Chapter 755: human nature

As the absolute protagonist in this war, Abdul Hamid II only felt the pressure of the mountain, and the situation was really unfriendly.
Throughout history, the Ottoman Empire did not have such a sultan. Imagine the glorious days of the ancestors at that time, which were invincible and invincible.
The Habsburgs were skeptical of their lives. The Russians trembled under their front, and the European continent was shrouded in the Ottoman clouds of iron riding.
How about "Three hundred years of Hedong, three hundred years of Hexi", Feng Shui turns in turns, and a real version of "Don't Bully the Elderly and Poor" was staged.
Every time I think of this shocking reversal from a tartar to a tartar, Abdul Hamid II can't help but vomit his old ancestor deep in his heart.
Pulling hatred everywhere is enough. Do n’t you hear that
chopping the grass does not remove the roots, the spring breeze blows and regenerates
, this is simply a model of pits and grandchildren.
Suppressing the injustice in his heart, Abdul Hamid II asked: "Prime Minister, how are you preparing?"
Middlehart responded slowly: "The government has mobilized 1.2 million young people into the army, and it is expected that the number of mobilization will increase to 2 million in the next three months.
Considering the threat of the enemy, the government is ready to abandon the coastal area, and the military will lure the enemy deeper and fight them inland. "
"Let the enemy go deeper", this statement is that Abdul Hamid II is absolutely unbelievable. If he wins, who will give up the essence of the coast?
In fact, after the last Near East war, the Ottoman Empire has strengthened its coastal defense. However, the time is too short and the coastline is too long.
As the newspaper ridiculed: "The Ottoman coast stretches for thousands of miles, but only the beach belongs to it."
Being defenseless is the truest portrayal of the Ottoman Empire.
Abdul Hamid II shook his head: "This is far from enough. During the Russian-Prussian War, the Emperor Guangsha's government mobilized more than eight million people into the army, and the total strength was as high as five million during the peak period. Huge.
In this war, we face not only the Russian Empire, but also the stronger Austria.
Mo said that two million troops, even if they mobilize two million, is not enough. Order the entire population to arm everyone.
Men and women, young and old, must take up arms to fight the enemy. Only then will we have a glimmer of life. "
Midhart wanted to correct Sudan's claim that the five million troops of the Russians were not all front-line combat troops. At least half of them were civilians who transported supplies.
It was only that the husband had to protect the security of the supplies and took up the weapon before he was counted in the army.
Although the Russian-Prussian War fought fiercely, the front-line combat troops that were put on the front line never really exceeded 2 million in the true sense.
This is a limitation of the times. Army operations must be subject to logistical constraints, and it is impossible to increase their forces blindly.
Thinking of the bad relationship between the two, Middlehart decisively chose to give up correcting Sudan's misconceptions.
One is the representative of conservatives, the other is the spokesperson of reformers; one is the embodiment of imperial power and religious power, and the other is the relative and secular subject.
In a sense, the sudden Near East War saved Midhart, otherwise he would not be able to return to prime minister status.
"Your Majesty, we are already in extreme mobilization. Young and strong have entered the army, and women and children have assumed responsibility for production and logistics. There is no idler in the whole Ottoman Empire.
Without mentioning the old and the weak, Midhart was really afraid that the Sultan would send everyone to the battlefield, which meant that defeating the war would really be extinct.
Looking at the history of Ottoman succession to the throne, we know what a barbaric representative is. Every time the Sudanese throne succeeds, killing is necessary, and the brutal Sudan is worthy of the name.
The same is true for Abdul Hamid II, who overthrew his elder brother and father and inherited the throne through coup.
The monarch who grew up in this kind of environment lacked everything, except for the cruelty.
In a sense, they are all mentally ill. It's hard not to twist your heart while stepping on the upper body of your father and brother.
Abdul Hamid II gave Midhart a severe glance, and seemed to realize that it was not the time to turn his face, and suppressed the dissatisfaction in his heart.
Warning: "My prime minister, as you say, there is no idler in the Ottoman Empire."
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Midhart cannot represent the Ottoman people. As a multi-ethnic country with serious ethnic conflicts, Ottoman has never been calm.
Not everyone is worried about the coming of the Anti-Turkish Alliance. On the contrary, some people in the Ottoman Empire welcome coalition forces.
Where there is oppression, there is resistance.
Deep inland in the Asia Minor Peninsula, a humble town welcomes an uninvited guest tonight.
"My old friend, the Osman's butcher knife is about to be chopped on your neck. Are you still asleep?"
The plainly dressed middle-aged man shook his head: "Hallman, you haven't seen each other for so many years, you are still so alarmist.
You launched the Near East War, and the Ottoman government was too busy taking care of itself. It was too late to stabilize the domestic situation, and there was no time to create trouble at this time. "
Holman laughed: "Province Draco. Don't hide it anymore. Your expression has revealed your true thoughts.
You are scared. The last failure made the Draco no longer exist, and now there is only one rich man who is afraid of death. "
Draco nodded: "You're right, I'm really scared. Draco, young and ignorant, is dead, now Draco is aware of reality.
