"You really decided not to manage Turkey anymore? If you allow the civil strife in Turkey, our losses will be great." Earl Schelling asked after Grand Duke Baden left.

"There will be losses, but not particularly large, and the biggest loss is probably not us." Ruprecht said with a smile.

"We invest the most in Türkiye and benefit the most, and if something happens, then our losses will naturally be the greatest." Earl Schelling said.

"If you look at Turkey alone, it is indeed the case. But if you look at it from the overall perspective, it may not be possible. Our oil fields in Turkey have indeed provided us with more than 60,000 tons of fuel. If it is completely finished, the losses will definitely be huge. I don't deny it, but these losses can be compensated through other channels. Don't forget that we control the production of most of the Transcaucasus oil fields. If there is less oil produced, we can make up for some of the losses by raising prices, and the Baku oil fields also have the potential to increase production."

"We have also made progress in Persia in recent years. After the British withdraw from Persia, with the help of officials and nobles in Persia, we mastered some of the former British oil fields in Persia. After more than two years of recovery and expansion, the oil production has reached a higher level. The increased production capacity of these two oil fields can at least make up for the gap of 40,000 tons of fuel, and if we raise the price again, it is possible to make money." Ruprecht said.

"However, the North German states can import oil from the United States. Although they are in war, Americans' oil exports are still strong. Although we have some advantages in price, if we raise prices, this advantage may not be great." Earl Schelling said.

"The Americans are going to launch a large-scale 6th battle on New Guinea Island. The scale of this 6th battle is not comparable before. For the world's second largest island with an area of ​​more than 70,000 square kilometers, the Americans have to invest at least 40,000 combat troops. These troops will have a large number of vehicles and aircraft. Considering the larger supply fleet and the huge consumption of the United States itself, the Americans' oil export situation will only be worse than before. As a fairly outstanding military strategist, I can be responsible for saying that the Americans are still quite far from the end of the war. The battle on New Guinea Island will make the Americans unforgettable!" Crown Prince Ruprecht said with a smile. "The Americans think they have seen the dawn of victory and can't wait to attack us, but in fact, what they see is just an illusion. The main force of the Japanese Navy still exists, and the military trade between Britain and France and other countries is also there. So, some of this war will be fought."

"The power of monopoly is not only reflected in simple gains and losses, but it can also easily affect other industrial sectors. For example, the price increase of oil will inevitably lead to the price increase of gasoline, diesel and other chemical products. To give the simplest example, if oil prices rise, then automobile sales in North Germany will inevitably be affected. This is difficult for those capitalists to accept. If you want to protect the automobile industry, the government must provide certain subsidies. If anyone in the governments of each state can afford subsidies? Then Bavaria said second, but no one said first. We can use subsidies to survive this period of tightening, and even transfer part of the profits of oil prices to automobile companies, but what should other countries do? They do not have enough funds. So, it seems that I lost, but in fact I am the most stable." The crown prince said with a smile.

"But once the situation in Turkey really collapses, it will be a heavy blow to the empire's strategy and reputation. After all, Turkey is our ally and one of the three ally countries. The war has just ended for three years. The empire is just watching an ally fall apart in internal and external difficulties, which will cause many countries that have just followed us to worry. If the Americans really go deep into the Middle East, it will definitely be like a thorn in our throat. At that time, it will take more energy and cost to clear this nail." Earl Schelling said with some concern.

"And your reputation will also be hit hard by this matter. Before that, everything you do can be said to be successful. This victory will create your invincible reputation. And once you fail this time, whether it is not strong enough or giving up Turkey due to internal problems, your remaining will be hit hard, and your enemies will take the opportunity to siege. Giving up Turkey at this time is not a good choice for the empire and you." Earl Schelling said.

"I have not given up on Turkey. Although we are ready for the worst, I can tell you clearly that all the arrangements about Turkey are in progress. If I really realize that things have reached an irreversible level, I will still go to rescue Kemal, but I will never use hundreds of millions of marks of arms to exchange for a balance in Turkey for several months!" Ruprecht said.

"I have been thinking about the way to make Turkey a middle-class power and to tie it to German and Austrian chariots in the next 40 years. And now this method has basically matured, and now our bystander is an indispensable step in this plan," said Ruprecht.

"So is your persistence in rescuing Marshal Kemal an indispensable step in this plan? In fact, there are not many agents we can choose, and even Zemal Pasha is possible to strive for. As long as the conditions we give are the same as those of the United States, it doesn't matter if it's even lower. And they are easier to master than Kemal and are very good agents." Earl Schelling asked.

"What you said makes sense. Judging from the difficulty of control, everyone else is better than Kemal. But first, we need to make sure that what kind of Turkey we need, then what kind of partner we need."

"In my vision, Turkey in the future should be like this. First, it is a country of medium strength, perhaps not as good as France, but at least it should be on the same level as Spain. This is a country with relatively stable internal conditions, a certain future, and an ability to serve as an important supporter of the empire. We do not need a weak ally, let alone this ally may continue to fight internally due to internal problems. We have to put in extra energy to maintain it." The crown prince said.
Chapter completed!