Vol 4 Chapter 80: Syria

Is this rebel work really that dangerous? Essad was not sure, at least he had a good start. With the back door opened by the Bulgarian defenders, he smoothly got into a Montenegrin infantry regiment.
These pieces of information were determined in advance. Almost all members of this infantry regiment were released from the concentration camps of the Kingdom of Montenegro. They were once members of the Ottoman Empire.
The only regret is that they are already very old, they have passed the age of impulsiveness, and long-term work has even consumed their fighting spirit.
It is not so easy to mobilize them to turn against each other. At least one incentive is needed.
This inducement has long existed. The composition of the Black Mountain Infantry Division is very complicated, and internal contradictions are naturally indispensable.
The relationship between the Hei ethnic group, the Serb ethnic group, and the Ottomans is not harmonious, and there is no doubt that the Hei ethnic group and the Serbian military officers jointly excluded these Ottomans.
It's okay if it's just squeezing out, but it can't be alleviated in terms of weaponry, equipment, and salary distribution.
This was done deliberately by Major General Vicky Clinton. The weapons and equipment assigned to the Black Mountain Infantry Division were reduced by one battalion, and the army's salary was reduced by half, and they were allowed to distribute freely.
For a long time, these Ottomans are no longer passionate, and everyone can bear it if they suffer. But the rations are insufficient, this can't be tolerated.
As the top commander of this regiment, Wesley is in a very bad mood now. According to his idea, he is only one-tenth of the food. Everyone in the division saves a little bit of food. This food is barely enough.
But his opinion was ignored, and there were two Ottoman regiments like him, and all the vacancies for this part fell on them. This means that the two and a half rations are gone.
Don't suffer from lack and unevenness!
When they were in the concentration camp, they didn't have to go hungry, anyway, they could survive even if they ate a seven-point full.
It's a pity that when others can eat and drink, they are about to be hungry. The mood is instantly imbalanced. At this time, Essad has "impersonated a military police" and entered his headquarters.
Essard said calmly: "General Wesley, hello! Get to know each other first, Major Essad, Chief of Staff of the General Command of the Syrian Front of the Ottoman Empire, I must have been very clear about my intentions!"
Wesley's face changed drastically, and he said in horror: "How did you get in? Don't you know where this is?"
Essard smiled slightly and did it, slowly saying: "Don't worry, Mr. Wesley, it's safe here. As long as the two of us, the guards have been transferred by me. They won't disturb our conversation."
Wesley calmed down slowly, and still said coldly: "You go quickly, once you are discovered, you will be finished."
Essard's face remained unchanged, and he calmly said: "Very well, it seems that Mr. Wesley has forgotten the feud. You have been bullied by the Montenegrin for so long, don't you want revenge?
Think about your family, how many people died in the concentration camp where there is no hope? How come the Bulgarians rescued you, so you can betray the motherland and give up all this? "
Wesley said angrily: "Enough, don't talk about it! You won't be able to go if you don't leave, you just say it's no use breaking the sky, we can't beat the Bulgarians!"
Essad was taken aback. He did not expect that the biggest problem was that these people thought the Ottoman Empire would lose the war.
It is normal to think about it. The Ottoman Empire has never won after the two sides have fought so many times. It is normal to have no confidence in them.
Essard shook his head and said, "No, Mr. Wesley, your worries are unnecessary. I don't know if we can beat the Bulgarians, but we won't be a problem with Syria!
The country has already increased 800,000 troops to Syria. Do you think that 1.3 million troops will not be able to penetrate Syria?
You know that Bulgaria has only five divisions here, and the rest are colonial troops. Do you think we can't even win these colonial troops?
You don’t think the Bulgarians will increase their troops, do you? Now the war on the European Big 6 has reached a white-hot stage, and Bulgaria has sent reinforcements to France.
Now that the Eastern Front is in full swing, where can they have so many reinforcements to support Syria?
According to my judgment, the Bulgarians are very likely to abandon the Syrian region. For them, the Balkan region is the core. A colony like Syria is dispensable! "
Essard's words made Wesley's attitude shaken again. Although he hadn't fully believed it yet, there was always an instinct to tell him that it was true!
Seeing his change in attitude, Essard added: "Mr. Wesley, haven't you seen that the Bulgarians hand over more and more lines of defense to the colonial forces?
Whether you admit it or not, the signs of Bulgaria abandoning Syria are becoming more and more obvious. For you and your subordinates, cooperation with us is the best choice!
Here is a Swiss bank cheque for 10,000 pounds. It is now yours. As long as you cooperate with us to seize the Syrian area, there will be great rewards later, and you can even become the new nobleman of the Ottoman Empire!
Even if you are worried that the Bulgarians will fight back, you can also take the bounty to immigrate and go to places out of Bulgaria's reach such as the United States and Brazil. Who can find you in the vast crowd? "
Facing the temptation of money, Wesley's eyes have begun to shine. The huge figure of 10,000 pounds is enough for him to live a prosperous life in any region of the world.