If you want to use me as a again, don't even think about it. I will not take the lives of my compatriots and pave the way for you.
It's ridiculous that I still use you as a friend. The Armenian independence you promised last time.
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Listening to Draco's chattering complaints, Holman wasn't half impatient, waiting until he was talking dry.
"Well, old friend. I know your grievances, otherwise, take a sip of water to moisten your throat and continue to tell your grievances?"
Looking at Holman who handed the glass, Draco knocked the glass down with one hand, speechless.
Seeing that momentum is almost over, Holman continued: "My friend, is it really our responsibility to fail the last time?
We propose that you move to the Caucasus and establish the country in the Trans-Caucasus at the junction of Asia and Europe. However, some people are reluctant to stay in the prosperity of the Asia Minor Peninsula.
It's okay to stay, but unfortunately you won't be finished until the war is over. How do you want us to fulfill our promises?
Austria does not owe you. National independence can only be achieved by itself. Your government is not upset, do you still need us to take responsibility? "
Seeing Draco's dejected, Holman patted his shoulder with his hand and continued, "The time left by your friends is running out, and there is no hope without cheering up.
As long as you have not been isolated from the world, you should know that civil war broke out in France, and no one in the European world can save Ottoman.
Once the Ottoman Empire dies, this is the world for us and the Russians. Haven't contributed to this war, why can we support your independence?
No, maybe you can't wait any longer. In normal times, the Ottomans have richer coastal plains, and they don't care about you.
But this time is not the same. Their coastal areas will become battlefields when war breaks out, and a large number of refugees will flood inland.
How can the Sudanese government support so many people without asking you for land? Even if the Sudanese government does not take away your land, at least it will increase your taxes?
However, they had to mobilize two million troops. On average, one out of four had to join the army, and all the young and strong had to go to the battlefield.
If nothing else, the recruiters will be here soon.
Once in the Ottoman army, waiting for your fate, you should know. "
Threat + intimidation + temptation, Draco has been very clear, he has no choice.
Whether Holman's promises can be fulfilled or not, now he must stand in line, and all the nations of the Ottoman Empire must stand in line.
There are no human rights at all these years. Standing in the wrong team will kill people. It is not a problem of two or two, but the death of tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands.
The Russian-Prussian War has proved that the European world is not so civilized. Millions of people were starved to death alive, and the international community was just groaning.
Relatively speaking, Austria is relatively good among the powers. Although expulsion and exile are often done, after all, no slaughter has been played.
Draco asked bitterly, "You have more than one choice. If I refuse, will I not see tomorrow's sun?"
Holman shook his head: "You think too much, my friend. I'm just an intelligence officer, not an executioner. Killing is not my job.
With my understanding of you, even if you don't agree, you can't tell the truth. "
Draco could only believe half of this. The killing was really not Holman's job, but it was hard to say.
To his knowledge, Armenians have many connections with Austria, including in this humble town.
In normal times, perhaps he was still a highly respected Mr. Draco, and now if he says nothing, I am afraid these people will treat them as hidden dangers.
Draco sighed: "It looks like I have no choice! If you think I'm a friend, help take the kids out of town!
They are innocent, and the war has nothing to do with them. I know you have this talent, and I will kill you if you send them away. "
Holman smiled bitterly: "It's really a bit difficult. If we don't say hundreds of people before the war breaks out, even tens of thousands of people can send them away.
But now it's different. Austria's face is not good here. If you want to send away so many children, you must use British and French channels.
We stood on the opposite side in this war. The Anglo-French-Austrian Alliance is now only left with the maintenance of face, and it is difficult to use their strength.
If it's just to take away your child, I can help ... "
Draco waved and interrupted: "Okay, my friend. Stop talking nonsense, I know you can do it.
What if someone just sends my child away? To set off a wave of independence in the heart of Ottoman, it is not enough for me to die alone.
Rest assured, old friend. I will not make it difficult for you, we can give you all of our money, as long as these children and adults are raised. "
That's right, it can be done, it's all about money. Being rich doesn't necessarily make ghosts grind, but they can certainly make them grind.
There are many European capitalists active in Ottoman, as long as they give money, these people don't mind shipping a special cargo.
Draco did not find these capitalists, not because they had no money. The key was that they could not guarantee that they would fulfill their contract.
Greed is the nature of capital, and no one can guarantee that the capitalist will collect the money and sell these children to Ottoman.
It's not the same with Austria's intervention. Capitalists can not ignore them, but they can't ignore the Austrian government.
Seeing Holman still hesitating, Draco continued to swim: "My friend, presumably after the war, you are also a big shot. It is not a problem to get a fiefdom.
I know you came from a noble family, but your family has long since died, and you have no ability to provide you with follow-up resources.
These children are brought up to be your class. "
Holman nodded. With such generous conditions, he couldn't find a reason for refusal. Even if he needed a lot of favors, it was worth it.
"Relax, my friend. From now on, your son will be my son, and I will take him as the godson and support him as an adult."
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