Chapter eight hundred and fifty second war wealth
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"His Excellency Foreign Minister, is your country really not going to attack Russia with us? Russia is already very weak. As long as we work together, we can easily destroy Russia. $. In this way, our two countries can also reduce a life-and-death enemy." Hassan, the Minister of the Ottoman Turkish Empire to China, said with some regret. After the Ottoman Turkish Empire declared war on Russia, they hoped to convince the Chinese Empire to continue to go to war on Russia. In this way, the possibility of destroying Russia was much greater.
Although the Ottoman Turkish Empire was once a powerful empire that dominated Eurasia and Africa, and defeated the coalition forces of European countries. However, the Ottoman Turkish Empire is no longer as good as before. In the wars with its old rival Russia, it lost more and won less. Now, the Ottoman Turkish Empire has become the sick man of West Asia. With the strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, it would be almost impossible. Even if it was to defeat Russia, it would be very difficult. After all, the comprehensive national strength of the two countries is very different. If the Chinese Empire had not annihilated the main force of the Russian army this time, the Ottoman Turkish Empire would not dare to go to war against Russia at all.
"My Lord, we have also suffered heavy losses in the wars we fought before. In addition, the empire still has a great war in North America, so in a short period of time, we have no plans to go to war against Russia. However, on behalf of the empire, I still want to congratulate the Ottoman Turkish army on the victory of the Russian battlefield. Now it seems that the Ottoman Turkish Empire's final victory is just around the corner!" Wei Yuan, deputy minister of diplomacy of the empire, said with a smile.
If Russia could be destroyed, the empire would definitely not give up such an opportunity. However, the long supply line and backward transportation restricted the empire's strength. Before these problems were resolved, it would be almost impossible for the empire to destroy Russia. Now, the Ottoman Turkish Empire can only weaken Russia. Moreover, the empire can still hide behind, get the best of both sides and get the best.
"His Foreign Minister, this is really a pity!" Minister Hassan said. Of course he knew that Wei Yuan's words were just an excuse. He was very dissatisfied with the Chinese Empire and Russia reaching an armistice agreement. The Ottoman Turkish Empire was undoubtedly the Chinese Empire used the Ottoman Turkish Empire to gain benefits from Russia. Russia paid as much as 120 million pounds of war reparations to the Chinese Empire. He once told the ministers that the Ottoman Turkish Empire was used by the Chinese Empire. However, the Chinese Empire was a powerful country that could easily defeat Russia. It was much stronger than the Ottoman Turkish Empire. Such a powerful empire was not something that the Ottoman Turkish Empire could provoke.
"My Lord, although we cannot go to war directly against Russia, we can provide some support to the Ottoman Turkish Empire within our ability." Wei Yuan said with a smile. This was one of his purpose of meeting with Minister Hassan this time, in order to sell weapons and equipment to the Ottoman Turkish Empire. In the war against Russia, the Imperial Army seized hundreds of thousands of rifles and thousands of cannons. The Empire looked down on the Russian weapons. Even if they were sealed in warehouses, they would occupy a place. If they could be sold to the Ottoman Turkish Empire, they could not only exchange some funds for the empire, but also strengthen the Ottoman Turkish Empire and make the war last.
"Oh? His Excellency Minister of Foreign Affairs, what are you referring to?" Minister Hassan was stunned.
"My Lord, we know that your country is also expanding its army on a large scale. However, there seem to be some gaps in weapons and equipment. If the Ottoman Turkish Empire is willing, we can provide your country with a batch of second-hand equipment at an extremely low price, including rifles and cannons, etc.!" Wei Yuan said.
"Second-hand equipment? Are your army replaced with weapons?" asked Minister Hassan. The power of the Chinese Empire's standard weapons is already well known to the world. The Ottoman Turkish Empire also hopes to be able to buy them. However, except for the Spanish Kingdom, a die-hard ally of the Chinese Empire, no country has ever bought the full set of army standard weapons of the Chinese Empire.
"No, Your Minister. Our army does not have many weapons to change. What we can provide to your country is the Russian army seized on the battlefield. Although it was seized on the battlefield, Your Minister can rest assured that we have carried out maintenance and the quality is absolutely reliable. And, compared with international prices, the price we sell will be lower." Wei Yuan said.
"Are the weapons of the Russian army?" Minister Hassan frowned. The weapons of the Russian army were not very advanced. Although the industry of the Ottoman Turkish Empire was backward, their weapons were mainly imported from Britain, France and the Kingdom of Prussia. The weapons were more advanced than those of the Russian army.