What is there to be afraid of? Even if the Ottoman Empire is about to fail in the end, you can run away and hide in a corner. Would the Bulgarians still fight for their little role?
Seeing the changes in Wesley's expressions one after another, Ethard knew that this action was likely to be completed, and now only needed a reason for Guan Guangwei to betray him.
Essard continued to add fire: "Mr. Wesley thinks about your grievances, why are you hungry, so they can eat and drink?
Every time you distribute supplies, you get the least, and the food you eat is always the worst. When the war begins, the most dangerous task is still yours. Even if you don’t think about it for yourself, you have to do it for your subordinates. consider!
Don't you want revenge? For your dead relatives and friends, seek justice from the Montenegrin people next door? "
I saw Wesley said angrily, "Okay, I did it! Tell me what to do?"
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At the same time as the Essad operation, Major General Vicky Clinton was also organizing the withdrawal of the army, and at the same time put the last batch of food into the hands of the people.
As for the remaining food, there is actually not much food left. The Syrian area has not been open for a long time, and coupled with the rapid increase in the number of immigrants, it is naturally almost consumed.
However, before leaving, Major General Vicky Clinton was also prepared. Once the Ottomans broke through the line of defense, they would burn all the food and materials. By then, the rations of more than three million people would have a headache.
Of course, the Ottomans probably won't have a headache. In this regard, they are already very proficient in business. The animals can become food without forage.
I have to say that Ferdinand is still softened. Syria is not far from New Year's Day and Palestine. As long as they want to run, there is no problem.
The premise is that the Ottomans will run as soon as they come, and naturally they will not be able to run away when they are late. If someone regards the Ottoman army as an ally, they can only be considered unlucky.
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On a dark and windy night for a month, the Ottoman army, with the cooperation of Wesley, the leading party, broke through Bulgaria's defense line in Syria, and the Bulgarian army, which was originally a reserve, disappeared.
However, the Ottoman army still encountered fierce resistance, and there was no alternative to the small towns previously occupied by the Ottomans. After the Bulgarian army regained the lost ground, the dogs and dogs were no longer there.
As the Greeks who have witnessed all this with their own eyes, naturally they dare not surrender easily now, and can only fight and retreat. Maybe they are doing well.
Major General Vicky Clinton directly informed them of the situation by telegram, and because of the traitor’s betrayal, Syria could no longer hold it.
Tell them directly that they can retreat to the rear, and Bulgaria will build a new line of defense in Palestine. It even allowed the frontline troops to surrender to the Ottomans at the necessary moments.
I have to say that there are good fortune and misfortune. Because of the hatred of the Greeks and the Ottoman Empire, most of these Greek colonial forces chose to resist. After receiving the order, they also chose to retreat as soon as possible.
The Romanian and Montenegrin colonial forces made a different choice and surrendered directly to the Ottomans. In their view, everyone is allies, and the Ottomans will not do anything to them.
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After paying more than 30,000 casualties, Hadley Pasha successfully occupied the Syrian area, but his good mood did not last long. As the front stretched, their logistical supplies began to have problems.
There was no way that the sea transportation was cut off, so I could only take 6 routes of transportation, but there was no railroad yet. The cost of using horse-drawn carriages to support an army of nearly 700,000 was undoubtedly an astronomical figure.
However, the war continues. When there is no alternative, we can only give priority to the transportation of weapons and ammunition, and part of the food must be collected locally.
"What? There is no food in Syria?" Hadley Pasha said in disbelief.
The quartermaster explained: "Yes, general, the Syrian area is not a grain-producing area in the first place, and it is normal that there is not much reserves, plus many granaries were destroyed during the war, so..."
Hadley Pasha said angrily: "Enough is enough, won't you go to collect food? Bulgaria dares to immigrate so many people to Syria, so you must ensure that they eat?
Don't look at them by our previous standards. After years of opening by the Bulgarians, Syria is now a new granary! "
The quartermaster went on to explain: "General, all the land in Syria belongs to the Bulgarian agricultural company. The local people are hired by them. They are paid. Naturally, the farmers do not have much food.
The Bulgarian Agricultural Company had long since evacuated, and even the food was transferred to other areas by them. Therefore, there was not enough food in Syria! "
Hadley Pasha's face changed drastically. After a moment of silence, he said fiercely: "Follow our traditions!"
Hadley Pasha also received a new-style education and hated the Ottoman tradition, but now he can't help being cruel.
If they cannot cut off the Suez Canal, the future of the Allies is not optimistic. If the Allies are unlucky, can the Ottoman Empire take care of itself?
Does the country know the actual situation in Syria? They are of course clear, but everyone is still lucky enough to think that the Bulgarians will provide them with enough food.
Of course, the fanatical religiousists in the country have long been preparing to carry out a major cleansing of the Syrian area. Now that the Ottoman government has cut off their food supply, they are naturally indispensable!
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