Chapter 2831 Meeting 1
"I really didn't expect that you would come to Vienna to visit me in person. I have been preparing to visit your official residence in Bavaria or Prussia." Kemal was a little haggard when he saw his old friend who was still energetic.
"Don't take it to heart, I'm just a walk." Von Seckert said.
"Are you going? As a Bavarian officer, you actually arrived in Vienna. This really surprised me." Kemal said thoughtfully. His heart was not as calm as he said. The reason was as if he had said, what exactly did a German officer go to Vienna? This excuse was abnormal! If Von Seckert had not deceived himself.
"The empire's territory and strategic scope have been expanded to areas outside Europe, Africa, the Middle East and even South Asia are the focus of the empire. So as a German soldier, I must be prepared to serve overseas." Von Seckert said with a smile.
"Overseas?" Kemal's head began to spin rapidly. Africa? Well, something might be wrong in Africa, but it would not be possible for senior generals like Von Seckert to take action, right? With the combat effectiveness of African indigenous people, a school-level officer can settle it? Did Seckert go on vacation in the past? Obviously it was impossible!
South Asia? The Germans have a colony called Ceylon in South Asia. But the Governor has been appointed there, and the Governor was also a soldier. Von Seckert had no reason in the past. If they didn’t go to these two places, then based on the current situation, Von Seckert had only one place to go, that is the Mesopotamian Basin! That’s right, it’s here! Here, the Germans can obtain 6 million tons of oil production every year! Rebellion and turmoil obviously affected the Germans’ income. In this case, it would be natural for the Germans to request troops to be stationed in oil fields and along the roads. The Turkish government, whether it is Sudan or Letapasha, who is in charge of the Mesopotamian Basin, cannot refuse!
What does it mean if the German army enters the Mesopotamian Basin in large quantities? Once the situation in Turkey really gets out of control, then Germany can occupy the Mesopotamian Basin and take it for itself! The land here is fertile and the oil resources are sufficient, Kemal can't think of a reason for the Germans to give up! In this way, it will undoubtedly be dismembered Türkiye!
"I know where you want to ask me. This matter should have been kept confidential, but considering that we may need your help, I can tell you that I will be the commander of the Kingdom of Bavaria's Corps in the Mesopotamia. Because the Kingdom has important assets, it seems that your government is no longer able to maintain the situation, so for the benefit of the empire, we can only send troops to settle directly in." Feng Seckert said with a hint of regret on his face.
Is Von Seckert really going to serve as the commander of the so-called Bavarian Corps in the Mesopotamian River Basin? Of course it is impossible! At least now, because the crown prince has already said it very clearly. Only after Turkey has experienced a deep civil strife from top to bottom can they consult Germany's friendship and aid and completely break with the Americans. Now, the situation is still far from what the crown prince expected, and it is only where it is now! Even the corps has not begun to prepare for construction!
However, this does not prevent von Seickt from using this as an excuse to threaten Kemal! Kemal does not know the plan of Crown Prince Ruprecht. In Kemal's view, Ruprecht has sufficient reasons to do this and has enough ability. Because no one in Turkey can reject Ruprecht! Even the two pro-American Pashas cannot be! It is difficult for the Germans to completely quell the unrest in Turkey, but it would be simpler if they just get a piece of the pie from the broken Turkey! And once Germany enters, then in the future, even if Turkey establishes a new government, it will be almost impossible to return to its territory again!
"No! You can't do this, you're splitting Türkiye! I will never allow this to happen! We are still allies! Doing this is against morality!" Kemal exclaimed.
"Kemal, you are no longer a marshal of the Ottoman Empire, so I don't want to talk to you about the relationship between the two countries. Let's talk to you personally. As a comrade-in-arms who once fought side by side in Asia Minor, you should be very clear about how much the empire, especially the Kingdom of Bavaria, paid in Asia Minor. We came from afar and fought several fierce battles with the British and French coalition forces and drove them away from the land of Asia Minor. After the war, we gave your country the benefits it deserved according to the agreement."
"So good, I want to ask, why did you help the United States on the issue of the Mesopotamian River Basin? Don't you know the potential conflict between Germany and the United States? Don't you know that Americans have ideas about Turkey? Why didn't you think we were allies when you did these things? We used to fight side by side? The reason you chose at the beginning is also applicable to the empire today. We are all for our own interests, and we must be prepared when the situation is irreversible." Von Seckert said.
"No, the situation can be restored. As long as your country is willing to provide help, I believe Turkey can still turn the crisis into safety. If the empire can be safe, then I think we can provide you with satisfactory compensation." Kemal said excitedly. He now completely figured it out. The Germans just want Turkey to be their younger brother, while the United States let Turkey die! In this case, it is clear who should be with whom!
"Kemal, my friend, I hope you can calm down. The price you need to pay for re-helping Turkey restore order is too high. We cannot do a loss-making business. This is not just a matter of saving you personally, paying millions of marks. You ask us to save a country, and the price we need to pay is billions, and we have to be prepared to bear tens of thousands of casualties! This is impossible."
"And don't you think it's funny when you make this request to me? You are now a person abandoned by the Sultan and you are infamous. You have nothing now and cannot represent anyone. Even if we really want to save Turkey, we can discuss this with the Sultan of Turkey instead of looking for you. So, today I come, can we only talk about personal matters and not state affairs?" said Von Seckert.
Chapter completed!