The Rise of the Empire

"I really didn't expect that Your Excellency would come to Vienna to visit me in person. I have always been prepared to visit you at your official residence in Bavaria or Prussia." I saw my old friend who was still in high spirits. Kemal himself was a little haggard.

"Don't take it to heart, I'm just passing by." Von Seeckt said.

"Did you drop by? As a Bavarian officer, you actually dropped by Vienna. This really surprises me." Kemal said thoughtfully. His heart was not as peaceful as it seemed. The reason is just as he said, why would a German officer drop by Vienna? This excuse is not normal! If von Seeckt had not deceived himself.

"The empire's territory and strategic scope have expanded beyond Europe. Africa, the Middle East and even South Asia are the empire's focus. So as a German soldier, I must be prepared to serve overseas." Von See Kurt said with a smile.

"Overseas?" Kemal's head began to spin rapidly, Africa? Okay, there may be something wrong somewhere in Africa, but it’s not like a senior general like von Seeckt would take action, right? With the fighting power of the indigenous Africans, a school-level officer can handle it, right? Was Sekter a vacation in the past? Obviously impossible!

South Asia? The Germans had a colony called Ceylon in South Asia. But a governor has been appointed there, and that governor was also a soldier. Von Seeckt had no reason at all in the past. And if he doesn't go to either of these two places, then based on the current situation, there is only one place von Seeckt can go, and that is the Mesopotamia! Yes, it’s here! Here, the Germans can obtain 6 million tons of oil production per year! Rebellion and turmoil have obviously affected the Germans' profits. In this case, it is logical for the Germans to ask for troops to be stationed in the oil field areas and along the roads. The Turkish government, whether it is Sudan or Leta, who is in charge of the Mesopotamia, Pasha simply couldn't refuse!

And what would it mean if a large number of German troops were stationed in the Mesopotamia? Once the situation in Turkey really gets out of control, Germany can completely occupy the Mesopotamia and take it as its own! The land here is fertile and the oil resources are abundant. Kemal could not think of a reason for the Germans to give up! And in doing so, it will undoubtedly be equivalent to dismembering Türkiye!

"I know you want to ask about my whereabouts. This matter should have been kept secret, but considering that we may need your help, I can tell you that I will soon serve as the commander of the Corps of the Kingdom of Bavaria in the Mesopotamia, because here in the Kingdom There are important assets, and 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 station directly." Von Seeckt said with a trace of regret on his face.

Is von Seeckt really going to serve as the commander of the so-called Bavarian Corps in Mesopotamia? Of course it is impossible! At least that's the case now, because the Crown Prince has made it very clear that only after Turkey has experienced an unforgettable civil strife from top to bottom will they examine Germany's friendship and assistance.

Only then will we completely break with the Americans. But now, the situation is still far from what the crown prince expected. Where is it now? Even the preparations for the establishment of this corps have not yet begun!

However, this does not prevent von Seeckt from using this as an excuse to blackmail Kemal! Kemal did not know Crown Prince Ruprecht's plan. In Kemal's view, Ruprecht had sufficient reasons to do this and was capable enough. Because no one in Türkiye can refuse Ruprecht! Not even the two pro-American pashas can! It would be difficult for the Germans to completely quell the unrest in Turkey, but if they just wanted to get a share of the dilapidated Turkey, it couldn't be easier! And once Germany enters, in the future, even if Turkey establishes a new government, it will be almost impossible to regain its territory!

"No! You can't do this, you are dividing Turkey! I will never allow this to happen! We are still allies! This is against morality!" Kemal exclaimed.

"Kemal, you are no longer the marshal of the Ottoman Empire, so I don't want to talk to you about the relationship between the two countries. Let's talk about you personally. As a comrade who once fought with us in Asia Minor, you should We know very well how much the empire, especially the Kingdom of Bavaria, paid in Asia Minor. We came all the way to fight several fierce battles with the British and French forces and drove them away from the land of Asia Minor. After the war, we gave your country a Due benefits.”

"Well, I want to ask, why are you helping the United States on the issue of the two river basins? Don't you know the potential conflict between Germany and the United States? Don't you know that Americans have thoughts about Turkey? Before you do When these things happened, why didn't you think that we were allies? Did we fight side by side? The reasons for your original choice are also applicable to the current empire. We are all for our own interests, and when the situation is irreversible , we must be prepared," von Seeckt said.

"No, the situation can still be restored. As long as your country is willing to provide help, I believe Turkey can still turn the crisis around. And if the empire can be preserved, then I think we can provide your country with satisfactory compensation." Kemal said excitedly. . He has now completely understood that the Germans just want Turkey to become their little brother, while the United States wants Turkey to die! In this case, it’s clear who to hang out with!

"Kemal, my friend, I hope you can calm down. The price you need to pay to help Turkey restore order is too high. We can't do a loss-making business. This is not like us saving you personally. The price is just a few million marks, but you ask us to save a country, and we need to pay a price of hundreds of millions, and we must 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 man abandoned by the Sultan, and you are burdened with infamy. You have nothing now and can't represent anyone. Even if we really want to save Turkey, we can also discuss this matter with the Turkish Sultan instead of you, so I am here today. Can we only talk about personal matters and not state affairs?" von Seeckt said.

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