Chapter 2662 Old Friends II

"In the same way, I can't represent the attitude of the German Empire, and I can't even represent the attitude of Bavaria. Before, what I told you was just that His Highness asked me to tell you. But now, you should take what I said Let me ask Your Excellency on behalf of His Highness. This time, I only care about Your Excellency's attitude. As for the attitude of the Turkish government, the Sultan, and the Pashas, ​​it is not important." Von Seckert said calmly.

"I don't understand what you mean." Kemal said nervously.

"As I said, literally. Of course, if you don't want to, you can refuse." Von Seckert stared at the other party, like a knight facing a stranger who knows no difference between friend and foe. At this moment, he has to fulfill his duties, and let's put aside the past friendship for now.

"I hope that the empire and Germany will maintain an ally relationship. Therefore, I also oppose the empire's military operations in the Arabian Peninsula, but I am very light-hearted." Kemal said with a sigh.

"What you said is somewhat different from the actual situation, and there is no necessary causal relationship." General von Seeckt said: "First of all, if you want to maintain a close relationship with the two countries, then you should not specifically Write a letter to your former subordinates, asking them to cooperate with the Americans in the mining activities in the Kirkuk area. You know, this kind of behavior is illegal even in your country. And what do you want His Highness to do with this untimely action? look at you?"

"Secondly, the fundamental reason why you disagree with the Ottoman Empire's military actions in the Arabian Peninsula is that you believe that the war is not worth the loss. It is not because of Germany's opposition. The fundamental starting point is for the interests of Turkey, not for the relationship between the two countries."

"Am I wrong for the interests of Turkey? I want to maintain the relationship between the two countries for the interests of Turkey. This is not contradictory. As for the letter, I just think it will make the income of the Kingdom of Turkey better. Just a little more," Kemal said.

"Is it purely for economic benefits?" Von Seeckt asked.

"It's purely for financial gain," Kemal said. "To be honest, the oil exploration agreement we signed with your country is outdated. The terms of the Americans are more favorable. In addition to us getting more profits, the Americans can also provide us with additional loans. We have no reason Refused. This is just an economic activity. And your country’s previous actions were a bit excessive, using political means to prevent Turkey from obtaining legitimate interests.”

"If it is purely for economic interests, then we will not intervene. Your country can cooperate with companies from France, the Netherlands, and Italy. We do not want to monopolize the oil extraction of the entire Mesopotamia. This is the guarantee of the crown prince. "Von Seeckt said.

"Crown Prince Ruprecht's guarantee?" Kemal asked.

"Yes, Crown Prince Ruprecht's guarantee. Based on the good reputation of the Crown Prince,

Can you believe it once? "Von Seeckt asked.

"But you can't do business with Americans alone? Is this a restriction?" Kemal said.

"If it's just for making money, then who is it different to do business with? Your Excellency is well aware of the contradiction between virtues, so why do you have to get into this trouble? This approach makes us feel uneasy, and this uneasiness is not your words. It can be eliminated. We respect the interests of your country. Then, please consider how the empire feels?" General von Seeckt's words were stinging!

"I'm at home now, and these things have nothing to do with me." Kemal flinched.

"It doesn't matter, I just want to discuss some issues with your Excellency. I don't care about government affairs." General von Seckert didn't threaten too much.

The first round of trials between the two sides ended here, and Kemal knew the attitude of Germany or Bavaria in the Mesopotamia oil fields. That is to say, Bavaria does not always want to monopolize the oil fields in the Mesopotamia. As long as the US capital is not allowed to enter, Turkey can cooperate with other countries. As for why Kemal believed von Seckert's rhetoric? The reason is simple. It is impossible for von Seeckt to lie to him on this issue. Unless he doesn't want to hang out in Bavaria, and as he said, the crown prince's reputation has always been good. Although there is no agreement, Kemal still chooses to believe.

As for von Seeckt? He naturally knew Kemal's attitude and what he did in a series of incidents. Even he knew that Kemal was friendly and neutral at least in the matter of Latin America restricting Germany. However, after he gave a certain warning on behalf of Germany, Kemal did not seem to have an obvious rebound. That is to say, on the surface, Kemal can still fight for it. As for the final positioning of the two sides, is it an enemy or a friend? The question is not that he can make a decision. If Kemal can cooperate with Germany in the following time, then he will have the opportunity to go to Bavaria in person to have an interview with Crown Prince Ruprecht. At that time, it is time to decide everything!

"Can we talk about some more specific things? After all, it is useless for the two sides to talk about the friendship between the two countries without proof. Many things need to be implemented to be meaningful!" Kemal asked after thinking about it.

"For example?" said von Seckert.

"We want to take back the right of way for some railways," Kemal said.

"It can be considered." Kemal was very surprised by von Seckert's decisive answer.

"It seems that this is not something that you can decide, right?" Kemal said with a bad face. In his opinion, it is very rash for von Seckert to answer such an important issue without thinking. And as Kemal said, von Seeckt has no such right at all!

"Enver Pasha had previously contacted the imperial government through the embassy to discuss the rights and interests of the railway, and the two sides have also started some consultations. This time, Prince Albert led a visit and will also talk about this matter. Yes. So it’s okay to reveal some news to you in advance.” Von Seckert said with a smile.

"So that's the case. I am very grateful for your country's help on the railway issue." Kemal said with a smile on his face. Just this sentence made Kemal's perception of Germany better. If it is said that Germany gave Kemal the impression that he was cold and powerful. So now Germany is a little kinder in Kemal's eyes, and finally has the feeling of some allies! After all, what the Germans did was to tell Kemal that they did not treat Turkey as a vassal or a colony, but as a normal country.

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