Chapter 2660: The Abandoned Two
"It can't be considered a complete abandonment, right? At least they still help us financially and militarily." Zemal Pasha said.
"It's not like this. These aids are just superficial. Just imagine, why do Americans help us? I think that apart from economic benefits, other things are out of the question now! Because you and I know how strong Germany and Austria are, even if we don't We will maintain a military alliance with Germany and Austria, but good-faith neutrality is a must. We cannot be hostile to Germany and Austria. Now, on the continent of Europe, countries that challenge the authority of Germany and Austria are dead! And if the Americans If they can’t benefit economically, why should they keep friendly with us? There is no unreasonable contribution between countries. These aids will be cut soon.” Kemal said.
"Then what shall we do?" Zemal Pasha asked.
"I don't know, let's look at the situation first. What is the current relationship between us and Germany?" Kemal asked.
"On the surface it is still the same, but the Germans still object to our attack on the Arabian Peninsula, but this objection has not been implemented in actual actions, and they have not imposed sanctions on us. In addition, it is said that a German delegation will visit recently , your old friend General von Seeckt may be among them." Zemal Pasha said meaningfully.
"Okay, I will communicate with General von Seeckt. He is a Prussian nobleman, and he once worked under Crown Prince Ruprecht. He is a well-informed person in Germany." Kemal Said. "As for our military operations on the Arabian Peninsula, I think we should reduce the scale now, and then end this war at an appropriate time."
"Are we showing favor to the Germans?" Zemal Pasha asked.
"That's right, but the most important thing is that I always think that our main purpose now is to solve domestic development problems and some institutional defects, rather than continue to expand. In modern times, the root of any country's strength lies in domestic industry , science and technology and economic strength. Simple militarism has no future, we are very weak now. It is not just a problem of national strength, our political power is in crisis, and ethnic conflicts and religious conflicts are intensifying. We are actually standing in a situation where On the crater that may erupt! However, a considerable number of people still don’t know it, they think that the Turkish Empire has ruled in this way for hundreds of years, and it can still be like this in the future, which is really ridiculous!” Kemal said with a heartbroken heart.
"Well, these problems cannot be solved in a day or two, and we will not mention this matter for the time being. So what should we do with the Americans in the future? Maybe after the war is over, we can continue to cooperate with the Americans?" Zemalpa Xia asked.
"I don't know. This war is still early. I don't think it will be over in two years." Kemal said.
"Isn't it? The Americans' opponent Japan is not strong." Zemar said.
"because,
In this world, except for the Americans, no other powerful country wants this war to end so quickly. Therefore, even if they are as strong as the United States, it is impossible for them to fight against so many powerful countries at the same time! "Kemal said word by word.
"And even if the war is over, the United States, thousands of miles away, needs to reach an agreement with Germany and Austria on many things before it can be implemented. The struggles and compromises in this are beyond our interference. Today, the Americans for their own Interests have given up on us, so what about the future? Who can guarantee that the Americans will not do it again?" Kemal asked rhetorically.
"So, Marshal, your mind has changed?" Zemal asked.
"Anyway, my perception of the United States has declined a bit. As for the attitude towards Germany? I think there are some things that need to be discussed later, such as after meeting with General von Seckert. We need to know the attitude of the Germans, if possible , I think I’d better discuss it with the Crown Prince of Bavaria,” Kemal said.
"Actually, the Germans may abandon us, or even make trouble." Zemal Pasha said.
"Yes, it is indeed possible. But the problem now is that the Germans are very close to us, and his soldiers are shaking the world. The Americans are a little far away from us." Kemal said with a sigh. "In addition, Crown Prince Ruprecht's personal reputation is still good. Although it is ridiculous to believe in personal integrity at this time, there are some things in this world that are so irrational."
"Okay, I'll go back and arrange related matters. I think General von Seckert should also be willing to catch up with you." Zemar Pasha said. After the two finished talking about the business, Zemal Pasha left. The banquet in the Sultan's palace was still waiting for him tonight. At this time, Kemal was sitting in his study, looking at the distant wall. The map of the empire fell into contemplation. In his opinion, the current Ottoman Empire is bleeding everywhere!
"We won the war, but did not resolve the crisis." Kemal sighed. To be honest, the current external environment of Turkey is almost the best in the last 100 years, because those who once threatened the empire have fallen, such as Russia, France and the United Kingdom. Or not interested in empires, such as Germany and Austria-Hungary.
However, various domestic contradictions have intensified unprecedentedly, and ethnic and religious contradictions are constantly affecting the survival of this ancient empire. After all, Turkey is a multi-ethnic country, and its rule for hundreds of years was completely based on religion and bayonets. However, with the awakening of nationalism and the spread of pan-governmentism, a corrupt country like the Ottoman Empire has become increasingly unstable. Kemal knew the direction he should work towards, and the establishment of a new capitalist country that got rid of religious control and centered on a secular government was suitable for Turkey. But it's a pity that few people realize this now, and even fewer people support him, and he doesn't even dare to say these words publicly!
"This country is not healthy. If it doesn't change fundamentally, the empire will collapse sooner or later." Kemal murmured. He has foreseen the end of the empire, maybe next year, maybe ten years later, maybe twenty years later. A country like Türkiye will have problems sooner or later. However, he couldn't stop it, because it was almost impossible to restore the vitality of the country through simple improvements on this dilapidated system. The only way to do it was to completely destroy the original structure and then rebuild it.
"The Sudan, the government, and even the Al-Shabaab." Kemal breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had made a great determination.
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