Germanic Empire: Please call me Wilhelm III

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The Imperial Foreign Minister Holwig traveled to Constantinople as the emperor’s envoy for a state visit to the Ottoman Empire.

The Germanic Empire was connected to the territory of Austria-Hungary by train, and the railway was built to the territory of the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, it was still easy and convenient to get from the Germanic Empire to the Ottoman Empire.

At the Royal Palace of Constantinople, Holwig met with the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed V on behalf of the Germanic Emperor William III.

However, the current Ottoman Empire is a constitutional monarchy, and the sultan is only a symbolic head of state. The real power was in the hands of the Minister of Military Affairs and Chief of the General Staff, Enver Pasha.

And Enver Pasha is naturally the main object of Holvig’s meeting this time.

In addition to this, there are Minister of Internal Affairs Talat Pasha and Minister of the Navy Jemal Pasha. The three of them had actually become the Big Three of the Ottoman Empire and had taken control of the Ottoman Empire.

After meeting with Sultan Mehmed V, Holvig met directly with Enver Pasha and Jemal Pasha.

“Two Pasha, the Empire has heard that your country wants to purchase two new battleships. Therefore, the empire took the initiative to come to the door this time. The battleships built by the empire are definitely world-class battleships. We can build two powerful battleships for your Navy based on the Nassau-class battleships or the Helgoland-class battleships.

Once the Ottoman Empire is equipped with these two battleships, you will become an important force in the eastern Mediterranean. Even a confrontation with the Russian Empire on the Black Sea can have a great advantage! ”

Holwig began selling the equipment of the Germanic Empire.

In international exchanges, the arms trade is often the most important means of bringing two countries together.

If one country is willing to buy arms from another. Well, the meaning of getting closer is actually very obvious.

When Jemal Pasha heard it, he was a little moved.

It can be said that in this era, the warships built by the Germanic Empire and the Empire of the Sun can be called the most advanced in the world.

It’s just that the warships built by the Germanic Empire are not as famous as the warships built by the Empire that never sets.

After all, the Royal Navy is the supremacy of the seas.

“Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, it would be best if the Germanic Empire were willing to sell us warships. However, what does the price say? Our finances are very tight, and you must know this. Jemal Pasha said.

“Your Excellency Pasha, you can rest assured that His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire has already instructed that the Empire only charges the cost price this time. The friendly relations between our two countries also go back a long way. For the sake of friendship between our two countries, we are willing to sell you warships at the lowest price. Hallweg said.

Jemal Pasha’s eyes suddenly flashed with joy.

However, he did not make a decision on his own, but looked at Enver Pasha. After all, Enver Pasha is the de facto ruler. For such a big event as the purchase of a warship, it is natural to obtain the approval of Enver Pasha.

“Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, we need to think again.” Enver Pasha said.

Hallvig couldn’t help but frown, the conditions given by the Germanic Empire were already very generous. However, the Ottomans still have to consider, this obviously does not want to agree to the German Empire!

The so-called consideration, the probability is to prevaricate.

“Your Excellency Pasha, the international situation is already very tense. Your country has failed in both Balkan wars. This has already cost your country extremely heavily. We cordially invite your country to join the Allies. If we can win in future wars. Well, your country will get back what was lost. “Hallvig pointed it straight out.

Enver Pasha and Jemal Pasha both frowned suddenly.

The crushing defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the war was simply a shame for them.

They all yearned for the re-emergence of the Ottoman Empire.

It’s just that perhaps because they have lost too much, they are already afraid of losing, and they dare not express their position easily, for fear that they will lose again. In that case, they will pay a greater price.

“Your Excellency Foreign Secretary, the matter is enormous, and we need to think carefully. After all, the future fate of the empire is at stake! Enver Pasha said.

Hallvig nodded, he could understand.

However, he was also somewhat worried that the Ottomans would not be willing to join the Allies, even when the Germanic Empire showed such sincerity.

Perhaps, it will really make August accurate, the Ottomans are not optimistic about the Germanic Empire, thinking that the Germanic Empire’s odds of winning are too low.

Of course, the Ottomans wanted to win future wars and regain what they lost. But equally, they are more afraid of losing the war. In that case, their losses will be even greater.

“Two Pasha, I will wait in Constantinople for two days, and I hope that you will give a satisfactory answer!” Hallwig said.

Enver Pasha and Jemal Pasha naturally could not give Holvig any guarantees.

Enver Pasha, Talat Pasha and Jemar Pasha then discussed it.

“The Germans were willing to sell us two battleships at a low price, and it was already obvious that they wanted to win us over. The international situation is now becoming more tense, and the competition between the Allies and the Entente is becoming more and more intense. War, perhaps, will break out soon. So, what is the Empire going to do? Which party do you want to choose from? Enver Pasha asked.

“The Germans are still very sincere, and the warships they build are not bad. Of course, if the empire were to be tied to the chariots of the Germans like this, it would be too risky. If the Allies lose the war, then we will lose a lot! Jemal Pasha said.

“Yes, at least from the current situation, the Entente has a better chance of winning. The Germanic Empire became more and more powerful over the years under their new emperor. However, the Sun Never Sets Empire is the world hegemon after all. The strength of the Russian Empire was even stronger. The strength of the Gallic state is also not weak. The allies of the Germanic Empire, whether they were Austria-Hungary or the Kingdom of Caesar, were much worse. It is not easy for them to win the war! Talat Pasha also said.