it off with one hand and was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Seeing that the momentum was almost done, Holman continued: "My friend, was it really our responsibility to fail last time?

We propose that you migrate to the Caucasus region and establish a country in the Transcaucasus at the junction of Asia and Europe. However, some people are reluctant to leave the prosperity of the Asia Minor Peninsula and insist on staying.

It’s okay to stay, but unfortunately, you will be finished before the war is over. How do you want us to fulfill our promises?

Austria does not owe you national independence. National independence has always been done by itself. If your government is not successful, do we still need to be responsible?"

Seeing Draco dejectedly, Holman patted him on the shoulder with his hand and continued, "My friend has not left you much time, and there is no hope if you don't cheer up.

As long as you are not isolated from the world, you should know that there was a civil war in France and no one in the European world can save the Ottoman.

Once the Ottoman Empire is destroyed, this will be the world of us and the Russians. If we have not made any contribution to this war, why should we support your independence?

No, maybe you can't wait for a while. In normal times, the Ottomans had richer coastal plains and didn't care about you bad land.

But this time it is different. When the war breaks out, their coastal areas will become battlefields, and a large number of refugees will pour into the inland.

If you don’t ask you to get land, how can the Sudanese government support so many people? Even if the Sudanese government does not take away your land, at least it will increase your taxes, right?

They had to mobilize two million troops. On average, one of the four people would be enlisted, and all young and strong men would have to go to the battlefield.

If nothing unexpected happens, the recruiting people will come soon.

Once you enter the Ottoman army, you should know what your destiny is."

Draco is already very clear about threats, intimidation and seduction, and he has no choice.

Regardless of whether Holman's promise can be fulfilled or not, he must now take the lead, and all ethnic groups in the Ottoman Empire must take the lead.

There is no human rights these days. If you stand in the wrong team, you will die. It is not a question of one or two, but a death of tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands.

The Prussian-Russian War has proved that the European world is not that civilized. Millions of people were starved to death, and the international community only shouted a few times.

Relatively speaking, Austria is still a good candidate among the great powers. Although it is often done with expulsion and exile, it has never been a massacre after all.

Draco asked bitterly: "I'm not the only choice for you. If I refuse, will you not see the sun tomorrow?"

Holman shook his head: "You're thinking too much, my friend. I'm just an intelligence officer, not a lie, and killing is not my job.

Based on my understanding of you, even if I don’t agree, I will never inform you.”

Draco could only believe half of this. Killing is indeed not Holman's job, but it is difficult to say silence.

As far as he knows, Armenians have many connections with Austria, including in this inconspicuous town.

In normal times, perhaps he was still the respected Mr. Draco. Now, if you say something no, these people will probably treat it as a hidden danger.

Draco sighed: "It seems that I have no choice! If you think I am a friend, please help send all the children in the town away!

They are innocent, and war has nothing to do with them. I know you have this strength, and I will work hard for you if you send them away."

Holman smiled bitterly and said, "This is really difficult. If we don't say hundreds of people before the war breaks out, we can send them away even if there are tens of thousands of people.

But now it is different. Austria's face is not good here. If you want to send so many children away, you must use the British and French channels.

We stand on the opposite side in this war. The three alliances of Britain, France and Austria are now only left to maintain their face, and it is difficult to use their power.

If I were just a child I sent away, I could also help..."

Draco waved his hand and interrupted, "Okay, my friend. Stop talking nonsense, I know you can do it."

If I only sent my children away, what would others think? It would not be enough to set off a wave of independence in the heart of the Ottomans.

Don't worry, old friend. I won't make it difficult for you to do. We can give you all the money, just raise these children and adults."

That's right, it's really a matter of money. Having money may not necessarily make the devil push the grinding, but it can definitely make people push the grinding.

There are many European capitalists active in the Ottomans. These people don’t mind shipping special goods once if they give money.

Draco did not look for these capitalists, not because he had no money, but the key was that he could not guarantee that these people would fulfill their contracts.

Greed is the nature of capital, and no one can guarantee that the capitalists will sell these children to the Ottoman after they collect the money.

It would be different if Austrian intervention was involved. Capitalists could not take them seriously, but they could not ignore the Austrian government.

Seeing that Holman was still hesitating, Draco continued to lobby: "My friend, I believe you will be a big shot after the war is over, and it is not a problem to get a fiefdom.

I know you are a noble family, but your family has long been declining and is unable to provide you with subsequent resources.

These children can become your team when they are raised."

Holman nodded. With such generous conditions, he really couldn't find a reason to refuse. Even if he needed to take on a lot of favors, it was worth it.

"Don't worry, my friend. From now on, your son is my son. I will accept him as his parents and support him as his adult."

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Chapter completed!