"My Lord, although the weapons of the Russian army are relatively simple, it is enough to use them on the battlefield. If the Ottoman Turkish Empire buys a rifle from Britain, the price is as high as 15 pounds. We can sell it to the Ottoman Turkish Empire at the same price. At the same price, your country can arm five soldiers. This is undoubtedly a great relief for your country's finances." Minister Wei Yuan persuaded. The Chinese Empire did not expect to make much money by selling these weapons. It was purely to improve the strength of the Ottoman Turkish Empire and enable them to continue fighting with the Russians, fighting both sides and losing both sides and blood flowed into a river.
Minister Hassan quickly began to calculate that although the Russian army's weapons were a little worse, the impact was not great when fighting on the battlefield. What's more, the price offered by the Chinese Empire was really cheap. If you buy a pound rifle from the UK, you can buy five from the Chinese Empire.
The Ottoman Turkish Empire suffered considerable losses in the war against Russia. In addition, their financial pressure was also great. If they could buy a large number of weapons and equipment at a low price, it would be considered as a solution to the urgent need.
"His Excellency Foreign Minister, I wonder how many weapons and equipment your country can provide to us?" asked Minister Hassan.
"Five hundred thousand rifles and one thousand cannons. The total price is 20,000 pounds!" Wei Yuan said.
"Five hundred thousand rifles and one thousand cannons?" Minister Hassan was also shocked. He didn't expect that there were so many weapons that the Chinese Empire could sell, and the price was indeed very low. There were only 20,000 pounds in total. If the same amount of weapons were to be purchased from the UK, it would be impossible without 10 million pounds. Therefore, Minister Hassan believed that the price was already very attractive.
"Yes, Your Excellency the Minister. I think these weapons are enough to arm the Ottoman Turkish Empire and defeat Russia!" Wei Yuan said. Twenty thousand pounds, which is converted into Huayuan, is 80,000. It seems not much, but it is enough to build a most advanced "Qin-class" battleship of the Imperial Navy. If it is not sold, it will be useless in the warehouse.
"His Excellency Foreign Minister, I need to report to the country. However, please rest assured that I will have the power to promote this transaction." Minister Hassan said. Buying so many weapons at a very low price is indeed a profit for the Ottoman Turkish Empire.
"Haha, then thank you, Minister!" Wei Yuan smiled.
"His Excellency Foreign Minister, the Ottoman Turkish Empire will not forget the support of the Chinese Empire for us!" said Duke Hassan.
When Wei Yuan smiled and sent Minister Hassan out, Russian Minister to China Putiyatin came out of the office of the Imperial Foreign Minister Lin Hao. After some bargaining, Lin Hao only agreed to reduce the ransom from 250 million pounds to 220 million pounds. This was still a long way from his expectations. So, he knew that he still had to leave if he wanted to redeem those hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war!
At this time, Minister Putiyatin suddenly saw Wei Yuan, deputy minister of diplomacy of the Empire, send Hassan, the Minister of the Ottoman Turkish Empire to China, out of his office with a smile on his face. His heart suddenly became nervous. Could it be that the people of the Ottoman Turkish Empire knew the empire’s plan? Or those damn Chinese, they revealed to the Ottoman Turkish Empire that the empire wanted to redeem prisoners of war.
"Bastard! How could they be so untrustworthy?" Minister Putiyatin cursed in his heart.
If the Ottoman Turkish Empire learned that Russia was preparing to redeem prisoners of war from the Chinese Empire, then they would definitely come forward to disrupt the situation. This would have a huge impact on Russia's plan. This made Minister Putiyatin very worried.
"Hey! Isn't this the Minister Putiyatin? Long time no see." After seeing the Minister Putiyatin, Minister Hassan took the initiative to say hello. The Ottoman Turkish army defeated the Russian army, which made him feel arrogant in front of the Minister Putiyatin.
"Minister Hassan, yes, long time no see." Minister Putiyatin said expressionlessly.
"Mr. Putiyatin, it seems that your complexion is a little wrong! Could it be that you are sick?" Minister Hassan asked with a smile.
"Mr. Hassan, I'm in great health. But what are you here for?" asked Minister Putiyatin.
"Haha, Lord Putiyatin, my coming here is confidential!" Minister Hassan's smile was very bright. (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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