sultan's crescent

Chapter 96

"Ambassador, why are you here?"

Selim pretended to be indifferent and asked the other party.

As for why Sudan chose to receive the ambassador in person, it was not only because of selling weapons.

Although in the original time and space, Poland was divided up by the three countries, this does not mean that Poland stopped resisting. The Polish Uprising in 1794 is enough to explain everything.

In this time and space, Selim does not intend to change this situation, and of course, he has no ability to change it.

After all, Prussia, Austria, and Tsarist Russia took Poland's land, but Sudan did not take it. Once Poland was defeated (although Selim did not believe that the other party might win).

Selim can take over the remnants of this group from Moldavia. (With this area, the Ottoman Empire borders Poland.)
You asked whether Austria and Tsarist Russia would join forces to destroy my Ottoman Empire, and the Sultan said that you really don't take France seriously.

To be honest, this means that Robespierre is still suppressing Roland, otherwise the French would have started fighting with Austria and Prussia.

But can Robespierre keep suppressing Roland?

Impossible, in the final analysis, the Plain faction's position on starting the war is actually biased towards the Girondins.

And when Roland has the trump card of Napoleon, how could he not want to use the other party to restore his reputation.

What's more inspiring than winning?
As for whether these Polish exiles will become Zhang Xiu of the Ottoman Empire, Selim can only say that he is much more generous than Liu Biao.

The entire Moldavia region will definitely be smashed once the war starts, and Selim has no plans to invest any resources here.

Although the anti-French war is coming soon, in order to prevent Austria and Tsarist Russia from convulsing, Selim thinks it is necessary to tie a dog at the door of the house. Even if it does not bite, it is okay to scare people.

"Your Majesty, you know my reason for coming, so don't make fun of me with these words."

The Polish ambassador said with a wry smile.

"Your Majesty, I hope you can think about it again. The amount you are asking for is simply unbearable for Poland."

Sudan sneered.

"It's only 350 million pounds, which makes it difficult for Poland to accept. In the city of Vienna, the casualties caused by Sobieski to the empire have not been compensated by you yet?"

Selim is not willing to accept soft price cuts, this is a monopoly business.

As for whether Poland can come up with the money, Selim believes that relying on the national treasury, it must be out of the question.

Although the size of Poland is indeed good, even after the first partition, Poland still has a population of over 1000 million and an area of ​​more than 50 square kilometers at this time.

But Poland's ability to collect taxes.

It's not that Selim looked down on him, it can only be said that he was indeed not necessarily comparable to the Ottoman Empire before the reforms of Emperor Sai the Great.

That's right, the local tax collection ability of Poland may not be as good as the tax package system. After all, the local nobles in Poland are very strong against the central government.

This is the case, please understand.

After hearing Sudan's words, the Polish ambassador just smiled wryly.

At this time, the chill in Konstantinier had not dissipated, and the fireplace was still burning, but the Polish ambassador felt a chill in his heart.

Of course he knows that the country will definitely be able to provide the money, but being able to provide and being willing to provide are two different things.

Even the few families in the country who are now advocating the defense of the motherland, let alone relying on whether they can come up with the money, although in his opinion, these families must have the strength, but would they be willing to take it?

The reason why they defend Poland is precisely because a Poland dominated by them can bring them huge benefits.

If they spend more than they can afford, they probably give up immediately.

The ambassador can see this very clearly. If Poland is so united, it will be reduced to this point.

"Your Majesty, we really can't afford 350 million pounds, and I won't hide it from you, there is almost no surplus wealth in the treasury.

Can you give a little reduction, such as £150 million? "

The ambassador spoke in an almost pleading voice.

The former Spear of God has lost his dignity at this time, and is begging for help from the heathen.

Selim laughed.

"It doesn't matter if there is no money in the treasury. The Polish nobles are quite rich. Let Stanislaw II go to collect donations. As the king of Poland, shouldn't he come forward at this moment."

"Your Majesty, you know, how could they be willing?
Besides, even if they are willing, the liquidity of 350 million pounds cannot be raised in a short while. "

The Polish ambassador fell to his knees on the floor, choked up and said.

He didn't even dare to say that these weapons were not worth so much money at all, because he knew that the money was not only for weapons, but also for Poland's retreat.

Seeing that Selim didn't respond, the Polish ambassador was already in a panic. He slammed his head on the ground, and blood gushed from his forehead.

The ambassador had lost the elegance he had when we first met him, and he seemed to be at the end of his rope.

A surge of compassion surged up, and was suppressed by Selim in the next second.

He pities Poland, who will pity him?
"Ambassador, you have to understand that even the current 350 million pounds is already the amount after the reduction and exemption. You must know that it was 500 million pounds at the beginning."

"I know, I know, Your Majesty, your kindness will be remembered forever by every Pole.

But even if it is 350 million pounds, after I contacted the country to confirm, we really couldn't afford it.

How about we marry the princess to you, Your Majesty? After all, you don’t seem to have a wife yet. Princess Maria Ludovica and Princess Alexandra Isabella are both suitable for your age. You can choose one. ,or."

Seeing Sudan's half-smile expression, the ambassador swallowed and said.

"It's not impossible for the two of you to be together."

Selim laughed.

"Alright, alright, the so-called princess, in this transaction, is just an addition.

What is the probability of your victory? You know it in your heart. Don't expect me to send troops. At most, I will provide you with weapons and retreat. "

After wrangling for a long time, the two sides finally reached an agreement.

"The Polish side will provide the Ottoman Empire with gold worth £250 million, and if Poland fails, the Polish princess will marry the Sultan.

The Ottoman side would supply Poland with arms and, in the event of Poland's unfortunate defeat, receive the rest of Poland. "

Looking at the agreement in front of them, the two parties finally showed satisfied smiles.

The ambassador thought he had saved money for the country and had Ottoman guarantees.

Selim thought he got a lot of money and made a risk-free guarantee to get a group of free thugs.

Once again, everyone has achieved a win-win situation, and the new moon shines on the Cross of the Knight of Peace!

　Thanks to Xianyuhan who wants to stand up, the young Runtu w, and the monthly ticket of the owl of despair
　　
　
(End of this chapter)