First of all, we will arrange an excellent leader for Turkey. He is highly respected in Turkey and is easier to gain recognition from the army and the people! He will be more at ease when dealing with internal issues in Turkey. After all, whether it is the corrupt Sudan or Pasha, the Turkish people do not like them. If a former national hero returns at this time, it will be of great significance to us to stabilize the political situation in Turkey.

Secondly, we buried a bomb in Persia! This bomb only has the detonation fuse! No one else has! It will be the key to our solution to the Persian problem. With the help of Reza Khan, we moved from the Transcaucasus and the Caspian Sea to quickly control the northern part of Persia, and then the connection between Russia and Persia in stages. Once the connection between Russia and the Americans is interrupted, all problems will be solved. We fundamentally cut off the influence of foreign forces, and at the same time we have chosen suitable leaders for the two countries. In the end, as long as we are more flexible in political and military skills, the Middle East will be completely stable.

From the perspective of efforts, we may only spend about 30% to 40%, but the final dominance fell in our hands! Because compared to Prussia, Kemal and Reza Khan must be more inclined to Bavaria. The German emperor would pay a lot, but they would eventually make wedding dresses for us! The crown prince said with a smile.

Will there be any problem with this plan? For example, things may develop to a point where we cannot handle them. After all, we are fighting in two areas with a total population of more than 30 million and an area of ​​4 million square kilometers. I do not doubt your ability and judgment, but I am worried that the German Emperor will make things bad. Earl Schelling thought for a while and said.

I was naturally prepared for this. The direction of advancement chosen by the German Emperor would probably be Asia Minor and the Balkans, because it is closest to Germany and is most convenient to deploy troops. But in fact, this is not the key to the battle situation! The most important thing is in the Persian Gulf! As long as we can control the Persian Gulf, we can retreat and defend our oil field exports, enter and attack the Mesopotamia. And we can directly control most of the coastline of Persia, so that we will be stable! The Crown Prince said.

From a military perspective, it is not a big problem for the German Emperor's army to deal with the situation along Asia Minor and the Mediterranean coast. After all, it is very close to the starting base, the supply line is relatively short, and it is the core of the Sudan's controlled area. However, it is difficult to extend this control force to other areas, especially the Mesopotamian Basin, which is far away, but it is also a must-fight! Therefore, in order to prevent the situation from getting out of control, even if Bavaria makes its own efforts, it must leave a nail in the Mesopotamian Basin, and this nail is Basra!

The situation is a bit chaotic. In Turkey, Sultan and Pasha are hostile, and the Persians want to take advantage of the situation during the Turkish civil war. The German Emperor wants to help Sultan, and we need to find the right opportunity to let Kemal return to Turkey. All the opposition is our potential enemy. Earl Schelling said, feeling that his head is already a little messy, like a bucket of paste!

Haha, this is chaotic? The conflicts in the Ottoman Empire are definitely not just about this, but also about ethnic issues, religious issues, and issues between religion and secularism. There are too many, so this time, the Turkish Empire will inevitably lose some territory, not only because of the limited domestic power in Turkey, but also to alleviate internal conflicts. The crown prince said.

So what about the problem in the Mesopotamia? Do we have any demand in the Mesopotamia? Earl Schelling said with a frown.

We will control Basra, increase oil fields and investment in the Mesopotamia. But no matter what, we will not occupy directly. We will not station formal armed forces in peacetime. We must take care of the emotions and dignity of our allies, both Turkey and Persia. In peacetime, we only need economic interests. The crown prince was silent for a minute before he said.

That was a pity. The Mesopotamian Basin brought me more than 3 million tons of fuel every year, and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers made this area a fertile land. Earl Schelling held his eyes and said with regret.

Yes, there was some regret. The crown prince sighed and said, "To be honest, as a time traveler, the crown prince knew very well how abundant the Mesopotamia in the future! 3 million tons of fuel, if it was developed, 30 million tons of oil would be a slightest meaning! The Mesopotamia is a land with black gold flowing!

But this territory really cannot be taken. The Germans can set up bases and military ports there, exploit oil, and even maintain a certain scale of military existence. However, it is obvious that it is not possible to tear off such a large area from Turkey, because in this way, in the eyes of the entire Turkish society, the character of the savior set by Crown Ruprecht will completely collapse, and the Arabs in the Mesopotamian Basin will not agree with the behavior of the Crown Prince. Therefore, in order to prevent exceptions from happening, the strategy of Ruprecht in the Mesopotamian Basin is to obtain economic benefits in Germany. Turkey can preserve most of the Mesopotamian Basin, and some areas may be independent. After all, there are a large number of Arabs and Kurds here. As for whether they can be independent in the end, or how big the newly established country is, it depends on the ability of both sides.

In the Crown Prince's opinion, it doesn't matter if there is any conflict between his younger brothers, and even if it is a situation that is tense on the surface, it is allowed. Otherwise, there is no conflict between him. How can the boss's influence be demonstrated? Look at the actions of the United States in later generations to face conflicts between Japan and South Korea, so that he can both seek conflicts with him, and at the same time ensure that the fight is not broken. This is the attitude the boss should have. In the future, there can be a regional power in the Middle East, but there must be no one. Turkey and Persia should maintain a dynamic and stable state to facilitate the empire to maintain sufficient control capabilities in the Middle East! Well, that's it!

The so-called gains and losses, but only entering and not leaving is a pirate! The boss who only eats meat and cannot drink soup has no future. She can shear wool when necessary, but can't do it too much. Later America has told the boss of the world what to do. Therefore, the crown prince never goes too far when doing things.

So will the Austro-Hungarian Empire participate directly in this operation? Earl Schelling asked at the end.

The crown prince thought about it and said.
Chapter completed!