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2403 Turkey 1

"We will discuss this issue later. We will discuss this issue with the German Emperor and the Social Democratic Party. We also need funds to improve the coal, iron and oil supply chain. At that time, everyone will have a chance." Ruprecht's statement made Prince Albert and Prince Baden relieved. After all, if Ruprecht took advantage of the situation and said at this time that Austro-Hungarian Empire could supply sufficient coal, iron and oil mines to Italy, then will Prince Albert, representing the German Emperor and Prince Max, representing the Baden, agree? Or object? This cannot be expressed!

If you agree, it is obviously equivalent to pressure from the German Empire and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and in the end, all the cheaper gave Bavaria and Austro-Hungarian Empire. North Germany had no benefit at all. If you disagree, you would definitely offend people. Moreover, the proposal to control Italian raw materials just now was proposed by Prince Albert. Doesn’t this mean that you slapped yourself in the face?

Fortunately, Crown Prince Ruprecht did not make a direct statement, but introduced this topic temporarily. This must involve the division of interests in the future. In terms of coal, iron and oil, Bavaria and Austro-Hungarian Empire have the advantage. The Crown Prince will definitely use these advantages to exchange for copper mines, non-ferrous metals, diamonds and gold in the southern African colonies. Everyone can make money to continue, so the Crown Prince is not in a hurry to seize the market.

"There is another problem with food! Italy's food is completely unsupportive, even worse than the German Empire. If possible, I hope we can use Ukrainian food to control the Italian market." Prince Albert said.

"These ideas are all very good, but there is a premise that we must eliminate the interference from the United States. Simply using the treaty cannot give us the advantage. Just imagine, if Italy imports a large amount of our raw materials and industrial products, then Italy itself is in a situation of overwhelming situation. Italy needs foreign exchange, and they definitely don't want to see this happening." Saxony Prince Christian said.

"We can exchange currency with Italy, or barter directly when necessary, such as oil, coal and steel. These official bulk trades." The Crown Prince said. Bartering or exchanging certain currencies with each other is often used in later generations for countries that lack sufficient foreign exchange. This method can only be implemented if Italy cannot guarantee payment. Of course, if currency exchange is used, Mark's influence in Italy will definitely increase greatly.

So, under the planning of a bunch of "second generations" in the German Empire, a plan for Italy after the war finally leaked out. At this time, the Italian king in Rome commissioned Rio Emanuele III to suddenly feel a sense of panic in his heart. He threw the documents in his hand on the table in dismay. Since the end of the Norwegian Sea Battle, the Italian king tried to restore relations with Germany and Austria, but the attitude of Germany and Austria was unclear and the response seemed lukewarm, which made Emanuele III very uneasy. Italy had indeed made a lot of money by using wartime neutrality, but now? What attitude does Germany and Austria have towards him? He is not clear and even a little scared!

"Okay, Italy is like this first, so let's start discussing the next country now. I suggest that we can discuss the Ottoman Turkish Empire." Ruprecht said. The German Emperor's face had been given to Albert, so now, naturally, Ruprecht raised the second question.

"Let me talk about my point of view first. The Ottoman Empire is our ally. This time we can quickly resolve Russia and have a very important relationship with Turkey on our side. We completely locked down Russia's way of obtaining aid from the West. After the victory of the war, Turkey also obtained territory and compensation. (The compensation from the Balkan countries was given to Turkey, and part of the funds obtained from Russia was also distributed to Turkey) But I think Turkey is just a return to the world. Turkey is already rotten, and the Turkish Al-Shabaab is just a papermaker, with gold and jade on the outside and dust on the inside." The crown prince said.

"Your Highness, what do you mean is that we need to change an ally?" asked Prince Baden. The Crown Prince's speech today is completely different from his previous performance. You should know that before World War I, when all other powerful countries were not optimistic about Turkey, Ruprecht stood firmly on Turkey's side in the Balkan War and the Italian-Turkey War. But now, the Crown Prince seems to be trying to attack this former ally?

"We need to change the brains of this ally, and the newly established Turkey will still be our indispensable ally. But the one who leads this country cannot be the Turkish secular sultan and his bureaucrats. We need a Turkish government closer to Europe, an advanced, and separated church and state to manage this still huge empire. To some extent, we need Turkey to be reborn from a nirvana!" said the crown prince.

"Then have we found a good agent? In addition, is Turkey still the current Turkey? Will the new Turkey fall apart?" Prince Albert asked. In fact, if this is really necessary, there are many other important problems that need to be solved, such as when to launch it? How to eliminate the influence of the great powers such as the United States? When Turkey collapses, will the empire have a share of the pie?

"I personally value Kemal." said the crown prince.

"Kemal? I have enough ability. I have read the war reports in Asia Minor. His command skills are still good, and he is highly respected. He is also very good at it. But is this person a little difficult to control?" Duke Albrecht frowned and said. In fact, the Crown Prince and the Duke were angry in private. The Crown Prince was optimistic about Kemal because of everything he did to Turkey in history. In the case of defeat, he brought Turkey out of the brink of disintegration. The reason why the Duke was not optimistic about Kemal was also because Kemal was too excellent.

"Turkey itself has the qualifications to become a big country. They have Asia Minor and the entire Fertile Crescent Land (the arc-shaped area of ​​later generations of Israel, Syria, Lebanon and Iraq.) Now they have gained a firm foothold in the Balkans, and Iraq's oil has also made Turkey a big resource country. There is also Libya, which is now re-incorporated into Turkey's territory. If he is given another political strongman and the country's future will be very bright after eradicating the corrupt caliphate system and religious influence." The Duke said.
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